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be  that  ammonia  was  invariably  formed  at  a  low  temperature,  and  that  its  quantity 
increased  as  the  temperature  was  lowered.  Personne  had  obtained  somewhat  simi- 
lar results  by  acting  with  nitric  acid  upon  phosphorus,  and  since,  in  the  proposed 
process,  the  action  was  moderated  by  immersing  the  vessel,  it  appeared  to  be  prob- 
able that  the  finished  phosphoric  acid  would  contain  notable  quantities  of  phosphate 
of  ammonium,  to  decompose  which  sufficient  heat  would  be  required  to  convert  the 
ortho  into  metaphosphoric  acid.  Further  investigation  with  this  process  should  be 
made,  before  it  is  used  as  a  substitute  for  that  of  the  "  Pharmacopoeia." 
Dr.  Pile  remarked  that  the  temperature  to  which  the  solution  is  raised  is  sufficient 
to  drive  off  nitric  acid,  but  he  could  not  at  present  state  as  to  phosphate  of  ammo- 
nium being  present. 
Prof.  Maisch  read  a  paper  entitled  "  Notes  on  some  medicinal  and  dietetic  arti- 
cles," by  X.  Landerer,  Athens,  Greece,  honorary  member  of  our  College  (see  page 
532). 
Dr.  Pile  exhibited  a  piece  of  a  barrel  head,  shattered  by  the  recent  explosion,  the 
force  of  which  seemed  to  be  downwards  and  upwards,  as  described  on  page  525  of 
the  November  number. 
Prof.  Maisch  exhibited  "  Leaflets  for  the  Scrap-book,"  printed  by  M.  S.  Bidwell, 
Elmira,  N.  Y.,  in  his  pharmaceutical  establishment.  These  contain  brief  notes  on 
topics  of  interest  to  physicians  and  pharmacists.  New  remedies,  analyses  of  nos- 
trums and  incompatibilities  comprise  some  of  the  subjects  of  the  "  leaflets,"  by 
means  of  which  interesting  and  useful  information  is  brought  to  the  notice  of  those 
to  whom  they  are  sent. 
Allen  Shryock  exhibited  a  variety  of  lemon  from  Pueblo  de  los  Angeles,  in 
Southern  California,  the  average  weight  of  which  is  8  ozs.  5  the  yield  of  juice  25 
percent  j  the  specific  gravity  of  the  juice  is  i'ooi4,  and  each  fluidounce  requires 
28  grains  of  bicarbonate  of  potassium  for  neutralization. 
Charles  Bullock  presented  the  subject  of  Ozone,  giving  a  history  of  its  discovery, 
its  chemical  relations,  the  tests  by  which  its  presence  may  be  recognized,  and  its 
use  for  various  purposes.  During  the  lecture,  a  number  of  interesting  and  enter- 
taining experiments  were  made  in  illustration  of  the  subject.  On  motion  of  Mr. 
Shinn,  a  vote  of  thanks  was  given  Mr.  Bullock  for  the  entertainment  given. 
After  deciding  to  meet  next  month  again  in  the  evening  at  8  o'clock,  the  meeting 
adjourned. 
WILLIAM  McINTYRE,  Registrar. 
PHARMACEUTICAL  COLLEGES  AND  ASSOCIATIONS. 
The  Vermont  Pharmaceutical  Association  held  its  annual  meeting  October 
nth,  in  the  Free  Baptist  Hall  at  St.  Johnsbury,  President  L.  E.  Sherman  in  the  chair, 
A.  W.  Higgins,  Secretary.  The  attendance  was  large,  quite  a  number  of  ladies 
being  also  present.  The  main  business  of  the  first  session  was  the  election  of  new 
members,  the  reading  of  the  reports  of  standing  committees,  and  the  Treasurer, 
and  of  the  President's  annual  address,  which  was  referred  to  a  special  committee. 
A  Nominating  Committee  was  appointed,  which  reported  the  following  officers  for 
