SHOP-WINDOW CURES.

“The President arose to speak on a matter of privilege, and explained to the council the action he had taken in the matter of the attempt at alteration of the Register of Apprentices by J. M. Pearen, and read to the Council the letter in the World of February 8th, and claimed the statements therein were not in accord with the facts, and he thought it was due to him that the Council should not allow them to be uncontradicted.”

Mr. Davidson—Then I infer that the report in the Journal with that exception is correct?

The Chairman—As far as I know.

Mr. D’Avignon, seconded by Mr. Watters, moved that the minutes of last meeting of the Council be accepted as read, the inference being that they were read from the minutes and not from the Journal.

This was agreed to unanimously.

The Committee on Standing Committees reported as follows:—

Executive and Finance—Mackenzie, Petrie, Slaven, Hall, Hobart.

Education—Jeffrey, D’Avignon, Watters, Petrie, Slaven.

By-laws and Legislation—Hall, Hobart, D’Avignon, McKee, Lawrence.

Infringements—Mackenzie, Watters, Hobart, Lawrence and Saunders.

Mr. Mackenzie thought the whole Council should act on such an important branch as the Infringement Committee, but Mr. Watters pointed out that this was contrary to the constitution, which limited the number to five.

Mr. Hall and Mr. Hobart seemed to favour the amendment of Mr. Mackenzie, stating that it was difficult to cover the districts in any other way without the appointment of a private prosecutor or detective.

Mr. Jeffrey thought the Council should not undertake such work.

The President sustained the by-law, and ruled Mr. Mackenzie’s motion out of order.

On the motion of Mr. Watters, seconded by Mr. Hall, the motion to approve of the committees was carried unanimously.

The council then heard communications, accounts, notices of motion, educational committee’s report, special committee’s report, regulations for examiners and applications from apprentices, after which they adjourned till Wednesday, at 10 o’clock, a.m., the business of considering the reports being referred to the various committees.

Wednesday Morning.

The Council met at 10 o’clock, President John A. Clark in the chair.

The Chairman read some correspondence he had with Mr. E. R. Beckwith, Secretary of the State Board of Pharmacy, at Petersburg, Virginia. He (the Chairman) remarked that there had been a difference of opinion in the Council regarding the Pharmacy laws. The desire of the writer was that those who passed the examinations before competent Boards could pass into and practise in any other State without re-examination, and that the certificate of the Secretary should suffice. Seventy-five per cent of marks were suggested as requisite. It was proposed to call a convention of State delegates to arrange the matter, and that the vote of two-thirds of those so assembled should be sufficient to give power to act. He (the Chairman) wrote Mr. Beckwith on June 13, giving him the names of colleges with whom the Ontario College interchanged certificates, namely: the Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Massachusetts and California Colleges, and with the Board of Pharmacy of the City and County of New York. As regards the scheme of interchange so far, the States reported as follows: Delaware considered unadvisable; Tennessee, yes; Nebraska does not favor; Pennsylvania, undesirable; North Carolina, yes; Michigan and Minnesota, yes.

Mr. A. B. Petrie said that in many of the State Boards four or five men met together and granted diplomas, while many of the colleges were private enterprises. While the Ontario College was desirous to raise thestandard, a step of this kind might be injurious if not dangerous.

Mr. G. S. Hobart thought it would prove a benefit to go into the arrangement as more young men crossed into the United States to practise than came from the United States to this country.

On the motion of Mr. Andrew Jeffrey, seconded by Mr. H. Watters, the following resolution was put and carried:

“That the communication of E. B. Beckwith, of Petersburg, Virginia, referring to the holding of a convention of State and other Boards of Pharmacy, be received, and the President of the Council be instructed to watch the proceedings, and if he deems it in the interest of the College he is hereby empowered to attend such convention.”

Mr. Lewis read the Registrar and Treasurer’s report as follows:—

“I beg to report that since 1st February, 1889, the following medical practitioners have taken out registration:—Wm. Spencer Harrison, Brantford; James Switzer Freeborn, Lionshead; R. G. Montgomery, Forest River, Dakota; W. B. Nisbet, Angus; Alexander M. McFaul, Staynor; Richard Allan Clark, Ridgetown; D. C. Leitch, Dutton; George Veitch, Linwood; Declan E. Foley, Westport; John Cuthbertson Choffut, Keene; Francis Rorke, London; James McDiarmid, Hensall; Richard R. Hopkins, Grand Valley; Michael Jos. Keene, Brantford; Francois Xavier Balade, Ottawa; Wm. Alexander Munns, Thetford; Duncan McEdward, Thetford; Geo. Johnston Dickson, Desboro’.“The number of applications for registration has been 123, a small number of whom have been registered, the balance being kept in abeyance for the Council to deal with. The numbers of renewals issued since February 1st, 1889, were as follows: 1 for 1886, 3 for 1887, 54 for 1888, and 551 for 1889, total 609. The register showed the members in arrears, 86 for 1888, 200 for 1889, as near as I can judge. The statement of receipts and disbursements showed balance on hand at the beginning of the year to have been $5,095.94; receipts, $3,865.23; disbursements, $5,546.81.”

