The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-12

The National Association Began Their >es>
sions Last Sight.


Tho first session Of the National Whole
sale Druggists AS collation. was called 10
order in the Assembly room, on the 9Th
floor Of The jefferson last evening. by
Colonel John T.. Purcell. Of Richmond,
president OF the Association.
Mr. a. Il. Morrison. Of Minneapolis, the
secretary of the Association was at his
desk and the attendance of members
considered large for "a first nights meet
, inc.
Colonel Purcell asked Mr.. r. W. Pow
crs, Of Richmond chairman OF the En-
ttrtainnent Committee TO address the
Association and before he made the re-
quest, welcomed the visitors in few
well chosen and impressively spoken
sentences
Mr.. Powers had a hearty reception and
seconded very cordially the words Of
welcome which Colonel Purcell had
spoken 10 them on this, their first visit
TO Richmond, abiding pleasantly to the
efforts So many made 10 reach Richmond
during the war lie was glad 10 well
come them, he said. in such a magnih-
cent hotel and pleaced also that the
weather was so fine. so they could drive
and see the city.
Mr.. Powers outlined ahead the pro-
gramme of entertainment, provided and
hoped that the efforts OF the committee
10 make their stay pleasant would be
successful.
MAJOR RANDOLPHs GREETING.
Mr. Powers then introduced Major Nor
man V. Randolph. who, on behalf Of the
home members of the Entertainment
Committee, welcomed. and again seconded
the welcome of Colonel Purcell and Mr..
Powers
He told them OF the various historical
points Of interest TO be seen IN Richmond
! and hoped they would use their leisure
time well i'm viewing them all.
Major Randolph then turned 10 the ma
terial side OF Richmond. and told OF her
Industries and her factories. and her bust
ness. and reminded his hearers that in
1860 every thing here was lost.
The city was ashes. AT least the business
part of it was, and all business houses
were swept away.
lie proudly called attention to the pres
ent population and prosperity Of Rich
mond.
Major Randolph said the first sleeping
| car ever made, was built I'm Richmond
by Mr.. Thomas Dodamead I'm 1886. and
one can see from the top of the Jefferson
the first place where pig-iron was made
| in America.
lie also told them OF the building and
| operation Of the first trolley car system
Richmond.
Major Randolph made a good impress
/ sion uton the association, and received
I liberal applause.
AT this point Colonel Purcell read tele-
gram from Mr.. j. G. Ebel. Of Minneapolis
i'm which he sent TO each and all friendly
and fraternal greeting, with best wishes
tor a pleasant and profitable meeting
The reading OF the telegram was heard
THE PHARMACISTS.
The next business was the reception OF
delegates from the Pharmaceutical Asso-
1 cations of Virginia. Illinois. New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Michigan and the American
Association.
These credentials were presented.
Virginia Pharmaceutical Association
Hugh Blair. Richmond; Charles G.. Ma
phus. Charlottesville; DR.. IL. W. Cole, or
Danvile.
Illinois Pharmaceutical Association
| I. Hesselroth. Chicago: w NJ. Sempill,
] Chicago: q. H. Sehrbeck, Moline; G. i.
Engelbard, Chicago.
! New Jersey Pharmaceutical Assocla-
| tion-Gerhard Mennen. Newark. \. j.;
! Charles J.. Dare Brdgeton, y. j.; Joseph
Merritt. Woodbury., ~ j.
PENNSYLVANIA Pharmaceutical Associa-
tion-Wilnam L. Clne, Philadelphia.
! Michigan State pharmaceutical ASS'-
tion-J. j. Sourwine, Escanaba, Mich. !;
! c. NJ. Anderson Detroit.
| American Pharmaceutical Association
William 5. Thompson. Washington, chair
/ man. and Il. Roberts Baker. Richmond;
| T. Ashby Miller. Richmond: John +. Pat
ton. York. Pa. and William Mcintyre,
| Philadelphia
Colonel Purcell then called on Mr..
Thomas Doliber. the president OF the Pro
/ prietary Association. which met yester-
dav morning and afternoon, 10 say some
| thing 10 the association.
That gentleman excused himself In a
brief and witty speech remarking also
| that his association had appointed dele.