Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-22

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mutton tallow TO the wound, applied wet cloths,
and in ten dsyi the hand wss made whole. The
wound healed quickly. The other case was
one Of white swelling of the ankle, which
was blistered. and allopsthic physicians ex-
pressed the opinion that she must lose the leg.
The dsv that ampu alton was decided upon was
postponed, and be (Dr 81 was called who saved
the leg by the use Of Cslcaris and sulphur, and
the lady got about. The next case was the dislo-
cation Of the head of the iemur. Inhammato On
increased under allopsthic treatment The use of
Rhus. tox., had the desired effect in reducing in
Illumination, when the dislocation was found and
properly and most effectually attended to.
DIR. Bell of Augusta, presented three interesting
cases in practical and scientific surgery. The first
was Fl acture of the femur, by stone weighing
n ton failing on right thigh The process of re-
ducing the fracture was infinitely described. as
well rs the various applications made. 1 he fourth
week there med to be some union the fifth
week the union was quite firm. On the 9TH
week the limb brought to its full
length, aud the patient has fully recovered.
The next was a case of ovarIotomy-Mrs. V. of
Rockpot. Was out in thirty days, aud remains
well. The other case was very difficult one of
double ovariotomy Mrs. L., Rock land 62 years
of age. This patient was brought to Augusta,
where the operation was performed. There
very little hope expressed by the patient hel self
in her recovery, but the operation performed
and in seventy hours the wound practically
healed. DIR, Bell minutely described this case.
a report of which cannot of course be given here.
DIR. X. L. Dodge Of Portland read a paper from
DR. Clark of that city, eulogisc of the profe s-on
of medicine, and of the homeopathic practice
in particular.
DR.. Vose Of Portland reported several cases
of surgery. A case Of sore nipples, of which
became running sore. Removed the entire
breast, and in three weeks the lady recovered.
There we're numerous cancerous cells. A boy of
Chad the black measles, followed by scarletins
aud pneumonia. Cured. cancer removed
from q lady Of 65. A second formation; cancer
removed, which greatly relieved the patient, but
ne recovery. crushed limb, grangreen setting
in patient given up by allopaths, but recovered
under his treatment. Nearly the whole of q jaw
removed, which was eaten out by cancer. Patient
since been in fair health.
DIR. Perkins OF Fairfield, reported, q case of
intamma,ory rheumstism.
The meeting then proceeded to the discussion
of Obstetrics.
DR.. W. H. Knowles Of Bangor, reported . case
where q child was taken by forceps, and lived.
The symptoms of the mother were not at all fav-
6fsble beldonns was used with the NEST satsfac.
tory results. The other case was that of q woman
who had return Of pains of childbirth by taking
q drink of gin, which she had been advised to do
by some old woman who claimed to know every
thing. Acconite used with the most happy
results The cases were good results of the
practice Of homeopathy.
DIR. Sy lvester of Portland, reported a very com
plcsted and almost ludicrous case-indeed case
of false alarm. There were vi the symptoms and
all the usual preparations for the momentous
event, but the little miss, or master. did not put in
an appearance, aud has not been seen to this dav,
though the doctors waited patiently for his
her appearance.
DR.. Bell thought it was q case of hydrometra.
DIR. Vose reported milk leg cured BY Rhus. 200
DIR. Bell read communications from several
members regretting their inability to be present.
The President made the following appoint
ments
Materia Medica-C. NJ. Foss, o. NJ. Drake, T.
NJ. Dillingham;.
Clinical Medicine-W. F. Shepard, NJ. S.
Briery, w. X. Knowles.
Surxery-C. A. Cochrsne r. l.. Dodge E. F.
Vose.
Obstetries--H. B. Eaton, j. B. Bell, James C.
Gsnnett.
Gynecology-R. D. Dodge, E. F. Vose.
Phsrmscy-S. Z. Sylvester.
Pnblcations-S. c. Sylvester, c. H. Burr.
The vote to hold the next annual meeting in
Portland was reconsldered and it was then voted
to meet 10 Augusta on the first Tuesday of June,
1879 for q two days session.
After an informal discussion of scientific sub
jects, the Society adjourned to this morning at
half past s.
Bangor Theological Seminary.
The ffty-eighth anniversary of the Bangor
Theological Seminary will occur June SIS. The
following is the order of exercises:
Monday-i.30 +. NJ Anniversary of the
Rhetorical Society, 1t the Central church.
Addresses by Messrs. Burnsby and Wing. Mid
die Glass: Messrs. Cousins and Woodbridge,
Junior Glass.
Tuesday at the chapel; 300
A. M.-Junior Glass in Biblical Literature; IL 90
A. M.-Middlc Class in Church istorv; 200 p.
M.-Senior Class in Homilitics; $50 p. M.-Sen-
Tor Glass in Church History Junior Class in Men
tai Phllosopy; 7.30 z. M.-Address before the
Rhetorical Society, at the First church, by Rev.
VIM. II. Fem, Portland, Me.
Wednesday Exam nations at the Chapel; A.
NJ. Junior Class in Rhetoric; 10 A. NJ, Middle
Glass 10 Theology; 2. NJ, alumni meeting at
Hammond street church. Discussion on 1.-The
Attitude OF tn Ministry towards Modern Science
and Philosophy" To be opened by Prof. Ham
lin, of the Seminary, Rev. j, II. Fits, of Tops
field. Mass, and Rev. George +. Freeman of
Abingdon, Mass; 40 p. NJ, graduating exercis-
es OF the Senior class, at the Central church.