If we have anything we think good in theory or practice, or any interesting case, let us report to our society. I believe everything presented should be in writing, for very few physicians are good extemporaneous speakers, and all members should have such notice of the subject of all papers to be read before the society as will give them time to prepare for intelligent discussion; for unless a man has a clear idea of his subject he is liable to wander off into a labyrinth of side issues. When appointed for a paper, we should have it ready and be on hand to read it. We should have more papers published, and to better prepare them for publication, each society should have an editor and a publication committee, with ability and power to revise, correct and publish papers and reports of the society. _Third._ We should support our society with our influence. All have an influence, and there is no neutral ground. It must be for or against. Never was there a time when there was more need of the support of the good men in the profession. The code of medical ethics has been attacked. The American Medical association has been attacked. An attempt has been made to make the one obnoxious and destroy the harmony and usefulness of the other. _Fourth._ We should be prompt in paying our dues and all other necessary demands that may be made on us by our society. Negligence—for it is seldom or never inability—on our part may not only embarrass the society, but tend to destroy our interest in it. I have a great regard for the Venango County Medical Society. It was the first society I joined after graduating, over twenty years ago, and I have always highly prized the friendships herein formed. Death has taken some from us, good men and true, but I am pleased to see that we are also adding to our number so many young men, and growing in strength. Let us each do our part to keep up this growth, so that when we are weighed in the balance we may not be found wanting. I thank you for your kind aid and forbearance throughout the year. May our society live long and prosper. The Cleveland Medical Gazette. _A MONTHLY JOURNAL OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY._ ONE DOLLAR PER ANNUM IN ADVANCE. All letters and communications should be addressed to the CLEVELAND MEDICAL GAZETTE, No. 5 Euclid Avenue, CLEVELAND, OHIO. A. R. BAKER, M. D., _Editor_. S. W. KELLEY, M. D., _Associate Editor_. EDITORIAL. THE LATE DR. ALFRED C. POST.