We have lost no member by death. Our Semi-Annual Meeting was held Oct. 7, 1920, at the Crocker House, New London, with Vice-President Hugh B. Campbell, M.D., in the chair. About fifty physicians were present. We had the privilege of having Kate Mead, M.D., delegate from Middlesex County, with us, and likewise had the pleasure of listening to D. Chester Brown, M.D., of Danbury. Dr. Brown discussed the subject "Public Health and the Medical Practice Act," and made the subject so plain that it was a source of inspiration and instruction to the New London County men. Thomas J. Woodruff, M.D., read an interesting paper upon the subject of "The Significance of Retinal Changes in Systemic Diseases." The paper was ably discussed by A. J. LaPierre, M.D. Dr. E. W. Britton, State Entomologist, gave a talk on "Mosquito Extermination." By vote, the Society endorsed his work. Also a motion picture was shown, showing how radium was mined and prepared for use. The One Hundred Thirtieth Annual Meeting was held Thursday, April 7, 1921, at the Norwich State Tuberculosis Sanatorium. There were about two hundred physicians present and the meeting was intensely interesting. Dr. Blumer, our President, who is always welcome in Norwich, was present, and ably discussed all the papers presented. The New London County Medical Society is greatly indebted to Stephen J. Maher, M.D., Chairman of the State Tuberculosis Commission, to the Commission, and to Dr. Campbell, Superintendent of the Sanatorium and President of the New London County Medical Society, for making it possible for the Society to hold its annual meeting at the Sanatorium. Stephen J. Maher, M.D., New Haven, Chairman State Tuberculosis Commission, gave a paper entitled "What about a Cure or Preventive of Tuberculosis," and Joseph Walsh, M.D., Philadelphia, Pa., President White Haven Sanatorium, White Haven, Pa., gave a paper entitled "Errors in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis." Both of the subjects were handled in a scholarly manner by their authors and together with the discussion which followed the papers, made those present congratulate themselves that they had the privilege of attending the meeting. Dr. Campbell and his assistants then showed some interesting stereoscopic X-Ray studies of chest disease from the X-Ray Laboratories of the Norwich State Tuberculosis Sanatorium. A fine dinner completed the programme. All the hospitals of the county have had a very active year. Respectfully submitted, CHARLES CHILD GILDERSLEEVE, Councilor. Tolland County, Dr. Thomas F. Rockwell, Rockville, Councilor. Mr. President and Gentlemen of the House of Delegates: The Tolland County Medical Association has at present a membership of sixteen, including two new members admitted during the year, Dr. Harry Moore of Stafford Springs and Dr. Elliott H. Metcalf of Rockville. We lost one member, Dr. Gilbert Smith, who has left Mansfield Center and moved to Crownsville, Maryland. The regular Semi-Annual Meeting was held on Tuesday, October 19, 1920 at the Johnson Memorial Hospital, Stafford Springs. Dr. Joseph F. O'Brien of Hartford gave a very instructive and interesting talk on "The Treatment of Deformities following Infantile Paralysis," the subject being made especially clear by the use of lantern slides. A unique feature of the meeting which was much appreciated by the members was a motion picture. depicting "The Mining and Manufacture of Radium." This was followed by a most enlightening talk by Dr. A. C. Heublein of Hartford on the subject "Therapeutic Uses of Radium." Thomas G. Alcorn of Thompsonville assisted by Dr. John P Hanley of Stafford Springs conducted a very interesting surgical clinic. Dr. The 129th Annual Meeting was held in Rockville on Tuesday, April 19, 1921. Dr. Paul Waterman of Hartford read a very instructive paper on "Endocrine Disorders." This was ably discussed by Dr. William R. Miller and others. We also had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Stanley H. Osborn, Director of the Bureau of Preventable Diseases, talk on "The Physician and the Case of 'The Community.'" It was a most satisfactory meeting although not largely attended. Respectfully submitted, T. F. ROCKWELL, Councilor. Windham County, Dr. Seldom B. Overlock, Pomfret, Councilor. Mr. President and Gentlemen of the House of Delegates: The report of the Councilor from Windham County is purposely brief from the fact that the report last year was inordinately extended. The meetings of the Society during the year were well attended and successful beyond the ordinary. The April meeting was especially interesting from the fact that State President Dr. Blumer and Health Commissioner Dr. Black were present and both addressed the meeting. In addition there were more visitors present from other county societies than ever before in the history of the society. The members of the local society feel that they were especially favored the present year and hope that in the future the same good fortune may attend them. Both hospitals in the county, St. Joseph's at Willimantic, and the Day Kimball at Putnam, have had busy and successful years. The Day Kimball has erected a new brick fireproof wing which materially increases its capacity. The upper story, which will contain a new operating room and maternity ward, was not completed owing to lack of funds. It is, however, probable that it may be finished during the present year. A new feature in the work of the hospital, from which much benefit is expected, is a monthly tuberculosis clinic by Dr. Hugh R. Campbell of the State Sanatorium at Norwich. By this arrangement, the physicians and district nurses are able to refer suspected tuberculosis cases much earlier than otherwise with corresponding advantages to both the patient and the community. Two members, Dr. C. E. Hill and Dr. T. R. Parker, have died during the year. They were members of long standing, good men and true. Three new men have been added to the list of members, making the number larger than that of any previous year. Respectfully submitted, S. B. OVERLOCK, Councilor. Voted, after the submission of each report, to accept the report and place it on file. REPORT OF THE TREASURER. DR. PHINEAS H. INGALLS, Hartford. CONNECTICUT STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY, FROM 1920 RECEIPTS. Nov. 15 May 19 Balance from old account 1921 Jan. J. E. Flaherty, Tolland County $ 543.97 639.90 627.00 135.00 100.00 75.00 60.00 22.00 4 Apr. 11 Herbert Thoms, New Haven County .60 650.00 448.20 1920 EXPENSES. July 9 The Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor Company $121.95 71.69 16.20 13.15 18.00 43.00 160.70 30.00 J. H. Holmes, Legal Services The Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor Company Nov. 16 Amer. Med. Association, Rulings John H. Holmes, Typewriting The Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor Company 12.00 11.75 3.00 12.00 1,400.00 $3,679.47 1920 THE G. W. RUSSELL FUND. Cash reported at Annual Meeting, 1920.... $2,101.59 |