382  Philadelphia  College  of  Pharmacy.  \A\^i,vdu.m' 
the  number  of  student  patrons  was  greater  than  had  been  expected. 
The  caterer  expressed  his  satisfaction  at  the  results  of  the  undertak- 
ing, and  it  was  regarded  a  success.  The  committee  suggested  the 
advisability  of  larger  accommodations  for  the  next  session.  The 
committee  also  reported  complaints  having  been  made  concerning 
students  smoking  throughout  the  building,  and  advocated  the  en- 
forcement of  more  stringent  rules  governing  this  practice,  confining 
smoking  to  the  cemented  portions  of  the  first  floor  and  basement. 
Committee  on  Library  reported  398  books  accessioned  during  the 
month,  making  a  total  of  6676  books  ready  for  cataloging.  Two 
hundred  and  forty-one  persons  had  used  the  Library. 
Committee  on  Examinations  presented  the  results  of  the  recent 
examinations  held  at  the  end  of  the  first  semester  for  the  classes 
of  the  first,  second,  and  third  years. 
Committee  on  By-laws  proposed  several  amendments :  To  amend 
Article  8,  Section  3.  To  amend  Article  11,  making  same  Article  12, 
and  to  introduce  a  new  Article  on  Scholarships  and  Fellowships,  as 
Article  11.    Action  was  deferred  until  the  next  meeting. 
Committee  on  Athletics  presented  a  communication  from  the  stu- 
dents representing  the  track  team.  The  committee  felt  that  the  mat- 
ter of  athletics  was  one  to  be  assumed  by  the  Alumni  Association  and 
to  be  under  their  control  and  support.  The  subject  was  referred  to 
the  President  of  the  Alumni  Association. 
Committee  on  Membership  reported  favorably  on  the  application 
of  Miss  Agnes  Duvoisin ;  a  ballot  was  taken  and  she  was  unani- 
mously elected  to  active  membership. 
April  7,  1914. — Thirteen  members  present.  A  communication 
was  received  from  the  Recording  Secretary  of  the  College,  announc- 
ing the  election  of  officers  for  the  ensuing  year  and  three  Trustees  for 
three  years  (see  this  Journal,  p.  229). 
Nominations  for  officers  of  the  Board  being  in  order,  George  M'. 
Beringer  was  elected  chairman ;  Walter  A.  Rumsey,  vice-chairman, 
and  Jacob  S.  Beetem,  registrar. 
The  Chairman  read  a  communication  from  the  stafY  of  the 
"  Graduate  "  1913,  offering  to  present  a  loving  cup  to  be  awarded 
to  the  first-year  class  1914,  and  competed  for  thereafter  under  the 
rules  governing  the  award  of  the  President's  Cup.  On  motion  the 
offer  was  accepted  and  the  appreciation  of  the  Board  expressed. 
Dr.  A.  W.  Miller  read  a  communication  from  Professor  Ernest 
Gilg  acknowledging  receipt  of  his  Certificate  of  Honorary  Member- 
