The news., 1882-06-01
Medical society of New Jersey.

This ancient association of our State,
orgsnized in 1866, held its regular annual
meeting in Educat ional Hall, Asbury
Park, beginning on Tuesday and contin-
uing over Wednesday. Delegates began
to arrive about noon, repairing at once to
the Grand Avenue Hotel, where provis-
ions had been made for their entertain
ment. Many members did not arrive till
evening, and some came on Wednesday
morning.
At o'clock Tuesday afternoon Pres
ident L. w Oakley, Of Elizabeth, called
the meeting to order, introducing Rev. B.
G. Lippincott, who offered fervent, i'm
pressive prayer.
Secretary Pierson reported from the
Committee on Organization.
S. III. Hunt, of Committee of Arrange
ments, spoke of his early experience in
practicing in the district around and in
Guiding Ashury Park, and Of the changes
wrought in few years. In closing, he
introduced Mr.. James A. Bradley, who in
a short address welcomed the society TO
the Inequalities of the place, and apollo
giving for the unreadiness to properly re-
ceive 80 large and dis tinguished a body
of guests.
H. r. BALDWIN, of Committee on bust
ness, reported slight departure from the
usual order. The order of program SUBJ
stituted.
DIR. Varick asked to have order sus-
pended for the purpose of introducing the
following resolutions:
RESOLVED, That the Medical Society of
New Jersey affirm its allegiance to the
Code of Ethics of the American Medical
Association, and views with distrust any
effort on the part of legally constituted So
cieties to deviate or antagonize Its pro-
visions.
Resolved, That the Medical Society of
New Jersey declines to hold intercourse
with any society, State or otherwise, which
in the slightest particular ignores its pro-
vision, or by any act impairing Its obi
cations.
The resolutions brought out sharp dis
cussion, especially the latter one, which
was held by many of the oldest and ablest
of the members to be unjust to the med
ical brethren of other States, and unwar-
ranted beforSaction by the National Asso-
citation. The first resolution was passed
unanimously; the latter after yari-
GUS substitutes, amendments and reconsid-
erations was declared lost.
d. G. English, of Committee on Hygi-
enc, gave an outline of cases Of peculiar
interest, their cause, modes of spreading.
limitation, operation, counteracting and
cure. Five minute remarks on the topic
by members then followed.
DIR. A. p. Pond, of the Massachusetts
Society, presented his credentials and on
motion was admitted as corresponding
member, as were all others in good stand
ing, invited TO participate in the proceed
ings.
E. M. Hunt, of Middlesex, reported the
International Congress held in London.
DIR. Rogers, his colleague, gave an inter
esting statement of their reception and
entertainment by the societies and dign,-
taries.
J. L. Bodine, of Trenton, read report of
delegates TO the centenary meeting of the
Mass. Medical Society at Boston.
Secretary Pierson read several commu-
nications, credentials, announcement of
death of DR.. John Vought of Freehold,
invitation of DR.. Stokes to visit Ocean
Grove, and an appeal to the society from
the Medical Society of Hudson Co.
The President announced the follow
ing committees:
To attend the funeral of DR.. John
Vought: Drs. Jos. Parrish, j. E. Arrow
smith and S. H. Hunt
To visit Ocean Grove: E. NJ. Hunt, D.
G English, E. ]. Marsh.
To audit Treasurers accounts: ]. E.
Arrowsmith, N. A. P Neal, II. r. James.
Society re-convened at 80. President
Oakley in the chair
Communication from Essex Co. Society
referred to the Committee on Ethics.
President Oakley's address was then
listened to with close attention. After
paying a deserving tribute to his prede-
cessors, both departed and living, he made
an exhaustive argument, taking in the
full scope of his topic, Medical Educa-
ton" AT its conclusion vote of thanks
was rendered.
DR.. c. ]. Kipp, of the Standing Gem
mittee, reported on the condition Of med
ical practice for the year. Discussion by
Drs. Gauntt, Parrish, Godfrey, Osborn,
Hunt, Riddle and others.
]. Wolverton, chairman, reported on
humanized and bovine virus. Discussion
postponed.
Treasurer Phillips reported amount on
hand and receipts, $1,969 Y
Disbursements, 1906 IS
Bills ordered paid, 6S 81