but they must have the personal, interested support of every member of the association to accomplish results. During the session just closed several appeals were made to the druggists of Brooklyn to reach their representatives in the Legislature. The response to these appeals was not all that was expected and hoped for by your committee. It seems eminently fair that members who have great pecuniary and professional interests at stake should be willing to take the trouble to write a letter or to visit their Senator or Assemblyman upon the simple request of your Committee on Legislation. We therefore urge that each member should acquaint himself at least with the names of the legislators from the district in which he resides or does business, and we recommend that they take a greater interest in their own affairs by prompt communication with their representatives in the halls of legislation when requested so to do. Such requests are not frequently made and are only made when absolutely essential to success. Immediate response is not too much to expect and should be given freely when necessary.

On motion the report was received, placed on file and the recommendations contained in it adopted. The committee was thanked for their services to the society during the past year. In connection with the adoption of the report, ex-President Kleine took occasion to express regret that pharmacists did not respond more readily to appeals by the Legislative Committee to send letters to their representatives at Albany. His own district was, however, an exception to the general rule of apathy, as the druggists there had been so persistent in bombarding their Assemblymen and Senators with messages that one Assemblyman had appealed to Mr. Kleine to call off his dogs of war.

On motion of Dr. William Muir, the society passed a special vote of thanks to Assemblyman Geo. H. Whitney, of Mechanicsville, Saratoga County, who had rendered valuable services to the Legislative Committee and had actually made many sacrifices to safeguard the interests of pharmacists in the Legislature.

PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS.

President Paradis then called Vice-President Rehfuss to the chair and read his annual report, in which he reviewed the work of the year and paid a glowing tribute to Dr. Muir for his work as chairman of the Legislative Committee. Mr. Paradis reiterated what he said last year, that it would be a blessing if the Legislature met at intervals of only two or three years instead of annually. He also submitted a separate report as president of the college, praising the faculty for their success in raising the institution to its present high standing. Much of the success was due, he said, to the fact that faculty and trustees worked hand in hand without friction.

John G. Wischerth reported for the Committee on Trade Matters and asked for a larger appropriation than the $150 granted last year to carry on the work of the committee in distributing reading matter and samples of National Formulary preparations among physicians. He suggested that lecturers competent to describe and discuss N. F. preparations be hired to talk on them at joint meetings of physicians and pharmacists.

Reports were received from the Committee on Papers and the Library Committee. The first named hoped to offer the same prizes for papers this year as last, while the Library Committee announced that the library now contained 3,500 volumes, 500 more than last year. The members were invited to make use of the books. It was announced by the Committee on the Pharmacopoeia that information had been received from the publishers of the United States Dispensatory that that work would not be ready for sale for six months to

come.

DONATION FOR THE N. A. R. D. FUND.

On motion of Dr. Muir, the society made an appropriation of $100 for the relief of the suffering druggists of San Francisco, the amount to be paid into the relief fund of the National Association of Retail Druggists.

RETAIL DRUGGISTS' FIRE INSURANCE PROJECT. Frank H. Freericks, of Cincinnati, who is in New York in the interests of the American Druggists' Fire Insurance Company, was accorded the privileges of the floor, on motion of Prof. W. C. Anderson, who introduced him as one of the original workers on the D. C. S. N. plan. Mr. Freericks expressed himself as proud of the privilege of appearing before the society. He said the Kings County Pharmaceutical Society was favorably known throughout the entire country, because of the standing of the society's representatives at the annual conventions of the N. A. R. D. and the active part they took

in the discussions. He then described the organization and operation of his company, which was for retail druggists only. In the short time the company had been in operation $55,000 worth of stock had been subscribed for through correspondence. Much of this business had come from the States of Ohio. Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Indiana, but New York and Brooklyn had paid hardly any attention to the subject. For this reason it was determined to put a solicitor in the field, as it was the intention of the company to get the business of at least one-fifth of the entire retail drug trade of the country. The rates in the new company were considerably lower than the old-line companies and the security was the same, if not better.

