Opening address [to the Medical Society] / by the President, Sir Joseph Fayrer.

  • Fayrer, Joseph, Sir, 1824-1907
Date:
[1883.]
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    Reprinted from Vol. VII of the ‘Proceedings of the Medical Society of London’ Bj the President, _ , M.D., F.R.S. Gentlemen,—Before we proceed to the regular business of this evening’s meeting, I desire, with jour permission, to make a few in- troductory remarks on the occasion of our assembling after the recess to resume the work of the 111th session of this ancient Society, which though venerable in years and experience is always, I trust, vigorous, energetic, and flourishing as its many and more youthful compeers. I am sure you will agree with me that the present is an eventful period in the annals of the Medical Society, and one of such importance as to merit special notice, and whilst reminding important era in its history, to determine to do all in your power to infuse new energy and life into its work, so that it may not only continue to maintain the high position it has so long enjoyed, but that it may still further advance, keeping pace with the progress of scientific and intellectual culture which characterise the age in which we live generally, and so eminently distinguishes the profession of medicine in particular, thus extending the sphere of its influence and utility, and vindicating its title to the high place to which from its traditions, its ancient renown, its present work, and its relation to other societies which have sprung from it, it is so justly entitled. It is needless to recount to you the various events which have marked the origin, rise, and progress of the Medical Society of London. You probably all know that it was founded by a phy- sician of great eminence when George III was king, that it is the oldest medical society in the metropolis, that from it other societies have taken rise and have so prospered as well-nigh to outgrow and overshadow their parent; and that a long roll of names distinguished in various departments of medicine enumerates its presidents, lecturers, orators, and prizemen, whilst its ‘ Transactions ’ contain numerous contributions to medicine of the greatest value. (Pct.q^. i<dS’3