132 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS It is to be pointed out that the action of PVP on hair and skin, and its substantivity to these materials cannot be explained entirely by the "embathische effekt" (as described in the German literature). Utilizing this effect, one polymeric substance passes through another polymeric substance, carrying with it substances which normally are not transported through the same substrate. We have found that in the dying of hair, PVP may either favor fixation of the dye molecules to the hair, or it may minimize the penetration of the hair by the dye, depending upon the method of application. The opportunity to study a material such as PVP is not presented very often. There are few chemicals which have the wide range of desirable properties inherent in PVP. These properties make this material most adaptable for use in pharmaceuticals, foods, and cosmetics. PVP may almost be considered to be a synthetic protein. In its activity it behaves primarily like a protein except that it does not possess the undesirable properties of protein such as its allergenic, antigenic, or depressor releasing effect. It also does not react with certain protein precipitants. It is with the above information in mind that we feel indeed fortunate in being able to present some of the attributes of PVP to you.

SIXTH HONORARY MEMBERSHIP* Introductions by Dr. K. L. Russell, President-Elect Ladies and gentlemen, Members of the SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS, and Friends: THE BY-LAWS or cup. SOCIETY state that upon recognition of the Board of Directors the SOCIETY shall have the power to admit to honorary member- ship persons who are deemed worthy. In the past, we have admitted five individuals to such membership. They are: Stephen L. Mayham, Executive Vice-President of the Toilet Goods Association. J. L. Thompson, Head of Cosmetic and Color Section, Food and Drug Division, Department of National Health and Welfare, Ottawa, Ont., Canada. Dr. G. Robert Clark, Chief, Cosmetic Division, Food and Drug Admin- istration. Dr. Austin Smith, Editor, •ourna/ of the •tmerican Medica/ •tssociation. Dr. Dan Dahl, formerly Chief, Cosmetic Division, Food and Drug Ad- ministration, and now Director of Product Research, Bristol Myers Com- pany. Today it is our pleasure to so recognize Mrs. Eunice T. Miner, who, as you all know, is Director of the New York Academy of Sciences. Two gentlemen who are well acquainted with Mrs. Miner will tell of her activities which qualify her for this award. First, Dr. Harden F. Taylor a man who has been associated with the New York Academy staff for many years, will tell us of Mrs. Miner's activi- ties in and for the Academy from 1944 to 1954. This man was President of the Academy during the years 1946 to 1948 and has been continually active in the council and various committees of the Academy. In these capacities he has come to know Mrs. Miner well and is, therefore, able to tell us about her accomplishments as few others could. In our own Society one man seems well qualified to tell us of Mrs. Miner's activities in behalf of the SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS. This man was one of the small group who met on May 23, 1945, with the thought of form- ing this Society. This charter member also served as its third president in 1948, and has been active in the SOCIETY. Dr. Walter Taylor will tell us of Mrs. Miner's activities for the SOCIETY. * Presented at the May 14, 1954 Meeting, New York City. 133