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Auckland Star, Volume VII, Issue 1971, 3 June 1876, Page 3

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(From our own Correspondent.) This day. A Medical Flare Up. The formation of the new Medical Society here is a signal instance of the truth of the saying that "Doctors differ." It appears that a number of the medical men of the <sity determined on establishing a society for <the protection of the profession, but as even •doctors have their little tiffa and disagreements, there are a few who refrain from exchanging with each other the usual little •courtesies of society. The first consequence of this was that none were invited to attend the preliminary meeting except those who belonged to the mutual admiration circle. Those who did not happen to he on the most friendly terms with the promoters were studiously left without an invitation. It was only through the Press that they became aware of what had been done by a few of their brother medicos. This of course raised the daDder of those who were left out. They ■considered it a studied insult and a slur upon the profession, that personal feeling should *be imported into a movement of the kind. The result is that an apology will have to be made, or in all probability the newlyformed society will collapse by the withdrawal of thos»a who have no private animosities, and who sympathise with their slighted brethren. Outbreak of Scarletina. Scarletina has broken out at the Te Aro •end of the city. Six children in one family ill with it, three seriously, two dangerously. The father also, it is fearod, is sickening for thedisease. The medical attendant (Hon. Dr. Grace), has taken all due precautions to avert risk of the infection spreading, and has given notice to the Board of Health that scarlatina exists in the city. The Opera Company. The Simonsen Opera Company are having a highly successful season here, with capital louses. Madam Sknonsen's singing is much admired, and Mr Morley is pronounced the finest tenor yet heard here. In " Sonnambula " after his song, a scena of excitement ensued never equalled here before. The house and even orchestra literally rose and cheered him, recalling him thrice. " Hermits Bell" was produced last night, and was an Immense success.