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 4N adp:laii)e and vicinity Mr. Charles Cross IN South Australia few men have attained such publicity as dispensing pharmacists as Mr. Charles Cross, who, by constant experiments and knowledge gained over a long period of years in the manufacture of medicines, succeeded in discovering some useful medicinal remedies. He was born in London on October 15, 1845, and his parents came to South Australia in 1854. Chemistry being uppermost in Mr. Cross's mind, he, early in life, entered the service of Mr. Luther Scammell, chemist and druggist, under whose direction he pursued his studies. After a few years, Mr. Scammell became associated in partnership with Mr. F. H. Faulding, in Adelaide, and Mr. Cross was transferred to the head place of business, where he re- mained with Messrs. Faulding and Company for 1 i years. At that time the homoeopathic system of treatment was attracting attention, and Mr. Cross engaged himself to Mr. PL. S. Wigg, homoeopathic chemist, remaining eight years in his employ, and latterly holding the management of the pharmacy. Having derived great benefit by observing the prescriptive remedies of leading doctors, he resolved to start in business on his own account ; and, with this end in view, purchased an old-established pharmacy in Gawler. He made a special study of indigestion, and, after mature experiments, brought forward a remedy in the shape 01 drops. He advertised judiciously and attractively, and in one year expended ^1,000 in this direction. Whilst in Gawler he made himself extremely useful in promoting the welfare of the town. In the Wesleyan Church he was for many years local preacher, circuit treasurer, and representative at the annual conference of that body. Afterwards he resigned these offices. He was President of the Blue Ribbon Army ; Chairman of the Gawler Friendly Societies' Union ; Treasurer of the Agricultural Society, the Literary Society, and the Solomon, I'lwto.