The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-11

nours. similar TO that mentioned by Dr. War
rem, chsracterlzed by the same peculiar symp-
toms. Similar cases of this rare complication
were also reported by Drs. Meserve Hill of
Saco and L. A. Foster, the latter, gentleman
stating it to be his belief that the cause was MS
uaIly dilatation of the right side of the heart.
recommending for membership:
M. v. Adams. M. D., Brunswick.
c. A. Baker, M. D., Portland.
J. Craig. M. D., Unity.
c. D. HILL M. D., Bethel.
q: B. Hlll, M. D., Augusta.
Alfred Hitchcock. M. D., Portland.
A. f. Murch M. D.. Cumberland Mills.
Edward Preble, M. D., Portland.
A. D. Sawyer. NJ. D., Lisbon Falls.
F. Y. Smith, N. p, West Buxton.
G. W.. Way, NJ D., Portland.
They were severally elected,
Inc COMMITTEES on banquet reported through
Dr. Bates OF Yarmouth, that it had been
deemed advisable to take no action this year.
and asked to be discharged. Their report was
accepted and the committee discharged.
Inc auditing committee reported that thew
had examined the accounts of the treasurer
and found them properly vouched for,
Adjourned to D. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Proceedings were resumed at o'clock. Not
wlthstanding the rain an unusually large num-
Der was in attendance from remote sections of
the State.
The president announced as nominating
committee:
DR.. A. K. P. Meserve. Portland.
DIR. A. j. Fuller Bath.
DR.. s. Laughton, Bangor.
DR.. Jason Walker, Minot.
DIR. j. o. Webster. Augusta.
DR.. j. L. Allen, Saco.
DR.. @. i. Chase, Thomaston.
Drs. Webster and Allen asked to be excused
Drs. +. A. Howe of Newburyport, and J. T.
q. Nichols of Cambridge, delegates from
MoCC 0fEICA ff0 49, l.
participate in the discussions of the meeting.
DIR. Howe pleasantly responded, extending
the greeting of the Massachusetts Medical So.
ciety now in session in Boston.
DR.. Horr, the president then proceeded to
deliver his address, After congratulating the
association upon its prosperity, and
thanking it for the honor of presiding
as It's PRESIDENT the speaker presented a
retrospect OF the origin and work accomplish
ed by this association, and its struggles in &C.
complishing legislation for its own and the
public good. Among the names of those who
have died during the past year were those of
Drs. j. L. Gilman, Whitmore, Goodwin and
Swasey. Many OF the present rules and Gus
toms OF the association and traditions Of the
profession in the State were brought to mind
and their origin explained, matters of great
interest to the physicians of this generation,
The first decade of the associations existence
was thoroughly reviewed and valuable histor-
lcal data presented. Among the measures in
troduced during this period were legislation
relative to the anatomical bill, the land
grant to the Medical School of Maine, the
formation OF county societies, and the practice
OF interchange OF delegates with sister medical
societies. First among the accomplishments of
the present decade, is the final passage of the
anatomical bill which has removed from the
study of anatomy an undeserved stigma, and
opened the way for new era in the prose Gu
tion OF TINS branch OF scientific study. The
career OF this association has been honorable,
prosperous and in the highest degree success
tul. Valuable suggestions were made with
reference to various rules for the internal
working OF the association. Members were
urged to keep up the organization and interest
of the county societies, and it was suggested
that nearer relation be brought about, be-
tween them and the State society
The removal of the Medical School of Maine
to Portland was urged, and united effort of
the association requested; and a committee of
conference, to meet similarIcommittees from
the Faculty and the Alumni Association.
recommended,to report at the next meeting in
1885.
The need of further labor to secure State
Board OF Health was declared to be still neces-
sary, and words of regret were expressed at
Names backward position with reference to
this matter of vital public interest.
The address was received with marked favor
and applause.
W. johnson of Belfast, and Burbank of
Yarmouth, was appointed to consider the
recommendations of the President, and direct
cd to report at an early hour.
DIR. +. II. Gerrish of Portland read two
papers, one bearing upon valuable method of
recording cases, often g-bear to weary doc
tors. The doctors method provides for imme-
diate record upon slips of paper which are
conveniently and easily filed alphabetically, in
pigeon-holes over the office table, where thew
are always accessible. The system is claimed
to be complete yet simple, easy to follow mex
pensive, convenient, labor-saving, protective
against accidents in prescribing, capable of
Indefinite extension and facilitates reference"
DR.. Gerrish's second paper was entitled
"Some Notes on Etherization." The paper
presented some interesting statistics with refer
ence to the administration and management of
ether, as regarded the preparation OF the pa
tlent, his condition under ether and afterWard
the amount of ether required and the time
necessary to accomplish anBsthesia to the best
advantage. The doctor exhibited light tin
frame intended to keep the towel, which
should be light and coarse, away fromIthe face
DIR. Gordon, in discussing the second paper,
said he thought DR.. Gerrish's statistics had
been largely affected by nervous influences.
and reaffirmed' his belief in the possibility OF
extremely rapid etherization for minor opera
lions.
Drs T. A. Foster and S. Laughton confirmed
the value of DIR. Gerrish's method of records.
and DR.. Foster bore tes timony to the possibility
of extremely rapid and safe etherization.
On motion of DR.. Fuller of Bath, DIR. Ger
IRISH was requested to further pursue his val /
liable Investigations on the administration of |
ether and report at the session of next year.
The papers were referred to the COMMITTEES
on publication.
The board of censors reported, recommend
ing the following gentlemen for membership: |
DFs. F. @. Dolley, Falmouth; George q. Hig- |
gins, Strong; George A. Libby, Brooks; o. n. |
W. R. Straw, Gorham; @. e. Williams, Au- |
burn.
DIR. Ell. e. Hill of Saco read valuable pa |
per reporting particulars of eight cases of |
ovario omy. In the discussion DR.. s. "a. |
Weeks presented Interesting facts bearing up |
on modern methods in ovariotomy.
The paper was referred to the committee on /
publication.
Reports of delegates to other medical socie.
ties were received and referred.
Adjourned to o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The association was called to order by the |