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TRANSACTIONS OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY. 
within the meaning of the Act, I am now directed by their Lordships to inform you 
that they approve the resolution. 
“ I am, Sir, your obedient servant, 
“ To the Secretary of the Pharmaceutical Society. John Simon.” 
The Secretary further reported that the said resolution and approval had been put in 
legal form, and had been advertised in the ‘London Gazette’ of Tuesday, 21st December, 
1869. 
It was moved by Mr. Abraham, seconded by Mr. Savage, 
Resolved—That the Parliamentary Committee be requested to draw up in a tabular 
form, the laws regulating the sale of poisons, with a view to their being printed 
and circulated. 
On the report of the Special Committee, with reference to the practice of pharmacy 
in Ireland, it was 
Resolved—That it is desirable that Pharmaceutical Chemists should be entitled to 
practise pharmacy in Ireland. 
The Report of the Library, Museum, and Laboratory Committee was read and re¬ 
ceived. 
Tenders for certain works required to be done in providing extra accommodation con¬ 
nected with the Secretary’s office were received and considered ; 
Resolved—That Messrs. Patman and Fotheringham’s estimate be accepted, and 
that they be authorized to proceed with the work forthwith. 
The Registrar Reported as Follows :— 
Members, being Pharmaceutical Chemists. 
Number of Members on Dec. 31, 1868 . 1739 
„ restored in 1869 . 38 
„ elected „ 88 
1865 
Deaths, seceders, etc.:— 
Deaths (41); Retired (out of business) (15) ; Resigned (still in business) (4); 
Medical (4) ; Not to be found (1) ; on Benevolent Fund (2) ; Defaulters (15) 82 
1783 
Members, being Chemists and Druggists. 
Number of Members elected in 1869 (first year) . ..403 
Total number of Members (subscribing) Dec. 31, 1869 . 2186 
Associates in Business. 
22 . 
Associates—Major and Minor. Apprentices. 
1869. 1868. Increase. 1869. 1868. Increase. 
289 177 . . 112 499 280 . . 219 
% 
The Board of Examiners for England and Wales reported that they had during the 
month of December examined— 
5 candidates Major, and passed .... 4 
14 „ Minor, „ .... 6 
105 „ Preliminary „ .... 66 
124 76 
And that three certificates of other examining bodies had been accepted in lieu of the 
Preliminary Examinaton. 
