Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1885 [Begin page 461] Jany 8th 1885 Board met pursuant to adjournment at 7 O Clock P.M. in their room at the Capital. All the members were present except the Governor. Minutes of previous meeting were read & approved. [Veterinary] Prof. Grange was authorized to procure diagrams of the horse at a cost not to exceed ten dollars. [Bond for Arms] It was resolved that the President of this Board be authorized to execute the necessary bond to the U.S. Government in order to procure arms & equipments for of the Board the College & that the Secretary furnish the President ^ with a copy of this resolution [Abbot, Prof.] & is hereby It was resolved that T.C. Abbot be ^ employed as Prof of Mental and Moral Science with a Salary at the rate of two thousand dollars a year from July 1st 1885 [Willits, Prest.] [Salary] It was resolved that Edwin Willits and is hereby appointed President of the Agricultural College with a Salary at the rate of thirty two hundred dollars a year and the use of the Presidents residence free to Commence July 1st 1885 Mr Willits being present notified the Board of his acceptance. [McLouth Prof.] [Salary] It was resolved that Lewis McLouth be and he is hereby appointed Prof of Mechanics at the Agricul- at the rate tural College with a salary ^ of two thousand dollars a year until a residence is provided for him at the college. When such residence is provided the Salary to Eighteen hundred dollars per annum. Salary to begin July 1st 1885 provided that the Estimates made by this Board to the Legislature for the Establishment of a Mechanical Department are approved and an appropriation made. [Drill Hall] It was resolved that an estimate be presented to the Legislature asking five thousand dollars for a drill Shed and Armory. [Abbot, Prest. pro.tem] It was resolved that Dr T.C Abbot be and he is hereby appointed Pres. Pro. Tem of the College till July 1st for that time 1885 with Salary at the rate of $3000. per annum in lieu of Salary as Prof ^ Friday 8 OClock A M [Florist's Dept.] It was resolved that the florist report directly to the President of the College The Board adjourned subject to the call of the President & Secretary RGBaird Secretary [End page 461] [Begin page 462] Feby 18th 1885 The Board met pursuant to call at the Capitol at 7½ O Clock P.M. Present Franklin Wells T.D. Dewey Wm B. Mc. Creery. E.W. Rising. Henry Chamberlain Cyrus G. Luce Pres. T.C. Abbot and the Secretary The minutes of last meeting were read and approved. The Board proceeded to the election of officers which resulted as follows [Board Officers] For President Hon. Franklin Wells " Secretary RGBaird " Treasurer M.L. Coleman On motion of Mr Chamberlain it was resolved that the Standing Committees of this Board be as follows [Standing Com's] Committee on Finance " " Farm Management " " Botany & Horticulture " " Buildings " " Employees " " Institutes " " Military " " Mechanics " " Veterinary [ " " ] Also: That each Committee consist of two members, besides the President of the Board who shall be Exofficio a member of all Standing Committees [Corporate Seal] Whereas the Secretary having heretofore been instructed to purchase a Common Seal for the State Board of Agriculture: he reports that he has purchased the Same and having brought it before the Board Resolved that in pursuance of the Statute in Such Cases made and provided that the Said Seal be and the same is hereby adopted as the Common Seal of the State Board of Agriculture. And the Said Seal is in form as Stamped hereon In the Centre a Monogram M.A.C. (being Mich inials for ^ State Agricultural College) and around the Outer circle the words State Board of Agriculture. Michigan. The Board adjourned till ten O.Clock tomorrow morning. [NOTE: Seal has been stamped at the bottom on original of page 462 in Board minutes book.] [End page 462] [Begin page 463] Thursday morning ten O.Clock A.M. The same members present as on previous evening. [College Paper] Prof Cook presented the matter of a College paper which was informally Considered [Committees] President Wells announced the following standing Committees On. Finance. Wm B. McCreery & E.W. Rising " Farm Management. Cyrus G Luce & E W Rising " Botany & Horticulture Henry Chamberlain & T.D. Dewey " Buildings Dewey & Rising " Employees Chamberlain & McCreery " Institutes Rising & Luce " Military McCreery & Dewey " Mechanics Luce and Chamberlain " Veterinary Dewey & McCreery [Official Bonds] It was resolved that the bond of the College Treasurer give a bond in the amount of twenty thousand dollars. and the Secretary of the Board in the amount of ten thousand dollars. [ " " ] The Secretary was instructed to prepare a bond to be signed by the Treasurer and sureties [Experiments] Mr Knapper was authorized to experiment with a variety of seeds of vegetables in Common use [illegible in original] especially with reference to the porportion of seed germinating. and the depth and other conditions of planting and the Secretary was authorized to purchase of dealers Such seeds as Mr Knapper deemed necessary for these ex- periments. [Prof. Hort. & L.G.] It was