The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-04-03
DR.. Charles w. Thomas.

Aspecial meeting of the Portland Society for
Medical improvement was held at che house
of DR.. Tewksbury, for the purpose of taking
some action relative to the death of their de-
ceased brother, DR.. Charles w. Thomas.
DIR. Gilman, on being appointed Chairman,
remarked, that our sensibilities had not yet
recovered from the shock experienced by the
sudden, startling and mysterious dispensation
OF Providence in the death of our much be-
loved and respected associate, Charles Widge-
ry Thomas. But few days since, he was
with us in the ripeness of his manhood and
iull maturity of his powers, earnestly engaged
IN the arduous and responsible duties of his
profession. A severe attack of tonsillitis, &C
companed with diphtheritic emulation, COM
PEELED him two weeks since to relinquish
work. He soon recovered from the local dis
ease, and was able to enjoy the society of his
family and friends. Indeed, he at no time re-
garded himself sufficiently i'll to require OF
even to allow the attendance of medical
friend. But, unconsciouslY to him, the insid-
ious blood poison was all the time doing its
fital work, upon system somewhat enfeebled
by persistent and laborious occupation, until
it resulted in disintegration of the vital fluid.
On Wednesday he was greatly Frustrated, and
symptoms appeared which for the first time
excited alarm. A physician was summoned,
but, alas, only to discover that our friend was
past remedial aid. He fingered until the
evening of that day, when at ahe hour of
seven, in the full possession of his conscious
ness, his kind and genial spirit passed quietly
away;-to enter as we believe upon a higher
and nobler sphere of existence. How sudden
and how sad; and what solemn admonition
does it bring to us his surviving associates and
friends. You, gentlemen, doubtless antici-
pate the object OF this special meeting of the
Society, and will agree with me that, in ten
dering our heartfelt sympathy to the afflicted
family OF our deceased brother, it is peculiarly
appropriate thatsome word should go from us,
as an Association, expressing our appreciation
OF his distinguished social, moral and profess
sional worth; and our deep sense. of the great
loss which the profession and the community
have sustained with them in his lamented
death.
A Committee was then selected. consisting
OF Drs Gilman, Wood and Dayeis, to prepare
resolutions expressive of the sense of the
meeting, and the following were unanimous
ly adopted: q. oI.l .aa 8r
Whereas. it has pleased an all wise Providence e,
can suddenly away from life, a distinguished MEM
per OF our Association, Charles w. Thomas, Md.
ResotUed, That the universal sorrow which follow
On TINS unexpected, and, to our limited vision, I'M
timely death, attests more strongly than any Ian.
guage can express the deep hold he had upon the af
iecuon, confidence and respect of this community 4
Iesosoed That his rare attainments and accurate.
Juogment; hs kind and gent disposition and gen
regard Tor the reputation OF others; the uniform
SourtesJ ana high sense OF honor which reguatedhis
intercourse and acts with his professional associates
ms untrng fidelity and deyotedne to the interests
Of al nus patients, irrespective of condition or rank
cnanenge our admiration regard; and will be eye,.
heu III grateful remembrance.
teSo1ed That we respectfully tender to the family
u our deceased brother in this hour of severe attic
uon, the assurance of our heartfelt sympathy
Aesoeced, That copy of these Resolutions be sent
for publication. y : -, e'i! P"f
Resofred, That the member4 of this Society attend
Inc funeral in body and for period of thirty DAYS
Wear the usual badge CT mourning II -
~ III. IEwKsBURY Secretary
Portland, March 81, Jcc6.