March 11,1871.] 
THE PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL AND TRANSACTIONS. 
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tors (whose names and addresses are not withheld) 
figure on the black list. Out of 50 dealers in milk, 
it appears, according to our contemporary, that 13 
dealt honestly, 8 doubtfully and 29 dishonestly. 
The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, established 
in 1821, having now reached its fiftieth anniversary, 
it was intended to celebrate, on the 23rd ult., its 
“semi-centennial,” by a social reunion within its 
walls of such of its original members as are now 
Hving, the former professors, the graduates and mem¬ 
bers of the college, and the pharmacists throughout 
the city not connected with the institution. Imita¬ 
tions have also been issued to members of the pro¬ 
fession in other cities. The progress of the college 
dining the fifty years of its existence may be inferred 
from the fact that the number of students in its 
School of Pharmacy, which in 1821 was thirty, has 
steadily increased, until this year it amounts to one 
hundred and ninety-eight. The original college 
building, having become too contracted for the grow¬ 
ing wants, was disposed of and the present substan¬ 
tial building erected, which contains lecture rooms, 
college hall, library, etc., together with a laboratory 
fitted up with all the modern appliances for practical 
instruction in pharmacy and chemistry. One feature 
of the proposed meeting was to be the exhibition of 
preparations and apparatus in use fifty years ago, 
side by side with those of the present day. 
The Board of Trustees of the Chicago College of 
Pharmacy have recently elected Mr. C. C. Tichborne, 
of Dublin, an honorary member of their College in 
“ consideration and appreciation of his assiduous 
“ and valuable labour to promote the advancement of 
“ scientific pharmacy.” Tliis is the second similar 
recognition that that gentlemen has received from 
America within the last twelve months. 
fnmsactwiis of f|t ppnmtmttol Sotiefg. 
MEETING OF THE COUNCIL, 
March lstf, 1871. 
The Report and Recommendations of the Finance 
Committee were received and adopted. 
The Financial Statement of the North British Branch 
of the Society for the year 1870 was presented, show¬ 
ing a balance due to Mr. Mackay, the Hon. Sec., of 
£55. 65 . 6d. 
' The several items of the account having been con¬ 
sidered and explained by Mr. Mackay, it was 
Resolved—That the Treasurer be requested to pay the 
balance due; and also to advance the further sum 
of £100 on account of current expenses for the year 
1871. 
The Auditors’ Report on the Financial Statement of 
the affairs of the Society for the year 1870 was received 
and adopted. 
Resolved—That the Annual General Meeting of the 
Society be held on Wednesday, the 17th of May 
next, at noon precisely. 
Resolved—That a Conversazione be held on Wed¬ 
nesday, the 17th May, and that the Secretary be 
instructed to ask for permission to hold it at the 
South Kensington Museum.* 
On the Report and Recommendation of the Benevo¬ 
lent Fund Committee, a grant of £12 was made to a. 
member in Sussex. 
The Secretary reported that he had received from the 
Committee of the Chemists’ Ball a subscription of Twenty 
Guineas to the Benevolent Fund. 
Resolved—That the thanks of this Council be given to 
the Committee of the Chemists’ Ball for their sub¬ 
scription of Twenty Guineas. 
Applications for grants to the following Provincial 
Associations were received : — 
Ashton and Dukinfield Chemists’ Association. 
The York Chemists’ Association. 
The Nottingham and Notts Chemists’ Association. 
The consideration otf these applications was referred 
to the Provincial Education Committee. 
Resolved—That the Conditions under which grants in 
aid of Pharmaceutical Education in the Provinces- 
are made be committed to the Provincial Education 
Committee for their revision. 
REPORTS OF THE BOARDS OF EXAMINERS. 
February , 1871. 
Exgland and Wales. 
Candi- Candi- Candi¬ 
dates dates dates 
examined, passed, failed. 
February 10, Modified. 42 29 13 
,, 15 Major. 4 3 1 
,, ,, Minor. 26 23 3 
MR. SANDFORD, PRESIDENT, IN THE CHAIR. 
MR. HASELDEN, VICE-PRESIDENT. 
Present—Messrs. Abraham, Atherton, Bottle, Bourdas, 
Carr, Dymond, Groves, Hills, Mackay, Savage, Stoddart, 
Sutton and Williams. 
The minutes of the last meeting were read and con¬ 
firmed. 
The following letter was read and ordered to be en¬ 
tered on the minutes:— 
“ 338, Oxford Street , TF. 
“ February 4 th, 1871. 
“ To the President and Council of the Pharmaceutical 
Society. 
“ Gentlemen,—I beg to acknowledge the receipt of a 
cheque for £100, together with a Copy of Resolution 
voted at your meeting on Wednesday, and beg that you 
will accept my best thanks for your gift, rendered more 
gratifying by the kind expressions which accompany it. 
“ Behove me to remain, gentlemen, 
“ Yours faithfully and obliged, 
“John Barnard.” 
72 
55 
17 
Preliminary.—2 Certificates approved. 
Scotland. 
Candi- 
Candi- 
Candi- 
dates 
dates 
dates 
examined. 
passed. 
failed. 
ebruary 21, Major. 
. 1 
1 
0 
„ ,, Minor. 
. 2 
2 
0 
,, ,, Modified .. .. 
. 3 
3 
0 
„ „ Preliminary 
. 6 
4 
2 
12 
10 
2 
The Registrar presented a Statement as to Members, 
Associates, and Apprentices of the Society for the year- 
1870, details of which will appear in the Annual Report,, 
together with an analysis of the Examinations. 
* Since the meeting of Council, the Secretary has applied 
for and obtained permission to hold the Conversazione at 
the South Kensington Museum on the above-named date. 
Arrangements will therefore be made accordingly. 
