Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-10-02
Tne PharmaceutIcai Convention.

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On Wednesday afternoon the associa-
ton, including ladies and gentlemen,
numbering, with. invited guests. one
hundred persons, embarked on the steam
er Cakes Anes for Pittsburgh, in ac-
cordance with the invitation extended
to them by Wells, Richardson s Co., of
Burlington. The Queen City Band &C
companied them and furnished fine nln-
sic for the occasion. f. c.. ~ .,.s.
Upon arriving at Pittsburgh the par
ty proceeded to Bouquets hotel, where
an elegant repast awaited them. Presi-
dent Sherman took the head of the CEN
ter table, thanked on either hand by ex-
president butcher and his esteemed
father, Mr.. L. L. butcher, Dr. Bedford
of New York, Prof. Seeley, DR.. Cur
rier, Gen. William Wells, and other
prominent members and guests of the
association.
On motion of Mr.. Higgins of Rutland,
Dir. Frederick butcher was chosen toast
master, and was brought to his feet by
persistent calls for a speech. ......-.
After few pleasant and well adapted
remarks by Mr.. butcher, Mr.. Edward
Wells was called for and responded in a
few words. Gen. Wells next addressed the
association, and he was in turn followed
by Dr. Bedford of York After which G.
G. Benedict and A. G. Spear of Burling-
ton, and L. L. butcher of st. Adams,
addressed the company,
The announcement of the approach
Of the steamer for Burlington, put an
end to the festivities, and the company
were soon embarked on the boat for
their return to Burlington. The passage
home was rapid, and enlivened by fine
selections from the band.
THURSDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Upon assembling on Thursday, DR., c,
E. Gates of Stowe, pesented an interest
ing scientific paper entitled "What prep
arations of botanical remedies give most
positive results ?? --....-...
The paper called out Mr.. Bedford,
who entertained the association with
many interesting remarks concerning
the manufacture of fluid extracts, elk
irs, etc. He favored the plan of every
pharmacist manufacturing his own prep
arations. Many members took part in
the able discussion which followed.
NJ. X. Paine, of Windsor, VT, read a
paper entitled "Ought prescriptions to
be filed more than once without orders
from physicians?"
The following gentlemen favored the
negative -Messrs. Paine and Currier.
Dr. Bedford and others took the OPP
posite side, and the views of the latter
prevailed.
Mr.. Van Patten, from the committee
on the presidents address, reported,
recommending the election of delegates to
the Vermont Medical Society, and also
that every member accept a query for
investigation, as by this means only
could the interest in the meetings of the
association be kept up. The report was
adopted.
The committee on the progress of
pharmacy, through their chairman, Mr.
Van Patten, reported at length. The
report is a very able resume of pharma-
ceutical matters throughout the country,
and shows gratifying progress in phar-
macy among the druggists of Vermont
Mr. Van Patten then read an elaborate
paper on disinfectants and their uses,
which was of more special interest to
the profession than to the pnblic. H..
A discussion was then had on the re-
port of the committee on legislative
action. On motion of Mr.. Fem, of
Rutland, the report was ordered to lie.
AFTERNOON.
Mr. Paine, of Windsor, offered the
following resolution which was adopted:
Res05red, That the thanks Of this As
ISOLATION be rendered to Messrs. Wells,
Richardson &; Co. for the delightful ex-
cursion, the bounteous repast, and aid
mirable music, which all contributed to
render yesterday day to be long held
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IN peasant remembrance ny thoSe paftl-
cipating- s........
On motion of Dir. Van Patten, Prof
Seeley of Middlebury College, and Mr..
P. w. Bedford of the New York College
of Pharmacy, were elected honorary
members of the association.
The following standing committees
were then announced by the President
Executive Committee. butcher,
st. Adams; |. n. Thorn, Brattleboro
"a. o w. ~ I5ilggins, tt9tla an, -
Gates NI0Trisyille Fr larr, isl. Fem Rnt
land; B. j. Kendall, NJ. D., Eposburgh
Falls.
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pelier, Francis Fem, Rutland NJ. K.
Paine, Windsor
The following delegates were elected
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