A recess was then taken before proceeding to the election of officers, in order to give members an opportunity to pay their annual dues. Most of the old officers were re-elected, the only new man being Charles Heimerzheim, who was elected to the Board of Censors. The officers for the ensuing year are: NEW OFFICERS.

President, Adrian Paradis; first vice-president, Jacob H. Rehfuss; second vice-president, Clarence O. Douden; third vicepresident, William F. Maas; secretary, Andrew E. Hegeman; treasurer, Peter W. Ray. Elective trustees for 1906-1910: Thomas J. France, William J. Hackett, J. H. Droge. Censors: William P. Wuest, chairman; John G. Wischerth, C. Heimerzheim. Librarian: Joseph L. Mayer. Counsel: William L. Perkins.

Delegates to the American Pharmaceutical Association: William C. Anderson, Frederic P. Tuthill, Thomas J. Keenan, Andrew E. Hegeman and Joseph L. Mayer.

Delegates to the National Association of Retail Druggists: William C. Anderson and William Muir.

Announcement was made that two visitors from sister associations were present, and James O'Hare, of Providence, and Henry C. Blair, of Philadelphia, were accorded the privileges of the floor. Both gentlemen addressed the meeting, saying they had experienced profit and pleasure in attending, and felicitating the society on its success. The meeting then adjourned.

Peruna Loyal to the Contract Plan.

A representative of the AMErican DruggisT, in conversation with one of the officials of the Peruna Drug Mfg. Company, during the meeting of the Proprietary Association last week, asked him for his opinion on the contract plan and as to whether the company purposed to continue marketing its goods on the basis of its present contracts. In reply he said:

"In view of the attacks which have been made on the good faith of the Peruna Drug Mfg. Company, in connection with the D. C. S. N. plan, we are glad to reaffirm most emphatically, through the AMERICAN DRUGGIST, our allegiance to and belief in this plan. We have been to much trouble and expended considerable money in establishing and maintaining this system. We believe in it as a legal and reasonable method of protecting our interests, holding our trade and securing a fair and legitimate profit for all who handle our medicines, and insinuations against our honesty of purpose are absoultely unfounded. We shall certainly continue this system."

Italian Pharmacists Celebrate.

At a banquet held at a well-known Italian restaurant in this city Wednesday evening, April 25, the Italian Pharmaceutical Association of the State of New York gave good evidence of its strength since reorganizing and incorporating. About 75 members and guests attended and a fine feeling of good fellowship prevailed. A Neapolitan quartette sang and played during the repast. The menu was distinctively Italian, the guests being regaled before the soup was served with Italian delicacies in the form of salami, tunny in oil, anchovies and other tit-bits. The spirit of the gathering was lightened with some of the wines for which Italy is famed, Capri Bianco and red Chianti being served lavishly. Frank Avignone, president of the association, acted as toastmaster, and his speech and that of the representatives of the William R. Warner & Co.

The Committee of Arrangements comprised J. Aquaro, chairman; N. Caliva, L. Ferrara, G. Scavo and Frank Avignone. Some others present were J. D'Anna, J. Scaturo, M. Cerone, Prever, Beccari, P. Agnaro, J. Marin, C. Manfredi, F. Caliva, F. Perilli, Gandolfi, E. Trippitelli, O. Abbamonte, R. Santangelo, N. Stella, F. Discepolo, J. Grassi, Biondi, F. Fitus, A. Midalini, Guagliardo, J. Zito, D. Villamena, Ferro, Fabbri, Maffia, Cocaro, Torina, R. Grassi, A. Caccisig and D. Peville.

D. S. Dunning.

The New York Representative of the Peruna Drug Mfg.

Company.

After some seven years spent in the service of the Peruna Drug Mfg. Company Mr. Dunning comes to New York City full of energy and enthusiasm, a firm believer in the direct contract plan and with the benefit of a wide and varied experience to guide him in his work as local representative of the Peruna Drug Mfg. Company. Mr. Dunning is a native of New York State and was engaged in business in Rochester until he went on the road for the Peruna company, for whom he traveled all over the United States. About three years ago he was put in charge of the Indianapolis territory in carrying out "the Washington promise," and about 18 months ago was transferred to the Chicago office, looking after the interests of the company in and around that city. He won a high place in the esteem of the Chicago trade as an energetic, resourceful and tactful man and will undoubtedly meet a cordial reception at the hands of the New York trade.

