15 JANUARY 1876, Page 3

It would appear that women have always had a legal

right to obtain a diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons authorising them to practise in midwifery. The College has been advised that a clause in its Charter was expressly drawn to admit women, the word " persons " being employed instead of "men," and according to the British Medical Journal, the Council has decided on submission. This is a mere step towards the acknowledgment of a right, but it is a long one, as it places women among recognised medical practitioners, with whom surgeons must consult.