JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS NEW YORK CHAPTER NEWS 505 THE NEW YORK CHAPTER announces a new meeting place for its monthly dinner and lectures. The Hotel George Washington, Lexington Avenue and Twenty-third Street, has made available the Regency Room with adjoining Patio. All meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of the month. The first speaker of the fall program was Dr. Wilhelm C. Hueper, Na- tional Cancer Institute, whose topic was "Potential Cancer Hazards from Cosmetics to Producers and Consumers." Dr. Hueper, chief of the En- vironmental Cancer Section, is the recent recipient of the Rosenthal Award for his study of the causes of cancer in man. Since the early 1920's Dr. Hueper has been studying the exogenous causes of cancer in man and was one of the first to call attention to the possible hazard of x-rays and to pin- point fi-naphthylamine as cancer producing. His book, "Occupational Tumors and Allied Diseases" published in 1942 is a standard text on the subject. On October 5th Dr. Steven Jellinek of Polak Frutal Works spoke on "Evaporation Rates and Odor Quality of Perfumes." Dr. Jellinek re- ceived his training in cosmetics and perfumes in Europe as well as in the United States. After receiving his doctorate from the University of Wis- consin, he has served as a perruiner for Polak's Frutal Works in England, Holland and the United States. He is the author of "Cosmetologie" (German) as well as many papers on perfumery and related subjects. The speaker for President's Night on November 2nd was Mr. Lester Conrad who discussed "Resistance of Acetylated Lanolin Derivatives to Hydrolysis." Mr. Conrad is the founder, executive vice-president and technical director of the American Cholesterol Products Company. He has specialized in the field of lanolin and sterol chemistry for over twenty years and has been the author of a great number of patents and papers as well as a popular speaker before technical societies. NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER The activities for the autumn started with a meeting on September 29th at Armand's Beacon Terrace, Framingham, Massachusetts, and featured Mr. Raymond Gosslin, president of Gosslin Associates. Mr. Gosslin dis- cussed "Market Research in Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals." The New England Chapter held a seminar at the University of Connecti- cut, School of Pharmacy, November 3rd.

506 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS .]APANESE COSMETIC CHEMISTS ASSOCIATION On June 9th at the Chemists' Club, New York City, the oflScers and directors of the Society met with two chemists representing the Japanese Cosmetic Chemists Association, Dr. Shinichi Sato and Dr. Yutaka Saito. Dr. Sato briefly addressed the meeting as follows: "I am very glad to have this opportunity of meeting with you today. It is my great honor and pleasure to inform you that when our Association had its general meeting last spring, we decided to join the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists. This was mainly due to your suggestion and kind advice. "At the meeting Mr. Tsunemasa Koyama, the president of the Associa- tion, asked me to be a representative of the Japanese Cosmetic Chemists Association to the United States and to tell you of our appreciation of and the decision we made. He also stated that he would like to attend the 1st Congress of Cosmetic Chemists sponsored by the International Federation of the Societies of Cosmetic Chemists. "Our Association was established in 1949 and has gradually expanded its membership year by year. At present we have more than 150 members. "Our main activity is to standardize the specifications for raw materials and finished products of cosmetics, tooth pastes, etc., under a joint com- mittee with the Japanese Government organizations. "We have other activities such as a study tour plan which is held periodi- cally to visit outstanding or leading factories and laboratories in order to increase our knowledge or "know-how," and at the same time to become better acquainted among fellow members. "A general meeting is held twice a year in the spring and the autumn. As the Japanese Cosmetic Che:mists Association will be a newcomer in the International Federation, I as a representative of our Association, would like to ask you to guide us as your younger brothers. "We are preparing a complete list of our members and other detailed information to be sent to you as soon as possible. "We have heard that your SOCIETY is planning a visit to Japan and the South Pacific area next year. If you will let us know the schedule for the visit to Japan, we would cordially welcome your group and arrange all necessary details and give our wholehearted assistance to you. "I deeply appreciate the wonderful welcome party you have given us and the opportunity to talk to you this afternoon. Again I thank you for spending your precious time on our visit. We are awaiting your trip to Japan next year."