Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1884 [Begin page 445] March 18th 1884 The Board met at the Secretary's office at 8. O. Clock P.M. Present Franklin. Wells Wm B Mc Creery Henry Chamberlain E.W. Rising Gov. Begole & the Secretary. The Members of the Faculty were mostly present and presented matters in Connection with their Dep'ts. After which the Board adjourned till 8½ O.Clock tomorrow morning. Wednesday Morning 8 ½ O.Clock the Board met. Same members present as on previous evening. The minutes of the last Board meeting were read & approved. [Labor Report] The Secretary read a report of Students labor for the term ending Nov. 1883. The report was ordered to be Kept on file. The following preamble and resolution was unanimously passed. [Sorghum Bounty] Whereas Mr Daniel Root of Hudson Lenawee Co Mich. has reported to the Secretary of this Board the manufacture, in the years 1882, of two thousand one hundred pounds of Sucrose Sugar from Sorghum Cane. which report contains a statement of the process of manufacture. The report and Mr Root's affidavit made [End page 445] [Begin page 446] before a notary public as to the quantity as above Stated is filed in the office Secretarys office And whereas Prof. R.C. Kedzie has tested a sample of this Sugar & his report is filed in the Secretary's office the stating that the sample tested by ^ [illegible in original] contained ninety per cent of crystallizable Sucrose Sugar therefore Resolved that we regard Mr Daniel Root as having com- plied with the requirements of Act No 268 Statutes of 1881 entitlted "An Act to Encourage the Culture of Sugar Cane" and that he is entitled to the bounty provided for in Said act. [Museum Locks] Prof Cook was instructed to procure the Jenks lock for the new Museum Cases. [Secty's House] The Secretary was authorized to put a new roof on the house occupied by him & make some inside repairs not to exceed the am't appropriated therefor. [School Graduates Admitted on Certificate] It was resolved that the graduates of graded Schools having a regular course of study such as Shall be approved by the Faculty or the Board or any Committee appointed by them shall be admitted without examination in College preparatory studies on presenting properly certified certificateof graduation. [Com. to Visit Schools] It was resolved that Secretary Baird be a Committee to visit Schools and determine from which of them graduates may be admitted to the College on certificate [Catalogue] The Secretary was authorized to have 4500 Copies of the Catalogue for 1883-4 published. [Division Line] Prof. Carpenter was requested to indicate the line between the College & [Mr Brying?] and the Hort Dep't to remove half of the division fence to the true line [Library] The faculty were authorized to expend the remainder of the appropriation made to the Library [Kitchen] A request from Mr Millis to use a room in Wm's Hall as a Kitchen was not granted. [Room Rent] The Faculty were authorized to grade the rent of rooms according to the desirableness. Also to make rules for assigning rooms according to conditions of occupancy. [Library Furnishing] Pres Abbot was authorized to purchase for the library a clock, coal vase, [illegible in original] Shovel tongs poker & duster & floweer vases for the library [Chapel Repairs etc] It was resolved that the walls of the Chapel be repaired & the floor carpeted from South end to [End page 446] [Begin page 447] firstrow of seats under the direction of Prof. Harrower [Chapel Furnishing] Prof Harrower was authorized to have matting put down upon the two aisles of the chapel and racks for Hymn books attached to the seats [Privy] Prof. Beal was authorized to change his privy into an earth closet [Senior Orations] A petition from the Senior Class to do away with the Senior Orations at Commencement and Substitute therefor a lecture by some distinguished speaker was present referred by the Faculty to the Board without recommendation. The petition was not granted. [Chapel Organ] Pres. Abbot was authorized to purchase a good Mason & Hamlin organ for the Chapel [Sorghum Seed Road] Dr Kedzie was authorized to expend fifteen dollars in the purchase and distribution of Sorghum Seed. Prof Johnson was authorized to expend $7500 on making a road from the Highway to Trowbridge Station [Mastodon] Prof Cook was authorized to purchase a mastodon for the Museum at a cost of fifteen dollars Recess till one O.Clock P.M. Wednesday Afternoon Session [Garden Drainage] It was resolved that Prof. Satterlee be Authorized to expend two hundred dollars in a more efficient system of drainage upon. the garden. [ " Fence] Prof. Satterlee was authorized to porcure Sufficient lumber and posts to fence off a small field near the Engine House for the