into milk,
and apply the curd to the nipple."

SPASMS:--"These are caused by flatulence, as a result of
indigestion. A little hot ginger tea, or capsicum tea, may do
all that is required. If these are not at hand, loosen every
tight band, rub well the region of the heart and stomach, slap
the face with the corner of a wet towel, and give sips of cold
water."

SHOCK:--"In shock, or collapse, the state is similar in some
respects to that which is present in fainting. Every function is
almost at a standstill; absorption from the stomach and
elsewhere is at its lowest point, because the circulation of the
blood is so much interfered with. Hence much of the brandy which
is so often given, and to such a wonderful amount, with very
little apparent effect of intoxication, is really not absorbed
at all, and is very often rejected from the stomach by vomiting,
when reaction does occur, if not before.

"The patient should be wrapped up warmly, and put to bed as soon
as possible. The limbs may be rubbed with hot flannels, and hot
water bottles put to hands and feet. In some cases, also, towels
wrung out of hot water may be wrapped around the head. Hot milk
and water, hot water slightly sweetened, or with a little
peppermint water in it, should be given as soon as the patient
can swallow. Hot beverages will warm the skin more rapidly and
powerfully than any alcoholic liquor.

"If the patient cannot swallow, an enema of hot water, or hot,
thin gruel, should be administered, and may be of use in
addition to hot drinks. Beef extract may be added to the hot
water with advantage.

"In the vast majority of cases there need be no anxiety so far
as the shock is concerned; reaction will occur in due time if
ordinary care be taken, and will be more natural and steady if
the system is not embarrassed by the presence of the narcotic
alcohol. In the state of collapse the voluntary nervous system
is depressed; alcohol diminishes the power and activity of the
nervous centres of the brain, hence its action is undesirable in
shock or collapse."--DR. J. J. RIDGE, London.

"No procedure could be more senseless than the administering
alcohol in shock. A stimulant of some kind is necessary in such
cases, and alcohol, instead of being a stimulant is a narcotic.
* * * * * Alcohol causes a decrease