Abstract
THIS day and this place, our new Medical Library Hall, are the time and place to remind you of the long tradition behind the Annual Oration of the Worcester District Medical Society.The first oration of which we have record was given one hundred and fifty-six years ago. Since 1795 an oration has been given annually to this society almost without interruption to the present day. There were, however, a few calm years with no orations. For instance, a hundred years ago the orator declined to give his oration and was excused. It makes one realize that if one has . . .

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