EIGHTH MEDAL AWARD ß DR. ER•F. sT GVF.•THF. R, internationally known perfumer and chem- ist, will receive the Society of Cosmetic Chemists' Medal Award for 1955. The presentation will be made at the Society's winter meeting, December 15th, at the Hotel Commodore, New York City. . %....... •%. • : . .. ' --. . -- ......., ½ 7' ..:. ..= .•.: .... . .. Awarded this year for the eighth time, the medal honors distinguished contributions to the science and art of cosmetics. Dr. Guenther, vice-presi- dent and technical director of Fritzsche Brothers, Inc., has been outstand- ing in the field of perfumery for the past three decades. His writings on fragrances and related subjects have been widely published. Born in Munich, Germany, Dr. Guenther was educated at the Univer- sity of Zurich, Switzerland, receiving his doctorate in 1920 under the tute- lage of Professor Paul Karrer, a Nobel Prize winner. Dr. Guenther came to the United States in 1924, when he joined Fritzsche Brothers as chief research chemist. In his extensive explorations into the science of fragrances Dr. Guenther has visited virtually every essential oil-producing region in the world, being equally at home in field factory and laboratory. His world-wide studies' have resulted in the establishment of precise specifications and rigid stand- ards of purity for essential oils, which are the basis for today's vast per- fumery and cosmetic industries. The Medal Award presentation will be given in detail in an early edition of the JOUP, NAL in 1956. 416

CHICAGO SECTION NEWS THE FIRST FALL meeting was held on September 13th. John Facq, microscopist for The Toni Company, discussed "Uses of Microscopy and Photography in Cosmetic Research." The address covered the applica- tions of microscopy to research problems and the background of micro- scopic techniques employed. Prior to his association with The Toni Com- pany, Mr. Facq was a microscopist in the textile industry. Miriam Gibson French, Beauty Editor, McCall's magazine discussed "How Are Women's Beauty Habits Changing ?" at the October 11 th meet- ing. The subject was centered on the purchase motivation with regard to cosmetics and toiletties. Mrs. French was formerly executive director of The Fragrance Foundation, publicity director of Shulton, Inc., beauty editor and promotion director of Charm magazine. All meetings are held at Henrici's Restaurant in the Merchandise Mart on the second Tuesday of every month. NEW YORK SECTION NEWS THE OPENING MEETING for the fall was held on September 28th. R. B. Willson, Chairman of the Honey Bee Industry Council of America, gave a talk on "The Honey Bee and Royal Jelly." A sound and color film on the life cycle of the honey bee preceded the address. President's Night was held on October 26th. This meeting was in honor of Dr. Kenneth L. Russell. Dr. Russell spoke on "Cosmetic Research--- Exploration and Evaluation." Charles D. Verde of Drage Products, inc., discussed "Modern Concepts and Significance of Viscosity Measurements" at the meeting on November 30th. All meetings are held at the Brass Rail Restaurant, Forty-third Street and Fifth Avenue, 417