WOMEN IN PHARMACY The Woman's Pharmaceutical Association. The first meeting was held in Chicago, January 13, 1903. In so far as can be ascertained, this is the first association of women pharmacists organized in the United States, with the exception of one which was organized in 1892 for the purpose of conducting a pharmacy by women within the grounds at the Columbian Exposition held in Chicago during 1893. This association disbanded soon after the World's Fair. The officers elected at the first meeting in January, 1903, were: President, Miss Nina C. Piper, Ph. C., now Mrs. John Fischnar, 140 W. 70th St. Her husband is a prominent Chicago druggist and also an instructor at the Northwestern University College of Pharmacy; first vice-president, Miss Julia Runkel, Ph. G., now traveling in the interests of the Horlick's Malted Milk Co.; second vice-president, Miss Jean Gordon, Ph. G., now Pharmacist at the Frances Willard Hospital; secretary-treasurer, Miss Charlotte E. Stimson, Ph. G., now Pharmacist at the Elgin State Hospital, Elgin Ill. The association was formed for the purpose of producing a feeling of good fellowship and effecting a greater degree of sociability among women pharmacists, and all women directly interested in pharmaceutical work; to advance by mutual effort, both their professional and financial interests and to stand for all that is best in the profession generally. The association has worked quietly and without ostentation. It has sought but little publicity, and although it has met, with comparatively few exceptions, once every month for the past ten years, there are many people, even in the profession, who are scarcely aware of the existence of this body of finely equipped women pharmacists. Mrs. M. M. Gray, Ph. C., 4151 Gladys Ave., publisher of Gray's Quiz Compend and other pharmaceutical books, was the association's very efficient president for seven years-1905 to 1912, at which time she absolutely refused to hold the office longer on account of business cares. Mrs. Marie Blahnik, 1225 S. Harding Ave., one of the oldest pharmacists in Chicago, in point of years in business, is the much beloved honorary president of the association. The members make it a point to interest themselves in any and all women pharmacists, whether members of the association or not. They have kept in touch with the University of Illinois and Northwestern University Schools of Pharmacy and with the wholesale houses, and when a request has come for a lady pharmacist they have supplied the demand when possible; but it has been their experience that the demand usually has been greater than the supply. This service to employer and employee is an exceptionally valuable and practical one. Among the instances of financial assistance which have been given to others from time to time, was the sum of $50 raised by a levy on their little treasury and by personal contribution from the small membership, to aid the pharmacists suffering from the San Francisco disaster in 1906. They have a special Flower and Sick Committee, whose duty it is to visit and cheer with floral offerings women pharmacists who are ill, but each member of the association, even though not a member of this special committee, is expected to do likewise. In this office again the association is practical and helpful, carrying cheer oftentimes where it would not reach otherwise. Although they make no claim to maintain a Marriage Bureau Department, yet during the past ten years twelve of the members have entered the holy bonds of matrimony. During these years, from time to time, new members have joined the association's ranks, others dropping out, either having moved away or other interests having intervened, such as homes and husbands, having claimed their attention, so at no one time has the membership number been very large, yet at all times they have earnestly endeavored to make up in quality what they have lacked in numbers. The meetings are usually held