thought and reflection our tongues must be sober and we must tell the truth.
In conclusion, let me say that I feel this Section ought t o creak a standing committee on educational policy which committee should annually OY oftener make constructive recommendations to the Association looking to a rapid increase i n educational requirements. Even before establishing this proposed committee, it would be proper for this Section to recommend to the Association the adoption of a resolution advising all colleges of pharmacy to require for entrance in 1924 the completion of the first year of a standard academic college course (the first year of a Junior College) and in 1926 the completion of the second year of such a course (completion of the Junior College course). Some colleges are contemplating this step now.
It would also be consistent and proper, indeed I think called for, for this Section to advocate a professional course in pharmacy of a respectable character, quantitatively and qualitatively, covering a minimum of three years of lecture and laboratory work. I suggest that this Section go on record as advising this step forthwith. With the completion of one year of academic college work and three years of professional study the student should be entitled to the bachelor's degree in pharmacy and this degree should be required as a prerequisite to examination for license to practice. A few years hence, say a decade, the consideration of a bachelor's degree in science or art for entrance upon pharmacy should be taken up.
COLLEGE OF PHARUACY.