526 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS Jean Morelle, youthful Rene Colson, deep thinking Jean Stiras and formal H. Luzuy who prepared and presented a basic constitution for an Inter- national Federation. The language barrier was mainly removed by translations by Messrs. Schmuck, Pfeiffer and Dumont, among others. This meeting had its exciting moments. It proved again that a word in one language had a different meaning in another. One such word was cosmetologie. It was only one of several stumbling blocks, but not an impasse. It was the tenacious determination of M. Schmuck and M. Luzuy that kept the discussions going. Although little actual progress was achieved, the debate made the delegates think actively in terms of international collaboration. These thoughts were discussed, argued and eventually resolved in- dependently by the several Societies of Cosmetic Chemists. And so, with patience, understanding and the desire to enhance the stature of cosmetic science and the individuals who work at it, a Federation was formed about 2 years later. The newly formed Federation found itself instantly engulfed in problems. Distances between the various delegates' countries, language differences, word meanings, legal requirements, financing, equality of representation, a constitution, officers and headquarters were some of the immediate matters requiring urgent attention. About five years have passed, with as many presidents. A working International Federation exists. It has authorized two previous Inter- national Congresses, one in Munich in 1960, then again in London in 1962 now the present one here in New York City. The magnitude of each program testifies to the virility and proficiency of the Federation and its member Societies. The scope of its internal activities has advanced the cause of cosmetic science and is making for better understanding be- tween the member Societies, assuring the future of the Federation. Let this memorial conclude with a remembrance of the founders who murtured the ideal into reality. Their names are many. They came together they recognized the enormity of the labor and they conquered the obstacles. M. G. DF• N^V^RRF•

OPENING ADDRESS AND ANNUAL REPORT 527 OPENING Ar•DR•:SS ANt ANNUAL REPORT BY S. J. STRIANSE. PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF SOCIETIES OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS Fellow Scientists, Ladies, and Gentlemen: May I wholeheartedly welcome you all to the Third Congress of the I.F.S.C.C. You know, as I look out into this audience, I find myself completely amazed in fact, it is difficult for me to believe that we, cosmetic chemists from many parts of the globe, are now sitting together in New York for the purpose of exchanging ideas and knowledge. I am certain that you all recall that in 1957 the American Society traveled to Europe to meet with their counterparts in Paris, Geneva and London. This was the first such meeting in the history of the cosmetic industry. It was indeed an enjoyable and profitable experience for all concerned. I remember vividly how names suddenly came to life and how they took on definite personalities. Corresponding with a name is no substitute for meeting and speaking person to person. As president of the American SOCIETY in 1957, I had the privilege of speaking to a great number of our European friends, and I can assure you that they expressed extreme happiness over our coming to their coun- try. However, upon being asked when they would come to the United States to see us, their answer was always a gloomy one--indicating that they would like to come but there were one hundred and one reasons why they could not do so. This is why I am so amazed that only seven short years later almost four hundred cosmetic chemists from all parts of the world are here in the United States to meet with their American scientific friends. This is an achievement, indeed, and I am certain this has come about only because we have persevered and by cooperative effort have made what seemed impossible become an accomplished fact. This is the spirit that I hope will always prevail in all our undertakings. Now according to custom, although of not 19ng standing, I shall present my annual report as president of the I.F.S.C.Ci