Society of Cosmetic Great Britain Chemists of 1967 DINNER AND DANCE Mr. R. Demuth, President of the Toilet Preparations Federation, was the Guest of Honour at the Society's Annual Dinner and Dance, held at the Europa Hotel, London, on February 4th, when a large number of members and their friends spent an enjoyable evening. The toast of the guests was proposed by the President, who referred to the growth of the Society which has caused the Society to negotiate for an office in Central London. Mr. Demuth in replying to the toast emphasised the importance of close cooperation between the Federation and the Society. 1967 PROGRAMME LECTURE: Thursday, 4th May. The examination of hair by new physical techniques Dr. A. W. Holmes Venue: The Royal Society of Arts, John Adam Street, London, W.C.2. Time: 7.30 p.m. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.' Monday, 22nd May. Washington Hotel, Curzon Street, London, W. 1, at 7 p.m. 271

272 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS MANAGEMENT SEMINAR A working seminar on THE MANAGEMENT OF LABORATORIES IN CONSUMER SUPPLY INDUSTRIES, with particular reference to the needs of the cosmetic, toiletry, and allied industries, is to be held in Buxton, Derbys. from 6.00 p.m. Monday, 10th April•6.00 p.m. Thursday, 13th April. Basic Program, me: Eight sessions of lecture with discussion. Four sessions of discussion by groups of eight members dealing with specific set subjects. Two sessions of discussions by groups of half the members dealing with subjects chosen by the group. Language: All lectures in English. Simultaneous translation into French/German if sufficient number of par- ticipants require it. Limited to 64. M e•nbership : Members will be supplied with a reading biblio- graphy before the seminar and given a synopsis of the lectures on arrival at the venue. Lectures and discussion will be published and will be supplied to each member free of charge. Fees: Including accommodation and all meals, but not wines and spirits . . . Members of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists affiliated to the I.F.S.C.C. ß . . 35 guineas non-members 45 guineas. Participants should have some experience in the management of a laboratory, and are expected to take an active part in the discussions in order to get the maximum benefit from the seminar. Further information from Hon. Organiser, 33 Devereux Drive, Watford, Herts., England. SYMPOSIUM ON PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING A Symposium on PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING will take place in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwicks., on 13th and 14th Novem- ber, 1967. Programme Secretary: Dr. J. J. Mausner, Helena Rubinstein Laboratories Ltd., Central Avenue, West Molesey, Surrey.