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A motion, embodying this suggestion and passing the re- 
mainder of the clause, was moved by Mr. Dulf, seconded by 
Mr. Sowter, and carried. 
Clause 4. — “ The Interpretation of Chemists and Druggists.” 
The Council recommended that after the word “druggist” 
the words “ or have been recognised as a manager ” should 
be inserted. 
Mr. Hill moved — “That instead of the words ‘two years ’ 
‘any time’ should be inserted.” In England and Victoria any 
persons who were in business before the passing of the Act 
were allowed to be termed chemists. 
Mr. O’Connor seconded. Messrs. Cooper and Clayton sup- 
ported. 
Mr. Symes thought there might be some people who would 
enter into business just before the passing of the Act if the 
amendment were carried. 
Messrs. Hill and Clayton did not think there was any likeli- 
hood of this. They would have to accept the responsibilities 
of chemists. 
Mr. Braddock was opposed to Mr. Hill’s amendment. 
The President had no objection to the amendment, which on 
a show of hands, was carried by a majority of 4. The clause, 
as amended by the Council and by Mr. Hill, was then passed. 
Clause 5. — “Appointment of Council.” 
The Council recommended that “and .six other” should be 
struck out and the words “vice-president, treasurer, secretary, 
and three other members, as at present constituted,” should 
be inserted. 
Mr. Hill wanted to know if the Board would be constituted 
from the officers of the Society. 
Mr. Clayton said that the Pharmacy Board and the Council 
in some places were frequently opposed to each other. The 
Council had acted wisely in deciding on having the Council 
only. 
Mr. Eyre presumed that the Governor would appoint the 
members of the Council on the recommendation of the 
Society. 
The clause passed as amended by the Council, on the 
motion of Mr. Symes, seconded by Mr. Clayton. 
Clause 6.—“ Term of office.” 
Mr. Duff moved, and Mr. Eyre seconded, the passing of 
the clause. 
Mr. Hill asked whether it was not according to the rules of 
the Society that the officers should be elected annually ? 
In reply, the President pointed out that the present officers 
had already been in office more than twelve months. So long 
as they had confidence in the officers he thought it would be 
best that they should be in office in the earlier stages of the 
act. The election in England was annual. 
Mr. Duff pointed out that the clause only provided that 
office should not be held for more than three years. 
Messrs. Clayton and Hill supported the clause. 
Mr. Eyre did likewise. He had every confidence in the 
present officers. 
The Council recommended that after the word “ president” 
should be inserted the words “ vice-president, treasurer, 
secretary,’' and the word six be altered to three. 
The clause passed as amended by the Council. 
Clause 7. — “First president and members.” 
Passed on the motion of Mr. Clayton, seconded by Mr. 
Sowter. 
Clause 8. — “ President and members after three years.” 
The Council recommended that “ other” in the eighth line 
should be erased, and the words “ of the Pharmaceutical 
Society of South Australia in general meeting assembleGl ” be 
inserted after “ members” in the next line, 
Mr. Main said the bye-laws provided that the members 
should elect the President. 
Mr. O’Connor moved, and Mr. Woodman seconded — “ That 
clause 8 as amended be passed.” Carried. 
Clause 9. — “ Quorum.” 
The Council recommended that after the word President 
“and Vice-President” should be inserted. 
As amended the clause was passed on the motion of Mr. 
Sowter, Mr. Cooper being the seconder. 
Clause 10. — “ Council may appoint officers.” 
Passed on the motion of Mr. Clayton, seconded by Mr. Symes. 
Clause 11. — “ Council may make regulations.” 
The Council recommended that after the word “ effect” the 
words ‘ ‘ until after the assent of the members of the Phar- 
maceutical Society assembled at a general meeting.” 
The clause as amended by the Council was carried on the 
motion of Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Duff. 
The meeting then adjourned till June 2, on the motion of 
Mr. Clayton, seconded by Mr. Symes.* 
THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PHARMACY ACT. 
To the Editor of The Chemist and Druggist of Australasia. 
