It was also stated in this connection that in some institutions steel lockers had been provided, a small deposit being required, which was given back when the key was returned, under which arrangement very little clothing was lost. DR. HETERICK: stated that his institution is equipped with steel lockers and a small deposit required, which is returned when the patient is discharged; that the patient is told that due preparation has been made for taking care of his clothing and it is in his custody; that the installation of these lockers has reduced the theft of personal property to a minimum; that some times, however, lockers will be broken into. The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. _Fourth Session_ Wednesday, January 18, 1922. Present: Members of the Federal Board of Hospitalization; also, about one hundred conferees. GEN. CUMMING, presiding, called the meeting to order. DR. WHITE called the roll, and read the following announcement: “It is requested that, at the first available opportunity, the following officers confer with Dr. Maddox, “C” Building, Room 1–319, concerning urgent construction work going on at their stations: Dr. W. H. Allen, of Boise, Idaho. Dr. W. C. Billings, of Ellis Island, N.Y. Dr. R. L. Allen, of Arrowhead Springs, Cal. Dr. A. P. Chronquest, of West Roxbury, Mass. Dr. E. R. Marshall, of Detroit, Mich.” GEN. CUMMING: “This afternoon we are going to consider administrative policies. The first paper will be “Professional Service,” by Dr. Lavinder,” ASST. SURGEON GENERAL C. H. LAVINDER: “The subject that has been assigned to me is very broad in its scope, and the time is so limited, that if I may be permitted I wish to tender a written paper.” Dr. Lavinder read the article on “Professional Service”,