The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-01-11

fessioo- Every valuable discovery made by them duly
considered gathered and placed the archives
of true medical science.
False dognas will be taught; aud erroneous theories
urged by the learned and talented; but time win prove
them futile it would tr epcure light his
cigar by the corruscaon of meteor that fits athwArt
the skyP
After the address following toasts were offered:
p. Conkle.-' Home for Invalids.' May the oppor-
tunity of curing the sick be equal the ability of the
Physician and Assistants. Which received all approx
ate and feeling response from NJ. H. Smith.
Mrs S. NJ Jenkns.-In the language of H. W. Beech
er, Whom love own. Therefore we say of DR.
Hayes he doctor. Dr. Hayes said he was the per.
son, and would offer no more ia response. But
1t he.'
Mrs J. A Jones said she would say, the anguage of
old adage fiend in need is friend indeed And
such Dr. Hayes has been to me.
Mrs. NJ L. Snow said DIR. J. Hayes and lady asn Miss
Hinksy, will be held in grateful remembrance by
me- May the richest of Heavens blessings rest upon
them.
Miss Libbie B. Kent.-The Family and the Home are
institutions of the Bible God bless Home aud
Family.
Kate Jennines-Mrs. Hayes As she has been a bless
ing to us may God bless her.
Mrs. A. M. Pease.-AIiss Hnkley. May her unwearied
kindness receive reward this world and in the world
to come-a thousand fold.
Miss H:nkley responded, saying, should all aim to
obey the Golden Rule. They who would be happy must
seek the happiness of others.
Miss Hinkley hen offered Our patients present and
former. May the blessings of Heaven be never less
bounifu than the of the sparkling water
at the Home
Isaac Phelps.-May the vine cingng the be en-.
beae of the sympathy exhibited by the friends of Or
Hayes in all cases of emergencies.
Miss o. E. Roberts -Christmas May remember
the laws of love BE taught.
A. P. Conkle-May the Invalids of the Home
welcome each returning Christmas favorable oppor-
unity for showing their gratitude to DR.. Hayes and fam
ny-Also their respects to-the Home patrons.
Many the heartfelt thanks and God bless you all,
in response. Then infuite pleasure, were
amused by abridged conversation between the wider
Bedot and Crane Then followed charade, which gave
Eest the entertainment After which. of the pa
tients exhibited the Mock Elopement amusing the pa
tents aud others much perhaps. did Bsrnum when
he first harnessed the quadrupeds the plow
Dr. Hayes said that might be thought that the friends
had by this time the flower of the family but for
fear they had he wished to bring her forth
rel marked family -four produced. A screen was
then removed, and Christmas Tree exhibited and
examined by ALL which could be surpassed by its
beauty and simplicity. ornamented with prouson of
gifts too to mention, from the paper lantern
a beautiful boquet of artificial flowers. 1t not
loaded with such costly presents Nicholas Claud,
Queen Dido would have done, but lSdened principally
with the productions uf the ingenious and willing hands
of two amiable ladies Mt the Home The Chairman
announced the distribution of gifts next in order when
A. p ConkIe presented to Dr. Hayes, saying, Dr.
Hayes behalf of the Home patients present to you
this cane, eblemac of assistance, ready for but
more emblematic assistance than you, my dear sir
with your knowledge of medicine ready to relieve the
Invalid.
To which DIR. Hayes acknowledged his appreciation Of
their tribute of respect in feeling manner, calling
their attention to of The made OF the
from the ancient patriarch leaning upon it as he pro
nounced the blessing upon his to the made of it
by Senator Brooks upon Senator Sumner, resulting in d
fine opportunity for the physicians make notorious
their skill Providence dealt final blow Brooks and
he early numbered with those that Brown
Seguard, the great Psychologist of Paris, applied the
moxa to Mr. Sumner and after wards sent him to ap-
propriae place to receive water reatment which result
ed in .
An Album then presented to Mrs Hayes by Miss
Hnkley saying gives much pleasure 10 present to
you in behalf present family and patients Of the
Home this Album with their autographs, which you will
intrinsic value but a tribute of respect.
To which Mrs, Hayes responded, Friends your gift is
thankfully received You will pardon for inviting
guests TO place their upon these fair pages
that may cherish them, well yours a msmento
Of the meeting of the friends at the Home December
26th, 1859.
The tree then relieved of its ornaments aud each
came forward and received gifts his
called. Although the gifts not pecuniary
bic, they eceivsd bes' owed wi mingled feel
ing OF mirth and gratitude.
As the language and etiquette of gift consist
in its pecuniay value but in the spirit which it is be-
slowed with aectionvte heartfelt wish in the act,
thought all those present. thinks every lady and
gentleman.
The Chairman theu announced that would adjourn
sine de and took leave of the guests by bidding them
affsctionate Good night P. CONKLE,
Mt. Union, o.