Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
PRESIDENTS ADDRESS
Annual ncotin- ofiho ricnbonrd u ed.
leaf Association, Conposod or
rrmcticiuS PhysicIans or South
eastern Virginia aud Eastern
North Carolinn-w Welcomed 10 tho
Cny-First Days Proceedings.
Especial to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Seiipodru Nleuical ASSOCIATION, conf
posed OF the physicians of Tidewater
Virginia and Northeastern North Caro-
lima, convened here to-day in third an
nual convention, the first official ses-
sion beginning at o'clock, opened
with prayer by Rev. George w. Wray,
pastor of Washington Avenue Melho-
dist Church. followed by an address of
welcome by Judge II. J. 3arham, of the
Corporation Court.
There is u 9oodly attendance, includ-
ing a large North Carolina contingent
Many others are expected to arrive be-
fore the convention ndjourns. In adj
dition TO those who registered from
Newport News, Hampton and Old
Point this morning, were tire names of
the following weH-ltTIU1vIr- physieiaA4ts
from distance: Drs. Luclen Lotion,
Norfolk; Henry w. Lewis, jackson, n.
c.; james Nj. PARROT, 1<inston, N. c.;
Southgate Leigh. Norfolk John c.
Itodman. Washington, n. c.; NJ. Boil
ton. Rich Square, n. c.; r j. Luxford,
Pungo N. c.; l.. w. Adgate, Hardwicll,
VT; l.. l.. Sawyer, Norfolk county.
Others are arriving by every boat.
DISPLAYS.
There are number of admirable dis
plays The Warwick Pharmacy Com
pany has the largest, medically speak
ing, Including raw samples OF every
drug in the pharmacopia, crude drugs
with preparations thercfrom, surgical
instruments. splints, etc. The Warwick
display also includes display of the
Alexander vaccine virus preparations,
in charge of Mr.. L. ]. Lynch.
Powers d Anderson, OF Richmond,
have magnificent display of surgical
instruments and hospic~i supplies and
furniture, in charge of Mr. r. T.. An
derson.
Mr. w. S. TIenning has charge of
fine display of II. X. Wampole's taste
less cod liver oil and milk food pre-
Darations.
1t is probable that the program can
not be carried out exactly as planned.
owing to the absence of some of the
speakers. 1t includes addresses on
everything from ethics to malarial
hemaglobinuria.
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
The president. DR.. Lucicn Lotion,
after the association had been called TO
order, delivered his annual address. Ii
follows, in part:
IL is with distinct pride and appre-
citation that acknowledge the honor of
| your presence here to-day. and trust
a.
iion OF this address. I will endeayor to
talk upon subjects which l trust will
prove of dual interest. Your illustrious
city. with it's grand opportunities. now
claim the admiration of the entire
| world.
The Seaboard Medical Association OF
| Virginia and North Carolina has been
highly complimented by being asked 10
come to the largest place in the world:
/ ft'i--ftts ss=.te 5 MS means of
offering its hearty thanks for the com
pliment. This association, while yet in
| Its swaddling clothes, numbers among
lis priced members some of the brainicst
ana most prominent doctors in this
happy Southland, and before half de-
| cadc shall have passed into uncanny
| space, It's influence will reach from
Seaboard Maryland, to Tidcwater Flor
| ida. Having passed under the grand
arch in Norfolk in 1897, and chris
| tened under most brilliant auspices it
| to-day Is the admiration OF the two
| States which it comprises. To its mem
hers nothing but the highest praise Is
accorded for the past. When say am
deeply honored by being the present
! presiding officer. | do so with n heart
| full OF gratitude for Your lbcrality
| and kindness. In coming now to the
more professional side of this address.
| L VIII direct your attention to many
| matters, which have from time to time
| occupied the minds of both laymen and
| physicians.
CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS So
CALLED.
| In the first instance we have TO do
| with Il conglomeratc bundle of ignor-
ance ana superstition known as
christian Science" or if you prefer. in
latter day parlancc. "Eddyism." 1
must say Christian Science is Il mis-
homer, and consequently much rub
bisl. exists wherever and when
Ger YOU find this so-called sect Be
licve me, would not speak in doris
ion of any honest follower after Chris
tian principles, but the tickle minds OF
many men and women, clamoring for a
! new fad. get together and dub them
selves christian Scientist" for the
reason they wish to comprise science
and Christianity together. We'll, If I
| understand what the word science
means am candid 10 say l should say
1t here, as meaning facts" while
| Christian as Interpreted signifies n fol-
lower of God, or Christman. Christ
IL. T.. Dr. j ". .E III ill.,
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