Belmont County Branch.

The Belmont County Branch of the Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association held an interesting meeting at Bellaire on January 15th at the Globe Hotel.

The Bellaire druggists were hosts and a banquet dinner was served.

The membership includes all but five. druggists in the County and it is hoped eventually to secure them all.

Among subjects discussed were the following: "Reawaken Interest in the Branch, "Discuss Operation of the Narcotic," "Pharmacy," "Insecticide" Laws and the New Narcotic Legislation.

Among the state officers present were: Edward Sehl, President of the O. S. P. A.; drug inspectors E. W. Harrington and C. T. Barman; Theo. D. Wetterstroem, Secretary of the O. S. P. A., and W. R. Hower, Chief of the Bureau of Drugs at the Agricultural Commission.

Report of the Drug Laboratory of the Indiana State Board of Helath.

H. E. BARNARD, Chemist. The work of the drug laboratory has been confined largely to the examination of samples submitted for analysis by the physicians and druggists. The necessity for the collection of samples at the drug stores is largely past. Standard pharceuticals are commonly full strength and properly labeled. There is and will always be low grade goods sold and it is not possible completely to eliminate the ignorant and careless drug clerk. The results of his work are shown by the reports of analyses of spirits of camphor and tincture of iodine.

The most important field for work lies in the study of the patents and proprietary preparations sold in large quantities by most drug stores. These goods are generally so labeled that it is impossible. to class them as adulterated, although in fact they are usually of little or no value, and by their use contribute materially to the cost of living without affording the user relief from disease.

The sale of cocaine and narcotics is regulated by a stringent law enacted at the 1913 session of the legislature. The enforcement of this law is placed in the hands of the State Board of Pharmacy. It is to be hoped that it will be possible through it to eliminate the illegal use of

Books, Publications, Etc, Received. Report of the Proceedings of the Nebraska State Pharmaceutical Association. 32nd Annual Session held at Norfolk June 25, 26, 27, 1913. J. G. McBride, Secretary, University Place,

Nebr.

Proceedings of the 20th Annual Meeting of the Vermont State Pharmaceutical Association held at Brandon, Vt., June 23, 24, 25, 1913. W. E. Terrill, Secretary, Montpelier.

State Pure Drug Laws enacted since the passage of the National Food and Drugs Law, June 30, 1906, with the reprint of said act as amended; Narcotic Laws of the several states, etc; Known as the "Yellow Book." Published by the National Wholesale Druggists Associaation, W. E. Toms, Secretary, New York City.

Lilly Scientific Bulletin. Series No. 1. No. 4. January 5, 1914. Published at Indianapolis by Eli Lilly & Co.

Questions and Answers relating to modern automobile design, construction, driving and repairs. By Victor W. Page, M. E., published by the Norman W. Henley Co., 132 Nassau St., New York City. Price $1.50.

Merck's Annual Report of recent advances in pharmacy, chemistry and therapeutics. 1912. Merck & Co., New York City.

O. N. Garrett.

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The sudden death of Mr. O. N. Garrett on Thursday evening, January 1st, was a great shock to the people of his community and his friends in drug circles. had been at his place of business in the morning and only a few of his friends knew that he was sick. Death resulted from the hardening of the arteries.

Mr. Garrett was in his sixty-third year having been born near Rainsboro in September 1851. For twenty-five years he had been engaged in the drug business in Hillsboro, being the senior member of the firm of Garrett & Ayres. Prior to that time for a number of years he had been in the drug business with an uncle at Cameron, Mo.

He was one of Hillsboro's best and most highly respected citizens, taking an active part in business, church, fraternal and social affairs. At the time of his death he was the senior deacon of the First Presbyterian church. He had held many offices in the different bodies of the Masonic Order.

While quiet and unassuming in manner Mr. Garrett was a man of great force of character and high ideals, which he exemplified in his daily life. Many can

testify to his virtues, his kindness, his high sense of honor, his unselfishness, his charity. An eloquent eulogy of his life and the high estimation in which he was held by the people of his community was the large number of people, who in spite of the very bad weather, attended the funeral Sunday afternoon. Dr. Shields appropriately took for the theme of his talk, "He was a good man."

The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon, conducted by Highland Commandery, Masonic Order, and Dr. W. H. Shields. Interment was made in the Hillsboro cemetery. He is survived by his widow and one son, Lloyd of Marrillton, Ark., and four brothers, George L., of this place, Vernon, of Rainsboro, Ora, of Waukomis, Okla., and Edward, of St. Paul, Minn.

The death of Charles Huston of this city which occurred at his home on January 19, removes one of the oldest and most widely known druggists of the state.

He was 77 years old, death being due to the infirmities of age. Mr. Huston was one of the organizers of the Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association and for many years was active in its affairs, serving as its treasurer for ten years, from 1879 to 1889.

For 42 years Mr. Huston operated the store in the Neil House Block, now owned by the Wendt-Bristol Company. Being located directly opposite the Capitol building, his store was a favorite rendezvous for state officials, legislators and politicians. He retired in 1904.

He was a veteran of the Civil War and a 33d degree mason. Six 33d degree masons acted as pallbearers at his funeral, which was conducted at the Masonic Temple with the Scottish Rite and Knights Templar services.

Mr. Huston is survived by his wife and one son, Harry G. Huston, who also owns and conducts a pharmacy in this city.

"Extravagance rots character; train youth away from it. On the other hand, the habit of saving money while it stiffens the will also brightens the energies. If you would be sure that you are beginning right, begin to save." -Theodore Roosevelt.

