Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
sKETCH on HIs CAREER.

Dr. Shields was native of this city.
having been born here on the first day
of the year 1856. His father James w.
Shields who preceded him to the grave
by only a few months. was then just
amassing the fortune which he left his
son at his death. but he was sufficiently
well off 10 provide a good education Tor
the boy, and the deceased was afforded
every facility for securing the thorough
equipment which so well fitted him for
the practice of his chosen profession. He
was sent to Roanoke College for a time,
and afterwards attended Richmond Col
lege He studied al first with view to
becoming a pharmacist, and after leaV-
ing college became a drug clerk. accept
ing a position i'm the store of Mr.. John
Augustine
1t MAS but a short time after he enter.
ed this business that he determined TO
enter the medical profession. and he ma
circulated at the Medical College of Vir-
ginia. In March. 1879 he graduated
from this institution, and was selected as
one of the graduates to serve at the City
Hospital He remained there for two
years, and then, having decided to limit
his practice to diseases of the eye. ear,
and throat associated himself with DR..
]. A. White at his infirmary, on east
Broad street
STARTED OUT FOR HIMSELF.
He practiced at this infirmary with DR..
White for several years. and about six
years ago decided TO open an office him
self. He thereupon severed his connec-
tion with Or. white and established his
own Office. soon working up large
practice and making for himself name
in the profession and in the city.
None more readily recognized his abll-
ity and his sterling worth than his bro
theirs i'm the profession. and he was elect
ed by them to the presidency of the Aca-
DENY of Medicine and Surgery. He also
held membership in the Medical Society
of Virginia. the American Medical Asso-
citation. and the American Society or
I,aryngology and Otology an exceedingly
exclusive organization and from time TO
time contributed valuable papers on
various subjects for the ediication OF
the members of these societies.
VALUABLE TO THE PROFESSION.
DR. Shields was most valuable man TO
the profession. and was held in the high
est esteem by his brother practitioners
and the public generally. AS gentle as
woman and as courageous and firm as he
was gentle. he was at home In the sick
room or i'm the operating room, and .ng
his life he effected many remarkable
cures.
Seven wears ago deceased began lee
,,r,ng M the Medical College of Vir-
glnia on subjects pertaining TO diseases
Of the eye. ear and throat, in which he
had from his earliest student days
evinced deep interest.
Four years ago the faculty Of the col
lege created a professorsnip or tnese
t.IJ Il. 81 taI 70.
Tho chair. He retained II up to the time
~ his death. and ranked high among
the tutors at this old institution.
one of Dr. Shieldss most conspicuous
traits was his generosity. No person In
naed of his services was ever turned
10Y because OF lack OF money. One
instance among many Is that of man
without a cent who applied to him for
medical aid A very tedious and DIM.
cult operation, lasting all day, was nee
assarv but without hesitation. he de-
voted the time to the case, turning away
fen or fifteen other patients. This will
serve TO illustrate the love OF his fellow
creatures. which befitted the true physi-
clan.
mr. Shields was confirmed In the Epis-
copal Church when II years old. and at
the time OF his death was member or
the yeSfry or Sl. Idui SHuASH anu "'
active churchman.
Deceased was Master Mason, or
Dove Lodge. a member of the Order OK
the Golden Chain, and Of the Phi Delta
Theta Society, of his Alma Mater. In 1881
he married Miss Margaret Pew. or
Lexington, Mo-, distant relative OF his
family. and she with four small children,
three girls and one boy, survives him.
TRIBUTES TO HIS MEMORY.
Roth the faculty OF the Medical Col
lore OF Virginia and the Academy OF
Medicine and Surgery held called meet
Inrs last evening. and took suitable ac-
| ,ion concerning the death OF their as
! soclate. Resolutions were adopted by
| both bodies The faculty in their reso-
| mtions assert that the loss OF DIR. Shields
| Il one that cannot be repaired, and a
high tribute is paid him as an earnest
| student, a distinguished graduate. a
| lecturer. and Il professor.
| The deceased's remains will be In
TERED in Hollywood. and the funeral
will take place from ST. Paul's church
| this Afternoon at O'clock Rev. DIR.
| Hartley Carmichael will conduct the
service. assisted by Rev. DIR. Goodwin, OF
ST. Johns church.
The vestry OF st. Paul's church will
serve as honorary pall-bearers and the