National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-25
DIR. JOHN G. RILEY.
Resolutions Adopted by the Medical Society
mud Other ORGANIZATIONS.


and Other Organizations.
A special meeting Of the Medical Society of
the District was held at Gonzaga Hall last
night to take action in regard to the death of
DR.. John G. Riley. DIR. d. II. Hagner presided
and DIR. Klenschmidt acted MS secretary.
Dr. Hagner delivered brief biographical
address, and eulogistic remarks were made by
Drs A. +. A. King +, A. Ashford, w. w.
Johnston S. c. Busey, and Thomas Antisell
The committee on resolutions, consisting Of
Drs. A. f. A. King d. r. Hagnor, w. w.
Johnston Arnstead Peter and William II.
Ross, reported the following, which were adopt
ed:
As members Of the Medical Society Of the District
Of Columbia, we meet TO express our grief OF the
death Of our friend and fcllowmCmhcr, DR. y. G.
be hnd long resisted when the period Of full man,
hood had just been reached and when he had
every promise Off successful and quiet career. DR..
Riley was the author Of n standard textbook,
member of the committee to revise the United
states PharmacopWiN" Jealous cultivator Ofthera-
peutc science, and an esteemed teacher To die
~ harness was his oncn. expressed wish. and he
did indeed thus die, when the sweat of labor had
hardly dried upon his brow. In testimony of our
respect for him as fellowmembcr ind friend we
give expression to our feeling in the following re3o'
RCso,red. Tint in the death Of DR.. Riley we Ia.
mon the loss OF one whose uniform kindness of
heart and aminbiiity orcharacterhad endenred him
to all with whom he had been associated during
long professional life.
Reso'rcd That we earnestly commend his untir.
ing industry and perseverance, In the arduons du-
ties Of his profession as an example worthy of en-
Resolved, That we cordially unite with the com.
muuity In expressing TO his borrowed family our
deep regret and tender them our sincere sympathy
In their great sorrow
Resgred, That as n further mark of respect we
attend the mncral In body.
THE MEDICAL COLLEGE FACULTY.
Of 80 att al
| Medical College last evening the following
were adopted:
| Whereas we have assembled together to honor
me memory of our beloved companion, the late Dr.
john g. Riley; professor Of mdtcrfd Hcdicd aud dean
| of the medical faculty: Therefore.
Rcs0itcd That IN the death of DR.. Riley We mourn
the loss of an esteemed colleague who has faithful
| " 0bored with us IN the work OF medical cduca-
| ton In manner that has cndcarcd him alike to
his associates of the faculty and to the students who
have been instructed by his teachings.
RtsO'rcd, That In reviewing his career of useful
ness both as dean of the faculty and professor of
| hdferia moico-embracing period of twenty
| years-wc cannot but admire the fidelity and per-
seyering industry which have 50 conspicuonsly
characterized the performance ofhis various duties,
even when laborng under the physical disability
which must have warned him Of his approaching
end.
Resolred That we heartily concur In the general
manifestations of regret so freely expressed by his
brethren Of the medical profession and the com.
munty at large, and that we tender to his bercaycd
family our most sincere coincidence and forward to
our heartfelt sympathy for them in their great
ahlicuon.
THE CENTRAL DIsPENsARY.
At meeting of the board Of directors of the
Central Free Dispensary, held yesterday after
noon, on motion of DR.. Magrudcr, o committee
Of three, consisting of DR.. Magruder, Dir. Eliot
ana Thomas j. Dnrant, was appointed to re-
port resolutions expressive Of the sentiments
of the board in relation to the demise of theil
fellow-member, DR.. John G. Riley, and the
committee presented the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted
Whereas we have received the melancholy intel
ligence Of the death of late assoC ate and co
lahorcr Dr. JohmC Riley: Therefore,
RcSO,rsd. That in the decease of Or. Riley thu
Central Free DispenSary and The poor have lost
devoted friend, our community u most eXccllcn
citizen aud physician, and the board one of it
most efficient mambers.
RcsOlr5d, That this board, as O mark of respect {
his memory, and in testimony of its regard for hi
= worth, attend the funeral in body.
RegJtccd, That copy of these resolutions be sem
TO his beredycd family, with the assurance of ou
sincere coincidence In this their time of allction
, and that q copy Of the same be published
THE MEDICAL ALUMNI
At the meeting of the alumni of the Nationa
Medical College, held at the college buldin,
last evening, the following resolutions wer
adopted
Whereas Divine Providence has removed iron
= among Us our distinguished brother and associate
Professor John G. Riley \. W., NJ. D.: Therefore
Be Il resoCed, That tho Alumni Association o
= INC National Medical College has lost one of II
! oldest and most valued members, one who wa
universally loved and respected.
RtsJirsd That we sincerely sympahizc with hi
sorrowng family in this their greatest loss
Resolved, That these resolutions be recorded il
: the minutes Of this association and copy Of III
n same be forwarded TO the beIc0ved family
Tt-sr roreivcd ncvy ptv1ne in plrisinn din