Homeopathic Doctors in Council

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HOMOEOPATHIC DOCTORS IN COUNCIL.

Annual Celebration of the American H. Society–Addresses, Toasts, &c.

The fifteenth annual session of the above named society is now in progress at the Brooklyn Atheneum—and will continue, we believe through to-day and to-morrow. During the morning and afternoon there are special reports read, varied by the discussion of various topics, as they arise—subjects connected with the science of Homœopathy, and with the general, Health. These proceedings are all open to the public.

Last evening, there was delivered at the Atheneum, the annual address before this Society, by Professor Dake, of Pittsburgh, Pa.¹

Dr. Dake's address was in elucidation of the principles Homœopathy, and its relative superiority over the other systems of medicine. Dr. D. delivered a very handsome discourse, of nearly an hour in length, which was eagerly listened to by a very crowded, intelligent, and appreciative audience. He compared the statistics of the different hospitals, in a way to commend the Homœopathic practice.

Professor J.M., of the Medical College (Homœopathic) of Philadelphia, followed, in an able, lucid, and comprehensive survey of the progress of Homœopathy, especially in England.² He too was closely followed in his remarks by the audience. One of his remarks was that Homœopathy made its converts mainly among the most intelligent classes.

After the address the Society adjourned to partake of a complimentary supper given by the Homœopathic Physicians of Brooklyn to the Society at large. The viands were plentiful and good. Fully three hundred sat down to the supper. Among the toasts were the following :

The Healing Art. This was briefly responded to by Mr. Bulkley, Superintendent of the Brooklyn Schools.

A letter from Rev. Dr. Porter, of the E.D., was here read—a very interesting letter, which we will publish to-morrow.³

The Memory of SAMUEL HAHNNEMAN.⁴ Music—a dirge.

The American Homœopathic Institute. This was followed by some happy remarks from the Rev. Dr. Farley, who stated that he had suffered from Bronchitis for several years—having suddenly been deprived of his voice, while laboring in the pulpit. After trying many medical prescriptions, under the advice of the ablest doctors in all part of the American Continent, and also going to Havana, Dr. F. had at last been thoroughly and speedily restored to health by Dr. Channing of Rhode Island, under Homœopathic treatment.

The Conservators of our Legal Rights—they always manage to be in at the Death.—In answer to a call, Ex-Alderman Huntley made some very happy remarks. He was applauded to the echo, by the audience.

The Press, the Tongue of the World—may it never be silenced.—Mr. Tilton, of the Independent newspaper, made a few remarks. He said that toast ought really to have been responded to by a woman.

Woman—the Heart of Humanity.—Professor Take said that the Homœopathists, above all, were especially indebted to woman.

The exercises both in the Lecture Room, and during the collation and toasts, were enlivened by music, and by some excellent singing from the Brooklyn Glee Club. Mr. Dunham acted as President of the evening ; and a Committee of Arrangements attended to the comfort of the guests. Upon the whole, the celebration was a complete success.

We notice among the Brooklyn physicians, disciples of Hahnneman, who was present, or lend their names to this occasion, Doctors S. S. Guy, W. L. Perrine, R. Rosman, J. H. Ward, J. P. Dinsmore, and H. E. Morrill.

The National Society yesterday elected, by ballot, the following officers :

President—D. S. Smith, Chicago, Ill.

General Secretary—W. E. Payne, Bath, Me.

Provisional Secretary—E. M. Richardson, Brooklyn.

Treasure—S. S. Guy, Brooklyn.

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