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J ORIGIN AND ORGANIZATION OF THH CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 1867. At the Semi-Annual Meeting of the College of Physicians and Surgeon«( of Lower Canada, held at Montreal on the 12th May, 1807, Dr. Marsdcn of Quebec, one of the Governors, and formerly President of the College, presented a valuable Report of the proceedings of the Meeting at C-n- cinatti, Ohio, a few days before, of the American Medical Association, to which he had been named Delegate of the College. lie mentions, as amongst the most important proceedings of the meeting of the Association, the unanimous adoption of a report of the section on Medical Education, of which the learned and accomplished Professor Samuel D. Gross, of Philadelphia, was Chairman ; which recommended some changes in the course of medical education and lectures, by which some of the less important elementary branches of medical science would be shortened, and the more momentous and practical branches, as medicine and surgery, increased ; which also recommended that the minimum period of medical study for graduation and practice, should be four years ; and which deprecated the system which permits Universities and Col- leges to grant licenses " ad praoticandam " to their own students ; and suggested the propriety of having but one examining board, before which all persons desirous of obtaining a license to practise medicine and surgery should be examined, before becoming legally qualified practitioners. Dr. Marsden concludes his report thus : " In consequence of the important changes that are about to take place in this great and growing country under Confederation, and in view of the beneficial influence which the American Medical Association exercises on the medical ethics of the United States of America, your delegate would respectfully offer the suggestion that the formation of a Canadian Medical Association, to con- sist of all members of the profession in good standing, in the Dominion of Canada, is worthy of the serious consideration and action of this College." 60489 1. No action having been taken by the Collego of Physicians and Surgeons of Lower Canada on this report, tho Quebec Medical Society, many of whoso members were Governors of tho College, called a meeting of the Society at the Laval University, on Wednesday, the 29th of May. The result of that meeting was the nomination of a Committee composed of Drs. Sewell, Marsden, Russell, Tessier, Simard, Larue, and H. Blanchet, who were instructed " to consider and report upon tho propriety of ob- taining such alterations in the law as will require the holders of degrees or diplomas to appear before the Provincial Medical Board for Exami- nation for License ad 'practicandum, and to make such other suggestions as they may deem fit." In conformity with the above resolution, tho Committee met at the same place on Wednesday, the 5th of June, and organised, by calling Dr. Marsden to the chair, and electing Dr. Russell, secretary. The important subject su mittcd to the Committee for consideration and report, having been freely ard fully discussed, it was imanimousli/ Resolved — 1st. That in the interests of tho public and the medical profession it is desirable to adopt such means as will insure a uniform system of granting licenses to practise medicine, surgery, and midwifery throughout the Dominion of Canada. 2nd. That in future all medical degrees or diplomas of Universities, Colleges, or Schools, whether British or Colonial, shall have merely an honorary value ; and that licenses to practise medicine, surgery, and midwifery in the Dominion of Canada, shall be granted by a Central Board of Examiners, before which all holders of degrees or diplomas in medicine or surgery shall appear for examination. Your Committee further recommends that a Committee be named by your Society to confer with the various Universities, Colleges and Medi- cal Schools in Canada, on the subject of the establishment of a Central Board of Examiners in medicine, surgery, and midwifery, before which all candidates for license to practise medicine in the Dominion of Canada shall be examined. The whole, nevertheless, respectfully submitted. (Signed,) W. MARSDEN, M.D., Chairman. R. H. RUSSELL, M.D., Secretat'j/. Laval University, Quebec, 5th June, 1867. \ Tho Quebec Medical Society met again, on the 18tli June, at the Laval University, and adopted the following report, which was sent to every known member of tho medical profession in tho Dominion of Canada (amounting to nearly three thousand), with tho annexed circular: RErORT. Whereas, by tho " British Xorth American Act, 1867," the Union of the Provinces of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick is effected, and united Legislative and Executive action secured ; and Whereas, closer connection must necessarily take place in all tho rela- tions of life, religious, moral, and social ; and Wiiereas, " uniformity of laws in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Bruns- wick " is provided for in the said Act ; and AViiereas, uniformity in the laws which regulate life and health, and especially those governing tho exercise of the medical profession, stand pre-eminent : Therefore, the Medical Society of Quebec, — the oldest city in the Dominion of Canada, — dooms it a duty to take action in the premises, and has come to the conclusion, that the most equitable, surest, and best means of attaining the desired end, will be by an union of tho members of the medical profession of the Dominion of Canada in conference, at as early a period as practicable after the " consummation of the union of Canada shall have taken place under Her Most Gracious Majesty's proclamation. Wherefore the following resolutions were unanimously adopted, and are now respectfully submitted to the consideration of the medical profession of Canada, for such action as may be agreed upon in conference. liesolved 1. That in the interests of the public and the medical profes- sion it is desirable to adopt such means as will insure a uniform system of granting licenses to practise medicine, surgery, and midwifery, through- out the Dominion of Canada. Resolved 2. That in future all medical degrees or diplomas of Univer- sities, Colleges, or Schools of Medicine, shall have merely an honorary value ; and licenses to practise medicine, surgery, or midwifery, in the Dominion of Canada, shall be grantC'l by a Central Board of Examiners, in each Province, before whom all holders of degrees in medicine, or diplomas for surgery or midwifery, shall appear for examination. Resolved 3. That a committee of seven members be named by the jNIedical Society to confer with the various Universities, Colleges, and Medical Schools in Caaada, on the subject of the establishment of a Central Board of Examiners, before which all candidates for license to practise medicine in the Dominion of Canada shall be examined. Resolved 4. That the Quebec Medical Society recommends the caUing \ r/ 6 of a Convention of Medical Delegates from Universities, Colleges, Schools^ Mcilical Societies, &c., in the Dominion of Canada, to meet at the city of Quebec, on the second Wednesday in October, 1807, for the purpose of adopting some concerted action on the subject of medical legislation, in conformity with this report, and for the formation of a Canadian Medical Association. The whole respectfully 'ubmitted. W. MARSDEN, M.D., Chairman. R. II. RUSSELL, M.D., iSecretary. Laval University, Quebec, 18th June, 1867. Laval University, Quebec, 25th June, 1807. To Sir, — I have the honour to transmit for your information the following report of a Committee of the Quebec Medical Society, and to solicit your assistance and co-operation in the protection of the interests, the mainte- nance of the honour and respectability, the advancement of the knowledge, &: and the extension of the usefulness of the medical profession of Canada. i' I am also instructed to invite all Universities, Colleges, Schools of % Medicine, and Medical Societies in Canada, to send delegates to the pro- posed Conference ; and respectfully suggest that cities, towns, or counties, Avhere no such institutions or organisations exist, dc call meetings of the members of the medical profession in their respective localities, for the purpose of electing delegates to represent them at the meetings of the Conference, which will be held at the Laval University, in the city of jj Quebec, in the Province of Quebec, on Wednesday, the 9th day of Octo- ber next, and following day^ . I have further to request that all delegates shall be furnished with proper credentials, in order that they may be duly accredited as such at the Conference. I have the honour to be, sir, Your obedient servant, R. H. RUSSELL, M.D., Secretary. / MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND ORGANIZATION OF THE CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, HELD AT LAVAL UNIVERSITY, QUEBEC, 9tii AND IOtii OCTOBER^ 18G7. The following duly qualified members of the Medical Profession of the- Dominion of Canada, and Delegates, met at the Grand Ilall of the Laval University at Quebec, on Wednesday, the Dth October, 18G7, at 10 A.M. Dr. James A. Sewell, President of the Quebec Medical Society, took the Chair, and Dr. A. G. Belleau acted as Secretary. The following persons were present : PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. U. Arcand, Becancour. F. J. Austin, iiherhrooke. Geo. Badeau, Three Jiivers. P. Baillairqeox, Quebec. Ciis. Battersby Waterloo. lion. J. 0. Beaubien, . Montmagny . A. G. Belleau, Quebec. Ed. Belleau, St. Michel. P. Bender, Quebec. J. G. BiBAUD, Montreal. H. Blanc'IIet, Quebec. J. B. Blanciiet, Quebec. lion. J. G. Blanciiet, Levis. Verciiekes DeBoucuehville, .... Beauharnois. G. A. Bourgeois,. .iSf. Qregoire de Nicolet. Alpiionse Brodeur, Roxton Falls. A. T. Brousseau, Montreal. Francis W. CAUFHELLy . Montreal. L. Catellier, Quebec. Alexis Cuarbonneau,. .../S'c. Paul L'Hermite. TiBURCE Charest, Beauport. G. Chevalier, Bedford,Mi8sisquoi. Joseph Cote, St. Valier. C. G. CouiLLARD, Ste. Marie (^Beauce.y Adolphe Dagenais,. . . .Montreal. Samuel David St. Ours. A. L DeMartigny,., Mchemin. C. L. BeMakliq^y „.Beauhamoi8o. N. De Rainville, . St. Be, thoUmi. Alphonse DESCHAMPS,...ifcrowSV. Stanislas de Bastlcan. George Dunn, . . .Itlvivre du Loup en Hant. F. X. DuPLESSis,.*S'f . Ferdinand de Halifax. F. Dussault, Quebec. A. G. Fenwick, Three Jiivers. George E. Fenwick,. . .Montreal. W. W. Forrest, St. Clair. J. E. Fortier, Quebec. L. A. Fortier, . aS'^ Clet, Soulanges. W. Fuller, Montreal. Amedee Gaboury, . *S'^ Martin^ Isle Jesus. W. Gardner, Beauharnois. RoMUALD Gariepy, Montreal. J. B. Garneau, .... St. Anne de la, Perade. SfiRAPHiN Gauthier, Montreal. Francois X. Gbndron, St.Francois du Sud. J. B. Gibson, . Dunham, Missisquoi. F. D. Gilbert, Hatley. George Grenier, Montreal. R. Hamilton, Sutton. 0. A. Hebert, Quebec. Wm. H. Hingston, Montreal. R. P. Howard, Montreal. P. A. Imblau, St. Famille. Camille Lafontaine,. . . . Berthier en Haut. Alfred Jackson, Quebec. 8 EoSTACiiE Lemirr, Montreal. J. Etienne Lanury, Qnebeo. J. D. Lapierre, Montreal. B. L. Larose, Pointe lr», Port Nenf. F. II. A. LaRue, Quebec. P. LaUue, St. Auffuslin, Port Neuf. P. 0. Lahisserie, aSV. JaVK, isomer set. Nai'oleom Lavoie, L'Mft. C. O. LeJJel, St. GervaiH. B. II. LeBlanc, Pointe St. Char lea, Moyitreal. A. LACiiArNE,.*SV. Joseph de Levis. C. E. Lemieux, Quebec. Ali'HONse Lenoir, Montreal. L. A. Lepailleur, . . . .St. Martinc, Chateauyuay . Alex. Lesaue, *SV. Qreynre le Grand. E. Lindsay, Carow/e. II. W. McGowAN, Bolton, Bedford. J. Marmette, Montmaynif. Wm. Marsden, Q'uJoec. Vincent Martin, Chicoutimi. M. M. Metivier, Iberville. A. Thomas Miciiaud, Kamouraska. A. MiQNAUD, St. Franfois, Montmagny. J. D. Millet, . . Lanoraie, Berthier. G. MoRiN, St. Nicolis. J. W. Mount, Acton Vale. P. E. Mount, Montreal. E. Munro, jr Montreal. P. Munro, Montreal. A. II. Paquet, St. Cuthbert. C. F. Painchaud, Varennes. Joseph Painchaud, Quebec. F. S. Palardy, Vereheres. . C. Smith Parke, Quebec. it. Peltier, Montreal. F. II. Perrault, Pointe aux Trembles, Montreal. .ToiiN "W. Pickup, Beauport. U. M. PoissON, Arthahuska. J. C. PoiTEViN, St. Martin. L. S. PouLiN St. ILdnrt. E. («. PuovosT, Sorel. ,]. R. Richardson, Quebec. V. R. RiNFRET, . . . . : Quebec. Kdmoni) RoiiiLLARD,.., .Montreal. U. RoiUTAiLi.E, Quebec. Jean Philippe Rottot,, dfontreal. Ed. Rousseau, , . Quebec. Joseph Ovide Uovssem],. . Nicolet. L. Thelespiiore Rousseau, ^SV. Casimir. F. E. Roy, Q.'.cbec GuiLL.iUME Ernest Hoy, ..Boucher- ville. Saluste Hoy,. St. Jean, Port Johj. .Louis Roy, Quebec. Thomas G. Roy,»S'<. Joseph de Ldvis. R. II. Russell, Quebtc. W. E. Scott, Montreal. James Sewell, Quebec. L. J. A. Simard, Quebec. D. F. A. SiROis, St. Paschal. James Stansfield, Indian Lorette. Adolphe Taschereau, . . L6vis. F. Z. Tasse, St. Laurent, Montreal. II. Therien, Yamaska. P. 0. Tessier, Quebec. Lugger TfcTU, Riviere Quelle , J. M. TuRCOTTE, Montreal. L. L. Voliony, St. Elizabeth. A. Vanderheyden, L^vis. Charles Verge, Quebec. W. Wakeiiam,. . . Leeds, Megantic. J. L. Wherry, Quebec. Edmond WoRTHiNGTON,»SVter6rooA;e. ONTARIO. W. T. AiKiNS, Toronto. D. E. Burdett, Belleville. William Canniff, Belleville. G. P. DeGrassi, Toronto. R. W. HiLLAxiY, Aurora. A. M. McMaster, Toronto. A, M. RosEBRUGH, Toronto. Charles Robinson, Peel. 0. S. Strange, Kingston. James Thorburn Toronto. M. H. AiKiNS, Peel. 0. V. Berryman, Toronto. '■f. 9 CiH. E-Casoraix , Windsor, Ontario. John 11. Dick.-son, Kingston. R. I'almer,. ..liiverside, Hopewell. James II. Richardson,. . . Toronto. 11. C. Rutherford, Dnndan. John II. San«stkk, Toronto. F. X. Valadk, Ottawa. II. II. Wrigut, Toronto. NOVA SCOTIA. Jamks R. DkWolf. ... .Halifax. II. S. MuiR, Halifax. E. D. Smith,. .i><7iy. Nova Scotia. lion. C. Tupper, C.B Halifax. J. B. Garvir, Halifax. D. McNeil Parker, Halifax. Joseph Steverman, . . . Lunenburi/, Nova Scotia. S. Z. Earle,.. . . W. S. Harding,. NEW BRUNSWICK. . St. John. .Si. John. G. A. IlAMiiiTON, St. John. P. Provost, Memramcook. Dr. Sowcll addressed tlic meeting as follows : Gentlemen, — The Duke of Bucclcuch, on opening a scientific meeting last month m Dundee, said it would be a bad compliment to himself, as well as to the Society who had elected him to the honourable position of chair- man, to declare that he was unequal to the task. Now, perhaps, the noble Duke really felt, and I have no doubt really was, quite able to perform the duties which devolved' upon him on that occasion, with credit to him- self and advantage to the meeting. I have not, I regret to say, this in- ward conviction ; on the contrary, I know many of my colleagues who would have filled this chair beiter than I can hope to do. Having, however, been called upon as President of the Quebec Medical Society, to preside at the opening of this interesting and important meeting, I shall do so to the best of my abiUty, trusting to my friends and the members generally for their consideration and support. I should be proud on any occasion to act as the representative of my colleagues ; I am particularly so on the present, surrounded by so many eminent medical practitioners, from all parts of this new an 1 great Dominion of Canada ; met together for the first time in convention, to discusj topics connected with the advancement of the medical profession, the development of science, and the elevation of the standard, as well of general, as of professional, education. Among the various associations which are the least tinctured with selfishness, and therefore tend most to elevate our nature and benefit mankind, are those having such objects in view as I have just detailed. Whatever tends to raise and dignify our profession, tends also to the comfort and well being of society. Whatever tends to make individual members of that profes- 10 sion better men and better physicians, contributes most materially to the advantage of the public at largo. There is nothing selfish, then, in this or similar conventions which are annually taking place throughout the world. We are not seeking our own aggrandisement, nor