The oration was made by George M. Dillow, A.M., M.D., and the valedictory was by Arthur F. Thompson, M.D., graduating class.

AT THE BANQUET.

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About six o'clock in the evening the "Pink Room," at the new Delmonico's, began to be filled with alumni who besieged the table of the treasurer, Dr. Helfrich, desiring to pay for dues and dinner tickets that had been reserved for them. As soon as this matter had been attended to they were directed to the grand reception room, on the next floor below, where the business meeting was held.

As soon as the quorum was present, the President, Dr. J. B. Gregg Custis, called the meeting to order, and the secretary read the minutes of the last meeting, which were approved.

The secretary then reported the election of the following officers to serve the ensuing year:

President, C. A. Church, M.D., '71, Passaic, N. J.; First VicePresident, F. A. Gardner, M.D., '82, Washington, D. C.; Second Vice-President, John E. Wilson, M.D., '83, Bloomfield, N. J.; Third Vice-President, J. P. Rand, M.D., '83, Worcester, Mass.; Cor. Secretary, E. S. Munson, M.D., '94, New York City; Rec. Secretary, W. S. Pearsall, M.D., '85, New York City; Chairman of Executive Committee, Malcolm Leal, M.D., '79, New York City; Necrologist, Edwin De Baun, M.D., '84, Passaic, N. J.; Treasurer, Charles H. Helfrich, M.D., '84, New York City; Members of the Executive Committee for three years, H. J. Pierron, M.D., '84, Brooklyn, New York City; Nathaniel Robinson, M.D., 85, Brooklyn, New York City; Alumnus Trustee, Frederick J. Nott, M.D., 77, New York City.

The treasurer reported a comfortable amount in the treasury, sufficient to pay all outstanding bills.

The amendment providing for a secret ballot was carried. The resolution advising the consolidation of the college with some prominent university, if an opportunity offered was also carried. The amendment providing that no officer in the association shall hereafter be allowed to hold any office for more than three consecutive years, was carried.

Dr. H. D. Schenck, of Brooklyn, offered a resolution providing that a report of the progress of the college be made to the annual meeting of the Alumni Association each year which was carried.

At a few minutes after the appointed time the doors of the large banqueting hall were thrown open and, to the inspiring strains of "The Stars and Stripes Forever," they marched in and filled the six long tables in short order.

President Custis called the meeting to order and grace was said by the Rev. Dr. Slicer, after which the dinner, served in Delmonico's choicest manner, was enjoyed by all present.

The president announced that the proceeds of the Alumni subscription instituted at the last meeting, giving one-half of the proceeds of the practice on the 11th of April, Hahnemann's birthday

-had been very pleasing, $1,000 having been sent in and checks were coming every day. It was voted that the president appoint a committee to arrange for a plan for the best use of the fund. A paper passed around the table for signatures agreeing to continue the subscription the coming year was signed by all.

An eloquent address by President J. B. Gregg Custis, M.D., began the speechmaking of the evening. Other speakers were: Hon. Rufus B. Cowing who spoke for "The Trustees," Wm. Tod Helmuth, M.D., LL.D., who delivered one of his inimitable poems; Dr. J. W. Halvin, of the first class graduated; Rev. Dr. Thomas B. Slicer who spoke eloquently; J. Willis Candee, M.D., of Syracuse, who spoke to "The Older Alumni," Hon. Geo. E. Waring responded to the toast "Municipal Questions in Our City;" H. G. Shepard, M.D., responded for the graduating class, and Dr. C. A. Church replied to the "President Elect."

The Annual Commencement of the New York Medical College and Hospital for Women took place on Tuesday evening, May 3, 1898, at the Presbyterian Building, No. 156 Fifth Avenue. The class consisted of four graduates, Elizabeth Gillette, Annie L. Langworthy, Rachel Nottage and Henriette Mayer. Miss Mayer took the prize for the highest general average, also the second prize in ophthalmology, Miss Langworthy receiving the first prize in ophthalmology. Miss Elizabeth Jagh received the prize in physiology and Miss Grace Flanders received the prize in medical jurisprudence.

