The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-10-26


ON MINERAL ERs-ADJoURNMENT-
THE BANQUET, &C., &C.
The Medical Society met again Friday
at IL o'clock-President Claiborne in the
chair. %E
Prayer by Rev. DR.. Med of the Sc
cond Baptist church. "
The treasurer reported that his receipts
had been 1854; expenditures, S0S4.4S.
The report was referred to committee
consisting OF Drs. Randolph, Upshur, and
Conway.
On motion OF DR.. Hooper, the thanks of
the Society were rendered DR.. WeisIger for
his interesting microscopic exhibition.
+ The Chair appointed Drs. Harris and Ap-
person to conduct DR.. Joynes, the newly
elected president, to the chair.
DR.. Claiborne welcomed DR.. Joynes, who
responded appropriately.
On motion Of DR.. Edwards, DR.. John
Herbert Claiborne was elected an honorable
fellow OF the Society.
DR.. Riddell nominated DR.. Oscar Wiley,
OF Salem, to deliver the next oration before
the Society. Dr.. Wiley was, chosen unaEi-
mously.
DR.. Robinson, Of DanvilIe. read a volun-
teer paper on the Use OF Oxygen Gas in
Diphtheria. Referred to the Committee on
Publication.
DR.. BramIette, OF Pulaski, read a yolun-
teer paper on the Use OF Sulphate of Qui-
nine and Sulphate OF Chinconidia as IN
Anti-pyretic and Anti-periotic. Referred to
the Committee on Publication.
DR.. Barrett, OF Louisa, read a paper on
Typhoid-Fever.
Addresses were made on this subject by
Drs. Brock, OF Richmond, and Jackson, OF
Norfolk.
DR.. J. s. D. Cullen, of Richmond, read a
paper on the Diseases OF Women. Referred
to the Committee on Publication.
DR.. L. r. Coleman. of Richmond, read q
paper on Obstetrics; which was referred to
the Committee on Publication.
DR.. Hooper read paper on hnee-Jolnt
Diseases, and illustrated the subject by an
instrument OF lis own invention, and which
DR.. Sayre pronounced wellnigh perfect.
Referred to the Committee on Publication.
Dr.. j. G.. SHELTON, of Richmond, read a
paper on the Diseases Of Children; which
was referred to the Committee on Publica.
ton.
On motion, the usual fee was ordered to
be paid to the ianitor for attendance on the
meetings OF the Society.
Recess to 7 =. NJ.
EVENING SESSION.
DR.. Joyncs resumed the chair shortly
after O'Clock.
DR.. Riddell, from the Committee on Nom
nations, presented The name of DR.. james
FL. McCaw for fellowship, and he was duly
elected.
The secretary was authorized to appoint
an assistant.
e DR.. Edwards reported that he would ap-
point Dr.. Charles S. Britain.
DR.. Randolph, from tue committee ap-
pointed to examine the treasurer's report,
reported the Society in debt S3l3.34. The
committee also presented Il resolution I'll.
rccting the secretary to drop from the rolls
OF the Society all persons who may be deln.
quent in the payment OF their dues ninety
days after the presentation OF their ac-
counts by the treasurer. The report Gre
ated considerable discussion. Dr.. Ran
dolph stated that there was about S700 on
the books OF the Society due from members
who are able to pav, and il they pay UP
there need be no further embarrassment
The resolution was adopted.
DR.. Cullen presented resolution looking
to the more prompt presentation OF reports
by committees.
On motion OF DR.. Parker, the day and
hour for the next meeting was left to tie
Executive Committee.
On motion Of DR.. Wexford, "Anti:cp'
tics and Disinfectants was selected rs the
subject for discussion at the next meeting
OF the Society.
The Chair announced the following con-
mission to examine and report on tho
mineral waters OF the State: DrS. James 3
McCaw, Richmond; William Selden, Nor
folk; W. C. n. Randolph, CharlottesTil!e
J. S. Appcrson, Smyth county; NJ. 6. Eli
zev, BIacksburg; S. W. Carmichael, Fredc'
ricksburg; NJ. p. Christian, LynchburS
J. S. Wexford, Richmond; A. NJ. Faunte
rov, Staunton; O. r. Manson, Richmond
Also, the following committee to petitioN
the General Assembly for action in relation
to National Board OF Health: Drs. w. W
Parker, Richmond: J. L. Cabell, University
of Virginia; S. X. Jackson, Norfolk; ). u
CabeIl and George Ross, Richmond.
DR.. NJ. l.. James, OF Richmond. read
paper on Consumption. Referred to the
Committee OH Publication.
The usual thanks customary on such oc'
casions were returned, and the Society ad'
iourned to the banquet hall.
The Banquet.
Last night at the St. Claire Hotel the mem
hers OF the Medical Society were entertained
by banquet, rendered By tue members
the profession in this city. 1t was mos
elegant affair, and was heartily enjoyed b!
all present. The speeches were OF unusul
sprightliness.
Tie following regular toasts were re
sponded to: ,r,
l. Ine Medical Profession-The prime
necessity OF disordered nature, and the yer,
capstone, next to that OF the great PHYSICIAN
of Souls, in the new order OF things con
seouent upon the fall OF man.
3. The Virginia Medical College," nos
glorious privilege it is to eXclalm, as the.
see their Alumni shining IN the midst 0
thousands, "These, these are my children
9. Tirqinic-Our beloved mother, haVln!
given birth to the Union, States, and states
men-a noble progeny-and preserved anne
the desoIatons OF war her priceless leWe
Of States rights, now rests from her td0oF
in the endowment of blessed Holiday.
4. The Legal PROFESSIONAL tirst-clas
wind instrument, whose breath is potenlia
for the enforcement OF the rights and tn
adjustment of the wrongs OF MANKIND
the original. genuine, and only yaluabl
"Keeley motor"
s. The Medical Men Of the South-AI
though out of her abundant intellectua
wealth the South has bequeathed to th
North Chapman, Meigs, Gibson, Thomas
aud host Of others, and to the world he
Sims, yet she has not impoverished her
SELF. since the names of Battey and man,
illustrious compeers grace her roll OF honor
s. DR.. Sayre, whose magic skill, inform
ed Of divinity itself, makes the lame t
walk.
7. Womdn-Last in the order of creation
but first in the hearts OF humanity.
s. The Church-Her interests will be eve