252  Philadelphia  College  of  Pharmacy.  {Am'£^-i9Po6arm- 
the  Pennsylvania  Pharmaceutical  Association  meeting  at  Glen 
Summit,  on  June  26th,  27th  and  28th. 
ABSTRACTS  FROM  THE  MINUTES  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  TRUSTEES. 
December  5,  1903. — Thirteen  members  were  present.  The  Committee  on 
Instruction  reported  that  they  were  engaged  on  the  subject  of  entrance  exami- 
nations. 
The  Committee  on  Examinations  recommended  that  a  list  of  suitable  books 
be  prepared  for  the  use  of  students  in  preparation  for  entrance  examinations, 
and  that  the  list  be  published  in  the  next  announcement.  This  list  of  books  is 
to  be  suggested  by  the  State  Superintendent  of  Public  Instruction. 
A  communication  was  read  from  Dr.  C.  P.  Franklin,  Assistant  Medical 
Director  of  the  Garretson  Hospital,  offering  the  use  of  the  hospital  to  the 
students  whenever  so  needed. 
January  2,  1906. — Thirteen  members  were  present.  The  Committee  on 
Library  reported  numerous  additions  to  the  library  by  presentation,  purchase, 
and  exchange. 
The  chairman  of  the  Board,  in  calling  attention  to'the  recent  gifts,  stated 
the  necessity  for  better  protection  for  our  valuable  books  and  suggested  that 
arrangements  be  made  for  such  protection.  The  suggestion  met  with  approval 
and  was  referred  to  a  joint  committee  consisting  of  the  Committee  on  Property 
and  Committee  on  Library. 
Mr.  Cliffe,  on  behalf  of  the  State  Board  of  Pharmacy,  expressed  their  appre- 
ciation of  the  courtesies  extended  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  in  allowing  them 
the  use  of  rooms  in  the  College  in  which  to  conduct  their  examinations. 
February  6,  1906. — Fifteen  members  were  present.  It  was  voted  that  in 
future  the  Seal  of  the  College  be  attached  on  Certificates  of  Proficiency  in 
Chemistry.  The  Committee  on  Library  reported  a  number  of  accessions  to  the 
library. 
The  Committee  on  Instruction  reported  very  fully  the  requirements  necessary 
for  admission  to  the  College,  including  list  of  books  and  studies.  This  report 
will  be  published  in  the  forthcoming  Announcement.  Mr.  Leedom,  on  behalf 
of  the  Philadelphia  Association  of  Retail  Druggists,  expressed  the  thanks  of 
the  Association  for  courtesies  extended  by  the  Board  of  Trustees. 
Specia^Meeting,  February  19,  1906. — Eleven  members  were  present.  The 
chairman  stated  that  the  meeting  was  called  to  take  action  upon  the  death  of 
Edward  T.  Dobbins,  who,  for  the  past  six  years  was  a  member  of  the  Board. 
Remarks  were  made  by  Messrs.  French,  Remington,  Boring  and  others,  rela- 
tive to  Mr.  Dobbins'  active  life  and  his  interest  in  the  Philadelphia  College  of 
Pharmacy. 
It  was  moved  that  the  Board  of  Trustees  attend  the  funeral  services  from  his 
late  residence,  1808  South  Rittenhouse  Square,  on  Tuesday,  February  20th  ; 
also  that  appropriate  resolutions  be  drawn  by  a  committee  of  three,  and  a  copy 
be  sent  to  the  family.  This  was  agreed  to,  and  the  chairman  appointed  Messrs. 
Remington,  French  and  Shoemaker. 
Charles  A.  Weidemann,  M.D., 
Recording  Secretary. 
