The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
OF GEORGIA SURGEONS ARE IN
 CONVENTION HERE
Over 65 Registered Yester- day and More Expected TOday-To Be Shown
 City This Afternoon

The second of the long series of con. ventions to be held here during this month was opened yesterday afternoon when the surgeons of the Central of Georgia railway gathered at the Tutwiler for their annual meeting The meeting was called to order at 3 o'clock after the arrival here of special train from Savannah with members of the surgical association aboard The members went directly to the Tutwiler hotel where the headquar- ters will he for the meeting
 At the Tutwiler the visitors were re- ceived by Dr. Gaston Terrence and Dr. Carl Fox, surgeons for the Central of Georgia in this city The registration booth was immediately opened and soon over 65 surgeons had registered. Dur Ing the afternoon others arrived and to- day it is expected the number in attend ance will exceed 100.
 The surgeons were called to order by Dr. H. H. Disharoon, president of the association. The address Of welcome was delivered by Dr. J. Ross Snyder. president of the Jefferson County Medical society. Dr. Snyder said it was a great pleasure to have the association meet here. and 1t
 
 scians here that the visitors enjoy every moment of thelr stay. The invocation was given by Dr. J. S. Foster pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Dr. ]. c. Dean of Dawson, Ga, responded to the welcome by pr. Snyder. Sc said r was great pleasure to meet in this city the reputation of which, he said. was getting better and better as a city of hospitality and enthusiastic welcomes. He said that Birmingham is rapidly becoming the con- vention city of the south. and that the member of the Central of Georgia Sur gical association felt much pleased over meeting here.
 The afternoon session was devoted to the appointment of the various commit tees and the transaction of routine mat ters At the Tutwiler hotel last night the surgeons were tehdered a banquet by the Central of Georgia railway. The ban- quet was served in the private dining room and was enjoyed by all of the mem- bers and their wives. The social feature today will be luncheon at the southern club at noon and an automobile ride over Birmingham this afternoon at o'clock. The auto ride will include trip over South Highlands, Mountain Terrace and a short trip to Fairfield. The meeting will adjourn this afternoon with the eiec- ton of officers for the new term.
 The programme for today follows:
 .srhe Surgeon as Witness" Henry Frtts. attorney. Birmingham.
 The Surgeon Relation to the Com pany and the Public" Surgeon w. H- Farley. Hamilton. Ga.
 "To Open Discussion surgeon F. os Barefield, Cuthbert. Ga.
 "Tetanus: Prevention vs Treatment. Surgeon T. H. Hancock, Atlanta.
 ITO Open Discussion" Surgeon A. H. Hillsman Albany, Ga.
 Burns and Scalds. surgeon T. E. Drewery, Griffin, Ga.
 ITO Open Discussion" Surgeon w. 5. Britt. Eufaula.
 "Vomiting," Surgeon George R. Vest Chattanooga.
 ITO Open Discussion" Surgeon l.. L. Hill, Montgomery.
 Color Blindness" Surgeon A. W. ster- ling. Atlanta.
 s.'To Open Disoussion,' J. H. Shorter. Macon. Ga.
 "A Few Pertinent Remarks" Chief Sur geon w. w. owens, Savannah.
 Election of officers.
 Installation of officers.