ical profession, that combined in it the accuracy of chemistry, anatomy and surgery. Dentistry was no longer a workingman's craft, but the profession of learned men. The same stimulus was to dentists alike with other men of the other nobler professions. Dr. Griggs' closing remarks, directed to his professors and fellow-students, were elaborately eloquent, and were prodnctive of numerous compliments that were, on all sides, extended the young dentist and orator. Dr. Richard L. Smith, valedictorian of the large graduating class of the Medical Department of the university, was next introduced by the President of the faculty, and was greeted with great and complimentary applause by his many friends in the audience. His valedictory was delivered in a masterly style, which included in its special features deliberation, force of utterance, elegance of diction and grace of posture. The speech was a masterpiece of strong ideas, expressed in well rounded sentences. He alluded to the works and mission of the members of his profession. Theirs was a silent profession. They faced epidemics more dreadful than opposing armies, but were followed by ministers of peace. They inflicted pain to alleviate suffering, and were compelled to sacrifice their lives to the relief of the unfortunate. The great history of the medical profession, its progress, advances and triumphs were alluded to. The great galaxy of distinguished benefactors and scientists, whose names were inscribed upon the hearts of a thankful humanity, were reviewed and made to appear in a new light by the eloquent young speaker. He then paid, in behalf of his class, a fond, appreciative and sorrowful farewell to the professors, friends and scenes that they would leave behind, and closed his address with flattering predictions in regard to the Medical Department of the university which he was proud to claim as his alma mater. The faculty charge to graduates was delivered by Dr. Deering J. Roberts, Professor of Theory and Practice of Medicine and Clinical Medicine of the University. His charge was full of learning and was delivered in a most earnest and forcible manner. His argument that the medical calling was Christlike in charity and sympathy was very beautiful. The address, though some what shorter than is the custom, was considered by all, one of the happiest efforts of a gentleman who has already made a reputation as a speaker on similar occasions. Dr. Roberts besides being an excellent physician possesses the merit of forcible oral expression of his ideas. He pointed out to the gentlemen who were leaving their alma mater for the stern realties of professional duty, the paths which they must pursue if they would triumph, and warned them from an adoption of those habits which necessarily result in professional failure. He emphasized the solemn, almost sacred duties which the practice of medicine was often called upon to perform, and urged that the classes of 1885 should engraft into their daily lives' firm resolves to execute the missions they assumed. Charity and sympathy were two traits which should character the men who devote themselves to the healing art. This address was a distinguished honor to the gentleman and to the institution. Classic in diction, practical and impressive, it was no less creditable to the speaker than happily received by the audience. Hon. John L. Moses, President of the Board of Trustees of the State University, before awarding the diplomas and conferring the degrees, made an address filled with sound advice to the recipients. He placed before their minds the names, histories and good deeds of several exemplary and distinguished characters of their profession, whom they should strive to imitate and emulate. Among these, he paid glowing and eloquent tribute to the memory of the late Dr. Paul Fitszimmons Eve, of this city. He conferred in Latin the degrees, and to the individual members awarded their diplomas. The following received degrees: GRADUATES OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. Arnold, Will F.........................Tennessee Myers, Andrew W....................] Phillips, Dabney M............... Alabama Ramsey, George A..................Tennessee