plans. The hospitals are of particular interest to medical men, and Fort Wayne has reason to be proud of her hospitals and the character and amount of work done in them. As a surgical center Fort Wayne is second only to Indianapolis, and members of the Association who are in the Fort Wayne is noted as a good place to go, on account of the cordiality and generous hospitality afforded to all visitors, and the welcome which the doctors receive will be in keeping with the reputation established. It is especially desired that the members of the Association come early, city before or immediately following the annual with a view to attending the smoker on Wednesday night, September 28, and for the further purpose of being on hand for the opening of the session of the State Medical Association can be assured of witnessing some excellent surgical and medical clinics. plan $1.50 to $2.50; Randall Hotel, capacity 75, American plan $2.00 to $2.50, European plan 75 cents, $1.00 and $1.25; Baltes Hotel (stag), capacity 95, European plan 75 cents, $1.00 and $1.25 (table d'hote meals if desired); Alt Heidelburg (stag), capacity 50, European plan only, $1.00 and upwards; Rich Hotel, capacity 40, American plan $1.50 to $2.00, European $1.00. Besides these there are numerous smaller hotels affording good accommodations at reasonable rates. The Committee on Arrangements has provided a list of rooms in private families for those who wish to avail themselves of such accommodations. Members are urged to make reservations at the hotels or boarding places in advance, and thus avoid the delays and confusion incident to assignment after arrival. friendships may be renewed and new friendships formed. On Thursday evening there will be a vaudeville performance at the Temple Theater, which has been secured for the exclusive use of the medical profession and friends. This entertainment will not begin until 9 p. m., thus not conflicting with the address by Professor Hirst to be given at the Elks' Club at 7:30 p. m. Automobile drives have been arranged for those who desire to avail themselves of such entertainment during the interim of meetings. The visiting ladies will be given an automobile ride over the city on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, a trolley ride to Robison Park Thursday afternoon at 2, and an automobile ride to Concordia College on Friday morning to witness a Fort Wayne is recognized as a city where sociability is a predominant feature, and visitors to the session of the Indiana State Medical Association can be assured of receiving the "glad hand" everywhere. The Fort Wayne Medical Society has provided social features that will not conflict with the scientific meetings, but fill in the spare time, and add to the entertainment and the spirit of good fellowship that should prevail. On Wednesday evening, at 9 o'clock, in the main dining room of the Anthony Hotel, will be given a smoker. Good music, a few vaudeville stunts and a buffet luncheon are on the program. This will be an informal affair, and is intended as a "get together" entertainment, where old. drill and dress parade of cadets. A musicale at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in honor of the visit ing ladies will be given at an hour to be announced later. On Thursday evening the ladies are invited to attend the vaudeville performance at the Temple Theater. Tickets for all entertainments for members and ladies must be obtained at the time of registration. Such tickets will bear the owner's name, and are not transferable. RAILROADS It is unnecessary to publish railroad timetables, since seventy-five passenger trains, in and out each day, with hourly service on more than a half dozen interurban lines, north, east, south and west, make it possible for members to come and go at their convenience. Members of the Reception Committee will meet all principal trains on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning. Members of this committee may be identified by the official badges. OFFICIAL PROGRAM Wednesday Afternoon, Sept. 28 Meeting of Presidents and Secretaries of County Societies and Councilors of the State Association. Ball Room of Anthony Hotel. 