our own individual ad- vantages ; we desire to promote the general welfare of our fellow-men, and shall rest content to benefit with the mass. We, in this part of the Do- minion, have long known and felt the advantages of an association similar to the present, to a limited degree, I admit ; but the profession having been incorporated for many years, we have managed our own affairs ami enjoyed advantages which, I believe, our brethren in other parts of Canada do not possess. We are to all intents and purposes a medical convention on a small scale ; and h'"'ving tasted the good fruit arising from this source, is one great reason why we wish so earnestly to see these advantages ex- tended throughout the whole Dominion. Gentlemen, I look upon this day as a most important one in the history of Canada — one replete with in- terest and full of bright promises for the future, not only to us, but to society at large. Moreover, I am satisfied that this meeting has a nati- onal as" well as a scientific importance, which must commend itself to all reasonable and right thinking men. I might here show what associations similar to this have done on the other side of the Atlantic: ; I might point to the high status which medicine holds in Great Britain and Ireland ; I might show how largely these meetings have contributed to the scientific reputation of British and continental medicine ; how they have drawn together largo bodies of professional men, and cemented that social bond of unity and good feeling which should always exist among men engaged in the same glorious work of relieving the sick and suffering, of saying a word of com- fort to the depressed, or of extending the hand of sympathy to the desti- tute and friendless. I might also point to the improved system of education, both general and professional, which is now being insisted upon throughout the world ; to the sifting ordeal through which young men have to pass before they are entrusted with the lives of their fellow creatures ; to the many points connected with hygiene, so intimately interwoven with the welfare of mankind, which have been discussed and fully ventilated in these meetings. All this, and much more, have these associations effected both at home and abroad. May we not then look for similar good results from the Canadian Medical Association, now being so happily inaugurat- ed. Does not this large meeting of medical men, many of whom have left extensive practices, and have travelled four, five or six hundred miles to be present here, and to add their quota to the store-bouse of Canadian medical science — does not this fact alone, 7. say, augur well for our future destiny. Why should our reunions not succeed and result in the same manner as similar meetings have done in other countries ? I can see no reason why they should not ; but there must be no lukewarmness — no> i 11 • hanging back — no petty jealousies to mar the general harmony — we must all put our shoulders to the wheel — we must all work heartily, and final suc- cess must crown our efforts. I would now do what perhaps I should have done at first, namely, oflFor my thanks and those of the other members of " the Quebec Medical Society to the delegates and other members of our ^ profession now present, — very many of whom arc here in answer to oui- invitation, — not only at a great sacrifice of personal comfort, but also at a great pecuniary loss, to assist in deliberating upon those important subjects in which we are all so much interested, and which are to be submitted to ' the consideration of the meeting. As I said before, the presence of so large a number of delegates is a guarantee of our ultimate success, and these gentlemen deserve, as I am authorized to soy they have, our most cordial thanks. With these few introductory remarks, I will now conclude, and enable the meeting to proceed at once to the business of the day, a programme of which you will find on the table. The following order of proceedings was then adopted : 1. Chairman to take the chair. 2. Appointment of Committee to examine Credentials, &c. 3. Formation of a Canadian Medical Association. 4. Appointment of Nominating Committee for Election of OflScers, &c. 5. Election of Officers. 0. Committee to frame Constitution, By-Laws, &c. 7. Committee on Preliminary Education. 8. Committee on Medical Education. 9. Committee on Uniform System of granting Licenses. 10. Committee on Medical Statistics. 11. Committee on Medical Registration, 12. Committee on Hygiene. 13. Committee to fix time and place for the next Annual Meeting. 14. Committee of Arrangements for the next Annual Meeting. 15. Committee on Medical Ethics. Dr. Joseph Steverman, of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, proposed, seconded by Dr. Alfred Jackson, of Quebec, that the following gentlemen : Drs. C. V. Berryman, of Toronto, Alfred Jackson, of Quebec, Joseph- Steverman, of Imnenburg, Nova Scotia, W. S. Harding, of St. John's, New Brunswick, be appomted a Committee to examine and verify the credentials from such delegates as may hereafter arrive. Moved in amendment by Dr. W. H. Hingston, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. G. E. Fenwick, of Montreal. That all the Medical men present, being regular practitioners in the Dominion of Canada, be members of this meeting, and that the following, be a Committee to register their names and places of residence : : 12 Dr. C. V. Borryman, of Toronto, Dr. Hector Peltier, of Montreal, Dr, D. McNci'. Parker, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dr. Joseph Steverman, of Lunenbur;^, Nova Sootia, Dr. W. S. Harding, of St. John's, New Bruns- wick. Carried. Moved by Dr. William S. Harding, of St. John's, New Brunswick, seconded by Dr. William Marsden, of Quebec : That it is expedient for the medical profession of the Dominion of Canada to form a medical as- sociation to be named the Canadian Medical Association. Carried. Moved by Dr. J. B. Garvic, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, seconded by Dr. Hilarion Blanchet, of Quebec : That the Officers of the Canadian Medical Association shall be elected annually and shall be a President ; — four Vice-Presidents, one for each Province ; — one General Secretary ; — four Corresponding Secretaries, one for each Province ; — and a Treasurer. Carried. Moved by Dr.F. ZdphyrinTassd, of St. Laurent, Montreal, seconded by Dr. I'rancois Hubert Alexandre Larue, of Quebec, that a Nominating Committee be appointed, composed of Dr. William Marsden, of Quebec, Dr. Pierre Olivier Tessier, of Quebec, Dr. EdmondRobillard, of Montreal, Dr. Robert P. Howard, of Montreal, Dr. A. M. Rosebrugh, of Toronto, Dr. W. S. Harding, of St. John's, New Brunswick, Dr. G. A. Hamilton, of St. John's, New Brunswick, Dr. Joseph Steverman, of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Dr. James R. DeWolf, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dr. John H. Sangster, of Toronto, Dr. H. H. Wright, of Toronto, Dr. John R. Dick- son, of Kingston. Moved in amendment by Dr. James H. Richardson, of Toronto, seconded by Dr. R. W. Hillary, of Aurora, Ontario : That the election of four Vice-Presidents and Secretaries be left to the delegates of each Province. This amendment was lost. Moved in amendment by Dr. E. D. Worthington, of Sherbrooke, second- ed by Dr. F. D. Gilbert, of Hatley : That the nominating Committee for the election of Officers be composed of two representatives from each of the Incorporated Schools of the Do- minion of Canada, and two from each of the several Provinces not con- nected with the Medical Schools. Tb's amendment was withdrawn and the main motion carried. The meeting then adjourned till afternoon. AFTERNOON SESSION. The meeting re -opened at 2>± p.m. Dr. William Marsden, of Quebec, chairman of the nominating commit- tee, presented the following report : The committee to whom was referred the nomination for the election of officers, beg to report that they have unanimously agreed to recommend the following gentlemen : 18 The Honourable Dr. Charles Tuppcr, C.B., of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Pre- sident. Dr. Hector Peltier, of Montreal, Vice-President, and Dr. Duncan C. McCallura, of Montreal, Secretary for the Province of Quebec. Dr. R. S. Black, Vice-President, and Dr. James R. DeWolf, Secretary for Nova Scotia. Dr. LeBaron Botsford, Vice-President, and William S. Harding, Secre- tary for New Brunswick. Dr. E. M. Hodder, Vice-President, and Dr. William CannifF, Secretary for Ontario. Dr. A. G. Bellcau, of Quebec, to be General Secretary, Dr. Robert H. Russell, of Quebec, to be Treasurer. The whole respectfully submitted. WILLIAM MARSDEN, M.D., Chairman. The Honourable Dr. Charles Tuppcr, C.B., of Halifax, Nova Scotia, was then proposed and unanimously elected President of the Canadian Medi- cal Association. The Honourable Dr. Tupper, in acknowledging the compliment he had received by being elected first President of the Association, addressed the members as follows : — Gentlemen : — I am sure you will believe me when I say that, taken entirely by surprise, I can find no words adequately to express the deep emafcions excited by the great and undeservod hoaDur which you have just conferred. Her Majesty tho Qacca was graciously pleased to mark her appreciation of my services in promoting the political union of the British North American Provinces, and I have had the high gratification of being seven times elected to represent my native county in the Parliament of my country ; but I can assure you that no distinction that I have ever received has been a source of greater gratification or pride than my appointment by the vast body of distinguish- ed and able representatives of the medical profession which now fill this Hall, When I see before me so many gentlemen who have, by their great learning and professional attainments, achieved a European as well as British American reputation, I feel deeply my unworthiness to fill the high posi- tion to which your kindness has elevated me ; but, inadequate as I may be to discharge the important duties of President of the Medical Association for the Dominion of Canada, I will yield to no man in an ardent desire to pro- mote to the best of my ability the interests of the profession to which I have the honour to belong. The last time I was in this Hall, it devolved upon me to respond, on behalf of the Union Delegates from the Maritime Pro- vinces, to an address presented to us by the distinguished faculty of the far-famed University of Laval. The organization of this association is but a fitting sequel to the Union of these British American Provinces which 14 has now been consummated, and which will, I hope and believe, give in- creased elevation to all those institutions, whetlier political, professional or so- cial, upon which the status and character of a country must depend. It is not my province now to speak, but to listen ; but I cannot refrain from saying that I trust our deliberations will show to the world that our leading objects are to protect the health and lives of the people of this Dominion from the unskilled treatment of incompetent men, and to provide in the most effec- tual manner for the due qualification of the members of a profession so im- portant as our own. Again thanking you, gentlemen, for the great honour j'-ou have done me, I must beg that kind co-operation and support at your hands, without which I should be quite unequal to the position in which you have been pleased to place me. Dr. Hector Peltier, of Montreal, was proposed and unanimously elected Vice-President for the Province of Quebec. Dr. Duncan C McCullum, of Montreal, was then proposed as Secretary for the Province of Quebec. P Dr. L. A. Fortier, ofSt, Clet, proposed in amendment, seconded by Dr. A. Dagnais, of Montreal, that the name of Dr. Jean Philippe Rottot, of Montreal, be substituted for that of Dr. D. C. McCallum, of Montreal. This amendment was withdrawn. Dr. F. D. Gilbert, of Ilatley, proposed in amendment, seconded by Dr. A. G. Fenwick, of Three- Rivers, that the name of Dr. W. 11. IIingston,of Montreal, be substituted for that of Dr. Duncan C. ^McCallum, of the sara" place. Dr. llingston declined to be put in nomination. I)i\ Seraphiu Gauthier, of jNIontrcal, proposed in amendment, seconded by Dr. J. C. Poitvin,of St. Martin, that Dr. C. F. Painchaud, of Varennes, be named Secretary for the Province of Quebec. The amendment was lost. The aniendmei L of Dr. F. D. Gilbert, of Ilatley, was then renewed and carried, nam* v, that Dr. W. II. llingston, of Montreal, be elected Secretary for the 1 ince of Quebec. Dr. Alfred G. Bellcau, of Quebec, was proposed as General Secretary. Proposed in amendment by Dr. Eustache Leraire, of Montreal, second- ed by Dr. A. T. Brousseau, of Montreal, that the name of Dr. F. II. A. Larue, of Quebec, be substituted. Lost. Dr. Alfred G. Belleau, of Quebec, Avas then elected General Secretary. Dr. R. S. Black, of Nova Scotia, was proposed and unanimously elected Vice-President for Nova Scotia, and Dr. James R. DeWolf, Secretai'y for Nova Scotia. Dr. Le Baron Botsford, of New Brunswick, was proposed and unani- mously elected Vice-President for New Brunswick, and Dr. W. S. Hard- ing, Secretary for New Brunswick. Dr. E. M. Ilodder, of Toronto, was then proposed Vice-President for Ontario. Dr. James II. Rijliardson, of Toronto, proposed in amendment, second- 16 ■ccl by Dr. Alexander McMaster, of Toronto, that the name of Dr. Beau- mont be substituted for that of Dr. Iloddcr. Dr. Robert II. Ilusscll, of Quebec, proposed, seconded by Dr. F, D. Gilbert, of Ilatley, that the views by vote of the delegates from Ontario be obtained before proceeding to the election of the Vice President for the Province of Ontario. The amendment was withdrawn. Dr. J. H. Richardson's amendment was then put to the vote and lost. The original motion, proposing Dr. E. M. Ilodder, of Toronto, as Vice- President for Ontario, was then put to the vote and carried. Dr. W. CannifF, of Belleville, was proposed and unanimously elected Secretary for Ontario. Dr. Robert II. Russell, of Quebec, was proposed and unanimously elected Treasurer of the Canadian Medical Associatior . Dr. Edward Rousseau, of Quebec, proposed, seconded by Dr. J. Mar- niette, of St. Thomas, Montmagny, that Dr. Joseph Painchaud, of Quebec, be elected Honorary President of the Canadian Medical Association. Dr. James Arthur Sewell, of Quebec, proposed in amendment, seconded liy Dr. William Marsden, of Quebec, that the consideration of this matter l)c postponed till the by-laws to regulate the Convention shall have been adopted. Carried. Dr. James Arthur Sewell, of Quebec, proposed, seconded by Dr. Wil- liam Marsden, of Quebec, that tlie meeting do adjourn till Thursday, the 10th October, at 9 a.m. SECOND DAY. The Canadian Medical Association met in the Ilall of the Laval Uni- versity, October 10th, at 9^ a.m. Honourable Dr. Charles Tuppcr, C.B., in the Chair, The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Moved by Dr. William Canniff, of Belleville, seconded by Dr. John R. Dickson, of Kingston : That the members of the Press be admitted to all the deliberations of the Canadian Medical A&sociation. Carried. Moved by Dr. A. M. Rosebrugh, of Toronto, seconded by Dr. William Marsden, of Quebec : That the members of this Association be assessed the sum of four dollars for the current year, and that the Treasurer be requested to receive the same from the members present. Moved in amendment by Dr. Edouard Rousseau, of Quebec, seconded by Dr. Leonard A. Forticr, of St. Clet, that the annual subscription be only two dollars. Lost. Proposed by Dr. W. 11. Kingston, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. James deWolf, of Halifax, Nova Scotia : 16 That the sum of throe dollars be substituted, The original motion being withdrawn. Proposed by Dr. F. D. Gilbert, of Hatlcy, seconded by Dr. E. Worth- ington of Sherbrooke : That the sum of four dollars be tlio annual stibscription. Lost. Dr. W. II. Ilingston's amendment, namely, that the annual subscription be three dollars, was then put to the vote and carried. Yeas 41, nays 39. Moved by Dr J. B. Gibson, of Dunham, County of Missisqnoi, seconded by Dr. P. 0. Tossier, of Quebec, and Resolved, — That a Committee of sovt-i members be appointed to frame a constitution and by-laws for the government of the Canadian Medical Association, to report at the next annual meeting, and that the following gentlemen do form ihe said Committee : Dr. J. E. Landry, of Quebec ; Dr. William Marsdcn, of Quebec ; Dr. Hector Peltier, of Montreal ; Dr. W. II. Ilingston, of Montreal ; Dr. II. H. Wright, of Toronto ; Dr. John II. Sangster, of Toronto ; and Dr. William Canniff, of Belleville. Moved by Dr. J. R. Dickson, of Kingston, seconded by Dr. Francis W. Campbell, of Montreal : That the following gentlemen do compose a committee on Preliminary Education : Dr. J. A. Sewell, of Quebec ; Dr. J. R. Dickson, of Kingston ; Dr. McNeil Parker, of Halifax, Nova Scotia ; Dr. George A. Hamilton, of St. John's, New Brunswick ; Dr. Robert P. Howard, of Montreal ; Dr. J. P. Rottot, of Montreal ; Dr. William T. Aikins, of Toronto ; and Dr. J. H. Sangster, of Toronto. Moved in amendment by Dr. J. A. Duchesneau, of Terrebonne, second- ed by Dr. L. A. Fortier, of St. Clet : That the name of Dr. C- F. Painchaud, of Varennes, be added to the Committee. Carried. The original motion, with Dr. C. F. Painchaud's name, was then read and carried. Moved by Dr. J. E. Landry, of Quebec, ^seconded by Dr. Hilarion Blanchet, of Quebec : That a committee be appointed to report on such means as will ensure a uniform and elevated system of medical education throughout the Dominion of Canada, and that the said committee be composed of Dr. F. H. A. LaRue, of Quebec ; Dr. William Bayard, of New Brunswick ; Dr. Robert P. Howard, of Montreal ; Dr. W. H. Ilingston, of Montreal ; Dr. J. R. Dickson, of Kingston ; Dr. W. T. Aikins, of Toronto; and Dr. E. H. Trudel, of Montreal. This motion was withdrawn. 