During the year 1909 the scientific output has been highly satisfactory. Its peaceful termination was in marked contrast to the discomforts we have already experienced during the present year owing to the floods in Paris. The members of the Société Medico-Psychologique were not able to meet in January, and the Maison de Santé d'Ivry, founded by Esquirol, was suddenly inundated, an event which entailed the hurried removal of the patients to another establishment.