Greater New York News.

Dominick F. Corrigan, a well-known druggist of Fall River, Mass., was in town on Monday and Tuesday, May 7 and 8. Charles A. West, of the Eastern Drug Company, of Boston, visited the local wholesale trade the last week in April.

R. A. Carson, of Brannon & Carson, of Columbus, Ga., is taking a rest from business cares in this city.

A. G. Rosengarten, treasurer of the Powers-WeightmanRosengarten Company, called at the local offices of that corporation, at 145 Water street, on May 1.

William O. Hale, of Hale, Justis & Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio, who has just recovered from a severe illness, is now in this city on a pleasure trip.

Maas & Waldstein, manufacturing chemists, formerly located at 107 Murray street, have removed their offices to 100 William street.

E. B. Rickey has bought the stock, fixtures and good will of the business formerly owned by H. J. Reel, the popular retail druggist of 616 Monroe street.

James R. Owen, of the wholesale drug house of Morrisson, Plummer & Co., of Chicago, visited the local manufacturing trade on May 8.

Francis X. Lynch has purchased the business, stock and fixtures of J. T. Lennon, a retail druggist, at 177 Asburton avenue, Yonkers.

The Fetter Drug Company, a newly incorporated concern, has opened a store at One Hundred and Forty-first street and Edgecombe avenue.

Francis W. Leonard has purchased the fixtures and stock of the drug store formerly owned by Carl Bendendorfer, at Eighty-fourth street and East End avenue.

J. C. Eliel, of the Jerman, Eliel Drug Company, of Minneapolis, Minn., has just returned from a trip through continental Europe with Mrs. Eliel and is now spending a few days in this city.

Simeon Nauheim, formerly proprietor of the S. Nauheim Pharmacy, at 750 Lexington avenue, has sold the business, stock and fixtures of the store at that address to James Lurie and Abraham M. Stoller.

Charles F. Zeitfuss, a well-known retail druggist of South Norwalk, Conn., has sold his store at 8 North Main street to Edward W. Kelley, Jr., who was formerly associated with the Stillson-Powell Corporation, of that place.

The marriage is announced of Miss Georgiana M. Parks, daughter of the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Parks, of New York, to J. Percy Remington, son of Prof. J. P. Remington. The marriage took place on Wednesday, May 9.

Granden V. Johnson, partner in the retail drug firm of Duryea & Johnson, of Freehold, N. J., has opened a pharmacy of his own at Atlantic Highlands, N. J. It is reported that Mr. Johnson will sell his interest in the Duryea & Johnson firm, but he has not yet taken any steps in this direction.

H. W. Chambers, another popular druggist of South Norwalk, has sold his store to Platner & Bradley, a firm which already owns a large business there. It is the intention of Platner & Bradley to operate the new store as a branch pharmacy.

Lester H. Carragan, representing Parke, Davis & Co. in Cuba and the West Indies, returned to this city from Havana on May 1, and reported an unusually successful trip. Mr. Carragan was in Santiago when two slight earthquakes shook that city and terrified its inhabitants.

James F. Ballard, of St. Louis, Mo., has just purchased the business of the Dr. Herrick's Family Medicine Company, of 69 Murray street, which was established in Albany, N. Y., almost 70 years ago, and has been located in its present quarters since 1860. The stock and fixtures of the company will be moved to St. Louis within the next few weeks.

Louis Cohen, 10 Amsterdam avenue, New York, who for many years was apothecary at Gouverneur Hospital, retired recently from this position, and on the occasion of his retirement was the recipient of a dinner given him by the prominent men of the neighborhood in recognition of his services. The guests at the dinner embraced many men prominent in commercial and political circles.

