The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-02

Another delightful selection by the or
chestra, and then DIR. J. b. Harolson, who
had been selected by his fellows, advanced
10 the iootlights and delivered his saluta-
tory. The doctor, while making no pre-
tensions 10 oratory, held the audience In
wrapt attention with his well prepared and
forcibly delivered speech. He was frequent
ly applauded, and Is 10 be congratulated
for the admirable manner in which he nc
quilted himself. The orchestra played one
OF its most inspiring airs. as a compliment
10 the young 0sculapian's eloquence.
NEEDS or THE COLLEGE.
Judge Cooper then introduced Chancel-
lor b. NJ. Estes, whom he stated wanted 10
speak Of the needs Of the Medical college
at present. The chancellor Is one Of those
popular idols OF the people OF Memphis,
and was greeted with the heartiest ap-
plausc.. Briefly preiacing his remarks by
a graceful acknowledgment OF the courtesy
shown him, he said: 81 bear TO you, fell
low citizens, an important commission
from the faculty Of the Medical college. II
has grown and developed into one Of the
fixed institutions Of the south, but under
the most embarrassing trials. II has been
built up by the energy and brains Of some
Of our leading physicians, helped TO a
limited extent by the subscriptions
Of few public spirited citizens.
It's success has been great success because
II has In its lecture-rooms some Of the
most eminent physiciansin the land. But
the salaries paid these distinguished gen.
tlemen are triAing and paltry In proper
ton 10 their ability and untiring labor.
The medical college should be one Of the
chief prides OF our city. II has struggled
against difficulties and has valiantly sur
mounted them 10 a degree worthy the
highest congratulation. The time has
come when the people Of Memphis, in that
spirit Of devotion which has always charac.
tcrizcd them In public demand, should
come 20 the help Of this most worthy insti.
tuition and place Il beyond the need Of
help. The faculty only get the matricula-
ton fecs. There were nj the session Just
closed 100 students. Tonight you
have fifty.iour OF them In your presence
commissioned 30 20 forth and practice
| their profession. Tho buildings all need
repair and enlargement Tho lecture-room
IA 4 disgrace, when we consider that u has
10 be occupied by 20 learned faculty, and
such an array OF brilliant and ambitious
Young men. Memphis cannot DO built up
by her cotton and her commerce. With
an Der hopes and promises, and however
abundant, these viii not make a city. Art
and science must 10 hand In hand with
them. II Il not pleasant fact, but never
| thelcsa true, Memphis ~ behind all OF the
cities OF the south and north In arts and
sciences. Look nj Cincinnati. once deris-
lively called Porkopols, now the center OF
art, music and science. Its these that have
have made her a great city. and the pride
OF tho west. A bridge acroas the river
| win he a great commercial advantage, but
II will not mako Memphis what she de-
serves and aspircs 20 be with her fast ac-
cumulaiing wealth unless she fosters and
culiivaics the arts and sciences. IL Ia
high time the people were being aroused
10 action upon this line. Under all Of IL
disadvantages the institution has, within
| the past two years made the rapid progress
| OF 06 per cent. Of past years. The lecture
room needs 10 bc enlarged, and In this
connection ! say with humiliation, that
the lcciure.room Il a disgrace, whom Ne
| think Of the eminent men who 30 ably
instruct within it, narrow and dilapi-
dated walls, the brilliant and am-
bilious young men, who yearly
crowd within In Il. The anatomical rooms
need 10 be- rufttcd and enlarged, and, In
fact, all Oi the buildings are inahcpuae 10
the progrcs and absolute needs OF this
grand and noble institution. Ten thou
sand dollars n MI that n asked for this
good purpose. The physicians have sub
scribed 5000 OF II themselves. They now
ask the public-spiitcd men OF this city TO
raise that fund Tor them. They will do u,
am sure, for money cannot be cofiribu.
TIL 10 q wortAier cause. The ietulty Of
the college have arranged. and will lay the
matter before the public, and ask
en- proper way for this amount.
Tho board al directors, along
with the faculty have invited aud named
the following citizens ~ q committee oil
co-laborcrs with Them In this cause: :
John overton, IT,, n. b. snowden, ID. y
Porter, John VIZ Cochran, John X. Speed,
John s. Tool, Geo. Arnold. r. ]: Morgan,
s. Mansfield, W. D. Mallory, N. NJ. Jones,
John X. Goodwin, w. NJ. snecd, j. 4 Rob
inson, I. N. Snowslcn, w. l. Clapp, u
l.owcnrein. Napoleon lIill. J.. =. hcnkcn,
Jas Ice, IT,, W. W. schooldeld, y. T.
An,lcnon. n. N. Nicely. J. II. Martin,