17 Moved by Dr. J. R. Landry, of Quebec, seconded by Dr. J. G. Blanchet, of L<^vi3 : Tliat a comniittoo on General Education be elected without specifying the names — Carried. Then the following gentlemen were proposed and elected members of the said committee ; Dr. F. IT. A. LaRuc, of Quebec ; Dr. J. R. Dickson, of Kingston ; Dr. R. P. Howard, of Montreal ; Dr. TI. II. Wright, of Toronto; Dr. E. II. Trudel, of Montreal ; Dr. James II. Richardson, of Toronto ; Dr. C. V. Berryraan, of Toronto ; Dr. E.Worthington, of Sherbrof^kc ; Dr. Alexander McMaster, of Toronto ; Dr. E. D. Burdott, of Belleville ; Dr. William Bayard, of New Brunswick ; Dr. McNeil Parker, of Nova Scotia ; Dr. P. 0. Tessier, of Quebec ; and Dr. C. F. Painchaud, of Varennes. Moved by Dr. R. II. Russell, of Quebec, seconded by Dr. W. T. Aikins, of Toronto : That a committee of twelve members be appointed to report on the best means to secure an uniform system of granting licenses to practise Medi- cine, Surgery and Midwifery, throughout the Dominion of Canada. — Carried. Moved by Dr. W. E. Scott, Montreal, seconded by Dr. George E. Fenwick, of Montreal : That the following gentlemen be appointed a committee to report on an uniform system of granting licences : Dr. J. E. Landry, of Quebec ; Dr. P. 0. Tessier, of Quebec ; Dr. P. Munro, of Montreal ; Dr. G. W. Campbell, of Montreal ; Dr. McNeil Parker, of Halifax, Nova Scotia ; Dr. J. R. De Wolf, of Halifax, Nova Scotia ; Dr. James Richardson, of Toronto ; Dr. J. R. Dickson, of King- ston ; Dr. C. V. Berryman, of Toronto ; Dr. William Canniff, of Belleville ; Drs. W. S. Harding and George A. Hamilton, of St. John, New Bruns- wick. Moved in amendment by Dr. F. D. Gilbert, of Hatley, seconded by Dr. J. B. Gibson, of Dunham : Tluit the committee on the system of granting Licences be the same as the General Education committee, and that the name of Dr. G. W. Campbell, of Montreal, be substituted for that of Dr. R. P. Howard, of Montreal . — Carried . Moved by Dr. W. II. Ilingston, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. Edmond Robillard, of Montreal, and it was resolved : That a committee of eleven members be named to report on the best means of obtaining a vital system of statistics, and that the following gentlemen be members of the said Committee, — Dr. J. C. Tach<), of Ottawa; Dr. F. H. A. LaRue, of Quebec; Dr. G. E. Fenwick, of Jlontreal ; Dr. W. H. Hingston, of Montreal ; Dr. W. Canniff, of Belle- B 18 ville ; Dr. V.'iUiam Bayard, of Now Brunswick ; Dr II. S. Muir, of Hali- fax, Nova Scotia ; Or. Z. Tasso, of St, Lauront, Montreal ; Dr. VV. S. Harding, of St. John, New Brunswick ; llonblc. Dr. Beaubicn, of St. Tbomas, Montmagny ; and Dr. Jamea Thorburn, of Toronto. Moved by Dr. J. N. Dellainville, of St. BarUioldmi, seconded by Dr. Edward Lin(isay, of Quebec : That a committee of seven members bo formed to consider the best means of securing the proper registration of licensed practitioners in medicine throughout the Dominion of Canada. Proposed in amendment by Dr. II. II. Wright, of Toronto, seconded by Dr. W. T. Aikins, of Toronto. Thu^ the Committee on Registration be the same as the one on By- laws. Carried. Dr. F. W. Campbell's name, of Montreal, was substituted for that of Dr. W. II. Ilingston, of Montreal, at the request of the latter gentleman. Moved by Dr. C. V. Borryman, of Toronto, seconded by Dr. J. B. Blanche t, of Quebec : That the Committee on Public Hygiene be the same as the one on Statistics. Dr. VV. II. Ilingston, of Montreal, proposed in amendment, seconded by Dr. Edmond llobillard, of Montreal : That the word " Hygiene ' be added to the word " Statistics " in the motion for the Committee on Statistics. Carried. Moved by Dr. Edouard Rousseau, of Quebec, seconded by Dr. D. E. Burdett, of Belleville : That a committee be named to name the place and time of next meeting of the Canadian Medical Association. Moved in amendment by Dr. John Herbert Sangster, of Toronto, seconded by Dr. ¥. D. Gilbert, of Hatley ; That the first annual meeting of the Canadian Medical Association be held on the first Wednesday of September, 1808, in the city of Mon- treal. Moved in amendment by Dr. II. II. Wright, of Toronto, seconded by Dr. W. Canniff, of Belleville : That the next annual meeting of the Canadian Medical Association be held on the first Wednesday of June 1868. The original motion was then carried. The arrangements for the next meeting, in Montreal, were then left to the members of the Association from that city. Moved by Dr. P. 0. Tessier, of Quebec, seconded by Dr. John H. Sangster, of Toronto, and Resolved, — That the following gentlemen be named a committee to draw up a code of Medical Ethics for the government of the profession : 19 Drs. William Marsden and James Arthur Scwcll, of Quebec ; Dr. T. S. Parker, of Ouelph ; Dr. A. M. Uosobrugh, of Toronto ; Drs. George A. Hamilton and WutMoll, of St. John, New Brunswick ; Dr. J. B. Garvio, of Halifax, Nova Ccotia ; Dr. Joseph Steverman, of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia ; Drs. Munro and Hector Peltier, of Montreal ; Dr. Bovoll, of Toronto ; r. William Canniff, of Belleville. Moved by Dr. D. McNeil Parker, of Halifax, Nova Scou.., seconded by Dr. J. R. DoVVolf, of Halifax, Nova Scotia: That all payments of moneys connected with the Association shall bo on the order of the Vico-Prosident, countersigned by the Secretary of the Association. Carried. Moved by Dr. John Herbert Sangstcr, of Toronto, seconded by Dr. D. McNeil Parker, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and unanimously resolved : That the cordial thanks of this Association are due and arc hereby tendered to Dr. James Arthur So well, Pi-esident of the Quebec Medical Society, and to the members of "^^hc same Society for their earnest and con- tinued exertions in the originating and carrying to a successful issue tin? formation of a Medical Association for the Dominion of Canada, and that the members of this Association cannot separate without giving expression to their very high sense of the courtesies extended to them, and their ap- preciation of the very excellent arrangements for the comfort and con- venience of the delegates and others. Moved by Dr. Robert Palmer Howard, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. D. McNeil Parker, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Resolved unanimously, that the thanks of this Association arc due, ami are hereby tendered to the Reverend Mr Methot, Rector of Laval Uni- versity, for the kindness and public spirit with which he has afforded accommodation to the Association at its first meeting. Moved by Dr. E. D. Worthington, of Sherbrookc, seconded by Dr. ¥. D. Gilbert, of Hatley : That the President, the Honblc. Dr. Charles Tupper, C.B., do now leave the chair. Carried. Dr. James Arthur Sewell, of Quebec, having been called to the chair. Moved by Dr. W. E. Scott, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. R. P. Howard, of Montreal, and Resolved, — That the thanks of this meeting be voted to the Honorable Dr. Charles Tupper, C.B., for his able and impartial conduct in the chair, which has added so much to the success of the meeting. Moved by Dr. E. D. Worthington, of Sherbrookc, seconded by Dr. F. D. Gilbert, of Hatley : That the proceedings of this conference be published in the Canada Medical Journal, and that 300 copies of that journal be sent to the several Vice-Presidents for distribution ; also that 200 copies of the proceedings 20 of the conference be struck off in Frcncli, in pamphlet form, under tho care of the Editors, and timt they bo distributed. Carried It was also decided that the conveners of reports of the different committees do meet in Montreal two days before tho next annual meeting in that city. Tho meeting then adjourned till the first Wednesday of September, 1868, in tho city of Montreal. The following are tho standing Committees appointed on the 10th October, 1807, at Quebec, and continued on motion Friday, 4th Septem- ber, 1868, at Montreal. Committee on By-Lmva. Dr. Wm. Canniff, Belleville, 0., Chairman. " Wm. Marsden, Quebec, Q. " J. E. Landry, Quebec, Q. " Heotor Peltier, Montreal, Q. " W. II. IIiNdSTON, Montreal, Q. *' II. II. Wright, Toronto, 0. " J. H. Sanqster, Toronto, 0. Committee on Preliminary Examination. Dr. R. P. Howard, Montreal, Q., Chairman. " G. H. Sanoster, Toronto, 0. " D. McNeil Parker, Halifax, N. S. " G. A. Sewell, Quebec, Q. " J. P. IIottot, Montreal, Q. " G. A. Hamilton, St. John, N. B. " W. T. AiKiNS, Toronto, 0. " C. F. PAiNCiiAUD, Varennes, Q. Committee on Medical Education. Dr. F. A. H. LaRue, Quebec, Q. " J. R. Dickson, Kinyston, 0. " R. P. Howard, Montreal, Q. " H. II. Wright, Toronto, 0. " E. H. Trudel, Montreal, Q. " J. H. Richardson, Toronto, 0. " C. V. Berryman, Toronto, 0. " E. D. Worthington, Sherbrooke, St. Francis, Q. " A. M. McMaster, Toronto, 0. " D. E. BuRDETT, Belleville, 0. " W. Baird, St. John, N. B. " D. McNeil Parker, Halifax, N. S. " P. 0. Tessier, Quebec, Q. [ " C. F. Painchaud, Varennei, Montreal, Q. "»'■" -' — '-^^'^'^'^m^immr 21 Committee on Oranting Liem»ea. Dr. G. W. Cami'Hell, Montreal, Q., Chairman, " F. A. II. LaIIuk, Quebec, Q. " J. 11. DrcKSON, Kinyiston, 0. '' il. II. Wrkiiit, Toronto, 0. " E. II. TuuDEi., Montreal, Q, " J. II. llI('llAIluso^f, Toronto, 0. " C. V. UuiiRYMAN, Toronto, 0. " E. D. WoRTiirNd'K.N, Sherhrookc St. Fntncin. *' A. INI. McMastku, Toronto, O. " D. E. HuuDKTT, Belleville, 0. '' W, Baiiid, St. John, N. B, " D. McNkil Parkku, Halifaj; JV. S. " P. O. Tkssikr, Quebec, Q. '• C. E. rAiNOHAUD, Wxrcnnes, Q. Committee on Vital Statistics and IL/i/iene. Dr. W. II. IIiXdSTON, Montreal, Q., Chairman. " W. CaN'NIFI', /irlleville, O. " . W. Daiui), St. John, N: It. " J. C Taciik, (Htaii':(, <). " E. II. A. LAlluii, Qacber, Q. " G. E. EiiNWiCK, 3Iontreal, Q. " II. S. RIuiu, IlaUfa.v, JV. S. '' L. Z. Ta.^^sk, St. Laurent de Montreal, Q. " W. S. IIardinu, St. John, N. B. " Hon. J. 0. Bealuikx, ^lontmarjnjj, Q. " James Tiiorhuun, Toronto, 0. Committee on Medical Jief/ist ration. Dr. W. Marsden, Quebec, Q., Chairman. " J. E. Landrv, Quebec, Q. " H. Peltier, Montreal, Q. " F. W. Campbell, Montreal, Q. " II. II. Wrkjiit, Toronto, 0. " J. 11. Sanuster, Toronto, 0. " W. CaNxMfe, Belleville, 0. Committee on Medical Ethics. Dr. W. Marsden, Quebec, Q., Chairman. " J. A. Sewell, Quebec, Q. " T. S. Parker, Gueljjh, 0. •" A. M- Rosebrugii, Toronto, 0. ■"■ G. A. Hamilton, *S'^ John, N. B^ «( u 22 " Waddell, St. John, N. B. " J. n. Gauvik, Halifax, N. S. " James Steveiiman, Lunenburg, N. S. " P. MuNUOE, Montreal, Q. " H. Peltieu, Montreal, Q. " J. BovELL, Toronto, 0. " W. Cannhf, lidU Me, 0. .Publishing/ Committee. l)r- A. II. David, Montreal, Q., Chairman. " Charles Smallwood, Tdontreal, Q. A. (i. llKLLEAi!, Qu^'.bcc, Q., General Secretary. W. II. lfiN(i3T0N, Montreal, Q. F. W. Campdell, Montreal, Q. W. Marsden, Quebec, Q. Edmond RoHii-iiiARD, Montreal, Q. Committee of Arrangements. Dr. E. M. lIoDDEU, Toronto, 0. " C. V. Bkukvman, Toronto, 0. " C. B. \\\u., Toronto, 0. '• W. Canniff, lidleville, 0. " James II. Richardson, Toronto, 0. " James Tiiohiuirn, Toronto, 0. " G. P. 1)e(Jrassi, Toronto, 0. Auditing Committee. Dr. J. P. RoTTOT, Montreal, Q. " C. S.mallwooDj Montreal, Q. " W. Frazer, dlontreal, Q. Alfred G. Belleau, M.D., General Secretary. Wm. II. IIiNiJSTON, M.D.. Loeal Seci'ctary for Quebec. Wm. Canniff, M.D., Local Secretary for Ontario W. S. Harding, M.R.C.S.L., Local Secretary for New Brumwi'h. Jas. R. DeWolf, M.D., Local Secretary for Nova Scotia. MINUTES or TRI FIRST ANNUAL MEETING or THB CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, HELD IN TIIR CITY OF MONTREAL, PROVINCE OF QUEBEC, CANADA, Sioi'TKMiiER 2nd, 3rd, AND 4tii, 18G8. Tlic Asfiociation met at 11 o'clock, a. m., Wednesday, the i2nd Septem- hcr, ill the Lecture Room of the Natural History Society. The chair . as taken by the Hon. C. Tupper, M.I)., C.B.,of Nova Scotia, President of the Canada Medical Association, supported by the followin;^ Vice Pre- Hidcnts : E. M. Hodder, M.D., of Toronto, Ontario; Rufua M. Black, M.l)., of Halifax, N.S. ; Le Raron Rotsford, M.D., of St. John, N.B. ; and Hector Peltier, M.D., of Montreal, Quebec. Dr. Joseph Painchaud, the Doyen ot the profession in Quebec, was invited to a seat on the plat- form. A. (i. ]>elleau, M.D., General Secretary ; W. Canniff, M.D., Secretary for Ontario ; W. S. Ilardinj^, M.R.C.S.L., Secretary for New Rrunswick ; and W. II. Hingston, M.D., Secretary for Quebec, were present. The President then submitted the following order of proceedings, which was distributed among the members ; 1. Chair to be taken at 10^ a.m. 2. Local Secretaries to register names, and report on credentials. 3. Minutes of last meeting to be i-ead. 4. Reception of members by invitation. 6. Reading of letters from absontees. t». Annual Address of President. 7. Reception of Reports of Special Committees. 8. Voluntary Communications. 9. Appointment of Nominating Committee. 10. New Business. 11. Selection of time and place of next meeting. 12. Report of Nominating Committee, and Election of Officers. 13. Unfinished and Miscellaneous business. The attendance was large, the room being nearly filled. 24 The President said that as raa;.y of the names had ah-eady been regis- tered by the Local Secretaries, they had better have the minutes read. The Secretary, Dr. Belleau, then read the minutes of last session, held at Quebec. The minutds were approved. The following is a list of the Delegates and Members present ; PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. Ulr Aroand, Becancour. Pierre Bkauhien, Montreal. Alfred G. Belleau, Quebec. W. E. Bessey, Montreal J. B. Blanciiet, Qiiebcc. HiLARioN Blanciiet, Quebec. John Bell, Montreal. ALrnoNSE Binoi)E\:i\,.l{oxton Falls. A. T. Brosseau,. , Montreal. Joseph G. Bihaui), Montreal. Edwari. S. Belleau,. .St. Michel. Alfred Baudet, . . . Coteau du Lnc. G. W. Campbell, Montreal. F. W. Campbell, Montreal. Joseph Cote, St. Valier. TiBURCE Charest, Bcauport. Joshua GiiAunvAXLi^,. Freligsbur(j. C. B. CiiAGNON,. St. Fie. Jos. P. L. BiiiiB.osiERS,. . 