The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-17
new DOCTORS OUT
Fourteen Are Given Their
"Sheepskins" Today. 4
DR.. w. y. Lindsay, Dean, Con-
fers the Degrees.
DR.. WARDS ADDRESS.
Calls Attention to High Stand
ing of Successful Physician.
Those Entering Profession Have
Benefit of Past Achievements.

Fourteen more doctors were added
the list of practitioners this morning
at the SeTenteenth annual commence
ment OF the Kansas Medical college
which Is the medical department. Of
Washburn college. The commencement
exercises were held in McVicar chapel
which was tastefully decorated with
green palms and Washburn bite for
the occasion.
Diplomas from the college and the
degree of Doctor of Medicine were con-
ferred upon the IA graduates by DR..
w. s Lindsay, who is the dean of the
ates were:
David Robb Sterrett, Albert MarceIlus
Dawson. Willifred Page, joseph Nell
son Davis, Raymond Hunter Munford.
by. Tyler David BIasdel, Dorus h Pr
Per, Kirk Patrick Mason, Victor Everitt
Watts, Evald Olson, Joseph Norman
Becker. Matte Lydia Day.
The commencement address to the
graduating class was delivered by DR..
Henry b. Ward, NJ. D., who is dean
of tie m 1dica1 department of the I'm
iversity of Nebraska Mr.. Ward chose
ence to Medicine" In his address DR..
Ward related the part which had been
played by the medical science in the
gradual evolution of the world from
state of barbarism and dwelt particu-
larry upon the progress attributed to
the science during the past century.
1.-The science CT medicine has accom-
plished a great deal for the advance
meat of the human race" said DR..
Ward, and particular stress must be
laid upon the work of the medical fra
ternity during the past few decades
and the science has been advanced to
cases of contagious nature il is possible
to stop the. commercial intercourse of
different communities During the last
few years radical changes have been
made in the workings of the profess
sion.
"A practitioner is man who is Look
ed up to in the community and he must
be above all an honest, upright and
clean man. Such qualities are neces-
sary and will be rewarded in the end.
The best doctors are those who have
been skilled in the science of medicine
and can put their knowledge derived
from science into independent think
ing. He must keep in touch with the
best there is in the medical science
He must be successful, owing it not
only to himself but to his profession
In conclusion. DR.. Ward directed a
few remarks to the graduating class:
Members of the graduating class, you
are now about to step out upon the
practice of your profession In this the
opening decade OF the twentieth CEN |
fury you have all the science of medi- |
cine from early ages down to the
herein lies your greatest opportunity |
TO be of benefit to humanity and re-
turn to the world what you have re- !
ceiyed during your collegiate days 1t |
is your privilege to be of use to the |
world. Keep straight along the prac- |
tice in the manner you have been |
taught Imposters have large follow
ings but keep to your science and you 1
will be rewarded in the end Do not |
be too narrow. The science is broad /
one, so keep in touch with 1t that you /
do not become narrow. Above all
cling to the truth That is the great |
est end of life
DIR. Peers Address.
DR.. Theodore W. Peers of Topeka
responded with the address from the
faculty DR.. Peers spoke on The
Successful Physician"
The elements of success which en-
ter into the career of doctor are
four: Personality. acquaintance, re-
Iation to other members of the COM,
munity and character.
"A mans personality is one of his
greatest assets This includes his
other elements which make up the
general characteristics of modern
man. A man must above all to be sue
cessfuI in the medical practice be of
good habits He must not be a tobac-
co user. This may sound prepOster-
Gus but it is the truth A man has no
more right to diffuse into my clothing
tobacco smoke which is offensive 10
rotten eggs which of course would De
Objectionable to him
"A mans acquaintance is to help
him a great deal. There is one doctor
to every three hundred and fifty peo-
pie and the acquaintance of these peo-
pie should be cultivated to the fullest
extent
sentative man and one whose opinions
will have weight in his community
He must be able to keep the people
from following the allurins stories told
by advocates of faith cure, mesmer-
ism Christian Science and boy Won
ders A doctor must also be a man
whose character Will appeal to all fair
people and one who has some
ultimate ideal in view and who is con-
sistentIy working to that end
Diplomas Are Awarded
As the diplomas were awarded the
students showed the popularity of the
graduating students by greeting them
with applause when they were given
their diplomas and degrees Several OF
the graduates were remembered BY
floral gifts from several of their friends.
This afternoon the members OF the
alumni of the Medical college held a
meeting and this evening the COM
exercises will be closed with
a banquet rendered to the graduates by
the members of the faculty at the Glen
wood hotel
The following program was rendered
this morning:
william s Lindsay, Dean of the FacuI-
ty, Master of Ceremonies
dusic-Prelude ..... Holden Huss
William Warmer.
Invocation. Rev. ]. A .Renwick
e-"Sweetheart. Thy Lips Are
Touched With Flame" Chadwick
Celia Smith
General Address. Henry 3. Ward, NJ. D.
Lincoln. Neb.
Ye to Me''-Old Scotch
Melody
irish Love Song Lang
Eleanor Sims.
Faculty Address -.....-!s. -.
Theodore W. Peers, MD
dusfc-'TList, the Cherubic Host .Gaui II
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