from English pharmacists, as evidenced by the fol lowing which appeared in the Chemist & Druggist of April 1st.

THE B. P. ADDENDUM.

Professor J. E Morrison writes to the CANADIAN PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL, making various suggestions for a Canadian Addendum to the British Pharmacopoeia. Professor Morrison appears to write on behalf of the Pharmaceutical Association of Quebec, and he makes suggestions for the inclusion of certain drugs which are used in Canada but which are not recognized in the B. P. He points out that that Pharmacopoeia as well as the United States Pharmacopoeia is recognized under the Dominion Adulteration Act. Under the Pharmacy Acts the B. P. is recognized, but U. S. P. preparations are in Canada more frequently prescribed than British, and in Quebec French Codex preparations are often ordered. The following are the additions recommended by Prof. Morrison:—

(Here follow the suggested additions )

We hope that these suggestions of Professor Morrison will receive attention by Canadian pharmacists, because so far they have been exceedingly apathetic in regard to the proposed Imperial Pharmacopœia, and Canada, as our oldest se tlement, should surely take a leading part in the work.

And also by a letter from Prof. Attfield, addressed to Dr. Adami of Montreal, in which he endorsed the suggestions made by us. We might state that we made no pretense of writing in behalf of the Quebec Association, but simply as a pharmacist interested in the work. Proofs of the article were shown to Dr. A. D. Blackader, Prof. of Pharmacology, McGill University, and on his suggestion and that of Prof. Adami a committee was named to superintend the work of preparing the Canadian Addendum, and the editor of this JOURNAL was asked to undertake the practical work in connection therewith, his list being in the opinion of those interested, sufficiently complete. The work of preparing the formule and making the preparations for exhibition to the committee was duly carried out in the laboratory of Messrs. Lyman Sons & Co. of Montreal. Samples and full descriptions of the processes used, ready for transmission to Prof. Attfield, were presented at the meeting of the committee, held on April 21st, and with a few deletions were accepted, and copies were ⚫ ordered to be sent to the presidents of all the medical and pharmaceutical associations of Canada for criticism. As soon as replies will have been received, the work of comparison and arrangement will be completed, and the finished copy forwarded to the General Medical Council.

The Montreal Committee is composed of Dr. Blackader, of McGill University, Dr. Hernieu, of Laval, Dr. Wilson, of Bishop's, Dr. Gordon Campbell, W. H. Chapman, president of the Montreal College of Pharmacy; R. W. Williams, president of the Pharmaceutical Association of the Province of

Quebec; Dr. G. Adami, president of the Montreal Medico-Chirurgical Society; Dr. Bazin, secretary; and J. E. Morrison. The presidents of the various provincial medical and pharmaceutical associations are also members.

Six years ago when the subject of the Imperial Pharmacopoeia was broached the writer urged Canadian pharmacists to interest themselves in the work, but as the Chemist & Druggist puts it, "they have been exceedingly apathetic." None of the associations took any steps towards taking part in the work, and until the appearance of our article in the March issue the matter seemed to have been entirely forgotten. Now that the work of compilation has been finished we hope that the honor of Canadian pharmacy has been redeemed from the suggestion of apathy, and we think that the CANADIAN PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL can take the credit for having done so.

THE WABASH RAILROAD.

With its superb and magnificent train service, is now acknowledged to be the most perfect railway system in America. The great winter tourist route to the south and west, including the famous Hot Springs, Arkansas, Old Mexico, the Egypt of the new world, Texas and California, the land of sunshine and flowers. Passengers going by the Wabash, reach their destination in advance of other routes. Wabash trains reach more large cities, than any other railroad in the world. Detailed information will be cheerfully furnished by any railroad agent, or J, A. Richardson, District Passenger Agent, Northeast corner of King and Yonge Streets, Toronto, and St. Thomas, Ont.

Robert Gibson & Co., Limited.

This firm has merited and secured a world wide reputation for excellence of manufacture and flavor in Confections and Lozenges, and when they have an announcement to make it is worth the while of every druggist to read what they say. Money is what we are working for and druggists in handling only the best are bound to make money. Not the least noticeable feature of their preparations is the clean and attractive style of package used; the last addition to their long list is no exception. The enamelled and decorated tin in which their "Linseed Liquorice and Chlorodyne Cough Lozenges" are shipped will be an attractive addition to a druggist's stock, besides which he will add a good selling commodity which has already become popular where introduced. Read the ad. on page 446 this issue.

