Shanghai, July 2.
'The annual social meeting of the [Shanghai Medical Society was held on June 30 at the Cercle Sportif] Francais, In the absence of the Pres~ Ident, Dr. T, B, Dunn, who recently' left Shanghai for a short holiday in America, Dr. L. MeGolriek, Vice-President, presided.
Tt has been the custom of the Society for some years to hold one non-medical meeting and to invite a prominent member of the community to attend as "guest of honour" and address the soclely. This year the trodely was fortunate in. obtaining Mr. J. B, Powell's acceptance of this Invitaiion, On this occasion the meeting the members were permitted to Invite their ladies and non-medical [guests also. There was an excellent! attendance there being some 50 per~ sone present. Dinner was served at 8.30 pin.
'After dinner, Dr, MeGolriek introduced Mr. Powell to the meeting and welcomed, guests particularly those From the laity' he then called on Mr. Powell to address the meeting.
Me, Powell thanked the Society for! the Invitation and the welcome given by De. MeGolrick, He said that al though he had addressed many meet~ Ings it was. the first time he, had faced the medical profession en riasse. He said he was Very nervous since he had been told he must always be frank when talking to doctors. He then proceeded to give a. masterly epitome of recent events in China with" some "personal reminiscences. He concluded by hoping for a speedy solution of present disturbances Throughout the world, Dr, MeGolrick then thatiked Mr. Powell for his very interesting talk, which was loudly applauded, after Which the meeting adjourned.
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