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Committee  on  Scientific  Queries, 
William  Procter,  Jr.,    .       .       .       .    Philadelphia,  Pa. 
Edward  S.  Wayne,      ....       Cincinnati,  Ohio. 
Edward  Parrish,    .....    Philadelphia,  Pa. 
R.  H.  Stabler,     .       .       .       .        .       Alexandria,  Va. 
Business  Committee, 
Dr.  E.  R.  Squibb,    .....    Brooklyn,  K  Y. 
F.  Stearns,         .       .       .       .       .       Detroit,  Mich. 
J.  F.  Moore,  .       .       .       .       .    Baltimore,  Md. 
Mr.  Maisch  here  remarked  that  he  had  no  idea  that  his  name 
would  be  presented  in  connection  with  the  office,  of  Secretary, 
after  what  he  had  said  last  year ;  and  he  felt  the  same  way  now. 
The  duties  are  very  arduous,  and  combine  the  labor  of  two 
officers,  as  heretofore.  He  would  therefore  suggest  that  some 
other  member  be  nominated  for  permanent  Secretary. 
Prof.  Procter  and  others  desired  Mr.  Maisch  to  accept  the 
nomination,  and  he  finally  consented. 
The  Association  now  proceeded  to  ballot  for  President,  Evan 
T.  Ellis  and  S.  M.  McCollin  acting  as  tellers,  who  reported  a 
unanimous  vote  had  been  given  for  Mr.  Lincoln.  The  President 
announced  this  result,  and  appointed  Messrs.  Procter  and 
Stearns  to  conduct  the  President  elect  to  the  Chair,  after  the 
election  of  the  remaining  officers. 
On  motion  of  Mr.  Moore,  the  President  was  authorized  to 
cast  a  ballot  for  the  remaining  officers  and  committees ;  which 
being  in  the  affirmative,  they  were  declared  duly  elected. 
President  Lincoln  was  now  conducted  to  the  Chair,  and,  amid 
much  applause,  responded  in  the  following  remarks : 
Members  of  the  American  Pharmaceutical  Association  : 
Gentlemen, — For  this  unexpected  and  undeserved  token  of  your  ap- 
probation, you  will  please  accept  my  warmest  thanks.  I  had  hoped  to  be 
allowed  to  remain  a  silent  listener  to  your  interesting  debates  and  dis- 
cussions, without  taking  an  active  part ;  and  it  is  with  many  forebodings 
that  I  accept  the  honor  conferred.  I  shall  try,  however,  so  to  perform  the 
duties  which  shall  devolve  upon  me,  as  not  to  interfere  with  the  welfare 
of  the  Association.  With  the  larger  lights  which  have  gone  before  me 
in  this  Chair,  it  should  not  be  easy  to  go  amiss.  But  I  shall  rely  mostly 
on  the  kindness  which  you  have  shown  in  electing  me  as  your  presiding 
officer,  to  carry  me  safely  through  the  duties  of  the  office. 