Swaney, A. J., (Honorary,)....Tennessee GRADUATES OF THE DENTAL DEPARTMENT. Anderson, Samuel B.,...........' Tennessee Harper, H. D., North Carolina .Mississippi Puckett, Miles M.,............Georgia Prof. W. D. Haggard, M. D., then in a brief, but eloquent and appropriate manner awarded the various prizes to the successful contestants. They were as follows: PRIZES AWARDED. Paul F. Eve, Faculty Medal in Medical Department for excellence in all branches. awa ded to J. L. Day, M.D., of Missouri. Faculty Medal in Dental Department for excellence in all branches. to H. B. Harrell, D.D.S., of Georgia. Prize in Theory and Practice of Medicine, Loomis' Text Book, by Prof. Deering J. Roberts, M.D., to Will F. Arnold, of Tennessee. First Prize in Surgery, Gold Medal, awarded by Prof. Duncan Eve, M.D., to J. J. Rendleman, of Illinois. Second Prize in Surgery, Gold Medal, awarded by Prof. Duncan Eve, M.D., to J. M. Owens, (first course student,) of Kentucky. Prize in Physiology, Gold Medal, awarded by Prof. W. F. Glenn, M.D., to Eugene M. Tyler, M.D., of Tennessee Prize in Materia Medica, Gold Medal, awarded by Prof. W. M. Vertrees, M.D., to F. M. T. Tankersley, M.D., of Alabama. Prize in Anatomy, Gold Medal, awarded by Prof. Paul F. Eve, M.D., to J. L. Day, M.D., of Missouri. Prize in Chemistry, Gold Medal, awarded by Prof. W. E. McCampbell, M.D., to James L. Day, M.D., of Missouri. Prize in Gynecology, Gold Medal, awarded by Prof. W. D. Haggard, M.D., to James L. Day, M.D., of Missouri. First Prize in Obstetrics, Gold Medal, awarded by Prof. J. Bunyan Stephens, M.D., to W. J. Engles, of Tennessee. Second Prize in Obstetrics, Text Book, (Barnes) awarded by Prof. J. Bunyan Stephens, M.D., to F. H Dunklin, M.D., (first course student), of Alabama. Prize in Ophthalmology, Otology, Etc., Text Book, awarded by Prof. J. G. Sinclair, M.D, to H Berlin, M.D., of Germany. Gold Medal, awarded by Dental Department, and offered by Morrison Bros., of Dental Depot, to James L. Glenn, D.D.S., of Tennessee. Dr. Duncan Eve next awarded to successful candidates for popular favor, some very beautiful bouquets of flowers, that had been sent to the stage. Between the different speeches, the band in attendance played enjoyable selections that were highly enjoyed. THE BANQUET. The commencement festivities of the college were closed with the elegant banquet at the Commercial Hotel, that has on such occasions grown to be almost a part of the regular curriculum. A number of guests had been specially invited to join in the last convivial meeting, where was prepared a most sumptuous spread, supplemented with a liberal flow of wine. The toasts were, in many instances, especially prepared, in others wholly extempore, but, taken all in all, did complimentary justice to a gathering of scholarly gentlemen who had assembled in congenial intercourse. The toast master was Prof. Wm. M. Vertrees, M. D., who presided in lordly style. The following were the toasts as proposed and responded to: PROGRAMME OF TOASTS. Toast Master-Prof. Wm. M. Vertrees, M. D. Dentistry a Specialty in Medicine-Prof. J.Y. Crawford, D.D.S. The German Doctor-H. Berlin, M. D. Wine-Prof. Duncan Eve, M. D. The Medical Student-A. W. Erwin, M. D. The Dental Student-M. E. Shelton, D. D. S. The Quack-Prof. W. G. Brien, L. L. D. The Physician as a Financier-Prof. J. G. Sinclair, M. D. Success the Test of Merit-Dr. Steele. Protective Medicine-Dr. Peavler, of Illinois. The Banner-John G. Cooke, The menu was very fine, being under the supervision of W. H. Robinson, head waiter at the Maxwell, and Thomas Linston, head waiter at the Commercial. MEETING OF THE TENNESSEE STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, FEBRUARY 21, 1885. The Fifty-second Annual Meeting of the MEDICAL SOCIETY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, will be held at Nashville, commencing the Second Tuesday in April, and will be in session three days, April 14th, 15th and 16th. The Society will be called to order on the 14th at 12 m., in the State Capitol. The members are reminded that at the last meeting of the Society the initiation fee was fixed at $5.00, the assessment on members in attendance, $2.00; for those not present, entitling them to the Transactions, $1.00. |