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Williams Itliveis t lie Ail ! of Weleoine- Ir. J. A. Holiw, of Fayette llle. Responds in lieltulf of Ike Society. The great event in the hNlory of our town Ihis week was the meeting of the North Carolina Medical Society, and our citizens threw w ide their dooss and enter tained its members in princely style. I he Convention met in the Opera House Tuesday morning at 11:45, with a large number of M. D's. in attendance, as was also a large number of our citizens, who had gathered to participate in the wel coming ceremonies. Dr. J. M. Hays, the most worthy Secre tary of the Society, and chainnan of the local committee of arrangements, called the assemblage to order. Rev. W. L. Ctininggim, Pastor of the Methodist Church, offered a beautiful prayer, asking that Divine blessings might rest upon the deliberations of the body. The talented and gifted A. H. A. Wil liams, arose, and, advancing to the front of the stage with the dignity of a Con gressman, said : Mr. President, and Gentlemkn of the North Carolina Medical Socieiy: On behalf of the citizens of Oxford I welcome you as guests whose presence, we greet as fraught with much of j nr, instruction and edification. The welcome which we deem it a peculiar and signal honor to tender you, is sincere, hearty and unaffected. It is deep enough and com prehensive enough to include all the mem bers of 3'our Association, whether con templated in their corporate capacity or individually, as representative men of a time honored profession. Oxford realizes thatnone other than the heartiest welcome would be worthy of the State Medical Society or adequate to the demands of this occasion. I am therefore empowered by her citizens to say that she stands ready and willing, with open doors, with open hands and with open hearts to dis charge every requisition made on her couitesy and hospitality. From the remotest period of antiquity your profession has been one of useful ness and honor. Its mission has been of a worthy and exalted character, and its membership at 'all times composed of men of skill, intelligence and ability. The interchange of opinions between in telligent physicians of varied experiences of varied fields of observation is of un told and incalculable value. Those in clined to self conceit and arrogance find that they do not know everything. Those of too much modesty and diffidence are encouraged and stimulated by seeing anil learning that they possess at least as much ability as many of those who have achieved success. The spirit of honorable rivalry and friendly emulation incites a zeal for victory, and a diligence to secure it, that increases the extent and accuracy of 3'our knowledge. The preparation of papers to be read, of speeches to be delivered, of facts to be presented, of data to be pre served, tends to improve all engaged in su::h labors as well as those who enjoy the fruits thereof. In short your sessions are short scholastic terms in which all of you, as so many pupils, however old or young you may be, can drink draughts from the fountains of medical knowledge. The advantages of your Society cannot at the first blush be fully comprehended. They are too vast and far reaching to be taken m at the first glance or by a single mind blush. In glancing over this assemblage of phj'sieians 1 observe several gentlemen knswn to me personally of distinguished ability, of whom our whole State has abundant reason to be proud, and for whom you gentleman cherish the pro foundest respect and consideration. They are men of mark. They would be men of mark in any country, in any age, in any deliberative association or anv denart f i ment of life. In speaking of them as bright stars in the intellectual firmament of their profession, the tribute to them i not fulsome or over-wrought. It falls short rather than exceeds the limit of compliment to which they are justly en titled. Hence arises the natural enquiry why isit that in a profession thus amply supplied as is the Medical Faculty of North Carolina with men of acknowl edged genius, learning, practical wisdom, men eminently versed in the science, both L of surgery and ruedieiuce, that there are so often various types of patients who must of necessity seek medical treatment beyond the limits or the State. They go abroad not from an' whim or conceit of their own or from choice, but under the advice of their regular home physician. It has been impracticable quite often to do otherwise. But is it not feasible for your Society by wisdom, by deliberation, by conceit of action to cor rect this state of affairs? The trouble is a condition and not a theory that confronts us, the necessity of which I am sure, gen tlemen, you greatly deplore, and I hope that you will be' able to lessen at least, if not entirely to extirpate. The objection that much money is taken out of the State every year never to return is secondary in comparison to the inconvenience, the an noyance and the disadvantages that mani fest themselves on a moment's reflection. The sparseness of population, the lack of large cities, the dearth of money are ob stacles not easily surmounted, still much can be done, aDd I believe much will be done in the near future to meet and over come these difficulties. It is to be hoped that an advanced step will be taken in the formation of suitable homes or hospitals w here our sick people can be treated by our ow n doctors and in our own Slate Accomplish this gentlemen and you will have added another link in the chain of gratitude that endears you to the people We read that when Captain Murrel of the Steamship Missouri, beheld the Dan ish steamer Denmark, with her seven hundred passengers lying helpless in mid ocean, he was compelled to decide be tween landing his valuable cargo or saving the lives of these human beings. Right quickly did he decide. Overboard went the cargo and he had his reward in the love of the rescued,-the approval of his employers, the praise of millions in all. lauds, testimonials from the known and unknown, and finally crowned with the honor of knighthood by the King of Den mark. I would not disparage one word of praise thus bestowed on Capt. Murrel. 