The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-11

will be brought 70 close by 4 banquet at
Murphy's Hotel. The banquet, which ia to
begin at $3.50 o'clock. is rendered by the gen.
eral profession of Richmond.
In connection with the meeting OF the Asso-
citation very interesting and valuable collec-
tions Of the various kinds OF surgical instru-
ments and apparatus are exhibited in tho d.
rectors' room. The most complete collection,
which comprises instruments OF the latest
patterns and improvements. Is furnished pY
Messrs. Bartlett 4 Gowens, Of 1871 east MAN
street. Another fine exhibit is made by MessTs'
Polk Miller & Co.
Mr.. Preston Belvin exhibits the Nedoehk
adjustable sofa. for which heis agent ne
sofa is made especially for the use OF physl,
clans and surgeons. and II has been designed
10 he ADAPTED to all the positions OF ni0"o'H
surgery and gynaecology.
AT The wTsTMoRTLAND.
The reception rendered 70 the eminent WIS.,
tors a. .bo WestrnorelAnd last evening WAS IN
every appointment one OF the most elegant
social entertainments ever gwen at this Ia
mons clubhouse The reception was given
Nv Doctors George Ben Johnston, j. 5. Well
ford II. NJ. Taylor, G. Iompkins. ID. j. Cole
man and l.. c. Bosher
The large rooms Of tho Westmoreland wero
profusely and tastefuly decorated with chry-
santhemums, roses and a wealth of growing
eyergreens. The scene presented was very
handsome and the full dressed gathering Of
seventy-five professional men, among whom
were some OF the most eminent lights OF this
continent. was a rare and interesting one.
Following al hour Of enjoyable. social
conversation, supper was announced at 10
o'clock. The tables we're models OF refined
taste and beauty and held a profusion OF
tempting Viands, snch as only long and
varied experience can produce.
Tbs occasion was not accompanied by
qf1pprn- ruaFfuq other formative DUr tle
time WAS glYea up 10 social enjoyment. Il 10
needless 10 say that the wines and champagne
were in quantity and quality equal 70 the
other elegant features Of this splendid enter
tainment.
A bank Of magnificent Jsqueminot roses
adorned the centre of tho combined tables
and gave an exquisite effect to the tasteful
arrangement Of the whole.
supper over the guests scattered 20 the
various rooms of the clubhouse. Al u
o'clock. after a season OF rare social inter-
course, the guests withdrew, with many ex-
pressions OF pleasure for the evenings enter
talnment.
THOSE PRESENT.
Among the many eminent doctors present
were: Joseph Price Philadelphia; Joseph
Tnber johnson. Washington. -. c.: II. +. G.
Wilson Baltimore Dr. Kelly of Johns Hop
kins University D. s. Stone, Washington. ID.
c.. DR.. Nauder Neer Albany. n. J., DR..
Douglas. Louisville j. I. Wilson, Sherman,
Tex; W. II. II. Cobb, Goldsboro. \. c.;
John Wyetb, New York W. b. Rogers. Mem
phis DR.. Baxter. Chattanooga; Cornelius.
kollock, Cheraw :. c.; J. j.. 5.
Davis. Birmingham; DR.. Dane, South
Carolina Dr. Morris, New Aork; Dr.
Kean Buffalo; Or. Dabney. tIniyer-
stay Of Virginia; DR.. AIcheal Baltimore;
DR.. Henry 0. Marcy president Of the Ameri-
can Medical Association. Boston. G. A. l..
Reed, Cincinnati; W. +. Westmoreand. and
the following officers for the four years that
the society has been in existence. w. D.. hag-
gard. Nashville, Tenn, the first president:
Hunter MoGuire Richmond. second president;
George j. Engleman. 81. Louis, third presi-
dent: l.. s. McMurtry. Of Louisville. the
fourth and present encumbent. and W. T.. Is.
Davis. of Birmingham, secretary, 10 whose
individual efforts the organization and the
success Of the society are largely due. The
local profession were out in full force.
Among the distinguished men vet to arrive
are Or. Landon Carter Gray, New York; DR..
Thomas A. Emmett. New York, and DR..
GOOdel. Philadelphia.