President Butler called the meeting to order at 11:15 A. M., and prayer was offered by G. W. Richards, M. D. An address of welcome was made by Dr. G. W. Crosby, of Atlantic City, on behalf of the local committee of arrangements and responded to by the President. After the roll call the Board of Censors reported favorably upon the applications for membership made by Drs. Mary Miller, Theo. G. Bieling and Jas. F. Goodell. Two amendments to the Constitution were offered, one to the effect that the annual meeting occupy two days and be held wherever it may be agreed upon at the previous annual meeting, and the other that the Semi-annual meeting occur some time in September. Reports were received from delegates to "The American Institute of Homoeopathy," "The International Hahnemannian Association," "The West Jersey Homœopathic Medical Society," and "The Pennsylvania Medical Society." The following papers were read: "Diagnostic Significance of the Epithelia of the Genito-Urinary Passages," by M. D. Youngman, illustrated by drawings made by A. W. Baily, both of Atlantic City; "Phthisis," by W. C. Ricardo, of Passaic; "Typhoid Fever," by E. M. Howard, of Camden; "A Case of Suppurative Synovitis at Knee, with Operation," by B. H'B. Sleght, of Newark; "Anæsthesia," by G. W. Woodward, of Camden; "The Contamination and Analysis of Drinking Water," by C. F. Adams, of Hackensack. This finished the day's business, but in the evening there followed a banquet given by Drs. Youngman and Baily to the Society, in the dining room of the Winsor, at which about sixty persons sat down to translate the following MENU: Ostrea Abseconii Na.Cl., (in forma natura.) Picis maritimus cum solanum tuber, comp. Corrugated Oris, Pomum amatorius, Lactu carim, Poma condita. Bivalvæ gridironedensis P. P. P. P. S, Chelonia S, P. P. P. P. F. E. Bovinum, congealed, cum C2 H28 O28, + C24 II 20, O20 + ? Vanilla, Chocolate, and Bisque with a stick in it. Pomum Adami, Auranti Florida, Plantago elongata. Sugar-coated mummies tuus proavia, red tape. Caloric H, O + desecated Nucis aramatica, Potentized to suit the taste Oscillatory vibrations of inferior maxilla cum post pliocene scintillations of modern Saxon. Atlantic City, Oct. 5, 1887. VAPOR. On the following day, (Oct. 6) the remaining papers were discussed, viz.: "Notes on Materia Medica," by J. E. Winans, of Lyons Farms; "High Potencies vs. Intermittent Fever," by Samuel Long; "A Comparison Between Sulphur and Sepia," by Edward Rushmore, of Plainfield; "A Cure By Sulphur," by Phoebe D. Brown, of Hilton; "The Efficacy of High Potencies," by J. K. Mulholland, of Newark; "A Study of Lachesis, Croton and Naja,” by J. N. Lowe, of Newton; "Treatment of Diphtheria," by D. L. Nevill, of Jersey City; "Therapeutics of Diphtheria," by S. L. Eaton, of E. Orange; "Notes on the Use of Drugs During Pregnancy," by C. M. Conant, of Orange, and "The Effects Which Excited Mental States have upon Physical Conditions," by J. Younglove, of Elizabeth; besides some papers read by title only. After the adjournment the members, by invitation, of Dr. G. W. Crosby, enjoyed an extensive drive about the city before they took their waiting train for home, unanimously voting that Drs. Crosby, Youngman and Bailey, played their part of hosts to perfection. B. H'B. SLEGHT, A. M., M. D., Secretary. AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF HOMOEOPATHY: BUREAU OF GYNECOLOGY. Dear Doctor.-The Chairman of the Bureau of Gynecology, for 1888, has selected, as the general subject for discussion; "Uterine Therapeutics." The following are the special subjects, with the names of those members to whom has been assigned the duty of preparing reports, and of those who are to discuss them: I. "Changes in Form and Position of the Uterus." (a) PATHOLOGICAL INDICATIONS: To Discuss-DR. L. L. DANFORTH. To Discuss-DR. L. A. PHILLIPS. Neoplasms of the Uterus." (a) PATHOLOGICAL INDICATIONS: (b) SYMPTOMATIC INDICATIONS: To Report-DR. T. G. COMSTOCK. To Discuss-DR. R. LUDLAM. To Discuss-DR. A. CLAYPOOL. "Nutritive Disturbances." (a) PATHOLOGICAL INDICATIONS: (b) SYMPTOMATIC To Report-DR. E. M. HALE. To Discuss-DR. PHILIP PORTER. (To Report-DR. B. F. BETTS. INDICATIONS: To Discuss-DR. N. SCHNEIDER. Each writer must furnish to the Secretary of the Bureau one month before the opening of the Institute, an abstract of his paper, whether it be read or not. This is in compliance with a standing resolution of the Institute. As the subject selected must prove of great interest to the profession, and will, no doubt, meet with a hearty reception from the Institute, you are especially requested to assist the Bureau by presenting as complete a paper as possible. Any additional information regarding the work of the Bureau may be obtained through the Secretary. The Chairman, recognizing the