We may also mention in this connection The Work of
the Portland Hospital. (John Murray ; printed for private dis- tribution among the subscribers only.)—This is the " Report of the Committee of the Portland Hospital," and has been printed for the information of the subscribers. This hospital set an example which was followed by other undertakings. Mr. George Stokes must have the credit of first suggesting the idea of voluntary effort in this direction, and Mrs. Joseeline Begot of giving it a practical shape. The work has been described in a volume reviewed in the Sp..ctator of July 6th, and it is not neces- sary to say more. It may be mentioned, however, that when the hospital returned to England after nine months' service it was not for any failure of funds, but because the needs of the Army were by that time so amply provided for that its help was no longer wanted.
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