New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-11-28
sixth Anniversary Dinner of the Newly ork
society for the Relief of Widows and Or
pban- Of Medical Meu.

THIS Annual Festvity came on a. tho AstOr
House on Monday evening November 49, Three long
sbles with the das were well filled by one hundred
nd fifty members OF the profession, Vice-PreSdent
BLISS presiding supported his yish by Rev c. ;.
HrNsY, JANIS GERARD, Esq. representing the kindred
Earned professions and Dire. FRANCIS MANLY and
CAMERON On his tcf were Drs. JARVIS and 7. Wa
rE9s SMITH representing the Medical staff Of the Army
.ni Navy President STEVENS, Drs. GILBERT, SMITH
.nd joins NELSON the three latter the Nestors Of the
profession having been in practice for more than nifty
yesrs DoDwoBTHs fine cornet band was In attendance
sd added to the enjoyment OF the evening. After
DISCUSSING the many luxures set before them by that
Prmce of CdftrCrs CHARLES 4. STETsoN which would
hayo tempted the heart OF Sybarite and thanks hsv
bs been returned by Rev. Dr. HENRY. the Nce-Presi-
int rose and made the annual statement Of the soce
IS, anairs BY THE il appeared that several life mem
bsrs had during the past year. been added and that
lie cum Of 81 coo IN the treasury, wei invested in
City Stoke and bonds and mortgages. Only one OF
he members had died during the year, Dr. JoHN
srEARNs. 20 whose memory he paid grateful tribute
Dr. AnRAN Du Bofs, Chairman Of the Board OF stew.
uds then read letters from Dire Silliman and Knight
Of New Haven Drs. Bigelow and Jackson OF Boston,
Drs Romeyn Beck and Wing Of Albany, DR.. Roberts
q Baltimore and Dr. Isaac Hays aud Samuel Jackson
Of Philadelphia apologzing for their noncompliance OF
n,taiions The letter OF DR.. samuel Jackson contain
q, check for SIS aud the Of $50 was sent by an
Unknown donor.
The regular toasts were then announced
our S0ciefy-WhOsc sixth Anniversary we this
ssy celebrate Let not Profession distinguished for
10 BcnevOencc, be iOrgctiu OF the wants oil us own
members
This was responded to By Prof II. DICKSON of the
New York University in a very handsome manner urg
Bg upon the Profession the claims Of The Society to
heir support
, The Pablic Msd'odi Chart'ies If oar Cdy-At once
The fruit and the proof of that refined civilization which
sihc legitimate offspring OF enlightened Christianity
Dr. REE.E responded to this sentiment aud dwclt at
pmc length ON the sell dcyoon of the medical officers
Fl the Bellevue Hospital Of whom several had fallen
'sums ia the discharge of their duties
3 The Am0jcan Mcdjcai Associat'oH-1he palladium
q the rights dignity aud usefulness OF the profession
ORA n sryvgNs President of the Association, re-
sponding in HE happicst mood and dwelling more par
acuarly upon the tendency of such occasions TO pro
note good fellowship aud kind ieciinsa among the pro-
sssion
TAe Ner York Acadeuye ~ M,dicigt- Au honorable
Motherhood recognizing no distinctions but those OF
ner, and acknowledging no aristocracy but that OF su
perior learning and moral worth
Drs R MANLY and ]. W FRANCS responding
he one as the anniversary orator the latter as Pres
ient they were both exceedingly happy in their re
narks
5 The Msdlcal SAT OF ne Army ard Nary-A noble
monument Of honor bravery science and humanity
Drs JARVIS and 4 WATERS SMITH responding. The
spplause which greeted them when they sat down,
showed that the Society appreciated their services
o. he kisdred professions Of piCiniy Ldr and Fhgsic
May the bonds Of peace aud good fellowship by "nlch
they united be strcns thened by remembrance
o. reciprocal obligation.
Rev Dr. HENRY and JANIS GERARD, Lsq responded
These were the great spcsces OF the evening they viii
lons b remembered
T. TAt Ladiss--Our most desirable patrons our ever
faithful nurses our best patients their gratitude Is our
sweetest reward
Responded 10 by Or. rLINY EARLE m humorous
Pesz prepared for the occasion.
Volunteer tossts then came in order. The Colleges,
Hospitals Societies &c toasted, calling up Drs
Puker Bedford. Kesrney, Rodgers, }. r Wood Un'
asrhn Watts Deimold, &C. Several glees were sung
ki BY Sewart Adams and Meicslie stories. &c. told
si the entertainment broke up at 2. A NJ being the
Arses, collection ef professional men ever assembled
@tiesuye occasion.
ieiore parting the health OF COLEMAN & SrArsoN.
Sshon the Society are under msny obligations, was
ifssk With great enthusiasm