Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-27
By the Virginia State Dental
Association.
SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS
Interesting Debate Over the n. ut Meeting
GIL Place. MT. Sorrey Married in Suf-
folk to Miss Fleming. other
Items of Interest.

L
estng and 4 large amount Of business
was transacted
The convention elected new officers
and q new executive committee
The question as to the next meeting
place vas discussed at some length,
and for awhile there was a lively fight.
The matter was finally left over until
this morning. when another interest
ing debate is expected.
esterday'S session called to or
der by President Stcl at 9:15 o'clock.
with much larger attendance than of
the day before. The mornings pro-
gram consisted of clinical addresses by
Dr.. \. D. McConachie, OF Danvila, and
DR.. Charles j. Crreves of Baltimore
Dr. McConachie's paper was said to
be one of the most interesting ever read
before the body. His subject was How
Do faddists and Doctors Cure Dis
eases" 1t not only told OF the various
remedies put forth. but went into an
exceedingly strong argument along the
lines CT education. Being a man of
rather striking personal appearance and
possessing 4 good voice, DR.. McC'onachic
held the closest attention of his hearers
for over two hours
Porcelain Work With Downie Fur
mace; Porcelain Shells and Filings"
was the title of DR.. Greves talk which
ne illustrated With blackboard draw
lngs. The remarks Of DIR. Grieves were
OF material interest to the members Of
the association ana We're very instruc-
tive a the conclusion of his address,
Dr. GrleveS answered 4 number OF
Questions pertaining to his subject
which were propoundcd by various
members.
AZ 1890 o'clock the members took Il
recess until 2:3O for. dinner.
ne convention opened promptly at
$50 O'Clock for the afternoon session.
hi ol, ,,1s.
sion of Clinical papers
DR.. n. w. Barkstlale, Of Wytheyillc,
read an interesting paper on .'Prosthet-
ic dentistry" which was well received
by the members.
Combination Gold and Cement Fill
ing was the subject discussed by DR. |
J. w. Essleston. who Illustrated his
lecture with models of The various in
gradients used in compromising the fill
ings. His address was full OF interest
ing points. and was listened. 10 With
marked atten lion.
DR.. F. r. Stell. Of Richmond. told Of
the best manner in which east filings
could be placed, and was followed hy
DIR. Edward Eggles,on. who spoke on
the subject of Grown Filings" Both
gentlemen showed careful study or
their subjects.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
me aisht session did not open until
after > o'clock. but was undoubtedly
the most interesting one Yet held
me first work was the election of
new members On the recommends
ton OF the executive committee, the
lollUWins new names We're added to the
roll:
Drs. z. ". Tankard Eastville: f. w.
Chart Roanoke; c. H. Carson. Roa
nOkp :" II N5oS Is,
>. Wright, Norfolk: II. w Talley. Pc
tersburg; "A. L. Stradman. Richmond;
w. Z. Lacy. South Boston: w Walden.
Richmond: Is. b. DetWiler, Henderson
ana u. III. Flnche. Boyt9ton There
were. however. three gentlemen refus-
ed membership in the association. al
though they had been recommended by
the committee. The defeated candi-
dates We're all from Richmond.
me election of officers for the next
year was then taken up and resulted
IN the unanimous selection Of the fol-
lowing:
Presdent-Dr. r. H. Walker, OF
Norfolk
First Vice President-Dr. w r Nor
ris. Charlottesville.
Second e-Presidcnt-iDr Rridpe
forth, Richmond
Third Vice President-nr. I. B.smitb
Richmond
Treasurer-Dr. William Ewaldports-
mouth
Corresponding 'Secretary-Dr. j. Hall
Moore, Richmond
recording Sccretary-Dr. George p.
keesee of Richmond DIR. Reese is an
Old member Of the association and has
served IN the capacity OF recording sec
rotary for over fifteen years.
Executive taa
Stiff, Richmond: DR. r. TT. Parramore
hampton; DIR. J. y. Calvin, Charlottes-
vile
Committee to recommend the an
Folntment Of two members on the State
Board Of Examiners to Governor 1,vl.r
as successors to those whose terms will
expire shortly--Dr. Edward Eggleston
Richmond; DR.. J. " Halter yVythe-
vile; DR. j. T. Thompson, Freder;cks
burg; DR.. J. l.. Walker, Norfolk. This
IS very important committee. as
whoever it recommends for appoint
ment on the board viii! surely meet
with tine approval of His Icxcellency.
AS soon as the selection of the Off
GERS was completed, president Stell an
nounced that the next business was the
selection of place for the holding of
the invention in 1900.
Or. EWald. in a Well chosen speech.
named Rockbridge Alum Springs as the
most suitable location. saying that III
was time for the convention to go west
oi the blue Ridge. DR.. Eggleston of
richmond. was in favor Of this place,
and during his short talk became rath-
er severe On the conditions affor7 led he
convention at Old Point. Virginia
Beach was the choice OF DR.. Bridge
FORTH who WAS s1lnnnrta7 T., ~ -,