Society of Cosmetic Great Britain Chemists of ANNUAL REPORT 1965-66 Membership The membership of the Society on 31st March 1966 is shown below in comparison with the figures at the same time during the two preceding years: 1964 1965 1966 Honorary Members 6 6 6 Members 351 359 378 Associates 49 48 48 TOTAL 406 413 432 Scientific Meetings The highlight of our 1965/66 lecture programme was provided by the second Medal Lecture delivered by Lord Todd of Trumpington on "The Changing Face of Organic Chemistry". Special mention can also be made of the perfumery lecture organised in conjunction with the British Society of Perfumers and which was attended by 95 people. The other lectures although broader in scope than in previous years attracted responsive audiences. Council wishes to record its thanks to Mr. Norman Van Abbk for organising a most satisfactory lecture programme. The full programme for last year is detailed below: Thursday, 7th October 1965 The subjective assessment of the consistency of materials in relation to physical measurements. G. W. Scott Blair, M.A., D.Sc., F.R.I.C. (National Institute fm Research in Dairying). 493

494 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS Thursday, 2nd December 1965 The selection of scientific personnel. R. Stokes, B.A., M.B.I.M., M.I.P.M. (Glaxo Laboratories Ltd.). Thursday, 6th January 1966 The economics of research. C. Freeman, B.Sc. (National Institute of Economic and Social Research). Thursday, 3rd February 1966 Perfumery Lecture (Jointly with the British Society of Perfumers). Mr. Jordi-Pey (Firmenich). Thursday, 3rd March 1966. MEDAL LECTURE: The changing face of organic chemistry. Lord Todd, F.R.S. (Professor of Organic Chemistry, University of Cambridge). Wednesday, 13th April 1966 Some aspects of laboratory planning. D. J. Alexander, B.Sc. (Unilever Research Laboratory, Isleworth). Thursday, 19th May 1966 Film evening. Symposia In November 1965, 84 people attended the autumn symposium held at Bristol on the subject of "Physical Methods". The spring symposium was held at Eastbourne on the subject of "Colour" and was attended by 93 delegates. The Council wishes to record its appreciation to Mr. N. J. Van Abba and Mr. S. J. Bush for their part in organising these symposia. Journal As the Journal primarily reflects the scientific status of the Society its importance cannot be over-estimated. The new format of the Journal has been well received, and continued efforts have been made to improve the standard of publication. Council wishes to record its thanks to the Honorary Editor and his Publication Committee for maintaining the progressive improvement in both journal presentation and content, which has been a feature of previous years.