The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-08-31

nv" ooeohleS memDer at large. The
revised executive board stands, with
the three above included: M. F.. Mos
sell, Philadelphia; Amanda v. GRAY.
washington, d. c.; G. H. Marshall.
washington, D. c.; M. A. VanHorn,
Newport, r. l.; w. Jones, Winston
Salem, N. c.; M. F.. Wheatland, New
port, r. E.>'T
The victory Of DR. Gamble I'm the
race for the presidency aroused a
tumult OF enthusiasm, and the spon-
taneous ovation he received Is an
earnest Of the united and loyal SUD-
port his administration is to receive
at the hands Of the Association. He
is practical man Of affairs, stands
for the highest ideals of his profess
sion, and under his energetic and.safe
guidance the organization Is certain
10 work along enlarged and moro pro-
duct1Ve lines than ever before. ''"'
The election Of this year was free
from the heart-burnings Of some
previous sessions, because of the i'm
proved system Of having the princip-
al oflcers carefully selected and recon,
mended by House Of Delegates, after
a calm canvas Of their qualifications
and availability. The choice of the
House Of Delegates in this instance
was ratified without division, amid
cheers for DR.. Gamble. In the prelim-
mary canvass, DR.. G. H. Shepard, Of
Durham, N. c., received a compliment
tary votes&hut his friends promptly.
moved to &$ke the nomination of Dr..
Gamble unanimous.
The Resolutions.
Inc committee on resolutions, .
through DR.. Arthur S. Gray, of Wash
mgton, adopted by the Association,
re-attirms its devotion to the work of
a committee to further the develop
ment of closer relationship between
the national and the local bodies: and
urges that local organizations assume
a more active and less spasmodic lead
ershlp IN the campaign against
tuberculosis, high infantile and child
mortality, and unsanitary conditions
that beset us. The N. M. A. tenders
sincere thanks to the officers of Hamp-
ton Institute for their kindness in
placing their buildings and grounds
at the disposal Of the Association,
and acknowledges it's Indebtedness to
Dr. w. e. Atkins and his associates. on
all OF the local committees Of the Tide
water Medical Association and the
citizens at large Of this section. The
declarations also voice the deep sense
OF appreciation felt by all visitors for
the gracious welcome address of the
Mayor of Hampton, for the very full
report of the proceedings Of the meet
hxy
press; to Supt. B. J. Megginson. of the
Hampton Roads Traction Company
for the extra facilities extended in
operating cars beyond the usual
hours and for the uniform courtesy
extended by the employees Of the COM
pany; and to the pastor and members
Of the First Baptist Church for their
generosity i'm allowing the use OF
their handsome edifice for a public
meeting.
Sections in Live Working Order.
The work Of the several sections
stood out in bold relief tnd was an
unusually high order The meetings
were full Of life and the programs
were carried out as planned supple
menting in harmonious fashion the
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papers faithfully reflected the rapid
advance made in the three-foid pro-
fessions embraced by the Associa-
citation. The newly elected officers OF
the section are as follows:
Surgical section-Dr. A. M. Brown,
Birmingham, Ala. chairman; secre-
tary, Dr.. r. l.. Jones, Charleston, w.
Va
Medical Section-J. j. France, Ports
mouth, Va.
Dental Section-Chairman Dr. Ros-
coe G. Brown, Richmond, Va; secre-
tary, Dr. G. o. Lee, Winston Salem, N.
G..
Pharmaceutical Section--Chairman
Dr.. w. l.. Board, Washington, D. G..
Important Commissions to Continue
LaborS.
DR.. j. A. Kenney's report as chair
man Of the Commission to investigate
the cause and extent and cure Of the
HOOkworm Disease was an exhaas-
tive presentation Of the subject. He
held that the statistics showing the
Negro to be inherently susceptible to
this mala0y are false, and that an
honest investigation will demonstrate
that the Colored people are not more
prone to become victims Of special
diseases than amy other people under
like conditions. The leaders to In
medical profession are asked to in
sist upon membership in the national
anti-hookworm commission, and thus
see to it that the facts are honestly
placed before the public. DR.. M. r.
Wheatland's report from the Commits
sion on tuberculosis evoked vigorous
discussion. Dr.. "a M. TownseDo
study Of pellagra opened profitable
line Of discussion, and DR.. CANDLES
recommendation that the Commission
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