use of the Horticultural Dep't (charged to Sp. app.) [ " Shed] Also to build a shed for the temporary storage of carts etc near the horse barn. [ " Drives] Also to expend the balance of the Amount appro- priated for extra team work upon drives [Spring Hinges] The Mechanical Dep't was directed to fit the entrance doors on either side of College Hall with Spring hinges. [History Charts etc] Prof Harrower was authorized to expend the Sum of fifty dollars for Maps. Charts & Photographs of objects of art for illustration in History [Spring Hinges] Prof Carpenter was authorized to put piston or check spring hinges in the doors of the basement of Wells Hall & West door of Wm's Hall. [Leave of Absence] Prof Carpenter was granted leave of absence to attend the meeting of the Am Society of Mechanical Engineers which occurs during the first week of the Summer term [Troop Experiment etc] It was moved & Seconded that Prof. [End page 447] [Begin page 448] Satterlee be allowed to hire Mr Troop to assist in the Same Class of work experiments as were conducted last season by him and in such other work as may be for the best interest of the Department at the rate of twenty dollars per month for one half of his time for Six months. Motion was lost [ " ] It was moved & Seconded that Prof. Beal be author ized to Employ Mr Troop to assist the Department of Botany & Forestry one half of each day till Oct. 1st at twenty dollars a month motion was lost Evening Session [Garden Barn] Prof Satterlee was instructed to notify Mr Mohn & Mr Haws to remove their horses from the Hort. Barn at once It was resolved that when this Board adjourn it adjourn to meet Tuesday evening June 10th at 8 O.Clock P.M. [MacEwan Barn] The Hort Dept was authorized to fill up with earth or gravel the hollow in front of the barn occupied by Prof. MacEwen [Wild Garden] Prof. Beal was authorized to expend 75 dollars in additional plants for and perfecting of the botanic garden [Experiments] Also fifty dollars in the purchase of seeds for experimental purposes [Museum Cases] Also to have two cases made for the Botanical Museum at the same price as those for the general museum [Feed Barn] Prof. Johnson was requested to make specifications for the plan of a new barn for the experimental feeding of Stock in Substantial accord with the plans Submitted by him and to Contract for the Construction of the Same if he can at a sum not exceeding one thousand one hundred & fifty dollars [Site] The building to be located by Pres. Abbot & Prof Johnson [Balances] Prof Johnson was authorized to expend the balance of the amount appropriated for illustration of lectures in Agriculture Also the balance of the appropriation for hand implements shaft & pulley – furniture & fixtures for farm house – Plows Harrows & Harness [Painting] Also to have the farm buildings painted within the am't appropriated therefor [Repairs] Also to expend the bal. of the amt appropriated for repairs on his house [Post Office] Pres. Abbot was requested to Correspond [End page 448] [Begin page 449] with Senators Conger & Palmer & Congress- man Winans and urge them to secure the establish ment of a Post Office at the Agricultural College [Secty's Office Hours] It was resolved that the Secretary's office be open from 8 A.M. to 12 noon & from one to halfpast five P.M. [New Dwelling] It was resolved that Secretary Baird Superintend & take charge of the erection of the New House now under Contract Thursday Morning 8. A.M. The same members present as before and Mr Dewey. [Ch.. Lab. Roof.] It was resolved that the Secretary notify iron Mr E.W. Dart to complete the ^ roof put on the Chemical Laboratory by him, the same not having been Completed [ " " " ] Dr Kedzie was authorized to have the gravel roof on. the Laboratory repaired in a good & Substantial manner Board adjourned to meet Tuesday Eve June 10 at 8 O. Clock P.M. RG Baird Sec'y May 21st 1884 The Board held a special meeting at the College pursuant to Call of President Wells The following mem- bers were present. Pres. F Wells T.D. Dewey Wm B Mc Creary H.G. Reynolds. H. Chamberlain ^ E.W. Rising Pres. Abbot & the Secretary [March Settlement] It was Resolved that the Secretary be authorized to settle with the executor of the Marsh estate by the payment of not to exceed two hundred dollars [Window Screens] Gr. H. Painting etc] was Prof Carpenter ^ authorized to have screens put in the basement windows on the. East & West End of Wells Hall for the protection of the glass. Resolved that the Green House wing be the glass reset painted ^ & the tank renewed [Pasture Orchd.] Profs Satterlee & Johnson were authorized to make what preparation may be necessary to make a hog pasture of the orchard [Painting Barns] It was resolved that Prof Johnson have the