Valley Homeopathic Medical Society, and especially of Dr. Wm. A. Siebert, of Easton, contributed to make the annual meeting of the Homeopathic Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania at the Forks of the Delaware one of the red letter days in its history. There was a large attendance, over 150 registrations being recorded. One most interesting feature was the admission of 65 new members. The sessions were formally opened on Tuesday, September 20, by an invocation by the Rev. Dr. L. W. Eckard, pastor of the Brainerd Union Presbyterian Church, Easton, in the chapel of which the meetings were held. Dr. E. D. Doolittle, president of the Lehigh Valley Society, delivered an address of welcome, and was followed by a welcome extended by E. D. Warfield, LL.D., president of Lafayette College, Easton, on behalf of the citizens. Dr. T. Sureth, vice-president of the Pennsylvania Society, responded to these. Dr. D. C. Kline, of Reading, then delivered the presidential address. The first scientific session to be called was the bureau of Gynecology under the chairmanship of Dr. W. A. Stewart, of Pittsburg. The papers read and discussed were "Post-operative Intestinal Paralysis," by Dr. T. J. Gramm. Philadelphia; "Diseases of the Fallopian Tubes," by Dr. T. L. Chase, Philadelphia; "Retro-displacements of the Uterus," by Dr. N. F. Lane, Philadelphia, and "Gynecology for the General Practitioner," by the chairman. The bureau of Pathology and Pathological Anatomy followed under the chairmanship of Dr. T. L. Gramm, Philadelphia. Dr. J. E. Belville, Philadelphia, argued for the "Early Operation in Appendicitis from a Pathological Standpoint;" Dr. H. M. Gay, Philadelphia, reported "An Unusual Case of Diphtheria;" Dr. I. W. Heysinger, Philadelphia, gave an exhaustive and philosophical study of "Advanced Biology with Relation to Homeopathic Principles;" Dr. R. E. Tomlin, Philadelphia, discussed the "Pathology of the Puerperium;" Dr. A. W. Yale, Philadelphia, narrated the incidents of "A Case of Appendicitis in a Large Femoral Hernia," and the chairman gave the latest views on "The Parasitic Origin of Carcinoma." The surgeons had their turn next and showed their devotion to their specialty by remaining in session under the chairmanship of Dr. J. L. Peck, Scranton, until midnight. The papers that were read were "Treatment of Abdominal Conditions," by G. M. Christine, M.D., Philadelphia; "Fracture of the Neck of the Femur," by G. A. Van Lennep, M.D., Philadelphia; "Excision of the Elbow Joint," by E. R. Gregg, M.D., Pittsburg; "Fissure in Ano," by G. B. Moreland, M.D., Pittsburg; "Nephropexy According to the Edebohls Method," by H. L. Northrop, M.D., Philadelphia, and "A Few Thoughts Concerning the Surgery of the Stomach," by W. B. Van Lennep, M.D., Philadelphia.

The section of Pedology reported Wednesday morning with Dr. F. L. Muth as chairman. Three papers were read: "Observation of Symptoms in Children," by Julia C. Loos, M.D., Harrisburg; "A Case of Basal Meningitis with Paralysis," by Mary Brewer, M.D., Philadelphia, and "Convalescence," by E. S. Haines, M.D., Rutledge. The bureau of Sanitary Science followed and discussed some interesting papers under the leadership of Dr. R. L. Piper, Tyrone. Dr. J. D. Boileau, Philadelphia, told of "Food Impurities and Adulterations;" Dr. W. E. Rotzell dwelt on

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"Human Environment," and the chairman contributed some interesting thoughts on "Sanitary Clothing."

