Association concerning legislation, it was moved by Dr. W. H. Carmalt of New Haven to request Dr. Hallock to confer with the Bar Association concerning legislation and medical testimony in court. The meeting adjourned. The second meeting of the Board of Councilors occurred at the Hartford Club in Hartford, February 5, 1913. In addition to a full attendance by the Councilors, the Board had as its guests Dr. E. T. Bradstreet, President of the Connecticut State Medical Society, Dr. Everett J. McKnight, Chairman of the Committee on Public Policy and Legislation, Dr. Walter R. Steiner and several members of the Committee on Public Policy and Legislation. Various matters of interest to the State Medical Society were discussed, including a criticism of the present method of examining and licensing midwives. C. E. Hoadley, Health Officer of New Haven County, addressed the meeting on this subject. Dr. Everett J. McKnight then outlined the bills pending before the present legislature in which the Society is interested. The import of these various bills and the plans of the Committee were liberally discussed. Dr. M. M. Scarbrough of New Haven was elected Assistant Secretary, this action being requested by the Secretary, Dr. Wilder Tileston, who had been seriously ill of pneumonia during the winter. Tentative nominations for officers and committees for the ensuing year were made. The meeting adjourned. The third meeting occurred April 25, at the Hartford Club, the Councilors having as their guests Dr. E. T. Bradstreet, President of the State Medical Society; Dr. Frank K. Hallock of Cromwell, Dr. Everett J. McKnight and Dr. Walter R. Steiner. Dr. William H. Carmalt of New Haven discussed a plan for expending the interest of the Gurdon W. Russell Fund for the benefit of the Society. Upon motion of Dr. P. J. Cassidy, Dr. William H. Carmalt of New Haven, Dr. Samuel M. Garlick of Bridgeport, Dr. Frank K. Hallock of Cromwell, and Dr. E. K. Root of Hartford were appointed a committee to consider this matter and to report at the first meeting of the House of Delegates. It was voted to defray the railroad expenses and allow a similar amount to that of last year for hotel bills and to delegates from the Connecticut State Medical Society to the American Medical Association. Matters pending before the Legislature were freely discussed and the tentative nominations made at the meeting of April 5 were ratified. The Board of Councilors, as the nominating committee, begs leave to submit the following nominations: Delegate to the American Medical Association. D. Chester Brown. The list of delegates to State Associations submitted by the Committee, consisting of the Chairman of the Board of Councilors and the Secretary, is as follows: Maine-Dr. F. T. Simpson, Dr. J. M. Keniston. New Hampshire-Dr. Chas. C. Gildesleeve, Dr. W. B. Cogs well. Vermont-Dr. Harmon G. Howe, Dr. C. J. Bartlett. Massachusetts-Dr. W. H. Donaldson, Dr. Everett J. McKnight. The resignation of Dr. Wilder Tileston as Secretary was accepted by the Council with deep regret. Dr. Tileston felt that his health has not improved sufficiently to permit him to take up the duties of the office. It is with deep regret that the Councilor has to announce the discontinuance of the Yale Medical Journal and with it the monthly publication of the papers and transactions of our State and County Society. While our treasury will profit by this new order of things, it is a serious loss to the profession of the State. The Yale Medical Journal was well edited and exceedingly well printed, and furnished a medium for recording the accomplishment and progress of the profession in our State. It is to be hoped that some other publication may be founded. The "Connecticut Quarterly Review" has been suggested. Such a publication would undoubtedly have the support of a vast majority of members of our Society. With the large and growing numbers of flourishing hospitals and the excellent work that is being done in various branches of the profession it is highly desirable that the State should have such a publication as proposed. The meetings of the Board of Councilors have been more largely attended than previously. The members have manifested a keen interest in the professional welfare of their respective counties and of the State, for all of which the Chairman wishes to express his deep appreciation. Respectfully submitted, OLIVER C. SMITH. (4) Reports of the Councilors from the different counties in the State. REPORT OF THE COUNCILORS. (a) Hartford County, by Dr. Oliver C. Smith: Mr. President and Gentlemen of the House of Delegates: Numerically the Hartford County Medical Society is about at a standstill, our membership now being two hundred and nineteen. Five members have been admitted, and one reinstated during the year. Two have removed to the West for the benefit of their health and two have died. Dr. Dr. Nathan Mayer of Hartford died July 10, 1912. Mayer's obituary was read at the fall meeting of the Hartford County Society and will be published with the proceedings. He entered into the practice of medicine in Hartford in 1861. The following year he enlisted in the Eleventh Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, and served throughout the war with distinction. At the close of the war he resumed his practice in Hartford, where he became a marked factor among the profession and the community. His early work in tracheotomy brought him the widest reputation. He was a facile writer and his pen was always at the disposal of his local as well as the State Society. Dr. Charles James Fox died at Hartford, April 17, 1913, after a brief illness. Dr. Fox was interne at the Hartford Hospital in 1876 and 1877, after which he practiced medicine at Willimantic, Conn. For the past six years he has practiced in Hartford, largely limiting his work to diseases of the skin. From 1886 to 1888 he was Surgeon General of the National Guard of Connecticut. He had been a member of this Society since his entrance into practice. He was a genial and kindly man and a good practitioner. Both the spring and fall meetings of the Hartford County Medical Society have been well attended; the papers and discussions have been of unusual interest. At the spring meeting a dinner was served at the Hartford Club, following the literary and business exercises, which was attended by seventy-five members and proved a most enjoyable occasion. The meeting was addressed by Dr. E. T. Bradstreet, President of the Connecticut State Medical Society. Dr. John F. Dowling, the President-elect, acted as toastmaster. The Chairman is glad to report the completion and occupancy of the fire-proof library building which has been added to the Hunt Memorial during the past year. The funds for its erection were provided entirely by members of the Hartford Medical Society. It is anticipated that this addition to our Medical Home will prove a great benefit, not only to members of our County Association but to members of the State Society. The building will be open for your inspection during the present meeting. In addition to our large and well-equipped hospitals at Hartford, the city is erecting a fine modern hospital for contagious diseases to be under the management of the Hartford Board of Health. It may be fairly stated that at no time has the medical profession of Hartford County accomplished better work, been more harmonious, and more progressive than at the present. There is still room, however, for more complete organization, for more generous coöperation and for an increase in scientific zeal. Respectfuly submitted, OLIVER C. SMITH. (b) New Haven County, by Dr. William H. Carmalt: The New Haven County Medical Association reports a membership of two hundred and sixty-two, as against two hundred |