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The  reading  of  papers  was  resumed,  the  following  being  presented :  On  the 
Preparation  of  Oak  Tannins  with  Reference  to  the  Special  Use  of  Acetone  as  a 
Solvent,  by  Prof.  Henry  Trimble  (see  A.  J.  P.,  p.  435).  Caulophylline  {from  the 
Root  of  Caulophyllum  Thaiictroides) ,  by  Prof.  J.  U.  Lloyd.  The  Value  of 
Titration  with  Volumetric  Acid  Solutions  as  a  Means  of  Assaying  Alkaloidal 
Drugs  and  Galenical  Preparations,  by  Prof.  Chas.  Caspari,  Jr.,  and  Alfred 
Dohme.  Canadian  Potash,  by  Professor  Reid,  of  Montreal.  In  the  discussion 
which  followed  Prof.  J.  U.  Lloyd  called  attention  to  the  fact  that  the  Canadian 
Potash  was  of  better  quality  than  that  of  American  manufacture. 
Then  followed  Change  of  Volume  when  Liquids  of  Different  Densities  are 
Mixed,  by  Wilbur  S.  Scoville  ;  The  Value  of  the  Pharmacopceial  requirements 
for  Oil  of  Cloves,  by  Prof.  C.  T.  P.  Fennel ;  Refractometers  and  their  Uses,  by 
Prof.  W.  F.  Edwards  ;  A  Microscopical  and  Analytical  Study  of  Coca  Leaves, 
by  Dr.  A.  R.  L.  Dohme  ;  Commercial  Varieties  of  Opium,  by  the  same  ; 
Hydrastis  Canadensis,  by  F.  A.  Thompson  ;  Contribution  to  the  Literature  of 
Strychnine  Determinations,  by  J.  B.  Nagelvoort  ;  Gelsemium  Sempervirens, 
by  Chas.  O.  Hill ;  Colocynth,  by  Geo.  Wagner  ;  Investigation  of  Menthol 
Derivatives,  by  Prof.  E.  Kremers  ;  An  Aseptic Irrigati7ig  Tube,hy  Adolph  Levy. 
The  installation  of  the  new  officers  was  next  in  order,  which  took  place  at 
about  11  o'clock,  when  long  speeches  were  out  of  the  question. 
In  terminating  the  proceedings  the  chairman  referred  to  the  good  attendance, 
notwithstanding  the  many  rival  attractions  and  also  to  the  papers  presented, 
which  were  of  unusually  high  character. 
The  section  then  adjourned  to  meet  in  Asheville  in  September,  1894. 
Section  of  Pharmaceutical  Education  and  Legislation. — This  section  was 
called  to  order  on  Thursday,  August  17,  at  9  A.M.,  by  Dr.  R.  C.  Eccles. 
In  his  annual  address,  the  chairman  dwelt  especially  on  the  legislation  in  the 
different  states,  referring  to  the  good  and  bad  points  of  the  various  enactments. 
He  invited  the  State  associations,  whose  duties,  he  said,  it  was  to  examine  their 
laws  thoroughly,  to  express  their  opinions  on  pharmacy  laws,  so  that  the 
matter  could  be  brought  up  before  the  association  at  its  next  meeting.  On 
motion,  the  address  was  referred  to  a  committee  of  three,  consisting  of 
Messrs.  Sayre,  Mittlebach  and  Caspari. 
The  paper  which  followed  was  History  of  American  Pharmacy,  by  S.  M. 
Colcord.  A  remark  of  Alphonse  Major,  as  to  the  rise  of  saloonkeepers,  gave 
rise  to  a  heated  discussion,  ending  with  the  announcement  that  at  proper  time 
charges  would  be  brought  by  Mr.  Eliel  against  Mr.  Major  for  conduct  unbecom- 
ing a  member.  Mr.  Major  replied  that  his  remark  was  meant  as  a  joke,  but 
the  chair  declared  him  out  of  order. 
The  nomination  of  officers  being  next  in  order,  Dr.  Eccles  was  again  nomi- 
nated, as  was  also  Mr.  L.  C.  Hogan. 
The  next  paper  read  treated  of :  Legislation  and  Boards  of  Pharmacy,  Edu- 
cation and  Colleges  of  Pharmacy,  by  Prof.  E .  L.  Patch.  As  a  result  of  this  paper, 
motion  was  carried  to  appoint  a  committee  of  three  to  suggest  a  line  of  policy 
to  be  devised  by  this  Section  with  reference  to  admitting  graduates  of  phar- 
macy without  examination  by  boards  of  pharmacy.  The  resolution  offered 
was  to  the  effect  that  it  was  best  that  the  State  boards  did  not  recognize  the 
diplomas . 
The  next  paper  was  offered  by  the  Secretary  of  the  Lombardini  Pharmaceuti- 
