Glasgow University Alchemists' Club (university society : 1916- : Glasgow, Scotland)

The Glasgow University Alchemists' Club was founded in 1916 with the aim of promoting scientific debates, particularly through its lecture programme and providing social events for society members. Membership was open to all past and presents chemical students and staff of Glasgow University. Membership rose from 26 in 1917 to 580 in 1971. In 1920, it was decided that meetings should be held fortnightly, and should take one of three forms; debates or lectures, visits to works of chemical interest and social meetings. Joint meetings were occasionally held with the Andersonian Chemical Society of the Royal College, Glasgow (later the University of Strathclyde) and with the Glasgow University Geological Society.

At least one general business meeting was held each year in the last week of December, at which the office bearers were to be elected. The council consisted of a president, two vice-presidents, six ordinary members and a secretary, who also acted as treasurer, managed the Club. In 1921, the Council included two additional office bearers; an honorary former students secretary and an honorary treasurer. In the same year a sub-committee was formed to deal with all social matters, as well as sub-committees for amusements, re-unions and a dances.

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