The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-10-23
ATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER o. 1875.

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merit to DR.. F. 3. Watkins. whose paper OF
the subject under consideration was read las
night. DR.. Sims SAID that there was bat on
fault in 1t, that was it was not long enough
Ee also said, in reference to Dr.. Watkins
statistical report of successful cases treated
that be tSims had not been near so success
lul in bis practice, and didn't believe ther1
! was physician in New York who had. DR.
Sims then proceeded to deliver highly sci
entific address, which was listened to- will
marked attention and respect. When ht
took his seat he was loudly apptauded.
| On motion Of DR.. Latham vote Of thank;
was returned to DR.. Sims for his able auC
eloquent lecture.
DR.. W. ". Parker. Of Richmond. chair
man of the Committee on the Effects of the
Use Of Tobacco upon Human Health, next
read his paper.
CUT OF BEBT.
The Treasurer announced that during the
year be bad received Sl,090.42, and paid out
81 ,020.27, leaving balance OF S64.15.
The Treasurer further reported that the
plause.] Adopted.
books was appointed.
THE OFFICERS FOR NEXT YEAR.
DR.. G. w. Sempe, chairman of the COM
mittee appointed to nominate officers for the
ensuing year, reported the following: DR.. F.
D. Cunningham, Richmond, president; DR..
Thomas B. Ward, Norfolk, first vce.presi.
dent; Or. Benjamin Backford. Lynchburg,
second vice. president; DR.. w. F. B,rr,
Abingdon, third vice-president; DR.. S. W..
Carmichael, Fredericksburg, fourth vice.pre-
sident; DR.. r. W. Nelson, Charlottesville,
fifth vice-president; DR.. E. A. Drewry,
southampton, sixth vice.presdent; DR.. l..
B. Edwards, Richmond, secretary and trea.
surer; DR.. Chris. Tompkins, Richmond, re-.
cording secretary. = --
Also, the following. committees: ,I&.
Committee on Nominations. B.
McCaw, Richmond; Thomas j. Riddell,
Richmond; NJ. II. Walker, Richmond; Will
ley. Bay View, Northampton county.
Richmond; John S. Apperson, Seven.Mile
Ford. Smyth county; G. T. Cauthorn,
Liberty; William j. Moore, Norfolk; Viii.
liam F. Figgat, Cbristiansburg; the Re
cording Secretary and Treasurer &c oticio.
Committee ON Publications.-J. S. We'll.
ford. Richmond; l.. S. Joynes, Richmond
0. F. Manson, Richmond; the Recording g
Secretary ard Treasurer er ot1cio.
The report was adopted.
In vacating the chair DR.. GieaYes made an
appropriate address. ...r 81 ..
DR.. Cunningham on taking the chair re.
marked that he failed to recognize himself in
the flattering picture drawn By his esteemed
friend and predecessor, but that he would
indeed be unworthy Of the position aud re.
creant to the better feelings OF manhood II
he failed to express his high appreciation Of
the honor conferred upon him and to re.
turn his grateful acknowledgements for this
mark of confidence on the part of his pro-
fessional brethren. Fully occupied as be
was with the active duties Of bis pro-
fession, 1t could not be expected that
he should be perfectly conVersant with
the customs Of the forum, and be
therefore in advance asked indulgence
for any shortcomings he might exhibit as a
presiding officer, feeling assured that the
same spirit Of personal friendship to which
he owed his present elevation would make
them judge bis official acts with the mos
liberal charity. He congratulated the Asso
citation on the success of its present session
| as evidenced by the large number Of valuable
papers that had been presented, by the full
| attendance Of members, by the presence O
| so many distinguished delegates from kin
| dred associations in our sister States, anC
lastly, by the most satisfactory report of ou
| most excellent and efficient treasurer. Witt
| these evidences of prosperity before him ht
| felt no hesitation In saying that the Associa
| ton could now be pronounced perfect sue
| cess. Claiming to be second to none in hi!
devotion to the interests and objects of tht
Society, he asked the earnest cooperation o
| its members in advancing the same, promis
| ing 10 perform the duties assigned him tt
| the best of bis ability, only trusting that i
! this term of service should not be reckonet
an era in the history OF the Association, q
| least that at the close OF it his friends woult
have no occasion to regret their action OF tbl
| morning.
On motion Of Dr.. Figgat, DR.. GIeaves was
| elected an honorary fellow of the Society.
MISCELLANEOUS.
DR.. NJ. M. Walker, of Richmond, present
| ed resolution continuing the Committee OF
| Medical Reforms, DR.. Semple chairman, ant
instructng the members TO urge the Legis
lature to pass the bill. Also, providing To-
the printing of one hundred copies, or a
many more as may be necessary, OF me eX
| celent addres; of the President on Medca
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| to ten members. Agreed to.
| Dr. Semnle presented resolution increas
| ing the pay of the secretary to $500. Agreed
| to.
! On motion Of DR.. Goodwin, Dr.. q. Die
Donald, of Union, Monroe county, W. Va.
was elected the next orator Of the Society
| DR., Riddell was placed in nomination, bu
declined in favor Of DR.. Mcdonald.
On motion of DR.. B!ackford, thanks Wer
returned to those lines Of tlaYel that haT
shown courteses to the Society.
The Chair announced the following ap
poi1tments
On Advance Anatomy and Physiology
DR.. Isaiah II. White, Richmond, chairman
| On Advance in Chemistry, Pharmacy. Dla
terra Medica, and Therapeutics, Protesso
Mallett, University Of Virginia, chairman.
| On Advance in Obstetrics and Diseases
Women and Children, DR.. Preston, Abine
don, chairman.
| On Advance in Surgery. DR.. Ben. BLACK
ford, Lynchburg, chairman.
On Advance in the Practice of Medicine
DR.. S. W. Carmichael, Fredericksburg, ehall
man. ...--.-
| On Advance in Hygiene and Public Health
DR.. J. L. CabeIl, University of Virglnl'
chairman.
At1P.M. the Treasurer read list of Ct
linquents.
Dir. j. NJ. Payne, of Lynchburg, Xg
grant the deinquents years graces
DR.. Sempe moved that the secretary, sen
bills 10 these delinquent fellows again, Wit
the privilege of reinstatement if they wi
pay their dues by the Est of January.
DR.. p. 3. Baker, of Norfolk, next read b
volunteer paper ON Operation for Stone. Il
ferred.
ras NEXT PLACE OF MEgaIHG.
DR.. Nelson, of Charlottesville, moved th
Charlottesville be selected as che next pia
of mesting.
DR.. Dabney said that all would be done