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some  persons  have  to  overdo  this  matter,  and  devote  so  much  of 
their  energy  to  the  hobby  that  they  have  none  left  to  devote  to 
business.  Every  pharmacist  who  rides  a  hobby  should  at  regular 
intervals  make  a  searching  examination  of  himself  and  his  actions, 
with  the  determination  to  be  a  better  pharmacist  and  a  stronger 
character  and  make  himself  satisfied  with  life. 
How  to  Write  a  Paper. 
J.  W.  England. 
In  presenting  a  paper  upon  this  subject  before  an  association 
which  has  the  distinction  of  having  the  largest  number  of  papers 
presented  at  a  State  Association  meeting,  is  like  carrying  coals  to 
Newcastle.  The  author  takes  up  the  subject  in  a  comprehensive 
way  and  in  detail,  summarizing  as  follows : 
(1)  The  selection  of  the  subject.  (2)  Its  analysis  into  subheads 
and  a  consideration  of  the  possibilities  in  the  subject.  (3)  The  put- 
ting of  the  various  parts  together  so  as  to  make  a  homogeneous  arti- 
cle. (4)  The  actual  writing  of  the  paper,  and  finally  its  publication 
in  some  properly  selected  medium. 
Particular  attention  is  called  to  the  necessity  for  works  of  refer- 
ence in  the  pharmacist's  library  in  order  to  enable  him  to  avoid  doing 
work  which  has  previously  been  done  by  others.  The  necessity  for 
accuracy  of  statement  is  also  emphasized,  the  style  being  made 
subordinate,  although  individuality  is  always  desirable  and  should 
be  cultivated. 
Query  10. 
W.  O.  Frailey. 
The  primary  requisite  in  interesting  physicians  in  the  Pharmaco- 
poeia is  for  the  pharmacist  himself  to  become  so  familiar  with  the 
book  that  he  can  approach  the  physician  with  a  confidence  and 
enthusiasm  which  will  insure  success.  A  detailed  account  of  just 
how  to  approach  the  physician  is  described,  and  advice  is  given  to 
not  only  call  upon  the  physician  in  his  own  office,  but  to  have  him 
call  at  the  store  for  samples  of  the  preparations,  if  possible,  so  as  to 
bring  him  into  still  closer  touch  than  is  ordinarily  the  case. 
Query  10. 
L.  E.  Hastings. 
The  U.  S.  Pharmacopoeia  is  a  dust-covered  book  on  the  physi- 
cian's shelf,  as  a  rule,  being  brought  to  his  attention  infrequently, 