3Iontreai. Adolphe DAfiENAis. Montreal. Francois DuSault, Quebec C. L. DEiMARTinNY.. .Beauharnois. J. A. DucHESNEAU,. . . .Terrebovnc. Alpiionse Deschamps,. .Montreal. C. DuBUC, Montreal. A. H. David, Montreal. Napoleon Duchesxois, . Varennes. L. A. E. Desjardixs,. . .Montreal. G. S. DeBonald, Montreal. John Erskine, , . . Waterloo. G. E. Fbnwick, Montreal. A. G. Fenwick, Tliree Rivers. William Fuller, Montreal. L. A. Fortier, St. Clet. J. E. FiTZPATRiCK,.5a Montreal. JoHiJ Reudy, Montreal. (lEORUE Ross, Montreal. John J. Ross iSte. Anne de la Perade. II. C. Ru(J(!, Compton. W. E. Scott, Montreal. S. B. Schmidt, Montreal. Charles Smallwood,. ..Montreal. C. J. Sami^on, . Quebec. F. W. Sheriff, Huntingdon. William Sutherland,, .ilfow^rea/. Colin Sewell, Montreal. John B. Selley, Montreal. Robert Thompson, Montreal. C. E. F. Trestler, Montreal. El gene IlEitcuLE Trudel, Montreal. Maijloire Turcot,. .St. Ili/acintke. J. M. Turcot, Montreal. '.loNORK Therien, . , liivifh'e David. P. 0. Tessier, Quebec. E. II. Trenholme, Blontreal. Alfred Vilijon, Montreal. Tiio.mas B. Wheeler,.. .Montreal. E. D. \\()i\Tum{iTO'i^,...Sherbrooke. PROVINCE OF ONTARIO. Llewellyn Brock, Toronto. (i. II. BoiLTER, Slirl'llf/. W. H. Bkouse Preifcott. (J. AV. BiNUIlAM Ai/r. C. V. Beruvman Toronto. WiJ.LiAM Canxii'E, liellevilh'. U.K. Corrktt, Port Hope. G. ]'. DeGrassi, Toronto. R. Edmondso.v, Brockville. Saiii/uel Henry Fee,. . ..Kingnton. Edward M. IIoddeu,. . . . Toronto. W. J. IIenrv, Ottawa. A. II. Johnson, Portsmoutli. DeWitt II, Martyn,. .Kincardine. I G. J. Potts, Belleville. A. M. RosKRRUGii, Toronto. I James II. Richardson,. . . Toronto. Edward T. Roberts, .i/ci^'/resii/r?/. I Robert Stewart, Belli ville. I M. Sullivan, Kingston. J. S, Scott, Toronlo. I A. C. Sinclair, Martintown. jA:\rES Thorburn, Toronto. Robert Tiiibodo, Belleville. i J. C. Tache, Ottawa. I E. Vancortland, Ottawa. OcTAVius Yates, Kingston. PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA. RuFUS S. Black, Halifax. \ Arthur Moran Halifax, i Charles Tupper, C.B.. . .Halifax. W. N. WiCKWiRE, Halifax. PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK. W. Bayard, St. LeBaron Botskord,. . . .St. Edwin Bayard, *^V W. S. Harding, St. G. A Hamilton, St John. Charles Johnston, Si. John. John. \ George E. Keator, St. John. P. Provost, Memramcook. James T. Steves, St. John. John. John. John. 26 The President announced that the next order of the day was the recep- tion of members by invitation. The members of this Association had been invited to send a delegate to the American Medical Association, held in May last at Washington. In consequei.ee of his (the President's) absence, however, no action had been taken. At the meeting of the American Medical Association seteral delegates were appointed to attend this meet- ing. (The President here read a letter from Dr. Davis, of Chicago, one of the delegates appointed at the annual meeting at Washington, to the effect that circumstances had prevented him from attending the present Conven- tion.) The President next spoke of the benefits arising from the interchange of communication wit'.i the medical mua of the United States, and hoped arrangements would be made to represent the Canadian Medical Associa- tion at the next meeting of the American Association. He had still hope.= tha' some members of the American Association would be present. Dr. W. H. Kingston, Secretary for the Province of Quebec, then read letters from Dr. J. C. Tachd and Dr. Edward Van Courtland, of Ottawa i regretting their inability to attend the Convention. A letter was also read from Mr. Murray, the Secretary of the Literary Club, placing that institution at the disposal of members. The President, Dr. Tupper, then delivered the Annual Address. lie said: Gentlemen, — The sixth order of the day, which has been placed in my hand since I entered this room, is the Annual Address of tlic President. Standing, as I do, in the presence of members of the profession so much more distinguished in every branch of the profession than myself, thougli somewhat accustomed to public speaking, I should have great hesitation in attempting to give an annual address, wove it not that I know that the motto of the very honorable profession to Avhich Ave belong is everywhere recognized to be " Deeds, not words." Hence you Avill not expect from me any lengthened observations in relation to which so many of you are infinitely better qualified to treat than the gentleman upon whom you have conferred the great and undeserved honour of making him the first Presi- dent of the Association. But, in retiring from the chair in which you have so kindly placed me, I would do great injustice to my own feelings if I did not avail myself of this opportunity to express to you the great impor- tance I attach to this meeting of the Association. In October last, in Quebec, the Association was formed by some one hundred and sixty-six prominent members of the medical profession, representing all parts of the Dominion of Canada. At a time when a political Union of the Provinces had been accomplished \t was thought t^dvisable to unite more closely the members of the profession in the Provinces, so that they might become better acquainted with each other, and might consult respecting the best ^■l^piM^llj|V»«pipim|IUjllH .-^ . I ./--w-yny-^T 27 Means of elevating the profession and advancing its interests, and therebj be advancing the interests of the people of this great Dominion. The business of the first meeting was necessarily of a preliminary character. To committees of able and intelligent members of the profession was entrusted the duty of submitting, at this most important meeting of the Association, the results of their deliberations, in order that the great body of the Association might deliberate upon the important matters presented to them, and take such measures ns they believe would conduce to the advancement of the great object they have in view. I say I would do great injustice to my own feelings if I did not avail myself of an occasion like this to express the deep importance which, in my judgment, attaches to this meeting — an importance to which my feeble language cannot do adequate justice. I regard it as important, because I hold it to be a meeting of members of a profession the most noble, the most unselfish, and the most influential of any secular profession or calling. (Cheers.) The most noble, because our lives are devoted to the God-like work of relieving human suffering, and of contributing to that whicli is felt to be the most important object — not only the relief of human suffering, but the preservation of human life, whenever it is possible that human means may aid in its pi-eservation. The most unselfish, because it is the only )rofession which, I believe, uniformly gives its untiring services, without iee or reward, wher -ver suffering humanity demands attention and con- sideration at our hands. (Cheers.) The most influential, because, know- ing, as it does, no distinction of creed, no distinction of nationality, no distinctioii of class, no distinction of party, the members of our profession form the connecting link between all creeds, all nationalities, all parties, and all classes ; requiring, as they do, a liberal education in order to the successful discharge of the hi[:;h duties of their profession, and no ordinary amount of talent ; passing, as they do, from one class to another, from members of one political party to another, they have an opportunity of exercising a moral and political influence which I believe is fully admitted to be certainly second to that of no other profession. (x\pplausc.) It is not strange that, engaged as they are in the relief of suffering humanity, connected as they are with that which bears most deeply and most ser- iously upon the human mind of a.iything that can bear upon it, they should acquire the influence they do. Who can witness the anxiety with which the parent, husband, brother, sister, or friend, turns to the medical adviser, without knowing and appreciating the immense influence that he must necessarily and naturally acquire ? He is looked for not oply to relieve the body, but also to relieve that deep, mental anxiety, which perhaps is greater than any other feeling that the bun. in mind can expe- rience. It is this which gives the medical profession an ascendancy and an influence which devolves upon them a responsibility more deep and 28 more important than it is possible for me to express in any language I can offer. It is necessary not only that members of this profession should be learned, in order to discharge the important duties of a profession which requires the deepoai. and most accurate knowledge, but they should also be good and patriotic — inspired by a lofty patriotism that will prompt them to avail themselves of the great opportunity that Providence has thrown in thoir way of advancing the best interests of their country, and to do all tlicy can to elevate, intellectually and morally, the communities in which tlicy arc placed. (Cheers.) The members of the medical pro- fession arc oftentimes without those advantages which are enjoyed by members of the other professions. Those of the camp, the senate, the pulpit, may have to encounter difficulties, but they have the 33! npathy of numbers to sustain them. Their ministratioiis, their official duties arc performed in the presence of large numbers of people. They have an excitement calculated and qualified to sustain them in the discharge of the duties to which they are called. Without these stimulant?, the mem- bers of the medical profession have to encounter fatigue and danger, and oftentimes Avhat is worse to bear, ingratitude for the most earnest and most successful labours it is possible to perform. (Cheers.) The soldier, it is true, goes out to battle and exposes his life, but the excitement of the struggle, the hand to hand contest, sustains him, and well he knows that if successful the Victoria Cross will decorate his breast. The medical man exposes himself to dangers equally great, to pestilence more deadly than the most murderous fire to which the soldier can be exposed ; and, imsustaiucd l)y the excitement Avliich attends the soldier, he steadily, man- fully, nobly discharges his duties in the most effective manner to his fellow man. knowing that uo distinction awaits his success, knowing, too, as I have said before, that perhaps he may be very poorly compensated or his services very pooii|f appreciated. (Loud cheers.) But, though we have not the advantage of those who engage in commerce, who, though they have to undergo toil and anxiety, yet reap the rich reward of wealth, yet we have the proud consciousness to sustain us of discharging the highest and holiest duties that man can ever be called to discharge, — that of promoting the happiness and comfort of his fellow men. (Cheers.) One of the most important subjects that will engage the attention of this Convention is Medical Education. To the position to which I have drawn your attention, a position of influence so great, of importance so deep, there attaches a very grave and serious responsibility. It becomes necessary, therefore, that we should, by combination and co-operation with each other, adopt such a course as will give to those who are enter- ing upon our profession, the high qualifications and high attainments so necessary to the proper discharge of duties of so important and noble a character. The subject of Medical Education, therefore, is a subject' 29 which will engage the serious attention of the Convention. Every mem- ber has the deepest nterest in knowing that the qualifications of those who arc to come afto • him shall bo of the very highest character that it is possible to attain. In proportion as medical men are qualified for tho performance of their duties will they deserve and receive the confidence of the public. The subject of a proper system of registration of medical men is of less importance to the members of the medical profession than to the community at large. Wc owe it to our fellow men to provide 8(jme means whereby the great mass of the people may rightly distinguisli between those qualified for the duties of the profession and those uncjuali- fied. If such means be not devised, injurious consequences afiecting the health and happiness of the people would result. Then, again, the question of medical ethics, tho question of the relation of professional men to each other, and to Ihose ] '1 by Dr. W. II. IIingston,of Montreal, seconded by Dr. E. M. Iloti f Toronto : lieao. cd, — That the Treasurer's report be submitted to a committee of three auditors, and that this committee be composed of Dr. J. V. Rottot, of Montreal, Dr. James II. Richardson, of Toronto, and Di . 3tcves, of St. John, New Brunswick. Dr. W. Canniflf, of Bolleville, chairman of the Committee of Organiza- tion, read the Report of the Committee, together with the Constitution and By-Laws. Moved by Dr. Charles Smallwood, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. Pierre Beaubien, of Montreal : Resolved, — That the Report bo received, translated into French, and prmtcd for the use of members in both languages. Dr. Marsden, the Chairman of the Connnittee on Medical Ethics, read the Report of the Committee, recommending the adoption of a code of Ethics. It was moved by Dr. Jean Gaspard Bibaud, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. P. O'Leary, of Montreal, That this meeting do now adjourn, 1.30 p.m., till 3 p.m. — Carried. AFTERNOON SESSION. The discussion on the Code of Ethics was briefly resumed, and one or two amendments were proposed. The President announced that the matter would come up for discussion to-morrow. Dr. William Marsden, of Quebec, cliairman of the committee appointed in October last, read a Report on Medical Registration. The President said as the matter was one of some importance it had better be deferred till to-morrow. It was then Moved by Dr. W. II. Brouse, of Prescott, seconded by Dr. S. B. Schmidt, of Montreal : Resolved, — That the report be laid on the table and its consideration deferred till tc-morrow. 81 Dr. R. P. Howard, of Montreal, chairman of tlio Committee on Prelimin- ary Examination, presented the following report : PRELIMINARY EDUCATION. The committee on Preliminary Examinations bog to submit the following recommendations : 1. That all persons intending to study medicine in the Dominion of Canada be required to pass a matriculation examination in preliminary education, and that their professional education shall be held to commence from the time of their having passed such matriculation examination. 2. That the Matriculation examination for students in medicine in the Dominion of Canada shall be (with some alterations to be presently mentioned) that recommended by the Council of Medical Education and Registration of Great Britain, and adopted in the amended Medical Act of Upper Canada, and shall be as follows : " Compulsory English or French language, including grammar and composition ; Arithmetic, including vulgar and decimal fractions ; Alge- bra, including simple equations ; Geometry, first two books of Euclid ; Latin, translation and grammar ; Natural History and Logic, and one of the following optional subjects ; Greek, French or English (according to nationality of students); German — and the committee are of opinion that Mental and Moral Philosophy should be made compulsory at as early a period as possible." 3. That although an acquaintance with Greek is very desirable, yet, as the British Medical Council have (at their meeting in July last, 1868,) deemed it advisable to defer at present enforcing a knowledge of Greek on all medical students in Great Britain, this Committee, while recommending that language to all students, doubt the propriety .of at present fixing the period at which a knowledge of it shall be compulsory. 4. That with the view of rendering the Matriculatiou examination cfiScient and uniform, it be conducted by persons engaged in general teaching, and officially connected with the Universities, Colleges, or Semi- naries of the Dominion. 