The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-17
Opening Meeting At Jeffer- son Followed By Clinics
 At Medical College
LUNCHEON GIVEN
 TO THE VISITORS
Presidents Address Delivered By Dr. Lewis C. Morris-Theatre Party Arranged for the
 Visiting Ladies

With a dash of rain upon the windows, the batter of rain on the roof and a furry of rain at the door. the conven- ton of the Alabama Medical association convened at the Jefferson theatre yes terday noon The crowd was not quite up to expectations. but there was a very creditable showing for the first day.
 The convention was opened yesterday by prayer by pr. Willis Clark of Bir- mingham The president of the asso- citation. pr. Lewis Coleman Morris of Birmingham, presided and introduced pr. w P NtcAdory of this city as the first speaker. Dr. McAdory said in part;
 Dr. McAdory Speaks
 MT. President and Members of the Med
 ical Association of the State of Ala
 bama:
 Tt Is indeed with pride that I welcome you as the guests of the Jefferson County Medical society at this, your meeting with us in Birmingham. The Jefferson County Medical society realizes that the objects or this meeting are scientific, as a board Of medical census, and as the state board of health
 Prom the programme arranged we are assured of full and good scientific discus sons from which we will derive much benefit AS the board of censors of medical practice in the state, this organization yields great influence and power, and as that influence and power have always been exerted for good we welcome you for your past acts and hope that much good will be accomplished at this meet ing for the future
 "As the board of health of the state you are possibly the most important or ganization in the state as a body, en- deavoring to protect the health and happi- ness of our people,. There Is no organiza- ton in the state of such widespread and far-reaching importance as yours; none that so effects the welfare of the peo- pie of Alabama, and, realizing this, of course, we welcome you.
 "The Jefferson County Medical society is but a child of this association. 1t is true a lusty child. and sometimes an obstreperous one, performing for Jeff ferson county the same functions that you do for the state. so we fully realize the importance and the difficulties oi the position which you occupy, and as child should welcome its parents, wr welcome you
 Education Along Sanitary Lines We wish to congratulate you upon tho steps now being taken towards popular education along all sanitary lines, and the popularlzation of the state board of l fssit of f,- stitutions as the state laboratory treat ment for hydrophobia, and the war against the hookworm, and wish to aid and assist you in the same.
 "The Jefferson County Medical society has been published and thought by many to be opposed to the objects of this or ganizaton, but there has never been a time when the true objects for which this association was founed were threatened that the Jefferson County Medical society did not quickly and effectualy respond to the call While we may differ as 10 the plan of organization we assure you that for this meeting we hold to you the olive branch of peace, for you or guests. But we rest firm in the lelief that there is nothing unchangeable except the laws of nature, and that the natural evolu- ton that must take place in all human organizations will gradually bring about whatever changes are needed for that harmony which is necessary for this organization to accomplish the best re- suits along the line for which 1t was Founded.
 'Seventy-five years ago Jefferson coun- ty was sparsely populated, here and there in the valley of the plantation. Houses over five miles apart, and stranger, who usually was on horseback. stops al the front gate and hollowing, hellol Was he greeted by the servants? No the master himself, who was recognized as a gentle man the world over, walked with stately trend down to the front gate, and his greeting was. light and come in, hm- self hitching the horse to the old hitching post and ordering a negro to unsaddle and feed him, would take the stranger in and give him welcome. by every act and every courtesy. After the evening meal they would sit and talk away into the small hours of the morning. and in the morning if the conversation had not