Dr. J. A. Combs, of Locust Grove, read a paper on "The Soda Fountain and Its Attendant Evils."

Dr. James H. Crawford, of Martin, followed with a paper on "Broncho-Pneumonia," after which the section, on motion, adjourned until 3 o'clock.

SECOND SESSION.

The Section reconvened at 3.30 p.m., with Dr. Taylor in the chair.

Dr. J. A. Crowther, of Savannah, read a paper on "Tetanus."

This was discussed by Drs. Jarrell and Taylor.

Dr. T. E. Oertel, of Augusta, reported "A Case of Vincent's Angina," which was discussed by Dr. Crawford, and in closing by the essayist.

Dr. W. P. Williams, of Blackshear, presented a "Report of Fifty Dwellings Infected with Typhoid Fever.” Dr. A. R. Scott, of McDonough, read a paper on "The Treatment of Typhoid Fever."

These two papers were discussed jointly by Drs. Williams, McHatton, Crawford, and in closing by the authors of the papers.

Dr. W. Herbert Adams, of Savannah, read a paper on "Paranoia."

This paper was discussed by Dr. Graham, and in closing by the essayist.

Dr. St. John B. Graham, of Savannah, read a paper entitled "Irren." He also demonstrated a method of iodine medication.

Dr. S. A. Visanska, of Atlanta, read a paper entitled "A Few Practical Points in Infant Feeding."

This paper was discussed by Drs. McHatton, Graham, and in closing by the essayist.

On motion, the Section adjourned until 10 a.m., Thurs

day.

THIRD SESSION.

The Section met at 11 a.m., Thursday, and was called to order by Chairman Taylor.

Dr. L. C. Roughlin, of Atlanta, read a paper on "Some Abdominal Pains."

Dr. M. M. Saliba, of Savannah, read a paper on "Cough and Its Treatment in Consumption."

Dr. J. E. Sommerfield, of Atlanta, read a paper on "Home Treatment of Tuberculosis."

These two papers were discussed together by Drs. Slack, Johnson, Harrold, Cunningham, McArthur, L. G. Hardman, Curtis, Oliveros, Williams, Cunningham, and the discussion closed by Dr. Saliba.

Dr. P. Oliveros, of Savannah, read a paper on "AutoIntoxication, and Its Relation to Neurasthenia."

Dr. Theodore Toepel, of Atlanta, followed with a paper entitled "The Doctor in Relation to Exercise as a Factor in Medicine and Surgery."

Dr. C. C. Harrold, of Macon, showed an interesting case for diagnosis (author will furnish written report).

Dr. H. F. Harris, of Atlanta, read a paper on "Tropical Aphtha or Sprue in Georgia."

This paper was discussed by Drs. Slack, Cunningham, Lamar, Walker, Vaughan, Lattimore, and in closing by the essayist.

Adjourned.

FOURTH SESSION.

The Section met at 11.30 a.m., Friday, with Dr. Taylor in the chair.

Dr. Henry R. Slack, of LaGrange, read a paper on "Methylen Blue in the Treatment of Cancer."

Discussed by Drs. Bryant, Combs, McArthur, Underwood, and in closing by Dr. Slack.

Dr. C. R. Andrews and Dr. Michael Hoke, of Atlanta, presented a joint paper entitled "A Preliminary Report on the Relation of Albuminous Putrefaction in the Intestines to Arthritis Deformans (Rheumatoid Arthritis, OsteoArthritis) Its Influence Upon Treatment."

The paper was discussed by Drs. Harrold, Armstrong, Hoke, and the discussion closed by Dr. Andrews.

Dr. Ralston Lattimore, of Savannah, read a paper entitled "Blood Pressure in Health and Disease," which was discussed by Dr. Graham.

Dr. Claude A. Smith, of Atlanta, read a paper entitled "The Germ Which Produces Inflammation of the Middle Ear in Atlanta."

Dr. Kime moved that all papers, whose authors are present and are prepared to read them, but can not do so on account of lack of time, be read by title and published in the Transactions. Seconded and carried.

On motion, the Section then adjourned sine die.

PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS.

BY H. H. MARTIN, M.D., SAVANNAH.

It is not on record that there was a physician in the Garden of Eden, nor that one survived the deluge. But certain it is that our profession is an ancient and honorable institution. Ancient because of its early appearance in the history of the world (both sacred and profane). Honorable because of its unselfish devotion to humanity at large, a devotion that is unparalleled by any other profession or trade, for its ultimate result can be only selfextinction.

When we have at last succeeded in establishing and maintaining the condition of public health for which we are striving, we will become extinct. But it is so manifestly right and proper that we should continue in this course even to the point of self-extinction that I therefore pass it without further comment.

The "Medicine of the Bible" has been the subject of several learned essays. In the Book of Genesis is found the statement that "Joseph commanded the physicians to embalm the body of his father, Israel."

And in the Bible is also found the following grim joke: "King Asa in his disease sought not to the Lord but to the physicians. And Asa slept with his fathers."

But it does not appear that medicine was regularly studied by the Jews at this period nor that the Science of Medicine owes anything to this nation until after the rise of the Alexandrian School. But the Egyptians had a treatise on anatomy as early as the year 5240 B. C. The earliest allusions to medicine or surgery in Greek literature

are found in the writings attributed to Homer, about 1000 B.C., where Æsculapius is mentioned as a well-known and distinguished physician. In the fifth and sixth centuries. B. C. there were in Greece between fifty and sixty temples of Esculapius, some of which became famous, and their schools occupy a prominent place in the history of medicine. In the vicinity of these temples numbers of physicians collected and formed an association or brotherhood, the members of which claimed to be descendants of Esculapius either direct or by adoption. That medicine was hereditary we know from the Hippocratic oath and from the genealogies of many of the celebrated physicians of Greece. This custom to some extent obtains at the present time. On one of the slopes of Pindus there are still five or six villages the inhabitants of which are supposed to be born physicians and surgeons, each family having its own specialty and inherited traditions. We can assume, therefore, that the first medical association was organized about 500 B. C. But the organizations have not kept pace in practical efficiency with the advancement of the science itself. It is only in recent years that medical men have recognized the material advantages arising from an organization such as this one now is.

There were some among us who doubted the wisdom of adopting our present Constitution and By-laws, and who fought valiantly in defense of their honest convictions. But a review of our work during the past two years proves beyond doubt the wisdom of that course and emphasizes the necessity for further efforts in that line. While our membership has increased from six hundred to about fifteen hundred, and our influence is beginning to be felt in the remotest confines of our State, much remains. to be done. The plan of reorganization as adopted by this Association contemplates the organization of an efficient medical society in every county in the State so far as prac