Transactions of the ... Session of the American Institute of Homoeopathy

of the official journal of the Homœopathic Medical Society, and the able translator into the French language of Dr. R. Ludlam's work on Diseases of Women. He is the friend of every American homoeopathic physician, and extends a hearty hospitality to all who visit him. He is a man who will do honor to the Institute, and that we can afford to honor; I therefore present his name for your suffrages.

DR. I. T. TALBOT: I second the motion of Dr. Winslow, and would say that Dr. Claude is extremely friendly to homœopathic physicians, and has done good work for us in France. I think that his services entitle him to the honor and that it should be conferred upon him.

The motion of Dr. Winslow was put, and Dr. A. Claude was unanimously elected a corresponding member.

DR. W. H. WINSLOW referred to an article in the New York Medical Times, in which the custom of placing a member on more than one bureau was severely criticised, and asked the Institute to take such action in the premises as will correct the abuse, or oversight, as the case may be. He said, that as for himself he had been overworked. That at the last session of the Institute he had been honored with the chairmanship of the Committee of Foreign Correspondence, and that he had also been appointed on three different bureaus. He heartily endorsed the sentiments expressed by the editors of the Times, and do not think that any one should be allowed to serve on more than one bureau at a time. While he felt highly complimented by having been placed on several bureaus, he preferred to be only on one.

Drs. Dake, Morse, Owens, Burgher and others, endorsed Dr. Winslow's views, and favored some action being taken on the subject, inasmuch as there is no By-Law now in force regulating the matter. The subject was here dropped, owing to the fact that the members of the various bureaus for the next year had already been appointed and their names announced. It is to be hoped, however, that the fact of calling attention to this important matter will have a beneficial influence on future chairmen of bureaus in the selection of their bureau associates.

J. C. MORGAN, M.D., of Philadelphia, offered the following preamble and resolution, which were adopted:

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WHEREAS, The members of the American Institute of Homœopathy have watched with intense interest the progress of our cause in Great Britain and other foreign countries, and especially as to hospital and educational interests: and,

Whereas, The possession of a "Fellowship" conferred by some medical corporation is said to be a necessary qualification of candidates for hospital and other appointments in London and elsewhere; therefore,

Resolved, That the Bureau of Organization, Registration and Statistics be instructed to consider the question whether this body may properly adopt amendments to its Constitution and By-Laws, establishing a new order of membership to be entitled "Fellow of the American Institute of Homœopathy," to which homoeopathic physicians of great eminence, American or foreign, may be elected under suitable conditions and requirements, and report at the next meeting of the Institute.

I. T. Talbot, M.D., offered the following resolutions, which were seconded by S. R. Beckwith, M.D., and unanimously passed: Resolved, That the thanks of the members of the American Institute of Homœopathy be tendered to the editors and publishers of the New York Medical Times for the very liberal distribution of their journal to the members of the Institute, containing full and carefully prepared reports of the thirty-fourth session of the Institute; and that the General Secretary be instructed to convey to them an engrossed copy of this resolution.

Resolved, That a vote of thanks be extended to the daily press of New York and Brooklyn for their reports of the meeting.

Resolved, That the thanks of the Institute be extended to Dr. J. C. Guernsey for the prompt and satisfactory manner in which he has performed his duties, as editor of the Transactions of 1876 and 1879.

Resolved, That the thanks of the Institute be tendered to the members of the Executive Committee for their efforts to make this meeting a success, and for the faithful manner in which they have performed their respective duties.

Resolved, That a vote of thanks be tendered by the Institute to President Dowling for his uniform courtesy and impartial rulings as a presiding officer; and for the delightful excursion and sumptuous entertainment given to the members and their friends at his individual expense.

Resolved, That the thanks of the Institute be tendered to the Commissioners of Public Charities and Correction of the City of New York, for the courtesies extended to the members, and the permission to land at Ward's Island on our Presidential excursion; and to the members of the Medical Board of the Homœopathic Hospital of Ward's Island for the hearty reception and hospitable entertainment extended to us during our visit.

Resolved, That the thanks of the Institute be presented to James Breslin, Esq., proprietor of Hotel Brighton, for the courtesy and kindness extended to the members, and the complimentary banquet given to them at this session.

THE PRESIDENT: The business of the Thirty-fourth Session

of the American Institute of Homœopathy has been brought to a close. Before announcing its adjournment, I ask the privilege of again expressing my thanks to the members for the uniform courtesy and kindness extended to their presiding officer. As long as my life is spared, I shall carry with me the most pleasant recollections of the meeting at Brighton Beach. I think we have all had an enjoyable, and I trust a profitable time. Some of our members are going abroad, as delegates to the International Homœopathic Convention, to be held in London. In behalf of the Institute I bid them God speed, and wish them a pleasant journey and a safe return.

On motion, the Thirty-fourth Session of the American Institute of Homœopathy was adjourned.