The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-06
TEN MORE PHYSICIANS
TO MAKE NAME ron THBM'EL'AS
IN me SCIENTIFIC WORLD.
First commencement Of The unworthy
College of Medicins- Address oy "''
Basbes-Aluani association.


success in their chosen profession, were
given the degree OF NJ. d. They were
fine-looking, intellectual body OF rising
young doctors. and at least some OF them
will be- heard from later by the oioer
members Of that profession.
Quite large assembly of the friends
Of the new institution were present at
the exercises. which were OF a nighly
interesting character The stage upon
which the graduating class, together with
the members Of the Faculty and num-
Der of other prominent physicians, occu-
pied places was prettily dressed with
palms and petitioners. while well-train-
ed orchestra discoursed excellent music
during the evening.
THE GRADUATES.
The exercises Of the evening were OPEN
ed with prayer by Rev. Dr. Moses d.
Hoge, after which the diplomas were
delivered by DR.. Hunter Mcclure presi-
dent of the Faculty. The graduates
are:
Dr. c. NJ. Alfred, Columbus, o.; Dr.
Hugh s. Cumming, Hampton. Va; Dr.
Richard T. Davis. Loretto. Va; Or. y.
X. Hays, oxford, n. c.; DR.. John Law
renee, Columbus. o.; DR.. Hugh Mcclure
Davis Mills, Va; Dr. G. b. Nuckols
Gambetta. Va; Dr. Robt c., Randolph
Boyce, Va; DR.. S. c. Warner, White
Gate. Va.
In delivering the diplomas Dir. Nc
CURE made brief speech, I'm which he
referred TO the time when he and DR..
Moses ID. Hoge were present at a nota-
BILE gathering in an English university
and witnessed the conference of honorary
degrees upon certain distinguished grad
yates OF the institution
He congratulated the young men re-
ceving their diplomas. and stated that
they had worked hard and faithfully for
these distinctions.
THg ADDRESS.
Dr. Mcclure then introduced. with some
brief but appropriate remarks as the
orator of the evening the Hon. f. II.
Busbee. OF Raleigh, ~ c.
Mr.. Busbee said that he felt highly
gratihed 10 be present at the inPal
commencement exercises OF the institu-
ton. For many years, said he the ult-
mate success Of new medical college
must be a subject for grave considera-
ton. He alluded TO the many difficulties
to which newly-established institution
Of medical science must necessarily be
subjected. and contended that there
similar institutions in the same city. upon
the ground that competition would be a
help to both Institutions, and spoke OF
the many advantages which were to be
found i'm Richmond for successfully con-
Quoting such an institution OF learning.
in city said he, it was true That a
medical institution could be best con
Quoted. In a city clinical study and a
large variety Of patients were available.
I'm Richmond had been performed some
of the most important operations and
promulgated some OF the most imDOr-
tant discoveries in medicine. The Con-
federate surgeon, with imperfect and an
tiquated instruments. he'd performed
operations that would have appalled, less
devoted men. The Confederate surgeon
had reflected new luster upon the pro-
fession he honored.
HONOR TO THT COUNTRY DOCTOR.
Mr.. Busbee admitted that it was natural
and commendable in the young physician
10 desire to win fame and honor in
large city: but he held up as an example
worthy Of all emulation the life and the
career of the country doctor. He con-
tended that it was more important that
the country doctor should be an all-round
physician than the city physician. He
contended for higher education In medi-
cine, particularly the education of the
hand for surgical operations.
Man, he said, was tool-using animal,
and ne deprecated putting "A scapel into
the hands of youth who could not shave
himself.
Another point he impressed was the
necessity of the physicians teaching the
family and servants the art Of nursing
and preparing food. and thought that this
art should be taught in medical colleges.
,sxrr,ar sr.-arr-~oa-x
Mr.. Busbee spoke at some length upon
expert testimony. and warned the young
physician against Understanding the
knowledge OF lawyers on this subject.
lie made some good thrusts at the lads
of the day. such as themicrobe theory,
and deprecated the too hasty use Of the
knife.
In conclusion. the speaker paid a glow
Ing tribute TO the sef-sacrifce and hdei-
Nv Of the country physician, and claimed
that a successful country practitioner
must be a man Of wide ana varied learn
ing in his profession.
Mr.. Busbee Is a clear and graceful
speaker, and has an attractive delivery
He was listened to with close attention
by his hearers.
DELIVERY OF PBIzFs.
After the address the various prizes
were delivered as follows:
First honor medal Faculty price, 10
DIR. John Lawrence. of Ohio; delivered
bv Professor Thomas j. Moore, NJ. ID.
Powers-Taylor Drug Companys prize
surgical implements). TO DR.. George +.
Reid. Of North Carolina; delivered by
Professor j. Allison Hodges, NJ. d.
Bartlett, Garvens Co.'S prize 'anlpu-
tating imphments), to DR.. John Law
renee Of Ohio; delivered by Professor W.
r. Oppenheimer. NJ D.
Toxicology prize poisoning test case
given by Or. Chalkley), to Dr. Hugh NC
CURE. of Virginia; delivered by Professor
Charles H. Chakley, NJ. ID.
Valentine Company's prize (medicai
books) to Mr.. A. 5. Kemper, of Virginia;
delivered by Professor Jacob MichauA'
NJ. u.
Pharmacy prize gold medal. given by
the Pharmacy Faculty.. to Mr.. I. X
Link, of Virginia, delivered by H. W.
Powers. Esq.
Rrc, pTIoN AT DIR. MGrrRFs,
After the commencement exercises Or.
Hunter Mcclure rendered the members
of the graduating class reception al
bis residence. corner of Sixth and Grace
etreets number Of intimate friends
of DR. Mcclure were also present, ana
,he voung doctors were given highly
eniovobIe evening at the hospitable home
Of the president of the new institution
APPOINTMENTS.
The Faculty of the University Colese
of Medicine report the following hospi,si
appointments: To st. Lukes iospi.a,'
,,s,.,.ona Va Or Robert {. Randolph