The Clinical Sessions. On the morning of May 22 the following clinical programme was given: BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL. Demonstration of Delivery Room Technique.-Dr. Henry E. Waterhouse. Demonstration of Medical and Surgical Cases Followed by Operations. Medical: Drs. Frank H. Coops and Charles W. Gardner; Surgical: Drs. Philip W. Bill, Thomas L. Ellis, and David M. Trecartin. Demonstration of Neurological Cases.-Dr. John C. Lynch. ST. VINCENT'S HOSPITAL.* Surgery of the Lower Abdomen through Transverse Incision, with Cerebro-Spinal Fluid Studies in "Spanish Influenza," with Laboratory (a) A Mixed Cell Sarcoma of the Brain (in the silent region) with PostMortem Findings; (b) Cerebella Sarcoma (of inferior worm) with Surgical Findings; (c) A Severe Case of Trigeminal Neuralgia due to an Impacted Root End, with an Area of Infection Surrounding the Same.-Dr. E. S. Brodsky. Presentation of Eye Cases.—Dr. Joseph F. Watts. Demonstration of a Case of Compound Fracture of the Lower Jaw.Bernard Faust, D.D.S. WELFARE BUILDING. A Case of Leprosy.-Dr. James D. Gold. Motion Pictures of War Surgery. Taken for the Army Medical Museum at Base Hospital No. 9, France.-Lt. Col. George W. Hawley, M.D. Remarks on War Surgery. Prof. Pedro Chutro, late Chief Surgeon Hôpital Buffon, Paris. Members of the Society were invited to inspect the Welfare Building and its Clinics during the days of the meeting. The Smoker and Banquet. On the evening of May 21st the Fairfield County Association entertained the Delegates and members at a smoker, given in the ball room of the Stratfield. Dr. F. H. Barnes acted as master of ceremonies. Monologues, dancing (not by the members), magic (in which some mystified members took a hand), and music (in which all participated) made up a most enjoyable programme. A bountiful luncheon completed the evening. The banquet, on the evening of the 22d, was given at the Stratfield and was well attended. Dr. Wm. J. Tracey, of South Norwalk, served ably as toastmaster and the guests were welcomed by Mayor Clifford B. Wilson. Dr. Chas. J. Bartlett responded to the toast "Our President," Major Frederick J. Adams spoke of "Our Men Overseas," and Dr. Robert T. Morris, of New York, delivered an address on "The Biologic Aspects of a League of Nations.” The President-elect, Dr. Charles B. Graves, was introduced and heartily welcomed by the Society. The singing of The Manufacturers' Chorus of Bridgeport was a happy feature of the evening. Fairfield County proved itself most hospitable, and its Committee on Arrangements, Drs. James D. Gold, Philip W. Bill, and John F. Shea, proved its excellent quality by its works. PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS A Problem in Medical Readjustment. CHARLES J. BARTLETT, M.D., New Haven. Members of the Connecticut State Medical Society: At this, the first annual convention of this Society to be held since the ending of the world conflict, a reference to that great struggle is a natural preface to any subject which I may present to you. For, in common with every other field of human endeavor, medicine has been and in the future is bound to be profoundly influenced by the results of the war. The new problems which confront us to-day are in contrast to those which were most urgent at our last annual convention. Then the organized medical profession of this state, as well as that of the whole country, indeed that of all the warring nations, was making strenuous efforts to meet in full the demands made upon it by the war. And, not only this, but to accomplish it with as great consideration as possible for the needs of the civilian population. We are able to appreciate now, in retrospect, much more fully than we could at the time, the skill with which that work was organized in this state by a few members of this Society. It was successfully carried through. Connecticut's quota of medical men for service was filled, physicians for the draft and advisory boards were found, and, except for the period of the great epidemic, there was no considerable pressing medical need which could not be met. It is most gratifying to recall the record which has been made by our members in the service. This applies both to the few who were already in the regular army and to the large number who volunteered for the duration of the war. To attempt to choose those most worthy of honor would be invidious; for opportunities for large service came to some which were lacking for the many. It is, however, of the greatest satisfaction |