The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24
THE GLOWING BOWL.
A Notable Feast In Which Atlanta,
Georgia, Welcomes Her visitors.
Atlanta (Ga.) Constitution,

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Last night the physicians and citizens {
Atlanta rendered to the members and deli
gates of the American Medical Associatio
at the Kimbal house n complimentary ban
quet, which was one of the most elegan
banquets ever seen in Atlanta. Messrs
Scoville, Selden & Company, the proprie
tors of this elegant hotol, did their best t
accommodate their guests and to flrnis
everything that could satisfy the most fas
tidious guest of the happy occasion.
At 9 o'clock the band of the hand of tn
Fifth Artillery appeared in the arcade ant
serenaded the large crowd of ladies ant
gentlemen, who filled the arcades, At hal
past the band led the procession to tn
all-room, followed by five hundred VISITING
physicians and invited guests. In the bali
rom the scene was beautiful to behold
-Four long tables stretched the entire lengtl
of the room, and showed a lavish displa,
of silver and crystal beautifed by quaint
ties of flowers and boutonnies on ever,
plate. The band played beautiful marcel
as the the company entered. When they
were all seated, DR.. Willis Westmoreland
OF the committee on arrangements, an.
nounced an address of welcome by Mayol
Calhoun. The Mayor responded in happy
style, and welcomed our guests in most
hearty manner. His remarks were loudly
applauded The gallery by this time wax
filled with ladies', who were spectators of
the pretty scene. Of the magnificent
menu we can give nothing like an accurate
or full occount. 1t contained all that could
be wished or the most fastidious taste could
have craved. The taste and enterprise of
the proprietors were displayed in the varie-
ty and richness of the spread, which was
much enjoyed. The lavish supply of clarets,
sherries and chamragnes prepared all for
the toasts, were truly delightful The fol-
lowing is a full list of the regular toasts
and the responses:
REGUDAE ToAsTs
The American Medical Association DIR N $
Davis OF Chicago.
Our Retiring President."-Dr Theophilus Paryin
of Indiana.
"Our President Elect."-Dr Louis A Sayre, of
New York
"The Sanitary Commission. DIR Bel, of Ohio
sour Martyr Dead.'-The traditional heroism of
the profession fifty illustrated by the recent noble
accessons to the roll OF honer.-Dr VanDeman, of
Chattanooga.
"The Atlantic Coast."-Gov Alonzo Garcelon, of
Maine.
'The Pacific Slcpe." DIR Cole, of California.
THE Northern Lakes,"-Dr o. W. Wight, of
Wisconsin.
The Gulf ."--Dr Dowell, of Texas.
"Our common cOuntry."-Dr Grissom, of North
Carolina.
"Tho Nestor of American surgery"-Dr Samuel
D Gross
"The Ladies"-Dr Montrosc A Pallum, of New
York.
"The Medical Department OF the Army."-Dr
Woodward
Volunteer toasts
The responses were peculiarly happy and
highly applauded. The band played an ap-
propriate section after each.
One of the most notable features of the
entertainment was the generous interchange
of compliments by one section of the coun-
try to another. Gov. Garcelon, DIR. Gross
and others, spoke of their love of the South,
while DIR. Grissom and Mayor Calhoun
made regular union speeches and lavished
compliments on the north and west.
The flow of good humor was uninter
rupted from first to last. Never was there a
more jolly scene in the city. All the dis
physicians seemed for the
to lay aside all professional care,
and enter fully into the spirit of the occa-
ion. After the regular toasts were offered
here were several VOLUNTEER toasts, which
were as enjoyable as any of the evening.
The entire evening passed by in unbroken
pleasantness. Everything was in elegance
Oefitting the occasion, The programmes
Of toasts were elegantly printed while the
pills of fare printed on heavy silk of all
lues were folded between covers on which
IN engraved picture of the Kimball house
The proprietors did themselves
lonor by their complete success on this
occasion. Though there was a large crowd, |
here was plenty of room and every one
present enjoyed royal good time. 1t was
| night not soon to be forgotten.