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American  Pharmaceutical  Association,  {^'^'oct'^'im^^'^' 
a  percolator,  and  gradually  pour  recti- 
fied spirit  upon  it  until  1  pint  of  tinc- 
ture is  obtained. 
Dose  :  10  to  40  minims. 
TiNCTURA  Phosphori  Composita. 
Compound  Tincture  of  Phosporhus. 
Take  of— 
Phosphorus  12  grains. 
Chloroform  ,         2J  fluid  oz. 
Place  in  a  stoppered  bottle,  and  ap- 
ply the  heat  of  a  water-bath  until  dis- 
solved.  Then  add  the  solution  to 
Ethylic  alcohol  12J  fluid  oz. 
Shake  well.  This  tincture  should  be 
preserved  from  the  light,  in  accurately- 
stoppered  bottles. 
Each  fluid  drachm  contains  j\  grain 
of  phosphorus. 
Dose:  3  to  12  minims. 
Unguentum  Oleo-Resin.e  Capsici. 
Ointment  of  Oleo-Resin  of  Capsicum. 
Take  of— 
Oleo-resin  of  capsicum  1  oz. 
Yellow  wax   J  " 
Benzoated  lard  4"  " 
Melt  the  wax  and'  lard  at  a  low 
temperature,  add  the  oleo-resin,  mix 
thoroughly,  and,  if  necessary,  strain 
through  musliu.    Stir  until  cold- 
Phar.  Jour,  and  Trans.,  Sep.  8. 
AMERICAN  PHARMACEUTICAL  ASSOCIATION. 
The  city  of  Detroit  having  been  selected  for  holding  the  thirty -sixth  annual 
meeting,  the  local  Secretary,  Mr.  James  Vernor,  efficiently  aided  by  a  local  com- 
mittee, had  made  ample  preparations  for  the  accommodation  of  a  large  number 
of  visitors,  and  for  a  very  extensive  exhibition  of  drugs,  chemicals,  galenicals 
and  other  objects  of  interest  to  pharmacists  and  druggists.  The  exhibition  was 
held  in  the  Detroit  Rink,  on  Lamed  •treet,a  spacious  building  which  was  hand- 
somely fitted  up  for  the  purpose,  the  various  collections  being  shown  to  advant- 
age. Numerous  visitors  were  constantly  in  attendance  examining  the  interest- 
ing, and  in  manj^  instances,  instructive  exhibits. 
The  sessions  were  held  in  the  armory  of  the  Detroit  Light  Infantry,  located 
on  Congress  street,  the  entire  building  having  been  secured  for  the  use  of  the 
Association.  The  parlors  were  specially  reserved  for  the  ladies;  but  one  of  the 
parlors  was  subsequently  used  for  holding  the  meetings  of  the  Sections  while- 
the  general  sessions  took  place  in  the  large  hall  on  the  top  floor,  which  was  also 
utilized  for  the  reception  tendered  to  the  officers  of  the  American  and  of  the 
Michigan  State  Pharmaceutical  Associations,  and  for  the  hop  following  the  re- 
ception on  Wednesday  evening. 
At  the  Hotel  Cadillac  the  Council  held  a  short  meeting  on  Sunday  evening 
and  a  protracted  session  on  Monday  morning  for  the  reception  of  the  various 
reports  and  for  arranging  the  business  which  was  to  come  before  the  Associa- 
tion. 
The  first  general  session  was  held  on  Monday  afternoon  at  3.30  o'clock, 
when  President  Lloyd  called  the  Association  to  order,  and  was  followed  by 
Rev.  Dr.  Henderson,  who  opened  the  sessions  with  prayer.  The  mayor  of  the 
city  being  prevented  from  being  present,  Hon.  Wm.  E.  Maybury,  on  behalf 
of  the  city  of  Detroit  made  an  address  of  welcome,  stating  that  the  pharma- 
