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THE ALUMJS1 JOURJSIAI.. 



because our college studies are over, and our 

 anxieties gone; happiness, because we are now 

 authorized pharmacists, and look with pleasure 

 to the fact that we may commence business 

 upon our own responsibility; rejoicing that we 

 shall have the full confidence of our employers, 

 as they readily recognize that a graduate of the 

 New York College of Pharmacy is thoroughly 

 fitted for any pharmaceutical work. 



We members of the class of '95, are about to 

 go on life's stage of action. Thus far we have 

 made good progress and are well prepared ; but 

 this preparation is only the beginning of real 

 life. We meet now the great question : After 

 College, what ? 



Now all depends upon the individual. Some 

 of us begin our voyage on life's sea amid aus- 

 picious surroundings and with colors flying 

 proudly. Shall we be wrecked upon the rocks 

 of business adversity? Some of us sail forth 

 grandly, slowly, carefully, thoroughly, honor- 

 ing our profession and calling, and fervently, 

 heartily do I wish that all may anchor safely in 

 the harbor of prosperity. 



Friends of '96, Worthy Officers and Trustees, 

 Honored Faculty and Fellow-Classmates : The 

 hour of parting has come ; the time draws near 

 when we clasp hands and say good bye ! God 

 be with you ! We part with sincere sorrow and 

 a keen sense of loneliness ; but would we not 

 be more lonely with no friends to leave behind 

 us? 



To you, Honored Officers, Trustees and 

 Faculty, we give due honor and praise for your 

 generous painstaking efforts in preparing our 

 new college home, and it is with pride that we 

 go forth as its first class of graduates. 



Dr. Chandler — The class of '95 extends to 

 you a simple, earnest, sad farewell. 



Prof. Rusby — We would not leave you, but it 

 has been willed otherwise. You have ever 

 been to us a good, kind, true and faithful 

 friend. 



Prof. Elliott — You have always earned and 

 always will retain a warm place in our hearts. 



Dr. Coblentz — Though absent in person we 

 feel you present in thought. We recognize in 

 you a master in Pharmacy, and none better 

 than we, knows how thoroughly and deserved- 

 ly you are appreciated. 



Dr. Jelliffe — You have not been with us so 

 long but you will hereafter, as in the past, en- 

 joy the kindliest thoughts of your class. 



Prof. Oehler — You had the happy faculty of 

 making things so easy to us, that it is impossi- 



ble to forget your pleasing voice and kindly 

 manner. 



Prof. Madison — To you we will always look 

 with pleasure. You have given us so much 

 valuable help, and have ever shown so accom- 

 modating a spirit, that will linger long in the 

 hearts of your boys. 



Prof. Ferguson — Though last in our list, by 

 no means the least. Your class extends to you 

 its hearty thanks, in poor payment for your 

 painstaking efforts to lighten our tasks in the 

 many difficult problems of chemistry. 



Classmates — To you I turn with sorrow, for 

 among you have I found many acquaintances 

 and sincere friends. To you I likewise bid 

 adieu, hoping that in the future our paths shall 

 happily intertwine as in the past. 



Dear friends all, in the name of the class of 

 '95, I bid you farewell. 



Prof. Chandler : The Trustees of the Col- 

 lege have offered three prizes of $ 100 each — one 

 for the best examination in practical chemistry; 

 one for the best examination in practical phar- 

 macy, and one for the best examination in 

 materia medica and pharmacognosy. The 

 prizes are competed for at a special examination 

 held for this purpose, and they are open to the 

 members of the Roll of Honor, and in addition 

 to these, to such students as have shown mark- 

 ed proficiency during the session. These ex- 

 aminations have been held, and the names of 

 the successful competitors have been placed in 

 my hands. The prize in materia medica and 

 pharmacognosy has been awarded to Miss 

 Agnes P. Mahony of New York. The prize in 

 pharmacy has been awarded to Otto Hensel of 

 New York. The prize in chemistry has been 

 awarded to C. S. Woodhull Davis of Port Jeffer- 

 son, N. Y. I would say that in the case of Mr. 

 Davis, although the examination extended over 

 four hours, and was a practical examination in- 

 volving a great variety of tests, everything that 

 Mr. Davis did was correct and he obtained a 

 mark of 100 per cent. 



Prof. Chandler: The Alumni of the Col- 

 lege of Pharmacy offers three prizes ; the first, 

 a gold medal, for the best general examination; 

 the second, a silver medal, for the second best 

 general examination, and the third, a bronze 

 medal, for the third best. The prizes will now 

 be awarded by Mr. Herman Graeser, Ph. G., 

 President of the Alumni Association. 



Mr. Graeser : Ladies and Gentlemen : As 

 Dr. Chandler has told you, the Alumni Associa- 

 tion offers three medals, a gold, silver and 

 bronze These medals are for general excel- 