resolved that Mr Bailey's professorship be Known as the Professorship of Horticulture and Landscape Gardaning. [Salaries] It was resolved that the Salary of Frank S. Kedzie and L.B. Carpenter be at the rate of one thousand dollars a year from Jan'y 1st 1885. [ " ] It was resolved that Prof. Grange's Salary be at the rate of one thousand five hundred dollars a year from Jany 1st 1885 [Bailey Office] Prof Bailey was authorized to expend not to exceed twenty five dollars in fitting up an office in the basement of College Hall [Room] The East half of the double parlor [End page 463] [Begin page 464] on the West side of Williams Hall was assigned to Mr LG Carpenter [Bailey] [Crandall] [Salary] [Pump] [Rooms] [ " ] [Harrower] Pres. Abbot reported that L.H. Bailey Jr Entered on duty as Prof. of Horticulture & Landscape Gardening Feby 2 1885 and had Selected Charles S. Crandall a graduate of 1873 for his fore- man to whom he had assigned Room No 54 and to whom if no action was taken by the Board he should pay for Services at the rate of Seven hundred & fifty dollars a year in full without board but with room rent free. Also that he had approved the bills of the Horticul tural Dep't for Jan'y . Also that with the Approval of Col McCreary he had directed Prof Carpenter to put a cistern pump in the Cottage occupied by Prof. Bailey: Also that he had assigned the two inner or Western rooms occupied last year by Prof Satterlee to Mrs Merrill for her use with the expectation that she should have them rent free: Also that he had engaged Prof G.H. Harrower to Continue to serve the College in his former capacity up to the time when he should be relieved from the duties of the Presidency and unless the Board objected should pay him at the rate he received last year Eighteen hundred dollars a year [Armory] It was resolved that the Secretary of the College be directed to have a room in the Farm Implement building temporarily of Arms prepared for their Safe keeping ^ and racks made for their display [Military Drill] It was resolved that the Faculty be authorized to require military drill of Such Students as they may Select [ " Science] It was resolved that the Faculty be authorized to require of Students the Study of Military Science not to Exceed the equivalent of one study for one term of each Student It was resolved that when this meeting adjourn it adjourn to meet at the College Tuesday March 24th at 7½ P.M. [Sets of Reports] Secretary was directed to have two sets of Reports bound for his office. one Set to be placed in the room at the Capital & one in Secretary's office at the College. [Secty's Bond] Secretary directed to have his bond prepared for the Board at next meeting. Meeting Adjourned R.G. Baird Sec'y [End page 464] [Begin page 465] March 24th 1885 The Board met in the Secretarys Franklin office at 7½ O. Clock P.M. Present Pres ^ Wells Wm B. McCreery. E.W. Rising. Henry Chamberlain C.G. Luce Pres. Abbot & the Secretary The members of the Faculty were present at the 1st evening Session and presented matters connected with their Dep'ts [Advertising] It was resolved that the Sum of twelve dollars he expended for one years ½ page adver- tisement in the College Speculum [Carpet] It was resolved that Prof Cook be authorized to purchase a carpet for his Study to be paid from fund of Zool. Dep't Adjourn till 8 O.Clock tomorrow morning Wednesday morning 8.O.Clock Board met. Same members present as on previous evening and Mr Dewey The minutes of last meeting were read & approved [Ruggles Suit] Col. McCreery was appointed a special Committee to Confer with the State Land Board in the interest of the College in Connection with the Ruggles Suit. [Bulletins] [Garden man] [Experiments] The Secretary was directed to issue 2,500 copies of College Bulletin Nos. 1 & 2 by the 10th of April and mail them to leading Farmers & Horticulturists throughout the State. Prof Bailey was authorized to employ an additional man on the Hort. Dept. Also to expend the two hundred & fifty dollars appropriated to the Hort. Dep't [No Thoroughfare] It was resolved that the use of the College drives as a thoroughfare for loaded teams be prohibited and that notice to that effect be posted at the East & West Entrances. [Military] It was resolved that the Com. on Military be requested to confer with Lieut. Lockwood and obtain a definite understanding with him as to his relations to the College as to Salary, Board, room etc and report to the Board at this meeting. [Cattle Sale] The Board took a recess to attend the College sale of Cattle [End page 465] [Begin page 466] Wednesday Eve 7 O clock [Lt. Lockwood] [Quarters] Col Mc Creery reported that Lt Lockwood received a year a Salary of [$14.00.00?] ^ from the U.S. Government and twelve dollars a month for Commutation of quarters. He respectfully asked of the Board that they furnish him suitable rooms at the College or that they bear the expense of his getting to the College from Lansing. It was resolved that L't Lockwood be allowed for the present fifteen dollars a month for his transportation to & from Lansing. [India Agr. Coll.] It was resolved that the Secretary be requested to forward