284 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS 1969 DINNER-DANCE The 21st Anniversary Dinner-Dance of the Society held at the Hotel Russell, London, on St. Valentine's Day was a huge success, attract- ing 280 members, wives and guests. This was close on a record attendance and reflected the growing strength and status of the Society, which now has nearly 500 members, whereas it started with only 23. In his after-dinner speech the President stressed how this had all been achieved by voluntary effort. Members of the Council met and organised events in their own time, he said. Particularly significant were the symposia held twice a year. These had greatly enhanced the scientific reputation of the Society. They were well attended not only by members but also by specialists in related fields, such as dermatology. Links with other experts had resulted in the formation of study groups. One of these was at the present time studying with Brighton College of Technology the demand and support there would be for a Degree in Cosmetic Science. But the Society valued above all else its good relationship with the Toilet Preparations Federation. Vitally important to the cosmetic industry at this time was the Society's collaboration with the TPF in the Select Committee on cosmetic legislation. Three members of the TPF were providing views on commercial and legal interests, and three members of the Society were expressing responsible and independent views on the scientific aspects of the proposed legislation. "We feel that this united effort is more effective as a voice than either body would be alone", said Mr. Pugh. His remarks were echoed by the Guest of Honour, Mr. T. Lyddon Gardner, C.B.E., who retired last year after being Chairman of Yardley for 22 years. Mr. Lyddon Gardner first of all amusingly outlined his early career at Yardley and how hopelessly he had failed to qualify as a chemist. Modestly disguising the fact that he nevertheless became one of the out- standing personalities in the cosmetic industry, he made the essence of his remarks the problems concerning government legislation and his pleasure that the Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Great Britain and the Toilet Preparations Federation presented a united front. There were many other good reasons, besides legislation, why they should establish close ties, and he was glad that both sides fully acknowledged this.

SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS OF GREAT BRITAIN 285 FUTURE PROGRAMME MEDAL LECTURE: Thursday, 1st May 1969, at the Royal Society of Arts, John Adam Street, London, W.C.2. An industrialist looks at the cosmetics industry Leonard P. Matchan (Chairman, Cope Allman Group). Time: 7.30 p.m. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Wednesday, 21st May 1969. SYMPOSIUM ON GUMS AND THICKENERS A Symposium on Gums and Thickeners will take place in Oxford during the week beginning 13th October 1969. Programme Secretary Mr. K. M. Godfrey, c/o the Society's office, 56 Kingsway, London, W.C.2. SYMPOSIUM ON PERFUMERY A Symposium on Perfumery, organised jointly with the British Society of Perfumers, will take place in Eastbourne, Sussex, from 13th-15th April 1970. Programme Secretary Mr. D. E. Butterfield, I.F.F. (Great Britain), Ltd., Crown Road, Southbury Road, Enfield, Middx. SYMPOSIUM ON CLEANSING A Symposium on Clem•sing will take place in Bournemouth, Hants., during November 1970.