Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-07

in England has been reduced Il per cent. In
cities andS15 in the country; that Is 70 say, ~
persons less to the hundred ole IN the year
than did twenty three years ago. ms single
fact is startling in its effect upon the minus OF
all these who are capable OF reasoning out an
the results. One of the most active sanl-
tarians in the world, and one who mas done
as much to stir up the puhlc nina upon
all matters pertaining to health, DR.. Playfair,
of England, found, a few years ago, tnat IN
the manufacturing districts of England ana
Scotland from 80 to go per cent. of children
died before the age Of five years. But now
Professor Kedsie says: "In given popuia-
ton, where eight persons passed from enid
hood to manhood forty years ago, more than
nine now join the ranks of productive man
hood; where eight persons survived fifteen
years Of active toll. Fine now attain the same
age.--Tthie waste of life in childhood Is checked
ii part, and those saved from premature
graves, with all its measureless woe, nave
been added as joyful recruits to the reapers IN
life's harvest. There is something vastly
more significant than mere extension OF ne
in gross; 1t is an addition IN particular 70
that period Of existence when the real work
OF life is done. If to relatively diminish
the number of on-producers by bringing a
large proportion to the producing age Is
worthy only of a sneer, then it is difficult to
say what achievement in human progress Is
worthy of commentator. By thus laying our
guiding hand upon those wide preaching forces
and causes which mould human destiny.
sanitary science has inaugurated reVoluLon
in human society as pervaslve yet, as silent
as the QaWnlng or the morning WHICH COiice
with healing on its wings" We have or
ganiZed this association TO assist IN this great
work. Every consideration and interest
prompts us not to turn back, or to lose heart
in our undertaking. | beseech that you will
elect such persons as your officers for the next
year as viii be willing to aid in the effort OF
studying some of the health problems whlcn
surround us and our city.
Respectfully submitted.
J. G. THOMAS, President.
OTHER BUSINESS.
The special committee on books and
vouchers of Treasurer reported that they
had examined the same and found them
correct. On the call of the Standing Com
mittee no reports were submitted.
DIR. Thomas stated that he had received
from Col. John Screyen an ably written
communication on the subject of dry Gull
ture, and by unanimous request Colonel
Screven read the letter which he had
written. On motion, it was referred to
the Executive Council.
The association then proceeded to elect
an Executive Council to manage its
affairs, with the following result:
DR.. J. G.. Thomas, K. A. We'll,
J.H. Estill, r. b. Reppard,
J. L. Warren, j. p. ferguson,
Geo. A. Mercer, NJ. j. Solomons,
John Nisbet, III. III. Gilmer,
d. r. Thomas, NJ Maclean,
l. j. NJ. Barnard, JIG. LeHardy, NJ D.,
ii. +. Grant,
The meeting then adjourned.
At meeting of the Executive Council,
held Immediately after, the following
officers were elected:
President. 6. Thomas, NJ. d.
First Vice President. H. Estill
Second Vice President. l.. Warren.
Medical Director, G. LeHardy, NJ. D.
Consulting Engineer-W. G. RaOul.
Secretary-B. III. Richardson.
Treasurer-R. B. Reppard.
Attorney-Geo. A. Mercer.
The office of Inspecting Engineer was
left vacant until the next meeting.