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THE AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACY 
LUNCHEON BY THE MEMBERS OF THE PHARMACY 
BOARD TO MR. J. BOSISTO, M.P. 
A pleasant little gathering took place at the conclusion of the monthly meeting 
of the Pharmacy Board of Victoria on the 13th inst., when the members 
adjourned to the Maison Doree, where an excellent lunch was served. Mr. J. 
Bosisto, M.P., was present by invitation, this being the last occasion before his 
departure for Europe that he would have of meeting his late colleagues. 
Additional interest was lent to the proceedings from the fact that it was also the 
last meeting of the board at which Mr. John Holdsworth, J.P., of Sandhurst, 
would attend. Mr. C. R. Blackett occupied the chair, and at the conclusion of 
the repast proposed the health of Mr. Bosisto, and in an earnest speech dwelt on 
the many valuable services rendered to the cause of pharmacy in Victoria by 
that gentleman. 
Mr. Bosisto, in reply, reviewed what had been accomplished by the Pharmacy 
Board since 1876, and said that he felt quite content to leave the future in the 
hands of the present board. 
The health of Mr. John Holdsworth was proposed by Mr. Henry Brind, 
who stated that Mr. Holdsworth had occupied a seat at the Pharmacy Board 
since its inception, having been three times elected to represent Sandhurst. 
Mr. Brind said there was another of their number whose name would be always 
cordially remembered — he referred to Mr. Geo. Lewis — who, although not now a 
member of the board, would always be thought of with kindly feelings for the 
very genuine interest he took in the affairs of the board. Mr. Holdsworth 
returned thanks, and stated that his reason for not offering himself for re-election 
was that he thought he was entitled to a well-earned holiday. 
Mr. Bosisto proposed the health of Mr. C. R. Blackett, and, in the course 
of his remarks, he said he knew of no one who had taken so genuine an 
interest in the advancement of pharmacy as Mr. Blackett. He had initiated 
and carried out some of the most important events in pharmacy in the history of 
Victoria, and he felt proud to be succeeded by a gentleman who was held in 
such esteem. Mr. Blackett duly responded. 
THE INTERCOLONIAL PHARMACEUTICAL CONFERENCE. 
The Intercolonial Pharmaceutical Conference, which, it will be remembered, was, 
at the instance of Mr. II. T. Tompsitt, fixed to be held in Melbourne in October 
next, is meeting with general approval. Intimation has already been received 
by Mr. Shillinglaw, who has undertaken to act as hon. secretary to the con- 
ference, that several colonies will send representatives ; and a circular 
embracing the subjects to be brought forward will shortly be issued and for- 
warded to all the colonies for their suggestion and approval. 
We are pleased to find that this important subject is meeting with ster- 
ling support, and have no doubt of its success in augmenting that good feeling 
which should exist between Australasian pharmacists. 
Mr. Shillinglaw will be happy to receive communications from those interested 
in the matter. 
It has been pointed out in the American Druggist that when the corks of 
bottles containing essential oils, such as that of bergamot, become bleached, 
this is due to ozone, and may be taken as a warning that the oils are rapidly 
becoming altered. 
