Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-08
PuAKMAoIsrs, ASsuAL MEETING.
The Delaware Eharmaceusicss, Sos
ciety Gonvcncs Mt Eden HAL for 6
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The Delaware PharRRceuslcat Sos
ciety Gonvcncn Mt Eden HAL for & |
Two Days Session.
The Delaware Pharmaceutical Society
mat In Ito enuuRl two days scss.on at
Eden Hall On Thursday. These present |
were Iresii!ent IL. Il. Bringhurst, q, |
James Belt, jacob s. Beelcnn, John Nj. |
Harvey, Ii. o. Moore, John j. Gallagher,
DR.. f. e. Stewart, Horbert X. Watson,
James M. Griffin, N. B. DaDforth, Frank !
Roop Smith, +. W. Fem, Garrett 8.
Smith, r. Il. Dilworth, George Williams,
Elmer q. Ros;ick, Pennsylvania, L. u.
Oartmell, DIR. Forr Belt.
Secretary Harvey called tho roll, to
which Is members answered.
President Bringhurst then made mis-
annual address. de congratulated the
society upon its commencement in work
that should, In lila opinion, have been
s,arte long ago. LIE referred to the ne
cessity OF seeing that ell who practice
the drug business in this state are gradu-
ntes Of some ecospted college of phsr-
macy. Mr.. Bringhurst was anxious to
soc q school in elementary pharmacy
established here. The president cslled
the attention OF the members to the needs
OF having the government tax on alcohol
abolished. Tho approaching meeting of
the National Board Of Pharmacy In
Washington was referred to. Tho speaker
considered that monopoly by Wholesale
dealers of many preparations which
should belong to tho dispensing chemist
Is serious subject and one which dc.
mands particular attention.
vote OF thanks was passed to the
president for hia address and the docu-
ment was ordered handed TO the commit
tee on printing for its publication.
The following new members were
elected: Edmen Hoffman, b. X. Veesey,
Wilmer Taylor, j. Warren Angle, Walter
K. Barrett, Charles f. Alssntzer, Z.
Davis Cook, of Wilmington; j. Y. Foplk,
Milford and John L. Moore, North East,
Nd.
The secretary md treasurer's reports
were read and passed.
Y. James Bolt, chairman OF the com
mitteo on trade Interests, read paper on
that subject. He suggested the establish
ment OF county pharmacy associations
and also o stats association. He asked
for better pharmacy laws in Delaware.
He condemned the indiscFiminate use of
proprietary medicines aud though. the
druggists might do much toward its
modification. He was in favor of
schedule list of prices slightly in ad-
vance of what exiats. As there ia little
or no gain ON the sale of them by phar-
macists it is suggested that the goods be
boyootted. Mr.. Belt asked emphatically
for at least so per cent reduction in the
alcohol tex il not its entire abolishment.
He referred to the existing movement in
the direction of the elevation of pharmacy.
N. 8. Danforth reRd an interesting
paper in regard to the dilatoriness OF the
State executive in failing 70 appoint as
the governor is required to do by law q
member to fill the vacancy in the State
Board Of Pharmacy csused by the expir-
ing of the term of DR.. Cooper OF Kenton
on July 1st, 1889.
In commenting upon Mr.. Belts paper
jacob 3. Beetem thought the society
should take collective action upon the
alcohol tax question.
Frank Roop smith for the committee
on legislation reported progress. q. T..
Dilworth on deceased members reported
that none of the members had died dur
ing the past year. Herbert K, Watson
read an interesting paper on adultera-
tions. He thought that legislation upon
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in Europe than in this country. Many OF
the most important drugs and articles are
highly aduiterated. james M. Griffen of
the committee on exhibits reported nix
exhibits.
Treasurer j. j. Gallagher reported the
adoption and purchase of q zeal Of the
society.
The society adjourned to meet of 3 p. m.
| hn Stnka ko iaks No
sumed its sessions OF O'Clock in + G
afternoon. variou3 papers were rehd
upon questions relating to pharmacy
matters. The aecretary, John NJ. Har-
vey, discussed the subject: "aow to re-
move ultrsmarine from syrups prepared
from the sugar of commerce." AT the
evening session Il. B. French of PAila-
ieIphia, read an interest ng paper on the
subject of proprietary medicines and as
to now the retail drusgist oan protect
himself from the inroads of the cutters in
the sale of p tent drugs.
A representative OF Armour Il 90. oi
Chicago, made an address upon the sub
ject OF beef extract.
N. b. Danforth drew the attention OF
tue sooisty to tho fact thu the organiza.
tion now flourish under the advantage
of three distinct names, the Delaware
Pharmaceutical Society, the PhsrDaceu
tical Society OF Delaware, and the Dala
ware State Pharmaceutical Society. One
name is found on the seal Of the organi
zation, another in the deed or incorpora.
tion, and third in the customary appel
lation of the society. Mr.. Dauforti
thought it would be more consistent K
have one name and TO keep it. Presidon
Bringhurst thought so too, aud tn,
matter was given TO the hands of th'
Legislative committee for satilemeGt.
Mr. Moore moved that all members o
the association holding oertifc Ate8 return
thom to the secretary Friday morRing nnt
hava them stamped by the now seal. In,
, meeting adjourned till Friday morning q
10 O'Clock.
At the conclusion Of the session suppe
was served in the banquet room of EdsI
Hall. Covers were laid for about 81
persons. Among this guests we're severa
yiaitora from Philadelphia.
There was II very large attendance Fflda,
. morning at the meeting OF the State Phar
1 maeeutieal Society at Eden Hall. Am lnl
the visitors were Drs. Howard U ile, Palms
and Slmms. There was discussion owe
the Instructions to the delegates to til
, PharmacoI ola convention ut Washington
l u. C., on May 7th, and also upon bette
, methods Of nominating ofllGtra. EaF.anl
: Roop Smith spoke on the following sub
jocts: Reaction which occurs between
Iodoiorn aud Chiorats OF Potassium whe
miEod ,""rha Percentage Of Ethyl Nitrat
. contained In SWeot Spirits OF NitTe." MI
= Smith mpde several Interesting experl
? manta. Charles N. Thompson and +. NJ
: G)odiEg. both OF this city, We're electe