Transactions of the National Eclectic Medical Association of the United States of America for the Years (Volume 16) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1889 Excerpt: ... Papers Accompanying the Annual Report, etc. SCHEDULE A. ANNUAL ADDRESS BEFORE THE NATIONAL ECLECTIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, AT DETROIT, MICHIGAN, JUNE 20TH, 1888, By William M. Durham. President. Fellows: --In consequence of the removal by death, of our distinguished President, Dr. Samuel S. Judd, and holding by your courtesy the second highest office within your gift, it becomes my duty and privilege to present to you this annual address, in advocacy of the principles of Eclectic Medicine. Our purpose and efforts of to-day are so many manifestations of the undying principles which have always actuated pioneers in progress and reform, and left their names shining as the stars in the illustrious constellation of medical history. Our Art and Practice are founded in the divine disposition to relieve the sufferings of our fellow-beings, and in the cultivation of the holy principle of charity. It comes to us through the ministry of heroes and martyrs to truth and the right, it presages the dawning of a glorious future, and by us must be transmitted unsullied to generations yet unborn. I congratulate you all on being associated in the name and for the sake of such a cause. THE CONSTITUTION. The Constitution of this Association has stood the test of nine years without amendment. This is a good omen. Yet in the wear and tear of years it may be well to consider whether changes may not be made advantageously in the way of simplification. It would not be well, however, to add other provisions, especially any which are transcribed from the rules of other organisations, and evolved with a spirit hostile to personal and professional rights and freedom. The Eclectic is a new school, and not a copy or repetition of any other. I would suggest that the Fifth Article be so amende..