Thirty-three students, from nearly as many States,— many with the degree already earned of C.S.D.,— availed themselves of the first privilege ever given by the Massachusetts Metaphysical College to study the anatomy and surgery of obstetrics, under the guidance of a Christian Scientist who has had an honorable career as a homoeopathic practising physician for twenty years.
The first five lessons of this class were given by Dr. E. J. Foster. The unanimous opinion is, that he filled this novel position with admirable success and wisdom. He taught, anatomical and surgical obstetrics most faithfully. He talked up his subject thoroughly, in all its intricacies and labyrinths; and this duty conscientiously done, he then talked his subject down, with equal success, so that the students' thoughts were not impressed with pictures of error.
This new department of instruction at the College has passed from the stage of experiment to the stage of proof, as to the superior advantages it affords over ordinary medical schools.
