ashamed of it, and it contains within itself the elements of decay. But let it be known that a Society is rich-that it has a large funded capital, a flourishing income, and a well-appointed establishment that its operations are conducted with spirit, and that its Members are united in the determination to sustain its character and extend its influence-such a Society is an object of attraction. Its Members feel an honest pride in promoting its prosperity, and fresh supporters flock round it, eager to participate in the credit and advantages of being identified with so thriving an institution. In this latter position we hope to see the Pharmaceutical Society in the course of a few years. The early difficulties attending its establishment are surmounted, the opposition from without is overcome, the Society is recognized and invested with important powers, and its future fate is in the hands of the Members. There are some persons who are endeavouring to persuade the Members that, having been registered as Pharmaceutical Chemists under the Pharmacy Act, they need not continue their subscriptions. If all the Members were to follow this advice, the Society would cease to exist for want of funds, and registration in the books of a defunct Society would be a mockery. But it is not the fact that the obligation to contribute to the Society ceases with the registration. The Council is empowered to make such registers as may be required for giving effect to the bye-laws of the Society and to the provisions of the Act. The Charter and the Act lay down the principle that the privileges of membership and registration shall be conditional upon the payment of such fees or subscriptions as shall be fixed by the bye-laws. These payments are made either in one sum or in annual subscriptions. In the former case the name of the Member is placed on the permanent register; in the latter, on the annual register, which is in force during the current year, and renewable on the renewal of the annual fee or subscription. It is only fair, that all who enjoy privileges under a Society should contribute to its finances. This position is not disputed, but it has been asserted, that for want of a specific provision in the Act in reference to defaulters, the Council does not possess the power to erase from the register, or omit from future registers, the name of a person once registered as a Pharmaceutical Chemist. The new bye-laws will regulate this as well as other matters of detail, in a manner consistent with the principles of the Charter and the Act, and the powers therein contained, and we do not believe for a moment that the Members will be misled by the sophistry of the arguments advanced in favour of the discontinuance of their connexion with the Society. A similar evasion of a just payment has been attempted occasionally by persons who have joined the Society solely for the purpose of obtaining the Certificate of Membership, which they have retained in defiance of the byelaws, and continued illegally to exhibit it after they had ceased to be Members. The Council had no remedy but a court of law, to which they did not deem it expedient to resort under the then existing circumstances of the Society; but the 16th clause of the Pharmacy Act provides an easy remedy by summary process, as it enacts that every person so offending shall be adjudged guilty of a misdemeanor. THE ADMISSION OF MEMBERS. We take this opportunity of reminding the local secretaries, and those who may desire to join the Pharmaceutical Society under the new bye-laws, that the applications for admission must be forwarded to the Secretary not later than the 1st of May. MEMORIALS TO THE LATE DR. PEREIRA. In our last number we inserted the Prospectus and Report of a committee appointed for the purpose of raising subscriptions for a bust of Dr. Pereira, to be placed in the London Hospital, and a portrait to be distributed among the subscribers. At the time the committee was formed it was supposed that the Members and Associates of the Pharmaceutical Society would naturally feel interested in promoting the object, and accordingly Dr. Letheby and Mr. Redwood were appointed joint treasurers. It was, however, ascertained that the Members and Associates desired to have some memento of their late Professor, in connection with the Pharmaceutical Society, in addition to the above, which had originated in the London Hospital. At a meeting of the committee held at the London Hospital, on Friday, the 4th of March, this additional proposition was submitted for consideration, and after some discussion it was decided that the prospectus of the proposed memorial having been settled and published, it was inexpedient to re-open the question; and that any proceedings of the Members and Associates of the Pharmaceutical Society, in furtherance of the object they desired, should be distinct from the proceedings of that committee. A sub-committee was appointed to take into consideration the selection of a sculptor to execute the bust, and to report to the committee at the next meeting. At a meeting of the committee held at the London Hospital, on Friday, March 11th, the sub-committee presented their report, and recommended the appointment of Mr. Macdowall, R.A., as the sculptor to execute the bust, which recommendation was adopted by the committee. The sub-committee was empowered to carry the resolution into effect, and also to consider as to the selection of an artist and the style of the engraving, which subject was postponed until a future meeting of the committee. The subject of the Pereira Memorial was referred to at a meeting of the Phytological Club, held March the 7th, and also at the Pharmaceutical Meeting on March the 9th; and a very general desire having been expressed in favour of a MEMORIAL TO THE LATE DR. PEREIRA IN CONNEXION WITH THE A preliminary meeting was held on the 21st of March, Mr. JACOB BELL in the Chair, At which it was Resolved, "1. That a Subscription be commenced for the purpose of obtaining the Die of a Medal to be awarded as a Prize for