Dr. F. M. Lawrence, Philadelphia, had provided a good program for the bureau of Clinical Medicine. Dr. G. M. Golden, Philadelphia, read a paper on "Arthritis Deformans." Dr. W. W. Seibert, Easton, discussed "The Diagnostic Value of the Normal Constituents of Urine." Dr. E. R. Snader, Philadelphia, pointed out "The Frequency of Phthisis Pulmonalis in Infancy and Childhood," and was followed by Dr. C. S. Raue, Philadelphia, who spoke of "Pneumonia and Pleurisy in Childhood." Dr. Robert Walter, proprietor of Walter's Sanitarium, Walter's Park, philosophized on "The Nature of Disease." The chairman himself had prepared a thorough study of "The Present Status of the Uric Acid Question," but handed it in without reading owing to the lateness of the hour. It will be published later in the NORTH AMERICAN, together with several other of the best papers. In connection with the bureau of Materia Medica, Aug. Korndoerfer, Sr., M.D., chairman, Dr. T. H. Carmichael, Philadelphia, made an eloquent plea for "Loyalty to the Pharmacopeia." Dr. J. C. Guernsey, Philadelphia, provoked considerable discussion by his paper on "The Prophylactic Power of Drugs," and the chairman contributed "A Few Thoughts on Our Materia Medica."

At this stage of the program a break was made in the serious work of the meeting, and Wednesday evening was devoted to a theatre party at the invitation of the Lehigh Valley Society, following which a number of those present adjourned to the house of Dr. Detwiller, a son of Dr. Henry Detwiller, the pioneer of homeopathy in America, whose portrait, by the way, adorned the room where the scientific sessions were held, and was reproduced in the handsome souvenir program. Speaking of souvenirs calls forth a word of admiration for the handsome badges issued to all in attendance at the meeting.

The bureau of Ophthalmology, Otology and Laryngology reported on Thursday morning with Dr. D. W. Harner, Philadelphia, in the chair. The papers read were "Eye Strain: Its Causes and Treatment," by Dr. G. H. Haas, Allentown; "Internal and Local Remedies as Compared with Local Treatment," by Dr. H. F. Schantz, Reading; "Report of Cases," by Dr. H. B. Ware, Scranton: "Nasal Obstruction: Its Causes and Results," by Dr. H. S. Weaver, Philadelphia, and "Homeopathic Remedies in Eye Diseases," by the chairman. The last bureau to report was that on Obstetrics, of which Dr. J. E. James, Jr., Philadelphia, had charge. Dr. Emma T. Schreiner, Philadelphia, treated of "Hospital versus Home Care in Confinement Cases." Dr. E. S. Snyder, Lancaster, discussed "Toxemia of Pregnancy and Albuminuria and Their Treatment." and the chairman wrote exhaustively on "Chorio-Epithelioma Malignum."

It was decided to hold the next annual meeting at Altoona. The newly elected officers are: President, Dr. W. A. Seibert, Easton; first vice-president, Dr. C. F. Seip, Pittsburg; second vicepresident, Dr. W. G. Dietz, Hazleton; recording secretary, Dr. G. B. Moreland, Pittsburg; corresponding secretary, Dr. E. M. Gramm, Philadelphia; necrologist, Dr. Chandler Weaver, Phila

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delphia; treasurer, Dr. Ella D. Goff, Allegheny; Censors, Drs. Anna G. Clark, Scranton; G. W. Smith, Philadelphia, and H. F. Schantz, Reading; trustees, Drs. W. H. Keim and Clarence Bartlett, Philadelphia, and W. A. Seibert, Easton.

For the entertainment of ladies there were afternoon teas and card parties, with a visit to Lafayette College. At the conclusion of the meeting a number of those in attendance went by special trolley car to Allentown to see the Homeopathic State Hospital for the Insane of Pennsylvania.