1 would prefer to add another leaflet of honor to his brow. But were the noble deeds of the men of your fraternity, which are often no sooner rendered than they perish in oblivion were the noble deeds of racrilice, of comfort, of fortune, of time, yea, of life itself fully know and duly recognized by Government in the bestowal of its dignities and its honors, neither the sailors, who brave the dangers of the ocean, and fight in defence of their flags the navai battle of the eouutiy, nor the soldiers who "dare or die" in defence of freedom's battles, are more entitled to knighthood than the grand benevolent, big hearted physician, who, by night or by day, in storm or fair weather, in sickness or in health, in adversity or prosperity, go forth, like angels visits on embasies of love to alleviate suffering humanity. Of course then I do not undervalue the distinction of being the medium of con veying to you a welcome, the warmest of warm welcomes to our homes and fire sides. As your Society is a growing, en terprising, progressive organization it is with peculiar fitness that you are holding this session of your Convention in the growing, enterprising, progressive town of Oxford, an embryo city with the best social, intellectual, educational, moral and religious advantages. Possessing such a town as this in the enjoyment of superior railroad facilities, with a salubrious cli mate, flanked on all sides with the best soil in the world for the growth of the bright leaf tobacco of golden hue, silken . texture, exquisite aroma and international fame what prevents Oxford from being one of the most populous cities of North Carolina, as she is to-day one of the most pleasant places of abode on the American continent. I am sure you have heard of the fame of Oxford, and I am gratified that you are here to see her nestled in beauty on on the health' hills of Gran ville. I am particularly gratified that you have come at this season of the year when Oxford is clad in natural robes of verdue and lovliness which seemingly in unison with the spirit of the hour are waving you a gladsome, spontaneous welcome. At the close of Capt. Baldy Williams1 address of welcon e Dr. J. A. Hodges, of Fayetteville, arose from his seat among his brethren and responded on behalf of the Medical Society of North Carolina. His speech was a chaste, classical, and beautiful effort, abounding in many gems of beauty. He is a handsome gentleman of pleasant voice, and had a highly culti vated audience to listen to his most hap py and appropriate speech. We thank him for his compliments to Oxford and her people. The following is a synoposis of his speech : lie commenced his speech by a return of his thanks personally and on behalf of his colleagues for this warm welcome in the name of Oxford through her distin guished citizen and orator. He then spoke of the pleasures of these annual re unions, and of the open-handed and gen erous hearted greeting that had just been extended, saying that while "the distin guished courtesies of an honored recep tion" had always been accorded the So ciety, he was assured that this would rank among the grandest of all. He spoke of the historic past of Gran ville and the conspicuous part played by her sous in our State's annals of their earl- stand for liberty and ft eedom then of her galaxy of distinguished talent, "her Venables and Gilliams, her Hendersons and Williams, her Ivyles and Kings burys illustrious sires of illustrious sons." He then paid a glowing tribute to the "quenchless bravery and deathless valor" of her sons in those later days of our dark history. Dr. Hodges then asked his auditors "to turn from the glories of the past, grand and inspiring as they are, to the present with its potent promises." He said that the speaker had not asked his audience to follow him forth "into the mystical realms of the witchland and list to the fabled myths of the fairies concerning the moul dering landmarks of the past hereabouts, nor study with him the fast crumbling monuments of a decaying civilization, but rather he had invited them out into the broad and open sunlight of to day, into the stiring scenes of the acting present, into the busy hives of your many indus tries and bade us to learn well the lessons of your thrift and prosperity as writ in living letters of golden promise above the shining portals of your coming city." He then spoke briefly of our grand old town, the home and centre of culture and refinement, and renowned as such the State over. He mentioned our educa tional institutions, and especially our Or phan Asylum in which every true North Carolinian feels a peculiar pride and pleasure. He said: "It is the off-spring of a noble charity dedicated to helpless humanity. It is a true and fitting monu ment of that spiiit of charity which pre vails throughout, nnr land, -allien is CD 7 neither the fruit of study nor the privi lege of refinement, which in its ministra tions knows no sect, no creed, no class, but over all alike spreads its white wings of protecting love. Be there known in our fair State, either grief or perury; be there heard either sighing or sorfow ; be there, indeed, sickness