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“ But,” Re added, with a sort of sigh, “ there is no mental recreation, and 
sometimes I wish to look at a crowd, and rub shoulders with other men and 
minds.” 
Against that I urged, “ You have liberty, and can work how and when 
you please, and still provide for a rainy day.” 
Everywhere I noticed the same tendency to leave the monotonous bush for 
the city, and yet not one of the many I met could give me any more informa- 
tion about plant and animal life in the forest than the most ignorant “ cockatoo” 
farmer. The novelty and beauty of the Australian woods excited no curiosity 
amongst my brother chemists, and yet it is evident a little patient investigation 
— easily undertaken on the spot — would be prolific of enjoyment, and could be 
turned to substantial profit. 
(To be continued.) 
PHARMACY BOARD OF VICTORIA. 
The monthly meeting of the Pharmacy Board of Victoria was held at the 
College of Pharmacy, Swanston-street, Melbourne, on Wednesday, the 14th 
April, 1886. 
Present— Messrs. Brind, Francis, Owen, Strutt, and Tompsitt. 
In the absence of the president, Mr. Brind was voted to the chair. 
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. 
APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION. 
The application of Mr. J. W. Hobbs, of Sydney, was considered, and it 
was resolved that, upon Mr. Hobbs becoming resident in 'Victoria, the registra- 
tion could be completed. The case of Mr. B. Richardson, of Launceston, was 
also dealt with in a similar manner. 
NAME RESTORED TO THE PHARMACEUTICAL REGISTER. 
Joseph Benjamin Barker, Violet Town. 
REGISTRATION OF APPRENTICES’ INDENTURES. 
George Joseph Wells, apprenticed to Mr. J. Wells, Ryneton. 
Frederick G. Corinaldi, apprenticed to Mr. H. A. Corinaldi, Prahran. 
Herbert Mummery, apprenticed to Mr. J. B. Mummery, Carlton. 
Thomas A. Moore, apprenticed to G. H. Prout, Hotham. 
SALE AND USE OF POISONS ACT. 
A certificate was granted to Mr. H. Edwards, Lubeck. 
ADDITIONAL ARTICLES TO BE PROCLAIMED POISONS. 
Some discussion took place as to certain additions to the Poisons Schedule, 
and the list will be finally revised for the next meeting. 
CORRESPONDENCE, &c. 
Am application from the widow of the late Mr. F. A. Dunn, of Hawthorn, 
for permission to carry on the business was granted. From the Colonial 
Secretary, Perth, Western Australia, forwarding copy of the Medical Ordinance 