“The number of applications for registration has been 123, a small number of whom have been registered, the balance being kept in abeyance for the Council to deal with. The numbers of renewals issued since February 1st, 1889, were as follows: 1 for 1886, 3 for 1887, 54 for 1888, and 551 for 1889, total 609. The register showed the members in arrears, 86 for 1888, 200 for 1889, as near as I can judge. The statement of receipts and disbursements showed balance on hand at the beginning of the year to have been $5,095.94; receipts, $3,865.23; disbursements, $5,546.81.”

On the motion of Mr. John McKee, seconded by Mr. J. H. Mackenzie, the reports were received and referred to the Executive Committee.

On the motion of Mr. J. E. D’Avignon, seconded by Mr. H. Watters, a committee, consisting of Messrs. Jeffrey and Mackenzie, were instructed to take an inventory of the books and other belongings of the club, with a view to insurance, which the Chairman remarked should be done without delay.

On the motion of Mr. J. J. Hall, seconded by Mr. A. B. Petrie, the Registrar was instructed to have a circular addressed to each man doing business in the Province as a pharmaceutical chemist, inviting him to comply with clause 10, sub-section 1 of section 31, being the recent amendment to the Pharmacy Act passed March last.

Several members thought copies of the whole Act should be sent.

The resolution was passed.

The Chairman suggested that a solicitorshould be consulted in the case of E. M. Pearen who had been asked to be present that day at eleven, but did not appear.

Mr. D’Avignon alleged that the charge against Mr. Pearen was alleged forgery, and if that was so, that he should be prosecuted. The fact that the register of apprentices had been altered would interfere with their proper registration as druggists afterwards.

Mr. H. Watters—The question is, can we prove it?

The chairman said he concurred with Mr. D’Avignon when he said that a lawyer should be consulted.

Mr Lewis was reluctant to tell the Council the exact facts, but said he would inform a lawyer of the whole matter. He felt more annoyed that he had been beaten, so to speak, by Mr. Pearen than from any other cause.

On the motion of Mr. H. Watters, seconded by Mr. J. E. D’Avignon, the mover, with Messrs. Petrie and Lewis, were appointed to consult a solicitor and report.

Mr. J. M. McKee moved, and J. W. Slaven seconded the following resolution:—

“That whereas the report of the Registrar-treasurer of February 16, 1889, shows that the fees from students of this college for the past year have been $5,756, of which sum $4,378 by this statement is due to the professors, and only $1,378 retained by the College, according to agreement (See Sept. Journal, p. 23), which agreement we recommended be cancelled, and the Professors forthwith be notified by Registrar accordingly in view of the rapidly increasing revenue from students and the large amount of money paid out to the Professors, we believe we are warranted in readjusting the salaries so that each of the Professors be paid by the Executive of this College a definite sum according to work performed. Therefore, be it resolved, that the Educational, the Executive, and the Finance Committees do at once confer with the Principal and teaching staff, and endeavour to make satisfactory arrangements with regard to the same. Failing to meet this, or arrive at a satisfactory agreement, that they be further empowered to report as soon as possible upon some plan whereby such an arrangement can be effected.”

The mover pointed out that when the school first commenced the amount received by the teachers was only $108. It had been gradually increasing, and although not doubting the ability of the teachers he thought each one only had a right to be paid for what he did. He did not know, however, where they could find another college making so much profit. Last year there had been a profit of $1,388, which the matriculation fees had brought up to $1,600. It was a question whether they could do so with reduced salaries. A cheaper staff might spread an influence against the college.

Mr. A. B. Petrie said that in Philadelphia the scholars were certainly attracted by the prestige of the professors, but in Canada they were obliged to come to the college in any case.

Mr. J. E. D’Avignon pointed out that no one was obliged to come until after the Act had been passed this year.

Mr. J. W. Slaven pointed out that the institution was now $14,000 in debt.

The resolution was carried and the Council adjourned at noon.

Wednesday Afternoon.

The Council met at 3.25, Mr. John A. Clark in the chair.

Mr. Watters reported that along with Mr. Petrie he had been to the office of Messrs. Edgar & Malone, barristers, and saw the former regarding the case of Mr. Pearen. Mr. Edgar thought the correction made in the books was necessary in the interests of the young men.

Mr. Watters, therefore, seconded by Mr. Petrie, moved the following resolution:

“Mr. Pearen not having complied with the request of this Council to appear before the Board to explain the irregularities with which his name has been associated, acting on legal advice it is deemed unadvisable to take any further action in the matter, and it is hereby resolved that no further action be taken.”