importance of a thorough and comprehensive discussion of the various papers presented, trusts you will be sufficiently interested in the report, to give your personal experience in this department. Other members of the Institute, specially interested in these subjects, are invited to come prepared to discuss them. An early acknowledgment of this notice is requested. Respectfully yours, EDWIN M. HALE, M. D., Secretary. PHIL. PORTER, M. D., Chairman. THE RED CROSS CONGRESS. The fourth international meeting of the Red Cross Society was held last month at Carlsruhe, and in many respects was the most noteworthy conference of the society, which is every year growing in usefulness and numbers. It is to-day one of the grandest humanitarian organizations the world has yet seen-one of which crowned-heads are proud to acknowledge membership. The following interesting letter has been issued by the President of the American Association to the Societies of the Red Cross of America.-Previous to the departure of the delegates to the International Congress at Carlsruhe, there was addressed to each associate society of the Red Cross in our country, a circular letter giving, so far as possible, the objects of the conference, and such facts as could be known concerning a matter which had not yet transpired. Now that the conference has been held, and has closed, I take the opportunity to write again confirming what has already been stated, and adding such facts as I trust may not be without interest. As had been decided the conference met on the 22d of September, in the Representatives Hall of the State House of the Grand Duchy of Baden, at its capital, Carlsruhe. There were present at its opening one hundred and thirty-eight delegates representing nearly every nation within the treaty. Our own delegation consisted of Dr. J. B. Hubbell, [Hom. Dept. U. of M.], and myself, as governmental delegates. As delegates appointed by the National Red Cross Association, Dr. Lucy M. Hall, physician and professor in Vassar College; Mr. Theodore Krüger, American Vice Consul at Kehl, Germany, and Dr. George W. Evans, of Paris, known for his excellent humanitarian work in both our own and the Franco-German wars. There were present, the members of the entire International Committee of Geneva, and the National Committee of Germany. The conference was opened by the Minister of State of Baden. Count de Stolberg, President of the National Society of Germany, was chosen President of the conference. Vice presidents and secretaries were elected from the various memberships. America had the honor of a representation on this board, Dr. Hubbell being elected to a seat. The sessions commenced at 10 o'clock each day with an afternoon session, commencing at 2 o'clock, and many most interesting exhibitions were somehow interspersed, all indicative of the wonderful progress in the direction of humanity. The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Baden, our royal host and hostess, were in constant attendance at the sessions. There were no more interested nor attentive listeners. The Emperor of Brazil, who was a guest of the Grand Duke, listened with great interest to the debate, and examined very closely all improvements placed upon exhibition. The questions discussed were such as pertain to the relation which the Red Cross bears to the military, viz., the prevention and relief in all practical ways of suffering from the necessities or barbarities of warfare. Naturally a conference under a treaty would confine itself to the limits of its treaty, but this did not prevent the most intense interest in the methods pursued by ourselves, under our constitution, in the relief of national calamities outside of war, and in time of peace [the Mississippi inundation, etc.] From having doubted its practical wisdom at first, other nations have come to regard it as not only an acceptable work, but worthy of all imitation. To be known as a member of the Red Cross of America is an honor in a foreign country to-day. * * * We were importuned for a descriptive recital of the civil work of the Red Cross societies of America. It would have been, as you will well realize far too voluminous, if properly represented to be given in the time of any conference, and in place of this, the promise was given, to write it in detail for foreign circulation. This remains an unfinished part of the conference. Another unfinished topic is a prize of money and twelve medals offered by Her Majesty, the Empress of Germany, for the best inside furnishing of a transportable field barrack. The specifications for this will be duly made and sent to the various national associations, and it will be our pleasure to furnish them at once to our associate societies. With every confidence, and the strongest of fraternal feeling, |