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MINUTES  OF  THE  COLLEGE. 
also  carried  along  these  subterranean  avenues  iu  tubes  attached  to  the 
ceiling. 
In  conclusion,  it  may  be  stated  that  the  Laboratory,  Museum  and  Botan- 
ical Garden  of  the  Society  of  Pharmacy  were  freely  open  to  the  members 
during  the  sessions,  and  that  an  excellent  social  feeling  prevailed. 
Very  respectfully  submitted. 
William  Procter,  Jr. 
Philadelphia,  Sept.  30th,  1867. 
No  reports  being  received  from  the  delegates  to  the  American  Pharma- 
ceutical Association,  the  report  was,  on  motion,  deferred  until  the  next 
annual  meeting  of  the  College. 
The  subject  of  increased  accommodation  for  the  School  of  Pharmacy  of 
the  College  being  called  up  for  consideration,  a  series  of  resolutions  was 
informally  offered,  and  after  discussion  it  was  resolved,  that  the  chair  ap- 
point a  committee  to  digest  and  perfect  the  resolutions,  and  present  them 
to  the  College  at  its  next  annual  meeting,  in  March  next,  or  to  a  special 
meeting  called  for  the  purpose. 
To  this  service  the  Chair  appointed 
Chas.  Bullock,  Chas.  Ellis, 
T.  Morris  Perot,  Ambrose  Smith, 
"William  J.  Jenks. 
A  communication  was  read  from  Samuel  F.  Troth,  Chairman  of  the 
Sinking  Fund  Committee,  giving  a  statistical  account  of  the  operation  of 
that  committee  for  the  past  23  years.  In  1832  the  indebtedness  of  the 
College  was  $11,500.  Through  the  exertions  of  the  Committee  and  the 
liberality  of  the  Loanholders,  and  carefully  husbanding  the  small  resources 
placed  at  the  disposal  of  the  Committee,  the  debt  of  the  College  has  been 
liquidated.  The  reading  of  this  report  elicited  remarks  of  congratulation 
over  the  work  accomplished,  and  appreciation  of  the  untiring  faithfulness 
of  the  Committee,  during  nearly  a  quarter  of  a  century,  in  accomplishing 
their  object. 
On  motion,  the  Committee  on  Sinking  Fund  was  discharged,  having 
performed  the  purpose  of  its  appointment. 
Prof.  Procter  offered  the  following  resolution,  which  was  adopted. 
Resolved,  That  this  College  has  heard  with  great  satisfaction  the  final 
report  of  the  Treasurer  of  the  Sinking  Fund  Committee,  announcing  the 
entire  liquidation  of  the  College  debt ;  and,  believing  that  this  result  has 
been  in  a  great  measure  due  to  the  untiring  efforts  of  the  Treasurer  of  the 
Committee,  Samuel  F.  Troth,  hereby  extend  to  him  the  thanks  of  the  Col- 
lege for  his  valuable  and  long-  continued  service  ;  and  that  the  Secretary 
be  directed  to  furnish  him  with  a  copy  of  these  resolutions. 
William  C.  Bakes,  on  behalf  of  the  members  of  the  College,  presented 
to  the  College  a  portrait  in  oil  of  Prof.  Wm.  Procter. 
The  resignation  of  Thomas  P.  James  was  accepted,  and  he  allowed  to 
retain  his  certificate  of  membership. 