3:30 to 5:30 p. m. 1. The President of the County Medical Society; How he can help to build up his Society. T. C. Kennedy, Indianapolis, President of the Indiana State Medical Association. Thursday, Sept. 29.-Morning Session. General Scientific Meeting, Elks' Club, 9 to 12 a. m. 1. President's Address. Medical Education. T. C. Kennedy, Indianapolis. 2. What Indiana is Doing for Medical Education. W. L. Bryan, Bloomington, President of the Indiana University. 3. (a) The Wassermann Sero-reaction and Its Value to the Physician. W. T. Mefford, Chicago. (b) Serum Diagnosis of Syphilis. J. P. Simonds, Indianapolis. Discussion opened by C. G. Beall, Fort Wayne, and C. F. Neu, Indianapolis. 4. Selection and Use of Catheters and Sounds. W. N. Wishard, Indianapolis. Discussion opened by C. E. Barnett, Fort Wayne, and B. Erdman, Indianapolis. 5. Ophthalmia Neonatorium, Its Prevention. Geo. F. Keiper, Lafayette. C. 2. The Secretary of the County Medical Society: His duties and how he can build up his Society. Norman Howard, Warsaw, Secretary Kosciusko County Medical Society. 3. The Business Management of Medical Societies. Frederick R. Green, Chicago, Assistant Secretary American Medical Association. 4. The Relation of the County Medical Society to THE JOURNAL. Albert E. Bulson, Jr., Fort Wayne, Editor of THE JOURNAL. Wednesday Evening, Sept. 28 Meeting of the House of Delegates in the ball room, second floor of Anthony Hotel, 8 to 10 p. m. Smoker in the main dining room, first floor of the hotel, 9 to 11 p. m. Discussion opened by Albert E. Bulson, Jr., Fort Wayne, F. C. Heath, and J. N. Hurty, Indianapolis. 6. Migraine. Chas. F. Neu, Indianapolis. Discussion opened by G. W. McCaskey, Fort Wayne. and C. S. Bond, Richmond. 7. Clinical vs. Laboratory Methods in the Practice of Medicine. D. M. Green, Muncie. Discussion opened by Chas. L. Botkin, Farmland, and Clay Ball, Muncie. Afternoon Meeting of the House of Delegates, Ball Room, Anthony Hotel, 2 p. m. General Scientific Meeting, Elks' Club, 2 to 5 p. m. 1. Rabies: History and Treatment. H. S. Thurston and II. R. McKinstry, Indianapolis. 2. Blood Cultures in Typhoid Fever. Wm. Shimer, Indianapolis. Discussion opened by F. B. Wynn, Indianapolis, and B. W. Rhamy, Fort Wayne. 3. (a) The Conservatism of Early Caesarian Section, O. G. Pfaff, Indianapolis; (b) Caesarian Operations in Indiana, G. W. H. Kemper, Muncie. Discussion opened by Walker Schell, Terre Haute, and M. F. Porter, Fort Wayne. 4. Present Trend of Obstetric Surgery. G. B. Jackson, Indianapolis. Discussion opened by T. B. Noble, Indianapolis, and L. P. Drayer, Fort Wayne. 5. Chain Sutures. J. R. Eastman, Indianapolis. Address: The Probable Direction of Progress in Gynecology in the Immediate Future. Barton Cooke Hirst. Philadelphia, Professor of Obstetrics, University of Pennsylvania. At the Elks' Club, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Vaudeville Entertainment, Temple Theater, 9 to 11 p. m. Friday, Sept. 30.-Morning Session Meeting of the House of Delegates, Ball Room of the Anthony Hotel, 8:30 a. m. General Scientific Meeting, Elks' Club, 9 to 12 a. m. 1. Autointoxication From the Alimentary Canal. P. B. Carter, Macy. Discussion opened by J. H. Oliver, Indianapolis, and M. F. Porter, Fort Wayne. Afternoon Session General Scientific Meeting, Elks' Club, 2 to 5 p. m. 1. Differential Diagnosis Between Labyrinthine Suppuration and Cerebral Abscess. John J. Kyle, Indianapolis. Discussion opened by L. F. Page, Indianapolis, and L. D. Brose, Evansville. 2. Movable Kidney. F. A. McGrew, Laporte. Discussion opened by M. I. Rosenthal, Fort Wayne, and T. I. Olney, South Bend. 3. The Hygiene of Menstruation. Jane Ketcham, Indianapolis. Discussion opened by J. M. Dinnen, Fort Wayne, and G. B. Jackson, Indianapolis. |