National Republican., 1883-09-12

UlOng inc Iotumac, beneath the giant tOfosb
trees; we witnessed the joy Of our late be-
loved Prof Proctor on finding there n large
and beautiful specimen of "liquidambar
styracifua;' we distinctly remember the AMI.
mated discussions among the members aboard
of tho probabilities attending the introduction
of the mctrical system, together with its
practical advantages; nor havo we for
gotten tho couHcsies extended by MIR. John
a, Washington and the honorable privilege of
being permitted TO hold special session in
the historic precincts of Mount Vernon, to
have access to rooms not usually thrown open
TO visitors, nor the very valuable syllabus OF
course of study, intended for students, and
other valuable papers prepared and read by
Prof Proctor; the notes and suggestions
directed to the committee on revision Of the
now pharmacopuia by DIR. Squibb; the prac.
tical paper on tho process of porcolation by
Prof. Graham, and many other valuable
papers by the members, together with the
reports Of the various committees submitted
tended TO make it an interesting and in
struCtive occasion.
How few of those old familiar and endcarod
forms who were present then are here with
us? Like the veteran monarchs of tho
forest iew stand surrounded by the multi
tudinous growths Of newer mon, who have
come to aid in the useful works of their
predecessors
Many of those once so we'll known and
jealous have gone forever; yet many old and
familiar faces encourage us by their pres
ence, and l am glad to behold many new
faces whom hope to know better.
In all this there Is o strong evidence that
the association has become what its founders
tondly hoped il would bean elevator of our
profession, a teacher of scientific facts and n
leader into the terra incognito Of broad, right,
free intelligent research.
The sentinels of the dawn are answered by
the ranks of the day. The cry of tho first
decade was "Wo may be-" The decade now
opening gives reply, and says "We are"
During the twenty-five years since our lust
meeting in this city the steps of advance in
professional knowledge may be snid to be
truly wonderful. No less than three official
conventions have been summoned hither
Tho products of their labors have been the
three successive pharmacopwias. Results
have shown that each later edition was far
in advance of its predecessors, the last re-
vision standing as promontory OF solid
worth, a beacon light and guide; rightly
called the indisputable authority of our pro-
fcssion, and u safe bridge by which the young
practitioner may cross over to usefulness; and
it is gratifying fact that the committee of
revision have each, in turn, felt the growing
influence Of this association. Throe-tifths of
the present committee are honored workers
and members of this body.
lie then referred to tho rapid growth of
the literature of the profession. to the labors
of the various conventions, and the results
accruing from them and hoped that tho
time was not distant when every state would
have its organization. The speaker presented
Il general view as to the work of the various
committees, and that of the secretary and
treasurer, and spoke of the high tone which
the drug business should always main
tain.
The relation between tho pharmaceutical
associations and the state is most important
and congenial one, destined to become useful
in many ways. In looking over the present
status of our business in this country we find
the entire trade sound and prosperous. The
supply and quality, both Of drugs and
chemicals is greatly improved. Tho mem
bership of the association now numbers nearly
1,d00.
He recommends states law, entitled the
national pharmaceutical act" to provide for
mutual sustentation, and to encourage the or
ganiZation of new associations. Also, that
the past efforts to have congress recognize
more fully the services and elevate the stand
ing of the apothecaries of the army and navy
by suitably ranking them be renewed lie
earnestly recommends that the list of life
members be increased, and heartily COM
mends the movement TO organize national
retail druggists association. Referring to ap-
-prenticos, he said that they should have judi
cious and thorough encouragement and de-
Neopment from their employers.
Justice demands that statement should
here be made concerning the worthless pills,
inert drugs, and other useless medicines,
which, after being condemned by the medical
examiners of the government rs unfit for
hospital use, are collected and disposed of at
public sale to the highest bidder. In these sales
vast wrong is committed. If the government
rightly refuses to admit worthless drugs into
this country, consistency demands tho entire
lpat mn Of nI n char
acter l suggest that, in accordance with the
spirit that led to our organization, we protest
against future sales being made. Admonish-
ing his hearers to take all work upon which
they are about to enter in TO fair, just, and
prudent consideration, he closed by congratu-
lating the association upon its past achieve
ments, presentstandng, and promising future.
Upon motion of Prof j. p. Remington, OF
Philadelphia, tho presidents address was
referred to u committee consisting Of Messrs
Shinn, Gordon, and Saunders.
The secretary reported that in accordance
with instructions he had notified every col
loge of pharmacy and state association, to the
number of twenty-nine, regarding member
shin, and responses had been generally
received.
Upon motion, an invitation to attend thesC
sessions was extended to the district medical
societies, the medical departments of TIN
army and navy, and the officers of the marine
hospital service. The invitation Of thC
pharmacists of Washington, to participate in
an excursion to Mount Vernon on Friday
was accepted.
At this point committee of the Wholesale
druggists association was received cordially,
and the association proceeded to the selection
of a committee on nominations, with tho
following result:
Chicago, T. II. Patterson; Cincinnati j. d
Wells louisville, Il, c. Piingst; Maryland
Chas. Caspari; Massachusetts, W. w, Bart
lett.
National association Washington, d. G., j
a. Milburn New York, Chas. Rice; Ontario
VIM. Saunders; Philadelphia, G. W. Hancock
pittsburg l.. Emanuel; St Louis, Gust. kock
Alumni ssociation-Chicago. r. ii, Cr0wly
Massachusetts,, c. +. Ii. Markal; Philadel
phia, l.. i. Sayre; st. Louis, j. W. Toaclohede
State Observation-Disclosures, j. G. Candi
duS; Arkansas, J. B. Bond Connecticut ID
Phelps Georgia, j. w. Stamford Illinois
A. L. Ebert Indiana, Leo Eliel; Iowa, w. q
Bryant; Kansas, George Slosson; Kentucky
W. ii. Averill Louisiana, A, X. Finley
Massachusetts, Henry Canning; Mississippi
s. w. Eckford; New Hampshire, c. A. Tufts
New Jersey, IL, p. Thorn New York, w. IL
Rogers; North Carolina, William Simpson
Ohio, j. A. Npgen; Pennsylvania Q. I
George South Carolina, G. j. Iuhn Texas
w. J. Morley; Virginia, c. p. BessOn; Yves
Virginia, 4. Booking,
County and local associations - King
county New York, w. p. De Forest
Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, A, A. Hecb
ley; Lynn, Mass, j. w. Colcord; Dauphii
county, Pennsylvania, j. A. Miller; Rich