National Republican., 1883-09-15
The Visiting Druggists Given Sail Down the
River 10 Mount Vernon.
A Feast Spread for Them on the Lawn
Of the Old Mansion.
The Trees and Buildings Made Cay with Bunting by
Day and Brilliant with Light at Night
Zig Talk on tho Return Trip-A List of
the Guests.

meeting of the American Pharmaceutical
convention, which has just closed its sessions
in this city, made o pilgrimage to Mount
Vernon yesterday afternoon on the steamer
Mary Washington, in charge of the Washing
ton pharmacists. As the steamer glided
away from her wharf with hundreds of flags
and banners tapping and floating out upon
the breeze, the marine band, which had taken
position on the upper deck, discoursed sweet
and cnlivening strains Of music. The many
historical points along the Potomac were
passed and pointed out to the strangers by
the Washington druggists who were cvory-
where indefatiRably catering TO the pleasure
of their 600 guests. The two hours of the
voyage was pleasantly spent in conversation
and singing, the latter recreation being led
by DR.. Ford, of Capitol hill, and Harry Rich
ardson (Happy Harry, Of New York, who
led the vocaistic band from an elevated posi-
tion on the poop" deck. When Mount
Vernon was reached it was discovered that
tho historic surroundings had been most
elaborately decorated for the occasion with
gay colored flags, chinese lanterns, and other
articles used in tho decorative art Every
tree and bush seemed TO bear the emblomatic
red, white, and blue, so suggestive TO the
throng of visitors.
Upon the lawn crested hill, in the rear of
the old manor six long tables, containing
over six hundred covers, had been spread and
decorated with flowers, fruit pyramids, and
colossal frosted mortars and pestles, at which
the guests seated themselves, after q tour of
inspection through the house and grounds,
and partook of the following menu: Raw
oysters, chow chow horse radish, Catsup, VII
emma bread, Boston crackers, French rolls,
corned beef, sugar cured ham, tomatoes, Gu
cumbcr salad, smoked tongue, tenderloin of
beef, potato salad, lettuce salad, cold chicken,
chicken salad, lobster salad, crab salad, Rus
sian salad, pound cake, jelly cake, fruit and
mixed cakes, oranges, peaches, apples, grapes,
wine punch, and French coffee.
Over the long white spread tables with
their chattering and smiling occupants, long
lines of tri-colored lanterns and flags were
arranged, their beauty intensified by tho
dark green background,of foliage, while the
declining sun cast o mellow glare through
the trees upon the picturesque scene, and
the marine band discoursed its best airs with
n re-echoing gladness through the green
vaulted lanes and glades. A corps of aproned
walters rushed about, and all nature appeared
TO smile upon the rustic banquet
After supper the scene was equally beauti-
full. The sun had disappeared in halo of
gold and crimson, and the silvcry moon had
risen, mingling its wierd light with that of
thousand lanterns. Fireworks and Greek
fires were displayed, causing grotcsuue
shadows to surround the antique homeplace
of tho father of his country. Songs and
glees were sung, with speeches mado and
twilight rambles over the crests indulged in
by the guests, while the hosts busted them
selves with the preparation Of other amuse-
ments.
After few pleasant hours the party re-
ID to the boat, full of enthusiasm and
and the homo trip was made amidst
"a, singing, and Fusio by the band.
ely after leaving Mount Vernon the
resident of the association, Charles A.
.enisth, of Pennsylvania, summoned the
.elegates into the rear saloon for the purpose
OF expressing their thanks to the Washington
pharmacists for the entertainment rendered
them. The meeting was organized by the
election Of Charles A. Heinisth as chairman
and James L. Shinn, of Philadelphia, secre-
tary.
Tho following gentlemen were then ap-
pointed committee on resolutions T.
Roberts Baker, Richmond, Va; Prof. Joseph
i. Pennington, Pennsylvania; w. 8. NJ. Cor
don, Ohio, and +. II. Whiting, of Massachu-
sotts. During the absence of the committee
Mr. Russ, of New Jersey, on the part of tho
pharmacists of his state, arose and thanked
the Washington druggists for the magnificent
treatment the delegates had received Mt
their hands. Prof. Morkoe, of Boston,
followed. and said This is the pleas
antest occasion of my life. The Wash
ingtOh pharmacists have left no stone
unturned for our pleasure" Col. T. Roberts
Baker, of Virginia, was the next speaker.
He referred to the noble and magnnnimous
treatment Of the Washington druggists and
characterized it as true Virginia hospital
ity." Glowing tributes were paid to the
Washington brethren by Messrs. Kline, of
Philadelphia; Prof Shelter, ofLousvllc ex-
President Luhn, Of South Carolina; Wells,
of Ohio; Bristol, of Connecticut; Tufts, of
New Hampshire Henry Canning, of Bos-
ton. and j. H. Randolph, of Virginia.
The committee returned at this point and
reported the following resolutions which
were unanimously adopted;
Whereas the visiting members of the American
phanmacoutlonl nsS1cinlon appreciate heartily
fre es in the capital city Of the countr!
ECSGlred, That uur thanks DO EXTENDED to them
~. the very ENJOYABLE excursion to the shrine
OF the father of our country, which we shall cher
ish as one OF beautiful remembranccs OF our an
nual reunions
RCsmircd, That our especial thauks arc due e
the ladies nt the city of Washington whu have 81
kindly given their time and grnced many &c
caslots WIN their GEM u prcscrcei and our lie
who are with us Will ever romgrnLrr with me 8
grateful feelings their courteous attention.
Three cheers and tiger was then givel
with will for the Washington pharmacist
and the city Of Washington, which were re
spondcd TO by President w. S. Thompson, O
this city, who said: "Theso manifestation
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For You, gentlemen, we have labored, and b,
these expressions we have been moro than rc
paid for our efforts. This is an event upoi
which language fails. We only hope that yol
may drape the memories of this day with tn
fringes of your heart, surround it with til
gold frame of your mind, and remember i
for u.s." Continued applause.
Mr. Charles Becker, the local secretary, o
this city. was nest called upon, and in happ.
speech said. If the remembrance of to-day b.
pleasure to you one and all, We will be ampl.
repaid
Tho meeting adjourned with the singing o
"Old Lang Sync" aud amid much enthusiasm
The committee of Washington pharma
cists, to whom the credit Of tho gal
and magnificent occasion of yesterda,
Is due, comprises Mcssrs. w. s. Thompson
John A. Milburn, II. A. Johnston
X. J.. Elliot, j. Waters Drew, Chas. Becker
w. q. Duckett, G. A. Prentiss, Paul Reinlino
q. q. G. Simms Prof Waggaman, Chas S
Price Il. B. Ferguson, George Woodbridge, w
B. II. Davis, B. u. Sutter, Arthur Nattans, l.
e., Bishop. Frank Criswell, j. i. Purdy, l., ID
Walter, ID. p. lIickling, Thos j. Jones, O.
Christiani, j. r. Walton, A. KlOczewiski, S
L. Shrovo, Oscar Coumbo, and Geo, Lockhart
The ladies' reception committee Of thi
city, composed of the wives Of we'll know
druggists who catered TO tho pleasure ant
comfort Of tho visiting ladies' was composeI
81 Mrs. w, B. I. Davis, Mrs. Chgrles Fickling
MIS- IL. A. Johnston, Mrs. George Lock
hart, Mrs. X. l.. Elliot, Mrs. Charles
Hcckcr, Mrs. Charles rrentiss, Mrs. q
IT, CJumbC, Mrs, w. $. Thompson, Mrs. w
G., DuCkCtt, Mrs. G.. G., G. Simms Mrs G