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THE programme of events in connection with the international celebration of the coal-tar colour jubilee has now been definitely arranged. The steps leading up to the celebration have been described in these columns already (vol. lxxiii., p. 419). The celebration will be held on July 26 and 27. On the first day a meeting will take place at 11 a.m. at the Royal Institution for the presentation to Dr. XV. H. Perkin of his portrait and bust, and the evening a banquet has been arranged at the Whitehall Rooms, Hotel Metropole, when many distinguished guests are expected to be present. On July 27 a visit will paid to the original works at Greenford Green, where mauve was first manufactured, and a garden-party will held at Dr. Perkin's house. In the evening a soirée will take place at the Leathersellers Hall, at the invitation of Dr. and Mrs. Perkin. The international committee arranging the ceremony includes distinguished representatives of science, especially chemical science, in France, Germany, and Switzerland, as well as in this country. Applications for tickets and invitations should be made to Dr. J. C. Cain, 28 Pembury Road, Clapton, N.E., who is acting as assistant honorary secretary to the executive committee.