Indiana pharmacists have succeeded in at last getting their pharmacy act through both houses of the Legislature. It becomes operative on July 1st. By it general store-keepers are allowed to sell patents which are not poisonous, paragoric, spirits of camphor, sodium carbonate and a lot of the usual drugs, including Paris green and London purple.

The latest thing in trusts is a patent medicine trust, which rumor says is about to be formed in the United States. It is said that the principal firms, such as J. C. Ayer Co., Fig Syrup Co., Emerson Drug Co., Paris Medicine Co., Lydia E. Pinkham, Pond's Extract Co., and a number of others are interested in the scheme.

From the remarks made by the Lord Chancellor with regard to the Pharmacy Act, during the debate on the a.nend.nents presented last July by the Association, it was thought that some help cou'd be expected from him in passing an act to put an end to company pharmacy, but English pharmacists have been disagreeably surprised by his ction in introducing a bill to legalize company pharmacy, if the manager or assistant is a duly registered pharmaceutical chemist or che.nist and druggist. The proposition has created a sensation, and strenuous efforts will be made to defeat the Bill or to have Lord Halsbury withdraw it.

Some months ago letters appeared in the N. Y. Medical Journal and others signed by W. W. Winthrop, M. A.,M. D., extolling the virtues of a fungus, which he called Husa, as a remedy for the morphine habit. The letters were written in the usual style of the Bible House free cure racket, and on the face of it husa was evidently a fraud. According to Dr. Winthrop this plant was obtained only in the depths of the everglades of Florida, and had been known for ages by the Seminoles as a tonic, and cure for snake poison. He could not supply the plant, but had prepared a tincture which he would supply to brother physicians at the rate of $1 per bottle of three ounces. Now comes Prof. J. U. Lloyd, of Cincinnati, who shows up the fraud. His analysis of husa proves it to be a solution of 2 per cent. of morphine, in a mixture of alcohol, water, glycerine, and burnt sugar.

This atrocious swindle reminds one of the famous Scotch Oats Essence for the same purpose, and which Dr. Eccles proved to be an alcoholic solution of morphine, and thus drove it out of existence; but the pity is that there is not some law which could reach the fiends who are vile enough to thus traffic upon the gullibility of the victims of morphine or other drug habits.

Illinois pharmacists are busy fighting adverse legistion, half a dozen bills regulating pharmacists being before the Legislature. At a meeting of the Chicago Retail Druggists' Association, Mr. W. Bodeman presented the following resolution : "Whereas Illinois has now all the laws necessary for the white man's, colored man's, or any other man's burden, and whereas there are already too many asses monkeying with pharmacy legislation, therefore be it

Resolved, to instruct the committee on legislation to head off all pharmacy legislation, and to confer with the board of Pharmacy, the State association and other local associations, to prepare an entirely new pharmacy bill to be presented to the next general assembly."

Now, that is plain talk, and no mistaking the meaning. The language may not be dignified, but "it touches the spot," as Bodeman's talk generally does. But if there are "too many asses monkeying with pharmacy legislation," why should Mr. Bodeman "resolve" to ask the State Association, etc., to "monkey" with a new pharmacy bill?

The Michigan Board of Pharmacy has taken a forward step, which is meeting with considerable opposition from interested parties. In future no candidate will be examined who does not produce proofs of having had "two full college years' study, such year to consist of not less than ten hours class work and fifteen hours laboratory work per week, and of nine calendar months." It is claimed that only four schools of pharmacy give such courses, namely, those of the universities of Michigan, Wisconsin, Kansas and North Western. We think it a good move, and one that other states and provinces will have to follow. It will shut Canadians out of Michigan entirely unless a change is made in our system of teaching pharmacy, which at present is not on a par with other branches of education. In our last issue we had something to say about the Montreal College of Pharmacy, but the Ontario College, even with its excellent equipment and capable staff, will never take a position in the front ranks of teaching institutions until a second and third years' course is demanded. This is now under consideration, we understand, and if put into force will put the Ontario college on a par with American schools. It is probable that other Boards will follow the example of that of Michigan, and by doing so do something to elevate pharmacy from its present position.

Silver Cream.

The housekeeper's friend. Every druggist should stock it, and every lady use it. Read the offer of the makers in their advertisement of page 465 of this issue.