brought home to the minds of its graduates in a way which was likely to make them think-and when one thinks something is sure to hap pen. To many a doctor his Alma Mater becomes as dead. He does not think of her, does not visit her, in a word, does not care anything about her, at least it seems that way. But if he can once more look his old professor in the eye and hear his voice, thoughts of old times come back. From that point it's an easy step to the question, "Does she need my help?"-and from that point he ought to progress to the determination that she shall have his help.-"Right or wrong, she is my Alma Mater and if she needs me, here I am, with God's help ready and anxious to do for her all that I can do." And that should be the attitude to-day of every alumnus of the Cleveland Homeopathic Medical College. No matter whether you are in sympathy with all that is done, it's your duty to do your duty-to help.

RE-UNION OF THE CLASS OF 1880.

On Tuesday, May 16th, 1905, the class of 1880 of the Homeopathic Hospital College held its silver re-union at the Hotel Hollenden, under the leadership of Dr. LeWitt G. Wilcox, of Buffalo, and Dr. J. A. Backus, of Grand Rapids, Ohio. The meeting was a secret one, at least neither the editor nor the assistant editor of the local journal. were invited to be present, so we judge the gray-beards who were on hand did not want the stories which went the round of the festive board supplied by Dr. G. J. Jones to get further than the dinner table.

Those present were: DeWitt G. Wilcox, President; J. N. Downs, Ottawa, Ill.; J. R. Simson, Tonawanda, N. Y.; George A. Kelly, Canton, Ohio; J. S. Kirkendall, Ithaca, N. Y.; J. A. Backus, Grand Rapids, Ohio; B. B. Viets, E. G. Rust, A. C. Buell, W. H. Horr, W. H. Thompson, Mary Sook-Thompson, Cleveland; W. W. Wolfe, Allegheny. Pa.; J. A. Mitchell, Newark, Ohio.

Those of the teachers present were: Profs. D. H. Beckwith, W. A. Phillips, H. H. Baxter, W. T. Miller, G. J. Jones.

THE ALUMNI MEETING.

On Wednesday, May 17th, during the session of the Ohio State Homeopathic Medical Society, the Cleveland Homeopathic Medical College gave a luncheon to its alumni. This was followed by short talks by Drs. Jones, Beebe, Sawyer, Wood, Runnels, Hays, Kimmel, and others on the future of Homeopathic medical education.

On motion of Dr. Sawyer it was the sense of the meeting that a committee of three should be appointed by the alumni to confer with

a committee of like number appointed by the faculty of the Cleveland Homeopathic Medical Society to see what, if anything, could be done toward strengthening the friendly bands between the College and its alumni. The chairman, Dr. Reddish, decided to appoint the committee at a later date. The Dean of the College, Dr. G. J. Jones, appointed by request of the faculty Drs. Spencer, Thurston and G. W. Jones. It is hoped that much good may come from this action. The College feels that it has been misunderstood and that its alumni are not aware of the real character of its work.

Great progress has been made in the laboratory departments and the teaching in chemistry, microscopy, bacteriology and physiology is unexcelled in any Homeopathic institution. The College welcomes the opportunity to show to a committee of its alumni what it really is doing.

THE BANQUET.

In the evening the members of and the delegates to the State Society, the graduating class of the Cleveland Homeopathic Medical College, and the Cleveland physicians to the number of three hundred, sat down to a banquet given them in the banquet hall of the Hollenden by the Cleveland Homeopathic Medical Society.

Instead of the stereotyped banquet table the Committee on Entertainment had supplied enough individual tables, each seating twelve people, to accommodate the assembly, and this made a social occasion out of what is usually a very formal affair. Dr. Lester E. Siemon presided as toastmaster and very happily introduced the following speakers:

Dr. David H. Beckwith, on "Looking Backward." Dr. Beckwith needs no introduction to the Homeopathic profession of this country. Ex-President of the State Society and American Institute of Homeopathy, for many years a prominent member of the faculty of the Cleveland Homeopathic Medical College, one of the founders of the Ohio State Homeopathic Medical Society, Dr. Beckwith's name has become so interwoven with the progress of Homeopathy in the past. half century that to read the history of the school here is to read the biography of Dr. Beckwith. His stories of his earlier experiences were greatly appreciated.

Dr. G. J. Jones on "A Third of a Century of Medical Teaching." In introducing the speaker Dr. Siemon said, "It is given to but few men to be able to say, 'I have taught medicine for a third of a century and am still on the firing line.' Dr. Jones' talk was along practical

lines, showing the changes in method which had occurred, and the great advances which had been made.

Dr. DeWitt G. Wilcox on "Just for To-night," who in his usually happy manner adapted the plot of Shakespeare's Midsummer night's Dream to the occasion.

Dr. George B. Haggart on "Looking Forward." Dr. Haggart is one of the bright stars in the galaxy of younger men of the profession and his toast was full of good cheer for the future.

Dr. T. M. Stewart on "Ideopegma," who told some of his humorous stories.

Dr. L. K. Maxwell, on "The Medical Profession and Spare Ribs," who seemed inclined to believe the old story that the Lord after making Adam, said, "Well, I think I could do better if I tried again," and so made Eve.

