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with  a  pencil.  These  companion  sketches  of  the  separated  depart- 
ments of  the  modern  pharmacy  are  among  our  most  pleasing  pro- 
ductions, with  but  a  single  blemish.  If  worked  out  in  a  little  more 
detail  they  show  most  satisfactory  results  from  specialized  and  sys- 
tematized effort.  In  marked  contrast  with  the  representation  that 
might  be  made  of  ye  ancient  apothecary,  or  even  the  modern  one, 
who  attempts  to  serve  milkshakes,  base-ball  bats  and  tobacco  while 
making  urethral  bougies,  or  while  adjusting  a  volumetric  solution. 
The  one  single  blemish  spoken  of  in  connection  with  our  separate- 
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Time  sufficient  is  as  necessary  for:  the  proper 
preparation  of  a  prescription  as  are  care,  compe- 
tency, concentration  of  thought  and  pure  material. 
We  have  an  ample  corps  of  careful  and  competent 
prescriptionists,  in  a  commodious  laboratory,  away 
from  distracting  influences,  Hvhere,  with  a  compre- 
hensive supply  of  pure  and  standardized  pharma- 
ceuticals and  complete  modern  equipment  we  are 
able  to  do  perfect  compounding,  but,  withal,  must 
have  time  ;  frequently  more  is-required  than  is  an- 
ticipated, because  unlooked-for  difficulties  and  com- 
plications appear.  Be  patient;  we  will  let  you  go  as 
soon  as  possible. 
( On  reverse  side) 
BYNSON,  WE3TC0TT  &  GO., 
Charles  &  Franklin  Sts., 
BALTIMORE. 
department  idea  is  the  absolute  impossibility  of  satisfying  impa- 
tient or  hurried  waiting  parties  that  something  is  being  done  for 
them  ;  nothing  short  of  seeing  some  one  at  work  for  them  will  be 
satisfactory,  and  this  cannot  be  offered.  A  small  attempt  is  made 
upon  the  back  of  check,  but  it  is  a  failure.  Patient  education  seems 
to  be  the  only  remedy. 
The  effort  made  in  some  quarters  to  make  capital  out  of  an  ex- 
posure of  prescription-manipulation  must  necessarily  result  in  im- 
perfect work,  since  no  hesitation,  consultation  or  consideration  is 
possible.  It  must  all  go  through  without  a  hitch,  or  the  impres- 
sion will  be  bad.  Such  a  thing  as  a  re-trial  would  be  out  of  the 
question  when,  in  fact,  several  trials  are  often  necessary  with  the 
conscientious  dispenser,  no  matter  how  able  he  may  be.  The  in- 
ference, too,  is  discreditable.    "  Because  I  work  in  the  open,  others 
