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(Editorial  Department- 
The  Late  Meeting. — In  the  haste  incident  to  getting  out  the  detailed 
notice  of  the  proceedings  of  the  Association  at  the  end  of  our  last  num- 
ber, we  entirely  forgot  to  allude  to  an  episode  of  the  outside  history  of  the 
meeting,  which  in  proportion  to  its  extent  was  largely  productive  of  good 
fruits.  At  the  close  of  the  meeting  on  Friday,  Aug.  29th,  Edward  Par- 
rish  invited  those  members  who  were  strangers  to  join  in  a  yachting  ex- 
cursion up  the  Delaware  to  Riverton,  to  return  late  in  the  evening  by 
steamer.  A  number  of  gentlemen  accepted  the  invitation,  and  between 
4  and  5  o'clock  the  party  having  embarked  at  Smith's  Island  on  two 
yachts  were  soon  careering  up  the  river  by  aid  of  a  stiff  breeze.  As 
both  vessels  were  good  sailers,  some  excitement  grew  out  of  the  competi- 
tion to  reach  Riverton  ;  and  as,  from  the  direction  of  the  wind  and  the 
course  of  the  river,  some  tacking  was  required  before  the  boats  were  suffi- 
ciently to  the  windward  to  pass  Treaty  Island,  ample  room  was  afforded  to 
the  commanders  to  contend  for  the  advantage.  The  gentlemen  expressed 
themselves  much  gratified  with  the  sail,  which,  varied  as  it  was  by  objects 
of  interest  along  the  right  bank  of  the  river  and  the  excitement  of  managing 
the  vessel  under  a  strong  breeze,  was  to  us  very  pleasant. 
Arrived  at  Riverton,  the  party  were  landed  in  boats,  and  conducted 
to  the  residence  of  Mr.  Parrish,  where  we  were  welcomed  by  Mrs.  Parrish, 
who,  "  on  hospitable  thoughts  intent,"  soon  after  invited  the  party  to  par- 
take of  an  excellent  entertainment,  to  which  they  did  ample  justice.  The 
evening,  which  was  agreeably  cool,  passed  off  pleasantly  in  conversation 
during  a  stroll  along  the  bank  of  the  river  ;  and  as  the  period  for  returning 
approached,  the  party  collected  on  the  pier  to  await  the  steamer,  which  in 
due  time  was  seen  in  the  distance  ;  but  lo  !  she  kept  on  her  course  despite 
the  tolling  of  the  bell,  and  left  the  party  to  provide  a  passage  in  some 
other  way.  The  disappointment  was  taken  in  good  humor,  and  finally  it 
was  arranged  that  some  should  return  to  the  city  by  private  conveyance, 
others  took  the  late  line  to  N.  York,  whilst  the  remainder  were  comfortably 
accommodated  for  the  night,  and  left  for  their  several  homes  on  the  fol- 
lowing morning,  well  pleased  with  their  trip. 
"The  Juries  Bill"  in  the  British  Parliament. — After  a  considera- 
ble struggle  this  bill  has  become  a  law  under  the  caption  "An  act  to  give 
greater  facilities  for  summoning  persons  to  serve  on  Juries,  and  for  other 
purposes  relating  thereto."  The  main  cause  of  the  struggle  arose  from 
the  following  clause  inserted  through  the  exertions  of  the  council  of  the 
Pharmaceutical  Society,  viz.  "  All  persons  duly  registered  as  pharmaceu- 
