The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-31
BowDoIN MEDICAL ALUMNI.
Pleasant Gathering az WafervilIe-An
Association Formed and O6ieers
Elected.

WATERyILLE, Jan. 80.
For long time there has been q feeling
among the graduates of the Medical School Of
which they could revive the memories of their
student days, strengthen old friendships, and
advance the interests of medical education;
but until recently the idea took no definite
shape. Lately, however, DR.. Frederick G.
Thayer of Waterville, having consulted num-
ber of the physicians who received their de-
gree at Brunswick, and having found cordial
approval of the plan proposed, determined to
test the sentiment of the graduate today, and
in pursuance Of this purpose, last W eek issued q
circular letter to every alumnus in this part OF
the country, whose address could be ascertain
cd, calling meeting at Waterville the 30th Of
January.
Accordingly there met at the Elmwood Hotel
his morning at eleven o'clock. between TWEEN
ty and thirty gentlemen, the Oldest being the
venerable Dr. S. M. Bradbury, of Limingten
who received his degree in 1881, and has prac-
ticed medicine more than half a century, and
the youngest being representatives Of the
last GLASS which was graduated. Half the
counties in the State sent delegates,
The meeting was called to order by DR..
Thayer, who briefly recountsd the steps which
had led to the assembling of 80 many sons of
Galen, and nominated Dr. A. J. Fuller of
Bath, as chairman of the temporary organiza-
tion. DIR. Gerrish of Portland, was chosen
secretary.
committee consisting of Drs. Thayer of
Waterville, Smith of Portland, and Horf Of
Lewiston, was appointed to draft constitu-
tion. During the absence of this COMMITTEES,
the meeting was addressed by Drs. Seavey and
Laugton Of Bangor, Bradbury Of Limiugton,
Porter of Newport Bibber OF Bath and John
son of Belfast.
The committee reported constitution,
which, with slight changes, was unanimously
adopted. Its main features are as follows: the
name is The Bowdoln Medical Alumni Asso-
citation. An person on whom degree in med
iciue has been conferred by Bowdoin College
may become member By signifying his desire
to this effect In writing to the secretary, and
paying one dollar to the treasurer of the $3.50
citation, provided that his character and pro-
fessional standing be satisfactory to the execu-
tive committee. The officers shall be presi-
dent, two vice-presdents, secretary and
a treasurer and these FIVE shall constitute the
executive committee They arsto be elected
at the annual meeting Their duties are such
as usually devolve upon similar officers in So
cieties, and the secretary is also to act as nee
rologist' The expenses are to be betrayed by
occasional assessments. No refreshments can
be paid for ont of the associations funds The
annual meeting will be held ct the Medical
School in the week of the closing exercises of
the year. Twelve members constitute a quo
rum.
A committee of five, consisting of Drs.
Horr, Thayer, Iaughton, johnson and Porter,
was appointed to nominate officers. After
prolonged deliberation the following list of
officers was reported and Immediately elected:
President-F. q. Thayer of Waterville, class
of 1867.
First Vice President-S. Laughton of Ban
gor, class of 1884,
Second Vice President-R. D. Bibber of
Bath, class of 1871.
Secretary-C. D. Smith of Portland, class of
1879.
treasurer. H. Gsrrish of Portland class
of 1869.
On motion OF DIR. Laughton, DR.. A. G. Fal-
ler of Bath class of 1s41, was invited to delivsd
an address at the annual meeting.
All present then paid their membership fees,
and the executive committee was, by vote,
authorized to expend, at its discretion, a sum
notexc eeding the amount now in the treasury.
The m Getting then adjourned, to meet in
Brunswick about the 2sth of May, on which
occasion there will be q banquet and, it is con-
fdently expected, great attendance Of the
alumni.
Thus closed the initial meeting OF the grad
mates of our State Medical School, an institu-
tion which has educated very large number
of our physicians, and one whose future pros
perity will doubtless be increased appreciably
by the interest which this new society will
awaken.