Annual Meeting and dinner of the Alumni Association of the New York Medical College and Hospital for Women, was held Wednesday, May 4, 1898, at Delmonico's. The newly elected officers of the association are: Dr. Helene S. Larsen, President; Dr. Emily V. Pardee, Vice-President; Dr. Annie L. Langworthy, Secretary, and Dr. Louise Z. Buchholz, Treasurer. The former rules which made it strictly an alumni dinner were laid aside this year, and the trustees and faculty were invited to take part in the pleasure of the evening. Dr. M. B. Brown was toastmaster and the following toasts and responses were given. "Mutual Interest"-Dan Hennen Morris, President of the Board of Trustees; "Glances Here and There"-Annie Lowe Geddes, M.D.; "Our Privileges"Henry M. Dearborn, M.D.; "The Consultation"-Rosalie Loew; "The Old and the New Doctor"-Annie L. Langworthy, M.D.: "Granny's Yarbs"-Emily V. Pardee, M.D.; "The Waning Century" -Alice Booth Campbell, M.D.; "The Gentlemen"-H. D. Esmond Keatinge. The music was contributed by Miss Alice Keatinge and Mrs. E. J. Horne.

Solid Evidence.-If medical testimony is conclusive the great value of "arsenauro" and "mercauro" in the therapeutic field is thoroughly established. The pamphlet just issued by the Charles Roome Parmele Co., is very interesting and shows how strictly ethical in its dealings this honorable company has been. Carvil, the new

digestive ferment continues to demonstrate its power in digesting all kinds of food and steadily increases in popularity.

Carnrick's Soluble Food is easily assimilated and therefore of great value in fevers, especially typhoid. It is also adapted for use in convalescence from all diseases, as well as the dyspepsia of those engaged in brain work.

The Massachusetts Homoeopathic Medical Society, at its fiftyeighth annual meeting held April 14, 1898, elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Herbert C. Clapp, M.D., Boston; Vice-Presidents, George S. Adams, M.D., Westboro; John L. Coffin, M.D., Boston; Corresponding Secretary. F. P. Batchelder, M.D., Boston; Recording Secretary, Frank C. Richardson, M.D., Boston; Treasurer, Winslow B. French, M.D., Boston: Librarian, J. Wilkinson Clapp, M.D., Brookline; Censors, H. P. Bellows, M.D., Boston, Horace Packard, M.D., Boston; N. Emmons Paine, M.D., West Newton, and N. W. Rand, M.D., Monson.

Restoration of Hahnemann's Tomb.-The international commission appointed for the purpose of obtaining the consent of the heirs to the proposed work of restoration, together with the legal transfer of the grave in perpetuity to the French Homœopathic Society has been successful in its negotiations. now remains for the followers of Hahnemann to see to it that the sinews are provided. It is but fitting that the United States, the country where homoeopathy is strongest and most free, should respond cordially and generously to this honorable but delayed work. The American representative of this commission is Dr. Bushrod W. James, corner Eighteenth and Green Streets, Philadelphia, Pa., to whom all contributions should be sent.

Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital. A great deal has been done in reconstructing and improving the hospital during the past year. A Nurses' Home has been built with separate rooms for seventy nurses, and rooms for half as many servants. It was opened on Hahnemann's birthday. The Maternity which has sixteen beds is having a certain amount of reconstruction and the dispensary is, by act of the Legislature, to be united as an outpatient and emergency department to the hospital. It is needless to say that Dr. I. T. Talbot is the inspiration of this work, although hampered by lack of strength and health.

Notice. Dr. D. Duncan has moved to more commodious offices, on the third floor, Central Music Hall, Suite 26 and 27, hours from II A. M. to 4 P. M.

He has associated with him his son, Dr. A. B. Duncan, whose office hours will be from 10 A. M. to 12 M.

"The Blood of Life."-Bovinine is bovine blood unaltered from arteries of the bullock. The vital activity of this blood conserve rests on no man's assertion; it speaks for itself, to every pro

perly equipped physician who will test its properties microscopically, physically or therapeutically.

Try it in Anemia, measuring the increase of red cells and hemoglobin as you proceed, together with the improving strength and functions of your patient.

Golden Jubilee of the Hahnemann Medical College of Philadelphia." Medical College Conference."-In the presence of a distinguished assemblage of physicians and teachers of the homoeopathic system of medical science, representative of all parts of the United States, the celebration of the completion of half a century in the history of Hahnemann Medical College was inaugurated with fitting ceremonies and enthusiasm on May 11, 1898, at the college, Broad Street, above Race, Philadelphia. This golden jubilee in the annals of an institution that ranks high among advocates of the "New School" of medicine, and is honored as the loved alma mater of 2,400 devoted sons, marked an epoch in the progress and development of homoeopathy in this country.

