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THE PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL AND TRANSACTIONS. 
[UAktcIi 1 , 1873 , 
Incombui tible Wick. —For the production of an in¬ 
combustible wick, suitable for use in lamps. 
Waste Coal. —For a more economical and efficient 
method than any at present in use of preparing waste 
coal, so as to render it available as fuel for engineering 
Or domestic purposes. 
Lighting Coal Mines. —For a means of lighting coal 
mines, so as to increase the light in the workings, and 
at the same time reduce the risks arising in the use of 
the ordinary miner’s lamp. 
Freezing Machine. —For a machine or process, either 
chemical or mechanical, for lowering the temperature 
of substances by the abstraction of heat more effectually, 
and at less cost than is done by machines at present in 
use. The machine must be capable of working efficiently 
in the tropics. 
For the Application of Lithography or Block Printing 
to stopping grounds, for etching upon glass or metals by 
means of chemical agents. 
A Varnish or coating which can be applied to iron 
■wires so as to protect them against rust, and which 
shall not be liable to chip off when the wire is bent or 
rubbed. 
A Galvanic Element which shall combine the con¬ 
stancy of the Daniells’s cell with the low resistance 
and high electromotive force of a Grove’s cell. 
A.n Electric Condenser which shall combine hi<di ca¬ 
pacity with small bulk, and small residual charge. 0 
A Sensitive Pocket Galvanometer. —The size should not 
exceed that of a watch. 
Ffeio Edible . Boots. —For the discovery and successful 
introduction into this country of any new edible root 
or tuber useful as food for men or cattle, capable of 
resisting frost, and suitable for extensive and improved 
cultivation. 
Electric Weaving. —To the manufacturer who first 
practically applies electricity to the production com¬ 
mercially of figured fabrics in the loom. 
i\ Tew Gums or Oils. —For any new resin, gum, or oils, 
the produce of India or Africa, calculated to,be useful 
m the arts and manufactures, and obtainable in quantity 
at a moderate price. Samples of not less than 25 lb. of 
gum, and 501b. of oil, to be transmitted to the Society. 
Telegraphs.— For an economic and permanent means 
Of telegraphing through uninsulated wires, between 
places not less than 1000 miles apart. 
Gunpowder. I or a method of constructing magazines 
for_ the storing of gunpowder, _ gun-cotton, nitro-gly- 
cerine, and other highly explosive compounds, so as to 
grp increased security against explosions, and more 
effectually to provide against the possibility of large 
masses ot material exploding, or, in case of explosion, 
communicating with other and adjacent quantities of 
explosive material. 
Pet? oleum and other Light Oils and Spirits. —For a 
cheap and efficient method of constructing storehouses 
for the stowage of petroleum and other light oils, in 
towns and cities, so as to give greater security to the ad¬ 
jacent properties. 
Peat. For the introduction into commerce, as a sub¬ 
stitute for coal, of fuel manufactured from peat, and 
suitable for combustion in domestic fireplaces, the fur¬ 
naces of steam-engines, and for industrial purposes 
generally. 
ANNUAL DIIN3R OF THE SHEFFIELD PHARMA¬ 
CEUTICAL AND CHEMICAL ASSOCIATION. 
. The annual dinner in connection with the above asso¬ 
ciation was held in the rooms of the Society on AYednes- 
day evening, February 12th; Mr. AY. Ward, F.C.S., 
President, in the chair. There was a fair attendance of 
members, and amongst the guests were Dr. Hime, AVm. 
Baker, Esq., F.C.S., A. H. Allen, Esq., F.C.S., E. 
Birks, Esq., J. AY. Harrison, Esq., M.R.C.S., etc. 
The tables were very tastefully arranged, a large 
quantity of silver having been kindly lent for the occa¬ 
sion by a firm in the town. This is the first time the 
dinner has been held in the Society’s own rooms ; and' 
it being somewhat of an experiment, it is gratifying 
to find that the arrangements gave universal satisfac¬ 
tion. 
After the usual expressions of loyalty, “ The Sheffield 
Pharmaceutical and Chemical Association” was pro¬ 
posed in an able speech by Mr. Allen, and was acknow¬ 
ledged by Mr. G. A. Cubley. Mr. J. T. Dobb pro¬ 
posed “ The Medical Profession,” Dr. Hime responding 
in an eloquent manner. “ The Pharmaceutical So¬ 
ciety,” proposed by Mr. E. Birks; “The President,”' 
proposed by Mr. AY. Y. Radley; the Vice-President, 
Treasurer, Council, Secretary, and other officers being 
among the remaining toasts which were duly honoured. 
These proceedings, which were enlivened from time to- 
time by music and singing, were of a thoroughly enjoy¬ 
able nature, and were evidently appreciated by thos© 
present. 
Perhaps one of the most interesting events of the- 
evening was the presentation of a timepiece to Mr. AY. 
V. Radley, Pharmaceutical Chemist (member of the 
Pharmaceutical Council), as a slight mark of esteem from 
a few of those who, as fellow-townsmen, have been ac¬ 
quainted with him in business, and who, holding him in, 
high regard, have chosen this method of giving it ex¬ 
pression. The clock, which is encased in a handsome 
black marble pedestal, inlaid with malachite, bears on 
a gilt plate this inscription:—“ Presented to AY. V. 
Radley, Esq. by a few friends, as a token of the respect 
in which he is held by the Pharmaceutical Chemists, 
and Chemists and Druggists of Sheffield, February 12th, 
1873.” 
Mr. AYard, President, in introducing the subject,, 
alluded most feelingly and gracefully to the services 
rendered by Mr. Radley for years past to the Society 
at large, and particularly to the active regard he has 
ever evinced for the welfare and prosperity of the trade 
in this town. 
Mr. Dobb followed in an eloquent speech, fully en¬ 
dorsing- the remarks of the President, who, on again 
rising, amidst great applause, formally made the presen¬ 
tation. 
Mr. AA r . Y. Radley thanked sincerely and heartily 
those who had so kindly united to do him honour, and' 
at the same time expressed the pleasure it had ever been 
to him to meet and work with those with whom it was 
his pride and happiness during many years to have been, 
associated. 
ANNUAL DINNER OF THE MANCHESTER 
CHEMISTS’ ASSISTANTS’ ASSOCIATION. 
The third annual dinner of the above association was. 
held at the Blackfriars Hotel on AVednesday evening, 
February 19; covers were laid for thirty-three. The 
after-dinner proceedings commenced by the President, 
(AH. AY. Lane) calling upon the Secretary (Mr. Pidd) to 
read a short report of the proceedings since the com¬ 
mencement of the present session, which showed that 
eight fortnightly meetings had been held, at each of 
which a paper on some subject connected with pharmacy 
had been read and discussed. In regard to the number 
of members now on the roll, it was very gratifying to 
the Committee to see that the number this session is ten 
in excess of last,—last year being thirty-six and this, 
forty-six. The usual loyal toasts were proposed, fol¬ 
lowed by that of the “ Pharmaceutical Society,” the 
“ Manchester Chemists and Druggists’ Association,” 
and the “ Manchester Chemists’ Assistants’ Association.”’ 
The President, in responding to the latter toast, urged 
upon all those present not already members of the asso¬ 
ciation the necessity of becoming so, assuring them that, 
great benefit may be derived from the existence of such, 
an association. AYith song and friendly discourse a most 
enjoyable evening was brought to a close. 
