with the greatest difficulty and by continually laying stress on the humanitarian side of the problem that he and his co-workers finally succeeded in enlisting the support of one hundred and twenty-five of the best physicians in New York, and a few broadminded and humane clergymen and laymen, and founded last February The American Society of Sanitary and Moral Prophylaxis.

I can best show you the aims of this society by quoting some of the articles from its constitution:

Article I. The headquarters shall be located in New York City, with branches in other cities of the United States.

Article II. The object of this society is to limit the spread of diseases which have their origin in the social evil. It proposes to study every means-sanitary, moral, and administrativewhich promise to be most effective for this purpose.

Article III. This society is to be composed of members of the medical profession, and of the laity, including women.

Let me supplement these extracts by a few quotations from Dr. Morrow's inaugural address. In answer to the question continually asked of members of the society: Do you aim at the regulation of vice? he says: "This society does not embrace in its objects the legislation of prostitution or the sanitary surveillance of prostitutes with a view to making fornication safe. Prostitutes should be treated and cured, if possible, like all victims of these diseases, but the state in issuing a certificate of health which is equivalent to a license to practise this vocation, proclaims the doctrine, unhygienic as it is immoral, that debauchery is a necessity for men. The key to the solution of this problem is not to make prostitution safe, but to prevent the making of prostitutes. From this point of view the study of the underlying causes, the bad social conditions, of which prostitution is largely the product, would properly come within the scope of this society's work."

"The evil of prostitution can never be corrected so long as the morals of young men are considered a negligible quantity, and the "sowing of wild oats" is recognized as a harmless and pardonable pastime."

Such in outline are the aims and spirit of The American Society of Sanitary and Moral Prophylaxis. It holds meetings twice a month at the Academy of Medicine in New York. At the meeting on Dec. 14, four pages were presented as follows: 1. "Should education in sexual matters be given to the great body of the young men of the working classes?" L. Duncan Bulkley, M.D. 2. "Should this instruction be individual or collective, through pamphlets, tracts, lectures, talks to young men, etc.?" Rev. John J. Wynne, S.J., and Prof. F. N. Seerley of the International Y. M. C. A. 3. "That social groups and agencies whose work beings them in direct contact with the

living conditions of the people may be utilized for this educative work" Dr. David Blaustein, Superintendent of the Educational Alliance. 4. "Should this education be extended to the young women of the working classes?" Margaret Cleaves, M.D.

These papers were followed by a general discussion by prominent members of the laity and medical profession.

It seems to me that this society in New York has shown us physicians of Massachusetts very clearly how to set about this delicate and important task of educating the public concerning sexual hygiene and diseases, and that we should lag no longer behind our more progressive colleagues but follow their good example by getting together and organizing a Massachusetts branch of the American Society of Sanitary and Moral Prophylaxis without delay.

Dr. Abner Post of Boston has been asked by Dr. Morrow to organize a branch of the society in this State, and stands ready to do so if he can get the support of the best leading physicians of Boston. All physicians of this State who respond to this appeal and wish to help in the organization of a branch of the American Society here in Boston will help greatly toward that end by sending their names and addresses to the writer at 87 Montclair Avenue, Roslindale, Mass.

"LEST WE FORGET."*

Truth is unchangeable and uncompromising. Wherever found it is in perfect harmony with all other truth. Whenever and wherever you find discord you may rest assured that something has been allowed to creep in that is false, and that something must be removed before harmony can be restored. To just the degree that truth is made to yield to the demands of error will the results be unsatisfactory and real progress retarded.

Homœopathy stands for a law of cure. It is claimed to be founded upon a truth, and the same has been demonstrated not only by means of its works, but by reason of its harmonious relation with all other established truths. To-day the Homœopathic profession is divided into two uncompromising factions. Either one is right, or both are wrong. By their fruits shall we know them. It is a specious plea that Homoeopathy is limited in its action, and consequently our students must be taught everything in medicine; but alas and alack, the time has been too short for everything, so Homœopathy is being crowded out. The public asks for Homœopathy and is given to understand that it is receiving the very best Homœopathy in the market,—

An address authorized by the Regular Homeopathic Medical Society of Chicago.

a strictly modern, up-to-date, twentieth century inspiration. The public knows no better, and oft-times the physician shows equally limited knowledge of the real truth, for his practice is thoroughly consistent with much of the teaching received while attending a homoeopathic (?) college. ***

If we read the signs correctly, the time is ripe and the profession ready to begin an aggressive campaign for the restoration of homeopathy to its logical place in the domain of medicine. This is to be no ephemeral movement, but the beginning of a struggle that will be most vigorously pushed until the banner of homoeopathy shall have been rescued from the hands of its traducers and restored to its former proud position as the synonym of law and truth. It bases its expectations of success upon the convincing power of its "law of cure." the comprehensive scope of its organization and the earnestness of its adherents.

To-day, Chicago is recognized as the "homoeopathic center of the world." It, therefore, seems natural that this new movement should find a local center at this point; and the logical outgrowth of the protest which has been made for many years is found in the organization of the Regular Homœopathic Medical Society. It is actuated by the single purpose of preserving and promoting the principles of homoeopathy, and will coöperate with any individual or organization having a similar purpose. Its declaration of principles is broad enough for any honest follower of Hahnemann, and at the same time simple enough to admit of no misunderstanding. No attempt is made to dictate the practical application of those principles. That is left to the judgment of the individual; but every known means will be employed to make the application of those principles so simple that the temptation to resort to doubtful expedients will be continually lessened.