W. H. Judson, who has for some years covered New Jersey and the western part of New York for William R. Warner & Co., has been assigned to the metropolitan territory tributary to New York to take the place of E. Milburn, Jr., who recently sailed for Rio Janeiro, where he will be associated with P. J. Christoph, the Brazilian agent for a number of American pharmaceuticals and specialties.

Because his landlord raised the rent on his drug store at 146 Delancey street, Dr. Riedel, the veteran pharmacist of the East Side, decided on April 25 to abandon his business at that place, which he had occupied for more than a quarter of a century. He had been paying $130 a month, but refused to consider the increased rental of $225 per month asked of him by the agents of the property.

Theodore Buhl, of Detroit, president of Parke, Davis & Co., visited the local offices on April 30 and 31. C. N. Anderson, of Detroit, head of the animal industry department, also paid a call upon the local manager and superintendent, and George Hargreaves, treasurer of the corporation, held his usual spring conference with the men in the local financial department, during the last week of April.

A crowded street car on the Ocean avenue line created havoc in the pharmacy of George Christ, at 39 Grant Square, Brooklyn, on Sunday afternoon, April 29, by jumping from its tracks and plunging headlong into the store, which was thronged with customers. The conductor of the car, the motorman and two boy patrons of Christ's soda fountain were all injured and taken to St. Mary's Hospital.

Ten members of the financial department in the local offices of Parke, Davis & Co. held their annual banquet Monday evening, April 23, in Lüchow's restaurant, at 110 East Fourteenth street. After the dinner the entire party attended the evening performance at the Hippodrome. The participants included C. N. Bruun, John J. Doran, H. C. Rollinson, J. Budelman, A. M. Bourne, W. J. Dunham, John Mincke, John McBride, Joe Tucker and Sumner Canfield.

Having regained some of his former vigor and strength by indulging in complete rest for several weeks at Atlantic City, Colonel Edward W. Fitch found himself able to take his conWith Mrs. templated trip abroad on Wednesday, April 18. Fitch and Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell, of Louisville, Ky., Colonel Fitch sailed on the steamship Noordam for Rotterdam, Holland. Because of his severe illness, Colonel Fitch was compelled to postpone his proposed foreign tour several times, and it was at one time feared that he would have to retire to his former home in Louisville, Ky., and recuperate there, before taking a Mediterranean trip.

Frank Richardson, of Cambridge, N. Y., the treasurer of the New York State Pharmaceutical Association, was a welcome visitor in New York drug circles last week. During his short stay here in attendance upon the State Masonic gathering he was a guest at the New York Drug Club. Mr. Richardson anticipates a most interesting session of the State Pharmaceutical Association at the forthcoming convention in Niagara Falls, the last week in June. A stiff contest for representation on the middle branch of the State Board of Pharmacy is expected, three candidates being in the field. Arrangements for the meeting are progressing actively, some particulars of which will be found in our Buffalo news letter.

Instead of selecting a new site for his business in the immediate vicinity of his well-known City Hall Pharmacy, at 263 Broadway, which he has been compelled to vacate because the building is to be pulled down, George Kneuper has sold the stock and fixtures of his store at public auction and has decided to retire permanently from the retail trade. The auction sale of Mr. Kneuper's stock and fixtures was held Friday and

Saturday, April 27 and 28. The old building in which his store was located, as previously mentioned in the AMERICAN DRUGGIST, will be razed to clear the site for the eighteen-story Smith, Gray & Co. Building.

Additional support was promised in the campaign for the re-election of Joseph Weinstein as member of the New York State Board of Pharmacy at the regular monthly meeting of the New York Retail Druggists Association, which was held Friday evening, April 27, in Odd Fellows' Hall, at 67 St. Mark's place. At this meeting all the members pledged their assistance in the campaign and were greatly pleased to learn of the endorsement of Mr. Weinstein by the members of the Alumni Association of the New York College of Pharmacy and the Manhattan Pharmaceutical Association. The members of the N. Y. R. D. A. also reported at this meeting that they had generally written to their assemblymen, urging them to oppose the passage of the Stevens-Wainwright measure.