A communication from Messrs. Edgar and Malone, barristers, was filed along with the resolution stating that in the action of Mr. Pearen, in regard to the apprenticeship of Mr. John A. Dunbar, there was no evidence to sustain an action against him under the Pharmacy Act, and further, that such being the case, no action could be taken under Section 20, looking to have his name erased from the register, and that the firm thought it unwise to press matters against Mr. Pearen.

The resolution was carried.

Mr. A. D. Weeks, chemist, Uxbridge, handed in a letter and an application on behalf of Mr. T. C. Nicholls, B.A., Uxbridge, claiming clemency of the O.C.P. The Chairman, after Mr. Weeks had been heard, told him that as was usual in such cases, the application would be considered by a committee.

An application from John J. Watson, for time served in Hazelton was then lodged and also remitted to the committee.

The following notice of motion was made: Moved by Mr. John J. Hall, seconded by Mr. L. T. Lawrence,—

“That the mover hereby gives notice of motion that he will be at the next semiannual meeting, bring in a by-law to carry out the provisions of sub-section 3 of section 1 of the amendments in the Pharmacy Act, passed March, 1887, providing for the holding of the elections to this Council by districts, and to amend No. 10 in accordance therewith.”

Mr. Slaven moved, and Mr. McKenzie seconded,—

“That the reports of the Executive and Finance Committees be adopted. Accounts amounting to $56.35 were passed for payment.”

H. W. Watters moved, Wm. Lawrence seconded, the following resolution:—

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“If drugs and physic could but save us mortals from the dreary grave,” the Registrar-General’s return of mortality would be reduced tonil. For, in addition to the swarms of doctors, male and female, in London, licensed to kill or cure, a vaunted remedy for almost every disease flesh is heir to may be bought in nearly every street. Addison said of doctors:—“This body of men may be described like the British army in Cæsar’s time. Some of them slay in chariots and some on foot. If the infantry do less execution than the charioteers, it is because they cannot be carried so soon into all the quarters of the town and despatch so much business in so short a time.”

But in our days the vendors of “certain cures” do their business much more easily by staying at home and allowing customers to come to them. They do not even trouble to emulate Cotgrave’s poor doctor of physic, Pulsefeel, who was accustomed to harangue the public that he could “clarifie your blood, surfle your cheeks, perfume your skin, tinct your hair, enliven your eye, and heighten your appetite.” Doubtless vendors of medicines, patent or not patented, find it a profitable business. For one of the characteristics of the true-born Briton is an innate love of physic. Often the most nauseous is esteemed the best, although it may be admitted that the taste for nasty medicine is rather dying out. “To quack of universal cures” has ever been a facile path to public approbation and fortune. Brown wrote:—“Saltimbancoes, quacksalvers, and charlatans deceive the vulgar;” and Burton said, “Many poor country vicars, for want of means, are driven to their shifts to turn mountebanks, quacksalvers and empyricks.” Civilization and progress, instead of leading to a diminution of medicines not recognized in the Pharmacopœia of the Royal College of Physicians, has resulted in an opposite effect. For a number of maladies, or, perhaps, it should be said, names of maladies, have been called into existence unknown to our sturdy forefathers. For instance, we have half-a-dozen new designations for what our great grandmothers would have called a “fit of the spleen.” And for every new name which is devised by the ingenuity of nosologists at least half-a-dozen remedies appear with mushroom rapidity. Even the medical journals teem with advertisements of so-called remedies not admitted into the Pharmacopœia. Bromidia, “the hynotic which does not lock up the secretions;” elixir of cascara, “laxative, palatable, reliable;” pumiline, “for bronchitis, throat and chest affections, fully recognized by over 500 testimonials;” vinolia, “which will relieve the intensest itching from any cause whatever;” liquor cascara suavis, “registered,” are a few among many similar articles advertised in a recent medical journal.Now when orthodox medical journals insert advertisements of the kind they might with grace refrain from, as they sometimes do, calling the lay press to account for the insertion of advertisements of patent medicines. For to the lay mind there really does not appear very much difference between the advertisement of medicated bonbons, “protected by Royal letters patent,” in a medical journal, and advertisements of a like character in a daily newspaper.

