New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08

HISTORY tells us that the greatest glory Of
verslties aud lyceums founded reared and fostered
oy me patronage and intelligent generosity Of wealth
THE CITY MUST SOON AWAKE.
1t Is hardly possible to believe that this great city
WIZ much longer remain uncarng and unconscious Of
her greatest glory. The noble gifts which have been
made during the past few gears to educational In
suVutons, and especially to medical colleges inspire
mo nope that the stream OF emotional benevolence
ior 'he sick and suffering is being turned into intel
iectuai channels for higher educational needs. and
may We not believe that in the near future this city
snah produce class of medical Of broaier culture
VINO shall enter on their life work from higher
Rane, carrying with them to the couch Of suffering
oesuer sklll, greater devotion and moro compre
th realization Of the nobility OF the work which
tney have given themselves In this connection there
IS need OF the establishment of scholarships fellow
ships and Independent lectureShps, which shall
sDie scholars OF limited means TO engage In scientific
work II is part OF history that as a rule the
most faithful and efficient scientific medical work
earlier professional life had only such opportnites
a. .hey made for themselves, who were hampered,
ot'on almost to the verge of despair by their lack
ot means. While approaching most fully the value
~ auvefslty In developing character, believe It may
De carried too far, and that many stewards OF idle
millions win one day give an account for their failure
~ supply abundant means whereby brilliant may
re enabled to develop their full powers for the ben
easo oe created public medical opinion which shall
b S scientific attachments TO become so much
htonorable than mere professional SUCCESS which so
1en depends on social rather than mental powers, to
tho 1 Young mon of wealth and intelligence TO devote
tuoir HVes 10 study and research such work might
Ven DC done In connection with our colleges under
. . auspices OF our medical societies. II there
gsSehty such places OF work to-day. ! am confident
thry would be quickly filed by enthusiastic and IN
toheent WORKERS., and who can estimate tho amount
,nhhuence II would have in unwilling the obsc1res
m surround so many OF the vital problems
presg upon US for solution In almost every depart
ment OF medicine.
CLEARING HOUSE, NEEDED.
Medical men need "cleariug house1 as much
as DO the banks they need exchange where each
may bring the results of his work, and learn what
MS iellow worker may have done in way Of support
or opposition and most Of all we need controlling
spirit head to plan lines Of attack, to bring to-
gether tho scattered forces for their own and the
general good. II is my ambition TO SEQ the Academy
occupy this position standing as the centre about
Tncn All me workers. Of our city may gather, giving
mem IN return loftier ideals Inspiring In them Strong
anil, an 70 be truly sclenuhc men, While Il not
Work but also rewards every praisewOrhy achieve
ne IN order that our Academy may thus become
sne oentIe OF the scientific activities OF the entire
profession i must have suitable home-a building
INA, SHAH furnish accommodations for a large and
Mehh,seiected library, with reading rooms, and com
modious meeting rooms for all the medical societies
o. the city, such a building the Academy Is now
longer an experimental has passed successfully
through through the pers and contentious Of its infancy,
manhood. The spirit Of devotion to high scientific
purpose which actuated its founders and which has
always been one OF It's characteristics has cansed It
rom year 70 year 70 grow In professional esteem and
Pubic confidence until &c may truly DO said that Il
IS The strongest power in this city for the advance
mrnt OF scientific medicine. n has Outgrown its
buiiding accommodations: its library longer
NM shetroom and Is constantly exposed TO dest"uc
Ton Tho building not being fire proof Its sections
work Is crippled IL IS unable 10 do the good work II
might do on account OF It's limited space The need
Of new Academy building with flre-proof section
ior our library Is an urgent one. and II shrink from
our responsibilities n this matter. we shall prove
falso 70 the legacy received from those who gave
much OF labor and sacrifice 10 bring Il TO its PRESENT
growth and usefulness. As we recall the many DIS
and Eho did so much 10 make II a centre Of medical
thought, not stimulated 70 greater endeavors
10 greater sacrifice, 20 an energy akin to enthusiasm
which never rests until II has realized the
The. great thoughts and possibilities which gave IL
BIRTH
ASSURANCE or ULTIMATE SUCCESS.
What has already been accomplished gives as
surance Of ultimate before have it's fell
lows been united In opinion to immediate Deces-
dty Of new building The Academy funds, with the
pledges Of money which have already been received
leave little doubt that before another twclvemonth
II viii have a building In every way adapted TO
ts scientific work. To the accomplishment OF this,
let each fellow give himself heartily, not only by
trfbutng himself, but By interesting hts friends and
gaining donations from them for. as has often been
stated each citizen s. personally Interested In every
thing that shall advance medical science. II the
profession IN this city have free 10 large
and wellseected medical library, with scientific
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