The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Chapman, of Newburgh, was celebrated on Tuesday evening, April 10. Mr. Chapman is an honored citizen of Newburgh, in which city he was born July 31, 1833. For 52 years he has been continuously in business at his pharmacy in Water street. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman have one son, John H., who is the proMr. and Mrs. prietor of a pharmacy at West Newburgh. Chapman have received many remembrances of the regard of their friends, including a silver loving cup from the trustees of the Union Presbyterian Church, of which he has been an honored officer for many years. Mr. Chapman was one of the original members of the New York State Pharmaceutical Association and was first vice-president in 1894, after serving as second vice-president the preceding year.

Mrs. Charles L. Gesell, who is associated with her husband in the management of the pharmacy at 709 Manhattan avenue, Brooklyn, and is herself a graduate in pharmacy, had a narrow escape from the San Francisco earthquake and fire. She had been visiting the Coast the week previous and stayed some time in San Francisco before returning East, which she was fortunate enough to do two days before the catastrophe occurred. Since her return Mrs. Gesell has been the recipient of numerous heartfelt congratulations from her many friends in pharmacy circles in Brooklyn. She has of late been a regular attendant at the annual meetings of the State Pharmaceutical Association, the social affairs of which have been always rendered more attractive and interesting by her participation, and it is hoped that nothing will prevent her attendance at the Niagara Falls meeting in June.

George J. Seabury and the J. N. Hegeman & Co. Stores. Mention was made in our last issue of the fact that the J. N. Hegeman & Co.'s last store was sold to the Corporation of Hegeman & Co. and that it was sold by Mr. Seabury. It is well known in New York that when J. Niven Hegeman was secretary of the New York College of Pharmacy Mr. Seabury befriended him; at the same time he had no interest whatever in the five stores carried on by the J. N. Hageman & Co. Corporation. It happened that when Mr. Hegeman passed away, Mr. Seabury, to protect himself, was obliged to take the assets of J. N. Hegeman & Co. From the time he came into their possession he advertised them for sale, as he had no desire or disposition to continue them. Four were closed up as the leases expired, leaving only the pharmacy in the Park Row Building, which Hageman & Co. purchased, as stated in the preceding issue. This bit of history is given in order to correct false rumors, to the effect that Mr. Seabury had engaged in the retail drug business, for he has at no time ever considered such a thing.

Keeps Him Posted.

Inclosed find money order for renewal of subscription for AMERICAN DRUGGIST AND PHARMACEUTICAL RECORD. Although not now actively engaged in the drug business, I continue my interest in your journal, which keeps me posted as to what is going on in the drug line. JNO. WENDELL FRECH, PH.G.

ATLANTA, GA., April 12, 1906.

WESTERN NEW YORK.

Providing for the Niagara Falls Meeting-Bonding Companies' Exorbitant Demands-Bowlers' Final Meet Only Druggists Registered-A Special Fund for the California Sufferers.

(From our Regular Correspondent.) Buffalo, May 9.-Details of the arrangements for the Niagara Falls meeting will be found in a special article in another column.

PRICE SCHEDULE WELL MAINTAINED.

It is a cold spring in Buffalo, but the retail druggist gets now and then a pleasant evening or a mild Sunday and finds that there is a disposition to return to the soda water habit. There is besides, a little better trade in regular druggists' articles, so that the complaints that have been pretty common most of the year are not so numerous now. The price list is held to without a break, so that the evidence of good faith is also an item in the direction of good feeling.

PRICE OF BONDS GO UP.

Buffalo retail druggists are not inclined to say much that is pleasant of the insurance companies that sell excise bonds this year. The companies have long been at loggerheads on the subject, and have practically given away their bonds to all comers-hotels and saloons-as well as any one. Often the charge to the worst saloon was only $8 or so, when the license fee was $1,150, and was quite too often forfeited. So this year eight companies combined, put the regular price up to $50 and $40 and made it impossible for any saloon to get a lower rate. There was squirming, but it had to be paid. The druggists proceeded to cut down their full $450 licenses to fiveStoddart Bros., Cahoon-Lyon, Faxon and R. K. Smithers' two stores. The regular prescription licenses were also reduced in number, but as the rate was only $7.50, it was thought that a very small fee for bond would be charged, and when it was made $20 there was rebellion, and they all went out and got individual bonds, besides vowing that they would never deal with the grasping insurance companies again. So their bonds cost nothing, and overreaching defeated itself.