6. That the certificate of having passed the Matriculation Examination shall testify that the student has been examined in (1) English or French language, including Grammar and Composition ; (2) Arithmetic, including vulgar and decimal fractions ; (3) Algebra, including simple equations ; (4) Geometry, first two books of Euclid ; (5) Latin, including translation and grammar ; Natural Philosophy and Logic ; and in one of the following optional subjects : Greek, French, or English, according to nationaUty of student, German. 1^, 6, That a degree in Arts of any British or Canadian University, or of any otlior University of good standing, bo accepted as a sufficiont ([ualill. cation to enter upon the study of medicine. 7. That all the students presenting themselves for this examination shall pay the sum of dollars prior to examination, and, in the event of failure, half the sum shall be returned. All of which is respectfully submitted. 11. P. HOWARD, Chairman, Moved by Dr. W. II. Brouso,of Prescott, seconded by Dr. G. A. Ham- ilton, of St. John, New Lrunswick : Jiewhed, — I'hat the report on Preliminary Examination be received and laid over for further consideration. Dr. William Bayard, of St. John, Now Brunswick, chairman of the Committee on Medical Education, presented the report of the said com- mittee. ON PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. As the curriculum of professional study required before obtaining a license to practice, is now, since the action of the Medical Council of UpperjCanada in 1866, almost the same in Upper and Lower Canada, your Committee have not many new suggestions to make, but rather to reproduce, with such al- terations and additions as have appeared to them advisable, the regulations at present existing in the Provinces of Ontario and Quebec, with the view to their adoption by the sister Provinces of Nova Scotia and New Bruns- wick. 1. The Committee recommend that professional education shall extend, as now, over four years from the passing of matriculation examination, not less than three of which should be passed at an incorporated University, College or School of Medicine approved of ; but your Committee strongly recommend that the above period of four years be so passed. 2. That besides the six months', winter session, there shall be in each year a su Timer session of three months, so that nine months in every yeai shall be spent in the continuous acquisition of professional knowledge and learning. 3. That the following branches of medicine shall constitute the cur- riculum of Professional education, which all medical students must furnish proof of having pursued before presenting themselves for a license to practise medicine, surgery and midwifery : — Descriptive Anatomy ; Practical do., or Dissection ; Chemistry ; Materia Medica ; Institutes of Medicine, consisting of Physiology and General Pathology ; Theory and Practice of Medicine ; Principles and Practice of Surgery ; Midwifery, and Diseases of Women and Children, of each of which, courses of six months shall be required. 88 Clinical Medicine, Clinical Surgery, of each of which two courses of three months shall bo required ; Botany, Medical Jurisprudence, Practical Chemistry, of each of which one course of three months shall bo required. 4. Provided, however, that two three montjjs' courses of Practical Chemistry may bo accepted in lieu of one six months' course of Theoretical (Jhemistry ; and one three months' course of Practical Physiology, with a three months' course of Pathological Anatomy, may bo accepted in the I)laco of one six months' course of Institutes ; and a three mouths' course of i'ublic Hygiene may be accepted in the place of the course of Medical Jurisprudence. T). Every student shall furnish proof of having studied Practical Phar- macy for a period of three months. 6. All students nmst give proof by ticket, that they have attended, dur- ing twelve months, the practice of a general hospital whose daily average of indoor patients is not less than fifty, and that they have attended the practice of a lyiii'^-in hospital for six months. 7. That all graduates of recognized Universities and Colleges of the United States wlio shall have passed, before commencing their medical studies and matriculation examination, equivalent to that recommended by this Association, unless they arc graduates of Arts, shall attend one full course of lectures at some University or incorporated medical school in the Dominion of Canada, and complete four years of medical study, provided they have completed the curriculum recommended by this Association. 8. That there shall be two r:aminations — primary and final. The pri- mary shall comprehend the branches of Anatomy, Materia Mcdica, Chemistry, Institutes of Medicine, and Botany, and the final shall compre- hend the branches of Theory and Practice of Medicine, Surgery, Midwifery, Medical Jurisprudence, Clinical Medicine, and Clinical Surgery, and that the primary examination shall be passed at the end of the third year. D. That the ago of 21 years shall bo the earliest age at which any medical degree or diploma shall be granted. 10. That the professional examinations shall be conducted in writing or orally. W. BAYARD, M.D., Chairman. Moved by Dr. Pierre Beaubien, seconded by Dr. S. B. Schmidt, of Montreal : Resolved^ — That the report be received and laid over for further consideration. Dr. W. H. Ilingston, of Montreal, as chairman of the Committee of Statistics and Hygiene, presented the report of the said committee. Moved by Dr. ]?ierre Beaubien", of Montreal, seconded by Dr. Charles Small wood, of Montreal : 84 Retolved, — That the report be received and deferred for ftirther coneideration. Dr. J. P. Rottot, of Montreal, as chairman of the Committee of the Auditors, presented the report of the said committee. Dr. C. Smallwood, of Montreal, moved, seconded by Dr. E. II. Treii- holme, of Montreal : Resolved, — That the report be received and adopted. Moved by Dr. William Marsden, of Quebec, seconded by Dr. W. II. Brouse, of Prescott : That the nominating committee for the Province of Quebec be composed of the following members: Dr. P. Beaubien, of Montreal; Dr. P. 0. Tessier, of Quebec ; Dr. J. P. Rottot, of Montreal ; and Dr. E. D. Woi-- thington, of Shcrbrooke. After some discussion, it was Moved in amendment by Dr. R. P. Howard, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. Robert Craik, of Montreal t That the nominating committee for the Province of Quebec be composed of the following mnmbers : — Dr. Pierre Beaubien, of Montreal; Dr. E. Rousseau, of Quebec ; Dr. W. Frazer, of Montreal ; Dr. W. Marodcn, of Quebec ; and Dr. E. D. Worthington, of Shcrbrooke. This amendment was put to the vote and carried on the following divi- sion : — Yeas, 55 ; Nays, 47. Moved by Dr. E. M. llodder, of Toronto, seconded hj Dr. George P. DeGrassi, of Toronto : • Resolved, — That the nominating committee for the Province of Ontario be composed of the following members : — Dr. James Thorbum, and Dr. C. V. Berryman, of Toronto ; Dr. Walter James Henry, of Ottawa ; Dr. DeWitt II. Martyn, of Kincardine ; and Dr. Michael Sullivan, of King- ston. Moved by Dr. E. D. Worthington, of Shcrbrooke, seconded by Dr. G. A. Hamilton, of St. John, New Brunswick : Resolved, — That the nominating committee for the Province of Nova vScotia be composed of the following members : — Dr. Rufus S. Black, Dr. Arthur Moran, and Dr. W. N. Wickwirc, of Halifax, N.S. Moved by Dr. W. S. Harding, of St. J ' New Brunswick, seconded by Dr. S. B. Schmidt, of Montreal : Resolved, — That the nominating committee for the Province of New Brunswick be composed of the following membo'"' : — Dr. Le Baron Bots- ford. Dr. James T. Steves, and Dr. Xeator, of St. John, New Brunswick. Moved by Dr. William Marsden, of Quebec, seconded by Dr. W. 11. Hingston, of Montreal : That the eleventh clause of the order of proceedings be suspended, viz., the selection of time and place of the next meeting. Thi3 motion was lost. 86 Moved by Dr. Rufua S. Black, of Halifax, N.S., secondod by Arthur Moran, of Halifax, N.S. : That tho city of Halifax, N.S., shall bo tho place of the next meeting. Moved in amendment by Dr. E. M. Hoddor, of Toronto, seconded bj Dr. C. V. Berryman, of Toronto : That the city of Toronto shall be the place of tho next meeting. Moved in amendment to the amondmont by br. W. H. Brouao of Prei- cott, seconded by Dr. W. H. Hingston, of Montreal : That tho city of Ottawa shall bo the place of the next meeting. — Lost. Tho amendment propoacd by Dr. E. M. Hoddor wad then put to the vote and carried. Moved by Dr. Pi. M. Iloddcr, of Toronto, seconded by Dr. Gedeon La- Rocquo, of Longueuil : Resolved, — That tho annual meeting shall take place on tho second Wednesday of September,' 1869, in the city of Toronto, Province of Ontario. Dr. W. H. Hingston, on behalf of the Committee of Arrangements, announced the following entertainments : 1. A Conversazione at the William Molson Hall of McGill College, on Wednesday evening, the 2nd September, at 9 p.m. 2. A Dejeuner at the St. Lawrence Hall, at 9 a.m., on Friday, the 4th of September. The Convention then adjourned till Thursday, at 10.30 a.m. SECOND DAY. TuunsDAT, September 3rd, 1868. The Association was called to order at half-past ten, the President, Dr. Tuppcr, in the chair, supported by Dr. Black, Dr. E. M. Hoddor and Dr. Botsford, Vice-Presidents. The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting, which were con- firmed. Dr. Marsden rose to call the attention of the meeting to the formation of a Dental Association, two gentlemen from which attended yesterday's sitting, as delegates to the Convention. He submitted that these gentle- men, being specialists, and not regular members of the faculty, were not entitled to sit at the meetings of the Convention, After a discussion, the subject was referred to the Secretaires, whose duty it was to examine the credentials of all gentlemen claiming to sit at the meetings. The President having announced that the Constitutioji and By-Laws were not yet ready for distribution, being still in the printer's hands, sug- gested the consideration of the Report on Statistics and Hygiene, where- upon it was 8(S Moved by Dr. W. Canniff, of Ik'Uovillo, aecondeJ by Dr. Chat-Iu» Smftllwood, of Montreal : That the AsHociation do now consider the report on Statiaticfl ami Ily^iono — Carried. Whereupon Dr. VV. II. Ilingaton read the naine, when it was Moved hy Dr. John Ilethly, of Montreal, seconded hy Dr. H. Kdiiion- son, of Brockville ; That this report he received and adopted — Carried. Dr. W. Canniff, socrecary for Ontario, read hitters from Dr. (iral'teji Tyler, of (Georgetown, D. C, and Dr. Alice, ofllarrishurg, I'ennsylvania, expressing their pleasure at the formation of a (Canadian Medical As8oria- tion, and their regret at being unable to attend the convention. Dr. (i. W. ('auipl)ell,of Montreal, on motion, read the Ueport on a I'ni- form System of (J ranting Licenses, as follows: As tho reports of the committees upon Preliminary and Professional Kducation eml)ody the suggestions for the regulation of the (nullifications of candidates for license in the Dominion of Canada, Comparatively little remains for this cnii\mittee to report. Your ('tiunuittee beg leave respectfully to recommend : 1. That every candidate for license shall furnish proof: 1. That ho has attained the age of twenty-one years ; 2. That he has passed the Matricu- lation examination, and hascompletod the curriculum of profossional stiuly recommended by your connnittee upon these subjects ; :}. Tliat ho has pursuur be permitted to register a degree or dijiloma within tho Dominion of Canada, unless such degree, diploma, or license has been obtained from some University, College, or incorporated School of Medicine in Her Majesty's dominions, whoso reipiircmoiits for graduation or licensing are equal to tho minimum curriculum recommended by your committee on Medical Education. 3. That tho professional examinations recognized shall be conducted in Trriting and orally, and that clinical examinations shall be conducted at the bod side in a practical manner. 4. That this Committee would recommend that there should be formed a • general Medical Council of Education and Registration for the JJomiuiou of Canada, who should have the supervision of medical education, and should be empowered to appoint visitors to the different universities, col- leges, and licensing bodies in the Dominion, to ascertain that the minimum curriculum is duly enforced, and the examination fan-ly conducted. 5. That a degree, diploma, or license from recognized bodic-", should only be received for what it sets forth, and that the holder should be sub- jected before receiving license to an examination in the branches of medi- cine not specified in the document. 87 6. Your committee, in co.icluMion, rooommcnd that pcMons oiititlod to rc;^i8tration in (ilrcat IJritain hIiouUI have the same privilc;;o granted t» thcHi in tlic Dominion of Canada. (J. W. Cami'Iiell, M.D., Chairman. On motion of J )r. Charles iSmallwood, of Montreal, scoonded by Dr. I'ierrc Bcaubien, of Montreal, the report was received and laid on the table. Moved by Dr. Edward Brousscan, of Quebec, seconded by Dr. Samuel II. Hchmidt, of Montreal, and Jtetolocd^ — That this report be printed, and distributed to the members of the Association, and be taken into consideration at the next anuual irieeting. Dr. 11. Edmonson, of Brock ville, moved, seconded by Dr. W. H.Brousc, o( Prescott • Tlint the time allowed to each speaker Hhall be five minutes, and that no one but the mover shall be allowed to speak twice on the same subject — Carried Dr. Ilingston then read the following letter from Ed. Barnard, jr., on tiie subject of Mineral Waters : ' Montreal, 3rd Sept., 18G8. " Gentlemen, — May I be allowed to call your attention to »hc accompany- ing extracts of official reports of Dr. T. Sterry Hunt, F.R.S., Chemist to the Geological Survey of Canada, giving the analysis of the Varonnes min- eral waters, and also to notes written years ago by a distinguished member of your society — Dr. Charles F. Painchaud, of Varennes. Both gentlemen have, in their ])aper8, earnestly requested the medieal profession to look into the merits of those waters, which, besides many other valuable medicinal properties, contain ' two rare bases — baryta and strontia — which have never hitherto been observed in any of the mineral waters of this continent.' (See Dr. Hunt's report.) " Dr. Painchaud claims to have used them for years with repeated suc- cess in the treatment of several diseases, and both the above named gen- tlemen insist on their value and unite in their desire to have their virtues looked into by the medical faculty. " These strong recommendations will be my excuse for troubling you so far as to request your naming a committee to report on the medicinal value of the waters which will be supplied you fresh from the * Saline Spring.' " Dr. Hunt has for years recommended these waters to be charged with carbonic acid gas, stating that by this simple process they could be made fully equal and superior in some respects to those of the Seltzer and Congress Springs. "Waters thus prepared will be placed at your disposal. 