MEETINGS OF THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS ON FRmAY, Oct. 22, 1954, George E. Holmes gave a lecture on "Tube Metals, Protective Internal Coatings and Seepage." The meeting was held at the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Mansion House, London. The next lecture was held on Nov. 22, 1954, at St. Ermin's Hotel in Lon- don. R.L. Lloyd gave his paper on "The Merchandise Marks Act." Dr. K. G. A. Pankhurst gave a lecture on "The Penetration of Fatty Matter Into Skin" on Dec. 20, 1954, at the Royal Society of Tropical Medi- cine and Hygiene. The Annual Dinner-Dance will be held at the Cafe Royal, Regent Street, London, W. 1, on Jan. 28, 1955. The tickets are priced at 30/- each and may be reserved on application to P. J. Fowler, Misbourne House, Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire. S. J. Palling has resigned from the Office of Hon. Secretary, and the new Hon. Secretary is F. Riley, 140 Park Lane, London, W. 1. SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS OF GREAT BRITAIN REPORT OF THE HONORABLE SECRETARY, F. R•LEY THE SEASON'S activities have already started, and about sixty attended the first lecture given by G. Holmes who read a paper entitled "Tube Metals, Protective Internal Coatings and Seepage." The next lecture took place at St. Ermin's Hotel, Caxton Street, S.W.1 at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 22nd. We are asked to draw to your attention the following items. 1. The next of the British editions of THE JOURSAL iS almost com- pleted, and while sufficient articles are on hand for this, it is hoped to pro- duce another British edition in mid-1955. Dr. A. W. Middleton, the Honorable Editor, whose address is 33, Devereux Drive, Warford, would be glad to hear from any member or associate who might have something to contribute. Papers dealing with original work are particularly wel- come. 314
SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS OF GREAT BRITAIN 315 2. A vacancy exists with Messrs. Steiner, which may be of interest to you, details being as follows. It will be noted that the matter is urgent, and Messrs. Steiner state that any interested party should make imme- diate application. "Cosmetic Chemist of wide experience required by Steiner Hair & Beauty Product Divisio'n to take charge Research Laboratory and Manu- facturing control. Applications invited immediately to control new laboratory opening December 1, 1954. Highly remunerative position with imaginative and alive organization. Write Managing Director, 66 Grosvenor Street, London, W.I." 3. The Acton Technical College proposes, if sufficient interest is forth- coming, to run a course of twelve lectures on "Production and Utilization of Glyceride Oils and Fats." It is tentatively arranged for Friday even- ings during the Spring term of 1955. We shall be glad to send further details on request. 4. We now have 190 members and associates. By the end of the year we hope to top the 200 mark. The success and standing of the Society and what it can offer its members and associates is so much de- pendent on strength in terms of numbers, that the council makes no apology for asking again for your help in obtaining recruits. We will gladly and immediately do what is necessary if you will let us know the names of anyone interested. 5. S. J. Palling has resigned from the post of Honorable Secretary, and at a recent council meeting, a vote of thanks was expressed to him for his work, and the council knows that you will heartily endorse this. 6. A number of subscriptions for 1954 are unpaid. Those to whom this reminder applies are asked to let the Honorable Treasurer have their remittance as soon as possible, so easing his work of sending further re- minders. 7. The Annual Dinner and Dance will take place at the Care Royal, Regent Street, W.1, on Friday, January 28th. We hope for as large a gathering as possible, tickets are limited to about 120, and you should con- tact the Honorable Treasurer as soon as you can, with your remittance at 30/- each. The guests will include our old friend Freddie Wells, who is so well known to you all that you need no further information from me, and Sir Hugh Linstead, OBE, MP, Secretary of the Pharmaceutical Society.
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