THE AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACY. 
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ACTION OF PL. CHL. ON THE EYE. 
To the Editor of the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy. 
Sir, — In noting the various compounds and prescriptions used as Collyriums, 
it has frequently presented itself to my mind why PI. Acet. should be exhibited. 
To a chemist the absurdity is at once evident, as on meeting with the tears an 
insoluble product (Pb. Chlorid) is at once formed, and, as I once observed, a 
speck on the surface of the globe of the eye (which ultimately necessitated its 
removal by the knife) was precipitated. I subjoin the following diagram: — 
2 Na Cl + Pb (C 2 H 3 0 2 ) 2 = 
2 Na C 2 H 3 0 2 + Pb Cl 2 . 
Yours, &c., G. F. CHAMBERLIN. 
Prahran, 12th May, 1886. 
A NEW PHARMACY. 
Mr. J. G. Smith’s new pharmacy, situate in Elgin-street, Carlton, adjoining the 
Colonial Bank, presents a very attractive appearance. The building is in the 
same style as the bank, built of brick, with cemented front, and of three storeys. 
The shop is of spacious dimensions, being 18ft. x 21ft. x 16ft. high. The fittings 
are expensively finished, the dispensing counter having been constructed accord- 
ing to a prize design lately published in an English journal. This compartment 
is notable for the convenience and taste which have been displayed in its 
arrangement, the furnishings being in keeping with the decorations and pro- 
ducing an elegant effect. The front window is of considerable proportions, 
brown and gold being the prevailing colours employed in the decorations, and 
the general arrangement is such as displays the goods in a very attractive 
fashion. Mr. Smith is to be congratulated upon the judgment, liberality, and 
taste which he has displayed in fitting up his new location. 
Mr. S. S. Shelley has been appointed dispenser at the Ballarat Hospital. 
Some very fine specimens of gum have been presented to the Museum by 
Mr. Robert Nicholls. 
Mr. Alfred Felton has been making some stay in India, and will not reach 
London until this month. 
Mr. F. S. Grimwade (of Messrs. Felton, Grimwade and Co.) left on a visit 
to Sydney on the 14th instant. 
Mr. Thos. Lakeman, who was recently in New Zealand, has returned to 
Sydney, and proposes visiting Victoria shortly. 
After a visit to Adelaide and Tasmania, and a stay of some weeks in 
Melbourne, Mr. W. J. Watkins has returned to Sydney. 
Mr. Alfred Reeve, of Ascot Yale, has opened a new branch pharmacy a 
Essendon, a description of which we hope to give in our next. 
Keeping pace with the times, Mr. J. C. Don, of Swan-street, Richmond, 
has lately considerably improved his handsome and commodious premises. 
Mr. Frederick Holmes, who has succeeded to the business of Messrs. 
Hatton and Laws, Launceston, has recently been on a visit to Victoria. 
Mr. A. E. Griffin will succeed Mr. Isaacs as the representative of Messrs. 
Felton, Grimwade and Co. during that gentleman’s absence on a visit to England. 
