The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-06
THOSE YOUNG DOCTORS.
rHETY-FTrE OF THEM RECEIVE
sHEEPSRTNS And DEGREES.
Address Before the Graduating Clsss-Dr
owen the Orator Before tho Alumni
society-Banquet at Night.


Virginia was held at the college build
ing yesterday afternoon at $50 O'Clock
About sevCnty-fve OF the alumni OF
.he college were IN attendance, among
them a numter Of tire most prominent
physicihns Of Richmond. together with
Drs. T honas =. Mathews, Of Manchester;
c. L. Robinson. OF Petersburg; Roderiek
Dew. OF Caroline: William +. Mathews
Of Man chester: 5. y. BarLam, OF Wa
VERY, a nj others.
DR. T aomas +. Mathews, the presl-
dent Of the Association. was in the chair
After tn, reading of the minutes OF the
last nee ing, the committee on member
ship sub ntted the following names an
OF which were unanimously elected mem
bers OF the society: Drs. Nash l.. Snead'
Fork Union, W. l.. Harris. JoyceVlile'
Va; VIII tam Woodiey. Greensboro ~
c.; David Higsanbotham. Granton, va
l. T. Mic.aaels. Richmond; c. \. casey
Bluefsld. W. Va: Thomas W. Dew
Lewiston. Va: ST. Julian Oppeuhimer
Richrlond: -. W. Brown. Petersburg
r.. w Jones. Diamond Grove, Va; Henry
Bruning. Richmond; Thomas J.. Darra-
colt Richmond; X. T.. Franklin. hlch-
mond; W. i. West. Richmond.
Or. Mathews then introduced as the
speaker Of the occasion Or Robert O.
owen. Of 1.yrchburg, who delivered the
annual address before the society.
DR.. owen is tall and commanding In
appearance. and speaks I'm "A clear melo-
dious tcne. lie took for his subject
THE UHeXplorcd Continent and en-
deavored TO prove that physical science
was the only realm Of scientific study,
which onercd very broad --~->. for
research 20 the scientific student He
l.. ss
tenderly TO his alma mater and referred
fcehngly TO the death OF the late Or.
Cullen.
The speaker then treated somewhat in
detail the various modern sciences hold
ing the view that whereas there would
always be something 10 learn in each Of
these, the field of discovery was limited
as compared with that of physical
science. Metaphysics. art sculpture. law,
astronomy and mechanical science were
sciences about which original discovery
was limited to narrow spheres. Mathe-
mates was similarly treated in this con-
nectiOn. and the speaker claimed trat
in the sciences Of Government and politi-
cal economy the words of Solomon still
held good-"There is nothing new under
the sun.
Dr. owen said that there were only
two provinces which were as yet uneX-
branches of lght and electricity and the
science Of medicine.
In the branch Of physical science he
spoke of the great discovery Of the cir
culation Of the blood, and referred TO a
number Of valuable discoveries in the
half-explored regions Of the physical or
ganism. emphasizing the great response
bihty resting on the physician to whose
care lives Il suffering humanity were
entrusted.
The speaker pictured graphically the
glorious possibilities offered the young
doctors who were about To step out on the
great arena of life. encouraging them TO
grasp the opportunities held out to them.
and make for themselves names that
would resound through the caverns Of
future ages.
His closing remarks to the young gradu-
ates We're especially appropriate. Ind the
entire address was listened to with close
attention by every one present.
The memorial committee, composed Of
Drs. c. Z. Brock. g. V. Robinson and
W. T. Oppenhimer (chairman), submitted
the following, which was unanimously
adopted
Whereas. It has pleased Almighty God
to remove from our midst our distln-
gushed associate. DIR. J. S. Dorsey Gull
len, therefore be il
Resolved I. That the Society has lost
one of its most efficient members so long
celebrated for his devotion to this insti-
tuition as was daily evinced by his I'M
firing efforts to preserve its time-honored
integrity.
. That We try to emulate his noble
example and foster every interest that
advances our alma mater, from which his
name can never be effaced.
3 That this memorial be spread upon
the minutes Of the Association. and
copy be sent to the bereavcd family.
The following officers for the ensuing
year were unanimously elected:
DR. c. Y. Robinson. Of Petersburg
president: Dr. }. II. Pierpont. Of Pen
sa cola. Florida first vice-president; Or.
H. W Harrison. Of Roanoke, second
OF Richmond. third vice-president Dir.
William O. Baskerville. of oxford. n. c.,
fourth vice-presdent: On William +.
Mercer. of Richmond, secretary; DR. Ed.
Mccarthy. OF Richmond, treasurer.
Orator. DR.. S. W. Dickinson. of Marion.
After the transaction of some routine
matters the meeting adjourned.
commencement Exercises mt the Theatre
The Theatre presented a scene Of ami
nation and culture last evening at SEQ.
when twenty-five young physicians in all
the hope Of enthusiasm. branched out
upon the great arena of life with a sheep
skin in their hands and a medical degree
attached TO their names.
Long before the appointed hour the
theatre was crowded 10 the limit, and
scarcely standing room could be found
on the lower floor. In the audience was
seen a large representation of the most
cultured people in Richmond and a no.
ticeably large delegation from the medical
men Of the city were in attendance 1t
was the hfty-hfth commencement of the
Medical College Of Virginia, and II was
celebrated in a manner that reflected
credit upon that time-hOnOred institution.
On the stage sat the faculty of the col
lege, the graduating class. and score or
more prominent physicians Of Richmond
besides a number OF doctors from dis
tance. The settings of the stage were
especially appropriate, a profusion OF pot
palms and other greens being arranged
with artistic effect.
The young doctors were 1ubilant the
theatre orchestra rendered some attrac-
tive selections. handsome roses and other
flowers were as numerous as they were
acceptable and the occasion was one
which will live as a bright spot In the
memories of as fine a looking body Of
young doctors as ever the Medical Col
lege OF Virginia put forth 10 look after
the peoples physical well-being
The exercises were opened with prayer
by Rev Or. X. III. Pitt, after which DIR.
John S. Wexford. the chairman Of the
faculty. made brief speech. In which
he said that the college was In a more
hourishing condition than ever before,
and the faculty and officers were more