Dr. M. A. Clark, Macon, read a paper on "Medical Ethics," which was discussed by Drs. Lattimore, Hardman, McArthur, and, in closing, by the essayist. On motion, the Association adjourned until 3 p.m. HOUSE OF DELEGATES. The House of Delegates met at 2 p.m., with Dr. F. W. McRae in the chair. Dr. M. A. Clark reported for the Council relative to the suggestion or motion of Dr. Elkin that after due deliberation the Council think it unwise to appropriate $100 from the funds of the Association for the suffering physicians in San Francisco. The Council recommend that the amount be taken up by individual subscription. Accordingly, the Council have subscribed $10.00. On motion of Dr. Jones, the report of the Council was adopted, and the Secretary instructed to send the funds to some member of the medical profession in San Francisco for proper distribution. The Secretary read the following: Resolved, That a bill be introduced at the session of the next Legislature amending the bill creating State Boards of Medical Examiners, which shall give said Boards the right to revoke licenses for cause. Jos. EVE ALLEN, Dean Medical Department University of Georgia. Professor Path. and Bact., Atlanta School of Medicine. W. S. KENDRICK, Professor Pract. Med., Atlanta School of Medicine. J. B. S. HOLMES, President State Board of Medical Examiners. W. D. TRAVIS, Vice-President. FRED. D. PATTERSON, Member Reg. Board of Medical Examiners. W. S. ELKIN, Dean, A. C. P. and S. WM. PERRIN NICOLSON. On motion, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Medical Legislation, with the recommendation that such a bill be drafted and introduced at the next session of the legislature. Dr. M. A. Clark presented the following resolution: Resolved, That all cases of illegal practice of medicine be referred to the councilors of the respective districts, and that it shall be their duty to do all in their power to secure conviction and punishment of said offenders. Jos. EVE ALLEN, Dean Medical Department, University of Georgia. W. S. KENDRICK, Professor Pract. Med., Atlanta School of Medicine. E. C. THRASH, Professor Path. and Bact., Atlanta School of Medicine. President State Board of Medical Examiners. Vice-President State Board Reg. Medical Examiners. FRED. D. PATTERSON, Member State Board Examiners. W. S. ELKIN, Dean A. C. P. and S. WM. PERRIN NICOLSON. After some discussion, this resolution was laid on the table. Dr. T. E. Oertel offered the following amendment to the Constitution: ARTICLE IX., SECTION 3. Strike out "and without nomination," and insert "upon nomination of the House of Delegates, no member of the House of Delegates to be eligible for office of Presi dent." (To lie over one year.) Dr. M. A. Clark stated that in the new Constitution no provision is made for honorary members. Provision should be made for them, and County Medical Societies should be allowed to have honorary members. The President said that unless there is objection on the part of any member of the House of Delegates, Dr. Clark would prepare such an amendment as was necessary, to lie over until next year, but submitted to the Secretary for publication in the Transactions. It was suggested that the names of honorary members submitted be published in the Transactions this year. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the House of Delegates then adjourned sine die. AFTERNOON SESSION-THIRD DAY. The Association reassembled at 2 p.m., and was called to order by Dr. F. W. McRae, in the absence of the President. Dr. M. A. Clark reported the action taken by the House of Delegates with reference to the suggestion of Dr. Elkin, to appropriate $100.00 for the sufferers in San Francisco. (See report of House of Delegates, page 34.) On motion, the action of the House of Delegates was concurred in. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The election of officers was proceeded with. The President appointed as tellers Drs. J. W. Palmer, J. Lawton Hiers, W. W. Pilcher and E. C. Davis. The result of the election was as follows: President, Dr. H. H. Martin, Savannah. First Vice-President, Dr. T. E. Oertel, Augusta. Second Vice-President, Dr. J. W. Palmer, Ailey. Councilors: Second District, Dr. F. G. Patterson, Cuth bert. Ninth District, Dr. W. B. Hardman, Commerce. Delegates to the American Medical Association: Dr. T. D. Coleman, Augusta; Dr. George R. White, Savannah, and Dr. H. F. Harris, Atlanta. The newly-elected President was escorted to the platform, and, after being introduced by the retiring President, said: I am sure the honor that has been conferred upon me is greater than I can express in words or than anybody can express for me. I shall endeavor to the best of my ability to be a worthy successor of your retiring President. (Applause.) Dr. J. S. Howkins, Savannah, said he had been instructed by the city of Savannah to extend an invitation to the Association to hold its next annual meeting there. It was moved by Dr. T. E. Oertel, and seconded, that the Association hold its next annual meeting in Savannah. Unanimously carried. The following papers were read by title, and referred for publication in the Transactions: "Radium," by Dr. F. D. Hodgson, Atlanta. "Enteroptosis," by Dr. L. Amster, Atlanta. "Report of Five Cases of Fracture of the Femur, with Remarks on Treatment and Exhibition of Extension and Counter-Extension Apparatus," by Dr. J. N. Downey, New Holland. "Tuberculosis," by Dr. J. W. Hurt, Atlanta. "A Case of Laceration of the Perineum, with Loss of the Base of the Bladder," by Dr. J. G. Earnest, Atlanta. "Hyperemesis Gravidarum," by Dr. R. Lattimore, Sa vannah. "When May We Advise Gonorrheal Patients to Mar-ry?" By Dr. L. Champion, Atlanta. Dr. E. C. Thrash, Atlanta, moved that a vote of thanks. be extended to the physicians and citizens of Augusta for the cordial and hospitable manner in which the members and guests have been entertained during their stay in Augusta. This motion was seconded and unanimously carried. The Secretary said that all papers, whose authors were present, but were not read, would be read by title, and published in the Transactions. A motion to this effect was made and carried. On motion, the Association then adjourned, to meet in Savannah, 1907. |