THE BUFFALO DRUGGISTS' BOWLING CLUB invited the ladies to be present on the closing night of the season, May 4, and had a very fine time. They offered a long list of prizes and served lunch, but they stuck to bowling all the evening. The ladies joined in the bowling with zest, and sometimes made bigger scores than the men did. The club as a whole is stronger than ever, as the old members keep up their records and several new ones have done especially well, as for instance, H. M. Anthony and John W. Kellner. William Waugh is also a new "high roller," and with J. A. Lockie forms a twoman team in a city club, where they stand at the top.

REGISTERED BY THE BOARD.

At the April examination of the applicants for license by the Western branch of the State Board of Pharmacy only prospective druggists appeared, of whom the following were successful: C. A. Anderson, George H. Grimes, K. F. Bachmann, Jay L. Harnish, Mark P. Barry, Charles V. Hawley, Grover E. Massage, Clarence L. Heath, Charles W. Bullock, Walter J. Heegaard, Carl R. Brooks, Luther H. Roper, Arthur G. Davis, Garnet A. Siple, Arthur G. Drefs, Nealy Stafford, Lew R. Dunfee, John B. Sumner, Le Roy W. Farnam, Charles H. Van Brocklin, Lum D. Fuller, William R. Wheeler, William E. Gallagher, all of Buffalo; James E. Cooney, Bradford, Pa.; Edward R. Jones, Niagara Falls.

PRESENTATION TO DR. GREGORY.

There was a very pleasant gathering of Buffalo druggists, directors of the Drug Merchants' Exchange, and their wives, at the home of Manager S. A. Grove, of the company, on the evening of April 26. Refreshments were served, and Dr. W. G. Gregory, the retiring president of the Exchange, was presented with an elegant coffee set of five pieces, President F. A. Darrin, of the City Retail Druggists' Association, making the presentation speech. The Exchange is in a very flourishing condition,

and includes in its members nearly all of the retail druggists in the city.

SPECIAL FUND FOR SAN FRANCISCO SUFFERERS.

The Buffalo retail druggists are getting up a special fund to send to the druggists of San Francisco, who seem to have suffered fully as much as any one in the ill-fated city, many of them having lost everything. The Buffalo druggists had already contributed considerably to the regular relief fund before the special appeal was made, but it is found that it is quite an easy matter to do a little in a special way also.

BUFFALO NEWS NOTES.

The Cahoon-Lyon Drug Company of Buffalo is opening a special East Side store on Fillmore avenue. The store lately bought of Dr. Gregory on Main street will soon be refitted and enlarged, great pains being made to put it in the best possible shape. The company gave a spring opening at the central store lately and attracted a great crowd by the displays of specialties. Manager Drake has made a success of the new venture.

J. A. Lockie is very proud of the fine new soda fountain lately installed in his store on upper Main street, Buffalo. It is so elegant and serviceable at the same time without being in any way gaudy or bulky. He is now to have a new front, and then proposes to give an opening, providing music and other attractions.

PREPARING FOR THE NEW YORK STATE MEETING. Headquarters at the International Hotel, Niagara Falls-Outline of Entertainments-Buffalo to Do Its Full Share.

(From our Regular Correspondent.)

Buffalo, May 9.-President Lockie and the local committees at Niagara Falls have about completed the arrangements for the annual convention of the State Pharmaceutical Association, which is to be held in that city June 26-29. President Eugene Laurier, of the Retail Druggists' Association at Niagara Falls, is chairman of the General Committee, and Harry Stein of the Entertainment Committee. The International Hotel has been selected as headquarters, and all the sessions will be held in the hotel assembly room. This hotel is now under the same management as the Cataract House, which adjoins it, and both are included in the arrangement. Rooms on the American plan will be provided at $3 to $5, according to location.

