The address brought out a prolonged and interesting discussion, which was participated in by Dr. C. L. Allen, J. H. Hamilton, A. H. Chesmore, H. D. Holton, L. M. Bingham, A. P. Grinnell, Henry Janes, D. H. Nutting, and E. F. Upham. Adjourned to Friday at 9 A. M. SECOND DAY. Met at 9 A. M. with Pres. Brooks in the chair. Dr. A. P. Grinnell introduced the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted :— Whereas, The Vermont State Medical Society has for many years been desirous that a State Board of Health be established, and has been in a large measure responsible for the existence of the present Board, and whereas it is well known that the utility of the Board depends largely upon the co-operation of the profession throughout the State, therefore Resolved, That this Society endeavor to lend such aid to the Board as lies in its power, by reporting to the Secretary of the Board all cases of contagious diseases coming under their observation, and by furnishing any other information which may be of service to them and to the State. The report of the Committee appointed to revise the Constitution and By-Laws was made and the report was unanimously adopted, after slight alteration. EXECUTIVE Committee.—D. C. Hawley (ex-officio), E. R. Campbell, S. L. Wiswell. PUBLICATION Committee.-D. G. Kemp, C. M. Chandler, A. B. Bisbee. LICENSE CENSORS.-S. H. Griswold, C. C. Perry, F. H. Cilley. The following report of delegates to Dartmouth Medical College was presented. TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE VERMONT MEDICAL SOCIETY: Your delegates to the Dartmouth Medical College attended the examinations of the graduating class November 22 and 23, 1886, and were courteously received. The candidates for graduation. nineteen in number, had already been examined by the Faculty, and the written work of each, with the markings of the Faculty, was submitted to your delegates. These examinations clearly demonstrated the fact that to obtain a diploma from this College is not easy. Each member of the class was examined orally by the delegates from your society and from the New Hampshire Medical Society. So thorough was the training these young men had received that each passed a satisfactory examination. It appears to your delegates that for many reasons this college merits the support of the medical profession. Each student receives laboratory instruction in urinary analysis without extra fee. The instruction in all branches is of a thoroughly practical nature. The time in the lecture room is spent in dealing, not with fascinating hypotheses, but with the teachings of recognized medical authorities and the results of personal observation and experience. HENRY D. HOLTON, S Delegates from Ver- Dr. S. H. Griswold, of Rutland, reported as delegate to American Medical Association. The following papers were read :— Some Observations on Deafness, by J. H. Woodward. Pleuritis with Accumulation of Pus in Pleural Cavity, by C. M. Fer rin. Intubation of Larynx, by J. B. Weeeler. Biliary Calculi, by F. L. Ladue. Tetanus Neonotorum, by Edw. R. Campbell. The Climate and Temperature of Mesopotamia, by D. H. Nutting. Adjourned to 7:30 P. M. EVENING SESSION. Society met at 8 P. M. Dr. S. T. Brooks delivered the President's annual address. It consisted of a discussion of the subject of "Public Health and Hygiene," and of "Expert Testimony in the Courts." The address brought out a prolonged and interesting discussion, which was participated in by Dr. C. L. Allen, J. H. Hamilton, A. H. Chesmore, H. D. Holton, L. M. Bingham, A. P. Grinnell, Henry Janes, D. H. Nutting, and E. F. Upham. Adjourned to Friday at 9 A. M. SECOND DAY. Met at 9 A. M. with Pres. Brooks in the chair. Dr. A. P. Grinnell introduced the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted : Whereas, The Vermont State Medical Society has for many years been desirous that a State Board of Health be established, and has been in a large measure responsible for the existence of the present Board, and whereas it is well known that the utility of the Board depends largely upon the co-operation of the profession throughout the State, therefore Resolved, That this Society endeavor to lend such aid to the Board as lies in its power, by reporting to the Secretary of the Board all cases of contagious diseases coming under their observation, and by furnishing any other information which may be of service to them and to the State. The report of the Committee appointed to revise the Constitution and By-Laws was made and the report was unanimously adopted, after slight alteration. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.-D. C. Hawley (ex-officio), E. R. Campbell, S. L. Wiswell. PUBLICATION COMMITTEE.-D. G. Kemp, C. M. Chandler, A. B. Bisbee. License Censors.—S. H. Griswold, C. C. Perry, F. H. Cilley. American Medical Association.-D. H. Nutting, A. P. Grinnell. New York State Medical Association.-J. B. Wheeler, B. J. Andrews. Northern New York Medical Association.-G. F B. Willard, F. R. Stoddard. Connecticut River Valley Medical Association.-M. R. Crain, S. H. Griswold. White River Valley Medical Association.-John Winch, A. B. Bisbee. White Mountain Medical Association.-Deane Richmond. Dartmouth Medical College.-D. F. Rugg. F. H. Cilley. U. V. M. Medical Department.-S. S. Clark, F. L. Ladue. : "Therapeutical Memoranda," by H. D. Holton. "A report of a few cases of Lung Disease," by F. H. Cilley. The death of Dr. S. Putnam, of Montpelier, and of Dr. O. F. Fassett. of St. Albans, were reported to the society by the Councillors, and Dr. J. Draper, of Brattleboro, was appointed to write an obituary of Dr. Putnam, and Dr. S. S. Clark, of St. Albans, an obituary of Dr. Fassett. The following resolution was offered by Dr. L. C. Butler in amendment of the Constitution : Resolved, That the annual meeting in the off year of the Legislature be held in Burlington. Dr. H. D. Holton offered the following: Resolved, That the annual meeting in the off year of the Legislature be held in such place as the society shall vote at the previous annual meeting. Both resolutions will, according to the Constitution, lay over until the next annual meeting, for action. The following new members were elected to membership during the meeting: : Dr. C. J. Russell, of Hinesburgh, Howard University, 1883. Dr. L. E. Dionne, of Burlington, Coll. P. & S. of Prov. of Q. Dr. A. L. Bingham, of Williston, U. V. M., 1875. Dr. A. H. Chesmore, of Huntington, U. V. M., 1860. Dr. Ralph M. Canfield, of Derby Line, U. V. M., 1882. Dr. J. N. Jenne, of St. Albans, U. V. M., 1881. Dr. H. P. Watson, of Haverhill, N. H., was elected an honorary member. The Executive Committee made the following report: The next semi-annual meeting will be held in St. Albans. The programme will consist of papers by the following members :- |