Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-22
THE DOCTORS AT RAwLEY-sEcoND Day

valley. Presently, the edge of the red
rising sun is seen peering above the RIDGE
and ascending higher and higher, the now
full eHulgent orb slants his beams down
upon us, dissipating the darkness, and drlV-
ing the damp shadows back into their
rockiest recesses.
Doctors are early risers, and already they
can be seen scattered about the spacious
verandns, and sauntering occasionally III
groups, down the beautiful "loe steps 10
the pavilion covered springs, whence gal
Ions of lifo.g giving waters are each moment
issuing. And almost anything you may
want, in the way of healing, you can get
from this modern Bethesda. Are you run
down.. and in need of tonic? Here flows
the best and finest chalybeate water to be
found in the Old Dominion. Do you need
an Alternative or appetizer? Then drink
from that other spout of iron and sulphur,
or step across to the other side of the pa
yiliou. apd there you will find Il never failing
font of iron and magnesia, whilst just out
side are springs of iodine, markedly cura-
tive Of cutaneous affections "
Now leaving the doctors in the pavilion,
discussing the rationale of action OF the
several waters, few of US, exploring the
grounds, descend still another light OF
steps, and passing over the lawn, by store
filed with fashionable merchandise, and by
bowling alleys, both for ladies and gentle,
| men and billiard tables, already in full
| blast. We stumble ''by mistake" into pleas
ant and we'll kept saloon, where that most
delightful of old-fashioDed Virginia drinks,
the mint iulep, may be had before breakfast:
And further on, we find bath-hou Of
every kind, besides a swimming pool TOR
| ladies. and as we direct our steps towards
the banks Of Dry river, Literally dry noW,)
| we find ourselves Mt the entrance of we'll
snpoin;ed livery, which is always at the
commapd of visitors. On looking up at the
hotel, on our return, we observe that the
bindings, said to be constructed for the ac'
COMMUNICATION Of six hundred guests, consist
of three large houses, connected by covered
WAYS The central being known as the "Elr,
| yiuia", and The right and left, respectively,
As the "Washingtou" and the baltimore
houses. Passing in, we inquire for the post
Office, and find that not only that, but
telegraph office, also, is conveniently con
nected with the reading room But we are
informed that "they have been eating break
fast for some time and although we are
quite late, We find an elegant warm meal IN
waiting for us.
Brcakfas over, we patronize the ten pin
allev, until told that several of the gentle!
sex may be seen indulgng in their favolite
pastmes, croquet, lawn.tennis, and archery
Oh! that archery Nothing, since oul
mothers INDUCED in battledcre and shuttle
cock, nothing can compare with tins MODE
of amusement for gracefulncss and delicacy
of action. Watch that handsome woman
| =. ~ NJ <fIa tti,cy fv tho
the curves of her figure rs rounded as the
bow she bends, whilst her partly averted
face brings into play that most graceful o
muscles. the sterno-cedo mastoid, showing
to the best advantage, the beautiful lines OF
the neck, and the balancing Of The perfectly
posed mead Whilst thus engaged, dis
Greet friend reminding us, that we are il
"the sere and yellow leaf suggests that ",
had better bv about the business whicl
brought us here" and taking cur arm in hi:
leads us to the hall of the convention.
-h4anreall Ia arder
ing gyuecologist in New York, son of Cess
ner Harrison, Of the University of Virginia
and DR.. +. NJ. Robertson, distinguished
South Carulpian, arc invited to seats in tht
convention. and to a participation in debate
Interesting reports Of advances in the dlltr
ent sections are read, and it being the ap
pointed hour for the delivery Of the pres
dents address, DR.. Chancellor engages oul
attention TO his paper-"A brief Review OF
the Origin and History Of Medicine
Then comes the balloting for officers the
society, for the ensuing year. For President
DR.. Harris of Culpeper nominates VIM. L.
Robinson, of Danville. Some one puts in
nomination S. K. Jackson, of Norfolk. The
vote is taken. and Dr. Jackson is declared
elected. There are three Vice Presidents
TO be elected. Harris Of Culpeper; Mcclure
of Winchester; Hicks of Fauquier; Black
ford ofLynchburg; and Clarkson Of Prince
| William are put in nomination. Several OF
these gentlemen decline. DR.. Clarkson Ia
| withdrawing his name, nominated Dr. Ew-
| ell, sur, of Prince William. There being no
other nominations, the balloting proceeds.
and DR.. Jesse Ewell, sur, having received the
highest number of votes is declared elected
lst Vice-President, DR.. Benz. B!ackrord, the
next highest, becomes 2nd Vice. President,
AMI DR.. r. l. Hicks, next, is duly elected
Ord Vice President.
For recording secretary, 1.andon 3. Ed.
wards, and the incumbent, r. G.. Cabell, IT,,
both of Richmond, are nominated. This
brings on very spirited contest, and elo
Guent speeches are made IN advocacy OF
each candidate. DR.. Edwards, one of the
charter members, had held the office aJ IN
tito, uniuterruptelly uutil last year, when
Unexpectedly to himself and to his friends
he was opposed and defeated by Dr. Cabell.
His friends rallyng strongly in support Of
DR.. Edwards OH this occasion, easily elect
him, defeating most excellent incumbent
4. It. Styll, of Richmond, the incumbent
Of the Office, receives the nomination for
treasurer. He being the only nominee, the
secretary, on motion, is requested to cast
the vote of the society for DR.. Styll
For orator, to deliver the address to the
public and the profession, H. NJ. Clarkson,
of Prince William, is nominated. There
being no opposition, the Society, on motion,
elected DR.. ClarSson by acclamation.
1t is now 2 o'clock, aud where ia the
man that can live without dining?" So
asked Owen Meredith. when he was hun
CRY, and so ask we. 1t is moved that we
adjourn for dinner, and it is carried with
remarkable unapimity.
And having dined, what about the dim