The records of the last meeting were read and approved. The names of A. D. Bowman, M.D., and George A. Suffa, M.D., were proposed for membership. Dr. Walter H. White read a letter from Sampson, Murdock & Co., Directory publishers, in reply to one from him, in which they said they would insert office hours and telephone number after the names of physicians in the business department of the Boston Directory for one dollar; orders to be sent to their office, No. 155 Franklin street, or given to their canvassers during the next two months, to be inserted in the edition of 1892. Dr. Horace Packard exhibited some pathological specimens. Dr. Woodvine next read a paper upon "General Catarrh of the Nose," in which he spoke of the extent of mucous membrane covering the irregular passage from the end of the nose to the pharynx, exposing a large surface to the changing atmosphere, making it susceptible to disease. The affections most generally manifested being acute and chronic catarrh. The severity of the attacks are modified by constitutional peculiarities, a simple case likely to prove most serious by being neglected and allowed to run into the chronic form. The popular idea that chronic nasal catarrh is incurable is erroneous, as a large per cent. of cases can be cured by the use of appropriate surgical interference, and the internal administration of remedies. Dr. Woodvine recommended the use of fresh milk as a local remedy in hypertrophic nasal catarrh. Place the end of the nose in a glass of milk and draw through the nostrils into the mouth, and then spit out. This leaves upon the mucous membrane an amount of milk which becomes sour by the process of fermentation, and thus cleanses in a healthy way the mucous membrane. This should be repeated three times a week, on retiring. The use of salt water, bi-carbonate of soda, &c., with water, run through the nose does no good, and is apt to injure the middle ear. Dr. Bellows considered cleansing of the nares of the utmost importance, but did not approve of douches. He preferred a medicated coarse spray, used regularly by the patients. He recommended the pastils used by Carl Seiler, M.D. Dr. Rice followed with a paper upon "Laryngeal Catarrh." M. E. MANN, M.D., Secretary. HOMEOPATHIC MEDICAL SOCIETY OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS. The annual meeting of the Society was held at Cooley's Hotel, Springfield, Wednesday, March 16, 1892. Meeting was called to order at 11 A. M. by the president, Dr. J. P. Rand, of Worcester. The minutes of December meeting were read and approved. The annual report of the treasurer was presented, showing the Society to be in a very prosperous condition financially. The annual election of officers then took place, with the following result: President A. J. Bond, M.D., Adams, Mass. First Vice-President - P. R. Watts, M. D., Stafford Springs, Conn. Second Vice-President - G. F. A. Spencer, M.D., Ware, Mass. Secretary and Treasurer-H. L. Clark, M.D., Westfield, Mass. Censors N. W. Rand, M.D., Monson, Mass.; O. W. Roberts, M.D., Springfield, Mass.; G. F. Forbes, M.D., West Brookfield, Mass. The following delegates were also elected : Maine Society - Dr. G. H. Wilkins. New York - Dr. A. J. Bond. It was voted to hold the next meeting the first Wednesday in June instead of the third, thus giving members an opportunity to attend the American Institute meeting in Washington. The chair was here taken by Dr. E. L. Mellus, chairman of the Bureau of Neurology and Ophthalmology. The first paper was by Dr. J. C. Mitchie upon "Headaches; Differential Diagnosis and Treatment." The Doctor classified headaches according to their location and character, giving the treatment for the varieties. Dr. Mellus then read a paper by Dr. Barton upon "The Correction of Errors of Refraction." The last paper, "Some Obscure Reflexes," was presented by Dr. Mellus. The writer reported a large number of cases of obscure origin, which were cured by the proper glasses. He advised a thorough examination of the eyes in all obscure cases, especially in those of nervous origin. Adjourned for three months. P. R. WATTS, M.D., Secretary. Patient (after receiving his prescription)-"Thanks, doctor; God will repay you." Absent-minded physician (taking out his note-book)—" Please give me his address."