Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-06-10

The fourth and last sss sion OF the thirty
, third annual meeting of the American Mech
cal association was held at the Opera house
yesterday. The attendance was not quite so
large as at the previous meetings, yet nearly
all the seats were filled.
The meeting was called to order prom pity
at 10 a. m. by President Hooper, and when
silence was obtained the Rev. E. D. Neill
offered the following impressive prayer:
Almighty God, the Father Of our spirits, In
whom We live and move, and have our being, with
she simplicity and confidence Of little caidren, ve
adore Thee as the great and glorious Ruler of the
universe. We rejoice in this place lhou hast given
to Us in tho order OF creation. Thou hast lifted ss
above the lilies OF the field. the fishes of the sss.
and the birds Of the air We are fsarfuly and Won
derfu ly made, yet giv5 thanks that by patient
investigation the practitioners of the bsshng art have
been assisted to unrave, what was onoe called the
mysteries Of nature.
''Guide this assembly IN their deliberations to-
day. Give them perception of the truth, free
them from bigotry and superstition. watch them
in their journeyings toward thsir homes. Protect
them from the heat of the no0ndsy suu. Grant to
each the spirit of him who went about doing good,
and hesing the sick, and when their labors end
ed here, for Christs sake take them to the better
land, where there Is neither Sickness crying nor
tears. Amen "
Dr.. A. J. Stone, the indefatigable chairman
Of the committee on arrangements, made his
last appearance and rendered his last report to
the association at this session. He first read
an invitation from VIM. L9ip, ESD, and
other leading citizens OF White Bear Lake TO
the delegates, their wives and daughters,
10 visit that lovely lake, enjoy free boat ride
over lis CLASSY waters and partake OF free
banquet at the Leip house on Saturday TO-
day. The invitation will no doubt be accepted
by large nuaber of those who contemplate
remaining some days in visiting different
localities Of interest in the state and in the
Northwest. An invitation was extended to all
Sir Knights OF the association by Damascus
commandery TO reception and banquet in
Masonic hall Friday CasD evening. DE-. Stone
reported that arrangements had been perfected
for an excursion on Lake Superior on q
steamer that would be at their disposal at
Duluth on Tuesday next, and delegates leaving
ST. Paul on Monday evening neXt would be in
tune to participate. Dr.. Stons repeated the
instructions in regard 10 return tickets, and
concluded his report by saying that it would
i'll become him, in bddisg the association
good bye, if he failed to return his thanks for
the honor that had been conferred upon him
in selecting him for the responsible position
he had held as Chairman of the committee
on arrangements, the duties OF which he had
performed, with the aid of his assistants, to
the best of his ability, and his only regret was
that the association had not selected al older
and better man for the position.
The doctors remarks, given in his usual
happy manner, elected perfect storm OF
applanse at their conclusion, durisg which
the modest doctor retired behind the reporters
tables to hide his bushes.
LIBRARIANS REPORT.
DR.. William Lee of the District of Columbia,
librarian of the ASSOCIATION, presented the TO-
lowing report, which was adopted:
Mr.. President: havo the hon IT to present the
accompanying CATALOGUES Of additions made to this
library By donations, exchange and purchase dur
iHg the past year. reference to its pages will show
that since my last port there have been addsd l6T
distinct titles, exclusive of yearly yolumes Of trans
actions reports Of hospitals, boards Of health. and
volumes of medical -urnals, where they have been
previously catalogued as SUCH This addition makes
the literary to consist at present, Of l7J2 distinct
titles, which comprehend from general estimate
about 4.4is volumes, inclusive OF pamphlets.
The Boston Medical Library association has gen.
erously paceaa large number Of s duplicate pSriod
c1 AZ the disposal Of this library, which have gone
far toward completing csrtain important sets of the
aud this materially sted in its growth,
due credit for which will be found to be given il the
catalogue. Otherwise, with the exception Of 4 few
Inonogra ohs donated by their authors, the library
mas been left entirely ID its TO obtain
periodicals By eKchsage Of purchase.
have only to recon mend in conclusion that the
home aud foreign exchanges be continued, that
500 be placed at the die 1osa OF the librarian to be
expended as heretofore for the especial purpose OF
Dlnuluy SuQ purchase OF perl0ulca6, proceedings
and transactions which to assist in tas compile
ton of SETS aud that So be again subscribed to the
Index Medicus 1der the same conditions last
year This important and valuable periodical seems
now to be established upon more permanent aud
rnec basis, but this offer of pecuniary aid the
part of the association Is simply appreciation of
its merits and desire TO insure its success.
VIZ. LEE, Librarian.
TEEAsURER's REPoCT.
Dr., Richard j. Dunglison of Pennsylvania,
RI
which was adopted:
The treasurer has the honor TO report balance
In the treasury at this date of Sl,I4lsS In The sta
ttstics furnished By him last year to Inc COMMITTEES
on the presidents address, which really re-
port or journszing the transactions of the associa
ton, the fluctuations of membership were distinctly
exhibited These figures published in the last
volume Of transactions my be con idered az
still further verified by the experience of the
past gear The question TO which the treasure IA
7elsd to reply mora frequently than any other
iu the course of a voluminous correspondence with
members Of the association is, "why DO you write 0
me a permanent member2'' or, "Rhen was [
elected permanent memser?" 1 would, therefore,
state for the Information of all those present at the
meeting as st Paul, that every one who attended at
medical society will thencefotth becoms
from the very fact of such attendance permanent
member Of the American Medical association, who
should anLuais psy 1--WE dollars to the treasurer,
his dues TO that body according the rules OF that
assoc III Expressly stated and printed IN each
nudl volume OF tr1uSactions, as copies OF the an
nua sctious for previous years may still be OBJ
tanned il is suggested that those who have neglected
to pay their dues at any time previous TO the pres
ent year, will communicate with the treasurer, who
will cheerfully pond to sill inquiries, aud Inform
the to the volumes which still in print aud
procurabe for htn,
R. J. DUNeLIs N.
Treasurer,
COMMITTEE PUBLICATION.
The committee publication III presenting their
annual report would briefly state thst they have
made judicious expenditure az possible during
the past year il tbs issue sthe voaue of trans
actions by q continued observance of the rules
agreed upon by the association 1T laie meeting
They have endeSvorad to procure tae publication
OF the volume at early date after tbs annual
meeting, bat havs 10 report tbs usual difficulties In
accomplishing this result, through the detention of
manuscript and proofs By tine write Of papers
authorized TO appear in tho annual volume They
did not feel j9stlied Ia printing st n time in
de1 prepared by the permanent secrsts V. All the
hitherto published volumes of transactions, work
entrusted them by the associ ton at its last meeting,
on account of the cost of such Iodex,
the estimate for which alone aggregated about $500
or $3.50 The committee of publication believe, st
ally rate that such aG Iudex would be more apprc-
priately published hereafter. st time when not only
tee amount In the treasury %onld be more fsvjrabs
for the purpose but when Il may also be finally de-
cidsd by the association whsther another volume OF
transactions shall be published ususl or the form
Of publication be changed at once u Journal III
the former event tee Index would include another
volume Of transactions to complete the Index; In
the latter event les appearance would be quite well
ALBERT FRIOKE,
Chairman of COMMITTEES.