National Republican., 1883-09-13

made, and advised combination of phar-
macy with comfort. A detailed course of
recommendations were then made for
future conventions, and the duties of,
tho several committees varously discussed
The amount of expenses OF tho Niagara Falls
convention in 1852 was shown; also that there
remains an uncNpeudcd balance of amusc
mcut iund of $225Ui.
Motions aud Count ermotions were then Of
fercd in regard TO tho report. Some of the
delegates favored abolshing thc entertain
mcnt committee, and letting tho individual
members entertain themselves. Others ta-
NOrcd It's continuance. Tho report WIS finally
referred 10 u committee, and tho balance of
the fund ordered TO 30 turned over TO the
trCaurcr to be he'd rs special fund TO pay
for ANY future entertainments
\ lively discussion upon the question of dis
charging the entertainment committee fol-
lowed Tho Cummittcu were. however dis
CHARGED, and nlmo1t immediately, upom mo-
tiun, the vote to discharge was considered
and the committee continued.
Tko chairman of the committee OIL papers
and queries arose mud said after this lively
debate, have just received Il paper upon pills.
IT will have quieting effect upon the meet
ing"
Mr.. Shinn replied "At this stage of the
game thinl, that supper would have II de.
cidcdly more quicting effect anu l move that
we adjourn"
The president announced several committee
meetings, and this convention adjourned until
o'clock this morning.
The government medical officers, upon in
vitation, will attend the session of the asso-
citation to-day.
While the association was holding its fore.
noon session yesterday Mr.. Charles Becker,
the local secretary, was called into the ex-
hiDit hall, o5tcnSiDly on Il matter of business,
by one of the exhibitors. Upun reaching the
center Of the hall he was instantly surrounded
by crowd OF gentlemen in charge of various
booths. ana Mr.. John L. Hancock of Balti-
moro, mounted II box and made neat little
speech, expressing the gratitude of the oXhib-
itOis for tho many CUurtesies shown them.
AS token of our regard for yOu," said the
speaker "allOw us to present You with
this token as u slight evidence of our
appreciation of your urbanity and CX-
c3lent social qualities" Mr.. Becker was
then handed a beautiful and costly tea ser
viCc Of nine pieces and a frosted silver salvcr,
with tho inscription, Presented to Charles
Becker by the exhibitors at the thirty-ilrst
annual meeting OF the American Phnrnia-
ccutical association, Washington, ID. G.. Sept
H. II, -, and H. 1855 Mr.. Becker was
taken totally by surprise, but managed to
reply In very happy manner. Mr Charles
Crandall. ASS an superintendent of tho mu
ssum building, WAS then called upon, and, in
like manner presented with fine seal ring.
Mr.. John r. Hoover assistant dOorl; ccper of
the building, from whom the exhibitors havc
received many favors, was next called upon
and presented with n scarf pin Of handsome
design. Tho assembly then dispersed.
The following programme will bo carried
out between to-day and Saturday: To-day
Visit TO the United States treasury, patent
Office, and other government buildings, under
the direction oil DR.. A. j. Shafhrt. Third
session. from y. m. to g u. IN. Reading Of
scientific and pharmaceutical papers Ban
quet at Abncr's hall at G:30 y. IN. sharp.
Music, toasts, aud accessory pleasures. Ladies'
special entertainment at Arlington hotel at 8
J.. m. Instrumental music, jubilee, and plan
tation songs by a culored chorus Reading
and ice cream. Under the direction of Mrs
Schafhrt. To-morrow-Iourth session, from
10 a. m. to p. m. reading of pharmaceutical
papers, and adjournment. Potomac oxcur-
sion at 3 p. M, including visit TO Noun
Vernon. Music and lunch. This entertain
mont is rendered to members of the 4. r. a.
by Washington pharmacists ms n mcmcnto OF
their thirty-irst annual meeting. The cX-
cursion will be under the direction of q local
committee appointed by tho Washington
Pharmaceutical association. Saturday--EX-
cursions as arranged by the committee, and
the departure of delegates for home.
The committee of teaching and colleges,
American Pharmaceutical association, met
1t st evening, but transacted no business.
They adjourned to meet at 10 o'clock this
morning at the Arlington hotel. Tho coun-
cilwas organized last night with the same
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