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As Bhe does not seem able to provide herself with legal aid, it was thought by some 
to be the duty of the Society to take it up, and a special meeting was called, at which 
it was resolved “ that those present form themselves into a committee to collect 
subscriptions,” with the object of rendering assistance; but, as Mr. Hill and several 
others pointed out, it was really not a case for the Society to interfere in, as neither 
Mrs. nor Mr. Brady (who is now in Victoria) are members, and for this and other 
reasons it was desirable to rescind the motion passed at the special meeting. This, as 
stated, was done, and then the matter discussed unofficially, and the chemists present 
resolved that Mr. Hartley be requested to receive subscriptions and forward them to the 
proper quarter. Mr. Hartley acceded, and took the matter in hand so vigorously that he 
soon gathered sufficient funds, so that Mrs. Brady will now have proper legal help, and 
we sincerely hope that the truth, whatever it may be, will be established. 
On 27th October, a lad, living at Glanville, attempted to destroy himself by taking 
half a packet of Battle’s Vermin Killer, which he had purchased the previous evening 
from Mr. Hanson, chemist, Port Adelaide. He mixed the poison with butter, spread it 
on bread, and ate it in the early morning. His friends found him lying on the kitchen 
floor, and at once sent for a doctor, who adopted such measures as led to the lad’s 
ultimate recovery. 
Another poisoning case occurred recently at Sydenham-road, Norwood, when a man 
employed on H.M.S. Protector , on returning to his home, drank some nitric acid in 
mistake for whisky. He had been drinking previous to his return. Dr. Hayward was 
summoned, but the man died. 
A meeting of the senate of the University of Adelaide was held on 20th October to 
consider the regulations for the degree of Bachelor of Medicine. The warden (Mr. F. 
Chappie, B.A., B.Sc.) occupied the chair. Dr. Whittell moved — “ That the regulations 
be adopted;” and, in the course of his remarks, stated that the school of medicine had 
been a success, although the teaching only extended at present over two years of the 
curriculum. It was to be regretted that other universities should get the credit of what 
was begun at Adelaide, and it was now proposed that a complete medical education for 
the above degree should be given in this colony, as it was believed that financial and 
other difficulties had been surmounted. 
Dr. E. W. Way seconded the motion. 
Dr. Davies Thomas felt grave doubts whether the extension of the medical school 
was desirable. There were three grave objections: — 1st. It was not necessary in the 
interests of the public, because there were more doctors arriving than were required. 
2nd. The small population of the colony was not sufficient to support a medical 
school. 3rd. It would be almost impracticable to fully equip a medical school in 
accordance with modern requirements. Dr. Thomas then entered into the details of 
obstacles to a complete course of medical instruction, but said, among other things, that 
he thought no better instruction for the first two years could be obtained elsewhere, 
although a museum of anatomy was wanted, a need which was not likely to be supplied 
for years to come. 
The Bev. W. Carr, M.A., supported the motion. He believed that a medical school 
such as that proposed would prove of great benefit to the community. 
Dr. Stirling spoke in favour of the motion, and combated the objections that had 
been raised. 
The motion was carried. 
Three or four local chemists have visited Teetulpa goldfields, some with holiday 
intentions, others with business projects. The field seems likely to prove permanent, and 
will probably repay the pharmacist who is enterprising enough to commence his business 
there. 
THE PHARMACY BOARD OF NEW ZEALAND. 
The following candidates for the office of member of the Pharmacy Board of 
New Zealand were elected on the 2nd day of November, 1886:— George 
Bonnington, Christchurch, nominated by J. M. Cumbridge and William P. Price ; 
John Valentine Ross, Christchurch, nominated by W. P. Townsend and W. R. 
Cooke ; Emil Christian Skog, Christchurch, nominated by A. Dempster and John 
Berry ; Charles J ames Wilson, Christchurch, nominated by E. C. Dunn and 
J. Briggs ; James Alexander Pond, Auckland, nominated by G. Aickin and 
James P. King; George Mee, Wellington, nominated by H. Brittain and C. 
D. Barrund; Thomas Merritt Wilkinson, Dunedin, nominated by M. Marshall 
and Barnard Isaacs. The Board is elected for three years, the head-quarters of 
the first being at Wellington, from June, 1881, to December, 1883. The 
