An interesting communication on Pharmacopoeial Preparations from an Economical Standpoint" was read by Wm. L. Cliffe, in the absence of the author, Chas. H. La Wall. Several questions pertaining to the economical side of pharmacy were taken up by the writer, but the one which is of vital importance and which seems the most difficult to adjust is that of compensation for service rendered. As stated by the author, the opinion seems to prevail among the laity that the pharmacist realizes immense profits on everything he sells. Such an opinion is very far from the truth, however, as shown by the arguments used. In conclusion, the author said that increased requirements for pharmacists should be accompanied by increased remuneration for services rendered, and that no true progress can be made until equilibrium is established in this direction. This paper will appear in a later issue of this JOURNAL.

Those remarking on the subject of this paper were Messrs. Thompson, England and Kebler.

A "Note on Specific Gravity," by Thos. S. Wiegand, was read by Wm. B. Thompson. (See p. 26.)

Mr. Kebler said that in taking specific gravity it is important to observe certain conditions; as, for instance, that of temperature, in order to obtain concordant results; this also applied to other constants.

Having continued his work for the Committee on Revision of the Pharmacopoeia, Lyman F. Kebler presented in abstract a paper having the following title: "The Physical and Chemical Properties of Lithium Benzoate and Lithium Salicylate." Some rather interesting results were reported by the author, as well as some important recommendations in regard to testing the above salts, but these will not be dwelt upon here, as the paper will be published in full in a subsequent issue of this JOURNAL.

The following were exhibited: A sample of excellent saffron grown in Lebanon County, Pa., and another of the best commercial saffron offered in this country. These were sent by Jos. L. Lemberger, of Lebanon, for purposes of comparison, the Lebanon County saffron being considered by him to furnish the type for this drug on account of its freedom from contamination.

In reply to a query as to why saffron should be kept moist, Mr. England said that it was probably on account of volatile oil.

Mr. W. S. Weakley, a student of the College, reported the presence of a resin in the stigmas, and it was suggested that the presence of this constituent might contribute toward the effect produced on the eyes of those handling this drug. Specimens of a species of Lemna, or duckweed, which grows in the canals and ditches of Holland, were received from Prof. J. B. Nagelvoort. This species, known as the red Lemna, is said to be very abundant there and to have encroached on the territory of Lemna polyrhiza, the most common species. Owing to its color in the fresh state, which is said to vary from the common red brown of Fe,O, to the more reddish tinge of Sb,S,, the ditches have more the appearance of roadways than of waterways.

Mr. Kebler reported that in a consignment of aconite which he recently examined four bails assayed well, while one was found to contain 25 per cent. of tormentilla, specimens of the aconite and of the adulterant being exhibited. On motion, the meeting adjourned.

FLORENCE YAPLE, Secretary pro tem.

Penns Grove,

. Jour. Pharm

Shannon. Byron Guest,

Waynesburg,
Altoona,

W. Va.

Preceptor.

G. H. Rolland.

Thomas Hart.
A. J. Odenwelder.
Jesse W. Pechin.
J. A. Werck shagen.
R. W. Young, M.D.
George H. Ebeling.
F. G. Wedemeyer.
Philip Goll.

J. L. Miller.

Chas. H. Blouch.

A. E. Brock, M.D.

H. L. Stiles.

Pa.

Pa.

Pa.

Pa.

Pa.

Pa.

Shaver, David Oscar,

Shenkle, Albert Philip,
Shields, Percy Way,
Shoffner, John Perry,
Skillman, Lionel Gilliland,
Slocum, Charles Eben,
Sparks, Theodore Burrows,
Spears, Edward Gibson,
Sprague. Hugh Boleyn,
Steever, William Forsaith,
Stein, Joseph Paul,
Stoudt. Irwin Sylvester,
Strathie, Alexander John,
Texter, Charles Henry,
Thomas, Wallace Crouch,
Tingle John Beard,
Tyler, Joseph Clark,

Unangst, Stuart Levin,
Urffer, Samuel,
Van Gilder, Levi,

Watson, Herbert James,
Westermayer, John Joseph,
Wolfer, William Conard,
Wolfinger, John Philip,

Altoona,

Edwin M Boring.
D. H. Ross.
Harvey F. Hess.
D. W. H. Sheets.

C. B. McLaughlin.
H. K. Watson.

L. S. A. Stedem.
Ed. C. Stout.
Harry J. Schad.
Nelson B. Fry.

SECOND YEAR CLASS LIST.

Albright, Allen Enos,
Andrews, William Hall,
Austin, Charles Howard,
Baker, Maineard Lesher,

Barker, Laura Alice,

Beardsley, Edward John,
Beatty, Arthur William,

Place.

State.

Borrowes, George Henry,

Philadelphia,

Bosler, Harry Ellis,

Oleon,

Bishop, William H. Pancoast,

Blew, Joseph Oscar,

N. J.
Pa.
N. Y.
Pa.

N. J.
Pa.

Preceptor.

Henry Medd, M.D.
Geo. M. Andrews.
Theodore Campbell.
C. W. Albright.
G. W. Wood.

Chas. A. Rapelye.
H. C. Blair.

J. H. Bishop, M.D.
Chas. F. Dare & Son.
Henry C. Blair.

J. C. Welch.

H. B. Semple & Son.
C. B. McLaughlin.

L. W. Relibeen.

0.

Ky.

Pa.

Pa.

N. J.

Del.

Pa.

Pa.

Pa.

Pa.