and suffering, no matter how humble; be there $n and misery, no matter how degraded, $ie gen tle hand of humanity, if need be, stays the fiat of wayward fate, and in faith and hope and love points earth's sick and suf fering onesto yonder temple of North Carolina's noblest charity. Forever hon ored be this sacred work of humanity .this grand and glorious institution to charity ! "The recording angel of abiding' justice will preserve its annals of genereua deeds and the soul from whence it sprang shall be immortal." In this connection, notic ing the presence of the fair ladies of the town he said that they reminded him of another lesson that the Physicians could learn in their visit to Oxford, and in con nection with this institution, namely, "the sweet and simple charity of lovely wo man, and although, enshrined as this no ble charity is in the hearts of us all, still it is to the loving heart and cheerful giv ing hands of the gentle women of our State and especially Oxford, that we must look for its support and maintenance, and chiefest among them all, there is fine of them that, in reading of her gcod deeds, the speaker has often had cause to breathe upon her a simple blessing, for her work has been done with a tenderness and a thoroughness, a beauty and a self abne gation that could have sprung from the highest type ol ideal womanhood. Coon her shining brow, although unknown to her, i place this morning the wreath of a atranger's regard and affection, and wish that her life through the decPninir vale of years, may be as happy as sheha-imade origin me lives ot these 300 orphaned ones." j He then congratulated the men of Ox ford upon the "Queen Citv of the Golden Belt." He said in the course of his re marks: "The home of a brave and hospi table people, she stands to day but upon the threshold of her greatness.and through the half-opened door of the future streams the glad light of a grander day; her soul is fired with the breath of a new-born life, her energies are quick ened with the impulse of a new blood and she is thrilling to-day with a conscious ness of a growing power and prosperity. Her country-sides are her store-houses oi inexhaustible mineral wealth, and her fertile fields are vellow with the golden splendor of "Granville bl ights," that in the gladsome harvest time shall reflect not only the sunlight of this happy land, but as well the happiness and wealth ot her favored people," He then spoke of Capt. William' ref erence to his profession, and told iim of the assured success of the ultime tri umphs of future scientific medicine With a brief peroration he closet) President Thomas took the chair and called the Society to order, and proceeded to business. There were about two hundred Doctors present. A large number of naDers were read during the session, on subjects of great interest to the profession. On Tuesday afternoon Dr. W. A. Ham mond, of Washington, D. C, was intro duced by the President, aud was received with applause. He said that "he had long loved the State of North Carolina, and lelt a deep interest in the welfare of her people, and more especially in its medi cal fraternity." He then proceeded to de. liyer his lecture on "Diseases of the Soi- nai com." inose who were competent to judge pronounced it first class in every respect. A vote of thanks was tendered Dr Hammond for his lecture by the So ciety. Dr. I. W. Faison delivered the annual essay, and Dr. Lymau,of Baltimorejson of Bishop Lyman, read a paper on thejuse of surgical instruments. The talented Dr.J. A. Hodges delivered one of the most important addresses upon "The Insane of our State Outside of Pub lic Institutions." He showed a : vast amount of suffering they had to undergo for want of necessary rare and treatment. It made one's heart ache to listen t the fact that they were not properly cared for in the county poor houses and jails of the State. i At the conclusion of his remark the Society tendered him a vote of thanks, and asked that he have portions of his address published in the papers o the State, in order to more fully arousi? the people of the State to the importance of providing more room at the Asylums for these poor unfortunate creatures. At this juncture the President stepped forward and presented Dr. Hodges with a most exquisitely arranged bouquet, composed of rare and choice flowers. It was indeed beautiful and was highly appreciated by this gentleman. As the Board of Examiners had served out their term of seven years, a new one was elected, w hich is composed of the following gentlemen: G. VV. Thomas, of Wilmington; L. J. Pieot, Littleton; W. II. Whitehead, Battleboro; R. S. Young, Matthews; U. L. Payne, Jr., Lexington; G. W. Prefoy, AsheVilie; Geo. W. Long, Graham. 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The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President Dr. R. II. Lewis, of Raleigh. Vice Presidents- 1st, Dr. S. W. Battle, of Asheville; 2nd. Dr. J. L. Nicholson, of Richland; 3rd, Dr. W. II. Lilly, of Con tord. Secretary Dr. J. M. Hays, of Oxford Treasurer Dr. C. M. Pool, of Craven county. Orator Dr. L. G. Broughton, of Rdds ville. Essayist Dr. T. E. Anderson, of S'ates-ville. Torpid Liver. A V alt able M edict ve. Under this head the Pe tersburg Daily Index has the following : "We have received from rii'v. Mr. Keiley the fol lowing testimonial in regard to the virtue of NOLAN -DINK, which we cheerfully publish for the benefit of thone who may he in need of such a medicine." Nolandtxe. Some time ago there was a notice of the above-men thmed in the local columns of the Index, which attracted my attention. 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