Piggery & Corn house painted. Secy Baird the Carp- enter's Shop & Prof Satterlee the Hort. Barns to Correspond with painting already done by the Farm Dep't [End page 449] [Begin page 450] Meeting adjourned RGBaird Secy June 10th 1884 The Board met in the secretary's office Present H.G. Reynolds Wm B McCreary Henry Chamberlain E.W. Rising Pres. Abbot & the Secretary. Mr Chamberlain was appointed President pro tem The members of the Faculty were present and presented matters connected with their Departments. after which the Board adjourned till 8 O.Clock tomor- row morning Wednesday morning 8 O Clock a.m. The Board met. The same members present as on previous evening and Mr Dewey [Fish Ponds] It was resolved that we are pleased with the plan proposed by the Fish Commission to put Carp-breeding ponds upon our grounds and that Prof's Carpenter & Satterlee to Construct a water course and secure a water supply to the proposed ponds not to exceed in expense $25000 [Examination of Horses] It was resolved that we approve of Dr Grange's plan of examining the points of different classes of horses & request the President of the Board to furnish him a letter to owners of horses requesting them to furnish him facilities for examination The Prof. of Horticulture was authorized [Gr. H. Furnace] To repair the furnaces & pipes at the Green- House at an expense not to Exceed $20. dollars [Cold Frame] Also to Construct a Cold frame 8 X 36 ft for roses cost not to exceed $10000 [Gr H. Shelves ] The Mechanical Department was requested to put shelves in the green house for storage of post cost not to exceed eight dollars [ " " Repairs] Also to repair the Green House tanks repair woodwork & shelving at an expense not to exceed ($30) thirty dollars [ " " " ] The Prof. of Hort. was authorized to have the palm house rearranged – the bottom raised and surrounded by a wall at an expense not to exceed forty dollars [ " " Tabs] Also to procure new tubs for plants at an ex- pense not to exceed twenty dollars [Timber Collection] Prof Beal was authorized with the advice & consent of Pres. Abbot & the Com. on the Hort. Dep't [End page 450] [Begin page 451] to perfect a place on Exhibition a collection of Forest products not to exceed the appropriation therefor [Jenks Locks] Botanical Also to have the Jenks locks on the two ^ Museum cases not so provided [Leave of Absence] Prof. Beal was granted leave of absence on June 20th also June 24th & 25th [Doors etc] Prof Cook was authorized to pay Mr C.H. Mann $700 for putting on doors & repairing a case [Herdsman's House] Prof. Johnson was authorized to repair the woodshed & remove & repair the closet connected with the herdsman's house cost not to exceed $5000 Board adjourned to meet at the College on Monday Eve Aug. 11th R.G. Baird Sec'y Aug. 11th 1884 The Board met in the Secretary's office at 8.O.Clock P.M. All the mem- bers present except the Governor. Most of the Faculty were present and presented some matters connected with their Dep'ts Minutes of last meeting were read & approved. [B.S.] It was resolved that the degree of Batchelor of Science be Conferred upon Joseph R. Abbot Fred J. Hodges Chas. Baker Alice A. Johnson Edward C. Bank Willis [illegible in original] Warren D Barry Colon C. Lillie Lewellyn Bonham Homer D. Luce John J Breck Chas. McDiarmid John J Bush Jr Alverson W. Page Jr Rolla. J. Corryell Andrew Park Milton Delano Benjamin C. Porter Wm Dolhany Wm V. Sage Clarence P. Gillett Clarence E. Smith Chas. L Grimes Silford C Stryker Fred Herrington Archie W. Sutton Drel L Hershiser Michitaro TSuda James D. Hill Emerson E. Vanse [M.S.] Also the degree of Master of Science on Mr [End page 451] [Begin page 452] Clarence M. Weed [Room Rent Classified] President Abbot reported that the Faculty had placed the rooms which students occupy into five classes to be let at the following rental per term Class A Single occupant $700 Each of two 5.25 " B " " 6.35 " " 4.75 " C " " 5.65 " " 4.25 " D " " 5.00 " " 3.75 " E " rooms 3.00 No promise is made to a student that he can occupy a room alone [Care of Rooms] They have been promised that rooms shall be alabas tined & kep't in fair order by alabastining & painting against ordinary wear & tare. The above reported was accepted [Allowance on Rent for Improvements] It was resolved that the Superintendents of Students rooms be authorized to make a reduction in rent of rooms to occupants of rooms who prior to the new scheme of renting have incurred expenses in Calcim iming papering & painting. Said reduction not to ex- ceed the cost to us of alabastining and painting the room [Alabastining] The Committee on Wells Hall was authorized to have the rooms alabastined It was resolved that the Board hold a special meeting at Kalamazoo in the office of