It is, however, of shop-window cures we now discourse. So profitable does this branch of business seem to have become, that it has overflowed its legitimate position in the chemist’s and druggist’s mart, and invaded the premises of other tradespeople. Every vendor of sweets, and many grocers, seems to find it profitable to have a special medical agent for sale. In a climate such as this, where coughs, colds, throat and chest affections so prevail, all who sell anything in the way of medicines have certain cures for such prevalent maladies. The number of so-called remedies is legion, and consists of pills, syrups, emulsions, mixtures, tinctures, lotions and potionsad nauseam. But there is one called “cough balsam,” unblushingly described as the “only known cure for cough, asthma and consumption.” Now as cough may depend upon at least fifty different causes, and as consumption kills thousands annually, this must be a very wonderful medicine indeed, and doctors should hide their diminished heads. It is really very stupid of people to go on coughing when they can precure a remedy for a few pence; and quite unnecessary for asthmatics or consumptives to go to the Riviera in the winter when they have a remedy at home. So say the vendors of chest affection cures. The giver of good advice rarely receives his due, otherwise we might say “Don’t” to anyone disposed to trust these cures.

Corns and bunions demand a good deal of attention. There are many kinds of corn plasters and several “miraculous cures,” which are all “painless, simple and speedy,” and which secure “ease, comfort and good temper.” One proprietor of a miraculous cure is so enthusiastic that he breaks out into doggerel—

If corn or bunion trouble you, of this you may be sure,That free from pain you soon will be by using ——’s cure.

After this the man who merely advertises a corn rubber is nowhere. We were, however, under the impression that corns originated from pressure or friction, and that the only radical cure was removing that pressure or friction after the corn, if very large, had been taken out. Toothache, being so common, has, of course, a number of cures. A sufferer would dare a good deal to appease the hideous throes of toothache, and when plaintively asked, “Why sutler from toothache when you can cure it by using the toothache pencil?” would certainly try this,that or the other remedy before facing the dentist. But, alas! the dentist’s chair is the ultimate fate of the person with an aching tooth, and he may be happy if on leaving the dentist he carries his tooth—in his jaw—along with him. Nervous debility seems almost as responsible as toothache or corns for certain cures. Among the hundreds o’ medicines devoted to nervous debility there are “best brain tonics,” “botanic pick-me-ups,” “golden medical discoveries,” “damiana wafers,” and “syrups” of all kinds. Liver complaints and digestive imperfections are also well supplied. “Candies” and “jujubes,”cum multis aliis, are all very good for liver and digestion—at least so say the proprietors. There is one advertiser who, having announced, “Remove the cause and the effect will cease,” soars boldly above his compeers, and announces, “Head, stomach and liver pills!” It is, however, in the domains of surgery that shop-window cures are most pronounced. “Another leg saved!” “Another hand saved!” “Another toe saved!” by a certain ointment and pills is boldly announced. If all is correctly stated with reference to this new ointment and pills, Professor Holloway is outdone. Cancers are exhibited, diseased bone is shown, and corns are produced, all cured by this wonderful ointment. Bills are also distributed purporting to be the history of cures. One begins, “A boy threw a stone and hit him on the finger over six years ago.” The remainder of the account may be transferred into, “Affliction sore long time he bore, physicians were in vain,” until he was cured by the pills and ointment. Now this was evidently a case of scrofulous disease of the bones, always most tedious, and recoverypostis notpropter. We close the list by mentioning first “Oriental pills.” Why they are called Oriental pills we do not know, and what they are for we cannot ascertain. The name is curious, for pills in the East, unless introduced by Europeans, are as rare as snakes in Iceland. And, secondly, a cure for chilblains called “Chimethloplastron!” What it means we do not know. And we do not take to it—for the word does not come trippingly from the tongue like the blessed Mesopotamia.

It has been said that faith in the doctor is half the battle. Shop-window cures, however, require more than faith; they demand credulity. Nothing catches a man more than a pretended confidence; and of this among vendors of medicines, patent or not patented, there is no lack. It is astonishing how one is able to persuade oneself into a belief in accordance with one’s wishes. Barnum’s definition of a humbug was, “A man who gives you your money’s worth, but induces you to deal with him by some plausible tale connected with his goods.” Shakespeare asked, “Can’st thou not cleanse the stuffed bosom of that perilous stuff which bears upon the heart?” This is not to bedone by nostrums, and not always by doctors. Notwithstanding the vigorous declarations of vendors of nostrums, they do not appear quite sure of themselves. For the names of eminent medical men are freely used—among others, those of Brodie, Blundell, Jenner, Clark. This recalls to mind an anecdote of the Duke of Wellington and Dr. Locock. Meeting one day the Duke said, “Confound you, Locock! I’ve almost poisoned myself by taking your pulmonic wafers!” “Ah!” answered Locock, “and I have lamed myself by wearing Wellington boots!”—Globe in C. and D.

Alizarine, blood albumen, arseniate, bi-arseniate, chlorate and stannate of soda, tannic acid, tartar emetic, chlorate of potash crystals, gum gedda, gum barberry, grey tartar, fustic extract and quercitron or extract of oak bark, when imported by the manufacturers of cotton and woolen goods for use in their own factories only; and grey tartar, fustic extract, and quercitron or extract of oak bark, for the manufacture of colours, are admitted free of Customs duty until the end of the next session of Parliament.

