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do, and I charge them not to disappoint the expectations they have excited. 
Much is looked for in the future of British pharmacy. The rapid strides 
which have been made within the last quarter of a century, the gradual but 
decided elevation of the social and scientific position of the whole body of 
pharmaceutists, the high political position we have gained, all conduce to en¬ 
courage the hope that ere long, pharmacy in Great Britain will take as high a 
rank as it does on the continent of Europe. The opportunity I have recently 
had, at Vienna, of conversing with some of the most learned and distinguished 
pharmaceutists of the Continent enables me most emphatically to say to the 
young men before me, that the eyes of Europe are upon them in eager ex¬ 
pectation. Our Continental brethren are immensely gratified at the political 
freedom we have achieved, and seek like recognition. They are well satisfied 
our curriculum is wisely constructed, and our examination-test adjusted to 
the needs of the profession. What they look for is a higher scientific deve¬ 
lopment of British pharmacy. 
Mr. Evans then called upon Mr. Haselden to read the Report of the Exa¬ 
miners. 
Mr. Haselden said :—This is not the first time that I have ha'd the plea¬ 
sure of appearing before an audience in this lecture hall, but upon no occa¬ 
sion have I done so with greater pleasure. My task to-night is a light and 
easy one, rendered more agreeable by the presence of so many ladies. I 
will now, without further remark, read the Report of the examinations :— 
During the past session, 66 candidates presented themselves for the Major 
examination ; of these, 49 passed, 23 of them in honours, whilst 17 were re¬ 
mitted to their studies. 
253 candidates entered for the Minor examination ; of whom, 198 obtained 
certificates, 58 with honours, and 55 were rejected. 
885 came up for the Modified examination ; 696 were successful, and ob¬ 
tained registration as Chemists and Druggists, 189 failed. 
59 candidates presented themselves for the separate examination appointed 
for men in business on their own account; 42 succeeded, but 17 failed. 
In all, 1263 candidates were examined during the Session ; or, allowing for 
those who, being rejected, again presented themselves, 1122 persons submit¬ 
ted themselves to our examinations ; of these, 2 were ladies, and they passed 
in an exceediugly creditable manner. Of the 303 persons rejected, 1 was 
so thrice, 18 twice, and 284 once. 
Of those who passed the Modified examination, 3 have since passed the 
Minor, and 1 the Major. 
For the Pereira Medal, 23 were eligible to compete ; 5 did so, the prize 
being awarded to George Conder. 
For the Prize of Books, 58 were eligible; 19 competed, John W. Gilbert 
Candy being the successful candidate. 
PEREIRA MEDAL. 
The questions for the Examination were as follows:— 
BOTANY. 
1. Give the characters of Leguminosce and Rosacece , pointing in what they agree and in 
what they differ. 
2. How does the wood of Coniferce differ from that of ordinary exogens ? 
3. Describe the structure of the fruit in the apple, strawberry, raspberry, and peach. 
4. What is meant by the respiration of plants, and how is it effected ? 
MATERIA MEDIC A. 
1. Describe the fruit and seed of Strychnos Nux-vomica . 
