Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-26
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.

CENTENNIAL ILLUSTRATION. The Connecticut Medical Society Ob- serves the Completion of Its First Century of Existence With Appro- priate and Interesting Exercises-i Valuable Papers Road by Drs. Rus-
 sell of Hartford and (. A. Lindsley
 of New Haven The Microscopic
 Exhibit-The Work of the Sections
 -Omcers Elected-EveniDg Recep-
 ions.
 The Connecticut Medical society opened | the meeting in observance of its centen- | nial yesterday morning in Dwight hall, Yale university grounds, at 10 o'clock. l The first gathering was meeting Of the fellows, at which the following members were present:
 Hartford county-Gurdon W. Russell, Horace l S. Fuller, R. W. Griswold, M. M. Johnson
 New Haven county-Frank B Futile, A Gaares piarna ard B. Amy, F: M: Brsmap, PatEisk s aa Cassidy; Edgerton, Sylvester W. Turner, c. A. Sears Dr. Potter. - ,,,.,,. c. Haven.
 BUSINESS TRANSACTED.
 The report of the treasurer, w. w. Knight, showed receipts of $2,064.76 ex- penses amounting to $833 12 and balance on hand of $1 ,2s1 GA.
 Dr. 0. A. Lindsley reported the offer of the New Haven free library to accept the books of the society and the offer was accepted. There are between 200 and 300 volumes.
 Dr. M. O. White reported concerning the proposed amendment of the bylaws. The report was discussed. The society then voted that the annual meetings shall be held at New Haven and Hartford alter nately, except when some other place is assigned by unanimous vote. It was also voted that one member of the committee on publication shall be an assistant sec- | retary, the same to be chosen by the geo. | retary.
 Another new section provides that all l offices but that of secretary be elected annually, the latter for term of four years.
 The amendment to change the name of county associations to county meetings was not adopted. The other recommends tions were approved.
 The annual address of the president, Charles A. Lindsey of this city, was pre- scented, and paper on "The Early Physi- clans and ye State of Medicine in Connect icut Previous to 1792" was read by Dr. Gurdon w. Russell of Hartford.
 Dh. RUssELLs ADDRESS.
 Dr. Russell of Hartford who is 6 retired
 physician, is one of the most highly es-
 teemed medical men of the state.
 He is now retired from active
 practice on 8 considerable income and
 moves in the best circles of society.
 Though somewhat advanced in years, he is
 still possessed of good degree of health.
 avenue and host of loving friends. He
 is a beloved physician. A part of his
 admirable paper, which was quite lengthy,
 was read by Dr. Storrs, Dr. Russell resun-
 ing the concluding portion. It is g very
 studied and masterly paper, and will
 doubtless be printed and carefully pre-
 served in the archives of the society. Dwight hall contained large and appre J ciative audience at the reading of the pa , pers. Among those present ware many o1 , the most distinguished physicians in the state and leading citizens of New Haven , Governor Bulke1ey came in and took {
 seat on the platform just before the papers were read and was introduced to the audi
 ence.
 PRESIDENT LINDsLEY's ADDRESS. President c. A. Lindsley's address suitably re ferred to the society's century of existence "l life endearing,' he said, 'is title of charac ter, a voucher of responsibility" "The societ! n | now enters upon it's second century with undim Q inished vitality and with indications that it i l. yet in it's youth, with promise that future centu l. ries may find it growing Respecting such an in . l stitution have no revolutionary reforms to sug l. l gest.''
 Dr. Lindsley then referred to the brothers wh'
 during the year had joined the silent majority l To Dr. Isaac G. Porter or New London, an ex president of the society, he paid a feeling, an!
 ae events P one ne and # concluding. "a memory fragrant with good deed
 name and emulate hf worth.'' l. In a fine tribute to Dr. Levi Ives of this city ,, For his manly character he was respected
 for his integrity he was trusted, for his judgmen y was a typical beloved physician of whom e may be more truly said than anyone I eve
 None knew him but to love him. Il None named him but to praise.' mHs G, has gone to his rest full of years an
 do more ore ample justice to these and other name r. Proceeding, Dr. Lindsey said: The unques d tioned benefits which are everywhere recognize to result from the stated occasions of profession t al intercourse make it very much to be desire
 that all reputable members of our prOfessio should be associated together with in the stat " society.
 y The revision of the bylaws and the pendin q medical practice act then received attention an 1T the deadlock in the legislature which hinder ;a rtories have already won the battle against tn ts must soon follow She She viii not be the last to giv W safe harbor to the horde of impostors escapin ,r from other states and focking here to prey upo ' our communities. The speaker thought the les
 islature would take proper action in time, as to life and limb the public health and sufferin >f 1 humanity.
 ths 9ss Society in > l tice act be continued at the next working SCI
 
 general government be obtained ne R for Il the P Pa, 1 society add it's endorsement to the project. A
 cessfal | without vii the fostering aid from the ge, I
 eral government. "such gathering of scientist D. congresses which have been held in Europe, wi r, surely be promotive of progress, stimulants
 % thought and s posisies % asencies @ in 1he advance % le ment of science and through science of thos as na resus .t the betterment of man.
 st fits and encourage with liberal pecnniary ai re such organizations. Our own government wi re be solicited to do so for this congress- pr The other proposition was like the first, chil ta a of the American Medical association. t- A bill has been presented to congress to estal ef fish department of public health at Washingto nMl M under the direction of g medical secretary "a "a public healths'' who shall be member of th IL cabinet.
 pr The need and importance of such an office is was urged as 8 matter of national importance 6 ,n regards the public health
 As The United States has commercial relation 'u with almost every part of the habitable world. U Thers are certain exotic diseases of an epiden Io ic character which have more than once invade ie se this country with most disastrous effects. 'u Local health organizations cannot be relied uy .n on, except possibly in some large port like Ne It York, Boston or New Orleans, to prevent futur
 invasions. A health department at the seat C - the national government in constant commun ar cation with foreign ports through proper officer ;e is eminently needed, and the proper scope an 'g field of such a department was referred to. Tn es it's endorsement in the form of a resolution to 70 sent to our representatives in congress. .. ! now declare the meeting of the preSiden IS and fellows open and ready for the transactio a- ! of business.
 Y, Officers as follows were elected: President
 dent, Francis D. Edgarton, Middletown; secre
 tary, N. B. Wordn, Bridgeport; treasurer, W
 w. Knight Hartford; committee on matters c
 I professional interest in the state John G. Star l. l ton, New London; Walter H. Holmes, Water ls bury; dissertator, Francis J. Young, Bridgeport
 AFTERNOON DoINGs. 70 In the afternoon the various section le met in the rooms assigned for these meet ,r iDgs, at which papers and discussions o 's special interest to the profession occupie, g most of the time.
 d The public are cordially welcomed to tn - morning, sessions at which the general sd
 dresses are read.