Sulphate of alumina and alum cake, used as a substitute for alum by paper-makers, are placed on the list of articles that may be imported into Canada free of Customs duty.

Sumac, when imported to be used for dyeing or tanning purposes, i.e., manufacturing purposes, not further manufactured than crushed or ground, is placed on the list of articles that may be imported into Canada free.

Camwood, when imported to be used for dyeing or tanning purposes, i.e., manufacturing purposes, not further manufactured than crushed or ground, is also placed on the list of free articles.

A thing of beauty is a joy forever, and we hope Mr. E. D. Martin, of Ottawa, will long enjoy a successful business in the new premises he has just removed to at the corner of Rideau and Cumberland Streets.

Mr. Martin is one of Ottawa’s most enterprising and successful druggists and in the fitting up of his new store he has displayed great taste.

The front store is 50×30 and has two entrances and is lighted by three large plate-glass windows; the ceiling is of polished wood, the floor of granolithic tiles of mosaic pattern; the fixtures are walnut; the counters, two in number,each eighteen feet long, are embellished with show cases, and the handsome show cases on tables occupy positions in the centre of the store. At the further end of the store standing in the centre of an arch ten feet wide is a very fine dispensing case behind which is the dispensing room fitted up with two sets of dispensing scales and in duplicate all the appurtenances necessary for the carrying on of this important part of his business, and though we did not see any of Dr. Brown Sequard’s Elixir of Life, we can imagine the grim “Old Reaper” giving his scythe an extra whet when he sees Mr. Bray, the genial assistant, hand out a bottle of medicine to an invalid on whom he has fixed his eye.

Adjoining the dispensing room is Mr. Martin’s private office where he deliberates over his books—day, ledger, bank, and wants,—and we hope the two last will always be in a state of congestion. It is here, too, he has a vacant chair, not always vacant, however. I notice it is a little worn already, for the ubiquitous traveller in search for orders he always welcomes cordially, and as his trade is a large one, he usually has the satisfaction of seeing a grateful smile suffuse the countenance of that “noble Bohemian” as he wishes him good-bye.

A want of punctuality is a fault in a business man that cannot be offset by any other good qualities. It will be constantly causing serious loss of time, money and temper to those who deal with him, and will naturally lead them to look elsewhere for their supplies. Nothing short of an utter impossibility should cause one to neglect the fulfilment of an engagement, or to be behindhand in filling an order.

When the great warehouses of an extensive provision merchant were smoking in ruins, he at once made out a circular and sent it to all who were expecting orders filled, stating that a fire on the premises had caused a delay, but that the next day they expected to dispatch all the goods ordered. It required all the energies of a masterly mind to accomplish the task, and all the hands he could bring to bear upon the business, but it was done, and his many customers had the inconvenience of but a day’s delay. It was a part of the man’s religion, as well as his business science, to keep no one waiting. That was but one of his many strong points, but they were all of the same reliable character. No wonder he rose to a true and substantial greatness in his chosen line. It is very hard turning over a new leaf in this particular, so it is a good plan to begin right. Prompt, punctual boys are apt to make the same kind of men, and vice versa.

You know that you “boys” are to be the future merchants of the land, however small the chances seem for it now. “The posts of time run swift,” and soon one and another will be dropping a line to this department, telling of their small start in business on their own hook. They will be sure of congratulations and good wishes all around, which will be cheering and inspiring, and so far real help to the worker. The habits he is forming while a clerk will, however, decide more than anything else his future success or failure.

If one has fallen into careless, unmethodical habits in any of his affairs, the only safe course is to “right about face.” The earlier, the easier. Self-interest alone would prompt such a course as well as honesty towards his employer.—[American Grocer.

Though occasionally it might prove to be of value for the commercial traveller to hint in an off-hand way that he has received orders from other firms in the same town, still it would be the height of stupidity to tell the fact right out, as many of the brotherhood are in the habit of doing, that Mr. John Smith, for example, has to-day bought goods at such or such a price, and mentioning all the particulars of the sale, with the addition that the man solicited, if he will give the order, shall get the same article at a much lower rate. Any one who has an eye to business can in a moment see what this talk means. Besides, the commercial traveller who adopts such mistaken measures in his attempt to do business, will certainly lose the confidence of the man addressed, for no sensible person can think otherwise than that the agent would say exactly the same thing to a third and fourth customer as to the first and second. Without doubt a customer has the right to feel sure that the amount of his order and the price he paid for goods will not be made known to any business competitor, and he certainly would be little disposed to give his orders to an agent who shows a readiness to gossip about the affairs of neighboring merchants.

