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absence  of  aromatics  the  preparation  having  the  pure  odor  of  senna.  The 
Buchu  speaks  for  itself. 
German  Pharmaceutical  Society  of  New  York. — Mr.  J.  M.  Maisch, 
of  New  York,  has  furnished  us  with  a  MS.  copy  of  the  constitution  of  a 
Society  of  German  Apothecaries  in  that  City,  and,  as  many  of  our  readers 
are  not  aware  of  the  existence  of  this  association,  we  present  it  to  their 
notice.  An  association  likewise  exists  among  some  of  the  Germans  of  this 
city,  with  reference  to  foreign  periodical  literature,  and  the  advantages 
which  accrue  to  the  members  of  such  unions  is  so  marked,  that  they  are 
worthy  of  imitation  by  American  pharmaceutists. 
Statutes  of  the  New  York  Pharmaceutical  Society. 
Founded  October  1,  1851. 
Art.  I. —  Object  of  the  Society. 
The  German  Pharmaceutical  Society  of  the  City  of  New  York  has  for  its  object 
the  scientific  and  collegiate  advancement  of  the  apothecaries  of  New  York,  and 
neighboring  cities.    It  provides  for  mutual  improvement  in  science,  and  procures 
by  its  means,  the  best  works  on  pharmacy  and  technics. 
Art.  II. — On  becoming  a  Member  of  the  Society. 
1.  Every  real  apothecary,  who  is  the  owner  of  an  apothecary  store  in  New- 
York,  or  its  neighborhood,  may  become  an  actual  Member  of  this  Society  ;  and 
an  extraordinary  Member,  every  one,  whose  study  is  connected  witti  the  natural 
sciences.  These  last  named  members  enjoy  all  rights,  with  the  exception  of 
votes  at  the  election  of  the  officers,  and  at  the  alteration  of  the  Statutes  ;  they 
also  have  no  claim  on  the  property  of  the  Society. 
2.  Applications  for  membership  must  be  made  in  writing  to  the  President, 
who  notifies  the  members  in  his  next  circular,  with  his  request  to  present  their 
objections,  if  any,  either  verbally  or  in  writing,  at  the  next  meeting  of  the  offi- 
cers, which  then  accepts  or  rejects  the  applicant. 
3.  Each  actual  member  on  becoming  such,  has  to  sign  the  Statutes,  and  to 
pay  two  dollars  to  the  Treasurer. 
Art.  III. —  Contributions, 
Actual  Members  pay  monthly,  50  cts. 
Extraordinary  Members  pay  monthly,  25  cts. 
Article.  IV. 
1.  Members,  on  voluntarily  leaving  the  Society,  or  on  changing  their  resi- 
dence, have  to  notify  the  President  in  writing ;  they  have  no  claim  on  the  pro- 
perty of  the  Society,  but  they  may  become  members  again,  provided  they  have 
paid  their  dues  up  to  the  day  of  their  quitting. 
2.  Members,  who  are  in  arrears  for  three  months,  and  have  been  notified  byihe 
Treasurer,  are  regarded  as  expelled  ;  the  same  of  those  Members  who  neglect 
to  visit  the  General  Meetings  once  a  year,  without  sending  a  written  excuse  to 
the  President. 
Article  Y. 
1.  The  business  of  the  Society  is  conducted  by  a  Board,  consisting  of  seven 
Members,  including  President,  Treasurer  and  Secretary. 
2.  They  shall  be  elected  at  the  Annual  Meeting  by  a  simple  majority,  for  one 
year;  they  do  not  receive  any  compensation  for  their  services,  but  are  allowed 
the  necessary  expenses  for  writing  materials. 
