Burdett's Hospitals and Charities, 1897. By Henry C. Burdett. (Scientific
Press.)—This "Year-book of Philanthropy" contains. " a review of the position and requirements, and chapters on the management, revenue, and cost of the charities," a "record of hospital work for the year," and "a guide to British, American, and Colonial hospitals and asylums, medical schools and colleges. religious and benevolent institutions, dispensaries, nursing and convalescent institutions." Mr. Burdett explains that the latest figures that he can give are those of the year 1895. This is no fault of his; but surely the managers of these charities might be a little more " up to date." If the public accounts can be made up every week, those of private institutions need not be a year and more in arrear. In his introductory chapters, however, Mr. Burdett is able to take into account more recent information. It is satisfactory to note that in view of the events of the year, he regards the future hopefully.
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