THE PROGRESS OF SCIENCE
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THE PROGRESS OF SCIENCE
LORD LISTER
Lister was born on April 5, 1827, and his eightieth birthday has been the occasion for congratulations from all parts of the world. A large and influential international committee has resolved to commemorate the occasion by publishing in quarto form a collection of his scientific works. A deputation waited on Lord Lister on April 5 to ask his approval of the plan, at which time he expressed his apprecia-