496 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS bodies on this subject. At present we are in contact with the London College of Fashion who have asked us to advise and to supervise their proposed one-year course aimed at students at '0' Level, and which will cover certain aspects of cosmetic science. We have also been approached to write a Careers Handbook, which responsibility has been passed to the Education Committee. Dr. Cantley, his committee and the lecturers have worked very hard in this year of change and increased activity and the Council thanks them most sincerely for their sterling efforts. Relationship with other Organisations Toilet Preparations Federation Relationship with the T.P.F. has been strengthened by the institution of biannual meetings of the principal officers of both bodies, together with frequent informal contact between the general secretaries of both associa- tions. British Society of Perfumers The Council of both Societies have agreed to hold an annual meeting between the principal officers to discuss matters of mutual interest. The first meeting will be held in June. Parliamentary and Scientific Committee The Society was represented at all the meetings of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee, and this contact has already proved of consider- able value. I.F.S.C.C. The Council of the I.F.S.C.C. met in Milan, September 1965. We were represented by Dr. M. Cantley, Mr. J. B. Wilkinson and Prof. A. N. Worden. The Swedish Society was admitted as a member of the Federation. Education was discussed at some length and we provided full details of our Diploma Course. No general educational policy was agreed, but Dr. Cantley and Mr. Lester Conrad, of the American Society, were appointed as co-ordinators in this context. Social Activities A Soirde was held at the School of Pharmacy on Saturday, 9th October 1965. During the evening, Diplomas were presented to successful students of the Diploma examination. Although a social success the numbers both

ANNUAL REPORT 1965-88 497 at this and in the previous year were insufficient to recommend the event as a standing fixture for the future. The Annual Dinner and Dance was held this year at the Europa Hotel, and was attended by 204 members and guests. Dr. G. Carriere, Central Co-ordinator of all working groups in the I.F.S.C.C., was the Guest of Honour. Honorary Member At a Special General Meeting held on 13th April 1966, Mr. Frank Atkins was unanimously elected an Honorary Member of the Society. Council The following changes in Council took effect at the 16th Annual General Meeting held on 25th May 1965: Mr. R. Clark succeeded Mr. A. Herzka as President. Dr. A. W. Middleton succeeded Mr. R. Clark as Vice-President. Eight candidates had been nominated for three vacancies on Council, and the following were elected: Mrs. H. Butler, Mr. C. Pugh, Prof. A. N. Worden. A complete list of Honorary officers and committees for 1965/66 was contained in the January 1966 Journal. Council met on ten occasions, and all the committees and sub-com- mittees met at frequent intervals. The following retire from Council after two years' service: Dr. H. W. Hibbott, Mr. E. K. Clarke, Dr. J. J. Mausner. Council would like to record their thanks for the service given by these members during their term of office. Future The scientific status of the Society hinges on three main activities, namely, the Diploma Course, the Journal, and the Scientific Symposia/ Lecture programme. Linked to this, our influence and thus our industrial contribution is controlled by the quality of public relations in the widest sense. Finally, our finances critically depend upon the stewardship of the Journal and Scientific Symposia.