The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-16
DOctDrS Were Welcomed
 to Montgomery.
MANYDELEGATESPRESENT
Ihe Interesting Report of the
 President.
xhrse Sessions Were Held Yesterday and Technical Papers Were Read. The Program Prepared
 For Today.

The Alabama State Dental Associa- ton assembled in its thirty-second an- nual convention in the reading room of the Exchange Hotel in this city yes terday at Il a. m. President J. P. Cor ley of Greensboro. presided, and the convention was opened with prayer by Rev. Neal L. Anderson, pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church.
 The following members answered to roll call and visiting dentists were present from other States:
 Members in Attendance.
 T. M. Allen, Birmingham; H. D. Boyd. Troy; c. L. Boyd, Montgomery; HI. D. Barr .Anniston; Simon Ball, Ma ron: A. P. Brown, Eufauia; R. B. Chapman. Troy: J. P. Corley. Greens boro: J. H. Crossland, Montgomery; c. r. Chandler, Montgomery; John T. Cook. IT.. Montgomery; W. H. Cham bcrs. Montgomery; J. R. billiard. Mont eomery; H. B. Bowling. Newton; N. B. Fulton. Birmingham: S. w. Foster. At lAnta. Ga.; w. O. Garside. Montgom- cry: !. F. Hall. Collinsville; Richard Inge. Demopolis: s. F. Jacobi. Selma; J !. Logan, Blocton; J. R. McNair, Ozark. R. P. McTyeire, Bessemer; G. RI McLendon. Gordon; w. T. McDan. 2 iel. Athens; J. F. Orr. Union Springs; A. A. Pearson. Montgomery; w. D. Berlxins, Birmingham: E. A. Parsmore, Abbeville: W. J. Reynolds, Selma; w. E. Rush. Tuskegee; D. E. Shackelford. Montgomery; Alex Sledge. Greensboro; w. H. Futile. Montgomery; George $. yann. Gadsden; N. V. Vann, Attalla; E. Wagner. Montgomery; T. R. Whit by, Selma; H. B. Williamson, Ever T. Eap,oua D NJ Hall. Eutaw; l.. G. Pierson, Selma; D. M. Yates. Rock Mills; J. I. Lee, De- mopolis; Meta T. Haley, Birmingham: J. Y. Crawford, Nashville. Tenn; l.. G. Noel Nashville, Tenn; R. R. Freeman, Nashville, Tenn; J. T. Meadors. Co., lumbia. Tenn; Percy Dashwood, Att ianfa. Ga.
 Addresses of Welcome.
 The address of welcome on behalf of the Mayor for the city, was delivered by Hon. John P. Kohn. Vice-President of the City Council. His remarks were eloquent and happy.
 The response was by Dr. Foster of Atlanta, Ga.. Dr. Young of Anniston, who was on the program to make the response, not being present.
 Dr. J. H. Crossland of this, city ex- tended a cordial welcome on the part of the dentists. and Dr. w. s. Trent of Roanoke made the response.
 The address of Dr. Trent was very interesting and was listened to with close attention. He referred to the re- ports of the removal of the State Capi- tai. and among other things, said that the people of his county rose up against it. s.In honor of the heroes who died here, and in honor of those who bore the Stars and Bars. Montgomery will be our capital forever" declared Dr.. Trent.
 He recited an original poem at the conclusion of his address that was much enjoyed.
 Presidents Annual Report.
 President J. P. Corley, Dr. Boyd presiding, read his annual address.
 From the report 1t was gathered that there are now ninety-five members as against fifty-ive active members in 1895. In this time licenses have been granted to 12S dentists to practice in the State, only forty-three of whom have joined the Association. The sup port and cooperation of all dentists was earnestly asked for.
 The Committee on Hygiene, to inves- tigate the public schools. would report af this meeting, and the President said It would be full of interest and would deserve earnest consideration.
 report was made recommending that the State Associations of Ken lucky, Tennessee. Georgia, Florida and Mississippi, and other States as may be selected, be invited to exchange pro- ceedings with the Alabama Associa- fion. It was also stated that unless the Membership increased. the dues would have to be raised. It was recommended that the Presidents term be increased, and that the Executive Committee be increased from three to five members for five years. one to be elected each year; that the Secretary shall be a member of the Presidents Cabinet, which shall be an Advisory Board.
 On motion of pr. Crossland of Mont gomery, the report was referred to Messrs Whitby of Selma. Allen of Bir- mingham and Foster of Atlanta for sonsideration. to be reported back for reconsideration.