Colleges and Education

Dictionary Study.

"A study of words is the only means by which a student may acquire the dictionary habit.

It is not merely that the words are strange to the students; it is that they have never learned the categories to which belong the various terms toward which their attention has been called. In general, then, I feel justified in saying that with average student the dictionary habit does not exist.

"But there are many minor advantages to be gained by the greater emphasis upon word study. As one's vocabulary increases the horizon enlarges, and one becomes more the master of one's self. It is even fair to say that mentality may be actually determined by the size of one's vocabulary. It may be suggseted as a further addition to the well known mental tests for maturity.

"Right here lies an extraordinary difference between the American and the English schoolboy. While the former far surpasses his cousin oversea in what we call practical knowledge, the latter's mastery of his native tongue is incredibly superior. The conclusion is inevitable that at present the steady increase of vocabulary in high school students is not one of the chief concerns of our departments of composition.

"Much has recently been said about the

slovenly pronunciation of English in America.

There is no better corrective for faulty pronunciation and spelling than directing the student's attention upon the study of definitions. The chief fault of Americans in pronunciation is the slurring of the minor syllables in words. Concentration upon single words brings out these minor syllables as new discoveries.

Abstracted from an address by Prof. Maccracken of the English Department of Yale.

Useful Information.

Professor Cash, in a note concerning pharmacology and therapeutics quoted by the British Medical Journal, says:

The relationship of the cognate studies may be briefly expressed thus:

The drug and its identification, Pharmacognosy; Its preparation for administration, Pharmacy; the chemical process involved,

Pharmaceutical chemistry; its action on normal tissues and organisms, Pharmacology; its effect when in poisonous proportion, upon man, Toxicology; its application to treatment of abnormal conditions of tissues and organism, Therapeutics.

-Pharmacy Bulletin, University of State N. J.

Alumni of Ohio State Renew College Days.

Sealing anew the friendships of college days, with a toast to alma mater and a fresh enthusiasm for a greater University in a greater State, graduates and former students of Ohio State University-grayheads and youngsters— celebrated their third annual reunion throughout Ohio and in a dozen cities of the United States beyond Ohio on the evening of November 29.

"A Message from Prexy," was read at all the gatherings. It reviewed campus happenings, cited the growth and needs of the University, and paid graceful tribute to Governor James M. Cox because of his sympathetic interest in the future of the school. Speeches were made by alumni now engaged in the hard work of the world, songs sung and college reminiscences exchanged around the banquet tables. Members of the Faculty were honored guests at many places. The University flower, the carnation, was everywhere in evidence.

The proposal to change the present name of the University to the University of Ohio and make it the educational hub of the state, was greeted with volleys of applause.

The largest gathering was in Columbus where loyal "grads" thronged Ohio Union, the students' building. President W. O. Thompson was there in person to greet the acquaintances and friends. He assured them that nothing pleased him more than to know that students of Ohio State are able and willing to to take their part in building a better community, a better city and a better State.

In going over the list of men present at these gatherings as published in the Monthly, it was quite noticeable that only a few Pharmacy alumni were present. This is to be deplored and we hope that the next time such a list is published we shall see many Pharmacy names. One thing was noticeable, however, and that was where they were present they were on the program to speak. Even one freshman now in College had a chance to have his little say at one of these gatherings.

It was our pleasure and great good fortune during the holidays to be able to attend one of Pittsburgh Alumni Association luncheons.

These are held every Tuesday noon in the Grill at the Colonial Annex. There were about twenty-five present and each one still filled with old time "State" spirit. This is a good idea and where ever our alumni are they should plan to eat luncheon together at some one place once a week or month.

Ohio State News.

W. A. Welsh, '14, went to the Protestant Hospital on the 12th with nervous prostration. His condition seemed serious at first but we hope to have him back with us at the begining of the new semester. Dr. J. M. Gallen is in charge of the case.

Harry Cassady, '12, has purchased the Rexall Store of R. B. Nicholson of Dresden, Ohio. This was formerly the Hornung-Nicholson Drug Co. of Dresden. Harry has the "punch" and we know that he will make a success of this venture. This store enjoys an old established trade, having been in existence in the same place for nearly fifty years.

A. O. Harris, '13, is pharmacist with the Meyers Pharmacy, 18th and Main Streets, Columbus. He paid us a visit recently. We were all glad to see Alva and to have him back in town with us once more.

R. W. Hoffman, '13, is now in the employ of the Groff Pharmacy, corner Lane and High, Columbus. Ralph recently joined the ranks of the Benedicts and is living at 2243 North Fourth Street.

B. F. Landefelt, '11, is doing relief work in the pharmacies of Cleveland.

K. J. C. Given, '08, has recently installed a new and modern soda fountain in his store at North Columbus. This store was until recently the White Pharmacy and is at the last stop on the High Street Car line. "Given" is no doubt ready now for the opening of Olentangy.

L. M. Voegtly, '11, was in town this month and stopped in to see us. He just wanted to sanction the nice things we said about him last month.

The firm of Groff and McClintock of Lane and High, Columbus, have recently dissolved partnership. Chester McClintock, '07, junior member of the firm has purchased the Miller Drug Store at the corner of 16th and High and took possession on the 15th. This has been a good stand in the past and will no doubt improve still more under the careful hand of "Ches".

W. E. Davis, '08, Pharmacist at the Freedmen's Hospital, Washington, D. C. stopped in to see us during the Holidays.