The Gazette 1955-58

Maguire ; Prsident: Dr. J. P. Brennan, Coroner for Co. Dublin; Hon. Secretary: M. J. Leech, 4 Chancery Place, Dublin ('phone 76831); Hon. Treasurer: Captain James A. Kelly, Ulster Bank Chambers, 3/4 Lower O'Connell Street, Dublin ('phone 79129). Council: Edward Fahy, M.A., B.L. ; Dr. Maurice Hickey, M.D., State Pathologist; Scan Hooper, S.C.; Liam Trant McCarthy, Solicitor ; Dr. D. A. MacErlean, M.D., Coroner for City of Dublin; Dr. F. MacLoughlin, M.D.; and Dr. P. N. Meenan, M.D. Editor of Debates : Dr. John Fleetwood, M.D. Judges, Members of the Oireachtas, the medical and legal professions were amongst the large and representative attendance present at the meeting at which Mr. Liam Trant McCarthy, solicitor, Chairman of the Organising Committee at first presided. A paper was delivered afterwards by former Judge J. A. McCarthy, S.C, on the subject of " The Mind and Crime." The Chief Justice presided. This was followed by a lively and interesting discussion. The Council of the Society has arranged the following Ordinary Meetings for the remainder of the 1956-7 Session in the Dolphin Hotel, Dublin, at 8 p.m. on the dates stated : Friday, jtb December, 1956—Paper—" The Privilege of Professional Com munications "—by Dr. MacErlean, Dublin City Coroner; Thursday, $isf January , 1957—Symposium on " The Medico-Legal Aspect of Road Traffic Problems." Speakers : Edward Fahy, M.A., B.L. ; Dr. P. N. Meenan, M.D., Pathologist, St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin; Frederick J. Mangan, M.A., LL.B., Principal Justice, Dublin Metropolitan District Court; Thursday, z%th March, 1957— Paper " Hypnotism and the Law," by Eric C. Cuddon, M.A., B.C.L., Barrister at Law. Member of the English Medico-Legal Society and author of " Hypnosis, its Meaning and Practice." Membership is open to members of the Medical and Legal Professions in Ireland and to others interested in Medico-Legal matters. The annual subscription is -£i is. Full particulars as to mem bership, etc., may be obtained from the Hon. Secretary at 4 Chancery Place, Dublin.

experience and we feel that we have gained thereby in the following respects :— 1. The opportunity of observing at close hand the organisation and arrangements of an Inter national Conference. 2. The opportunity of observing the excellent technique of highly skilled Authors, Chairman and Speakers both in the conduct of the meetings and in the expression of their opinions. 3. The opportunity of meeting representatives of organised Law Societies of the world and of establishing friendly relations with them and of future contacts hereafter. 4. The acquisition of a fund of information and knowledge as to the work and activities of the legal profession throughout the world and the opportunity of collating and relating it to our own work and requirements. 15. A summary of the papers and discussions at the meetings attended by the Society's representatives has been prepared and copies have been placed in this Society's Library for members who are interested. In addition to this summary the papers themselves are available. THE REGISTRY Section B. SOLICITOR, experienced conveyancing and probate, desires situation as Assistant, city or country, or would consider partnership. Capital available if necessary. Box. No. 6.207. Section C. FOR SALE. O'Connor, Justice of the Peace, 2 Vols. (perfect condition) : Criminal Digest (Gavan Duffy) ; Archbold Criminal Law (1922 Ed.) ; Sandes Criminal Law (2nd Ed.) ; Dail Statutes, 1933, 1936, 1948-1954 (inclusive) ; Statutory Instruments (1948-1951 inclusive). Box No. C.I5O. FIRST AND SECOND IRISH EXAMINATIONS Examinations will be held on ist and 2nd February. Last day for notice nth January. MEDICO-LEGAL SOCIETY. AT the General Meeting of the Medico-Legal Society of Ireland held on the 29th October last the following Officers and Council were elected for the Session, 1956-57. Patron: The Chief Justice, The Hon. Conor A.

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