ANNUAL REPORT 1964-65 427 Murphy), Immediate Past-Chairman of the Toilet Preparations Federation, who stood in at very short notice for his chairman, Mr. A. S. May, whom business commitments prevented from attend- ing. During the evening, Diplomas and the two prizes were pre- sented to those successful in the 1964 examinations. Dinner The Annual Dinner and Dance was held at the Connaught Rooms, London on 13th February 1965, andwas attended by232 members and guests. Sir Owen Wansbrough-Jones, Executive Vice-Chairman of Albright & Wilson Ltd., and Chairman of the Council of B.I.B.R.A., was the Guest of Honour. Other guests included the President of the I.F.S.C.C., the President of The Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, the Chairman of the T.P.F., and Mr. W. Howie, M.P. 11. Tie A tie, with the Society's crest in red and yellow woven onto a blue background, is now available. 12. Administration A new Register of Members, as at 1st June 1964, was published which incorporated a number of new features, such as lists of past and present Officers, details of past service to the Society, a list of Diploma holders, etc. At the same time a further booklet entitled "Objects" was issued, as a means of publicising the Society amongst the general public and pro- spective members. The call for this has proved so extensive that a further reprint is being undertaken. Mrs. D. Mott, having completed her trial year to the Council's satis- faction, has been asked, and has agreed, to continue in the position of General Secretary. 13. The Council The following changes in Council took effect at the 15th Annual General Meeting, held on 28th May 1964. Mr. A. Herzka succeeded Mr. S. J. Bush as President. Mr. R. Clark succeeded Mr. A. Herzka as Vice-President. Mr. D. E. Butterfield, Acting Hon. Secretary became Hon. Secretary. Mr. R. E. Spate succeeded Mr. D. F. Anstead as Hon. Treasurer. Seven candidates had been nominated for the three vacancies on

428 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS Council, and the following were elected :--Mr. E. K. Clarke, Dr. H. W. Hibbott, and Dr. J. J. Mausner. A complete list of Hon. Officers and Committees for 1964/1965 was published in January 1965 (J. 16 1). Meetings of the Council were held in each month, except August, October and January, and all the committees and sub-committees met a • frequent intervals. It is now clear that only persons who are regularly able to devote time to the Society should offer themselves for election. Mr. S. J. Bush, Immediate Past-President, retires from Council at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, after five years' continuous and devoted service. The Society is fortunate that Mr. Bush will continue to serve on some of the committees, and that he has agreed to arrange the scientific programme for one of the 1966 symposia. The following also retire from Council after two years' service: Mr. R. E. Eckton, Mr. R. F. L. Thomas, Mr. N. J. Van Abbr. Mr. Van Abb• has agreed to look after the scientific programme of the other 1966 sym- posium. Council is appreciative of the service given by these gentlemen during their term of office, particularly Mr. Thomas who resides in York- shire but has attended most Council meetings. 14. The Future Council is of the opinion that the range of activities outlined above is indicative of the progress made by the Society during the current year. Council further believes that progress will continue to be made, particularly if some of the projects now under consideration bear fruit, e.g. Council feels that more attention should be paid to public relations. It is also felt that steps should be taken to devise ways and means of encouraging the submission of original work for possible publication in the Journal, and of improving the standard of the papers given at symposia and lectures. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Sixteenth Annual General Meeting of the Society took place on the 24th May, at the usual venue-55 Park Lane, London, W. The Annual Report was presented by the President, Mr. A. Herzka (J.421-428). The Treasurer's Report was presented by the Hon. Treas- urer, Mr. R. E. Spate. In the voting for three new Members of Council the following were elected: Mrs. H. Butler, Mr. C. Pugh, and Professor A. N. Worden.