The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-09-27
Especial correspondence OF the Globe,
Pharmaceutical AssOcia-
tiOn

BURLINGTON SET. 2Jth.
EJito, If the GoBe On Wednesday
afternoon the Vermont Pharmaceutical
Association accompanied BY ladies and in
yited guests, to the number of about one
hundred were escorted from the American
Hotel by the Queen City Band to Central
Wharf, '"hora ti.~: ~,~ha~isod on tho Oalos
Amcs to enjoy an excursion to Pittsburgh
on the invitation of Wells, Richardson, 4
Co. wholesale druggists of Burlington. The
weather was desirable and the fine view of
the scenery on either shore of Lake Cham
lain added pleasure to the trip so ENJOYABLE
was the occasion and the excellent music
| discourscd by the band that the distance
seemed too short, for many of the more
/ jolly of the party. On their arrival the
Association marched to the hotel of Fouquct
( &Co.wherc an excellent collation. was await
, ing them. President Sherman took the head
of the centre table and either side were
seated cx-prcsicnt Frederick butcher,
Prof. II. NJ. Sceley of Middebury, DR.. Z.
W. Bedford of New York and other promi-
nent guests. During the banquet the band
dscoursed sweet strains of music.
At the close ofthc feast President Sher.
man commanded the attention of the as
scmbly and announced that the brief time
remaining before their departure might be
protitably filed with the feast of reason and
flow Of soul.
On motion OF 4. W. Higgins of Rutland
Frederick butcher of st. Adams was cleo
ted toast master, who after repeated calls
arose and addressed the assembly as follows
NJ. President and Br0the, Members; |
had heretofore supposed that it was the duty
of the president to do all the speech making
on such occasions. always did it allwhcn
| held the office, and supposed when |
turned it over to another that had got done
talking. But may be allowed to congrat-
ulatc the Association on the pleasant time
we are having.
The transition from Wonder hall in Bur-
lington IN this capaciou, dining hall has
been rapid and pleasing. Bcrnc over the
waters by the noble steamer, We have left
the discussions of theories and have devoted
ourselves to gastronomic development. As
l look upon your complaisant countcuances
rcplcte with satisfaction, and consider this
dcmoralized dinner table, can safely say
that Mis part of our programme has been "A |
decided success, and congratulate YOU up- |
on your high achievements in this depart |
mcnt II is great mistake to think that |
druggist, and especially one of this Asso- |
citation, must be thin and cadaverous poor |
feeder. | notice quite number of our |
friends here, and to mention your humble |
servant, who are striking rcfutation OF this |
base SANDER, have found by experience |
that there is nothing like straightforward |
legitimate trade. accompanied by II clear
conscience. 10 promote symmetry, beauty
and rotundity of form. Upon an occa sion
like the present, when we have had so much
enjoyment, aud that, too, without expense to
ourselves Applause, it would be ungratcful
did We not refer to the generous originators
and donors of this excursion. The noble
generosity which has prompted and carried
out so successfully this excursion in honor
of Vermont pharmacists is worthy our high |
commentator, and we tender to our friends
of the house of Wells, Richardson & Co.
our sincere thanks. One of the former
members of the firm who is present, was
military man, as brave and valiant in the
presence of the foe, as he and his former
associates have shown themselves success
full as purveyors. am reminded of an in
cident which occurred ON the frontier of
Vermont during the Canadian rebellion
some 80 years since, when the inhabitants
Of The border, becoming alarmed, sent to
st, Adams for help to defend their homes
and firesidcs. Two of the brave soldiers
were guarding four posts apiece, and did 1t
quietly and somnolcntly. To a call of the
commanding officer and question as to who
they were, one replied "The brave and