88 " The report of such a committee, if favourable, might materially assist in starting anew, as a place of summer resort, the Springs of Varennes, •which a century ago were greatly frequented by the descendants of the old French emigres, besides bringing to Canada a number of American tourists, who would be attracted by the incontestable beauty of the local- ity, many invalids would derive benefit from the use of the waters. I have, &;c., (Signed,) EDW. BARNARD. The Chairman and Members of the Medical Convention. After some desultory conversation, it was moved by Dr. W. H. Brouse, of Prescott, seconded by Dr. G. J. Potts, of Belleville : That the letter be received and placed on the fyles, it not being in the province of the Association to accede at present to the request therein contained. Moved by Dr. A. II. David, seconded by Dr. Joshua Chamberlain, of Freligsburgh, and Resolved, — That the meeting do now adjourn till two p,m. AFTERNOON SESSION. The President, Dr. Tupper, resumed the chair at half-past two o'clock. Dr. A. II. David moved, seconded by Dr. G. II. Boulter, of Stirling,, And it was resolved, that the report on the plan of organization of the Association and By-laws be considered clause by clause. The meeting then proceeded to the consideration of this report, and a number of clauses w«re adopted ',v>h some alterations. Moved by Di . Robert ^raik, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. John Reddy, of Montreal : That the meeting do now proceed to the election of officers. Moved in amendment by Dr. W. II. Ilingston, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. E. II. Trudel, of Montreal : That the meeting do continue to consider the Report on By-la?,d. — Carried. The Association then resumed the consideration of the constitution, and adopted the remaining clauses with some amendments. It was then moved by Dr. "W. II. Brouse, of Prescott, seconded by Dr. G. W. Campbell, of Montreal and : Jiesolved, — That this Constitution as now amended be the Constitution of this Association. The President now called upon the committee to report upon the nom- ination of officers for the current year, when Dr. DeWitt Marty n, tlie Secretary, presented the following report : 39 CoMMiTTBB Room, Canadian Medical Association, Sept. 3rd, 1868. Mr. President, — Tho Nominating Committee beg leave to recom- mend unanimously that the following gentlemen be elected officers of thit Association for the year 1868-69 . The Hon. Charles Tupper, M.B., C.B., President. Alfred G. Belleau, M.D., General Secretary. Dr. Hilarion Blanchet, Treasurer. Vica-Presidents. G. W. Campbell, M.A., M.D., Quebec. Edward M. IIodder, M.D., Ontario. LeBaron Botsford, M.D., Neio Brunswick. Honourable D. McNeil Parker, M.D., Nova Scotia. Local Secretaries. J. P. RoTTOT, M.D., Quebec. W. Cannipp,M.D., Ontario. W. S. Harding, M.R.C.S.L., New Brunsivich. Arthur Moran, M.D., Nova Scotia. All which is respectfully submitted on behalf of the Committee. (Signed,) P. BEAUBIEN, Chairman. DEWITT H. H. MARTYN, Secretary. The Hon. Dr.* Charles Tupper, C.B., Avas then proposed and uanimously elected President of the Association. Three cheers for Dr. Tupper were then proposed and heartily given. Dr. Tupper, in thanking the assembly for their acknowledgment of his ve-election, said he was at a loss to express his gratification :.t the honour they had again conferred upon him, a gratification doubly intensified when he recollected the circumstances of his election last year. There was, however, to him a subject of regret in their making this selection, in that, among them were men wise, high, honourable and distinguished, with reputations not confined to the immediate locality, bu- extending to the whole of the Dominion, the adjoining Republic, and even to Europe ; it Avas, he repeated, a subject of regret to him that, among these men, they had not found some one to fill the high and honourable post they had that day again conferred upon him. The circumstance of his election, nevertheless, whilst causing in him the feeling to which he had just given expression, led him also the more fully to appreciate the 40 great honour and diatinction thej had done him. lie would add, at the risk of appearing egotistical, that although he had been disposed to yield up the high place which he had filled with so much pleasure to himself, jet he would yield to no living man in his constant and anxious desire to advance the true interests of his profession, and to carry out in their high- est sense, and all their integrity, the objects of the Association of which theytwere members. The Association, as he conceived it, Avas formed for the benefit of the profession and interests of society generally. For him- self, out of the past six months, he had only had leisure to spend one month with his family, therefore it would be apparent to them that any leisure time at his disposal would naturally be devoted to them ; but in the case of the Medical Convention he had felt his duty to be impera- tive, and that to perform that duty he must at all risks and at no matter what inconvenience place himself at their service on this occasion (cheers), and it was in pursuance of that first duty that he had come among them that day. He believed that t'.e future of the Association was a future of greatness, and a future of extended usefulness, and he felt that his place was really and truly among them. When this great Dominion was being constituted, he had been offered a cabinet portfolio, and at various times other high offices in various spheres of usefulness, but such offers he had invariably declined, feeling better abb to devote himself with a greater prospect of usefulness to his fellow men, and to the profession at large. In his present state, and on that account, if on that account alone, he felt that he was entitled to be relieved from the claims of other public duties, in order that he might devote himself to the high and honourable p. ^fcssion to which he ventured to say he had devoted the most valuable hours of his life ; to which he had consecrated such powers as he possessed, and to which he was bringing up his eldest son. 8uch had been his life, such his highest ambition ; and it was with this devotion to the profession that he had entertained that feeling of regret to which he had given expression in the most forcible manner in his power. And now nothing remained for him but to thank them most warmly for their re-electing him as their president. (Cheers.) Dr. A. G. Belleau, of Quebec, was proposed and elected General- Secretary. Dr. Hilarion Blanchet, of Quebec, was proposed and unanimously elect- ed Trcasi '•jr. Dr. G. W. Campbell, of Montreal, was proposed as Vice-President for the Province of Quebec. Moved in amendment by Dr. Tessier, of Quebec, that the name of Dr. W. Marsden, of Quebec, be substlluted for that of Dr. G. W. Camp- bell. Dr.W. Marsden here left the hall objecting to his nomination, and the 41 amendment was then lost, the original motion being carried on division, and Dr. G. W- Campbell, Ox" Montreal, was declared elected Vice-President for the Province of Quebec. Dr. E. M. Ilodder, of Toronto, was then proposed and unanimouslj elected Vice-President for the Province of Ontario. Dr. LeBaron Botsford, of St. John's, New Brunswick, Avas proposed and unanimously elected Vice-President for the Province of New Brunswick. The Honourable D. McNeil Parker, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, was pro- posed and uanimously elected Vice-President for the Province of Nova Scotia. Dr. J. P. llottot, of Montreal, was projiosed and unanimously elected Secretary for the Province of Quebec. Dr; W. Canniff, of Belleville, was unanimously re-elected Secretary for the Province of Ontario. Dr. W. S. Harding, of St. John's, New Brunswick, was unanimously elected Secretary for the Province of New Brunswick. Dr. A. Moran, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, was unanimously elected Secre- tary for the Province of Nova Scotia. On motion of Dr. Edward Rous§eau, of Quebec, seconded by Dr. AV. H. Brouse, of Prescott, a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the retiring officers. Dr. P. Bcaubien, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. J. G. Bibaud, moved: That this meeting do adjourn till 11 a.m. to morrow. Carried. THIRD DAY. Friday, September 4th, 1868. The Association was cal ed to order by the President at half-past eleren. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the Secretary and approved. Moved by Dr. W. Marsden, of Quebec, seconded by Dr. A. G. Fen- wick, of Three Rivers, Resolved, —That the Report on the By-Laws be taken into considera- tion. Accordingly the meeting then proceeded to take the By-Laws into con- sideration, clause by clause, and amended some of them as now printed. Moved by Dr. Charles Smallwood, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. A. H. David, of Montreal, Resolved, — That the Report on the By-Laws as amended be adopted. It was then moved by Dr. W. Marsden, of Quebec, and seconded by " Dr. E. II. Trudel, of Montreal, That the Report on Medical Registration be adopted. Carried. Moved by Dr. W. H. Hingston, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. J. P. Rottot, of Montreal, 42 Mesolved, — That the Report on Medical Ethics as amended be adopted. Moved by Dr. W. Marsden, of Quebec, seconded bj Dr. Charles Small- ■wood, of Montreal, Eegolved, — That the committee of arrangements for Ontario be com- posed of the following members: Dr. E. M. Hodder, Dr. C. V. Ber/yman, Dr. James II. Richardson, Dr. James Thorburn, Dr. W. Canniff, Dr. C. E. Hall, Dr. G. P. DeGrassi. Dr, A. B. LaRocque, of Montreal, presented the second annual Report of the Montreal Sanitary Association, which was referred to the committee on Statistics and Hygiene. Moved by Dr. Pierre Beaubien, of Montreal, seconded by J. A. Duches- neau, of Terrebonne, Resolved, — That the Printing Committee be composed of the following members: Drs. A. H.David, Charles Smallwood, "VV. H. Kingston, i. . W. Campbell, Edmund Robillard, of Montreal, W. Marsden, of Quebec, and the General Secretary. Moved by Dr. Robert Craik, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. R. P. Howard, of Montreal, Jiesolved, — That all Standing Committees of last year be continued during the ensuing year. Moved by Dr. W. Marsden, of Quebec, seconded by Dr. J. P. Rottot, of ^lontreal, That the Association do reconsider the vote given at the last meeting on the Mineral Springs of Varennes. — Lost. Moved by Dr. William Bayard, of St. John, New Brunswick, seconded by Dr. A. G. Fenwick, of Three Rivers, .Resolved, — That the thanks of this Association be g'ven to the follow- ing Steamboat and Railway Companies — Grand Trunk Railway Company : Richelieu Steamship Company ; Canadian Navigation Company ; Quebec and Gulf I'oris Steamship's Company ; Great Western Railway Company ; International Steamboat Company between St. John, N.B., and Portland ; for the courtesy and generosity extended to the members of this Association in reducing their fares, and that the Secretary do forward a copy of the above resolution to the managers of the companies alluded to. Moved by Dr. Pierre Beaubien, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. W. Mars- den, of Quebec, Resolved, — That the thanks of this meeting are due to the Natural His- tory Society, for having placed their rooms at the disposal of the members of the, Canadian Medical Association. Moved by Dr. Robert Craik, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. Samuel Henry Fee, of Kingston, Resolved, — That the following members be named as auditors for the cur- 48 rent year— Di J. P. Rottot, Di W. Fraser, Dr. Charles Sinallwood, of Montreal ; an i that the secretary do forward them all the accounts. Moved by Dr. W. H. Ilingston, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. P. Beaubien, of Montreal, Itesolved, — That the thanks of the Association are due to the Press for the liberal manner in which they have reported the proceedings of the Association. Dr. W. H. Hingston, of Jlontreal, read a letter from J. B. Edwards, Ph.D., on behalf of the Montreal Chemist's Association, referring to phar- maceutical education, and advocating a separate and special course of study for pharmaceutical students. Moved by Dr. W. H. Ilingston, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. A. B. La- Rocque, of Montreal, Jiesolued, — That this letter be received and referred to the section on chemistry. Moved by Dr. W. E. Scott, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. R. T. God- frey, of Montreal, Resolved, — That the President do now leave the chair and be replaced by Dr. Pierre Beaubien, of MontreaJ. Moved by Dr. W. E. Scott,of Montreal, seconded by Dr. Robert Craik, of Montreal, resolved unanimously. That a vote of thanks be given to the Ilonble. Dr. Charles Tupper, C.B., President of the Canadian Medical Association, for his very able conduct in tho chair, which has conduced so much to the interests and harmonv of the Association and despatch of business. On motion of Dr. A. II. David, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. Charles Smallwood, a vote ef thanks was also given to the General Secretary and to the Local Secretaries for the manner in which they have performed their duties. Dr. Wiliam Marsden, of Quebec, presented letters of apology from two delegates of the American Medical Association for non-attendance at this meeting. Charles A. Lee, M.D., of Peekskill, N . Y., Professor of Materia Medica and Hygiene of the University of Buffalo, having been named de- legate to the State Medical Convention, returned home at too late a period to be present at the meeting in Montreal ; and Christopher C. Cox, M.D., L.L.D., late Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, who was suffering from indisposition. Both gentlemen expressed their deep regret at the unavoidable circumstances which deprived them of the pleasure of meeting their Canadian professional brethren, and cordially united in kind wishes for the success of the Association in the noble cause of Medical education and improvement. Moved by Dr. Ged^on LaRocque, of Longueuil, seconded by Dr. W. E. Scott, of Montreal, and .- 44 lieaolved, — That this Association do now adjourn to meet on the second Wednesday of September, 1839, at Toronto, Ontario, at 10 o'clock am. A. G. BELLEAU, M.D., General Secretary. J. r. RoTTOT, M.D., Local Secretary, Quebec. W. Canniff, M.D., Local Secretary, Ontario. W. S. IIardino, M.R.C.S.L., Local Secretary, New Brunswick. Arthur Moran, M.D., Local Secretary, Nova Scotia. TREASURER'S REPORT. Your Treasurer has the honour to report that, in accordance with the resolution proposed by Dr. W- II. Ilingston, of Montreal, seconded by Dr. J. R. Dc Wolf, of Halifax, N. S., " That the members present be assessed in the sum of three dollars for the current year, and that that sum be paid forthwith to the Treasurer," he collected the sum of one hun- dred and ninety-eight dollars from sixty-six members, whose names ar« registered in the Treasurer's book which accompanies this report. The Quebec Medical Society having paid all the expenses incurred up to the adjournment of tlie Convention on the 10th day of October last, no calls have been made upon the funds of the Association. The sum of twenty dollars was placed in the hands of the General Secretary, on the order of Dr. II. Pellotier, Vice President for the Pro- vince of Quebec, countersigned by the General Secretary, to meet contin- gent expenses, for stationery, postage, blank books, etc., that would be required during the year. That order is attached in the Treasui-cr's book. The Association ordered three hundred copies of the. Canada Medical Journal, containing the proceedings of the first Conference, to be sent to the Vice Presidents for distribution among the members, on the condition, publicly guaranteed to the meeting by one of the Editors of that Journal, that the price would not exceed ten cents a number — thirty dollars for three hundred copies. That account has not been settled, because the publishers now demand seven dollars and a half more than the sum agreed for, and your Treasurer d ' not feel himself justified in paying an amount that exceeded a contract made in good faith. The whole respectfully submitted. (Signed,) R. II. RUSSELL, M.D., Edin., M.R.C.S., Lond., Treasurer C. M. A. Quebec, 1st September, 1868. 46 REPORT OF THE AUDITORS. The Committee appointed to examine the statement of the Treasurer of the Association beg leave to report that tli ^y have examined the Treasur- er's books, and found them correct. With reference to the item of $37.50 claimed by the publishers of the (kinada Medical Journal for the numbers of the Journal containing the report of the meeting of the Association in Quebec last year, your Com- mittee would report that they are of opini ju that there must have boon some misunderstanding on the matter, and that as the sum charged is iu accordance Avith that usually made under such circumstances, your Com- mittee would advise that it be paid. Respectfully submitted, (Signed,) J. P. ROTTOT, M.D., Chairmnn. Montreal, 2nd September, 18i38. i..^ . .. i-iS,. !-•->■. ■:. . u-,!,:,. -■- '■'■-- - - 1 ■.«:■ ^. jg ;*•■.■■/. iiai^w. ■• .'a.. -- ■./'■■:- --.