The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-15

n the founder of your organization. you have contributed this splendid statue. Coming, as 1t does, from
 those who are best qualified to judge
 of him as surgeon, from those with
 whom he has been so often associated in the discussion of surgical problems and practice. 1t is a special mark of
 honor and distinction. Had it been con- tributed by his family and friends. 1t would be one of love and affection; by the general public. one of esteem and respect. but from you 1t Is from all
 these, with the addition of profound appreciation and admiration of his abil- tty. In doing this, gentlemen. you have honored yourselves. You have shown
 to the world that the doctor is capable of appreciating and expressing that
 appreciation of his brother doctor and competitor It is recognition of your
 obligation to pr. Davis. who saw the
 possibilities of the great success that
 you today enjoy You look upon this statue today with loving eyes and feel ing hearts: 1t recalls to our mind a courteous, affab1e, polite. dignified gentlemen that you knew in your soc- ia1 felations. 1t recalls to your mind the profound scientist who discussed in your hearing the great principles of modern surgery. You see in 1t an image of the considerate but strong debater. a man who knew his ground and vigorously maintained 1t. You see the image of one who was not only an innovator in establishing modern sur gery in the community in which he lived, but a pioneer in investigation and discovery. Altogether you recall the enthusiasm. ambition. energy and ac- tivity of Dr. Davis. Rising from pow erty and obscurity. he made a name in the world which Is most known among his co-workers. His life work was success. not the least of which is this splendid society of great and distin- guished surgeons.
 Aside from my friendship and admir- ation for Doctor Davis. aside from the fact that I am a fellow of this associa- tion, and therefore one who appreciates your great work and your motive in erecting this statue, I come here to- day as the present Executive of Ala bama, in consideration of the science of surgery and the obligation that hu- manity Is under to the surgical pro- fession and in further consideration of the character as a man and surgeon of Doctor Davis. to receive, upon the part of the State. this splendid statue, which will here stand as a memorial of his greatness as a surgeon. of his character as a man. and of your appreciation. as a
 body of scientific workers. and as an inspiration to the young men of the State who aspire to nobility of char
 acter and greatness in achievement,
 The convention today resumed
 reading of papers and the discussion thereon. The most interesting papers presented today were by Dr. P. Chambers, an Alabamian now living and doing we'll in New York, and Dr !. J. c. Oliver. of Cincinnati. The first was The Genealogical Problems of Twenty-Five years ago and Today
 while the latter was on Typhoid Few CT and Appendicitis" The annual dinner of the association took place tonight at the Hillman Hotel and was a grand affair. The closing day of the | convention takes \place tomorrow.
 The convention here has been one of the best ever held. the papers pre- | sented being of much importance to l the profession and the ideas and opin- | ions expressed about the work of sur geons and the treatment to be given | is not to be valued.