58 
THU AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACY. 
our triumphant entry into the charming township of Learmonth, which, by 
some happy inspiration, had been selected as the place of rendezvous. The 
services of Host M‘Kenzie, of The Stag, having been secured to cater for our 
wants, an adjournment to the cricket-field speedily took place, and some brilliant 
displays of cricket astonished and delighted the bystanders, and it was generally 
agreed that less than a three days’ match would not do justice to the players. 
The welcome sound of the dinner bell cut short the game, and a portly 
member of our association carrying out his bat, a suggestion was made that 
he should be escorted from the field with the usual honours, but as it would 
have required the combined efforts of the team, and some assistance from 
the bystanders, he gracefully waived his privilege. When we reached the inn a 
sumptuous spread awaited us, and when full justice had been done to 
it, the usual loyal toasts were given and responded to. The vice-president, 
in the absence of the president, then proposed the prosperity of the 
Ballarat Chemists’ Association, and a hearty hope was expressed that it would 
long continue to enjoy the same prosperity as it had in the past. “The 
Ladies,” proposed in a feeling manner by Mr. Maly on, was responded to in 
a most effective speech by Mr. Cornell. A game of bowls filled up the time 
until the steamer (which had been specially engaged for a cruise upon the 
lake) was ready. A few passing showers made it doubtful if this part of the 
programme could be carried out, but as the weather cleared the ladies 
courageously determined to brave the dangers of the deep. The lovely scenery 
well repaid the venture — the rich farms and prosperous looking homesteads 
on the margin of the lake, the picturesque churches, embowered in foliage 
and the public buildings of Learmonth, adding a charm to the landscape. A 
sudden storm shortened the trip, and compelled a return to port. The 
pleasant manner in which the ladies bore the discomfort they were put to 
spoke volumes for their amiable dispositions, and giving the same charm to 
domestic life explains the cheerful manner so characteristic of the members of 
the association. After a social cup, preparations were made for departure, and 
Host M‘Kenzie, of whose attention and desire to promote our enjoyment we 
cannot speak too highly, furnished an apparently inexhaustible supply of rugs 
and wrappers for those not provided. A parting cheer, and after a pleasant 
drive we reached Ballarat safely, thus bringing to a happy close our fifth 
anniversary. 
The following letter has been received by the hon. secretary of the Ballarat 
Chemists’ Association from the registrar of the School of Mines, Ballarat : — 
Sie, — Referring to previous correspondence re gold medal presented by the 
Ballarat Chemists’ Association to the council of the school for competition by the 
chemists’ apprentices of Ballarat, and to be awarded to the student showing best 
general proficiency for the year 1885, I have the honour to inform you that 
Professor Smith, with the concurrence of Mr. Day, lecturer on botany, has 
recommended that the medal be awarded to Student Mr. Harry Mortimer 
Martell, on the grounds that, “ in addition to passing the three examinations 
(conducted by the Pharmacy Board) in materia medica, botany, and chemistry, 
Mr. Martell has done a considerable amount of work towards the final examina- 
tion in practical pharmacy, besides passing the first and second stage examina- 
tions of the School of Mines in chemistry.” — I have the honour to be, sir, your 
most obedient servant, 
ANDREW BERRY, Registrar. 
23rd January, 1886. 
