WILLIAM H. WELCH, M.D., LL.D. 343 



the Emperor of Japan with the Order of the Rising Sun, and was 

 awarded the gold medal of the National Institute of Social 

 Sciences. 



Dr. Welch's renown as a hygienist is as great as his fame as a 

 pathologist. He was one of the prime movers in the creation of 

 the National Tuberculosis Association. As already stated in the 

 historical section, he presided over the first meeting, which re- 

 sulted in the establishment of The National Association for the 

 Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. It was he, in cooperation 

 with Drs. Osier, Fulton, and others, who was responsible for the 

 first tuberculosis exhibit in this country. Those of us who were 

 privileged to visit that remarkable exposition will recall the 

 inspiring and instructive talks that were given on that occasion 

 by Professor Welch. His interest in the tuberculosis problem has 

 been unabated. He has served not only as president, but has 

 been active as a director and member of the executive committee 

 of the National Tuberculosis Association. His advice is fre- 

 quently sought by the officers of the Association, whether he 

 happens to be on the board of directors or not. 



It is Dr. Welch's unique and marvelous ability to judge the 

 merit of educational enterprises and his keen appreciation of 

 worthy scientific endeavors which have caused his counsel to be 

 sought by philanthropic men and philanthropic organizations 

 prior to making donations to an institution of learning or societies 

 or individuals engaged in scientific research. 



Professor Welch has always taken the greatest interest in all 

 that appertains to public health and public welfare. On more 

 than one occasion his powerful pen has combated the nefarious 

 efforts of well-meaning but ill-advised men and women to curb 

 vivisection for purposes of medical research. He has appeared 

 before legislative bodies and by cogent reasoning has shown that, 

 thanks to the results obtained by scientific vivisection, we have 

 obtained the mastery over some of the most fatal and prevalent 

 infectious diseases. Dr. Welch is an ideal teacher whom those who 

 have been privileged to listen to his lectures on pathology will be 

 able best to appreciate, and is possessed of a charming personal- 

 ity. It is, therefore, no wonder that he is so universally beloved 

 by his colleagues and pupils. 