the President of the State Ag'l Society on Wed- nesday Sep't 17th at 9.O.Clock A.M. [Military] Pres. F. Wells & Col. McCreery were appoint ed a Committee to secure for the College a detail of an army officer to give military instruction at the College It was resolved that this Board hold a meeting on the Evening of Monday Oct. 6th to take into Consideration the estimates for 1885 & 1886 & other business [Sorghum Seed] Dr Kedzie was authorized to make an exam ination of the success in growing Sorghum from seed distributed by the College Board adjourned till tomorrow morning at 8 O.Clock Eight OClock Tuesday morning the Board met same members present as previous evening and the Governor. [End page 452] [Begin page 453] [Fountain] Mr F.S. Kedzie was authorized to take care of the fountain & the Engineering Dept to furnish water & protect the fountain during the winter [Leaves of Absence] Drs Kedzie & Beal were granted leave of absence to attend the meeting of the Am. Association for the Advancement of Science & Prof Johnson & Satterlee to attend the State Fair [Fair Exhibit] The matter of making an exhibit at the to State Fair was left with Prof. Johnson & the Farm Committee with power to act [Miller Dismissed.] It was resolved that. Mr E.D. Miller be informed that his Services will not be required after the Close of next term. Sep. 17th 1884 The Board met at the Kalamazoo House at Kalamazoo at 7.O.Clock P.M. All the members present except the Governor [Military Detail] Pres. Wells read a communication from the Secretary of War Stating that a detail of a Lieutenant could be served for the College and naming three officers that the Board might select from Col McCreary was appointed a Committee to Correspond with Gen'l Sherman and other regarding the three men from whom the detail is to be made [Refunding] The Secretary was authorized to refund the College fee to Mr Brown who had left College on account of sickness on the third or fourth day of the term [M.S.] It was resolved that this Board assume the act of Conferring the Degree of M.S. on Eugene Davenport of the Class of 1878 [Experiment Station] A Bill making provision for Agricultural Ex- periment Stations in Connection with Ag'l Colleges to be presented to Congress was read [ " " ] It was Resolved: that this Bill meets with the unqualified approval of this Board and that the Secretary be requested to Send a Copy of this resol- ution to each of our Senators and Members of Congress and requesting their Cooperation for its passage [Satterlee Rooms Paint] It was resolved that Prof Satterlee have the rooms in Williams Hall painted & new [End page 453] [Begin page 454] the window ^ Cords put in the windows [renewed?] where necessary October 6th 1884 The Board met in the Sec- retary's office at 8 O.Clock P.M. present Hon Franklin Wells T.D. Dewey H.G. Reynolds. Wm. B. McCreery E.W. Rising & Henry Chamberlain. [Estimates] The members of the Faculty were mostly present and presented matters Con- nected with their Dep'ts also a Statement of estimated expenditures for the years 1884-6 The Board Adjourned till tomorrow morning at 8.O.Clock Tuesday morning. The Same members present as on previous evening [Gas Machine] Mr Dewitt of Chicago met the Board and recommended a gas machine for lighting the College Buildings [Receipts etc] The finance Committee through the Secretary made a report of the College funds. Showing the Am'ts expended and balanses on hand of the several Sp. Appropriations also the intire reseipts of the College for the fiscal year ending Sep 30th 1884 [Lieut. Lockwood] The Pres. of the Board was requested ask the War Department to to ^ detail Lieutenant Lockwood as military instructor for the College. [Electric Light] Dr Kedzie at the request of the Board made a statement recommending gas works for the College in preference to the Electric light The Board took a recess till one Oclock P.M. At one OClock the Board met and took a further recess to visit the Farm Dep't The Board was called to order by the pres. about three O.Clock P.M. [Boiler House] It was resolved that Prof Carpenter be [End page 454] [Begin page 455] Authorized to erect eave troughs on the Boiler House and to Complete the grading around it in accordance with the directions of the building Com. [Wednesday Lectures] It was resolved that in the opinion of this Board the Faculty acted within the limits of their authority in making the rules regarding Wednesday afternoon lectures & it is the duty of every officer to lecture in his turn. Wednesday morning 8.O.Clock [Terms 12 wks each] It was resolved that the College year Consist of three terms of 12 weeks each. with a Spring & Sum- mer vacation of one week each and a winter vacation of 14 weeks [Fat Stock Show] Prof. Johnson