Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-09
FIFTY YEARS IN PRACTICE
Golden Anniversary Of DR.. Buseys Gradua-
ton From College.
Contributions of Flowers Commcm'
orative OF tAs Event = well
comes His Friends.


Or. Samuel c. Busey welcomed a large
number of his, friends at his residence.
9O1 10th street last evening, the occasion
being the fiftieth anniversary of his grad
uatlon as doctor Of medicine. The con-
gratulations which were extended to tho
host came from many of those who nave
been associated with him in his career in
THIS city during some portions at least OF
the past fifty years. In several respects DR..
Busey mas had remarkable experience. 1t
Is given to but few men to continue for so
many years iE position of such 'FRONT.'
renee as has been the case with him, not
alone in his profession, but as a citizen.
Those who Joined with him last evening
in the observance Of this notable annivar-
sary were not only his professional breth-
rem, but also representative men of the
city.
The large and spacious home was fra
grant with flowers which had been sent to
rim from friends as a greeting of ahec-
t1on and esteem.
Born In Maryland.
DR.. Busey was born in Montgomery coun-
ty. Md, near Cabin John bridge, and re-
ceived his education at school in Rock
Vile. He studied medicine with doctor in
Georgetown, and then went to Philadel-
phia, where he continued his studies under
the direction of an instructor, and attend
ed lectures in the University of Pennsyiva-
MIA, receiving diploma from that insti-
tuition as doctor of medicine April 8, 1913.
He then came to this city and entered upon
the practice Of his profession.
Resolutions From Medical Society.
One of the pleasant incidents Of the an
niversary was the receipt by the doctor OF
resolutions adopted by the Medical Society
OF the District, Of which he is president, in
which reference was made to the fact that
the doctor had passed through fifty years
In the practice of medicine in this city,
during which time the resolutions re-
cited, he has faithfully served the society
as president, censor, member of important
committees and In many other ways, and
Is now the only practitioner among us who
mas been In practice for so long a period.
He has always been prompt in maintaining
the honor. dignity. rights and interests of
the community"
Continuing, the members of the society
pay this tribute to their associate:
His services in securing needed legisla-
!ion 1or the protection of the public from
ignorant and unlicensed practitioners; for
the protection of physicians before the
courts or law; for the prevention of con-
tagious diseases, and in advocating other
measures which he has furthered by his
Industry and influence, will ever be remem-
bered."
Letters and Telegrams.
In addition to the personal greetings, the
doctor received letters and kilograms from
all parts of the country, and among them
were congratulatory notes from several of
his classmates. Among the out-of-town
guests were DR.. Jacob of New York, DR..
William Pepper of Philadelphia, DR.. Black
lader of Montreal and Drs. Kelly and Hurd
of Baltimore.
The medical profession of the city was
largely represented and comprised we'll
known physicians, as well as some who
are just beginning their professional
careers &C.,,
The Guests.
Among the laymen present were the fol-
lowing: James q. Berret, Senator Morrill,,
Alexander Graham Bell, w. F. Mattingly.
John w. Ross. Iobh B. Wight. Beriah VIII
kins. Rev. Drr T.iS. Haralin, Geo. w. Nc
Lanahan, Freaerick L. Moore. General John
M. Wilson, Rev. DR.. Byron Sunderland, b.
H. Warner, Rev: Or. Pitzer. Major Craig,
W. A. Gordon Charles Moore. Surgeon
Gensral Sternberg, Anthony Pollok. sena-
tor German, jeremiah NJ Wilson, w. B.
Bryan, Calderon Carlisle, Judge Morris. d.
r. Mckee, General Moore J. K. Mccain
mon. A. r. Spofford, F. P. B. Sands, Chas.
F. Clagett, Senator Gallinger and William
H. Clagett.