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F; C. Clayton, Associate ; March 9th, “ The Value of the Marc left in the preparation 
of Tr. Opii by Maceration,” by Mr. R. H. Davis, Harrogate; March 9th, “Liq. Ammon. 
Acet., B.P.,” by Mr. R. M. Atkinson ; April 13th, “ French Pharmacy,” by Mr. D. H. 
Cussons, Associate; May 18th, “Lin. Saponis, B.P.,” by Mr. J. Abbott; May 18th, 
“ Remarks on the Value of the Marc left in the preparation of Tr. Opii by Percolation,” 
by Mr. E. Yewdall. The character of several of these papers was such as to render 
them exceedingly interesting and instructive, while each offered ample scope for discus¬ 
sion, an opportunity not missed by those who were present. 
An extraordinary meeting of the Association was held January 27th, at which Mr. 
J. S. Blockey gave a lecture on “ Aniline Dyes.” 
The Committee arranged with Mr. E. Thompson to give a course of lectures on 
“ Materia Medica,” for which fifteen tickets were taken, and several of the Associates 
attended with commendable regularity. 
During the past year the library has received some important additions, amongst 
which will be found Miller’s ‘ Chemistry,’ in 3 vols.; Pereira’s ‘ Materia Medica,’ in 3 
vols.; ‘ Garrod on Medicines,’ Galloway’s ‘ First Steps in Chemistry,’Sutton’s ‘Volu¬ 
metric Analysis,’and Wittstein’s ‘ Practical Pharmacy;’ together with the following 
periodicals :—‘ Pharmaceutical Journal,’ ‘ Chemist and Druggist,’ ‘ Intellectual Observer,’ 
i Technologist,’ ‘ The Chemical News,’ Bentham’s ‘ British Flora.’ 
From this recapitulation it will be seen that the objects of the Association have been 
steadily kept in view, and that the Committee have endeavoured to give attention to the 
important duties assigned to them. 
A report has been presented to the Privy Council by Dr. A. S. Taylor, “ On Poisoning, 
and the Dispensing, Vending, and Keeping of Poisons,” which has been published by 
authority. It is evident, therefore, the consideration of Government continues to be 
given to this important question, to which also recent events have strongly drawn the 
attention of the public. It is far from improbable that some further attempt may be 
made at no distant date to regulate the sale of poisons by law. While it is obvious 
that no absolute safeguard can be devised, it is not less certain that the greatest attain¬ 
able security to the public from accident in the use of these potent remedies can only 
be reached by raising the standard of character and education in those who deal in and 
dispense them. 
Since it is the aim of our Association to spread professional and scientific knowledge 
among us by mutual efforts, and in so doing to increase or confirm the wholesome sense 
of responsibility under which any right-meaning chemist and druggist carries on his 
business, the Committee think the present state of the question of Poisons, with all the 
public and private interests it involves, supplies the strongest motive for continued 
energy and zeal in carrying forward our “ Chemists’ Association.” 
The Treasurer’s account was presented, and was as follows:— 
Dr. 
BALANCE SHEET. 
Cr. 
1863-4. £ s. d. 
To Balance in hand. 5 18 11 
,, Error in last account. 0 4 0 
,, Sale of Tickets—Materia Medica 
Lectures. 5 12 6 
,, Thirty-five Members’ Subscriptions 17 10 0 
,, Forty-two Associates’ ,, 5 5 0 
,, Donations to the Library. 3 0 0 
£37 10 5 
1863-4. _ £ s. d. 
By Barrister’s Room, two meetings ...110 
,, Printing, Periodicals, etc. 11 17 0 
„ Lecture Room . 1 9 6 
,, Rent of Library. 8 0 0 
,, Reprints from Pharmaceutical 
Journal . 1 16 6 
,, Advertisements. 0 13 0 
„ Envelopes. 0 7 9 
„ Oiled Cloth. 0 7 10 
,, E. Thompson—Materia Medica 
Lectures. 5 12 6 
„ Postages . 1 14 9 
,, Balance. 4 10 7 
£37 10 5 
Examined and found correct. 
JOSEPH HAIGH,-^. 
T. B. STEAD. i auditors. 
The adoption of the Report was moved by Mr. Haigh, seconded by Mr. S. Taylor, 
and carried. 
Mr. Stead and Mr. S. Taylor were requested to act as Scrutineers of the ballot for 
