THE AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACY. 
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(5) Give the doses of, and antidotes to, camphora, ext. cannabis indie., 
tinct. cantharides, iodum, ext. nucis vom. 
(6) With what are the following substances incompatible ? — Belladonna, 
ung. hyd. nitratis, kino, quin, disulph., ipecacuanha. 
(7) Name the best excipients for potass, permang. in pill. How can 
Bismuth carb. best be suspended in mixtures ? How can resinous tinctures best 
be suspended in mixtures P Which is the best acid to use with quinine in 
mixtures? What is the best excipient for quinine in pills P 
Division III. 
Time allowed, two hours. 
(1) What weight of KHO is contained in a solution of potash 48*02 
grammeB of which are saturated by 50 c.c. of standard solution of oxalic acid P 
(2) What are the pharmacopoeia tests for the purity of the following : — 
Kreasote, acetum, P. sinapis, ether, aqua distillata, glycerinum. 
(3) How is pyroxylin prepared ? Describe the process. 
(4) Give equations to illustrate the reactions which occur in the preparation 
of the following : — Pyroxylin, unguentum hydrargyri nitratis, ferri et ammonii 
citras, ferrum redactum. 
(5) Describe as fully as you can the crystalline forms of the following : — 
Potassii bromidum, potasii iodidum, sodii chloridum, sodii sulphas, potassii nitrai, 
sodii sulpho-carbolas. 
NORRIS AND CO.’S NEW PHARMACY. 
Mb. S. M. Dalton has been compelled to take the premises lately occupied by 
the City of Melbourne Building Society, adjoining his old place of business, 
in Chapel- street, Prahran, opposite the Town Hall, to meet the requirement* 
of a large and ever-increasing business. After considerable outlay and extensive 
alterations, the building has been converted into one of the most complete, 
attractive, and commodious pharmacies in the colony. The shop is 43 feet 5 
inches deep, with 22 feet frontage ; the walls, ceiling, and fixtures have been 
modernised and greatly improved in appearance. The decorative work wa» 
entrusted to Mr. Bush, of Chapel-street, who has displayed most excellent 
taste and judgment in the blending and harmonising of the colours, the ceiling 
being especially attractive. A novelty has been introduced in the shape of 
the new patent Wenham gas lamp, of which three, of 50 candle-power each, 
are used in lighting. The lettering upon the windows and show cases has 
been carried out by Mr. E. Roberts, and the work is of a tasteful and 
artistic nature. The well-known speciality of the firm, i.e. t “Norris’ Condi- 
tion Spice,” receives due prominence by a faithful fac simile of the 
package in which this article is sent out being painted on the window at 
the entrance to the establishment. The dispensing arrangements have received 
Mr. Dalton’s special attention, and are erected upon a floor nine inches above the 
level of the main floor, which has the advantage of giving the dispenser a full 
view of the shop, and allowing him to be always in sight of customers. This 
is an unmistakable advantage, and one of the most marked improvements in this 
establishment. Some effective and tasteful lettering has also been executed by 
Mr. Roberts for Messrs. Holdsworth and Smalley, dentists, who have operating 
and mechanical rooms on the premises. It is evident that Mr. Dalton has used 
the great space at his command to the very best advantage, and yet there doe* 
not seem to be an inch too much for the requirements of his extensive business. 
We have no doubt Mr. Dalton will meet with the hearty support his energy 
deserves, and we wish him every success. 