It is promised that the business of the convention shall be of a specially interesting and important character, though it is not the plan to give out any details beforehand. Such subjects as legislation, excise, State board and the like will be taken up. THE ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME IS LONG AND VARIED. On Tuesday afternoon the visiting ladies will be taken in charge by the Ladies' Committee and a suitable outing will be given. In the evening there will be the president's reception and dance. On Wednesday the outings will include a visit to the Shredded Wheat Biscuit factory. It was at one time arranged to hold the meetings there, but it was felt that it was too far away from the hotel and the falls. On Wednesday evening the commercial travelers give their entertainment, which is promised to be one of especial interest. F. W. Buescher, Buffalo representative of Parke, Davis & Co., is chairman of this committee.

On Thursday the convention will be turned over to the Buffalo retail druggists for entertainment. The plan is not worked out yet, but the visitors will be taken to Buffalo for a lunch, theater party or something of the sort. Probably there will be more than one feature of it besides the ride. The committee to manage the matter is to be appointed by President Darrin, of the city retail association.

Friday's outing will consist of an excursion to Toronto by lake from Lewiston, taking in all of the Gorge route, going and returning. A long stay in Toronto is planned, and the day ought to be a very acceptable one. For those who remain Friday night there will be dancing on the return from Toronto.

NEW ENGLAND.

License or No License the Question of the Hour-A Silver Wedding-Charged with Illegal Sale of Liquor-The State Board of Health Brings Charges Against a Druggist.

(From our Regular Correspondent.)

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Boston, May 9.-This is the time of year when the license question is an important issue in the Bay State. The Board of Aldermen of Malden voted 5 to 2 against granting licenses to druggists in that city. One of the aldermen said he believed the new law, which gives druggists the right to sell liquors on doctor's prescriptions, was sufficient. In Cambridge the Committee on Licenses reported against issuing any permits. The report was tabled. This action disturbed the druggists of that city, and a meeting was subsequently held in Boston to consider the question. Since then the Aldermen have agreed to give a hearing on the druggists' petitions. The Somerville Aldermanic Board has voted to license thirty druggists. application is still pending. Before the granting of these licenses considerable of a flurry was created by the Aldermen requesting a conference at one of their meetings with several of the petitioners, and a report was circulated, which subsequently proved erroneous, that a number of applications were to be refused. In Framingham the feeling over this subject is intense. In March the town voted no license, but this did not deter the druggists from petitioning for licenses, and their request is backed up by petitions bearing the names of several hundred signers favoring the idea. To add fuel to the flames, a no-license organization of the town has registered an emphatic protest against granting a single license. At Fitchburg, where a "no" vote was registered in December, the License Commissioners have voted 2 to 1 against granting any licenses. As the above two are favorable to license it is thought that their action in making the town extra dry is an attempt to make license votes for the coming December.

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A SILVER WEDDING.

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On the evening of April 27, Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Hubbard, of Newton, celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding, and they were the recipients of many congratulations and gifts from their numerous friends. They were assisted in receiving by their two children, E. Florence and G. Whitney Hubbard. The ushers were Burdett Mansfield, Henry C. Nutting and William H. Whitcomb. The Rev. Thomas W. Bishop, of Auburndale, who married the couple, was present. Hubbard is prominently identified with the Board of Pharmacy and has held many positions of trust in druggists' organizations.

SALE OF ADULTERATED ALCOHOL CHARGED.

Mr.

The State Board of Health recently complained of Allyn E. Howe and Dr. William H. Jackson, both of Stoughton, for the alleged sale of adulterated alcohol.

LIQUOR TROUBLES.

Three druggists of Dorchester were recently before the court charged with a violation of the liquor law. They were Thomas A. Bishop, of 1522 Dorchester avenue; Frank W. Proctor, of 212 Bowdoin street, and William H. Cole, of 1876 Dorchester avenue. Two Malden dealers, Joseph P. Kerrigan and John A. Quigley, were in the court in that city a few days ago charged with keeping and exposing liquor without a license. They were fined $100; the two men are partners and run a store at 274 Main street.