About seventy-five responded to the first general call Feb. 6, 1906, when the following declaration of principles was adopted.

First. The law of similars is the law of cure.

Second. The single, similar remedy is the only scientific prescription.

Third. The proper dose is the minimum amount sufficient to cure (the potency being left to the discretion of the physician). Fourth. The indicated remedy is the remedy based upon the totality of the symptoms in each individual case (totality meaning the sum total of the deviation from the normal state).

Note: This Society recognizes that there may be times in the practice of individual members when, not knowing what else to do, they may think it necessary to resort to palliative measures. While such treatment may seem justifiable, and will be tolerated, it is nevertheless un-homœopathic and is not endorsed by this Society.

The officers elected were: President, A. C. Cowperthwaite, M.D.; First Vice-President, H. C. Allen, M.D.; Second VicePresident, D. M. MacMullen, M.D.; Secretary, G. P. Waring, M.D.; Treasurer, H. H. Baker, M.D.; Executive Committee, President (ex officio), E. A. Taylor, H. Farrington, J. B. S. King, J. W. Kingston, H. W. Pierson, G. P. Waring.

Regular meetings of this Soeiety will be held on the first Tuesday night of each month at 8 o'clock. Stenographic reports of each meeting will be made, and a bound copy of the transactions for the year may become the property of each member. For the present the yearly dues have been placed at two dollars.

A cordial invitation is extended to all homoeopathic physicians who can attend, to become members. Other cities and localities are also urged to organize where the regular homœopaths desire to coöperate in the above plan to preserve and promote homoeopathy.

[Signed] Chicago, Feb. 15, 1906.

GUERNSEY P. WARING, Secretary.
55 State Street, Chicago.

HOSPITAL BULLETIN.

GROWTH OF THE FRAMINGHAM HOSPITAL.-The Framingham Hospital is an illustration of what may be accomplished in a small town through patient, persistent, and harmonious effort on the part of a few public spirited citizens.

This institution was incorporated in 1890, and immediately secured the gift of a memorial fund of five thousand dollars. Two years later very limited hospital service was offered, chiefly for emergency needs, in an adjoining dwelling house. In 1898 there had been completed a new hospital building with accommodations for the training school for nurses. This building offered facilities for from thirty to thirty-five patients, operating room, service department, etc. Since that time a new wing has been added providing additional private rooms, and a splendidly equipped laboratory kitchen for pupil nurses.

At present there is under construction a beautiful memorial building, the gift of friends, to be used as a home for nurses, and costing over twentyfive thousand dollars.

Exclusive of this building above mentioned, the Framingham Hospital now represents an investment of nearly thirty-six thousand dollars, with other funds to the amount of about fifteen thousand more. This is the result of steady growth and the aggregate of small sums.

Before the end of the present year there will be accommodations for some fifty patients. Last year there were treated about four hundred and eighty-five cases, a large proportion of which were surgical. The medical staff now consists of nine members, two of whom are homoeopaths. The old and new school have worked side by side from the start and without friction, in fact, deep friendship has developed out of this companionship, without the giving up of ideals by either side, and with but a single thought -that of the welfare of the institution and the public who have sustained it. Associated with the hospital is the Framingham Training School for Nurses, with some forty pupils constantly in attendance. The School

offers a three years' course with many special advantages found in but few other similar institutions.

On the whole, Framingham feels a pardonable pride in its accomplishment of the past fifteen years.

By a contribution of $350,000 to the Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago, and the hope of still more to come, erection of an elaborate annex is assured. It is planned to make this one of the best equipped institutions in the West.

THE Metropolitan Hospital of the city of New York has now nearly 1,200 beds, and presents an unrivalled opportunity for the practical study of disease in every form surgery, gynæcology, genitourinary diseases, neurology, dermatology, physical diagnosis, and general medicine, and homœopathe therapeutics, as well as obstetrics and diseases of childrens comprise the lines of experience gained by the internes of this institution. Competitive examinations for the twelve services of eighteen month, each, commencing June 1 and Dec. 1, 1906, will be conducted at the Hospital May 11, 1906.

These examinations are open to all graduates in medicine, and application should be addressed to Edward P. Swift, Chairman, Committee on Examinations, 170 West 88th Street, New York City, N. Y.

SOCIETY REPORTS.

BOSTON HOMŒOPATHIC MEDICAL SOCIETY.

BUSINESS SESSION.

The regular meeting of the Boston Homœopathic Medical Society was held in the Natural History rooms, Thursday evening, March 1. The meeting was called to order at eight o'clock by the president, David W. Wells, M.D.

Drs. E. S. Calderwood, J. Arthur Jones, and C. R. Thomas were proposed for membership.

Dr. Strong reported that the legislative committee had voted to authorize its counsel to withdraw Bill 883 from the Committee on Public Health.

Dr. Wells reported in regard to the hearing on the bill concerning compulsary medical inspection in all the schools of the State, that the sentiment appeared to be entirely in favor of the bill, and that there was a good prospect of its passage.

PROGRAM.

SCIENTIFIC SESSION.

The Value of Drugs in Therapeutics. Dr. Frederick C. Shattuck, professor of Clinical Medicine, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Frederick B. Percy, professor of Materia Medica, Boston University School of Medicine. Discussion by Drs. Walter Wesselhoeft, Packard, Rice, H. E. Spalding, Moore, and Richard Cabot.

At the close of the discussion a vote of thanks was extended to Dr. Shattuck.

Adjourned at 9.30 P.M. for a social half-hour in the adjoining lobby, where light refreshments were served.

(Signed) B. T. LORING, General Secretary.