THE CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST OF AUSTRALASIA. April 1, 1887. 
sui’e-SGBkurs to tliG scgiig of tlic fsstivities. On airiving^ at 
their destination arrangements were at once made for carrying 
out the long programme of sports, and shortly before twelve 
o'clock the competitors for the first event, open high jump, 
were ready for the fray and eager to try conclusions with each 
other. After several other items of the programme had been 
brought to a satisfactory conclusion the welcome sound of the 
dinner-bell was the signal for an adjournment to the Pier 
Hotel, where an excellent repast was served by Mr. Mark 
Young, the genial proprietor. Mr. Felton presided, supported 
by Mr. Bage, After full justice had been done to the good 
things provided, the usual loyal and patriotic toast of The 
Queen” was proposed by the chairman, and cordially received 
by the guests. Mr. Cowley, a very old employe, who was 
warmly cheered on rising, then proposed “ The Firm,” and in 
a very able speech referred to the fact that they were met that 
day under more than ordinarily favorable circumstances. For 
the last three years at least one of the partners had been 
absent through illness, but happily to-day they had not to 
regret the absence of any member of the firm from that 
cause. (Cheers.) They had Mr. Felton in the chair, Mr. 
Orimwade was on a tour in New Zealand, and Mr. Bage was 
well enough to resume his post at h'linders-lane, and to take 
part with them in the enjoyment of the hour. (Loud cheers.) 
The toast was enthusiastically received, and drunk with 
musical honours. Mr. Felton, in reply, expressed the great 
pleasure he experienced at the hearty manner m which the 
toast had been drunk, giving evidence as it did of the cordial 
relations existing between the firm and their employes. Calls 
for Mr. Bage brought that gentleman to his feet, who, speaking 
personally, thanked them for the kindly welcome accorded him 
on his return from Honolulu, and recovery from his recent 
illness. After dinner a return was made to the cricket 
ground to complete the events timed for the afternoon. At 
the conclusion of the field sports the final contest— boys reci- 
tation prize — was competed for, and much amusement was 
caused by the efforts of the young aspirants for oratorical 
fame. The inizes were then distributed to the successful 
competitors by Mr. Felton, and after tea the party took train 
for town after having had a splendid day’s outing, the enjoy- 
ment of which was enhanced by lovely weather. 
Lecttjree on Matekia Medica. — Dr. D. G’l'ant, M.A., M.B., 
C.M., late of Edinburgh University, has been appointed lec- 
turer on Materia Medica, Medical Botany and Elementary 
Therapeutics, at the Melbourne University. 
Mr. Rowley’s Shopwindows in Bourke-street east were 
broken in April, 1886, by two horses rushing into them. Some 
time ago he brought an action to recover £107 damages from 
the owners of the horses, but the jury disagreed, and were 
discharged. The case was heard again on heb. 28, when the 
jury, after nearly four hours’ retirement, returned a verdict for 
the plaintiff for £5. ^ * 
Alleged Adulteration or Bread — Conflict Among Ana- 
lysts.— At Geelong, on March 2, six bakers were charged with 
having alum in the bread sold by them. The prosecutions 
were originated by the Local Board of Health. One pleaded 
guilty when the case was first brought under the notice of the 
bench, and another refused to join with the others in having 
an independent analysis made. The corporation analyst (Mr. 
Link) stated that the bread contained alum, whilst Mr. Dunne, 
analyst, of Melbourne, deposed that lie had tested the bread 
and found it free from alum. Mil Blackett, Government 
analyst, was appointed umpire, and found that there was no 
alum in the samples of bread forwarded to liim. The 
Local Board of Health withdrew tlie summonses against two, 
but those against the other four were dismissed, with £7 Ids. 
^^Digestive Ferments. — At the March meeting of the Medical 
Society of Victoria, Jas. W. Barrett, M.B., demonstrator of 
Physiology and Histology in the University of Melbourne, 
read a paper on “Digestive Ferments.” It dealt with the 
whole subject of the various artifical preparations of the differ- 
ent digestive ferments, and was illustrated by the speciali- 
ties of Messrs. Burroughs, Wellcome and Co. Dr. Jamieson in 
discussing the paper said that members would all agree that 
the paper and the demonstration were exceedingly valuable. 
