Amo?tu"*i87hrm'}         Minutes  of  the  College.  471 
To  the  Philadelphia  College  of  Pharmacy  : 
The  delegates  appointed  to  attend  the  annual  meeting  of  the  American  Pharmaceutical  Association 
respectfully  report  that  they  attended  to  the  duties  assigned  them,  some  of  their  number  being  present  at 
all  of  the  sessions  held. 
The  usual  routine  of  business  was  pursued,  and  many  interesting  papers  were  read,  eliciting  appro- 
bation from  those  present. 
A  large  number  of  members  were  in  attendance,  consequent  in  part  upon  the  Centennial  Exposition. 
The  Committee  of  Arrangements  selected  by  the  Association,  in  conjunction  with  a  similar  committee 
appointed  by  this  College,  arranged  a  social  entertainment,  in  which  most  of  the  members  of  the  Asso- 
ciation present,  with  their  ladies,  participated.  It  was  a  thoroughly  enjoyable  affair,  and  passed  off  in  a 
manner  reflecting  credit  upon  the  good  taste  of  the  committee. 
A  drive  throughout  the  Park,  for  the  entertainment  of  the  visiting  ladies,  and  an  excursion  to  the 
Switchback  were  also  a  part  of  the  entertainment  devised  by  the  committee. 
Invitations  were  received  by  the  Association  from  the  officers  of  the  Union  League,  Zoological 
Garden,  the  Academy  of  Natural  Sciences,  Masonic  Temple  and  other  places  of  interest,  for  members 
of  the  Association  to  visit  their  several  institutions,  all  of  which  were  accepted  with  thanks. 
The  Centennial  Exhibition  seemed  to  claim  much  of  the  attention  of  members  from  a  distance. 
Your  delegation  had  the  honor  of  having  its  chairman,  Mr.  Bullock,  elected  to  the  post  of  President 
of  the  Associalion  during  the  ensuing  year. 
The  Association  adjourned  to  meet  in  September  next  at  Toronto,  Canada. 
Signed,  W.  J.  JENKS, 
September-  21st,  187b.  On  behalf  of  the  delegation. 
Prof.  Maisch,  on  behalf  of  the  committee  appointed  to  attend  the  Conference  of 
the  Pharmaceutical  Colleges,  made  a  report  as  follows  : 
To  the  Philadelphia  College  of  Pharmacy  : 
The  delegates  appointed  to  attend  the  Conference  of  Schoolt  of  Pharmacy  respectfully  submit  the 
following  report : 
The  seventh  Conference  of  Schools  of  Pharmacy  was  held  in  the  library  of  the  Philadelphia  College 
of  Pharmacy  on  the  evenings  of  September  11,12  and  15,  three  sessions  being  held  altogether.  Ail 
Colleges  of  Pharmacy  in  the  United  States,  conferring  the  degree  of  Graduate  in  Pharmacy,  were  repre- 
sented. Delegates  were  accredited  from  the  Chicago,  Cincinnati,  Louisville,  Maryland,  Massachusetts, 
New  York,  Philadelphia  and  St.  Louis  Colleges,  and  Professor  Emlen  Painter  of  the  California  College 
of  Pharmacy  was  invited  to  take  a  seat  and  participate  in  the  deliberations. 
Mr.  Chas.  A.  Tufts  of  the  Massachusetts  College  was  elected  President  and  John  M.  Maisch  of  the 
Philadelphia  College,  Secretary  for  the  ensuing  year. 
The  questions  submitted  for  discussion  by  the  Philadelphia  and  Louisville  Colleges  were  as  follows  : 
1.  Can  a  progressive  course  of  lectures  be  suggested,  differing  from  that  followed  in  most  Colleges 
of  Pharmacy,  and  if  so,  what  branches  and  in  what  order  should  they  be  taught? — or  is  it  advisable  to 
adhere  to  the  present  system,  extending  perhaps,  the  sessions  ;  and  to  require  junior  students  to  pass  an 
examination  before  they  may  be  regarded  as  second-course  students  ;  and  in  the  latter  case  what  amount 
of  knowledge  should  be  demanded  at  the  junior  examination? 
2.  Is  it  advisable  to  make  one  or  more  courses  of  practical  instruction  obligatory  as  part  of  the  regular 
course  of  instruction  in  pharmacy,  and  if  so,  to  what  extent  should  such  a  course  embrace  analytical 
chemistry,  preparation  of  chemicals,  preparation  of  pharmaceuticals  and  extemporaneous  pharmacy? 
The  first  session  was  devoted  principally  to  the  discussion  of  the  first  question,  and  a  general  inter- 
change of  views  on  this  subject  was  had,  the  experience  and  observations  made  by  the  different  Colleges 
being  related.  That  a  graded  course  is  preferable  to  the  present  system  of  teaching  was  admitted;  also, 
that  such  a  graded  or  progressive  course  must  ultimately  be  adopted.  But  to  effect  such  a  change  at  once 
was,  in  the  judgment  of  the  delegates,  unfeasible,  though  the  object  to  be  attained  should  be  continually 
kept  in  view. 
The  questions  were  finally  referred  to  special  committees  for  elaboration,  and  their  reports  formed  the 
basis  for  discussion  and  action  at  the  subsequent  sessions. 
The  committee  on  the  first  query  submitted  a  scheme  for  a  progressive  course,  as  follows  : 
FIRST,  or  ELEMENTARY  COURSE. 
1.  Chemistry — Physics  as  applied  to  Chemistry;    Chemical  Philosophy;    General  properties  of  the 
elements  and  their  compounds ;  General  review  of  the  groups  of  organic  compounds. 
2.  Pharmacy — Physics  as  applied  to  pharmacy  ;  manipulations;  extemporaneous  pharmacy. 
