We  can  assure  you  a  most  hearty  and  cordial  welcome,  and  will  use  all  possible  means
to  make  your  stay  among  us  pleasant,  and  we  feel  sure  that  the  recollections  of  your  visit
to  Tennessee  will  be  a  matter  of  pleasure  both  to  yourselves  and  the  people  of  our  city.
The  many  attractions  and  inducements  that  our  State  and  city  have  to  offer  for  the
meeting  here  of  the  different  organizations  of  the  country  in  our  centennial  year,  1897,
are  set  forth  in  part  in  the  accompanying  circular.  Side  trips  to  any  and  all  points  of
interest,  the  many  battle-fields,  Hermitage,  Lookout  Mountain,  celebrated  stock  farms,
etc.,  etc.,  etc.,  can  be  made  in  a  few  hours*  ride  at  greatly  reduced  rates.  Many  of  the
principal  points  can  be  reached  without  change.
Trusting  to  have  the  presence  of  your  Association  in  our  city  next  year,  we  remain.
Very  respectfully,  Nashville  Chamber  of  Commerce.
By  A.  J.  Harris,  President.
A.  W.  Wills,  Secretary,

Nashville,  Tenn.,  July  27,  1896.
American  Pharmaceutical  Association,  Montreal,  Canada:

Gentlemen  :  The  City  Council  of.  Nashville,  Tenn.,  begs  most  heartily  to  unite  in  ex-
tending a  most  cordial  invitation  to  your  Association  to  hold  its  Annual  Convention  in
Nashville  during  our  Centennial  year,  1897.    We  will  receive  you  with  open  arms.
RespectfuUy  Nashville  City  Council,

By  A.  J.  Williams,  President,

Nashville,  Tenn.,  July  27,  1896.
American  Pharmaceutical  Association,  Montreal,  Canada:

Gentlemen:  The  Tennessee  Centennial  joins  most  heartily  in  the  accompanying  in-
vitations, and  will  be  greatly  pleased  to  have  you  visit  our  beautiful  city  in  1897.