The commercial traveller who is wise will either avoid talk about purchases made of him in the place where he is doing business, or will say very little, always avoiding in this case the mention of details. And this even when questions are asked about them, for, though they may be pleased for the moment at having their curiosity satisfied, people will, as a rule, look with suspicion upon the imprudent discloser of other people’s business, believing, and not unjustly, that such a man would manifest the same willingness to reveal their secrets to others. Discretion in business matters will probably have its reward in the esteem of others, which readily develops into their confidence.

“Your Committee appointed to examine the claims of W. R. Austin and others to apprenticeship registration under the Pharmacy Act of 1884, recommends that their request be granted, and that all similar requests addressed to the Registrar be similarly treated.”

Mr. A. Jeffrey moved, and Mr. McGregor seconded,—

“That in any case where the presence of the Executive or other members of this Council is required in Toronto or elsewhere to attend upon the work of the College, that they be paid their actual expenses out of the funds of the College.”—Carried.

The Principal of the College sent a communication acknowledging receipt of a quantity of apparatus and books from Henry Watters, Esq., Ottawa. On the motion of Mr. J. J. Hall, seconded by Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Watters was thanked for the donation.

The Council adjourned at 4.15 until 10 a.m. Thursday morning.

Thursday Morning.

The Council met at 10.30, Mr. John A. Clark in the chair.

A representative of theCanadian Druggist, who was present, lodged with the registrar an application on behalf of Mr. Dyas, proprietor of that paper, for access to the various reports made at the semiannual meeting. The chairman stated the request to the meeting, and after a brief discussion the following resolution was, on the motion of Mr. A. B. Petrie, seconded by Mr. McKee, unanimously passed:—

“That the request of Mr. Dyas, of theCanadian Druggist, to be allowed to obtain full reports of this meeting, be granted.”

The report of the By-laws and Legislation Committee was read, and, on the motion of Mr. Hall, seconded by Mr. McGregor, they were received.

The meeting adjourned at 11.30, until three o’clock.

Thursday Afternoon.

The Council met at 3.45, Mr. John A. Clark in the chair. All were present except Mr. G. S. Hobart. The Council went into committee of the whole on the motion of Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. McKee, on the report of the By-laws and Legislation Committee, Mr. Lawrence in the chair.

On clause 1, Mr. Watters moved that the name of J. W. McEachern be inserted as employer.—Agreed. Clauses 2 and 3, dealing with applications, were passed without discussion. Clause 4 having been reached, the chairman read several letters from George B. Dingman, Buffalo, asking what had been done regarding his application for a diploma. In his first try Mr. Dingman had been successful in all subjects except dispensing, but had since passed in that subject. Mr. Sanders, at whose request the correspondence was read, thought the explanations made sufficient, and the clause was passed.

Discussion arose over clause 5, from the fact that the applicant, Mr. A. W. Caton,admitted having been out of business since 1887. Mr. D’Avignon thought Mr. Caton wanted to set his wife up in business, and by saying that on paying up his arrears he would be admitted was paramount to saying that his wife would not. The clause was passed. Clauses 6 and 7 were passed. On clause 8 Registrar Lewis stated that recently he had an application from an apprentice of Hargreaves Bros., of whom one member had not paid fees. Four dollars was still claimed for one of their branches.

Mr. Sanders thought the precedent in McGregor & Parks’ case should not rule.

It was explained that three of the Hargreaves had interest in one store and only two in another, and when they made this application they had three businesses.

After further discussion progress was reported, and, on the motion of Mr. Hall, the report, as also the report of the Committee on By-laws, was referred back for amendment. The following is the gist of the reports as finally adopted:—

“Your Committee on By-laws and Legislation make the following recommendations: (1) Referring to the two letters of A. L. Foster, of Ottawa, advise that the registrar be instructed to write him, that there being no evidence before the committee that the apprentice did indenture himself as stated it would be necessary for him to send affidavits, duly sworn to by the apprentice and his employer, Mr. J. W. McEachern, proving his cases, and that when received we feel disposed to comply with the request. (2) In the matter of Alfred Wilson, of Radcliffe Infirmary, and the corroborative letter of Richard Bremridge, we recommend the registrar be instructed to write to Mr. Wilson that if he can produce to this Council satisfactory evidence that he is a pharmaceutical chemist of Great Britain, he may register. (3) In the case of W. S. McClintock, of Galva, Ill., we advise that the registrar be instructed to write him that our by-laws prevent the Council recognising his claim for registration, as he has failed to pass on the subject of chemistry, and that at present there is no arrangement for exchange of diplomas with the State Board of Pharmacy of Illinois. (4) In the case of George B. Dingman, of Buffalo, we find by the evidence submitted to your committee that he is entitled to registration. (6) In the matter of A. W. Caton, Owassa, Mich., we recommend the registrar be instructed to write him that on payment of arrears due to this Council he may be registered. (6) We recommend that the registrar be instructed to notify Mr. Geo. M. Everist that his claim, made on behalf of R. E. Sinclair, cannot be recognised, as Dr. G. M. Eastern is not a registered pharmaceutical chemist. (7) The claim of Malcolm C. Rose of six months’ service with Mr. Hazelton cannot be entertained, as Mr. Rose’s apprenticeship contract was not registered. (8) In the matter of W. A. Hargreaves, of Toronto, your committee would recommend that the precedents established in similar cases are according to the Act, and that we cannot comply with Mr. Hargreaves’ request. (9) In the matter of J. H. Emery we are of opinion that his apprenticeship, served in New York State, under E. G. Watts, who is a regularly qualified pharmaceutical chemist of Ontario, though resident in New York State, will count in the same way as if served in Ontario.(10) We have examined the claims of Mr. J. C. Nicholls, largely based on the same grounds as others referred to in the report of the Education Committee of last February, and that like them Mr. Nicholls’ claim cannot be entertained. (11) We recommend the application of J. J. Watson, of Toronto, be granted, and that he be credited with the time from January 7 to August 13, 1888, served with Mr. J. C. Hazelton.

