64 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS After each address there followed a general discussion which gave rise to a lively exchange of experience between the representatives of the univer- sities and those of industry, produced lasting benefits and led to closer contact and better understanding among the participants from different lands. The association of cosmetic chemists in an international federation was the subject of much discussion, and its realisation was brought nearer. Thanks to the support given by the university and the authorities the congress was afforded a worthy setting. Even "outsiders" among the participants, who were still unfamiliar with the new science of cosmetic chemistry, were impressed by the high standards both of cosmetic science and the cosmetic industry and by the hospitality extended to them. The social arrangements in the Koenigshof and at the Petersberg gave a special holiday flavour to the sessions. It is noteworthy that the Gesellschaft Deutscher Kosmetik-Chemiker, E.V., which has been in existence for barely a year (although the membership has already risen above the hundred mark), was in a position to organise such a congress. Since its foundation it has been working in closest contact with sister societies in other countries, in the United States of America, England, Switzerland and Denmark, and also with cosmetic chemists in more distant lands where similar organisations do not exist. Moreover, from the beginning, it has worked in close contact with the German Fat Institute, which has always been especially concerned to further the interests of cosmetic chemistry in Germany, and with the German Society for Aesthe- tic Medicine, in which dermatologists interested in cosmetics are grouped. The Gesellschaft Deutscher Kosmetik-Chemiker, E.V., has undertaken to promote research and teaching as well as the technical development of cosmetology, particularly where cosmetic chemistry and related fields of study are concerned it has also undertaken to sponsor personal contact and the mutual exchange of ideas among chemists engaged in cosmetology and perfumery, and to raise the status of cosmetic chemistry generally. The Society endeavours to collaborate with German and overseas bodies of similar character and to maintain close relations with interested State institutions as the official scientific representative of the German cosmetic chemists. The Society, dedicated to ends which are exclusively and directly of general usefulness, operates on a strictly scientific basis, all of its members being graduates of •nstitutions of higher learning. Two of the papers delivered at the Congress are to be found in pages 32-49 of this edition of the Journal.

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT By J^M.s H. B^c.R WHEN INSTALLED in office a year ago, I was dubious about the ominous shadow attributed to being the 13th president. It appears, however, that we outsmarted those accursed omens and are on the threshold of completing an outstanding year. Outstanding because our membership is now over 700 Outstanding because we gave birth to the California Chapter Outstanding for our initial appearance on television Outstanding for our international relations Outstanding for the type and caliber of our semiannual and annual meetings Outstanding for our Seminar Outstanding for our JOURNAL Outstanding for attendance and interest in all our affairs, national and by chapter All these points result in increased prestige for our Society and, in turn, for each individual member. During the past year we have increased our membership by over 100. This has kept our Membership Chairman, Morris J. Root, very busy, and we extend to him and his committee our thanks for efficiently screening and processing these applications. In order to keep our membership active we have during the past year, dropped 21 members from our roll either because of resignation, nonpay- ment of dues or death. One of the chief reasons for the large increase in membership is due to the birth of a chapter in California. Credit must be given to Dr. Paul W. Jewel, our former president George G. Kolar and secretary Robert A. Kramer for the guidance and efforts extended in getting this chapter organized. At first it was thought there would not be sufficient interest or people to warrant such a chapter but the unexpected enthusiasm and response was most pronounced. This chapter has had three or four meetings is well organized and has a membership of $0. It is expected that it will increase to 75 within another year. Congratulations to Paul Jewel and his co-workers for such a fine beginning. 65