was appointed to represent the College at the fat cattle show at Chicago next month [Repairs] Prof Johnson was authorized to expend twenty five dollars in repairs on his house [College H. Windows] The Mechanical Dep't was requested to repair the windows & put new window cords where needed in College Hall. [Stationary, Secty.] It was resolved that the heads of Depts be requested in future to order their station- ary used for the College through the Secretary of this Board [Insure Boilers] Mr Dewey was appointed a Committee to insure the College Boilers for $300000 [Cereals] Prof Beal was allowed to expend $2500 on Cerials from the appropriation for his Dep't [Key Rules] A set of rules regarding Keys to students rooms was recommended by the Faculty for approval by the Board the Same was approved [Labor Pay day] A petition from the Students was presented asking that labor be paid at the close of the 2d month of each term & at the Close of the term. The petition was granted [Botanl. Museum] The Mechanical Dep't was authorized to partition off a store room in the North East Corner of the Botanical Museum and put in a few shelves for papers & Specimens [Hortl. Office] Prof Satterlee was authorized to put a stove in the room assigned him as a Study. [End page 455] [Begin page 456] [Cornet Band] It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to pay not to exceed fifty dollars to an instructor of the College Cornet Band. [Rustic Bridge] It was resolved that Prof Satterlee be instructed to repair the Rustic Bridge at once It was resolved that when this meeting ad journ it adjourn to meet at the Capitol on Wednes Monday Eve Nov 17th [Satterlee Resigns] Prof. Satterlee tendered the Board his re- signation as Prof of Horticulture to take effect at the close of the present year [ " ] The resignation was laid upon the table. [Gr. H. Boiler] Prof. Carpenter was requested to examine the boiler at the Green House and report at next meeting regarding the advisability of replacing it with a new one. also to present an estimate of the Cost of a new Boiler. Adjourned. [End page 456] [Begin page 457] Monday Evening Nov 24th 1884 The Board met at the Capitol All the members were present [St. Weather Service] Dr Kedzie was present and on invitation of the Board suggested the desirability of of asking the Legislature for an appropriation to establish a State weather Service [Prest. Abbot Resigns] Pres. Wells presented to the Board the resig- nation of T.C. Abbot as President of the College to take effect Jan'y 1st 1885 [ " ] The resignation was accepted [ " ] On Motion of Mr Reynolds the Chair was re- quested to appoint a Committee of three to draft resolutions relative to Pres. Abbot. [ " ] The Chair appointed Mr Reynolds Gov. Begole & Mr Chamberlain as such Committee Adjourned till Eight O.Clock tomorrow morning [Satterlee Resignation] Tuesday Morning 8.A.M. all the members present. The minutes of last Board meeting were read & approved. Prof. Satterlees resignation was taken from the table. On motion the resign nation was accepted. [Edwin Willits offered Presidency] unanimously It was resolved ^ that the Presidency of the Agricul by tural College rendered vacant ^ the resignation of President Abbot be tendered to Hon. Edwin Willets [Legislation Com.] It was resolved that Mr Chamberlain & Col. Mc Creery be a Committee to look after the interests of the College at the beginning of the next Legislative term It was resolved that when this meeting ad- ourns it adjourn to meet at the Capitol on Monday Evening Dec 29th at Seven O.clock Tuesday afternoon [Boiler Insurance] Mr Dewey reported that he had insured the Boilers & Boiler House in the Hartford Inspection & Insurance Co. The Secretary stated that a policy had been sent dollars to him insuring for five thousand ^ instead of three thousand. The Secretary was instructed to have it changed to three thousand dollars viz $500 on each boiler 500. on machinary and 500 on Building [Short Horns] Mr Wells reported the purchase of five female short horns at an aggregate cost of $1,620 The purchase was approved by the Board [Institutes] The Committee on Institutes presented the following report on Insti which was adopted. [End page 457] [Begin page 458] Your Committee recommend that Institutes for the winter of 1884 & 5 be held as follows Monroe Jany 12 attended by Dr Kedzie Dr Grange Pres Abbot & L.G. Carpenter Plymouth Wayne Co Jan'y 12 attended by Profs Cook Beal McEwain & F.S. Kedzie Flushing Genesee Co Jany 15th attended by Profs Carpenter Johnson Sec'y Baird & Dr Kedzie Albion Calhoun Co Jany 19 attended by Profs. Beal. Harrower Carpenter & Secy Baird Paw Paw Van Buren Co Jany 20 attended by Prof. MacEwan Pres. Abbot Dr Grange & Mrs Merrill Manchester Jan'y 21st attended