The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-06-19
Maize aTf..ieal Assasia,laH.

icsl Association commenced at the Library
room of the Mechanics Association on Tues
day, 18th ms ant at 10 IL o'clock, the Presl-
dent, DR.. S. H. Tewksbury, presiding. Prayer
was offered by Rev. VIM. III. Fem, of High
street Church. The Presidents annual ad-
dress was postponed until afternoon
A committee, consisting of Drs. Foster, OF
Portland, Goodale, of Saco, Brown, OF Paris,
and Dana, of Portland, was appointed to ex-
anime credentials.
Drs Brown, of Paris, Gordon, of Portland,
and Brooks, of Belfast, were appointed COM
mittee ON reception of delegates and applica-
tions for membership.
Drs. Jewett, of South Berwick, Brown, of
Paris, Wiggin, of Auburn, Mitchell, of Bruins
wick, and Buzzell, of Portland, were appoint
ed committee to nominate officers for the en-
suing year. 30 '--'A 90
Twelve names were proposed for member
ship, by various members, and the applicants
| were admitted by vote, the committee report
ing in their favor. -... .--... ..-s 81
Drs. Dana and Swasey were appointed
committee, to which all members having COM
munications for the Association may present
the titles of their papers in order that list OF
them may be prepared for the Convention.
The committee on nomination of officers for
the ensuing year reported the following a1f'
President-Dr. Cyrus Briggs, of Augusta;
LIST Vice President-Dr. John G. Brooks, of
Belfast; I'd Vice President-Dr. Thomas N.
Brown, of Paris; Recording Secretary-Dr. E.
Howard Vose, of Gorham; Corresponding Sec
retary-Dr. Lewis w. Pendleton, of Belfast;
| Trcasurer-Dr. Thomas A. Foster, of Portland (;
Standing Committees-Drs. George FL. Chad
wick, of Portland, NJ c. Wedgewood, of Lew
iston, George E. Brickett, OF Augusta, Eugene
F. Sawyer, of Bangor; P. H. Harding, of Els
worth. DOW .r p
The Convention then adjourned to 2.3O 2. M.
| AFTERNOON.
The President, Dr. Tewksbury, delivered his
address. 1t was q very interesting document,
and was listened to with great attention.
On motion of DR.. Dana, committee was
raised to consider and report upon the practi-
cal suggestions contained in the Presidents
address, and that the committee be empowered
to nominate sub committees upon the separate
topics if deemed necessary. Drs. Dana, OF
Portland, Snow, of Winthrop, and Weston, OF
Bangor, were appointed said committee
The report of the Treasurer was taken up
and it was voted to refer the suggestions con-
tanned in it to o committee.
Four additional names were proposed for
membership, and, being favorably reported up
on by the Standing Committee, the applicants
were admitted members. .
DR.. Levi G.. Hill, of Dover, N. H., delegate
to this Association from the New Hampshire
Medical Society, and DR.. William L. White
delegate from the New York Medical Society
presented their credentials and were cordially
welcomed by the President and presented to
the members. tstaf.E s.Vt1
DR.. Weston, of Bangor, from the Committee
on Neurology, made report, from which it ap-
pearcd that during the year, DIR. j. E. Dun
nells, of Harrison, and DR.. S. C. Hunkins, Of
Portland, had deceased. .qlf
DIR. Brown, of Paris, read a biographical
sketch of DR.. Dunnells, and DR.. Gordon, Of
Portland, a biographical sketch of DIR. Hun
kins. e
Tho committee on the Treasurer's report
suggested an amendme mt to the by-lews in
creasing the admission fee to 50, and the an
nual payment to ST. The subject elected some
| discussion. The report was accepted, and on
motion of DR.. Buxton the article in the by
laws was so amended.
1t was then voted that this change of admis-
sion fee should not apply to those admitted at
the present session. a1.,.+ .-..y e &
The Association then procee ded to the elec-
ton of officers for the ensuing year, and the
list reported in the morning was unanimously
| elected. 80
Dr. Foster, from the committee on prevail
ing diseases of the year, made report. Other
members fnowed in reporting upon the dis
eases which had come under their notice dur
ing the year. r..s
DR.. Dana from the committee to whom was
referred papers for the Convention, reported
several, upon various subjects, that had been
handed in to the committee.
After transacting some other business the
/ Association adjourned until evening.
EVENING SESSION.
DR.. Vose, the Secretary, being absent, Dr.
Weeks was chosen Secretary pro tenn.
The committee appointed to report on cpl
denies, not being ready to report, was excused
from further duties. D.. ..,s
The annual address was then delivered by
DR.. George II. Chadwick. of Portland. His
subject, "The skepticisms of the Medical pro-
frssion.. was +-.--+-s ..n,i--1- f.rvIrt
manner, and the discourse was one that will
rank among the best that has been delivered
before the Association.
After the address was over some routine
business was transacted, and the Convention
| adjourned to Wednesday morning.
| FLoRAL-A beautiful Towering Alpine La
| bunum tree, of the genus cytisus, may be seen
| in the front enclosure of Mr.. Nathl. Elsworth's
| residence on Cumberland near Elm street, for
| a few days. 1t is now in full flower, and seen
when the sun is fully shining upon it is very
beautiful and worth a walk to look upon.
IT will be seen by notice in another column
that Mr.. u. A. Merry has formed copartner-
ship with Fl. H. johnson, and they have estab-
lished themselves in business opposite Me-
chanics' Hail. Customers will there find an
opportunity to get good shave easily and
promptly. Give them call -t'I7 4.
DEATH OF AN AGED RESIDENT Mrs Isa
Putnam, relic Of the late Aaron Putnam, died
on Monday last at the advanced age of "a
years. She was one of the first settlers of
H0ultOn and was much re Spected by all who
knew her. Funeral services ere held at the
Unitarian Church on Thursday, and q large
attendance of relatives and friends followed
the remains to the grave.-Hoatlion Times.
EASTERN CEMETERY.--Ouro old Eastern Gem
etery is now plainly visible on Middle street
for a little distance above Exchange street,
through the large gap made by the fire. The
bright green grass in it contrasts strongly
against the white marble of the monuments.
PACIFIC RAILROAD BoNDs-Messrs. VIM II.
Wood & Son have been appointed by Mr..
Cisco, agents for the sale of the first mortgage
bonds of the Union Pacific Railroad Company