HONOR FOR A MANUFACTURING DRUGGIST.

James E. Wetherald, the president of Chester Kent & Co., has been appointed one of the five sinking fund commissioners, who have the control and the distribution of the permanent funds of the city of Boston, which amount to over $30,000,000. The position is one of the highest honor, carries no salary with it, and the selection of Mr. Wetherald is a well-deserved compliment. Mr. Wetherald is widely and favorably known in the wholesale trade through his connection with the Vinol Company and is well known in newspaperdom through his proprietorship of the advertising agency which bears his name.

PENNSYLVANIA.

No Ill Effect from the Loder Verdict-P. A. R. D. Grows Steadily -P. A. R. D. Have Mammoth Entertainment-A Move Against Counter Prescribing-Wm. McIntyre to Retire.

(From our Regular Correspondent.)

Philadelphia, May 7.-The monthly meetings of the Philadelphia Retail Drug Association are becoming more attractive, and there is a larger attendance each month. The meeting on May 4 was largely attended, and there were a number of important things done that kept the attention of those present until the session was adjourned. Three new members were elected. The committee that was appointed to secure funds for the San Francisco druggists reported that it had collected $800, which amount was sent forward to assist their fellow druggists. A number of visitors were present and they were greatly interested in the work that the local association is doing. Mr. Bottume, the organizer who is looking after the druggists throughout the city, reported that the business was in better shape than it has been for a long time and that the druggists are pulling together better than they have ever before. Many had been of the opinion that the Loders verdict would cause general cutting throughout the city. Such, however, has not been the case, and while there has been some reduction made on certain articles, prices have been well maintaind, as a rule.

MORE COMMISSION ON ADVERTISEMENTS.

The retail druggists who are acting as branch advertising agencies for the newspapers have demanded a larger commission on the business they take. Heretofore the papers have been paying the druggists 10 per cent., but they now ask 25 per cent. commission. It is understood that some of the papers are willing to grant this concession, but the dailies which do the greater business through these stores are not inclined to grant the request. It is said if the newspapers do not pay 25 per cent. commission that the retail druggists will refuse to handle their business. This action has been brought about in a great measure through the fact that all the leading druggists being members of the retail drug association. Here again is another example that in union there is strength and that without this organization the retailers could not combine together to compel the newspapers to accede to their request.

THE ANNUAL P. A. R. D. ENTERTAINMENT.

The musicale and dance given by the members of the Philadelphia Association of Retail Druggists on May 8 at the Lulu Temple was a pronounced success. As part of the funds realized from this festive affair were to be devoted to assisting fellow druggists in San Francisco, the attendance was very large, and there were many present from out of town. It is not often that the druggists have an opportunity to indulge in any gayety, and they did not fail to grasp the opportunity. While some of the two steps looked more like side stepping at a prize fight than like the fashionable measure, there was an enthusiasm displayed which added zest to the occasion. The affair was a most enjoyable one. Every one was in his or her best mood, and there was nothing left undone by the committee to make things pleasant. Nearly every owner of a drug store in the city was present, and many clerks who were lucky enough to get a night off were also there with their best girls. The programme included musical numbers by a large orchestra and solos by Mrs. H. A. Nolte and Edward Shippen, vocalists; Fritz Ulrich, violinist; Mrs. Ray Daniel-Jones, organist, and H. Gruhler, pianist. The second part of the programme included vaudeville numbers by some of the best professional talent appearing at the local theatres. After 11 o'clock dancing commenced, and liquid refreshments consisting of the most popular beverages were dispensed to the thirsty from real soda water counters. Great credit for the success of the affair is due to the energetic work of the chairman, Clarence H. C. Campbell, of the Entertainment Committee, and the following wellknown pharmacists who assisted him: Samuel C. Henry, vicechairman; Frank M. Apple, secretary; Dr. E. K. Boltz, treasurer, and William Hilpert, J. E. Marsden, H. A. Nolte, J. H.