Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-10-28
The Pharmaceutical Convention.

The annual meeting of the Vermont Pharma-
ceutical Association was held Mt Good Iemplars
Hall Wednesday, October 2l
The meeting was opened by the president, L.
T. sherman, of Ludlow, who said " 1t affords me
real pleasure to see so many here to-day for II
augurs well for our prosperity, and particularly
tie ladies, whom laddress as ladies Of our associa-
ton. Although not officially members, yet YOU
belong to Us, aud we belong to the association,
and both together we are the association Gem
tlenen congratulate you that our numbers and
influence have Increased. We can LOOK back
upon the time when we had no organization,
much ~ the farmer does upon the time when
there was no agricultural fairs, and every man
worked according to his own plan. Now every
county and every town has its agricultural society
or farmers club Unity OF purpose and intellect
have accomplished infinitely more for human
progress than could individual effort. We should
take courage and not let minor considerations
keep MS from attending our meetings and contrib
ing each his full share to make them interesting
aud profitable
There was fair attendance Of members at the
first session. and few ladies. The day was most
lovely, and the attractions Of u ride, or walk
among the shops, visit To the state House
had its influence upon the ladies' as well as some
of the gentlemen After the report of the several
committees, and the election Of new members, the
first session closed WITH reading the annual adj
dress Of the president.
The association met in the afternoon at two
% clock, a large number being present Reports
from committees were heard and laid ON the table.
DR. John n Moore, of Chester, read paper upon
the "Opinm Habit" The improper use of the
greatest blessing often became the seNerest cursc.
Appetite Is the great slayc-mas,er. ppinm as
a medicine was used at a very early date. II IL
used in all parts Of the world AS a medicine, and
also for It's cXhilcrntng and anOdyne influences.
More than two-thirds of the quantity OF opium
imported into this country Is used rs u slmulant.
Forty druggists In this state report sale OF one
thorsand ounces Of morphine or eight thousand
bottles Ia a wear, and about half rs much opium,
more than two-thrds Of which Is used as daily
sthnulant More females are addicted To the
habit than males Examples, as illustrating the
quantity which the habitual opium taker could
lise without immediate injury were given, show
ing the acceeiating force OF this habt what u
the remedy? Physicians should be cautious IN
presrrbng It. Mothers should he careful how
they give soothing sirup or paregoric. The pa
per WAS listened TO with attention throughout.
Interesting papers were read by Z. &. bingham,
of 81. Johnsbury, and A. ., Iaies, oil Morris,owh
and lengthy discussion took place upon pro-
posed Law to regulate Pharmacy in this state I
SECOND DAY,
The meeting opened al half-past nine, A. NJ,
| with good attendance and unabated interest
| \. A. Markham, of Bethe read an interesting
| paper upon Naieriana Ofiicinalis," and exhb-
tied specimens OF the dried root ana green plaht
| grown In Vermont.
The committee College OF Pharmacy. re-
/ ported that It WAS imprcticahe TO attempt to
| establish chair of Pharmacy In connection with
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/ the project had not proved successful
The committee IN the proposed law To regulate
the practice of Pharmacy reported, and the report
! was accepted and roferrcd back to the committee
| 10 report To the legislature at this session,
A long discussion ensued upon an article TO be
attached To this law, protecting druggists in the
sale of liquors for medicinal purposes The dim
cutios which beset the druggist under the prohib-
| itory law, and the dangers that attend even what
seems at times to be imperative, were fully set
| forth as were also the abuses by which few
men OF no character or reputation, have
brought such crusade against the profession gem
orally The article referred to ~ well guarded with
all the penalties Of the present law IN case OF abuse
A resolution Of thanks was voted to Mr.. aud
Mrs J. v Babcoek for their pleasant entertain
| ment last evening
! Several new members were rcceyed. The en-
tire membership II about eighty, including the
prominent men Of the state, and sin tine working
order, accomplishing great deal for ourselves
and the people whom We serve II the legislature
shall carry out our views, embodied In the pro-
posed law, there is no doubt a further advance
ment will be made, suppressing empiIicism and
ensnrng our patrons greater skill and safety.
The hour OF closing having arrived, President
| sherman made somewhat extended remarks, re-
| viewing the action Of this meeting and calling
upon each member 10 assist In carrying out the OBJ
iects OF the association. After voting TO meet at
st. Johnsbury uext year. adjourned