by Profs Johnson Cook Harrower & F.S. Kedzie [Corporate Seal] It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to procure a design for a Corporate Seal for this Board. [Botl. Museum] Prof. Beal was authorized to expend not to exceed ninety dollars in the purchase of jars and bottles for the exhibition of seeds grains etc [Military Drill] Lieutenant Lockwood presented the outline of a plan of military drill which was informally con sidered by the Board [Ditch tax] The Secretary was authorized to pay a ditch tax of twenty two 20/100 dollars assessed upon the S.E. ¼ of S.E. ¼ of Section (5) five town of Bath [T.C. Abbot Resolutions] The Committee on Resolutions relating to President Abbot reported the following wich was unanimously adopted Resolved that in accepting the Resignation of President T.C. Abbot from the presidency of the Michigan Agricultural College the State Board of Agriculture desires to express its high appreciation of his labors in that position during the past twenty two years and its belief that these labors have been very largely instrumental in bring this College to its present high position among institutions of its kind. We further take pleasure in the fact that the services of Dr Abbot will not thus be lost to the Agricul tural College but that from a Professor's Chair he will continue to help forward the Cause of practical agricultural education in this Institution. [Com. on Prof. Hort.] It was resolved that Mr Reynolds and Mr Wells or such other person as Mr Wells may appoint to act in [End page 458] [Begin page 459] his stead be appointed a Special Committee to look up a Professor of Horticulture and that they be authorized to visit in their quest Such persons or institutions as may be necessary [Chair History Dropped] It was resolved that the Chair of History & Political Economy be declared vacant from and after January 1st 1885 [Prof. Beal] It was moved & Seconded that this Board dispense with the Services of Prof. Beal from and after Jany 1st 1885 It was resolved that this resolution be laid upon the table till next meeting [Reynolds, Hort.] Pres. Wells in behalf of the Board tendered to Mr Reynolds the Professorship of Horticulture assuring him that it was the unanimous desire of his associates on the Board that he might accept the position thus offered him. Mr Reynolds thanked the Board for the offer made but declined to accept Meeting adjourned RGBaird Sec'y Monday Evening Dec 29th 1884 The Board met at the Capitol D Dewey Present Franklin Wells, H.G Reynolds. ^ E W. Rising Henry Chamberlain Pres. Abbot & the Secretary The Board took a recess to attend the evening session of the State Teacher's Institute adjourning till 8. O Clock tomorrow morning Tuesday morning [Club Room] The record of last meeting was read & approved The Secretary was authorized to pay Mrs. [Woodmanny?] five 50/100 dollars for repairs on room occupied by her as Cook for Club E. [Convention] pay The Secretary was authorized to ^ Prof Johnson the sum of fifteen dollars for expense incurred in transpor- tation of members of the Short Horn Convention to the College [Stock Sale] It was resolved that Prof Johnson & Franklin Wells be a committee to prepare for and take charge of a public Sale of Stock to be held at the College early in March. [Am. Poml. Soc.] It was resolved that this Board extend an invitation to the members of the American Pomological Society to visit the college in connection with their [End page 459] [Begin page 460] next annual meeting and to furnish transportation to and from Lansing [Prof. Beal] [illegible in original] The Resolution relating to Prof Beal ^ was taken from the table [ " " ] It was Resolved that it be laid upon the table for one year [Tower] Prof Carpenter was authorized to put a strong door in the towar of Williams Hall at the attic floor. [Steam Valves] Also to have a close box with lock fixed over main steam supply valves in the buildings when needed [Stove Pipe] Also to erect Stove pipe for [illegible in original] the length of the chimney [Doors] Secretary Baird was authorized to have doors put into the South Side of Kitchens for clubs C & E [Bailey, Prof. of Hort. Salary] It was resolved that the Professorship of Horticul- at the rate ture be tendered to Mr L H Bailey Jr at a Salary ^ of fourteen Hundred dollars a year and the use of a dwelling. [Photographs] Prof Carpenter was authorized to have two sets of photographs of buildings and grounds be purchased and framed at a cost not to exceed twenty dollars. [Botanl. Specimens] Prof Beal was authorized to expend not to exceed thirty dollars on tropical botanical spec- iments. On Wednesday morning the Board met and adjourned till Thursday Evening Jan'y 8th at Seven O.Clock. RGBaird Sec'y [End page 460]