INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONGRESS, DELPHIA.
PHILA-
This year is, as our readers are no doubt aware, the centenary of the declaration of American independence. The occasion, as might be expected, is to be signalized by a "celebration" and
the medical
their
turn
men
of
Philadelphia
hare resolved to
enthusiasm to good purpose by rendering far as they are concerned, a means of pro-
patriotic
tins celebration,
as
moting professional fellowship and co-operation. Steps have accordingly been adopted to organize a medical congress, to
which medical
men
from all parts of the world
ted and at which discussions
are
to
be invi-
professional subjects are to take been appointed for the purpose of it is hoped tint the proposed on
place. A commission has maturing the scheme, and gathering may contribute to the social and scientific interests of the medical profession. The congress is to assemble in the city of Philadelphia, to commence on the 4th and terminate on the 9th of September 1876. It will consist of delegates, American and Foreign, the former representing the American Medical
Association and
Aledical Societies of the
Union;
cal societies of other countries. a
President,
and at
a
principal
medi-
The officers will consist of
Vice-presidents, four Secretaries, a Treasurer publication to be elected by the congress
committee of
its first session,
tion. to
ten
the State and Territorial
the latter the
The
morning
on
the
report of
a
committee of nomina-
sessions of the congress will be devoted
general business and the reading of discourses; the after-
noon
to
the
meetings
of sections of which there will be nine.
language of the congress will be English, but not to the exclusion of n'ny other language in which members may be able to express themselves more fluently. Such is the prospectus
The
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of the commission, who add:?" Among the advantages arising from such a convocation as this not the least important
opportunity afforded its members for the interchange friendly greetings, tlie formation of new acquaintances and the renewal and cementing of old friendships. will be tlie of
The centennial medical commission tender in advance to their parte of tlie world a cordial welcome and a
brethren in all
in the centennial cit.v." We hare been generous hospitality " nsked to afford the project. publicity and commendation." and
pleasure in doing so. We wish its proand feel assured that any one responding to the generous invitation issued by the commission will exTlie perience much enjoyment and advantage therefrom. we
have very much
moters all
success
foreign corresponding secretaries glison, 814 N., 16th Street, and Broad Street, Philadelphia.
are
Dr.
Richard
J.
D1.11-
Dr. R. M. Bertolet, 113 3.,
[Febtutaky 1,
1876.