In concurrence with notice of motion served upon the Registrar and members of the Council in accordance with by-law No. 20, we recommend that the word “public” in by-law 3 in the sentence “act as public prosecutor when so inserted by the chairman of the Infringement Committee,” be struck out, as recommended by the Deputy Attorney General in his letter of May 27. (2) That the phraseology of by-law 6 be changed so as to read “Two auditors shall be elected by ballot by the Council, said auditors shall not be members of the Council.” (3) That in by-law 13 we strike out the words “three years,” where they occur first in the by-law, and insert in place thereof first the words “four years” and after the words “pharmaceutical chemist” insert “and has attended two courses of lectures first in any college of pharmacy or school of medicine approved by the Council, the period occupied in attending these first courses may be counted as part of the term of apprenticeship, and the second or senior course at the Ontario College of Pharmacy such course to comprise the following subjects, namely: Pharmacy, chemistry, materia medica, botany and reading and dispensing of prescriptions, and has attained the age of twenty-one years. This shall not apply to those who are registered as apprentices prior to March 23rd, 1889. Such shall only be required to produce a written contract as having served as an apprentice for a term of three years.” (4) By-law 14 after the words “charge for” add “engrossed.” (5) By-law 10. Regarding the advice in the Deputy Attorney-General’s letter of May 27 we recommend that when by-law 10 is dealt with according to the notice of motion given at this meeting, the advice therein contained will be acted upon. (6) By-law 12. We advise that by-law 12 be cancelled, and that there be substituted therefor the following: “All apprentices shall, before the term of their contract commences, send to the Registrar of the college the sum of $1, together with a specified form of certificate, signed by the Provincial Inspector of Schools or by the head master of a high school or collegiate institute or other evidence satisfactory to the Council showing that the applicant has passed an examination in the following subjects, namely:

Arithmetic and Mensuration.—Reduction, Simple and Compound Proportion, Vulgar and Decimal Fractions, Square Root, Areas of Rectilineal Figures, Volumes of Right Parallelopipeds.Algebra.—Elementary Rules, Greatest Common Measure, Least Common Multiple, Fractions, Simple Equations of one Unknown Quantity.Political, Physical, and Mathematical Geography.English Grammar and Composition.

Arithmetic and Mensuration.—Reduction, Simple and Compound Proportion, Vulgar and Decimal Fractions, Square Root, Areas of Rectilineal Figures, Volumes of Right Parallelopipeds.

Algebra.—Elementary Rules, Greatest Common Measure, Least Common Multiple, Fractions, Simple Equations of one Unknown Quantity.

Political, Physical, and Mathematical Geography.

English Grammar and Composition.

And at the same time shall also send to the Registrar a specified form of certificate showing that the applicant has entered into a binding contract with a registered pharmaceuticalchemist to serve an apprenticeship for a term of four years. This shall not apply to apprentices who are registered prior to March 23rd, 1889. And the foregoing requirements as to registration shall not apply to those who commence their apprenticeship prior to March 25th, 1884, all of which is respectfully submitted.

The report and amendments were adopted.

Mr. McKenzie read the report of the Infringements Committee, and moved that it be received. Carried.

Mr. McKenzie, seconded by Mr. Hobart, moved its adoption.

Mr. Sanders made some objections, stating the work should be done directly through the chairman.

Mr. McKenzie remarked that it was time the Council took decided action in the matter as the country was well-nigh flooded with illegal business.

The motion was carried.