Dr. Wells, of Bellaire, was to have given a toast on "The Country Doctor," but finding it impossible to be present, sent his paper, which was read by Dr. H. F. Staples.

Societies

THE OHIO STATE HOMEOPATHIC MEDICAL SOCIETY. The Homeopathic Medical Society of the State of Ohio convened in its forty-first annual session at the Hotel Hollenden, Tuesday, May 16th, 1905, under the presidency of J. H. Wilson, M. D., of Bellefontaine. At the opening session a large number of members and visitors were present-more than is usual. All of the officers, except the secretary, were at their posts. Dr. Wm. H. Phillips, Assistant Secretary, was appointed to take Dr. Silbernagel's place.

On behalf of the Mayor of Cleveland. Hon. Harris H. Cooley, of his cabinet, in a very cordial address bade the delegates welcome and tendered them the freedom of the city.

The minutes and the secretary's report were read and adopted. The report of the Treasurer was an interesting one, inasmuch as it showed that there has been a slump in the membership. One hundred and forty-six members are paying the expenses of the Society, the balance are either non-resident members, or owe so much that they are to be dropped this year for the non-payment of dues. The total is 218, less than half the number of members in the State. In spite of this fact the Treasurer has on hand $268, which speaks volumes for his financial management.

The Committee on Increase in Membership, composed of Drs. Stewart, Walton, House, Church and Beebe, reported that in the State there are eight local homeopathic medical organizations, the total membership of which is about 500, many being members of more than one society. The following extracts from letters received by the committee in answer to inquiries pertinent to the matter of increasing the membership of the State Society are interesting. Here are some of them :

"We do not have charge of any State institutions, and seem to be making no effort to get any."

"Let the State Homeopathic Medical Society show a lively interest in the welfare of the profession throughout the State and I do not think you will have any trouble to increase your membership."

"Let fewer papers be read and devote more time to discussion." "Reduce the dues."

"We need the older and stronger members as discussants in all the bureaus."

"Would it not be better to hold biennial sessions of State and National Society on alternate years?"

"Organize county societies or clubs."

"Appoint State Society organizers. Let them keep tab on new

comers.

"Make some changes and arouse additional interest. Innovate." "Find out why so many drop out each year for non-payment of dues."

"Get transactions out promptly after the meeting."

This constituted the report of the committee without any recommendations upon the above.

A number of reports were made concerning the Societies throughout the State, all of which were of an optimistic character and seemed to show activity and advancement.

With Vice-President Fletcher in the chair. President Wilson delivered the annual address, which we have the pleasure of publishing, together with the report of the committee concerning the same.

In his report as necrologist, Dr. D. H. Beckwith called attention. to the death of three members, namely, A. S. Hayden, C. C. Olmsted and S. R. Beckwith, the two last named having been honorary members for many years. He spoke also of the death of Dr. Robert E. Dudgeon, of London, England, and Conrad Wesselhoeft, of Boston, really great men in the profession. Drs. S. R. Beckwith and C. C. Olmsted had been members of the Society since 1864, and though for a number of years residing in other States, their membership was still

retained. The necrologist gave a biographical sketch of Dr. S. R. Beckwith, and two beautiful tributes were paid him, one by Dr. H. F. Biggar, who had known him for many years, the other by Dr. C. E. Walton, who in years gone by had listened many times to his lectures. In his remarks Dr. Walton said:

Dr. S. R. Beckwith was, in more ways than one, a "Big Medicine" man. Of commanding physique, his big brain, and bigger heart, furnished him with qualities that make for success.

He was a surgeon before the day of Lister, when luck and pluck furnished a large part of the operator's armamentarium. He had an abundance of both, and reaped the reward of their possession. He was an effective teacher, and the practical points he drove into the brains of the students stood them in good need in their subsequent

career.

He was a staunch friend and supporter of the young practitioner. He would not only pull him out of a hole, but pull the hole up after him, so that he never fell into the same one a second time. He was fertile in resources and could extemporize anatomy in the witness box that would withstand the fiercest onslaught of the opposing counsel.

He could cure by suggestion, and raise vegetables by electricity. So great were his powers of persuasion that if he had told me that he employed a troop of trained monkeys to pick his string beans I would have listened to him. By way of amusement he frequently tested the credulity of his friends, but he had little respect for one who believed all he heard.

He had a host of admirers, and enough enemies to keep his liver from stagnating. He was a warm friend and a vigorous foe. He never shunned a scrimmage and once in, bore himself like a man. He came twenty-five miles once to support by his presence the writer's first attempt at lithotomy. When the large stones kept coming out to the number of eleven, he asked the operator how many more he had up his sleeve. He showed by this question his keen appreciation of the thorough preparation which such cases demand.

He had the proud distinction of possessing a brother who would now be reading this obituary if it were not for a sense of propriety which the occasion does not warrant, for I am sure that "Old S. R.", as we fondly called him, would rather at any time write some other one's obituary than have one written for himself. I am sorry that he is not here to enjoy this one, for he would certainly pronounce it good, though somewhat eccentric. We miss him, and shall miss him; did we but know the truth, he rather misses us.

Dr. H. E. Beebe, for the Ohio State Medical Board, called atten