The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-17

Banquet Given at Night
ALLEGHASY SPRINGS, Sept. 16-TSpe-
cialI-The society convened at 1890
this morning DR.. John s. Apperson Of
fered q olution to the effect that all
follows who are in arrears four years in
the payment of their dues have their
names dropped from tho list OF mem
bers. After some discussion the resolu.
ton passed.
DR.. Richard T. Stell made his re port
as treasurer and the report was referred
to the auditing committee. Drs j. Il.
Patterson OF Lynchburg, and Julian FL.
Ahbitt were elected to fellowship into
the society.
DR.. 5. w. Dickinson, OF Marion, read a
paper on Some Now Ideas that are Old. -
He was followed by DR.. c. NJ. Back.
ford, Of Lynchburg, who inte- tanned the
society for thirty minutes by the de-
livery of thoughtful lecture on, "-rhe
Causative Relations OF Bacteria to Dis
ease"
The discussion Of the paper occupied
several hours and was participated in by
Drs. Joseph Price, of Philadelphia;
Thomas j. Moore, Of Richmond; Lewis
G. Pedigo, OF Roanoke; &. b. Massie,
of Philadelphia, and others. The re-,
marks of DR.. Price were profoundly In
teres.ing. His success as m abdominal
surgeon has been great und, strict
observance of the gospel OF clean
liness."
AT the afternoon meeting, two Nom
bers of the medical examining board
having resigned, the society preceded
10 the nomination of others to FIJI the
vacancies. DIR. Paulus A. Irving, of
Richmond, and John w. billiard, of
Lynchburg, were chosen to fill the va
cancies.
DIR. w. nj. O'Brien, OF Alexandria, Va,
read paper on Injuries of the Knee,
Their Treatment and Results, With Spe-
cial Reference to the Prevention and
Cure Of Supperative Action in and About
the Joint The paper was discussed by
Drs. Hugh T. Nelson, of Charlottes-
Vile; Herbert. NJ. Nash. of Norfolk;
Thomas Moore, of Riohmond: and
others.
The new president, DR.. H. NJ. Nash,
was introduced by DR. Latham, who was
greeted by the society with en- thusiastie
applause. DR.. L. G. Pedigo read paper
on "Some Uses Of the Iodides," which
was favorably commented upon by
number OF gentlemen.
resolution of thanks was passed for
the hospitality extended the members
OF the society by the pro ?rietor Of the
springs. II the evening papers were
read by Drs. Robt o. Owen, of Lynch
burg; Joseph Pri e, Of Philadelphia;
G. Betton Massie, Of Philadelphia;
Irving G. Ross, OF Washington, D. c.,
and j. Samuel Fort, of Ellicott City,
Maryland, after which the society ad-
| journed sine die
Then came the banquet, which was o
magnificent affair. Claret, sherry and
champagne ilowo in great profu sion and
all were soon in state of exhilaration.
Many beautiful ladies were present and
their merry Laughter added charm TO
the occa hon as nothing else can After
the following toests the lively ltoup
dispersed at q. m. This has been one
of the most important and interesting
meetings Of the society ever held.
ToAsTs.
1. "Our Invited Guests" DR.. Edward
Ricketts,, Of Cincinnati.
.. The Medical Society of Virginia.
Brothers, Let Us Love One Another"
Dr. w. w. Pax.
3. The Alumni of the University of
Virginia. There We're Giants in Taose
Days" DR.. Stewart Mcclure.
4. Modern Surgery. Pluck and
Soap, Like all Good Things, if We Can't
Get Money, Come High" DR.. A. Price.
$. Tho Country Doctor. Solid and
Self reliant IIo Fights the Battle OF Re
sponsibility," DR.. r. w. Martin.
& Tho Eye. the Window of the
Soul" DR.. j. a. White.
T. The Medical College of Virginia.
May She Live Long and Prosper" DR..
Michan.
s. The Medical Examining Board.
The Bulwark VS.. Quackery and Igncr-
ance," DR.. Chancellor.
o. Tho University OF Virginia" Dr..
Hugh T. Nelson.
10. The Medical Press" Dr. Ed
wards.
IL. The Ladies. We Can't Get on
Without The M" DR.. C. w. Row.
ClarksOn Re-elected.
| BUFFALO, Sept. 16.-I Speciall-The