The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-25
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CAKEW DANCED
BY ORPHAN BOYS.
A Delightful Social Function at the
Jefferson Last Night.
A VERY ENJOYABLE AFFAIR.
Closing Sessions of the American
nIcdico-Psycholosic Association.
They Say Richmond Is a
Beautiful City.

One of the most brilliant social functions
of the season was the reception given at
the Jefferson last night in honor Of the
members of the American Psychological
Association, together with their wives and
friends.
There was a large gathering present,
among whom were many well-known ply
slcians and surgeons OF this city
Or. Biackford and Mrs. Drewry were
introduced to and received the guests as
they entered tie dining-room.
Mrs. ellis boys of the Male Orphan
Asylum, sang several songs on the root
garden. after which they danced the cake
walk, which was highly enjoyed. The
singing of Oscar Atwell and Samuel HGr-
ris was highly enjoyable. A string Or
cfiestra furnished music for the occasion.
After the singing and cake-walk refresh
ments were served in the main dining
room a the Jefferson
The doctors are highly pleased with their
visit to Richmond, and express the hope
that they may meet here again in the near
future. They are high in their praises of
Richmond as a clean, moral and beautiful!
city, and speak well OF the hospitality
shown them while here.
MORNING SESSION.
It was shortly after 10 O'Clock yesterday
morning when the body was called to
order by President Rogers. A few min
utes were devoted TO the transaction of
some of the business of the Association.
The report of the Council, which met
Wednesday night, was submitted and a
large number of new members were elect
ed to the Association.
One of the most interesting papers which
have been read was that of DR.. a. II.
Harrington of Hathorne, Mass, on the
subject of Separate Provision for Tuber-
culosis Patients in the State Hospitals for
the Insane A very instructive paper
was read by DR.. George p Sprague, OF
Lexington, KY, on Primary Dementia, .
followed by a paper by DR.. G. Il.
Hill, of Independence, Iowa, on DE
ment:a Praecox.''.
DR. E. N Brush, of Towson, Md, read
a paper entitled, can Analysis Of One
Hundred Cases of Acute Mania
DR.. Charles W. Pilgrim of Poughkeep-
sic. \. Y, read an instructive paper on
.'The Study of a Years Statistics.
The above papers were discussed by the
members.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon session was called to
order at 3 o'clock. The following papers
were read and discussed:
What Conditions, if any, Would War
rant the State in Taking Life because OF
Incurable Mental Disease or Defect by
DR.. Richard Dewey, of Wauwatosa, Wis
Legal and Medical Insanity. Reflections
on the Recent Trial and Conviction OF
Bradford P. knight. of Augusta, Me-,
by Dr.. c. P. Bancroft. OF Concord, y. h
1.-The Influence of Military Campaigns
in Tropical Climates in the Production OF
insanity" by DR.. a. B. Richardson OIL
Washington, D. c. 1afs'l
..Menta! Responsibility" by Dr.. Chas.
w. Hitchcock. of Detroit, Mich
Reciprocal Relations by Dr. w. rs.
Lyman, of MENDOZA, WIS
..Suroical Opera tons in Hospitals Tor
the Insane" by DR.. William Mabon, OF
Ogdensburg. N. Y.
Two Hundred and Sixty Operative
Cases-Insane Women" by DR.. H. M
Buckle, OF London. Ont.
MEET AT MILWAUKEE
The Council recommended Inc applol ID
.ion of $50 toward defrayins expenses Oh
ti1e American National Committee OF the
Thirteenti international Medical Congress-
Paris, this year -, ,
The association made DR.. E. N. Bush
committee of one to effect arrangements
for tha admission of this association no
the American Congress Of Physicians and
Surgeons. which meets triannually.
Milwaukee was chosen as the next meet
ing place, date being left with the Com
mittee of Arrangements, which IS com
posed of Dr. r. Dewey, DR.. NJ. j. White,
Wauwa tosa, Wis; DR.. w. A. Gordon.
winnebago, Wis; DR.. w. B. Lyman,
Mendeta, Wis; DR.. NJ. F. Butter, Wau-
watosa, Wis.
The last session Of the Association will
be held this morning, beginning at 10
o'clock.
THE LAST SESSION.
The following papers will be read and
discussed:
"Guardian Societies for the Insane" BY
Dr. Jules Morel, of Mons, Belgium
GOOD and Dietaries." by DR.. W. H.
Kidder, OF Ogdensburg. N. Y.
Some Forms of Cerebral Seizures In
Insanity" by DR.. I. n. Nef, of Pontiac,
Mich
Reflections on Traumatic Hysteria," by
DR. C. 3. Burr, Of Flint, Mich.
After The completion of the reading Of
papers memorial addresses will be deliv-
cred and the final adjournment take place.