Am.  Jour.  Pharm. 
Aug.,  1890. 
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EDITORIALS. 
American  Pharmaceutical  Association. — A  circular  issued  by  Professor 
Whelpley,  Chairman  of  the  section  on  scientific  papers,  gives  the  titles  of  the 
essays  which  have  been  promised  for  the  approaching  meeting  of  the  Ameri- 
can Pharmaceutical  Association.  It  is  well  that  the  subjects  to  be  brought  for- 
ward become  known  beforehand,  as  thereby  members  will  be  the  better  enabled 
to  participate  in  the  discussions  of  matters,  on  which  reports  will  be  made.  As 
far  as  furnished,  the  following  essays  will  be  laid  before  the  meeting  : 
The  Douglas  spruce  as  a  substitute  for  cork. 
The  Pacific  Coast  species  of  rhamnus. 
American  isinglass. 
The  medicinal  plants  of  Florida. 
The  Florida  phosphate  deposits. 
The  active  principle  of  arnica. 
The  manufacture  of  antiseptic  dressings  by  the  pharmacist. 
Syrup  of  the  hypophosphites. 
The  comparative  value  of  yerba  santa,  liquorice  and  saccharin  in  masking . 
the  bitter  taste  of  medicines. 
Incompatibility  of  Fowler's  solution  with  tincture  of  iron. 
In  addition  to  these  several  papers  will  be  presented,  containing  statistical  or 
pharmaceutical  information  on  miscellaneous  subjects. 
A  circular  from  F.  B.  Kilmer,  Secretary  of  the  section  on  commercial  inters 
ests,  states  that  the  subject  of  "shorter  hours"  will,  probably,  be  brought 
before  that  section,  and  invites  an  expression  of  opinion  upon  this  question, 
from  associations  as  well  as  from  individuals. 
The  Committee  on  Arrangements,  of  which  the  Iyocal  Secretary,  Mr.  Charles 
B.  Dohme,  of  Baltimore,  is  Chairman,  has  about  completed  the  preliminary 
arrangements,  of  which  the  members  will  be  informed  by  circular.  The 
space  for  exhibits  will  be  somewhat  limited,  and  has  nearly  all  been  taken. 
The  usual  convention  rates,  one  and  one-third  fare  for  the  round  trip,  have 
been  obtained  ;  but  since  these  tickets  are  good  on  the  return  trip  only  for  a 
limited  time,  and  are  not  available  for  stop-over,  it  is  likely  that  most  members 
from  a  distance  will  prefer  the  regular  summer  excursion  tickets  to  Fortress 
Monroe  or  Old  Point  Comfort,  which  can  be  produced  over  numerous  routes  of 
travel,  taking  in  many  places  of  resort  and  interest. 
As  usual  of  recent  years  the  first  session  will  be  called  to  order  on  Monday 
afternoon,  at  3  P.M.,  and  the  last  session  will  adjourn  in  the  forenoon  on  the 
succeeding  Friday.  Propositions  for  membership  should  be  sent  to  the  Secre- 
tary of  the  Committee  on  Membership,  G.  W.  Kennedy,  Pottsville,  Pa.,  as 
soon  as  possible,  and  credentials  of  delegates  should  reach  the  permanent 
Secretary  early  in  August. 
The  Pharmaceutical  Examining  Board  of  Pennsylvania  held  an  examina- 
tion in  the  High  School  at  Williamsport  on  July  8.  The  candidates  for  cer- 
tificate of  registered  pharmacist  were  twenty-five,  and  for  qualified  assistant 
sixteen  in  number.    Ten  of  each  class  were  successful. 
The  Alvarenga  Prize,  of  the  College  of  Physicians  of  Philadelphia,  con- 
sisting of  one  year's  income  of  the  bequest  of  the  late  Senor  Alvarenga,  of 
