<£oitorial  ^Department. 
American  Pharmaceutical  Association. — In  a  few  days  this  body  will  con- 
vene at  the  Hall  of  the  Philadelphia  College  of  Pharmacy,  Zane  st.  above 
7th,  (Tuesday,  Sept.  8th,  at  3  o'clock  P.  M.,)  where  preparations  are  being 
made  for  its  accommodation.  Having  already,  on  several  occasions,  urged 
the  propriety  of  our  distant  brethren  straining  a  point  to  get  to  the  meeting, 
we  now  turn  to  those  nearer  home,  and  at  home.  Owing  to  the  fact  that 
the  Association  has  not  met  here  since  its  original  organization,  in  1852, 
there  are  fewer  members  from  this  city  than  from  almost  any  other  where 
it  has  been  called  together.  It  is  therefore  expected  that  among  the  reputa- 
ble pharmaceutists  of  Philadelphia  and  its  vicinage,  many  will  seek  to  ally 
themselves  to  the  Association,  and  thus  lend  their  aid  to  a  movement  which 
eventually  is  calculated  to  effect  great  and  useful  reforms  in  the  practice  of 
Pharmacy,  and  in  the  trade  in  drugs.  Philadelphia  has  always  taken  a 
prominent  part  in  such  movements,  and  we  wish  to  see  her  pharmaceutists 
enter  heartily  into  the  cause  advocated  and  represented  by  the  body  about 
to  convene,  viz:  "  The  advancement  of  Pharmaceutical,  knowledge,  and 
the  elevation  of  the  professional  character  of  Apothecaries  and  Druggists 
throughout  the  United  States."  As  the  reading  of  scientific  papers  and 
the  discussions  of  subjects  relating  to  the  business  of  pharmaceutists  is  an 
important  part  of  the  business  of  the  meeting,  there  will  doubtless  be  much 
to  interest  those  in  attendance. 
Philadelphia  College  gf  Pharmacy — The  School  of  Pharmacy. — Since 
the  last  session,  the  College,  in  view  of  the  increased  numbers  in  attend- 
ance, have  fitted  up  a  new  and  larger  room  for  the  accommodation  of  the- 
School  of  Pharmacy,  in  place  of  the  lower  room  formerly  occupied,  which 
will  now  be  used  solely  for  the  library,  museum  and  meetings  of  the  College 
and  Board  of  Trustees.  The  new  lecture  room  embraces  the  entire  third 
story,  and  for  convenience  of  arrangement,  thorough  ventilation  and 
light,  is  the  best  room  in  the  building.  The  second  story  lecture  room  has 
also  been  improved,  and  a  small  lateral  room  attached  as  a  depository  for 
apparatus,  etc.,  pertaining  to  the  chemical  and  pharmaceutical  lectures. 
The  Hall  in  the  first  story  has  been  completely  renovated,  the  staging 
formerly  occupied  by  benches  removed  and  the  floor  levelled,  a  small  Com- 
mittee room  attached,  and  the  vestibule  increased  in  size,  with  lateral  doors. 
The  building  has  also  been  thoroughly  painted,  outside  and  in,  and  pre- 
sents a  much  improved  appearance. 
The  school  of  Pharmacy,  as  will  be  seen  by  reference  to  the  announcement 
in  our  advertising  columns,  will  be  opened  by  a  general  introductory  on 
