Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-16
DOCTORS IN COUNCIL.
ASSEMBLING or THE GEORGIA
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.

and Discussi0ns Of Medical Topics
The Annual Oratien Last NIeht-GX-
CHrsiOn to the SeSshore o-day.
The Georgia Medical Assoc alton began
its thirty-sixth annual session az Metro
politan Hall yesterday morning. When
the Presidents g,tvel fell, calling the as
sociation to order, the han was batpariiy
flied. but before the session ended every
seat was occupied Rev. j. Z. l.. Holmes
offered the opening prayer, and DR.. ". Il.
Elliott. President of the Georgia Medical
Society, i'm q brief but appropriate
address rendered the association a
formal welcome. He was fol
lowed by Mayor Lester, who extended
the Pr.sid pt and the association the
freedom of The CITY 50 long as it was their
pleasure 90 remain. DR.. 4. N. Holmes, Of
Rome, responded TO the welcome III be-
halle the association.
Dr. A. W. Calhoun, the retiring Presi
dent, Ia q few words thanked the associa-
tion for the courtesies which had been
shown hlm during bis term Of Office, and
introduced his successor. DR.. Eugene
taster, Of Augusta. Dr. r stcr, I'M assum-
Tag the chair, read au ci@aoritc and deeply
interesting and practical address upon
Premature Death: It's Csus -. and Con-
The address was "a practical production,
and contained "a vast collection Ot tAe
most valuable statistical Information.
At the conclusion OF the addr SIS DR..
VIM. Duncan, Chairman Of the Commit
tee on Arrangements, submitted his re-
port. In behalf al Capt. ID. G.. Purse he
extended the members of the association
au invitation 90 " SIT fyvee to-day, and in
behalf of the City and Suburban
Railway, a similar invitation to visit
Montgomery. Although no action was
aiken In regard to the acceptance of
Either Invitation, IL was generally under
God that the invitation 10 visit Tybee
puld be formally accepted this morning.
g. it is possible TO visit Mont.
merry without interfering with
aa work OF the association, the
vitation Of the railway company viii
ai5o be accept d.
Alter tbe preliminary work of the session
was rHne.u .t su invitation was extend
cd 70 the members of the press. the cier-
~, the Mayor and members Of the City
Council and wishing physicians 20 occupy
seats upon the floor.
The regular order of business was then
taken up. In the absence OF the Board OF
Ceusors temporary board, consisting Of
Drs. Num-. of savannah; Alexander, Grit
Tin; Blacksbear, 81 Macon Mulhugom, OF
Washin gtOn, and Re Hardy, OF Savannah.
was appointed. The applications of Drs.
X. B. Harris. of savannah; W. =. Ponder,
OF Forsyth; ~. b. CheauhAm, o. CiLthbert;
i. w. Lane, Df S.atesbDr0, and j. Nj. KEEL
ly, OF Louisville, tOr membership IN the
association we're submitted 20 the Cen
s9rs ana rupOu.l tpon tav0r2bly. They
- t4cn formally elected. The reports
committees were taken up.
3 spirited discussion followed upon
t report Of the Publication Com /
tea made through the Secre-
faE Dr. James A. Gray, Of Atlanta
ard 10 the manner of publishing the
lreediugs OF the assOciati0n-wheth
.ley should he issued through the me
d'um OF medical journal, or in book
form. committee consisting Of one
MEMBER from each Congressional dis
trlct was appointed to take the matter
under adWsemeut, and report 10 the $3.50
Grafton before the final adj
l9urnment of the" session. The
Treasurer, Or. h. q. Goodrich. of Angus
"a. also submitted his report of the tnau-
cial condition OF tue association.
The morning session was prolonged |
Hr5i O'Clock OWING 60 the large amount /
business tO be transacted. About iity |
ID ers Of the association, among them |
lAe leading physicians of the state, were
d. attendance yesterday and others are |
expected 20 arrive this morning. Letters |
Gaeon; DR.. Campbell, President 0i the |
American NJ dioal Association, and other |
leading physicians, conveying their re- |
grets ~ Hein- unable 90 Dc present.
Ihe oAce.- present Yesterday at the /
opening oo were DIT. Eugene Foster, /
Fresidcui; Dr. James a. Gray, Secretary,
ana Df. h. q. Goodrich, Treasurer.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The President, DR.. Foster, called the
association 10 order s0r the afternoon SEES !
sion at 4 O'clock. Dr. G. G. Hummelf. OF /
this city, was introduced by Or. Num-. Dr. !
hummell read an Interesting paper on the /
" Methods Of Nieroscopicai Examination, !
aud the Artificial Culture OF Bacterial
be attentive observer, he said. finds in
our daily surroundings, which are the
object Of hygienic research, widely
pr0pagated organisms invisible to
The eye, even with the aid
Of tne most perfect optical instrument. |
These organisms play a most important
par 10 the household OF nature aud the
existence OF man. Ia every branch OF
genie is felt their influence. In the |
ar, the ground and water we tnd the |
smallest organisms which We are able 20 /
recognize Ia our nearest SURROUNDINGS, in /
our homes and lOOd as continual COM /
panlons, and often as dan gerOUs enemies. !
The first condition TO study the /
e
methods oimicrOscopical examination aud /
artificial culture thoroughly. The re- /
suits Of his careful investigation and ex- 1
pertinent Were fully illustrated. DR..
Hummell was listened 10 with marked 4
attention, and on motion OF Or. Black /
shear, the thanks Of the association were 1
rendered him for his able and instructive /
address.
The regular order Of business was taken I
up, and the reports from the Congress .
siOnal districts were received. Or. Num-,
OF savannah, reported the prize essay
fund 90 De In good financial COndi lion. and /
recommended the purchase OF bonds.
voluntary contributions were called for, /
and the following papers presented, sub. /
1ect % The viii Of the association:
BY DR.. r. =. Num-, Of Sayannah-'erhe /
Best Nutrmonts for the Bony system"v /
also, "A New system Of Treating Diph- /
theria.'
BY Or. }. 81. Hun, Of Augusta lau- |
coma Following tue Excessive Use of /
Atr0pia.'
BY Or. Chas. Hicks, OF Dublin-"Tabes
Mesentcrica."
BY DIR. j. &. Lollardy. Of savannah
syphilis; The Importance OF Thorough
Diagnosis and Long Continued Treat
uent.'
BY DR.. e. W. Lane. Of statosboro-
~ Case Of Double Uterus, with FpWs IN
Each"
By Dr. X. o. Engran, Of Montezuma-
"Conccntric Enlargement OF me Wrlblin
syphilis"
BY Dr.. j. J.. Stevens Of MagOn-USOmp ]