Those admitted to membership were Drs. F. V. Wooiridge, Pittsburg; R. S. Summers, Philadelphia; D. W. Straub, Bethlehem; L. H. Sterner, Porter's Sideling; L. A. Snyder, Ashland; J. R. Rochester, Philadelphia; J. J. Reitz, Walnutport; W. R. Palmer, Hollidaysburg; T. Matlack, Philadelphia; E. S. Mautz, South Bethlehem; H. E. Kistler, Johnstown; E. Humphreys, Philadelphia; H. P. Hess, Pine Grove; W. N. Nelson Hammond, Philadelphia; T. C. Gray, Easton; F. A. Garis, Bethlehem; M. M. Fleagle, Hanover; H. A. Fehr, Allentown; W. F. Doyle, Pottsville; F. F. Crandell, Turtle Creek; C. M. Brunnell, Stroudsberg; C. M. Brooks, Philadelphia; G. H. Boone, Pottsville; Eva N. Blake, Philadelphia; N. A. Betts, Philadelphia; R. Bernstein, Philadelphia; T. B. Bradley, Philadelphia; J. R. Bibighaus, Glenside; J. H. Ervin, Jenkintown; P. F. Felsberg, Philadelphia; A. R. Garner, Norristown; H. M. Gay, Philadelphia; W. L. Gerhart, Lewisburg; E. J. Hackney, Philadelphia; G. C. Haller, Germantown; F. M. Harry, Mount Joy; M. R. T. Hart, Germantown; G. W. Harpel, Mt. Carmel; G. W. Hartman, Harrisburg; J. B. Heritage, Langhorne; F. Howell. Reading; J. R. Hood, Sewickley; J. D. Keifer, Mt. Carmel; G. M. Kistler, Lansford; J. S. Kistler, Shenandoah; M. S. Kistler, Shenandoah; W. F. Kistler, Minersville; J. P. Langwell, Wellsboro; Julia C. Loos, Harrisburg; C. R. Miller, Steelton; M. L. Miller, Mohnsville; H. C. Nicholson, Philadelphia; F. B. Quackenbush, Philadelphia; C. M. Richards, Reading; W. W. Speakman, Philadelphia; E. K. Steckel, Orwigsburg; E. L. Straub, Minersville; A. H. Super, Tamaqua; T. W. Swalm, Pottsville; C. E. Tegtmeier, Philadelphia; H. Ellen Walker, Sharon; F. Watson, Willow Grove; H. G. West, Schuylkill Haven; A. W. Yale, Philadelphia; F. E. Yerkes, Ambler.

New York Meeting. With a record registration of 413 members and visiting physicians, a program so full of excellent papers that it was impossible for all to be read, and a series of clinics of more than ordinary interest, the 38th semi-annual meeting of the Homeopathic Medical Society of the State of New York will stand out in the annals of the history of homeopathy in the Empire State. The meeting was held in the N. Y. Hom. Med College, and the Helmuth Surgical Amphitheatre was the scene of the surgical and gynecological clinics. After the formal opening of the meeting, the reading of reports, etc., the bureau of Neurology reported under the chairmanship of John T. Greenleaf, papers being read by C. A. Potter (Care and Treatment of General Paresis), David M. Gardner (Ay, there's the Rub), and C. C. Howard (Differential Diagnosis between Lacuna and Hemiplegia). As chairman of the bureau of Obstetrics, Dr. L. L. Danforth called for the papers of C. E. Alliaume (Prenatal Homeopathic Treatment), F. W. Hamlin

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(Management of Occipito-Posterior Positions) and M. O. Terry (Can Women Escape Pain in Parturition). The members then adjourned to the Flower Hospital for a gynecological clinic, the operator being J. M. Lee, of Rochester, who showed his method of perineorrhaphy. A break of an hour and a half furnished time to enjoy the complimentary lunch provided by the college and renew acquaintanceships. Under the heading of Laryngology and Rhinology, two papers were reported for reading by the chairman, Irving Townsend-"Why the Upper Respiratory Tract should be Cared for as a Prophylactic Measure," by A. Worrall Palmer, and "Removal of the Inferior Turbinated Body," by C. E. Teets. In the section of Clinical Medicine and Pathology, Fredk. M. Dearborn gave a very interesting clinic demonstrating "Pigmentation of the Skin," E. E. Snyder reported excellent results with fagopyrum (buckwheat) in eczema, and gave its indications, Geo. F. Laidlaw drew attention to "A Point in Diagnosis: An Air-Swallower mistaken for a Flatulent Dyspeptic," and Wm. Harvey King presented cases showing results obtained in the Clinic of the Physical Therapeutics Department of the college. The next bureau to report was Ophthalmology and Otology, L. W. Dean, chairman. John L. Moffat read a paper on "Photophobia," E. J. Bissell pointed out "The Relation between the Eyes and the Generative Organs," and Geo. W. McDowell discussed the "Treatment of Chronic Suppuration of Middle Ear. The day's business closed with a surgical clinic dealing with brain and scalp cases, conducted by W. Louis Hartman.

In the evening the members and visitors were entertained by the N. Y. County Society at Delmonico's, and a very enjoyable evening was thus spent.

