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PROCE EDINGS 



OF THE 



AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY, 

 HELD AT PHILADELPHIA, FOR PROMOTING USEFUL KNOWLEDGE. 



Vol. XXVIII. April 17, 1890. No. 133. 



In Commemoration of the One Hundredth Anni- 

 versary of the Decease of Benjamin Franklin. 



April iy, 1890. 



At a stated meeting of the Society, held January 

 17, 1890, Dr. Oliver offered the following preamble 

 and resolution : 



Whereas, It is both honorable and just that we, the present representatives of 

 the American Philosophical Society, should show our affection and regard for 

 our illustrious founder and first President, Dr. Benjamin Franklin, who died on 

 the 17th day of April, 1790, be it, 



Resolved, That we commemorate his life, his wisdom, his labors, and his 

 achievements by proper and fitting ceremonies becoming such an occasion, on 

 the 17th day of April, 1890; the form of the commemoration to be referred to 

 a Special Committee of five members, to be appointed by the President, who 

 shall be empowered to take all necessary action. 



Which, after discussion, was adopted. 



The President subsequently appointed as such 

 Committee, Messrs. Charles A. Oliver, Henry Phillips, 

 Jr., Arthur Biddle, William John Potts and William 

 H. Greene. 



At a stated meeting of the Society, held on February 



PROC. AMKR. PHIL08. S0C. XXVIII. 133. TJ. PRINTED MAY 31, 1890. 



