[President's addresses at the opening of the General Medical Council].

  • MacAlister, Donald, 1854-1934.
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[1909-1927]
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    PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS AT THE OPENING OF THE EIGHTY-NINTH SESSION OF THE GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL. Gentlemen, May 25, 1909. Since the date of our Jubilee session in November last the Council has lost the services of three members, each of whom in his own way made contributions of value to our common work. Dr Lindsay Steven, cut off in his prime, was esteemed throughout the West of Scotland as an accom- plished physician, an able teacher, and a philanthropist Ayho freely gave of his best for the good of others. His character gave weight to the opinions he had formed on the subject of medical education; the evident thoughtfulness and sobriety of his advocacy caused them to be received with respect. As representing the Council I attended his funeral in Glasgow, and witnessed the striking tribute to his memory which was offered by the concourse of colleagues and friends who followed it as mourners. Regrettable failures of health have led to the retirement of Dr Pye-Smith and of Professor Young, who have been influential in our counsels during the last ten years. Dr Pye- Smith brought to our aid a penetrating and highly-cultivated intelligence, a profound knowledge of medicine and its ancillary sciences, and a concise and incisive manner of address. These rendered his advice helpful and his criticism effective. He never took part in discussion without illuminating some