Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-09
DOCTORS IN COUNCIL.
Third Days Proceedings OF thu
state Medical SOciety.

| OT. HOpertBt CODCluueu, tuo Ae@u'nS
OF his paper on cholera infantum.
Dr., Thos. Menees, who had been
appointed to read paper at this meet
ing, stated at previous session that
he had not been notified Of this duty,
but, by request, he addressed the soci.
ETY. ON the subject Of obstetrical
forceps. The doctor is not only a
learned and skillful physician, who
has attained distinction In his pros
fession, but also an eloquent orator
and has the faculty Of ..infusing inter-
est into any kind of subject.
The time of the speaker was ex-
tended by vote beyond the time set fol
1t, and at the conclusion of the ad.
dress, on motion of DR.. 7. o. sum-
mers, q vote of thanks was rendered &c
DIR. Menees for bis valuable, graphic
and comprehensive address. DR.. sum.
mers said: II have been with DR.. Me-
nees on occasions that tried mems
souls, aud where, In unaccomplisbe ed
hands, danger and death might have
resulted, and l desire, in passing, 10
pay this tribute TO his dislinguishe ed
ability"
The next essayist was DR.. Sewer, OF
JouesbJro', who read a paper en-
titled, roxemic Diseases and
their Treatment" in which he ad.
vocates the use of chlorine In cholera
and SIM ar diseases. This paper, as
also the one by DR.. Roberts, were re
ferred to the committee on publication
DR.. Grinnell followed with paper
ON Iodine as Substitute for Qui
ninen aud DR.. Summers with an ad.
dress on Surgical Dressing"
DR.. T. J. Tyner read paper OF great
interest to the profession on "Hypo-
dermic Medication"
The important subject of near
siRhtedn ness was then taken up.
DIR. John M. Boyd, in remsrking
on it, said that this dis
ease is one Of every days OBJ
seryation. We often see the cases
bat do not RECOGNIZES the character of
them. 1t has been said by high au-
thorlties that it Is very rare thing to
find perfect eye.
The assertion that the eye is O fail
ure as an optical instrument had met
with much opposition from the pulpit
and rostrum. The fact is due to causes
brought about by civilization. DR..
Boyd had ascertained, by visiting the
public schools of Knoxville, that % pei
cent. of the pupils are near>sighted
and more minute examination wouIC
probably reveal still greater proper
lion. Agrest many diseases are caused
by defects of the eye.
A number of other papers were read
not of special interest to the public.
The remainder of the day was most.
~ devot9d to the reports of committees
and the assignment of duties for the
next annual meeting of the society,
appointments of censors, etc.
During the day DR.. A. B. Tadlock
exhibited an obstetrical instrument,
the invention of DR.. John Bianken-
ship, of Msryville, Tenn.
After a short afternoon session, the
meeting adjourned to meet In Nash
vile one year hence.
A pleasant feature of the meeting
was a visit to the far>famed IslanC
Home. The magnificent hospitality o
Col. Dickinson had provided carriages
for the entire body, but, owing to tn,
, threatening condition OF the weathe
and the meeting Of q number o
committees, all did not take advantage
A large number, however, accepted
the Invitation TO see the model farm
, two miles from the city, and the beau
tiful country intervening. On a fai
day the ride would have been charm
ing. As it was it is certain the TRIP
was an enjoyable one. The large field
of wheat, the finest in the country
the beautiful grounds and ehrubbery
the splendid farm buildings and tn
thorough bred stock, were alike tn
q objects of admiration. Ia the matte
Of good stock, Island Home can no
be surpassed. From the Durham bul
down to the Italian bees, every vsri
ETY. Ia the best that can be obtained.
i IL safe to cay that the doctors wer
unanimous In the conclusion that
visit to Island Home Is much pleas
snter than visits to sick people.
CITIZENS BANQUET AT THE LAMA.
HOUSE.
t A fitting finale to the three days o
i. pleasant, agreeable and pref able In
Iercouse of these distinguished medi
: cal gentlemen from various portions
Of the state, In our beautiful and hos
. pitable city, occurred at the Lama
House, lssJ night, in the shape OF ,
magnificent banquet given by the citl
z-ns, in honor of their honoied guest
OF the medical society. In addition
| to the physicians, there were a largt
number Of invited guests, represent
ing the various interests aud industr O
of the city. Nine host, John Scherf
that prince of ca erers to the tastes an,
n fancits OF the inner man, exhibited IL
a marked degree his capacities In tn,
elaborate preparations. Four large tu
bles, extending the entire length o
the spacious dining room, with seat
ing capacity OF l4l, were heavily lader
with the choicest OF viands, both Of
substantial and ornamental nature, ar.
ranged Ia artistic and attractive style
with beautiful floral and evergreen
decorations. Mr.. Scherf gave tbs
/ valuable assistance Of his personal su,
pervision over tie feast, aud was sup
| piled with force Of twenty-fJur polite
and attentive waiters.2
! After a short season Of pleasant in
tercourse in the elegant parlors, which
were specially prepared, the. guests
M 4rched into The banqueting hall and
took seats amid delightful and inspir-
/ ing stratus of music, furnished by
an orchestra and the Knabe band.
DR.. E. M. Wight, retiring president of
the society. occupied the distinguished
position Of president OF this occa,
sion. and was surrounded on either
hand by distinguished members OF the
society and citizens.
The divine blessing was invoked by
Rev. DR.. Thos. w. Humes, the vener-
able president Of the University of
Tennessee, and DR.. M. M. Alexander