1890.] 



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Pending nominations 1203, 1204, 1205, 1206, 1207 and new 

 nomination 1208 were re'ad. 



Mr. Henry Phillips, Jr., presented some statistics relating to 

 the Society. 



Dr. Oliver offered the following preamble and resolution : 



Whereas, It is both honorable and just that we, the present representa- 

 tivesof the American Philosophical Society, should show our affection and 

 regard for our illustrious founder and first President, Dr. Benjamin Frank- 

 lin, 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 occa- 

 sion, 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. 



Dr. Morris made some remarks on the desirability of better 

 accommodations for the possessions of the Society. On motion 

 of Mr. Dudley it was 



Resolved, That the President appoint a Committee of five members to 

 consider the whole subject, and to ascertain if the Society can obtain ad- 

 ditional space in the vicinity of its Hall, and that the President should 

 also be a member of the Committee. 



The President subsequently appointed as such Committee, 

 Messrs. J. Cheston . Morris, Thomas H. Dudley, J. Sergeant 

 Price, Eichard Yaux and William P. Tatham. 



A communication from the Chairman of the Committee on 

 the Michaux Legacy, in reference to an appropriation of 

 $150 towards the expenses of a scientific expedition about to 

 proceed to Mexico, was referred to the Committee to report 

 upon at the next meeting. 



And the Society was adjourned by the President. 