The following morning E. B. Nash took charge of the bureau of Materia Medica, and the following practical papers were read: Staphisagria, by Paul Allen; Kreosote, by W. I. Pierce; Psorinum, by J. T. Greenleaf; Actea Racemosa, by J. M. Keese; and Eupatorium, by Gordon W. Hoyt. In the bureau of Public Health, Egbert G. Rankin dwelt on "The Tuberculosis Situation," urging the formation of a national department of Public Health, and state or local control of the tuberculous, and Charles McDowell spoke interestingly of "Hygienic Advances in Germany and Italy." The bureau of Pediatrics followed, and P. C. Thomas read his paper on "The Personal Equation in the Treatment of Infants and Children." The other paper was by W. L. Love on "Parasitic Diseases of the Skin and their Relation to Children." Adjourning to the Helmuth Amphitheater the members witnessed a skilfully-executed laparotomy by De Witt G. Wilcox. Then came lunch tendered by the college authorities as on the previous day, and served in the Alumni Laboratory. In the afternoon Newton M. Collins showed a case of inoperable sarcoma, explained the latest advances in stomach surgery, and curetted an inoperable case of uterine cancer, packing with gauze soaked in 40% formalin. Following this, Wm. Harvey King explained what the true Finsen treatment is, demonstrating a lamp acquired by him from the Finsen Institute at Copenhagen.

This closed a meeting which must have proved of exceptional profit to all in attendance.

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Denver State Society.-The Nineteenth Annual Session of the Colorado Homeopathic Society has just completed its labors (on September 15). This was the largest and most enthusiastic meeting in the history of the society. Strong resolutions looking toward the re-proving of the Materia Medica as undertaken by the A. I. H. were adopted. Among the guests of the society was Dr. B. F. Bailey of Lincoln, Neb. Officers for ensuing year are: President, Grant S. Peck, M.D., of Denver; second vice-president, S. L. Blair, M.D., of Trinidad; treasurer, F. A. Faust, M.D., of Colorado Springs; secretary, G. P. Howard, M.D., of Denver. The evening following the last day session of the State Society was the opening exercises of the Denver Homeopathic College. Prof. H. I. Dodge delivered the address before the students, faculty and friends. Lectures begin Monday, September 19, and the prospect for a large attendance is good. State Society, Local Society and College are working in perfect harmony.-G. B. Howard, Secretary. CINCINNATI NOTES

The 32d Session of the Pulte Medical College, Cincinnati, Ohio, begins September 28, with some changes in the Faculty. Dr. J. D. Buck, for many years Dean, tendered his resignation, and Dr. W. C. Walton, former registrar, is appointed to the deanship. Dr. S. E. Geiser is now registrar, and Dr. W. H. Smith fills the position of secretary in place of Dr. Thos. M. Stewart, who resigned early in the spring. Dr. C. M. Boger of Parkersburg, W. Va., author of "Boenninghausen's Characteristics and Repertory," will give a series of lectures on Materia Medica, with special hints on the use of the repertory. Those who heard Dr. Boger's lectures on this subject last winter will be pleased to again have the opportunity of his aid in this difficult study.

The Ohio Hospital for Women and Children, Cincinnati, Ohio, has, through the summer months, been renovating and replenishing the operating-room endeavoring to bring it as nearly as possible into complete and modern arrangement. The hospital bears a very homelike atmosphere, and the Dean, Dr. Ellen M. Kirke, and the lady Board of Managers, bear the interests of the hospital closely at heart, and are ambitious to bring them to the highest standard. Last year they added a static machine with X-ray, Minin lamp and Chattanooga mechanical vibrator to the equipment.

Medical Protective Associations.-The physicians of Thornton, Ind., are forming an association to protect themselves from the local dead beats. Dr. C. R. Armstrong, of that city, is desirous of receiving copies of the constitutions and by-laws of similar organizations in other communities.

In the December number of THE NORTH AMERICAN appeared an article read at the State Convention in Connecticut on the subject of iridium. It attracted considerable attention. In the present issue appears a second article upon the same subject. It now claims more than passing attention in medical affairs, and we confess that proofs are at hand that excite closer investigation.

Institute of Drug Proving of the A. I. H.-Following earnest appeals by the Presidents of the American Institute of Homeopathy. notably by Drs. Bailey, Norton and Sutherland, and efficient work