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NOTICES TO COllRESPONDENTS. 
frequently used, but we think by no means supersedes that described by Mr. Brady., 
which offers certain special advantages. 
“ Juvenis ” should ascertain for himself what are the specific gravities he inquires about. 
(4.) The first London Pharmacopoeia appeared in May, 1618. This was circulated 
among the members of the College and the London apothecaries, but was found to be 
so imperfect that the greater part of the edition was cancelled, and a new edition issued 
in December of the same year. It was reprinted, with slight alterations and improve¬ 
ments, in 1621. (5.) 1746. 
T. B. A. (Tamworth) will see by our columns that the arrangements respecting the 
“ Sandford Testimonial ” have already been made. 
J. A. (Musselburgh).—(1.) See clause 16 of the Act. (2.) A duly qualified Assistant 
would be necessary. (3.) No. 
“ A Member ” observes in the various “ poison books ” lately published some discre¬ 
pancies in the Schedule of Poisons, articles belonging to Part 1 being placed in Part 2. 
rOf course the schedule in the Act, not an unauthorized one, must be the guide.! 
A.F.P. S.— No. 
J. K. (Essex).—A second registration is not required. 
Ph. C. (Southampton).—There is no restriction by patent in the case referred to. 
“ A Member ” wishes for a means of colouring turpentine to form a bright blue solu¬ 
tion for filling a plano-convex lens. 
G. W. S. (Hereford).—A Registered Chemist and Druggist, under the new Act, will 
be eligible for election as a Member of the Pharmaceutical Society. 
G. B. (Sandown).— (1.) See clause 16 of the Pharmacy Act. (2.) No. 
X. —(1.) Uncertain at present. (2.) The number of plants mentioned applies only to 
the “ Modified Examination/’ 
G. L. (Hertford).—An Assistant on passing the “Modified Examination,” provided 
application be made to the Registrar during the present year, may be registered as a 
Chemist and Druggist. 
H. Howes (West Bromwich).—New editions of Pereira’s 4 Manual of Materia Medica 7 
and Bentley’s 4 Manual of Botany ’ are advertised to be ready in the spring of next year, 
but we have no information respecting the other two 'volumes mentioned by our corre¬ 
spondent. 
“A Young Student ” (Yarmouth).—Attfield’s ‘Pharmaceutical Chemistry.’ 
A. E. B. (Sunderland).—(1.) Not absolutely necessary, but advantageous. (2.) A 
knowledge of the new notation is expected. (3.) Yes. (4.) The British Pharmacopoeia. 
J. R. Morgan (Bombay).—The seeds are derived from Pharbitis Nil, Nat. Ord. Con- 
volvulaceae. They possess purgative properties. (See Pharm. Journ. (N. S.), Vol. VII., 
p. 496.) 
W. B. D. (Tenby).— Syr up of Phosphate of Iron and Manganese. Yol. I. (N. S.) 
p. 288. 
“ Bond Fide ” (Burnley).—No; he must have been in business prior to the passing of 
the Act (July 31st, 1868). 
“ Inquirer ” (Leamington).—No ; he will be registered as a “ Chemist and Druggist,” 
and will be eligible for election as a member. 
C. J. —All preparations of opium must be labelled “ Poison,” according to the Phar¬ 
macy Act. 
“ DoremF —Not necessarily, but it is desirable. 
“ A Candidate .”—Undecided at present. 
Communications are acknowledged from Mr. Venables (Liverpool) and Mr. J. Carter. 
Instructions from Members and Associates respecting the transmission of the 
Journal before the 25th of the month, to Elias Bremridge, Secretary, 17, 
Bloomsbury Square, W.C. 
Advertisements (not later than the 23rd) to Messrs. Churchill, New Bur- 
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