Professor Allen congratulated Dr. Barrett on having given a 
pleasant siiecimen of a modern ]ihysiological demonstration, 
and Burroughs, Wellcome, and Co. on their excellent prepara- 
tions of the digestive ferments. Dr. J. P. Ryan said he had 
used these preparations for some time past, and considered 
them of very great utility. The president, Dr. Williams, said 
the Society was much indebted to Dr. Barrett for the demonstra " 
tion, and to Burroughs, Wellcome, and Co. for their speci- 
mens and assistance. We consider this occurrence a credit to 
pharmacy in general. The preparations used are the result 
of the application of high pharmaceutical skill, and the way in 
which they have been received should be an encouragement 
to all working pharmacists to use their best endeavours to pro- 
duce genuine pharmaceutical improvements. 
The Phar:\iacy Board and The Federal Store.— On March 
11, Mr. Isaacs applied to Mr. Justice Holroyd, in the Practice 
Court, for an order niat calling upon the justices at Melbourne 
to show cause why they should not state a case for the opinion 
of the Court in a complaint brought by the Pharmacy Board 
against The Federal Store for selling medicine without having 
been registered as pharmaceutical chemists. The justices dis- 
missed the complaint against the P’ederal Store, and subse- 
(luently refused to state a case for the opinion of the Supreme 
Court on the ground that the application was frivolous, that 
there was no question of law involved, and that the justices 
had decided on the facts. It was submitted by Mr. Isaacs 
that there were questions of law involved in the decision, and 
that the opinion of the Supreme Court should be obtained on 
them. His Honour granted the order. The case is the third 
on the “ special ” list for April. 
Kepler’s Extract of Malt. — The large importation into 
the colony of Kepler’s extract of malt has excited enquiry as to 
whether its admission into Victoria should not be prohibited 
in accordance with the terms of the Customs Statute. Mr. 
Musgrove, collector of Customs, points out that that measure, 
in defining that no extract of malt shall be passed through 
the Custom-house, only deals with compounds used for brew- 
ing purposes. It cannot he contended that Kepler’s extract 
of malt, a medicine, can come within the meaning of the 
statute, and, therefore, its importation cannot be prohibited, 
although it will be dutiable as patent medicine. 
Mr. Walter Fisher, who, for some time past, filled the 
position of chief dispenser at the Alfred Hospital, left for 
London by the steamer Ellora on March 1. It is the inten- 
tion of Mr. Fisher, who is accompanied by Mrs. Fisher, to 
proceed to Scotland and complete his medical studies. 
Tenders for the su]3ply, during 1887-8, of chemicals, idioto- 
litho., disinfectants, drugs, medicine, (fee., druggists’ sundries 
and instruments, and dyeware goods will be received at the 
Treasury, Melbourne, till April 29. Tenders must he sent in 
on printed forms, which can he obtained at the Treasury. 
Mr. Charles Wallis, pharmaceutical chemist, has just 
opened a new pharmacy at 102 Toorak-road, Toorak. Mr. 
AVallis has been for the past seven years managing the busi- 
ness of the late Mr. Obbinson, in the same street. 
Dr. Samuel Connor, of Coleraine, a graduate of the Royal 
University, Ireland, has been appointed Public Analyst for the 
Shire of Wannon, and also made a Justice of the Peace for 
the district. At the last conferring of degrees at the Mel- 
bourne University Dr. Connor received the degree {ad eundiim 
(fradum) of Doctor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. 
The Speciality Manufacturing Company have removed from 
Queen-street to 3 FUnders-street, Melbourne. 
Mr. Rivers Langton has had on show in Pitt-street, Sydney, 
and will shortly display at his oilices in Vaughan’s Chambers, 
Queen-street, Midbourne, a very fine set of new samples of 
Lynch's Druggists’ sundries and Terry’s confectionery. Among 
the latter we noticed some very attractive half-pound packets 
of sweets in gelatine paper, as well as the now well-known half- 
pound bottles of acid drops. Perhaps the most striking line in 
sundries is a series of very handsome solid Turkey and cup 
sponges. Novelties in the sundry line are opal glass bottles, 3, 4, 
6, and 8-oz., very suitable for Martin’sliuinient or lime juice and 
glycerine ; counter strips, which are narrow gilt-edged strips 
of thick black card on which the names of specialities can be 
printed in gold for use in windows, counter cases, or the like. 
These ought to find great favour among makers of specialities. 
Square puff boxes in light wood, prettily ornamented, are a 
rather novel form, and toilet boxes to match are among the 
specimens. We noticed also a bandage winder witli clamp to 
fasten to the counter, powder folders graduated by a moveable 
leg to various sizes, as well as the popular L bottles in squares 
and ovals. 