-Med. Argus. PERSONAL AND NEWS ITEMS. :0: E.W. FOSTER, M.D., dentist, has removed to No. 2 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. LAURA W. COPP, M. D., has removed from Chelsea to No. 16 Bulfinch St., Boston. THE Alumni Association of the Hahnemann Medical College of Philadelphia holds its annual re-union April 12. IT is said that work on the foundations of the new Homoeopathic Hospital College building, Cleveland, O., is well under way. THE following summons is issued with the sanction of Dr. Pemberton Dudley, secretary of the American Institute of Homœopathy. DR. C. F. NICHOLS would be glad to secure an assistant in his medical practice. A strict Hahnemannian and a recent graduate is desired. THE Texas Homeopathic Medical Association will convene in ninth annual session at Galveston, Texas, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 10 and 11, 1892. DR. SARAH M. HOBSON, Ph. B., Class '90, B. U. S. M., is to fill the chair of biology in Lawrence University, Appleton, Wis., for the remainder of the year. DR. GEO. F. ALLISON, B. U. S. M., Class of '91, has settled at 24 Warren Avenue, East Providence, R. I. Hours -8 to 9 A. M., 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 P. M.; Sundays, 2 to 3. THE Commencement exercises of the Cleveland Medical College were held on March 24th, when the degree of Doctor of Medicine was conferred upon twentyfour graduates. THE TEXAS HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICAL SOCIETY sends out an appeal for able and educated homeopathic physicians to settle in that State, assuring them of a field and a welcome. DR. F. PARK LEWIS delivered a noteworthy address on Modern Medicine at the forty-first annual session of the New York State Homœopathic Society, held recently in Brooklyn. DR. S. O. PILLING, B. U. S. M., Class of '91, has passed with flying colors the New York State Board of Examiners for the license entitling physicians to practise medicine in that State. DR. MELLUS, of Worcester, is about to go abroad for an indefinite period, and wishes to sell his house with the "good-will" of his practice. The house is a fourstory brick, centrally located. Price, $18,000. A PAIR of seal skin gloves, which were taken from some physician's office by mistake, are now at the store of Otis Clapp & Son, 10 Park Square. The owner can obtain the same by calling and proving his property. A PHYSICIAN in a town of 7,500 inhabitants, with an unusually good cash-paying practice, writes to dispose of the same, for good reasons, which will be given. For further information inquire of "S. 2," care of Otis Clapp & Son, 10 Park Square, Boston. THE MARYLAND STATE HOMEOPATHIC SOCIETY is fighting pluckily for the separate licensing board system, which is in such favor in New York. Subscriptions in aid of this good cause may be sent to Dr. C. H. Thomas, 10 East Preston Street, Baltimore, Md. THE monograph on Diphtheria, by the late Dr. Rollin R. Gregg, will shortly be re-published by the Dunham Medical Society, Drs. H. C. Allen and J. T. Kent acting as editors. Subscriptions for the work may be sent to Dr. Howard Crutcher, 78 State Street, Chicago, Ill. ANOTHER MATERIA MEDICA, to consist of about two hundred remedies, giving all the symptoms, clinical and otherwise, attributed to these remedies in all the rubrics, is soon to be published in fascicles of twenty-four pages each, the price of each fascicle being 30 cents. Subscriptions for the work may be sent to Dr. S. A. Kimball, 124 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston. THE medical students of New York have been beaten in their attempt to procure legislation by means of which they might evade the medical law of 1890 and get into practice without passing a State examination. The two committees on medical legislation representing both schools of practice worked harmoniously in support of the State licensing law of 1890, and the strong sentiment of the profession won the victory. THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION. Send 50 cents to Bond & Co., 576 Rookery, Chicago, and you will receive, post paid, a four hundred page advance Guide to the Exposition, with elegant Engravings of the Grounds and Buildings, Portraits of its leading spirits, and a Map of the City of Chicago; all of the Rules governing the Exposition and Exhibitors, and all information which can be given out in advance of its opening. Also, other Engravings and printed information will be sent you as published. It will be a very valuable Book, and every person should secure a copy. THE plan adopted by Dr. Horace Packard of publishing an “Annual Report of Surgical Operations" is certainly a commendable one, and he is to be