The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-01

PSopie- wore there. The
Capltal has rarely witnessed a NOR.
brilliant assemblage OF our people
VI w. S. Lotion presided with
characteristic grace. and introduced
the speakers In happy phrase. DR.
william Tindal, secretary OF the
Board of Commissioners of the Dis.
trlct ofColu bia, welcomed the Ma.
tlonal Medical Association on behalf
or the Commissioners, who repre-
sent the administrative forces of the
100000 citizens Of the District of
Columbia. He spoke Of the impor-
lance of the medical profession In
promoting the well-being of human
society, and expressed pleasure in
finding that the N. Mr. A. was living
up to the limit of it's great appor-
tunity for usefulness. -
Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the
Municipal Court Of the District, de-
llvered an address Of welcome On be-
half of the citizens Of Washington,
and captivated the great throng by
his eloquent presentation of the
bright side Of the Negroes life and
character in this cosmopolitan COM
mun1ty. Judge Terrell, always
feltc1tous, was at his best on this
occasion, and it was the universal
verdict that he never appeared 60
better advantage. He was accorded
an ovation.
DR.. M. o. Dumas welcomed the
Association on behalf Of the local
committee, and made a most favor
able Impression by his classic senten-
ces and dignified delivery.
DR.. ]. E. Hunter, of Lexington,
Ky, former president Of the N. M:
A. responded fittingly to the address
es, and gave an instructive resume
of the history OF the Association,
and its endeavors to inspire the Neg
70 physician to reach the highest
standards of excellence. Miss Lola
Johnson rendered a beautiful So
lprano solo; DR.. G. Sumner Worm
ley sang "A Bedouin Love Song" by
Pinsuti, and Mr.. Clarence Cameron
White gave violin selection with
the finish of Kubefik Each Of the
musical numbers were heartily en-
cored ard won for the artists
warmer place than ever in the affec-
tons Of the multitude
| Rev Walter H. Brooks, pastor of
the 18th Street Baptist Church, was
presented, and stated that he- was
glad to have within the walls of his
church such a gathering Of the help
full men and women of the race, and
added that the building was tender
ed to them without money and with
out price. The benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev. d. E. Wiseman, of
the Church Of Our Redeemer.
The Scientific Side of Session Strong
Iy Emphasized.
There was a general insistence
that this year the scientific side Of
the session should be more strongly
! emphasized than had heretofore
been the case, and as a result the
general and group meetings were
very largely attended, subordinating
the social features, although fully
appreciating them when the days
work was done.
The. papers were, without excep-
ton, of the highest scientific value
and the discussions by the ablest
representatives Of the allied profess
sions were worth coming MANY hum
dred miles to hear. Facts and
figures were presented that could not
have been obtained from any other
source than through the N. M. A.,
and their influence will be felt in
every section Of the land.
Reports of the Commissions.
Prominent among the features Of
the meeting were the reports of the
following commissions, named last
year to conduct Investigations with
a view Of discovering ways and
means of checking the ravages Of the
diseases to which they specifically ad-
dressed themselves.
tuberculosis Commission, Marcus
IF. Wheatland, r.. l., chairman;
|Pellagra Commission, A. M. Town
send; Tenn, chairman; Hook worm
Commission, John A. Kenney, Tus-
lkegee, Ala, chairman; Committee on
Medical Education, H. +. Gamble, w
Va, chairman.
The reports Of these commissions
were discussed quite exhaustively
and by a unanimous vote they were
continued for the coming year.
Some Of the Principal Addresses.
Beginning on esday, the con