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BRITISH PHARMACEUTICAL CONFERENCE. 
FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING.—1868.; 
The following letter has been forwarded to the members of the British Phar¬ 
maceutical Conference. A large and interesting meeting is expected. 
u Sir, —The meeting for the present year will be held during the third w r eek 
in August at Norwich, at the Lecture Hall, St. Andrew’s, under the presidency 
of Mr. Daniel Hanbury, F.R.S. On Monday, the 17th of August, an exhibi¬ 
tion of apparatus, preparations, and materials strictly connected with pharmacy, 
will be opened and continued during the week. On Tuesday, at 10 A.M., the 
president will deliver an address : the reading and discussion of papers on 
pharmaceutical subjects will then commence, be continued in the afternoon till 
4.30, and be carried on during Wednesday ; an adjournment from 12.30 till 
2.0 taking place each day. 
“ Members intending to be present are requested to communicate with the- 
local secretary, Mr. F. Sutton, F.C.S., Bank Plain, Norwich, who will give all 
information concerning hotel accommodation, etc. 
“ Norwich is an ancient and important city, containing 80,000 inhabitants- 
Its cathedral, chiefly Norman, dates back to 1096. The castle, the churches, 
the Guildhall, St. Andrew’s Hall, many quaint, picturesque buildings, and the 
geological features and archaeological remains in the surrounding district, com¬ 
bine to render Norwich an interesting city. The museum is celebrated for its- 
ornithological collection, which is one of the best in the kingdom. The British 
Association for the Advancement of Science will also hold its meetings at Nor¬ 
wich during the third and fourth weeks of August. 
“If you are engaged upon any investigation, we may remind you that 
papers are expected to be sent in to the secretaries at least fourteen days before- 
the annual meeting, accompanied by a short abstract for insertion in the local 
and other newspapers. 
“ Should you be disposed to accept any of the unaccepted subjects suggested 
for investigation in the list sent to you in the early part of the year; work on 
any subject suggested by yourself ; propose any subject for investigation by 
others ; forward for analysis specimens of drugs and chemicals whose examina¬ 
tion might tend to throw light on the question of adulterations and impurities ; 
propose the recognition of any pharmaceutical association and reception of its 
delegates by the Conference; or make any suggestions or propositions ;—ive 
shall be glad to receive and announce the same at the meeting. 
“ In addition to the ways just mentioned of aiding the great design of the 
Conference—the advancement of Pharmacy—we trust you will be able to send 
us the names of gentlemen whom you may desire to propose as members. 
Every chemist and druggist is obviously concerned in the progress of pharmacy, 
and should therefore join this Association, even if only for the aid afforded by 
his annual subscription. A form of application for membership is annexed, 
which we hope you may be able to fill up. We shall be glad to send you any 
number of the forms, and also copies of a letter of invitation to membership, 
explaining the origin and objects of the Conference, and, except your signature, 
ready for transmission to any of your friends. 
“We trust you may be present at the meeting, 
“ And are, Sir, yours faithfully, 
“ J. Attfield, l Honorary 
“ R. Reynolds, ) General Secretaries” 