congratulated on the prompt appearance of the sixty-one page brochure containing his report for 1891, and including a report of his third series of abdominal operations, comprising sixty-seven cases. In addition to the merely tabular statement of all cases operated on, the report contains a description of and remarks upon the rare and particularly instructive cases, and allusions to such new methods and devices of his own or others as have proven useful, with illustrations which are apropos. WE Commend the following communication to the attention of specialists in diseases of the eye and ear: FORT WORTH, TEXAS, March 2d, 1892. NEW ENGLAND GAZETTE, BOSTON, MASS. : - Gentlemen,-I know of a good location for an eye, ear, throat and catarrh specialist for sale in Texas. Party desiring to leave will take successor as partner until September if desired, and then turn over field entire. If you know of an homœopath seeking a good location, I will be glad to hear from them or leave their address. Very respectfully, H. F. FISHER. To Medical Wheelmen. -Take your wheel to Washington on June 13th to the American Institute meeting, and enjoy a few days of real pleasure. In addition to the meetings ample time will be left for sight-seeing, and the asphaltum streets of Washington are the 'cyclers' delight. Near-by runs may be made over fine roads to many places of interest, such as the Soldiers' Home, Arlington, Brightwood, etc. Take your suit, lantern, bell and chain, or your safety lock; also your L. A. W. ticket or badge. Bicycles are carried free over the Baltimore and Ohio and other railroads entering Washington. Make up your mind to go, and send a postal card saying so to T. H. CARMICHAEL, M.D., 4830 Main St., Germantown, Phila. THE AMERICAN OBSTETRICAL SOCIETY will hold its next regular meeting in the Hahnemann Medical College building, Fifteenth Street, above Race, Philadelphia, on April 20, at 8 o'clock P. M. A very interesting programme will be presented. Papers are expected from Drs. Geo. B. Peck, Providence, R. I.; W. ̊C. Dake, Nashville, Tenn.; Charles B. Gilbert, Washington, D. C.; Loomis L. Danforth, New York; A. R. Thomas and J. Nicholas Mitchell, Philadelphia. The full and free discussion of the papers read have always been a feature of the meetings of this society. A cordial invitation is extended to all members of the profession interested in this important specialty to attend without further notice. Dr. Thomas Franklin Smith, 264 Lenox Avenue, New York, is chairman of the board of censors; applications for membership may be sent to him. Any regular graduate in medicine, in good standing, a practitioner of homoeopathy, is eligible for member. ship. The annual dues are one dollar; there is no initiation fee. Further infor mation in regard to the society may be obtained if desired by addressing the President, Dr. George William Winterburn, No. 328 Twenty-first St., New York. THE NEW-ENGLAND MEDICAL GAZETTE. No. 5. MAY, 1892. VOL. XXVII. Contributions of original articles, correspondence, personal items, etc., should be sent to the publishers, "Obstetric Questions" is the title of an editorial in the January issue of our esteemed contemporary, The Medical Advance. Said editorial presents the answers of The Advance to a set of questions dealing with asepsis and antisepsis in obstetric practice, and the compatibility of such methods with the doctrines formulated by Hahnemann in the "Organon." The questions we refer to have been sent out, in the form of a printed circular, to a large number of physicians; and from the answers obtained it is evidently the intention to formulate data for presentation at the forthcoming Institute session, where, it seems, the subject of antisepsis in midwifery is to receive extended discussion. The answers given in the Advance are such as could be looked for from the well-known views of our contemporary. It is not purposed at this time to comment on these answers, but to call especial attention to question four, and the concluding paragraph of the circular containing the questions referred to. They bring up points worthy the consideration of the physicians who propose to attend the Institute meeting, and who may be prompted to join in the discussion of these questions. Question four of the circular reads as follows: “What, in brief, are your views as to the compatibility or incompatibility of asespis and antisepsis with the system of medication detailed in Hahnemann's Organon'?" VOL. XXVII. - No. 5. 201 |