It was the occasion for a gathering of the clans whose members are the men of learning and of practical works for the alleviation of suffering in many cities and towns in many States, who returned to the fountain of knowledge whence they drew the learning and inspiration that are their open sesame, and made them welcome guests in thousands of stricken homes.

Some of them were back for the first time since graduation-perhaps forty or fifty years ago. All of them were tremendously enthusiastic. There was much hearty handshaking and glad greeting on the part of classmates who rubbed elbows in lecture-halls ten, twenty, forty years ago; there was a bounteous overflow of goodfellowship; there was a liberal reminiscent outpour of the marvellous jokes that were new and the tricks that were played in the good old days when "Umpty-Ump" was an "undergrad." It's a way these honored "grads" have, this reminiscent flow of soul, whereat the callow freshman grows wide-eyed and marvels.

The formal recognition of the completion of fifty years by the college was embodied in an elaborate programme lasting through two days and nights.

WEDNESDAY.

Morning Session.-At this session, which began at 10 A. M., the presiding officer was Professor John E. James, M.D., of Hahnemann College, Philadelphia. A paper on "The Use and Abuse of the Didactic Lecture" was presented by Eldridge C. Price, M. D., Professor of Materia Medica and Therapeutics at the Southern Homoeopathic Medical College, Baltimore."

The discussion which followed was to have been opened by Professor A. C. Cowperthwaite, M.D., of the Chicago Homoeopathic Medical College, but as he was not present, Professor Pemberton Dudley, of Hahnemann College, led in discussing Professor Price's paper.

The Afternoon Session.-At this session two more addresses were presented. Prof. Chas. E. Fisher, of Chicago, ex-President of the American Institute of Homœopathy, presided. Dr. Charles E. Walton, professor in Pulte Medical College, Cincinnati, read an able paper on "The Place and Period of Clinical Work in the Four Years' Course," which precipitated considerable discussion, among those participating being Professor William B. Van Lennep, of the Faculty of Hahnemann College.

Professor James C. Wood, of the Cleveland (O.) Homœopathic Medical College, spoke on the subject "How Can the Teaching of the Specialties in the Undergraduate Course be Made to Serve its True and Best Purpose-the Qualification of the Student for General Practice?" followed by extensive discussion by the experts present.

Evening Session.-At the evening session William McGeorge, Jr., Vice-President of the college, presided. About him, on the platform, were grouped members of the trustees and faculty and prominent guests. Two papers of uncommon interest were presented, one by Dr. Pemberton Dudley, Dean of the Hahnemann Medical College, and the other by Dr. George G. Groff, professor in Bucknell University, and President of the Pennsylvania State Board of Health. The subject of Dean Dudley's address was "The Preparatory Educational Needs of the American Medical Student" (this appears in full in the present number of the Hahnemannian Monthly).

A pleasant feature of the evening session was the presentation of a handsome oil painting of the late Dr. A. R. Thomas, for many years Dean of Hahnemann Medical College. It was the work and gift of one of Dean Thomas's devoted students, Dr. R. M. Tudor, who was an art-student of the Academy of the Fine Arts when Prof. Thomas lectured on Artistic Anatomy in the late fifties; and he is also an alumnus of the Hahnemann Medical College of 1893; The painting was presented by Prof. Charles Mohr, Registrar of the College, to the Board of Trustees, and Vice-President McGeorge graphically accepted the handsome gift.

Two hundred physicians were in attendance at this meeting.

THURSDAY.

Morning Session.-The session was held at 10.30 o'clock, Dr. John E. James presiding.

The principal address of the session was given by Timothy Field Allen, M.D., LL.D., of the New York Homoeopathic Medical College. His subject was "Preparatory Studies and Preparatory Departments in Medical Colleges." He said that a thorough preparatory education is not only necessary, but greatly to the advantage of any man entering upon a career. It has been said that many a good doctor has been spoiled by too much Latin and Greek, but no good man was ever injured by too much education. When a student who is deficient in early education competes with one highly educated, the difference is clearly defined. To-day, more than ever