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them to qualify themselves for their profession. These classes, under the management 
of their able professors, left nothing to be desired, but the energy of those for whom 
they were formed. He did not believe in “ lucky stars ” or fortunate men, but as a 
rule, the strong man won the battle, and the weak failed; opportunity came to most 
men, but only those who prepared for such an opening could take advantage of the tide. 
The apprentice who had taken advantage of his opportunities, on commencing business 
would be enabled to conduct analyses, as, for example, such as may be required under 
the Act for the Prevention of the Adulteration of Food; he would thus gain the con¬ 
fidence of the medical man of his neighbourhood, and become his useful coadjutor. The 
speaker called upon his young friends to remember that youth was the time for study, 
and that nothing could compensate for its misuse. 
To the masters he appealed, reminding them of their responsibility, under the altered 
condition of affairs, and trusted that they w r ould do all in their power to promote the 
studies of those under their charge. The President observed, that one subject in par¬ 
ticular called for some remark from him, and that was the necessity or duty of every 
chemist and druggist to examine every drug and chemical for himself; this he con¬ 
sidered one of his most important duties, and one rendered still more necessary by the 
new Act for the Prevention of Adulteration of Food, etc. 
Reference was also made to that portion of the Pharmacy Act relating to the labelling 
as “Poison” such articles as paregoric elixir and syrup of poppies, and it was suggested 
that, for the sake of uniformity, it might be well to adopt a label such as “ Poison by 
Act of Parliament.” The President concluded his address by thanking the members 
for their kind support during the session. 
Mr. Abraham said that the President had alluded to the course of lectures delivered 
by Mr. E. Davies, F.C.S. He had attended most of them, and he considered that some 
special acknowledgment was due to the lecturer for his efficient services. He proposed 
a vote of thanks to Mr. Davies. 
Mr. Shaw seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. 
Mr. Sharp proposed a vote of thanks to the President for his excellent address, and 
also for the courtesy with which he had conducted the meetings of the Association 
during the session. 
Mr. Redford seconded the motion. He mentioned the conversazione as an instance 
of the interest which the President had taken in the Society, and said that his conduct 
in the chair had been marked throughout by urbanity and ability. 
The motion was carried by acclamation. 
The President briefly returned thanks, and the session concluded. 
NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE CHEMISTS’ ASSOCIATION. 
At the suggestion of the Nottingham Chemists’ Association, the following courses have 
been arranged with Owens College, Manchester, in connection with the University of 
London, specially to prepare students for the Examinations required, under the Phar¬ 
macy Act, to be passed before persons can commence the business of chemist and 
druggist:— 
Department of the Evening Classes. Pharmaceutical courses, 1869-70. 
1. The session in all the evening classes will commence on Wednesday, the 6th 
October, 1869, with an introductory address, open to the public, to be given in the 
Library of the College, at 7.30 p.m. 
2. New Students will be admitted by the Principal on Thursday the 7th and Friday 
the 8th October, from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. Former Students can re-enter with the Regis¬ 
trar, on Monday and Tuesday, the 11th and 12th October, from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. 
Students entering after the above dates must apply to the Principal if new students, or 
to the Registrar if former students, from 12.30 to 2 p.m. on any day of the week except 
Saturday. Former students may also re-enter with the Sub-Librarian on any subsequent 
evening, except Saturday, during the month of October. 
3. New students are required to produce a letter of recommendation from their 
employers, or such other testimonial as shall be approved by the Principal. 
4. Intermediate examinations will be held in most of the classes at the commence- 
