that the pharmacists of the State of New York feel that they have tamely submitted to this odious tax until patience has ceased to be a virtue, and now propose to carry it to the ballot box unless a hearing be accorded on the merits of the case.

In the progress of scientific research many valuable additions are constantly being made to our materia medica from the laboratory and field. The average druggist, in his daily routine, finds little time to follow the literature of the day, and thus fails to keep advised of the new remedies. I would, therefore, recommend that a committee be appointed on "New Remedies," whose duty it shall be to prepare a report on the additions to the materia medica during the year, with samples and specimens to be placed on exhibition at the annual meetings. It is my opinion that this will add much to their interest.

I desire to reiterate the recommendation of my immediate predecessor, Mr. Clark Z. Otis, favoring the unification of the Pharmacy Boards of the State, the adoption of which will do much to overcome the difficulty which now seems to embarass the several boards in the prosecution of their work. In view of the earnest desire of the Association that every respectable druggist and pharmacist of the State shall become a member, I would advise that a committee on membership, consisting of five, be appointed, who shall have power to appoint one or more associates in each county, to solicit applications for membership.

The recommendations I have suggested will afford ample material, not only for discussion at this meeting, but for work through the year. And now, fellow members, I trust that our deliberations may be characterized by the same spirit of harmony which has existed in years past, and that the results may conduce to our future prosperity.

Finally I thank you for the distinguished honor which you conferred in electing me your President. I have thus far endeavored to be faithful in the discharge of my duties, and shall continue during the remainder of my term, so near its close, to preside over your deliberations impartially and in the best interests of our Association.

THE CHAIRMAN-Gentlemen, you have listened to the President's address. What is your pleasure?

PROF. BEDFORD, of New York-I move, sir, that it be accepted with thanks, and that the recommendations be referred to a committee of three for consideration.

Motion put and carried.

I will appoint as such committee Mr. C. S. Ingraham,

of Elmira, Prof. W. G. Gregory, of Buffalo, and Mr. W. H. Rogers, of Middletown.

The President resumes the chair.

THE PRESIDENT-We are now ready for the reports of officers.

The Secretary read his report as follows:

To the Officers and Members of the New York State Pharmaceutical Association:

The clerical work of the Secretary has been performed during the year to the best of his ability. The publication of the proceedings having been placed in his hands as a matter of economy, every effort was made to curtail the report without injury to the volume. Unfortunately a protracted business trip through the west in September necessitated much expedition to complete the book before that date. As a result, many typographical errors occurred from hasty proof-reading, which I regretted, but could not well avoid. The proceedings were issued and mailed within forty days from the meeting, the quickest time in which the proceedings of any State Association have been issued, and a gain of twenty-eight days on the best previous record of this Association.

At the close of our last meeting our membership numbered 798. Two names were by accident omitted from the roll, making the exact number 800. During the year five deaths have been reported, as follows: Jacob Hermes, Watertown; C. W. Hinsdale, Hudson; A. B. Hollett, M. D., Havana: Stephen Keller, Buffalo, and Albert Remey, Port Jervis. Eight resignations have been received; this leaves our net membership at the opening of this meeting 787. Acting under the instruction and advice of the Executive Committee and officers of the Association, a special appeal was sent out in the month of May to every druggist in the State, soliciting applications for membership. What result may accrue this meeting will develop.

The clerical expenses of the Secretary for the year have been as follows: Telegrams

Postage, (general).

.$

2 84

28 70

The Secretary hereby officially acknowledges with the thanks of the Association the receipt of the following exchanges: Proceedings of the American Pharmaceutical Association, National Wholesale Drug Association, and the following State Associations: Connecticut, Florida,, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin. The following periodicals have been received: "Pharmaceutical Record," 'Pharmaceutical Era," "Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter," "Druggists' Circular," "Western Druggist, "National Druggist,' (weekly), "American Pharmacist," "American Drug Clerks' Journal," and "Medical Bulletin."

In accordance with instructions from the Association, I procured five hundred blank certificates of membership as soon as possible after the meeting. I was obliged to wait until these were received before issuing certificates to new members, many of whom became quite impatient at the delay, which on my part was unavoidable. I feel conscious of the imperfect manner in which I have executed much of the clerical work of the year. I have done the best I could under the pressure of my own business affairs, and crave your indulgence.

Respectfully submitted,

CLAY W. HOLMES, Secretary.

DR. MENNINGER, of New York-I move the acceptance and adoption of the report.

Motion carried.

THE PRESIDENT-The next thing in order is the Treasurer's report.

THE PRESIDENT-You have heard the report. What disposition will you make of it?

DR. MENNINGER-I move that it be received and spread on the minutes.

Carried.

THE PRESIDENT-Are there any Committees ready to report?

THE SECRETARY-While this is not exactly a report

which is due the Association, it seems a fitting time to read it, before the Committee on the President's address shall make their report. Therefore, I will read it, and ask your especial attention to it. This is the report of your Secretary on the Secretaries' Conference, held in Cincinnati.

THE PRESIDENT-If there is no objection, the report. may be presented at this time.

THE SECRETARY-This is a report which was directed by the Conference to be presented to each Association.

REPORT OF SECRETARIES' CONFERENCE.

While your Secretary was not requested to represent the Association at the meeting of State Secretaries at Cincinnati, he felt it incumbent upon him to attend, as it was through his efforts and suggestion that a call was made for such a conference. This report is presented in the hope that it may be received by this Association, and its recommendations considered.

Pursuant to the call issued by your Secretary as chairman of the committee appointed at Providence in 1886, the conference met in the parlors. of the Grand Hotel at Cincinnati, September 5th, 1887, at 9 P. M. Alabama, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, New York and Ohio were represented by their respective Secretaries. Your Secretary was elected Chairman, and Dr. Rosa Upson, of Iowa, Secretary.

An interesting discussion developed the fact that such a conference. would harmonize the work of all State Associations, if each Association. would give attention to the points considered, and adopt uniform measAmong the recommendations of the conference, I present:

ures.

I. Would it not be desirable for State Associations to issue transfer papers signed by the President and Secretary, to all members in good standing who remove to other states, which shall admit a member to the Association of his adopted state without payment of admission fee?

II. Shall papers read at State Associations be contributed to the public press before the proceedings are issued?

III. A plan of reorganization as set forth in the following:

Knowing that in some states a few are made to support the Association and carry on legislation, etc., for the benefit of the many who look on and receive the benefits without sharing in the expense or giving their