at the homes of the various members. These take the form of delightful social gatherings, with a portion of the evening devoted to such business as is necessary. Often a paper of pharmaceutical interest is read by some member, occasionally some one outside the regular membership gives a talk on some allied subject. A novel feature which has been introduced during the past year is to present the hostess of the evening with a solid silver "Chicago" souvenir spoon, that every home which the association has gladdened with its presence may have a lasting memento of the occasion. The present officers of the association are: President, Miss O. B. Pierce, Pharmacist at Post-Graduate Hospital, 2400 Dearborn St.; first vice-president, Mrs. Leander Eicher, in business with her husband, 3901 Prairie Ave.; second vice-president, Miss Jennie Robbins, Pharmacist at State Hospital, Watertown, Ill.; secretary-treasurer, Miss Charlotte E. Stimson, Pharmacist at Elgin State Hospital, Elgin, Ill. The first meeting of the fall was held, October 25, 1913, at the home of Miss Rose P. Schmid, 2133 S. Halsted St. A most delightful evening was spent. A splendid report was served and much enjoyed. The decorations and souvenirs were á la Hallowe'en. Three new members were in attendance, which betokens a successful ensuing year. IF YOU DESIRE to join the A. Ph. A., write to the General Secretary, Dr. J. H. Beal, Scio, O., for a blank and further instructions. Every reputable pharmacist is eligible for membership. Station .Ft. Andrews, Mass. .Philippines .Field Hosp. No. 1, Ft. D. A. Russell, W. Presidio, San Francisco, Cal. .Ft. Hancock, N. J. .Ft. George Wright, Wash. .Ft. Greble, R. I. .G. H. Ft. Bayard, N. M. .Columbus Bks, Ohio Ft. Monroe, Va. Philippines . 2nd Division, 4th Infantry .Philippines Philippines .Ft. Totten, N. Y. .Ft. Porter, N. Y. .Ft. Howard, Md. .Ft. Canby, Wash. .Ft. D. A. Russell, Wyo. .Ft. Riley, Kans. .A. Med. School, Washington, D. C. Philippines Philippines .Ft. Niagara, N. Y. Augusta Arsenal, Ga. Ft. Des Moines, Iowa Madison Barracks, N. Y. Ft. Morgan, Ala. .U. S. A. T., "Kilpatrick" .Ft. McDowell, Cal. .G. H. Ft. Bayard, N. M. Van Couver Bks, Wash. 2nd Division, 27th Infantry .Ft. Myer, Va. .Ft. Missoula, Mont. .Presidio, San Francisco, Cal. .Ft. Robinson, Nebr. .U. S. A. T., "Thomas" .U. S. A. T., "Meade" .Presidio, Monterey, Cal. .Army Med. School, Washington, D. C. Field Med. Supply Depot, Wash., D. C. Amb. Co. No. 2, Presidio, S. F., Cal. .Field Hosp. No. 2, Presidio, S. F., Cal. West Point, N. Y. .Ft. Shafter, H. T. Field Hosp. No. 3, 2nd Div. .Ft. Shafter, H. T. Columbus Bks., Ohio. .Ft. Rodman, Mass. ..Philippines. Ft. Barrancas, Fla. . 2nd Div., 28th Infy. .Columbus Camp, N. M. Field Hosp. No. 3, 2nd Div. U. S. A. T., "Sherman." U. S. A. T., "McClellan." .Amb. Co. No. 3, 2nd Div. .Columbus Bks., Ohio. Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. Philippines. .G. H. Ft. Bayard, N. M. .Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. .Ft. Huachuca, Ariz. Mil. Prison, Ft. Leavenworth, Kans. .Ft. Worden, Wash. .Ft. Warren, Mass. Philippines. .Amb. Co. No. 3, 2nd Div. Presidio, Monterey, Cal. Dept. Surg. Off. Western Dept. .G. H. Ft. Bayard, N. M. Key West Bks., Fla. .Ft. Gibbon, Alaska. .Camp E. S. Otis, Panama. PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATIONS The Nashville Branch of the A. Ph. A., which was established prior to the meeting in that city, has taken up work for the winter and is holding successful meetings. Dr. J. O. Burge, with a number of associates, is particularly interested in A. Ph. A. prog ress. The Michigan Ph. A. met at Grand Rapids, October 1, with a very large attendance. The next meeting will be held at Detroit. August 24, the week of the A. Ph. A. Convention. The following offcers were elected: President, D G. Look, Lowell; vice-president, E. E. Miller, Fremont; 2d vice-president, C. A. Weaver, Detroit; secretary, Von W. Furniss (re-elected); treasurer, E. C. Varnum (re-elected), Jonesville. The traveling men elected: President, G. H. Halpin, of Holland and Detroit; 1st vice-president, P. H. Hirth, Detroit; 2d vice-president, Clyde Ayres, Detroit; 3d vice-president, H. H. Thayer, Detroit; secretary-treasurer, W. B. Lawson, Grand Rapids. Alcresta, was the subject discussed at the October meeting of the Chicago Branch of the A. Ph. A. This name is given by Professor J. U. Lloyd to a colloidal substance separated from certain clays and which possesses the peculiar property of absorbing alkaloids from an acidified, aqueous solution and presenting them in a quite tasteless form. It is probable that the substance is insoluble in the stomach, but becomes soluble in the intestine. It is used as a chemical reagent and is proposed commercially as a means of producing tasteless but still efficient alkaloids. Professor A. H. Clark. Dr. Bernard Fantus, Mr. F. P Summers and others took part in the discussion Arkansas Board Examination.-At the recent regular examination of the Arkansas Board held at Little Rock, November 12-13, there were forty-five candidates. The examination was held in the Board's offices, in the New State Capitol. The following persons passed a satisfactory examination: Miss Annie Bell Wilson, Wichita, Kansas, John Brunner, Nashville, Arkansas, John T. Puckett, Franklin, Wyatt Crawford, Benton, J. E. Turner, Hot Springs, A. B. Coger, St. Paul, Arkansas, W. O. Beddingfield, Pettigrew, L. A. Turner, Hot Springs, A. O. P. Nickerson, Benton, W. C. Cruce, Monticellow, A. J. C. Seemann, Little Rock, G. C. Gilliam, Desarc, S. Y. Palmer, Shreveport, La., W. O. Riggins, Vivian, La., Henry W. Johnson, Hot Springs, W. B. Allen, Hot Springs, R. H. Verser, Searcy, Arkansas, W. B. Walch, Crossett, H. C. Overstreet, Argenta, Clarence Marsh, Prescott, W. F. Alexander, Dierks, Henry Frick, Little Rock, Henry Stampers, Little Rock, John Parback, Little Rock, C. J. Walker, Little Rock, Jessie Herrod, Little Rock, F. C. Burch, Little Rock, E. D. McGaughey, Hartford, Arkansas, R. E. Foster, Kansas City, Mo., W. A. Thomas, El Dorado, Arkansas. Henry Frick of Little Rock and W. A. Thomas of El Dorado won the honors of the class with 872 average. Fifteen of the class were re-examinees, of which number twelve passed a satisfactory examination, giving evidence of study. The next meeting of the Board will be at Little Rock, May 11, 1914.-[John B. Bond, Sr., President; J. A. Gibson, Secretary. by The A. Ph. A. Officers for 1914-15 have been elected the membership at large, the ballot being taken by mail. All members whose dues were paid for the year 1913 were entitled to vote. The result of the election is as follows: President-Caswell A. Mayo, New York. First Vice-President - L. D. Havenhill, Lawrence, Kan. Second Vice-President-C. Herbert Packard, East Boston, Mass. Third Vice-President--Charles Gietner, St. Louis, Mo. Members of the Council-Otto F. Claus, St. Louis; M. I. Wilbert, Washington, D. C.; William B. Day, Chicago. The Arizona Ph. A. held CHAS. GIETNER. its third annual meeting at Phoenix, November 12. The convention was presided over by Harry Brisley and the following new members were elected: G. Batchelor, E. A. Burford, E. C. Mason, J. W. Horton, of Pheonix; W. Meyers, Jerome; C. H. Hector, Nogales. The Secretary reported 60% of the members had paid dues for the current year. He also spoke a good word for the traveling men who have served the association well. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: J. Barnett, president; E. A. Burford, Phoenix, first vice-president; A. A. Gilland, Winslow, second vice-president; T. Ed Litt, Tucson, third vice-president. Mrs. Anna Jeffers addressed the association on the subject of Women in Pharmacy. Will Marlar, State Food and Drug Inspector, related experiences throughout the state. J. M. Twining, of Berkeley, Cal., presented a paper on Biologic Products. The next annual meeting will occur November 10, 1914. |