Am*MaUyr'  ?9hia7rm'  }  Philadelphia  College  of  Pharmacy.  235 
Julius  W.  Sturmer,  Frank  H.  Rohrman,  Paul  S.  Pittinger,  Charles 
E.  Vanderkleed,  Robert  P.  Fischelis,  Russell  T.  Blackwood,  John  A. 
Roddy  and  Mrs.  Nellie  F.  Lee  were  elected  to  active  membership  in 
the  College. 
January  2,  191 7.  Eleven  members  were  present.  The  commit- 
tee on  scholarships  reported  the  award  of  two  additional  scholar- 
ships. 
The  committee  on  examination  presented  the  names  of  gentle- 
men upon  whom  they  recommended  that  the  degree  of  Master  in 
Pharmacy  (Ph.M.)  be  conferred  at  the  coming  commencement.  In 
accordance  with  the  by-laws  the  names  were  referred  to  a  special 
committee,  who  will  report  at  the  next  meeting. 
February  6,  191 7.  Fourteen  members  were  present.  The  com- 
mitee  on  property  read  a  communication  received  from  the  Bureau 
of  Water,  relative  to  installing  water  meters  in  the  College.  The 
committee  after  thorough  investigation,  recommended  that  meters 
be  installed.    On  motion,  the  committee  was  given  power  to  act. 
Mr.  French  stated  that  an  appraisement  of  the  entire  building 
had  been  made  by  an  expert,  but  that  the  valuation  given  did  not 
include  the  power  plant  nor  the  fixtures.  He  also  read  a  commu- 
nication from  the  insurance  agents  advising  an  increase  in  the  insur- 
ance. On  motion,  the  committee  was  empowered  to  place  an  addi- 
tional $25,000  insurance  on  the  buildings  and  $25,000  additional 
insurance  on  the  contents  of  same. 
The  committee  on  library  reported  receiving  a  number  of  gifts, 
among  them  being  a  copy  of  the  Philadelphia  Year  Book,  191 7, 
issued  by  the  Philadelphia  Chamber  of  Commerce.  It  contains  a 
two-page  article  about  the  College.  An  edition  of  5,000  copies  in 
Spanish  and  7,500  copies  in  English  will  be  distributed.  479  per- 
sons used  the  library  during  the  month. 
The  committee  on  instruction  reported  that  courses  for  the  vari- 
ous post-graduate  degrees  were  being  prepared. 
They  also  reported  that  it  was  found  necessary  to  revise  the 
diplomas  because  of  changes  in  the  courses  of  instruction,  and  a 
special  committee  consisting  of  George  M.  Beringer,  Joseph  P.  Rem- 
ington and  William  L.  Cliffe  was  appointed  to  consider  the  matter. 
Dr.  J.  Edward  Brewer,  assistant  in  the  department  of  chemistry, 
tendered  his  resignation  to  accept  a  commercial  position,  but  stated 
that  he  would  continue  his  instructions  for  the  remainder  of  the 
term. 
