The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-05-09
PLAN NOW ON FOOT TO HOLD SUCH
A MEETING
To Convene With National Medical
Association In Aueust-NashvlIIe
Will Be the Mecca for the Doc
tors-Great Meeting Hoped
for-LocaI Medical So
ciety Getting Ready
COMMITTEES Ap-
pointed.

Inc lnQlCdJlOnS now are that the
National Medical Association, the
most potential and representative or
ganization of Negro physicians, den
lists and pharmacists in this coun-
try, will have the greatest meeting of
its history when it convenes in this
icity August 70, 27 and %. A reunion
|of the graduates of Meharry is now
being planned for the same time
which insures a. exceptionally large
attendance.
Nashville is one of the most easily
accessible places for this meeting. It
is on the border line between the
North and the South. Within a
nights railroad ride of more than 20
100000 people. There are many
things about Nashville which make
lit point of interest in addition to it's
easy accessibility. 1t is in the midst
of the rich bluegrass section of Mid
die Tennessee, which together with
its diversified hills and landscapes
makes it beautiful for situation" the
year round. Nashville is the educa-
tional center of the South, having
here two of the leading universities
of the South and forty-five institu-
tions for higher education. Included
in these are Fisk University, Roger
Williams University, Walden Univer-
sity, with Meharry Medical College
and the State Agricultural and Indus
the best known schools for Negroes.
trial Normal School, which are among
Nashville is the best lighted city in
the South it is one of the most or
derly and economically governed
cities in the United States. In Cen
tennial Park is the only exact repro
duction of the famous Parthenon of
Athens in America. Nashville is the
greatest exponent of Negro co-opera-
tiOn, thrift and industry in America.
In no other Southern city does there
exist such friendly relationship and
mutual interest as here. Race strife
and riots are unknown.
The National Medical Association
comes to Nashville as the guest Of
the Rock City Academy of Medicine
and Surgery, which is the most COM
pact and progressive organization of
it's kind in the country This host
will be assisted by the Negro Board
of Trade Of Nashville, and by an aux
iliary committee of the wives of the
doctors. In fact, all Nashville halls
with delight the coming of the Nation
al Medical Association.
Preparations are rapidly being com
pleted for the entertainment of the
delegates and all who come. Com
mittees have been organized and are
actively at work.
Meharry Medical College will throw
wide her doors and with her newly
equipped and commodious hospital,
her laboratories, dental parlors, dis
secting rooms, spacious auditorium
and banquet hall, unequalled advan-
tages are offered not only for scien-
tific, instructive and profitable work,
but for convenience and enjoyment.
All sessions will be held on the cam
pus Accommodation will be pro-
viIed for all delegates and visitors in
the homes of the best families here
for $1.00 per day. Among the social
features will be a trip to the historic
Hermitage, the home and resting
place Of Andrew Jackson. Commit
tees have been appointed:
On Homes-J. H. Hale, M. d.
Reception-W A. Reed, Nj. d.
Local Programme. V. Roman, NJ. D.
Surgical Clinics-F. A. Stewart,
M. D.
Medical Clinics-J. A. Lester M. D.
Dental Clinics-R. H. VOorhies,
d. D. S.
Pharmaceutical Exhibit-Wm. Sc
vier, Phi. c.
Laboratory Exhibit. A. Holman
NJ. d.
p Citizens Committee-Prof. F. G.
Smith.
Entertainment of Visiting Ladies'
Mrs. A. M. Townsend.
For further information write
either DR.. j. H. Hale, 4OS Cedar
street, Nashville, or DR.. A. NJ Town
send, 597 Main street, Nashville, or
DR.. ]. w Bright, 537 Main street,
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