The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

III Ihio oi'y, "uJoufued Oh FRIDAY morning. w
gavelast week brief synopsis Of TIL. pro,ee
ings of The frs' and second days
Among the papers that were read during tn,
session were one by DR.. Thos. P. Atkinson. O
Nottoway, on the physiological difference be-
tween the white and black races; one by DR.. An
person, of Smyth Co., ON Pelvic abcess one BY
DR.. Gray, on the hyperdermic use Of Sulphate
Of Strychnine as an optic nerve stimulant; one
by DR.. Ed. Cunningham, of Richmond, on ths
common affections of the eye; one by d.. 9. B
knee joint of a new born child; one by Dr..
Payne, OF Fauquier, on the fevers of the Piedmont
region of Va. ; one by DR.. W. w. Parker, Of
Richmond. on the use Of the Sewing Machine
also very able AMI interesting report of a case
of extra-uterine pregnancy by DR.. w. D. Hooper
of Liberty, Va.
At night on the second day, after the Presi-
dents address (Dr. Fauntleroy, of this city,) an
able an cru lite production on the 'sCorrelation
Of Forces" the com nittse on nominations repor
ted, and the following olsisers were elected for
the following year
DR.. Harvey Black, of Blackburg, Montgomery
o.!President; A S. Payne. Iof Fauquier county,
Il. Latham, of Lynchhurg, R. K. Burgess of Nor
folk, j. H. Claiborne, of Petersburg, s. Keanerly
of Augusta, and c. Fairfax, of Richmond, Vice
elected DR.. L. B. Edwards recording Secretary
DIR. F. D. Cunningham, Of Richmond Carrespon
ding Secretary, and DE-. r s. Hamilton, of Staun-
ton, Treasurer.
On the third day au interesting paper was road
by DR.. W. D. Hooper, of Liberty, on Fractures
of Lower Extremity an able and elaborate one
upon 'Disease of the Eye,s' by Prof. F. D. Gun
bingham, of Richmond Medical College, one by
DR.. J. H. Claiborne. of Petersburg, upon Diphe.
ria, and one from Prof Cabel of the University
of Va urging upon the Legislature the propriety
of legislation to enable the State Board of Health
to carry out the objects for which it was formed.
DR.. Eyster exhibited several photo micrographs
showing the value of the microscope in minute
physiological research, and remarked that the
thanks OF the medical profession of the entire
country are due to Assistant Surgeon Woodward,
United States Aary, for the prepare tons.
DR.. Eyster also exhibited several circulars from
the Surgeon Generals office: ~ Report on pho
tographing astrological preparations by sunlight
with nine photo mcrographs (2) Report on
histology of inmate blood vessels, SO. (3) A let
ter on the mosquito.
DR.. R. s. Hamilton of this city was elected to
deliver the annual address, in Norfolk, at the
next session of the society
Tae balance Of the day was taken up mainly
in the discussion of Medical subjects, and the
night appropriated to the consideration of the re-
gular question "diptheria, which had been Sc
lected at the last session.
Thursday night, at ten O'clock the society ad
journed at the Hall, to meet at the American ho-
tel to partake Of magnificent supper given by
the Medical Profession Of this county, under the
supervision of DR.. W s. McChesney. Besides
medical gentlemen, Mayor Trout, the members of
the press of this city. half dozen lawyers and
other prominent citizens were present After
about an hour devoted to su5stantials, among
which oysters, venson, cartridges, salad etc.. may
be mentioned, attention was turned to delicacies
and the popping of champagne aud drinking Of
l.
ate toast from the retiring president DR.. Fauntle-
roy, which was handsomely responded to by DR..
Black of Blackburg, thu president elect. This
was followed by large number insaccession,
mostly well-spoken and appropriately responded
to. 1t is impossible to recall anything like all!
Or remember the order in which they came but
amongst them may DE mentioned one
% the citizens of Staunton, by Prof. Cunning
1am, of Richmond Melical College, responded to
~ Hon. A. II. H. Stuart Que to the Legal pro-
'sssion by DR.. Payne, of Lynchburg, responded
o by COLI B. Baldwin /; one to Western Lunat:c
Asylum, by DR.. NJ. II Walker Of Richmond, re-
'ponded to by DR.. F. T. Stribling one to the D
D. aud B. Institute. by Dr. s. Kennerly of Au-
susta, responded to by Cap. Chas D. Mccoy
one, standing, to University of Va, By DR.. Nc.
oonali of Sovingtoa, RESPONDED to by DR.. w. B.
fowles, of the University one to Stanton, beau.
isul in many things especially in women, by DR..
chancellor, responded to by s. T. Phillips and
'reston Baylor, Esqs; one to 'the Country Doc
orr by r. S. Hamilton, responded to by DR.. D
V. Hanger one to the Press of Staunton by
'r. Blackboard of Lynchburg, responded to by
v H. H. Lynn, aud many Others among which
'ere the serious, comic, eloquent, humorous, and
early all appropriate and in good taste
Thisjoyous occasion-the pleasant conclusion
t a three days session OF harmony, interest and |
roit to the members of the State Medical Soce : |
?, and doubtless Of great good to the people, will
ing be remembered by those who participated |
it; and it is pleasant to know that the dele
ates from abroad went away with the best i'm
ressons of Staunton. its professional men, its
and its citizens generally.
LEVY Bro, RIcHMoND.-One of the most at
ractive sights in Richmond is the splendid new
tore of Levy Bros, ON Main street. The ener-
y and comprehensive business capacities Of the
roprietors of this great Southern emporium,
onstituting as it does of the chief adornments
the city, have thrown new life into the trade
fthe metropolis. The building is five stories in
eight, about. $50 feet deep, with frontage of
boat SO feet, at guess. The first basement
DOR is filled with packed goods, the second, ap-
repriated to carpets of every texture from the
nest and most costly to common, and wolen
nd cotton goods; the third hoor is the sales
pom, and the two upper stories ladened with ev-
~ variety of fabrics that the demands of CO.
'ssal wholesale and retail establishment REQUIRE.
To step into the sales room about the middle
the day, sight is presented worth obseryipg