New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-08
ENTERTAINING THE MEDICAL lien.
HoSPITALITIEs OF ATLANTA EXTENDED TO THE
vIsIToRS-TO MEET IN PHILADELPHIA
NEXT YEAR

Atlanta, Ca. May (specaD.-The members of
the American Medical Association combined busi-
ness with large amount of pleasure again on this
the third day Of their annual gathering The sew
eral sections held as usual, early morning sessions
for the reading of papers, all the members later
assembling in the Opera House. where after the
transaction Of routine business. Dr. Nicholas Semi
Professor of Surgery in Rush Medical College.
Chicago, read a paper on surgery. which was re-
ceived with frequent expressions Of warm approval
by the whole body of his auditors and professional
associates. Dr. Senn's paper was an earnest plea
for conservatism In surgery. He condemned with
especial severity the recklessness with which so
many routine operators advise and perform. abso-
lutely without occasion. certain genealogical oper
atoms. He characterized harmful the custom
followed by many practitioners OF removing the
vermform appendix on the first indication OF trou-
ble and deprecated also too hasty and confident
resort TO the knife in brain surgery and other
branches, and in closing expressed again his dis
trust bold and rapid operating as opposed to the
work of the conscientious and cautious surgeon
After the reading OF this paper. the Association
adopted the report Of its Committee on Vivisection.
favoring action resisting the enactment Of anti
vivisection legislation Philadelphia was chosen as
the place OF meeting next year. This afternoon
the centennial of Jenners discovery of vaccination
was celebrated, papers by DR.. G. NJ Sternberg.
Surgeon General of the United States Army Dr.
~ s. Davis. of Chicago. and other well-known
practitioners being read
The visiting physicians and surgeons were the
invited guests this afternoon at bicycle tea given
at Brook wood. the attractive summer home OF Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Thompson. just out of the city,
There was a bicycle parade along Peachtree-st. to
Brookwood Captain r. j. Lowry's tally-ho and
long train Of carriages bringing up the rear This
evening A. w. Calhoun. the original of the be-
nIgnant and famous oculist in Harry Stillwelrs
story Sons and Fathers; r. b. Ridley and DIR.
J. s. Todd, all living In Peachtree-st. gave recep-
tions in honor OF their visiting associates each
hostess being assisted in receiving by dozen or
so OF the best known women in Atlanta society:
The committees Of the local Medical Society, OF
which DR.. w. F. Westmoreland. DR.. J. McFadden
CASTOR, jr., DR.. w. s. Ekn and others are re.
spectively chairmen, have been unremitting and
markedly successful in their endeavors to provide
for the comfort and the entertainment Of their
guests.
The annual meeting adjourns Tomorrow. when
the new officers will be elected. 1t Is understood
that the Nominating Committee Will present the
name of DR.. Nicholas Sem, OF Chicago. for presi-
dent. The nomination Is equivalent to election.
DR. Sem was born In Switzerland In 1874 and came
to this country in 1867 with his parents, who made
their home In Wisconsin He was graduated from
the Chicago Medical College In 1868. and Is sur
geon of national reputation, the author or many
works on surgery, a member OF various medical
societies In the country. and Is expresident OF the
American Surgical Society and several other bodies