The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-18

banquet hall We're thrown open and the
guests We're ushered in. The decorations
We're simple, consisting mainly of palms
and ferns arranged along the tables, and
were very effective choice menu and
excellent service were marked features
OF the banquet after which DIR. Alexan-
der Donald made a short address of well
come to the visiting members of the pro-
fession and introduced Dr. George r..
Kicker, of Minneapolis, the postmaster
OF the evening.
The toasts offered were informal in ma
ture and pertained largely to subjects
connected with the work and practice Of
a physician. DR.. K. st. Jonn Perry was
introduced to speak upon the subject
The Country Doctor" commenting on
his work and opportunities. 1t appeared
however, that by preconcerted arrange
ment. he devoted his remarks to the wor-
rtes which beset the life of a city phy-
stefan, and left the description of country
life to the following speaker, who is a
resident of the city DIR. Perry said in
part:
md that my appearance here this
evening is in gross violation of one Of
the first principles of medicine, to avoid
substitution, as 1 shall speak principally
OF the work of our city friends. Yet L
snail endeavor to put the subject before
you as 1t appears to those of us who
follow the profession in country places.
There was time when / was a city
doctor, but the past few years have been
spent in the rural districts. | like the
country life. We are Independent and
find only one homeopath in town Fur
this reason we are forced to cultivate the
habft OF depending wholly upon cur own
resources, which develops the faculty
OF studying hard for abstruse points
without undue protestation
To be city doctor is a different thing.
"a IlXY to
willing assistance of men of broader ex-
perience at his call. and with the re
sources of a great medical institution
within reach, it would appear easy for
him to fall into the habit of depending
upon help in his work To be a city
physician tends to draw ones attention
to special lines of work and to the study
or particular branches of medical re-
search. This is good. but not good
enough. Let me advise ali young men
VINO are combining their efforts to special
INES to go to the country for a season
There every doctor is upon equal footing
With the minister and receives three
KINDS or pie and roast chicken when he
calls. The city life is pleasant. and
there. as in every other branch of his
work, the doctor with a purpose finds
his call In ministering to the Suffering
ana IN bringing cheer into homes Shad-
owed with death by his healing power"
THIS IS DIFFERENT.
In speaking upon the subject of ''The
city Doctor, DR.. j. r. Lewis paid trjb-
ute to the physicians whose scenes of
labor lie In country places in graceful
manner. He said
Far from the din Of the maddenfng
throng, the country doctor reigns SUI
preme. Into his character Is gathered
all that goes to make a man lovabIe.
1t is his mission to cure the aches of
the BODY, and in the prosecution of his
duties full many times he has been known
with a helpful word to cure an ache of
the soul as well. The opportunity of the
country doctor far exceed those of a
city physician. He is truly the family
physician, as in his rounds he meets
ana treats the old and young alike. and
for very unlike maladies as we'll I sup
pose the oasis in his life comes about the
time OF the annual medical institute ban
quet, as he is always In attendance. and
l 90 not need to say that without his
help and assistance and the Inspiration
OF ms work and example, much good
work would be left undone
The country doctor of today is not the
country doctor. Of yore. He is equipped
With the best Of educational advantages
he has we'll filled libraries and resources
at MS command which are equal to those
OF any of his brethren of the cities Our
country doctors are thinkers. scholars.
conservative and broad-minded men, who
not only number among them some of
our best talent, but ara recognized as a
class OF men whose mission of healing
gives them broad opportunities for service
and chances of doing good which few less
favored could hope for"
THE. YOUNG DOCTOR.
DR.. G. E. Clarke. of Saltwater, one of
the best known homeopathic physicians
In the state, spoke upon the subject of
The Young Doctor In speaking of his
beginnings he said:
1 still remember clearly some thing of
my feelings when I first took up the pro-
fession. l anxiously waited for my first
patient and when he came, found that
he was an insurance man. Even after he
had gone things did not brighten imme-
diately. There was a period of waiting
for practice which was very irksome.
have heard "a great many young physi-
clans speak of their experiences Many
of them were afraid at first, of not get
ting patient and then when the case
came, afraid Of not being able to handle
It.
After all, those hard times had a great
deal of joy in them for all of u.s. To do
good is the physicians ambition, and If
he be true man he may realize this
aspiration. The first five years of a doc
tors life often tells the tale of his after
success. 1t Is then that he should i'm
prove his chances of study This period
spent profitably has insured the success
of many man. Constant study and con-
slant work are the only keys to success
in the medical profession. Many a man
has failed because he did not improve
the time which he had to spare"
DR.. f. l.. Beckley spoke with many
quiet touch of humor of the "old doctor"
saying that in former times the physi-
clans rule of practice was simplified to
question of location; above the belt pneu-
monia and below, typhoid fever. Him
self veteran, he mercilessly assailed
the gray heads of the profession and
rained upon them a hail of quips and
jests, yet withal giving them in closing,
the honor which they have deserved.
Dr. Cora Smith Eaton spoke in happy
manner of the relations between the
ladies of the profession and the gentle
men, their seniors in the work, giving
them the title of brothers" which, she
asserted, was due them for their con-
sideration and helpful encouragement.
Dr. Oscar H Hall paid a graceful
tribute to the women of the profession,
paying them the compliment of saying
that they alone possessed what men lack,
the sympathy with suffering which Is
often more powerful than medicine. DR..
E. III. Pratt of Chicago, made the clos
ing address of the evening, calling upon
the doctors to remember that the only
way of achieving success 'is to go after
IT.
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