26 OCTOBER 1912, Page 20

THE LATE DR. SOPHIA JEIC-BLARE.

[To THE EDITOR OP THE "SPEersTOE."] SIR,—Thoso of your readers who followed with sympathy and interest the career of Dr. Sophia Jex-Blake may be glad to know that a tablet to her memory is about to be placed on the wall of the Edinburgh Hospital for Women and Children. The tablet will be of dull copper mounted on marble, and will bear the following inscription:-

" In affectionate remembrance of Sophia Jex-Blake, M.D., Founder of this Hospital, to whose large courage, insight, and constancy the admission of women to the profession of Medicine in this country is mainly due. Born January 21st, 1840. Died January 7th, 1912."

Subscriptions are not solicited, but anyone desirous of being associated with this tribute to the memory of a pioneer woman is invited to send a small contribution to Mrs. Mears, Woodburn, Morningside, Edinburgh.—I am, Sir, &c., AGNES MCLAREN, M.D.