Following is the report: “Your committee believe that it is time that action should be taken by this Board to have the Pharmacy Act more strictly enforced, and we are of opinion that the detective system is by far the best possible way to reach the offenders. A division of the Province into districts will materially assist your committee in reaching many of the offenders, and in view of that we would advise that the registrar in future refer all complaints of infringements to the nearest representative of the district on this Council; and if he is satisfied that such complaint is well founded, he shall at once communicate such fact to the registrar, who shall at once notify the chairman of this committee, who shall have power to pay over to said detective a part of the fine accruing to the College; and that the sum of $200 be placed to the credit of the chairman of the committee, subject to his order, of which an account shall be rendered at each semiannual meeting of this Council. We recommend the rescinding of all former Acts of this Council conflicting with this report.”

The election of scrutineers was the next business. It was moved by Mr. Petrie, seconded by Mr. Mackenzie, That Messrs. McGann and Murchison be appointed. It was agreed that the President cast his ballot on this election, and the above named gentlemen were accordingly elected.

Mr. Jeffrey was appointed to fix the seal of the College in the absence of the Chairman and Vice-President to all documents requiring the same.

On the motion of Mr. G. S. Hobart, seconded by Mr. McGregor, this resolution was passed,—

“That the registrar be instructed to have printed 2,000 copies of the Pharmacy Act as amended to date, in form and size similar to those in the Poison Books, and that a copy be sent to each druggist in the Province.”

Moved by Mr. D’Avignon, seconded by Mr. Sanders,—

“That Messrs. Jeffrey and Mackenzie be appointed to act in conjunction with the President and Vice-President under By-law 5.”

This clause relates to the transfer of stock or debentures.

The Council adjourned at 5.15 p. m.

Friday Morning.

The Council met at 11.20, Mr. Clark again in the chair.

Mr. J. W. Slaven read the report of the Joint Special Committee composed of the Executive, Finance and Educational Committees, which was adopted. From this report it appeared that the Council have at last succeeded in settling the very difficult question of the Professors’ salaries. Under an arrangement entered into in 1886, the Professors have been paid according to the attendance at the College. Under the arrangement effected, each Professor will be paid a definite salary in proportion to the work he does, which it is expected to be a considerable saving to the College, thereby placing the Council in a position to deal with the debt upon the building. The report was adopted.

Moved by J. McKee, and seconded by J. H. Mackenzie,—

“That Mr. F. T. Harrison be appointed by this Council as the demonstrator of practical work as per report of your Committee.”

Carried.

Messrs. Watt and John C. Laidlaw were elected auditors of the Council.

It was agreed to give Dr. Slaven a new diploma, his old one having been lost by fire.

The Council adjourned at 11.40 till 2.30.

Friday Afternoon.

The Council met at 3.5, Mr. Clark in the chair. Mr. Jeffrey read the report of the Education Committee, and having been seconded by Mr. Watters, moved its adoption.

Following is a summary of the report,—

“The Principal of the School reports 68 junior and 63 senior students at last term. The fees received amounted to $5,776. The general conduct of the students was in all respects satisfactory. The results of last examination show proficiency fully up to the standard.“In submitting rules for the guidance of examiners the Committee, among other alterations, suggested that the dispensing clause be altered to the following: The dispensing of five prescriptions with neatness, accuracy and despatch, labelling and furnishing medicine as if designed for patients, the order in which candidates dispensing desk is left and the cleanliness of utensils to be rated.”

“In submitting rules for the guidance of examiners the Committee, among other alterations, suggested that the dispensing clause be altered to the following: The dispensing of five prescriptions with neatness, accuracy and despatch, labelling and furnishing medicine as if designed for patients, the order in which candidates dispensing desk is left and the cleanliness of utensils to be rated.”

The report was adopted.

The report of the Committee re the Duties of the Board of Examiners was also read. It contained the following:

“We recommend the appointment of the following gentlemen as examiners for the ensuing two years: Prescriptions, A. R. Fraser; chemistry, B. Jackes; botany, C. R. Sneath; pharmacy, Frank Holman; materia medica, D. S. Sager; dispensing, Wm. Murchison. We think, in view of theincreased work devolving upon the examiners, their remuneration should be increased, and advise that each examiner shall receive, as addition to his present remuneration, a further sum of 50 cents for each student exceeding the number of 50, who shall be examined by him. We deem it advisable that By-law 13 be amended by erasing the words ‘Professors of the College shall be ex-officio members of the Board of Examiners, and shall act as advisers,’ and that the latter clause of By-law 13 reading ‘Questions asked by examiners shall be published, and approximate rating of the answers may be furnished to candidates, their parents, employers or teachers,’ be struck out.”

Mr. Sanders suggested that the report be taken up clause by clause. He explained that a great difficulty experienced by the students was the fact that the number of marks in subjects in which they failed was not made known to them as in the subjects in which they were successful. The Council had set up a standard which was a high one, and did not give an opportunity to students of knowing to what extent they were deficient. All the marks, he thought, should be published.

The report was adopted after a brief discussion.

The report of the Board of Examiners, containing the following, was also approved.

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