DOINGS OF THE MICHIGAN ECLECTIC MEDICAL SOCIETY. The meeting of the State Eclectic Medical and Surgical Society, at Niles, May 28 and 29, 1879, was a success in every respect, although the attendance was not as large as some had hoped to see. Some twenty-five members were present. President T. W. Reed, of Port Huron, presided. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. G. S. Bailey, D. D., of Niles, and was welcomed to the city of Niles by Mayor Krick in a neat little speech. There were nine formal applications for membership, with four or five that were more or less informal and not entertained. There were seven new members elected, as follows: C. H. Bostwick, New Troy; R. C. Ely, Medina; S. Rowe, Lawrence; A. J. Dispennett, Royalton; A. G. Hopkins, Newburg; T. L. Blakely, Newburg; J. D. Kergan, Detroit. Dr. E. A. Curtis, a former member, having removed into the State, on application, was restored to active membership. Dr. W. S. Springsteen, of Wadsworth, Nevada, was elected to honorary membership. Three active members removed from the State were placed on the honorary list. These were Drs. E. S. Stebbins, Geo. Holbrook and C. D. Harmon, leaving the membership of the society, at the close of the meeting, fifty-two active and eleven honorary. The president's address, and several original papers read, with the discussions they elicited, were interesting features. On motion, the Wayne County Eclectic Medical and Surgical Society was accepted as auxiliary to the State society. Numerous reports of officers and committees were received, also reports of cases by members. The committee on legislation reported progress, and more time was given it, together with a vote of thanks. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year, or hold over, as in the case of the censors for one year: President, P. W. Reed, Port Huron; first vice president, L. A. Howard, Litchfield; second vice president, I. R. Dunning, Benton Harbor; third vice president, E. Blackman, Quincy; secretary, two years, H. S. McMaster, Dowagiac; treasurer, E. M. Shaw, Allen. Censors for one year, L. E. Wickens, Holly; E. M. Shaw, Allen; W. M. Keeler, Concord. Censors for two years, H. L. Baker, Blissfield; J. D. Kergan, Detroit; R. Winans, Benton Harbor. The following were elected delegates to the National Eclectic Medical Association, which will meet in Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 18, for a three days' session: V. A. Baker, J. D. Kergan, P. W. Reed, H. L. Baker, E. Blackman, L. A. Howard, E. M. Shaw, R. Winans, S. Rowe, A. Conklin, C. H. Bostick, W. B. Church, H. S. McMaster, R. C. Ely and L. E. Wickens. Detroit was chosen for the next place of meeting, and the last Wednesday in May the time. H. S. MCMASTER, THE ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF HEALTH. Secretary. The report of the State board contains many points of interest. As nearly as can be ascertained, four hundred diplomas were held in this State by parties who had either bought them directly or obtained them on a nominal examination. The diplomas of nine medical colleges have not been recognized, owing to the fact that the board has positive knowledge that they sold their diplomas. Nearly all the vilest professional mountebanks and advertising specialists, quacks and abortionists, are armed with diplomas, some of them fine specimens of art. The utmost harmony in action has prevailed, notwithstanding the board is a mixed one, and there has been a better compliance with the laws than was expected, which now bid fair to go into complete and successful operation. The charges against Hahnemann Medical College have been carefully considered, and the good standing of the college affirmed. Under the act to regulate the practice of medicine in Illinois, the State board of health is required "to issue certificates to all who shall furnish satisfactory proof of having received diplomas or licenses from legally chartered medical institutions in good standing." [Sec. 3.] In order to define the term "good standing" used in the law, the State board of health adopted, November 15, 1877, the following resolutions: "Resolved, That on and after July 1, 1878, the board will not consider any medical school in good standing which holds two graduating courses in one year. "Resolved, That on and after July 1, 1878, the board will not recognize the diplomas of any medical school which does not require of its candidates for graduation the actual attendance upon at least two full courses of lectures, with an interval of six months or more." The position taken by the board in these resolutions is one 466 The Medical Eclectic. [Oct., 1879. which commends itself to all who are striving to make medical education more thorough, more comprehensive, and more fully in accord with the progressive spirit of the times. Most medical schools are fully in harmony with the letter and spirit of these resolutions. One or two, who previously held two graduating sessions in the same year, have acknowledged the justice of the position taken by the State boards of health, and have announced that they will henceforth hold but one regular session per year. One or two more, notably the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati, cannot see the fitness of the policy of the board, and announce their determination to stick in the old ruts and hold two graduating courses in one year. With reference to one of these colleges, the Illinois State board of health, at the meeting of June 13, adopted the following resolutions: "Whereas, The action of the Eclectic Medical Institution of Cincinnati with regard to giving two full courses of lectures in one year, both of which shall count as such in the said college in its requirements for graduation; and "Whereas, This is a violation of the spirit, if not of the letter, of the rules of this board: therefore, be it "Resolved, That, until this question is settled, the board declines to receive the diplomas granted by the said Institute under date of June 3, 1879." Whether the manager of this institution will gracefully yield to the just demands of enlightened public opinion, as expressed by the State board, or whether he will continue to maintain an attitude of belligerence, remains to be seen. 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It is not a mere stimulant, like the now fashionable extracts of beef, but contains blood making, force generating, and life sustaining properties, preeminently calculated to support the system under the exhausting and wasting process of fevers and other acute diseases, and to rebuild and recruit the tissues and forces, whether lost in the destructive march of such affections, or induced by overwork, general debility, or the more tedious forms of chronic disease. It is friendly and helpful to the most delicate stomach. It is entirely free from any drugs. Dispensed in 16 oz. bottles. "DR. MENSMAN'S BEEF TONIC "Is a complete representative of lean and fat beef, bone, blood and muscle. It consists of all the properties which combine in the development of the animal body, which are liquefied by an artificial process, simulating natural digestion, and retaining all of their alimentary values. 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