250  Minutes  of  the  College  Meeting.  {^'£^im^rm* 
been  read  at  meetings  of  the  College,  and  for  twenty,  including  a  number  of 
theses,  the  investigations  had  been  performed  in  the  chemical  laboratory  of  the 
College.  Besides  these  papers,  a  large  number  of  original  translations,  includ- 
ing gleanings  and  abstracts  from  European  papers,  were  published — also  edito- 
rials, reviews  and  other  matter  prepared  by  the  Editor,  and  essays  selected 
from  other  journals.  It  appears  to  the  Editor  that  during  the  past  year  the 
pharmaceutical  meetings  have  not  been  as  well  attended  by  the  members  of 
the  College  as  their  interests  and  usefulness  would  seem  to  suggest." 
The  report  of  the  Business  Editor  w7as  presented ;  likewise  the  report  of  the 
Chairman  of  the  Committee  on  Publication,  which  contained  the  following: 
statement,  among  others  : 
"The  Journal  has  been  issued  with  regularity  and  promptness,  and  its 
character  as  an  exponent  of  scientific  and  practical  pharmacy  and  chemistry 
maintained.  As  foreshadowed  in  previous  reports,  the  Committee  still  find  it 
difficult  for  reasons  stated  to  extend  its  circulation  and  advertising  patronage 
as  much  as  they  could  wish,  but  believe  that,  under  the  circumstances  that  pre- 
vail, they  are  doing  as  well  as  possible." 
On  motion  of  Mr.  Webb  $500  were  appropriated  by  the  College  on  account 
of  the  bill  presented  by  the  Publishing  Committee. 
The  Librarian  in  his  annual  report  states  that  "several  very  valuable  works 
have  been  added  to  the  Library — among  these  the  Repertorium  of  Buchner  (no 
volumes),  a  gift  from  Prof.  Maisch — also  some  valuable  documents  from  the 
Government  Printing  Bureau,  through  F.  W.  Leach,  Esq." 
Mr.  Joseph  W.  England,  the  Curator  of  the  College,  reports — "The  Museum 
is  in  good  condition — valuable  accessions  having  been  received  during  the 
year.  Its  value,  as  a  medium  of  reference  to  the  student,  is  becoming  more 
apparent.  To  facilitate  its  usefulness  it  is  requested  that  a  wooden  case,  con- 
taining blank  cards  (similar  to  that  used  in  the  Library),  be  provided — this  to  be 
used  for  indexing  the  museum  contents,  in  addition  to  the  present  index. 
Students  are  given  ample  opportunity  to  inspect  the  collection  during  the 
lecture  season." 
Prof.  Remington  moved  that  the  Curator's  request  for  index  cards  be  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  Property,  with  power  to  act.    The  motion  was  carried. 
A  communication  was  received  from  Dr.  L.  Wolff,  member  of  the  College, 
tendering  his  resignation  and  requesting  to  be  permitted  to  retain  his  certificate. 
His  resignation  was  accepted,  and  his  request  granted. 
Reference  was  made  to  the  death  of  Walter  T.  Baker,  formerly  a  member  of 
this  College,  and  the  subject  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Deceased  Members. 
The  election  of  officers  and  trustees  being  next  in  business  order,  resulted  as 
follows  : 
President — Charles  Bullock. 
Vice-Presidents — Robert  Shoemaker,  William  J.  Jenks. 
Treasurer — William  B.  Webb. 
Corresponding  Secretary — Dr.  A.  W.  Miller. 
Recording  Secretary — William  B.  Thompson. 
Librarian — Thomas  S.  Wiegand. 
Curator — Joseph  W.  England. 
Committee  on  Publication — Henry  N.  Rittenhouse,  Chairman  ;  James  T. 
Shinn,  Chas.  Bullock,  Thos.  S.  Wiegand.  J.  M.  Maisch,  Editor. 