researches or proficiency in Materia Medica, under such regulations as the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society may deem expedient; and that it is desirable to raise a sufficient sum to endow the Medal. "2. That in the event of a sufficient amount being collected, a proof impression of a Portrait of Dr. Pereira be given to each Subscriber of not less than One Guinea, and an ordinary impression to each Subscriber of Half-a-Guinea. "3. That the following Gentlemen be constituted a Committee, with power to add to their number. (The Names are included in the subjoined List.) "4. That the Members of the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society be requested to allow their names to be on the Committee. "5. That Mr. REDWOOD and Mr. BENTLEY be requested to act as Treasurers, and Mr. GREAVES as Secretary." A circular has been issued containing a copy of the above resolutions, and announcing that communications may be addressed to the treasurers, Professor Redwood, 19, Montague Street, Russell Square, and Professor Bentley, 11, Argyll Square, to any Member of the Committee, or to Mr. Greaves, Secretary, 17, Bloomsbury Square. It should be understood that the two Committees are proceeding with their respective objects, and although not officially connected, they are mutually assisting each other. The treasurers of each Committee receive subscriptions for both, leaving subscribers to exercise their unbiassed discretion. As the Committee at the London Hospital have decided to present an impression of a portrait to each subscriber, it is not improbable that the Bloomsbury Square Committee will, in the event of a sufficient amount being collected, make an arrangement for receiving the requisite number of impressions of the same portrait. In reporting the proceedings of the two Committees, we recommend both the objects contemplated, as worthy of the attention of our readers. It is right that a bust of Dr. Pereira should be placed in the Medical School of the London Hospital, where he for many years held so high a position as a Professor; and the establishment of a medal in connexion with the Pharmaceutical Society as an encouragement to researches in Materia Medica, will have the effect of perpetuating his memory as a Professor in that Institution, while it will at the same time serve as a stimulus to industry, and promote the advancement of science by inducing others to follow in his steps. HONORARY TESTIMONIAL TO PROFESSOR LIEBIG. A COMMITTEE has been formed, consisting of fifty-eight gentlemen, with the view of promoting a subscription, by the pupils, friends, and admirers of Baron Liebig, for the purpose of presenting an Honorary Testimonial to that eminent Chemist, on the occasion of his retiring from his duties as Professor in the University of Giessen. Professor Graham is appointed Chairman of the Committee; Warren de la Rue, Esq., Treasurer; B. C. Brodie, Esq., and Professor Hofmann, Honorary Secretaries; and Mr. Johnson (10, Middlesex Place, New Road), Assistant Secretary.-Messrs. Masterman and Co., and Messrs. Coutts and Co., receive subscriptions. The amount of each subscription is not to exceed £5 5s. TRANSACTIONS OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY. PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN. NOTICE is hereby given, That at a Special General Meeting of the Society, appointed to be held at the House of the Society, 17, Bloomsbury Square, London, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon precisely, on Wednesday, the 6th day of April next, Forms of Voting Papers, for use at the future Annual Meetings, will be submitted to the Meeting for confirmation, in compliance with the provisions of 15 and 16 Vic., c. 56, which require that the Forms of Voting Papers for the Election of Officers shall be defined in the bye-laws, and that all bye-laws shall be confirmed by a Special General Meeting of the Society. GEORGE WALTER SMITH, Secretary. FORMS OF VOTING PAPERS. In the 3rd clause of the 15th and 16th Vic., cap. 56, being the Act for regulating the Qualifications of Pharmaceutical Chemists, it is enacted as follows: "At all Meetings of the said Society at which votes shall be given for the election of officers, all Members entitled to vote may give their votes either personally, or in cases of residence exceeding five miles from the General Post Office, St. Martin's-leGrand, London, by voting papers authorized by writing, in a form to be defined by the bye-laws of the said Society, or in a form to the like effect, such voting papers being transmitted under cover to the Secretary not less than five clear days prior to the day on which the election is to take place." Voting Paper, May, 1853, for the election of fourteen Persons as Members of the Council. The names against which a Star is prefixed are those who are Members of the present Council, and who are eligible for re-election. INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOTING. Every Member voting must erase the names of all the candidates for whom he does not intend to vote. If more than fourteen names be left the voting paper will be rejected. The voting paper, after the erasure of names, must be folded up and enclosed in the accompanying envelope, addressed to the Secretary. To prevent imposition on the scrutineers, the Member must sign his name on the line on the outside of the envelope. N.B.-The voting paper must be returned to the Secretary, by post, on or before the 12th of May. The following are the Members who remain on the Council after the drawing by lot, in accordance with the provisions of the Charter: Voting Paper for the Election of five Auditors. CANDIDATES. 123 4. 5 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOTING. Every Member voting must erase two of the above names, as the number of Auditors cannot exceed five. This paper is not to be signed, but is to be folded up and enclosed in the envelope, to the Secretary by the post. LIST OF MEMBERS, ASSOCIATES, AND REGISTERED APPRENTICES Elected in January, February, and March. |