Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-01
MEET IN THE TEMPLE
International Assn Of Railway
Surgeons Begin Their Session.
MANY PHYSICIANS PRESENT,
Fyu TAYLOR and Dr.. Hodges Speak
Words Of Welcome.
,atSIDENT R1ORDAN RESPONDS.
ue also Reads His Annual Address,
which Is Fall of Suggestions
That the Body VIII Doubtless Act
Tpon-Trip Down River To-Day.
,ersIDENT RIORDAN RESPONDS.
rpon-Trip Down River To-Day.

Tho International Association Of Rail-
asy Surgeons. one OF the largest medical
bodies in America. assembled in It's
twelfth annual convention in the Grand
Lodge dining-room at the Masonic Tenn
ple yesterday morning.
The body will continue i'm session here
FOR three days. during which time much
information Of value to the medical pro-
fcssion will Doe disseminated and many
now ideas for the better treatment of
cases Will be exchanged
The association is The most influential
body OF It's kind in existence, and its de-
thcra;ions are always fraught with much
rterest 20 the medical world. Its mem
bsrship includes about 1900 OF the most
eminent surgeons in this country. Canada,
and Mexico. and Of tnese about two
tarls are expected to be in attendance
ca ,he meeting here There are about 800
surgeons already in the city, and the great
bulk oC those yet 10 come are expected
t.s morning. the second day of the ses-
SONS always being the one in which most
interest centres.
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS DISPLAY
ED.
Tile Masonic Temple presented a busy
scene yesterday morning when the assoc
cation convened. The meeting has at
tafsd here a large number of manufac-
r-.rs OF surgical instruments, and in the
foyer adjoining the Grand-Lodge room
tl had their displays Many new and
Sol. we'd instruments were on exhibition
a-. .a these the surgeons manifested
much interest. and the manufacturers
agents did a thriving business listing or
d-rs t.r the various instruments.
The opening session of the association
81. DE-, '4l largely 10 preliminaries pre-
J.-a,r.r 20 the work to follow. Mayor
TAYLOR UecOmed the visitors on behalf
az Pie lty. and DIR. j. Allison Hodges
spoke words of welcome or behalf OF the
profession. President Riordan delivered
j. annual address, and reports from the
other officers were submitted. In the af-
iolu The business Of the association
hs gone into, papers on various topics
'r- read and discussed. and at night a
ption was rendered the visitors at the
Jefferson. followed later on by a minstrel
show and cakc-walk, participated in by
.al negroes.
THE OPENING SESSION.
II was 1915 o'clock yesterday morning
when Dr. G. W. i. Brock. as chairman Of
he Committee of Arrangements. called
the body 10 order ana presented Rev.
Donald Guthrie, who offered PRAYER
Nyor Taylor was then introduced, and
Ncred an address OF welcome He said:
'0e1tlemen OF the International Assoc
cation of Railway Surgeons:
har lit.
Son betOkenS a lively interest in the
Welfare OF our common humanity. No
calling allotted 10 our mankind touches
i-. bond OF sympathy so much as the
M.. NJ the railway surgeon. We leave
bone friends. ana kindred 10 journey
.N. u different parts OF our land. trust
!f .r lives To the common carrier. How
l.. .le interest in our welfare is cen
n .he railway service Is only known
l ID. loved ones We leave behind.
fuuately, our excellent railway syS-
IN l- so perfect as TO render the risk
sl-lf. yet The time does come when. amid
OH. crash and destruction incident to
sa crises. the raj way service is taxed
o. relieve the distress, and then the min
Steering angel in the person of the railway
seon appears with unuring efforts
and suitable skill TO ease our mlScries
Your deliberations will he for the COM
mon good. and We are & ad 10 have you
as our guests our homes are open to
yOu and We will place YOU specially i'm
uur Wcll-knOWn tOWnsmen ana eminent
physicians. Drs. Brock and Ross. and
their colleague, DIS. Hugh NJ Taylor
d. A White. and others. [ welcome you
Mayor and extend 10 YOU the freedom
.. tle city, / hope your visit Will be both
pleasant ana profitable 10 your noble pro-
Session.
DR.. HODGEs'S ADDRESS.
Ir !. Allison Hodges followed the
I...r. ANA on behalf of the medical pro-
t.,..a Of Richmond extended welcome
o He visiting surgeons. lie spoke In
SD. outset OF the pride Richmond felt in
C.H,uuing distinguished guests, and
Tally of the pleasure the medical
l on felt i'm entertaining the Inter
i..".I Association of Railway Sur
.a Hodges paid a glowing tribute TO
.. IS. Il. Brock and George Ross.
it presidents Of the association, and
-izcd them as representatives of
'. cOurtliest gentlemen. Refer
ING t the sectional feeling of years
a- ID. Hodges said that portion Of the
Ie .l been obliterated. save that IL
'. aay memory clinging round The
i,. ol our hero dead I'VE give you
whether you are from the North
OF 'ae HDsf The hand OF broiherly friend
tr .uunucd the speaker, amid great
and We welcome you with
l...l."
' lodges told how Richmond had
.' t'0m her ashes in little over quar-
iti o, century. and detailed the many
t'Ht improvements contemplated IN the |
future 10 increase the city's inn
I.'t.aeo ana atiractiycness. He con-
-.oi by celebrating his words Of wei
om.
i1.Managcr George W. Stevens. OF |
"' Chesapeake and Ohio. was next pre-
..'i and in brief but pointed manner |
'N'i'l me cOurtcsies Of the Chesapeake |
- ohio 90 The association. telling them |
nn demand they could make on the |
e4 would be- turned down"
PRESIDENT TAKES THE GAVEL
DI hordan. the president Of the assoc
seconded 20 the platform when
stevens took his scat. and. taking
s"td from DR. Brock. expressed his
,'"hs and the thanks OF the associa-
a., ~" DE words Of welcome spoken by
Taylor and Or. Hodges
VI James c. Hunt Of Utica. ~. Y.
So, H' ld'nt Of the association was
.,s called by the president 10 the chair.
ana ~ hordan read his annual address.
Va motion. It was referred to COM