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THE BENEVOLENT FUND. 
“ ‘ That the permission of the Pharmaceutical Society be asked for the use of their 
house for holding a meeting, on Tuesday, the 6th of October, for the purpose of consi¬ 
dering in what manner a public recognition of the services of George Webb Sandford, 
Esq., in connection with the recent Pharmacy Act can be best carried out.’ 
“ Requesting you will bring this matter before the Council of the Society during their 
meeting of this day, 
“ I remain, dear Sir, yours faithfully, 
“ Dan. Hanbury.” 
The Secretary was requested to inform Mr. Hanbury that the Council would be most 
happy to give the required permission. 
BENEVOLENT FUND. 
The following list of approved candidates for election as annuitants was submitted :— 
APPROVED CANDIDATES. 
(.Alphabetically placed.) 
1. Anderson, Charles Thomas. Age 62. Member of the Society from 1852 to the 
present time. In business in Guernsey three years and in Jersey thirty-two years. 
Has for six years past been suffering from rheumatic gout, and is now a complete 
cripple and unable to do anything for himself. In consequence of this affliction, has 
been compelled to close his shop. Wife aged 51, and two daughters aged respectively 
15 and 13. 
2. Farrow, Martha Jane, Widow. Age 61. Husband member of the Society from 
1853 to the time of his death in 1864. In business at Woburn, Bedfordshire, five years. 
Means of subsistence, chiefly needlework, but eyesight failing, now principally from 
friends. ( Second Application.) 
3. Greaves, Hannah, Widow. Age 75. Husband member of the Society from 1842 
to 1851 ; died in 1852. In business at Knottingley, near Pontefract, thirty-three years. 
Applicant suffering from a fall. At present is living with her son, who is in ill-health 
and poor circumstances. 
4. Trumper, Richard. Age 61. Member of the Society from 1845 to the present time. 
In business at New Ferry eleven years, and at Old Swan, near Liverpool, four years ; 
relinquished business in 1862, being, from gout and rheumatism, unable to attend to it, 
and is now wholly incapable of exercise or doing anything for himself. Means of 
subsistence a small weekly allowance from wife’s brother. Wife aged 58 ; in ill-health. 
(.Second Application.) 
5. Watkins, John. Age 64. Member of the Society from 1842 to the present time. 
In business at Hackney three years, Abergavenny three years, and Stratford fourteen 
years. Has had a large family. There are now dependent upon him : wife, aged 50 ; 
daughter, aged 28 ; and two sons, aged respectively 13 and 11 years. 
6. Wick, James. Age 66. Member of the Society from 1841 to the present time. 
In business at Hadleigh, Suffolk, forty years : compelled to relinquish it in consequence 
of losses in and depreciation of business and increasing age. Means of existence none, 
save occasional temporary employment. Wife aged about 66 ; suffering from an acci¬ 
dent. 
BENEVOLENT FUND. 
Subscriptions and Donations received during August and September. 
SUBSCRIPTIONS. 
£ s. 
Bosley, J. L., 280, Fulham Rd. 0 10 
Brooks, Chas., Wandsworth Rd. 0 10 
Cannon, Charles, 85, Upper St. 1 1 
Churchill, John and Sons, New 
Burlington Street.. 1 1 
London. 
£ 
s. 
d. 
Cocksedge, Henry B., 20, Buck- 
lersbury . 
0 
10 
6 
Davenport, J. T., 
Gt. Russell St. 
2 
2 
0 
Francis, Geo. B., 
5, Coleman St. 
1 
1 
0 
Gillman, Henry, 
Bov Court ... 
0 
10 
6 
