Commencement Exercises of the Medical College

AN INTERESTING ADDRESS

Hon J. A. McCullough, of Greenville, Spoke Upon “Effect of Religious Conception Upon Science and the Practice of Medicine”- Large Class Graduated in Pharmacy.

The seventy-sixth annual commencement exercises of the South Carolina Medical College were held last night at the Academy of Music in the presence of a large audience, when eight young men received their diplomas as graduates in medicine and twenty-nine as graduates in pharmacy.

The exercises were of an interesting character and the audience frequently evidenced their appreciation of the numbers of the program and kindly feeling for the graduates in applause The graduates were the recipients of many beautiful baskets and bouquets of towers. The music which interspersed the program was furnished by Metz’s Orchestra.

The exercises were opened with a prayer by Rev. Louis G. Wood. Then came the address of the dean, Dr. F. L. Parker, who welcomed the audience and spoke of the successful term which had just been completed and the brighter prospects in store, alluding to the reopening of tho Roper Hospital and the opportunities which the college has for the advancement of its students in the practical work at the hospital. He then read the list of graduates in medicine and pharmacy, the graduates being in turn presented with their diplomas and having the degrees of doctor of medicine and pharmacy conferred upon them by Major Theodore B. Barker, the president. of the board of trustees. Major Barker congratulated the graduates and spoke words of advice to the young men in handing them their diplomas.

The following is the list of graduates in medicine, in order of merit: W. R. W Howe, Charleston: St J. R. de Ceradeuc, Charleston: W. D. Grigsby, Blaney: W. F. Youmans, Luray: L. M. Stokes, Walterboro; O. F. Eckel, Edinburgh, Ill: J. O. Lea, Hodge; R. E. Yellet, Eutawville.

The following are the graduates in pharmacy: W. L. Adden, Orangeburg: A. P. Barnes, Walterboro: A. M. Barnett, Clover: G. E. Beckman, Charleston; J.C. Becknian, Charleston: C. H. Blake, Ninety-Six: J. T. Borden, Charleston: T. M. Breeden, Bennettaville: F. A Cameron, Charleston: W. H Carrigan, Summerton: J. S. Clark, Springfield: W. C. de Lorme, Dovesville: C. B. Epps, Kingstree: A. G.Evans, Pendleton: M. C. Fishburne, Walterboro: W. W. Garvin, Getsinger; S. C. Graham, Florence: A. S Hair, Wiliston: O. D. Hammond, Backville: O. R. Judy, St. George: R. F. Kee, Rodman: M. F. Kennedy, Jr., Charleston: J. W. Mole, Brunson: S. S. Newell, Anderson: M. M. O’Bryan, Heineman: J. L. Phillips, Rock Hill: R. V. Royal Jr., Mount Pleasant: J. O. Wilhite, Jr., Anderson: H. H. Willams, Chester.

The following are the honor graduates in pharmacy, in order of merit: Messrs Williams, Wilhite, Hair, Graham, O’Bryan, Clark.

Dr. Louis D. Barbot, presented the “College cup” to the first honor man, Dr. Howe. In handing him the cup, Dr. Barbot spoke of the honor to having captured the much prized trophy and he eloquently urged the recipient to bear always in mind the dignity, importance and confidential character or his profession and live up to its teachings, proving himself a true physician and worthy representative of his alma mater.

Dr. G. McF. Mood next presented the medal to the honor man in pharmacy, Dr. Willams, warmly congratulatIng the recipient and speaking earnest words of advice.

Dr. W H. Ziegler then presented the medal of the South Carolina Pharmaceutical Association for the best practical work to Dr. Graham.

The Flank Lander medal for the best article on diseases of children was won by under graduate James R Sparkman, of Georgetown, and it was to have been presented by Dr. Lane Mulally, but on account of the absence of the recipient this number of the program was eliminated.

The valedictories were delivered by Drs. Stokes and de Lorme, or the classes in medicine and pharmacy respectively and both papers were interesting and well delivered, according much entertainment to the audience as to the college authorities and students.

The annual address to the graduates was delivered by Hon. J. A. McCullough of Greenville. The distinguished orator spoke on “The Effect of Religious Conceptions Upon Science and the Practice of Medicine.” It was a scholarly, entertaining and instructive speech and was given the close attention of his hearers throughout.

The exercises were closed with a benediction by Mr. Wood.

Alumni Holds its Session

Immediately after the commencement exercises the, alumni held a session in the New Pavilion Hotel, President Timmerman, M. D., presiding. Much routine business was transacted. The Woman’s Exchange furnished the annual supper, which was served in the New Pavilion Hotels dining room.

Following were the officers elected to serve the ensuing term:

President, R. S. Cathcart, M. D.; first vice president, T. H. Tuten, M. D., Crocketsville; second vice president, J. R. Bell, M. D., Due West: third vice president, Henry Horlbeck, M. D., Columbia; fourth vice president, Arthur F. Doty, Ph. G., Sumter; secretary and treasurer, C. Bunting Coison, M. D.

Executive committee: Robert Wilson, Jr., M. D., chairman, A. Johnston Buist, M. D., A. M. Wylie, M. D., J. H. Frierson, Ph. G., A Robert Taft, M. D., Henry W. deSausaure, M. D., Jos. B. Hyde, Jr., Ph. G.