The 19th annual general meeting of the Shanghai Medical Society was held on Thursday at the Italian Club at 7.30 p.m. An excellent dinner wat served before the medical meeting.
The President, Dr. T. B. Dunn, presided. The following officers were elected for the season 1939-40: President—Dr. E. G. Gauntlett, vice-
President—Dr. L. McGolrick, Honorary Secretary—Dr. W. R. Johnston. Honorary Treasurer—Dr. F. D. Nance. Members of the Council; Drs. A. M.
Dunlap, D. J. Kasakoff, M. Genin, A. S. Wong.
Dr. H. Couper-Patrick was elected with acclamation to serve as the Society's representative on the Shanghai Medical Board for a further period of two years.
In addressing the Society, Dr. T. B. Dunn, the outgoing President, thanked the members for having given him the opportunity of serving them as President for the past year. He stated that the papers presented during the year were of an exceptionally high standard, but that apart from the medical and scientific side, the outstanding factor was good fellowship which existed mongst physicians of all nationalities. He stressed the pleasure which was experienced in meeting each other in a social and scientific atmosphere each month. He regretted that the incoming President, Dr. E. G. Gauntlett, was able to be present, but was sure that the ensuing season would be as prosperous as last.
The Honorary Secretary reported that there were now 122 members on the roll which was an increase of five on last year. Thirteen new members were enrolled during the year. Ter meetings were heid during the year including the social meeting which was held last June at the French Club. The Journal continued to be under the able Editorship of Dr. John Gray.
Thanks were due to the Columbia Country Club, the Shanghai Race Club, the Italian Club, the French Club, the S.V.C. Club and American Club for facilities afforded the Society for holding dinners and meetings. Thanks were also due to Messrs. Dent and Stonyer of the Henry Lester Institute for their kindness in caring for the epidiascope. The Honorary Treasurer, Dr. D. Nance, reported a credit balance in the Bank.
After the business of the evening was concluded, Dr. D. J. Kasakoff read a paper entitled "Collapsed Therapy in Pulmonary Tuberculosis which produced an eloquent discus: sion. This was followed by a demonstration of X-Ray films by Dr. L. McGolrick, after which the meeting adjourned.
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