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and that the hitherto widely separated and incompatible elements of its composition 
being brought together by the friendly invitations of the B. P. Conference, may work 
together for our mutual good and benefit. J 
'i belie 7®’ < f an be attain ed by acting together for the accomplishment of 
so desirable an object and, as a means to that end, the carrying out of the proposition 
contained in the resolution I hold in my hand will prove one of the best, and certainly 
one or the most interesting to all connected with the trade. I hope the scheme therein 
proposed will have the hearty approval and warm support it so richly deserves, and be 
carried out to its full extent, as its importance is really second to none. There is vet 
one more reason why we should be unanimous with regard to this matter, and that is, 
the proposition will emanate from Nottingham, and, for the ancient reputation of this 
goodmki town, I hope it will merit your kind consideration.” 
“ oth Resolution. That this meeting cordially approves the idea of establishing a series 
of Annual Exhibitions, to be held at the same time and place and in connection with the 
Conference. Such Exhibition to consist of novelties and improvements in chemical, phar¬ 
maceutical, and medical apparatus and utensils; in chemical, pharmaceutical, and medical 
preparations, and anything likely to interest and improve the great body of the trade. That 
the scheme be inaugurated at the meeting of the Conference in Nottingham, in 1866. This 
meeting .is further of opinion, that by this means, the Conference will assume an iinport- 
am practical character, which, combined with the present high standing of scientific in¬ 
vestigation, must tend materially to interest all who have at heart the advancement of 
iharmacy and well-being of those engaged in its pursuit. This meeting requests the 
Eocal Secretary of the Conference to present this resolution to the Executive Com¬ 
mittee in London, and to urge their adoption of the scheme .” Proposed by Mr. W H 
Parker; seconded by Mr. S. Parr. 
After some very interesting and practical remarks from Mr. Greaves, of Ironville the 
resolution was put to the meeting and carried with acclamation. 
A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings. 
BRITISH PHARMACEUTICAL CONFERENCE. 
A meeting of the Executive Committee was held on the evening of Tuesday, 
December 5, at 17, Bloomsbury Square, the following members being present:—■ 
Professor Bentley, Dr. Edwards, Dr. Attfield, Messrs. Atherton, Brough, Deane, 
Hanbury, Haselden, Reynolds, and Schacht. 
Mr. J. Rayner, of Nottingham, was elected to fill the vacancy in the Execu¬ 
tive Committee. Mr. Atherton, as Local Secretary for the meeting to be held 
at Nottingham in 1866, brought forward the resolutions of a general meeting of 
tne chemists of that town, proposing that an Exhibition of objects relating to 
Pharmacy should be held there during the next meeting of the Conference. The 
proposition was cordially adopted by the Executive Committee, who trust that 
the members generally will make early preparations to contribute to this im¬ 
portant Exhibition. 
The first draft of subjects for‘investigation for 1865-6, was’then discussed 
and settled. 
OEIGIML AND EXTRACTED ARTICLES. 
on the Growth and preparation of rhubarb in 
CHINA. 
BY FRED. J. FARRE, M.D. CANTAB. 
TO THE EDITOR OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL. 
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Sir,—It has often occurred to me that, while frequent attempts have been 
