The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-24
THE DOCTORS BANQUET.
" Medicine Men " Enjoy n Pleasant Event.
ON Elected.

Omcer-
The annual meeting Of the Richmond
Academy OF Medicine and Surgery was
held last night in the hall of the y.
NJ. c. A. building. There were about
fifty members Of the organization pres
ent After the usual routine business
was disposed of, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
President Or. Landon h. Edwards
First Vice President. DR.. John y. Up
shur: Second Vice-President DR.. j. =.
Nassie: Third Vice-President. Or. j. W.
Henson. Secretary, DR.. Mark W. Peyser,
Assistant Secretary, Or. W. +. Beazley;
Treasurer. DR.. J. +. Woodward. Libra
rian. DR.. r. A. Nichols.
After the election OF officers. the mem
bers. repaired 10 Evensen's parlors next
TO Twelfth and Main streets. where the
banquet was held. The banquet, board
extended the. full length Of the double
parlors. and was prertily dressed FOR the
occasion. A complete menu of all the
choicest viands and dainties was served
i'm excellent style, and the members or
RichmOnds famous medical organization
did ample justice 10 the occasion. The
best OF goOd-fellowship prevailed. and the
evening was spent IN highly enjoyable
way by every one present.
Or. J. S. Wexford fully bore out his
reputation as an eXtemporaneous speaker
IN his position as POSTMASTER
DIT. W. :. Gordon. the first speaker
reviewed the work of the past year, say
ing it would If IL were an earnest Of that
TO come. place the Academy among the
foremost medical bodies.
Dr. Edwards. the incoming president
who is professor of the practice of medi-
cine I'm the University College OF Medi-
cine. paid a high compliment TO Or Cor
don for his efficient work and faithful
performance of duty. aud hoped to merit
by earnest endeavors the mantle fallen
upon his shoulders.
DR. Parker. the youthful member. said
ne never felt younger. and remarked tho
rise In knowledge and cultue of ;he po-
fcssion.
DR.. Shields responded TO the toast. The
Medical College of Virginia. saying the
healthful rivalry OF the two medical in
stitutions in tho city would and has re-
bounded 10 the benefit Of both. lie paid
his compliments 10 Dr. Parker on the
woman question. and said he would no
doubt be appointed OH the committee 20
examine the "her"-hook which would
soon take the place OF the hymn-book.
Or Hugh " Taylor answered 20 the
toast. The University College of Medi-
cine" saving there was A. good mate
rial In Richmond az in New York TO
teach the young men Of the South. We
but need 20 be- earnest I'm our efforts TO
prevent the annual exodus TO northern
medical schools Richmond would soon
become a medical centre.
Dr. Oppenhimer responded 20 the toast
Board Of Health" n Is matter OF
imposslbility 10 reproduce I'm type his
inimitable language and facial express
sion
DR. Michaux said he was IN excellent
speaking condition. because the oysters
had gone 10 his head. Unless the
amount Of sickness increases. Doe thinks
committee should De- appointed 90 tn
vestigate the Board of Health.
DR.. Upshur responded 10 the toast
"The Profession OF Richmond" paying a
glowing tribute 10 tine members who
have passed, saying that their mantles
have fallen on worthy shoulders He is
more proud 20 be a member of the pro-
fession of Richmond than he would be
OF any he knows He concurred with
Or. Taylor in saving that il rests with
us to make Richmond a medical centre,
and the young men especially have the
incentive for doing earnest thorough
work
To the toast "The Trained Nurse. D."
Dr VIM responded. saying that this
calling had opened mp a new avenue. and
calling attention 10 those who had gone
out Of the schools I'm Richmond 10 sur
rounding cities
DR.. Arthur Jordan responded 90 the
toast. European Medical Education. "
He said Vienna leads I'M general medi-
cine. but America stands far pre-emi-
ncnt in surgical work.