■ - s.. -v--^ '^-■^^li'- -t-'m jl ii rrfi ' f I r fillfttf ihtl'nllilfeTlYMn 1 llfA«lBi1ifl'li1 "" ' " I irf/..L^' ■-'■- '^-'. ■■-A.--i..J..^:j.A-^.--j --,....ii>l>..fcA'./A..t''j:.:v-:*. ^''.-'.H':^'^^-'^-/^^:^:^'.'^.:^^*., 'I" APPENDIX. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES AS PRESENTED, WITH THB RESOLUTIONS AS AMENDED AND ADOPTED. A. PLAN OF OnCANI/ATION OF TUB CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Whereas the Conference of the Medical Profession, held at the City of Quebec, in October, 1867, resolved that it is expedient for the Medical Profession of the Dominion of Canada to form a Medical Association, to be called the " Canadian Medical Association;" and whereas such an organi- zation as will give a frequent, united, and decided expression of the medical opinion of the country, must tend to advance medical know- ledge, and elevate the standard of medical education, besides directing and controlling public opinion in regard to the duties and responsibilities of medical men ; and servo to excite emulation as well as harmony in the profession, and to facilitate and foster friendly intercourse among its members : Wherefore, Bo it resolved : On behalf of the Medical Profession of the Dominion of Canada, that the members of the Medical Conference held at Laval Uni- versity, in the City of Quebec, on the 0th October, 1867, and all others who, in pursuit of the above-mentioned objects, may unite with or succeed them, shall constitute the Canadian Medical Association, and that for the or- ganization and government of the same, they adopt the following regulations : 1.— Title of the Association. This Society shall be known and distinguished by the name of " The Canadian Medical Association.''^ 2. — The Members. The members of this Society shall be composed of all licensed members of the Medical Profession of the Dommion of Canada, in good and regular standing, and whoso practice is not based on any exclusive doctrine, and D AO who signify their (Icairc to hct'ouie iricmbcrs of the AHMociation t. any one of the Secretaries previous to the ch>He of the fu-Ht annual meeting, to be held in Montreal on tlie first Wednesday of September, 18(»8. The members of this Association shall collectively represent the common interests of the Mctjical Profession in the Dominion, and shall hold their jucmbership either ;\^ delegates, as inenibers by invitation, as permanent members, or as honorary members. The Delegates shall receive their appointments from the governing Itodies of Medical Soeieties, Medical Colleges, Hospitals, Lunatic Asylums, and other permanently organized medical institutions of good standing in the Dominion, or country to which they belong. Kach I)elegate shall hold his appointment for one year, or until another is appoiiiteil to succeed him. and shall particij)ate in all the business and affairs of the Association. Each local Medical Society shall have the privilege of sending r;/u Jnv'dat'wn shall consist ofmedical practitioners of reputable standing from sections of the Dominion not otherwise represented at the meeting. They shall be appointed by invitation of the meeting, after an introduction from, and on being vouched for, by any of the members present, orbynnyof ' snt permanent members. They shall hold their connec- tion with '■ viation until the close of the annual session at which they are r -.nd shall be entitled to participate in all its affairs, as in the case «. jgates. The Permanent Members shall consist of all those who have served in the capacity of delegates, and of such other members as may he admitted by a two-third vote, and shall continue permanent membere so long as they remain in good standing in the body from which they were sent. Permanent members shall at all times be entitled to attend the meetings, and participate in the affairs ol' tlic AMMociatioii, ho long ns tlioy ahnll continue to conform to its regulations. Every niemhcr elect, prior to the permanent (»rganization of the animal meeting, or bel'ore voting on any (jucstion after the meeting has been organized, mvist sign these regula- tions, iusoiihiiig his name and address ia fidl, specifying in what capa- eity he attends, and, if a delegate, the title of the institution from which he has received his appointment. Jlonornrii MrinierH shall consist of such foreign delegatea or members <.»f tho Medical Profession, not resident within the Dominion, as have dis. tinguishcd thennelvos in medical or surgical sc1<'iig and proper use and disposal of his trust; and, through the same Co-mnittee, he shall present his accounts, duly authenticated, at '"ery regular meeting. 5. — StANDINO CoMMITTEEtJ. The following Standing Committees, each composed of seven members, shall be organized at every annual meeting, for preparing, arranging, and expediting business for each next ensuing year, and for carrying into eflfect the orders of the Association not otherwise assigned, namely : a Committee of Arrangements, and a Committee of Publication. The CommitL 2 of Arran(jeinents shall, if ao sufficient reasons prevent, be mainly composed of seven members residing in the place at which the Association is to hold its next annual meeting ; and shall be required to provide suitable accommodations for the meeting ; to verify and report upon the credentials of membership ; to receive and announce all essays and memoirs voluntarily communicated, either by members of the Associa- tion or by others through them ; and to determine the order in which such jiapers are to be read and considered. The Committee of Publication, of which the Secretaries and Treasurer must constitute a part, shall have charge of preparing for the press, and of publishing and distributing such of the proceedings, transactions, and memoirs of the Association, as may be ordered to be published The six membera of this Committee, who have not the immediate management of the funds, shall also, in their own name , as agents for the Association, hold the bond of the Treasurer fc . the faithful execution of his office, and shall annually audit and authenticate his accounts, and present a statement of the same in the annual report of the Committee ; which report shall 58 specify the character and cost of the publications of the Association during the year ; the number of copies still at the disposal of the meeting ; the funds on hand for further operations ; and the probable amount of the assessment to be laid on each member of the Association for coverin2 its annual expenditure. G. — Funds and Ai'I'Roi'Uiations. Funds shall be raised by the Association for meeting its cuf'tent expen- ses and awards from year to year, but never with the view of creating a permanent income from investments. Funds may be obtained by an equal assessment of not more than five dollars annually, on each of the members, by individual voluntary contributions for specific objects, and by the sale anfl disposal of publications, or of works prepared for publication. The funds may be appropriated to defraying the expenses of the annual meetings (including the necessary expenses of General Secretary in main- taining the necessary correspondence of the Association ;) to publishing the proceedings, memoirs, and transactions of the Association ; to ena- bling the standing committees to fulfil their respective duties, conduct their correspondence, and procure the materials necessary for the comple- tion of their stated annual reports ; to the encouragement of scientific investigation by prizes and awards of merit ; and to defraying the expen- ses incidental to specific investigations, under the instructions of the Asso- ciation, where such investigations have been accompanied with an order on the Treasurer to supply the funds necessary for carrying tliem into effect. 7. — PiiovisioN FOR Amendment. No amendment or alteration shall be made in any of these articles after the next annual meeting, except at the annual meeting next subse- quent to that at which such amendment or alteration may have been proposed ; and then only by the vote of three-fourths of all the members in attendance. BY-LAWS. I. — Order of Business. The order of business at the annual meetings of the Canadian Medical Association shall at all times be subject to the vote of three-fourths of all the members in attendance, and, until permanently altered, except when for a time suspended, it shall be as follows, viz : — 1. The calling of the meeting to order by the President, or, in his absence, by one of the Vice-Presidents. 54 2. Tho report of the Committee of Arrani^ementa on the credentials of members, after the latter have registered their names and addresses, and the titles of the institutions which they represent. 3. The reception of members by invitation. 4. The election of permanent members. 5. Reading of the minutes of the last day's proceedings by the Secre* tary. ^ 6. The reading of notes from absentees. 7. The annual address of the President. 8. The reception of reports of special committees and voluntary commu- nications, and their reference to the appropriate sections. 9. The appointment of the Nominating Committee, who shall also be charged with the nomination of the Standing Committees. 10. The reading and consideration of the reports of the Standing Com- mittees of Publication ; on Medical Education ; on Medical Literature ; and on Prize Essays. 11. Resolutions introducing new business, and instructions to the Per- manent Committees. 12. Reports from the several sections. 13. The report of the Nominating Committee, and the election of offi- cers of the Association. 14. The selection of the next place of meeting. 15. Unfinished and miscellaneous business. 16. Adjournment. II. — Sections. The general meetings of the Association shall be restricted to the morn- ing sessions. The afternoon sessions shall be devoted to the hearing of reports and papers, and their consideration, in the following section : — 1. Chemistry, Materia Medlca and Medical Jurisprudence. 2. Practical Medicine and Obstetrics. 3. Surgery, Anatomy and Physiology. 4. State Medicine and Psychology. The members of the Association assembled shall have power to resolve themselves into sections and choose their own officers. All essays, voluntary communications, and reports (except those of the officers of the Association and those of the Committee of Publication,) on Medical Education, Medical Literature, and Prize Essays, shall first be presented to the Association by a brief abstract, and referred to the appro- priate sections, in which they shall be examined and discussed ; after which they shall be returned to the General Secretary of the Association, accompanied by an expression of opinion as to whether they are worthy of publication or not. And the Secretary shall pass all such as are thus 55 designated to bo worthy directly to the Committee of Publication ; and such as are not so designated, shall bo retained by the Secretary, or returned to their authors, as the latter may indicate. III. — Standing Committees. The following are the Standing Committees of the Association, to be filled by the Committee on Nominations, and to report at the next annual meeting subsequent to their appintment, viz. : — Committee of Arrange- ments ; Committee of Publication ; Committee on Prize Essays ; Committee on Medical Education ;, Committee on Literature ; Committee on Clima- tology and Epidemic Diseases ; and Committee on Canadian Medical Necrology. The Committee of Publication shall append to each volume of the Transactions hereafter published, a copy of the Constitution, By-laws, and v^ode of Ethics, of the Association. It shall print conspicuously, at the beginning of each volume of the Transactions, the following disclaimer, viz : — " The Canadian Medical Association, although formally accepting and publishing the reports of the various standing committees, holds itself whollyJirresponsible for the opinions, theories, or criticisms therein contain- ed, except when otherwise decided by special resolution." It shall be the duty of the same committee to determuie the price at which the printed transactions of each session will be furnished to others than delegates and members. The Committee on Prize Essays shall consist of five members residing in the same neighbourhood, whose duty it shall be, in the interval between the present and the next succeeding annual sessions, to receive papers upon any subject, from any persons who may choose to send them ; to decide upon the merits of these papers, and to select for presentation to the Association, at its next session, such as they may deem worthy of being thus presented. The Committee shall have power to form such regulations as to the mode in which the papers arc to be presented, and as to the observing of secrecy, as they may think proper ; and also to award two prizes, of fifty dollars each, to the best two volunteer com- munications reported on fiivourably by them, and directed by tlie Associ- ation to be published. The Committees on Preliminary Medical Education and Medical Literature, after the present year, shall each consist of twelve members, in which each Province shall be represented, to be appointed annually. The Committee on Climatology and Epidemic Diseases shall consist of four members from each of the Provinces of Quebec and Ontario, and two from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, whose duty it shall be to report upon its medical topography, epidemic diseases, and the most successful 56 treatment thereof, and the same shall continue to hold their office for three years. The Committee on Canadian Medical Necrology shall consist of five members of the Association, representing each Province, whose duty it shall be to procure memorials of the eminent and worthy dead among the distinguished physicians of our country, and present them to the Associ- ation for publication in their Transactions. IV. — Assessments. The sum of three dollars shall be assessed, annually, upon each dele- gate to the sessions of the Association, as well as upon each of the perma- nent members, for the purpose of raising a fund to defray the necessary expenses of the Association. The payment of this assessment shall be required of the delegates and members hi attendance upon the sessions of the Association previously to their taking their seats and participating in the business of the session. Each delegate and member who has paid his annual assessment, shall be entitled to receive a copy of the printed Transactions of the session. No assessment shall be made upon members by invitation, or upon per- manent members not present at the annual meeting. But all members of cither class who shall pay to the Treasurer a sum not less than the annual assessment paid by delegates and members in attendai^ce, shall be enti- tled to a copy of the printed Transactions for the year in which such pay- ment is made. V. — Delegates to Foreign Medical Societies. It shall be the duty of the Nominating Committee to report the names •of delegates to represent this Association at the meetings of the British Association, the American Medical Association, the Medical Societies of Europe, and such other scientific bodies as may be affiliated with this Association ; but in the absence of action by the Association, the President shall have the power to make these appointments. VI. — Duties of Members. No one shall be permitted to address the Association, unless he shall have first given his name and residence, to be distinctly announ- ced from the chair. The member may be required to go forward and speak from the stand. To one shall speak more than once on the same subject, and not more than ten minutes at one time ; but the mover will be permitted to reply. No one appointed on a special committee, who fails to report at the meeting next succeeding the one at which he was appointed, shall be con- tinued on such committee, or appointed on any other, unless a satisfactory excuse is oflfered. It shall be the duty of every member of the Association, who learns that any existing medical school departs from the published conditions of gra- duation, to report the fact at the annual meeting ; and, on proof of the fact, such school shall be deprived of its representation in this body. Any of the foregoing may be suspended temporarily on a unanimous vote. WILLIAM CANNIFF, M.D., Chairman. WILLIAM MARSDEN, M.A., M.D. HECTOR PELTIER, M.D. WILLIAM H. IIINGSTON, M.D. B. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON STATISTICS AND HYGIENE. The Committee on Statistics and Hygiene have to report that, as regards tlie former, tins country is now an ahnost unexplored field, and as regards the latter, no distinct and definite views are held, except in the practical application of them by physicians and others engaged in the art of preserv- ing health, and of warding off disease. For these reasons the Committee require to make observations that might otherwise appear elementary, and will reverse the order in which they occur. For purposes of practical utility, Hygiene has been divided into general and special, or into public and private, relating to those laws which regulate the life of the individual, and the application of those laws to the sanitary wants of a community, or to each individual composing that community. A subject of such vast moment has not received, at the hands of medical writers, that attention its importance demands. Ever and anon a disease sweeps with fatal strides over a portion of the earth's surface, when mea- sures are adopted to stay its dreaded course, or to be relieved of its presence. But doubts have arisen whether measures ill-considered and hastily adopt- ed, have not done much to aggravate the evils they Avere intended to alle- viate. Of the necessity for some general laws on the subject there can be no doubt. Moses, the Law-giver, inculcated the care with which diseases occurring by infection and otherwise arc to be prevented. Those laws were imposed upon the people, and were enforced wUh rigour. Although some portions of them were evidently intended to apply to the land in which the Israelites then lived, and the circumstances in which they were then placed, yet, after a lapse of so many ages, we cannot but admire the sanitary code which drew the distinction between clean and unclean beasts — which forbade the eating of blood — which was intended to prevent the spread of skin and infectious diseases generally — which prevented the accumulation of human excretions and emanations — and which preventc I man, when sick, or when dead, becoming a source of disease and death to his fellow-man. Beyond Holy Writ, and less perfect than Holy Writ, we first meet with sanitary rules in the writings of Hippocrates, in his 09 Essay on " Airs, Waters,. Places." Wc need not here allude to the ancient Latin authorj who here and there inculcate liygienic precepts. Until "within the memory of living man, public health, as a distinct branch of medical science, was unknown. Here and there, throughout Europe, we find disjointed attempts, by municipal and other corporate bodies, to preserve the healtli of those they govern. But thfc first successful eflfort was made in Franco to make the health of the people the first care of the Government. At the beginning of this century, under the first Napoleon, a Council of Health was formed, to superintend the sanitary operations in the capital, and, half a century later, the whole of France was placed under the surveillance of Central and Departmental Councils. In Great Britain matters moved more slowly, and it was not until Dr. Southwood Smith urged the importance of sanitary laws, that the Government became fully alive to their necessity. Then was introduced The Nuisances Removal Act, followed by the Baths and Wash- houses Act, The Town's Improvement Clauses Act, and The Public Health Act of just twenty yeara ago. The latter Act was productive of vast good, and the death rate of eight towns in England decreased from 30.5 per 1000 to 24.6 per 1000, a decrease in round figures of 6 per 1000. The Common Lodging House Act, The Labouring Classes Lodging House Act, The Interment Act, and a Vaccination Extension Act, and others, have been passed ; but a concise, yet comprehensive law, for all sani- tary purposes, has yet to be introduced to the Legislature of Great Britain. In the United States of America progress has been but partial. In 1860 the State of New York resolved itself into a Sanitary district, composed of the counties of New York, Kings, West Chester and Richmond. The time for action was not too soon, for the mortality in some districts was very great. But the result of the labours of the Sanitary Commission, in the city of New York alone, in one year,was remarkable— 3, 152 lives less being lost in the city than in the year preceding, notwithstanding the increased population. " Yet it was a season of incessant rains and excessive humidity throughout a wide extent of country, the large towns suffering an unusual amount of sickness." ^ If the state of matters in Great Britain and the United States was so bad, it is scarcely necessary to add, that in Canada legislation has been confined to a single Act, passed in a period of alarm, and only intended to deal with epidemics as they occurred. Yet is there no branch of science more important than that which relates to man's physical and moral condi- tion ; which deals with the external, physical and chemical agents on which his health or life depends — and particularly in Canada, where persons are exposed to a new set of influences, which may shorten or prolong life, benefit or injure health, cure or cause diseases, in proportion to the manner in which they are understood. 60 In Canada — with one of the healthiest cHmates in the world — the mor- tality in some of the cities is very great, and the necessity for action is urgent. Here and there in Canada certain municipalities have taken steps to remedy existing evils, but their efforts are too partial in their action, and too limited in their sphere to be productive of any important advant- ages. A necessity, therefore, exists for the introduction by the General Government — or simultaneously by the Local Governments— of a compre- hensive system of sanitary laws, not so complete, perhaps, as those of the Mosaic code, nor so severe in the punishment of any violation of them. The details of such a Bill, or Bills, will, with the permission of this Asso- ciation, engage the attention of this Committee. The report on vital statistics will be submitted at a later period of the session. The whole, nevertheless, respectfully submitted. AVILLIAM H. IimGSTON,M.D., Chairman. WILLIAM BAYARD, M.D. WILLIAM CANNIFF, M.D. GEORGE E. FEN WICK, M.D. J. TIIORBURN, M.D. Montreal, Sept. 2,1868. c. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON REGISTRATION. The Committee appointed in October last, at Quebec, to consider the best means of securing the proper registration of licensed practitioners throughout the Dominion of Canada, beg leave to report, that after mature deliberation they recommend tliat this Association take the necessary steps to have carried through the Dominion Legislature an Act similar (in so far as it is adapted to this country) to the Medical Act of Great Britain, passed in 1858, and that a committee be appointed to carry thisi report into execution. That the members of the Association may have an idea of the Act which the Committee recommend, they name a few of its leading features, viz. : A counciJ called the " General Council of Medical Education" is esta- blished. This Council consists of one person chosen from and by each of tlie various licensing bodies and the English Universities. The five Scotch Universities choose two members between them. Six members are also named by Her Majesty. A registrar and branch registrars are appointed. Provision is made to register all licensed practitioners, up to a certain date, for a nominal sum. Qualifications obtained after the passing of the Act pay a higher fee for registration. Council has the right to demand of any body their course of study and character of their examinations, and any member of the Council may attend the examinations. None but registered practitioners to be able to recover charges in a court of laAv. A severe penalty is named for any one falsely pretending to be regis- tered. All of which is respectfully submitted. WILLIAM MARSDEN, M.A., M.D., Chairman. FRANCIS W. CAMPBELL, M.D. WILLIAM CANNIFF, M.D. HECTOR PELTIER, M.D. Montreal, September 2, 1868. D. CODE OF MEDICAL ETHICS, CONSlSTINd OF 1> THE DUTIES OF I'lIVSFCIANS TO TIIKIII PATIEN'TS, AND OF THE OBLIGA- TIONS OF PATIENTS TO TIIEIU I'UVSICIA.NS. ■2. THE DUTIES OF I'lIVSICIANS TO EACH OTIIEU, AND TO THE PROFESSION AT LAIIGE. 3. THE DUTIES OF THE PROFESSION TO THE PUIJLIO, AND OF THE ORLI- GATIONS OF THE PUliLlO TO THE PliOFESSlON. OF THE DUTIES OF PHYSICIANS TO THEIR PATIENTS, AND OF THE OHLI- GATIONS OF PATIENTS TO THEIR PHYSICIANS. Art. I. — Duties of pln/sicians to their patients. § 1. A i)liysician should not only be ready to obey the calls of the sick at all times, but his mind should Ijc attuned to the greatness of his mission and its responsibilities. These obligations are the greater, because ordina- rily there is no other tribunal to appeal to than his own conscience in case of neglect. Physicians ought, therefore, to minister to the sick with due regard to the importance of their office, reflecting that the comfort, health, and lives of those committed to their charge depend on their skill, attention and fidelity. Physicians should unite tenderness with firmness, and conde- scension Avith authority, and thus inspire their patients with gratitude, respect and confidence. § 2. Every case committed to the charge of the physician should be treated with serious attention and humanity. Reasonable allowance should be made for mental infirmity and the caprices of the sick. Secrecy and delicacy, whenrequired by peculiar circumstances, should be strictly observ- ed, and the familiar and confidential intercourse to which physicians are admitted in their professional visits, should be used Avith discretion, and with the most scrupulous regard to fidelity and honour. The obligation to secrecy extends beyond the period of professional services ; no circumstance connected with the privacies of personal or domestic life, — infirmities of disposition, or stain of character, observed during professional attendance. (5:] should ever l)o iliviil;i;o(l hy t.ic |)liysioiiiii, oxcopt wlicii ho is iinporativoly roi|nircil to do so. So ;j;roat is tho necessity of this ohli^atiou that Coiirt>( >f Justice protect i)rofessif)nal men in ihcir (»hservance of Hccrocy under certain circumstances. (> ;{. Froi|Uont visits to the sick are in ;i;eMeral requisite, since they enable the physician to arrive at a more perleet knowled;^!' (if the disease — to meet i ro nptly every change which may occur, and als(» tend to preserve tho confidence of the patient. ]}ut unnecessary visits are to he av(jided,as they give useless anxiety to the patient, tend to diminish the authority of the physician, and render him liahle to he suspected uf interested motives. ^5 4. A physician should studiously avoid makiu;; gloomy pro;;nostica- tions, as they savour of empiricism, and ma;^nify the importance of his ser- vices in the treatment of the disease. ]>ut he should not fail, on proper occasions, to give to the friends of the patient timely notice of danger when it really occurs ; and even to the patient himself, if ahsolutely nec<'ssary. This office, however, is so peculiarly alarming when executed by him, that it ought to be declined whenever it can lie assigned to any other person of sufficient judgment and delicacy. For the physician should be the minister of hope and comfort to the sick ; that by such cordials to the drooping spi- rit, he may smooth the bed of death, revive expiring life, and counteract the dej)rcssing influence of those maladies which often disturb the tranquility of the most resigned in their last moments. The life of a sick person can be shortened, not only by the acts, but also by the words or the manner of a pliysician. It is, therefore, a sacred duty to guard himself carefully in this respect, and to avoid all things which have a tendency to discourage the patient and depress his sjjirits. § "). A physician ought not to abandon a ])atient because the case is deemed incurable, for his attendance may continue to be highly useful to the patient, and comforting to the relatives around him, even to the last period of a' fatal malady, by alleviating ])aiu and other symptoms, and by soothing mental anguish. To decline attendance, under such circumstances, would be sacrificing, to fancifol delicacy and mistaken liberality, that moral 1867 AiKiNS, Moses Hy ...-,.!. .,.:: ; . I IPeeL £\ ' 1867 Arcand, U , . . Beoflnopiir, Q.,., 1867 Austin, F. J. . .'.. .''. ' » '. .-. . , ^ .^.^. i . ShrtrtooJcj, .^^_. 1867 76 Badeau, Gkouge Three Rivers, Q... 18(17 Baillarqeon, PiKUiUt: Quebec, Q 1807 Battkhsiiy, Ciiarlks Waterloo, Q 1867 Baudet, Alfked Ooteau du Lac, Q 18(58 Bayaiu), Wm St. John, N. B IHOS Bayaku, Edwin *SV. John,N. B 18(18 Beauiiien, Hon. J. *SV. T/iomas, Q 18(J7 Beauhien, Pierre Montreal, Q 18(58 Bell, John Montreal, Q 1 8(58 Bklleau, a. 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P Montreal, Q 1867 Imhlau, p. a St. Famille,Q 1867 Jackson, Alfred Quebec, Q. . . 18«)7 Jacques, Napoleon St. IL/acinthe, Q 1868 Johnson, Absalom H Portsmouth, 1808 Johnson, Charles St. John, N. B 1808 Kennedy, R. H Montreal, Q 1808 Keatoh, Geo. A " St. John, N. B 1868 Lachaine, a Levis, Q 1867 Lafontaine, Camille Berthier En haut 1867 Landry, J. E Quebec, Q 1867 Lapierre, J. D Montreal, Q 1807 LaIiosb, D. L Pointc aux Trembles, Q 1867 LaRue, F. H. a • Quebec, Q 1867 Larue, Praxede St. Augustin, Q 1807 Larocque, a. B Montreal,Q. . 1808 Laroqub, Gideon Longueil, Q 1808 Lasisseraie, p. Somerset, Q 1867 Lavoie, Napoleon L'lslet, Q 1867 LeBel, CO St. Gervais, Q 1807 Leblanc, B. H Point St. Charles, Q 1867 Leman, Joseph Montreal, Q 1868 Lemieux, C. E Quebec, Q 1867 Lemire, Eustache Montreal, Q 1868 Lenoir, Alphonse Montreal,Q ] 867 ^ 78 Lei'a[|,li;uu, L. A Chateau (/nuf/, Q 1807 LwrtAdK, Ai.KXANDUK *SV. Grtijoirtiy V t^07 Lindsay, E Caroiujey Q IH'JT MAitsDn.v, Wm Quvhee, Q IHOT MAUMixn;, J Montmaijui)^ Q 1^(57 Maiitin, Vincknt Chiaoutitni, Q lHt)7 Mautyn, DhWitt II. II KinmnUnc, IHC.S Ma(!I)().vni:ll, II. L Montreal, Q. I.SilS MacCalmim, I). C Montreal, Q l.s<)8 Mallocii, W. B Montreal, Q IHCS Makkkll, Hioiii) Aultsi'ille, Q l.Sii8 Masson, G. a Lapraric, Q 18«;8 McdowAN, II. \V Bolton Jicilford, Q l^t;7 Mi;ius, M. R Jieciford, Q 1 H(;7 MacMastur, Alex. M Toronto, 1 S(;7 Mi-;tivii;u, M. M Jbcrvilh, Q l.S(;7 Mu'iiAui), A. Thomas KamoHranka, Q 1H(;7 MiLLCT, (I. I) Lanoraie Jierthier, Q l^!t)7 MiONAiiLT, A St Francois Montmaijmi, Q. . . 1H(!8 Mohan, Artui'k Halifax, N. S ISlJS MouiN, C St. NicMas, Q 18(;7 Mount, G. W Acton Vale, Q 1S()7 Mount, P. E Montreal, Q lt^07 Muiii, IIknuy Skey Halifax, N.S 1807 MuNKOE, E., Jun Montreal, Q 1807 MuNKOE, P Montreal, Q 1807 O'Leary, P Montreal, q 1808 Pare, Fuedehick Sherhrooke, Q 1808 Painciiaud, Jos Quebec, Q. ., 1807 Painouaud, C. F Varennes, Q 18(57 Palmer, R Riverside Hopeivell, 1807 Parke, C. Smith Quebec, Q 1807 Parker, D. McNeil, Hon., V.P . .Halifax, N.S 1807 Pacquet, a. H St. Outhbe^t, Q 1807 Pallardy, F. S Vercheres, Q 1807 Peltier, Hector, V. F Montreal, Q 1807 Perrault, F. X Pointe aux Trembles, Q 1807 PiCAULT, Charles Montreal, Q 1808 Pickup, John W Beauport, Q 1807 PoissoN, U. M Arthabaska, Q 1807 PoTViN, J. C St.Martin,Q 1807 ^ f. 79 Pott, J. G.. poulin, l. s. puovoht, k . . Provost, P . . lieHrvilU, 1808 .St. Hubert, Q.. 1H07 .Sort'/, Q IHflT Meinramacook, N.li. IM»J7 Reddy, John KiCAKK, AllTIII'll lll('HAlll)S(».V, J. 11 lllNl'UKT, F UrciiAiiDSoN, Jami;s II RoiiiiiLAiU), Edmond RoiHTAiLLK, Jules RoiuTAii,r,i;, Oriivrioii RoSEiiRUdii, A. M Ross, George Ross, J.J RoTTOT, Jean Piullippe, *S' Roberts, Ed. T Rousseau, Ed Rousseau, Jos. Ovide Rousseau, L. Telesphore Roy, F. E Roy, Guillaume Ernest Roy, Saluste Roy, Lours Roy, Thomas G Ru(iG, II. C Russell, Rou. IIy., T RoniNSoN, Charles Rutherford, II. 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