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West Coast Times, Issue 2987, 4 May 1875, Page 4

GENERATIVE SYSTEM ; AMD IXi FUNCTIONS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE 1 voi Bto,8 to, 826 page*, price 10i 6d. Poit^g. 6d. BY JAMES GEORGE BEANEY, F.B.C.S. ■ Late Surgeon to. the -Melbourne Hospital, and to the Royal Victorian Artillery Kegiment, formerly Surgeon to the 3rd Royal Lancashire Regiment of Infantry in the Mediterranean, and Staff Surgeon to the Turkish Army during the War in the Crimea. " Spermatorrhoea, impotence, and -sterility, are subjects of mnch greater practical importance than has been conceived by many, and often involve the happiness, and perpetuation of families. Yet' have they, by a sort of professional prudery, been either entirely overlooked by medical writers, or very imperfectly discussed, and thereby relinquished to the irregular "practitioner, or to the entirely unqualified empiric. In the present era of high refinement, and of luxurious, if not vicious, enjoyments ; and under ,the influence of noxious plans aud systems of education ; instances are very numerous, for which medical advice is required for the removal of the morbidly disqualifying condit T ons about to be considered, but which is not resorted to so frequently as it ought to be. Since advice is thus often necessary, the ability of those from whom the community have a right to expect it, and that too of the most judicious kind,' should be equally great in providing it. There is every reason, also, to believe that it would be oftener sought after, if the subject were known t© be more fully entertained by the duly qualified members of ihe frofession." — (Dr Copeland's Medical Hctionary. Vol. II.) Of Mr Beaney'a work " The Generative System" it may be honestly said that were it a subject matter more generally known many moral and social benefits would be the result to the human race. Physiology is a branch of science "tabooed" by mock modesty. Bu f tho I neglect is terribly avenged by the slighted study. The spreta injuriafo/tnoe has (in this instance of Physiology) reared a brood of ills which it is fearful to contemplate. A aound knowledge of the leading tenets of Physiology is indispensible to the principal of a boarding school. We entirely agree with Mr Beaney when he remarks, "that the neglect of physiological education in -schools is to be condemned, on the ground that it deprives boys of material information which would be of eminent value to them in the perilous period of approaching puberty ; and there can be no question but if information could be imparted in such a manner as would not shock the moral feelings it would not only dispel the cloud of ignorance and misapprehension as to the most important physiological truths, in the minds of the yonng, but would promote a healthier and manlier tone." — Australian School Keview, Sept. 1873. Dr Beaney 's New Work. — This gentleman" has contributed another very valuable volume to the medical literature of the colony, on a subject of vast importance to the most vital interests of the present and future generations. The subject is one which must recommend itself to the serious consideration of every philanthorphist, and though it is one we are precluded, from its delicate character, frqm treating upon to any great extent, in our columns, still we cannot refrain from remarking that this gentleman holding a ■high position in his profession, has stepped forward to fill the breach long open to the most unscrupulous impostors, who have entailed, probably on a portion of the human, family, more misery and suffering than the little good they have done or may do by mere chance, can ever counterbalance. We have to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the work, ■and would urge upon those who take an interest in this science, and in the welfare of a people to obtain a copy at the earliest opportunity ; they will find it instructive and deeply interesting. -Border Post, Albury, Dec. 28, 1872. The Generative System, and its Functions in Health and Disease. — This work is a valuable addition to that class of medical literature, which has through false delicacy been neglected by medical men of standing and position, and therefore used and abused by charlatans. The volume cdntains 326 pages and forms a suitable companion to the other work. Parents wilLfind most' valuable imforma- I tion in it, which may aid them in rearing a family in healthy state, when without : such* knowledge; tnoy might see ' .their children perish without ever suspecting thecause . — Tasinnnian Cornwall Chronicle % 1872. " The Generative System," by Dr, Beaney will be found of gre:jt value by many persons. We agree with the author, that " there has, until within the last few yeara been a morbid delicacy in the public mind with reference to books of this kind," but it is passing away, and although; they, will necessarily be restricted in their circulation, they cannot but be of great advantage to the colonist. ,The subject is treated very fully indeed, and cases from his own extensive practice as well as from that of others, are adduced illustrative of th»- principles advanced by the author for the guidance and instruction of his readers.— Ores wick Advertiser Jan. 8, 1873. We have to notice another work by Mr Beaney, entitled "/The Generative System" and its functions in health and disease. It is divided into two divisions ; the first having reference to the generative organs, and their functions in their normal condition, and the second deals with the generative organs, and their functions in abnormal conditions. The nature of the subject selected, prohibits lengthy criticism, but the high position attained by the author in his profession, is a sufficient proof of fhe ability displayed in the treating of this important subject; — Weekly Leader, Hokitika, N.Z., Feb. 20, 1873. , Mr Beaney occupies so high a rank in His profession, 'and is so generally regarded as an undoubted authority on matters of this nature, that his opinions entitle him to respect, while his boldness and fearlessness in stepping forward to the relief of suffering humanity gives him a' claim upon our gratitude., • The " Generative System and its functions in health and disease," is the title of another volume from the pen of the same talented author. This work -has been written with. «, -desire, to alleviate much of the misery caused, by imperfect knowledge of the functions of the organs of repros.uctjion, } To those n^t familiar with this jinjjgor,tarit ,' subject,', it' is clear that ( de;fanite , 'information ' of , a ' physiological character will be found of inestimable' .advantage, by supplying intelligent guid;kn(i,e'in,tHe f ,conduct',of sexual life, and' to jjhose^'we ..adyise ,tb'|3 perusal' of so y^uable/abook.—Marlbor'ough' Express,