To-day I have received a printed copy of the proposed Phar- 
macy Act of South Australia. I have read it over carefully, 
and I find a few subjects entirely left out, which in my opinion 
ought to be included in such an act. (Of course it is not to 
be expected to be perfect, as there is nothing perfect in this 
old world). “Part IV. Miscellaneous,” under this clairse or part 
I find these words — “ and at the time of his death it should 
be lawful for any executor, administrator or trustee of the es- 
tate of such Pharmaceutical Chemist, to continue such busi- 
ness for a period of twelve months and no longer, unless by 
IDermission of the council of the Pharmaceutical Society of 
South Australia,” and here comes what I consider a wrong or 
a loophole in the act,” — and so long onlg, as such business 
is bond fide conducted by a registered Pharmaceutical chemist. ” 
This means as long as any man whoever he may be, if he is 
rich enough to carry on a wholesale chemist and druggist 
establishment, he is by the favour of the council (which 
might be the firm’s personal friends) allow^ed to do so. — 
May I ask you, Sir, if a judge would not by reading this Part IV 
be so convinced that any man or a body of men with enough 
capital only could carry on the Pharmaceutical business of a 
chemist and druggist, if he or they would only hire or engage 
“ a bond fide registered Pharmaceutical chemist as assistant 
for them.” Why not insert a clause here to the effect that the 
widow of a registered chemist, should alone be entitled to 
carry on the business, through a bond fide registered assistant? 
Again under “ Poison schedule eight ” I am sure there are 
many poisonous and dangerous articles or drugs sold indiscri- 
minately at the stores in the country, such as acids, hydro- 
chloric, nitric, Tinct. Camph. Co. Pot. lodid. Colchicum, Car- 
bolic acid, Liq. Plumbi, Argt. Nit., and such words or plain 
names as antimony, Sulphate and Chloride of Lime, should 
be inserted in their plainness, also Henbane and Chlorodyne. 
An Act of Parliament ought to be as plain and as simple as 
possible in every sentence and word, so as to prevent any liti- 
gation. I could mention other preparations, but those I have 
above named have been for years, and are now, sold broadcast 
by storekeepers and others in this colony, and an act is not 
worth passing unless it is as thoroughly correct as it possibly 
can be made. I hope and trust our worthy President, the coun- 
cil and every chemist and druggist in the colony will insist on 
making the act as perfect as possible. If we copy other acts 
only, we shall find ourselves in the same difficulties as those 
who are under them now suffer ; let us pick only the very 
best and strongest points from such Acts, and make the South 
Australian Act the highest and purest. 
^ RADICAL. 
South Australia, May 19. 
Many of our South Australian readers will hear with regret 
that Mr. R. S. Purnell, who for many years was in the service 
of Messrs. A. M. Bickford and Sons, has been compelled t® 
sever his connection with that firm. A few months ago symp- 
toms of a cancerous growth at the root of the tongue were 
exhibited. One operation on the growth was performed, but 
on medical adrice a trip to the old country has been under- 
taken. Mr. Purnell left South Australia by the “Oroya,” for 
Exeter, his native city. Prior to leaving, he was made the 
recipient of a very handsome illuminated address, together 
with a purse of sovereigns, presented by about forty of his 
fellow employes^ and carries with him the good wishes for 
renewed health from many friends. 
His Excellency Sir W. C. F. Robinson, K.C.M.G., has dur- 
ing the summer months been residing at Glenelg, and prior 
to his return to town a few weeks ago, he appointed by “ war- 
rant ” Mr. H. J. Fowles, The Pharmacy, Glenelg, to be 
“ Chemist and Druggist to his Excellency.” Mr, Fowles, 
when living in Albany, West Australia, during Sir W. C. f! 
Robinson’s administration there, received a similar appoint- 
ment for that colony. 
* The pressure on our space of the reports of these meetings and the 
text of the Pharmacy Bill compels us to omit our correspondent’s 
letter, the papers set at the Preliminary examination, and other in- 
teresting matter. 
