Tho enterprising Pall Mall Budget re cently despatched b lady reporter to interview noted phjsioiine on the influenza question. She first visited Sir Oscar Clayton, who gave the following prescription and advice: — Take of— Sesquicarbonate of ammonia ... 1 dram Bicarbonate of potash 1 dram Tincture of orange 4 drams Orange flower water ... ... 4 drama Pare water, make up to ... ... 8 ounces You -will take this three times a day, two tablespoonfuls with a tablespoonful of laraon juice. Eat two oranges a day. They are an excellent thing for influenza. They keep it away from the chest. Take two glasaea of port wine a day, made into negus. Take plenty of.) strengthening food — B&go or tapioca pudding. Put your feet into warm water every Dight with a tea spoonful of mustard. Speaking of the disease Sir Oscar said — " There is nothing dangerous about it. I have never known anyone die from it." The lady next visited Sir Morell Mackenzie, who gave her the following prescription : — No. I.— Take of— Nitrate of potash ... 1 dram Spirits of sweet nitre ... ... 4 drams Solutionof acetate of ammonia ... li ounce Water make up to 6ounces A tablespoonful with one of water every four hours. No B— Take of— Tincture of quinine one teaepoonful m a wineglass of water, twice daily before meals. "You will," said the famous specialist, " take this for four days. No. 2is a little tonic to take when you are better. Take plenty of boef tea and some milk, and there can be no objection to a little fruit." The lady then called upon Dr Poison Boose, who said, "There is nothing dangerous about influenza. The epidemic will run its course. I will undertake to cure you of it m three dajs if you will send for me. People will do well to take a little quinine as a preventive." The doctor gave the following prescription : — Take of— Bisulphate of quinine 12 grains Bromide of potassium 1J drams Dilute hjtlrobromic acid ... . \\ drams Tincture of oraoge Jounce Water, make up to 8 ounces Take one eighth part twice a day. We do not publish these prescriptions m any antagonism to the medical profession, but with the idea that, doubtless, they will prove of interest. 