tition, the Deut. Med. Zeit. recommends a syrup prepared by dissolving 1 part 
cocaine hydrochloride in 100 parts of simple syrup, and coloured, if desired, 
with a few drops tincture of saffron. 
Potassium Iodide in Milk. — In the Wiener Med. Bl. Dr. Keyes reports 
milk the best solvent for potassium iodide. Ten grains in five ounces of cold 
milk form, he says, a pleasant beverage with but a slight metallic taste. 
Glycerite of Tar. — The glycerite made by the following formula, being 
miscible with water in all proportions, and yielding a clear liquid, commends 
itself to the favourable consideration of pharmacists : — Take of oil of tar 1 fluid 
ounce ; alcohol, 2 fluid ounces ; glycerine, 4 fluid ounces ; water, 4 fluid ounces ; 
carbonate of magnesium, 6 drams. Mis the oil of tar with the alcohol, and rub 
these thoroughly with the magnesia to a smooth paste ; to this add the glycerine 
and water previously mixed together ; put the mixture into a well-corked bottle, 
and let it remain for several days, shaking it frequently ; then filter through 
paper. — Nat. Druggist. 
Local Application for Neuralgia. — Dr. Mayet, in the Jour, de Med. de 
Paris , recommends the following mixture as a neat and compact local applica- 
tion in neuralgic affections : — Mix into a paste 5 parts each of chloral hydrate 
and crystallised menthol with 10 parts of cacao butter and 20 parts of 
spermaceti. Divide into squares weighing about 30 grains. The affected part is 
to be gently rubbed with one of the squares, which is then allowed to melt on 
the most painful spot. This would seem an excellent preparation for druggists 
to keep on hand put up in a neat form. 
THE PHARMACY BOARD OF VICTORIA QUARTERLY 
EXAMINATIONS. 
The following were the papers : — 
THE PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION.— 1st June, 1886. 
Time allowed, three hours. 
Latin. — Translation and Grammar; Caesar, de Bello Gallico, Book I. 
(1) Translate closely and literally — (a) Quum tridui viam processisset, nuntiatum est 
ei Ariovistum cum suis omnibus copiis ad occupandam Vesontionem, quod est oppidum 
maximum Sequanorum, contendere, triduique viam a suis finibus profecisse. Id ne acci- 
deret magno opere sibi praecavendum Caesar existimabat. (b) Helvetii, seu quod timore 
perterritos Romanos discedere a se existimarent, eo magis quod pridie superioribus locis 
occupatis proelium non commisissent, sive eo quod re frumentaria intercludi posse con- 
fiderent, commutato consilio atque itinere converso nostros a novissimo agmine insequi 
ac lacessere coeperunt. 
(2) Parse the italicised words in the above. 
(3) Answer the following questions on the above passages : — (a) Who was Ariovistus ? 
About what date did he live ? (b) Where is Yesontio ? What is its modern name ? 
(c) How are the words “magno opere” sometimes written? (d) Point out an instance 
of the ablative absolute construction. Explain exactly what this construction is, and 
why it is so common in Latin, (e) What kind of verb is coeperunt? Mention another 
of same kind. 
(4) Decline substantive vulnus, pronoun ille, adjective dives. 
(5) Give principal parts and meanings of the verbs — fleo, peto, posco, occulto. 
(6) Write out in full — Past imperfect subj. act. of arcesso. Future indie, pass, of 
committo. Perf. participle passive of tollo. 
(7) Translate into Latin — (a) Caesar asked how great the enemies’ forces were. 
(b) The load which is properly carried becomes light, (c) Use time wisely. 
English. — Grammar and Composition. 
(1) Give the full analysis of the sentence — “ These had their sweet bells that 
pierced the forests for many a league at matins or vespers.” 
(2) Explain this sentence from De Quincy — “ If I lived even with Friday in Juan 
Fernandez, either Friday must do all the darning, or else it must go undone.” 