to Mr Robertson principal of the India Agr'l College Copies the Ag'l Report & to have his letter to Secretary Baird published & placed on file. [Drill Time] It was resolved that students report for drill each day at a quarter to one O.Clock. and drill half an hour and report for work at one & a ½ O.Clock. The half hour's drill to be deducted from the time required for work. [Asst. Entomology] Prof Cook was allowed to employ an student assistant for investigation in Entomology at the rate of .08 an hour The following preamble and resolution presented by Mr Luce was adopted [Short Horn Feeding Tests] Whereas the Michigan Short Horn Breeder's Association, through its President, have volun- teered to select and furnish two specimens of Short Horn Calves for the purpose of testing their relative fattening qualities compared with other breeds Therefore Resolved. That the Michigan State Board of Agriculture accept the propos- ition and respectfully Solicit other associations or owners of other breeds two specimen Calves of each of the several breeds for the purpose of making a careful test at the Ag'l College of their relative merrits for fattening purposes. All Correspondence in relation to this test to be addressed to Prof. Samuel Johnson Ag'l College who will furnish information regarding it. [Knapper Extra] It was resolved that Mrs Knapper be paid one hundred dollars for extra work done in the Greenhouse during this winter. [Steam Leakage] It was resolved that the Mechanical Dep't Repair all damages caused by the leakage from the Steam pipes and that the Secy report the expense of the [End page 466] [Begin page 467] next meeting of the Board. President Board adjourned subject to the call of the Secretary April 20th 1885. Monday evening The Board met at the Capitol at half past seven o'clock. Present Messrs Wells. Chamberlain, Rising Luce Prs Abbot and Prs. Willetts. The Secretary being absent on account of sickness H.W. Baird acted as secretary. Minutes of the last meeting were read and corrected. [Student Labor] Pres. Abbot reported Legislative Bill concerning Students Labor as having been reported from the Committee of the whole. Mr Chamberlain offered the following resolutions which were adopted: [Resolutions H.G. Wells] Whereas the Honorable Hezekiah G Wells who died at his home in the city of Kalamazoo the 4th day of April 1885 full of years and honors was a member of this Board for twenty two years and most of that time its President. Resolved that the State Board of Agriculture desires to express and leave on record their appreciation of one who was an honorable and diligent public officer an excellent citizen, and a good husband, the loss of whom will be long felt by the public, his neighbors, and his family. Resolved that this preamble and resolution be Entered our Journal and a copy under our Seal be sent to his family [Industrial Education Books.] Mr Willetts recommended the purchase of several books on industrial education [Dr Gilbrat's lecture] It was moved and carried that 250 copies of Dr Gilbrats lecture which was delivered at the College be printed and sent to him at the expense of the college. [Rooms for Pres Abbot] Resolved: that Prof Abbot have assigned to him as an office the rooms now occupied by Prof. Harrower, from July 1st. Carried It was moved and carried that Pres. Abbot be authorized to purchase for the Library twelve chairs [End page 467] [Begin page 468] library and screens for use in ^ windows. Resolved that the committee on buildings be author- temporary ized to buy for Lieut. Lockwoods ^ room in Williams Hall such articles of furniture as he may need Carried Col. McBride was present in addition to April 21st Tuesday morning 8.30 those mentioned at the open- ing of the meeting [Speculum for Board] Resolved that the Secretary be directed to subscribe and pay for one copy of College Speculum for each member of the Board. Carried. [Mechanical Dept.] that It was moved ^ the following announcement, regarding the Mechanical Dept. be adopted and incorporated in the new catalogues The Legislature having made an appropriation for the erection of Shops and their Equipment a Department of Mechanic Arts will be opened at the beginning of the next school year, next September. The purpose is to Establish a first class school of Technology in which shall be taught the principles upon which the leading industries of the country are based, with a full line of instruction in the use of tools and the construction of mechanical products, according to the best approved plans of such institutions in this country and in Europe. Special facilities will be furnished for instruction and practice in Free hand drawing, and in Draughting, and in Experimental Physics, with unexcelled advantages advantages in those branches of mathematics. and the sciences involved in scientific mechanics. Daily work will be required in the Shops. Instruction will also be afforded in the English Language, Book-Keeping and Business Law, So that each student shall be well fitted by a general and business as well as a technical Education for any position he may seek The requirements for admission will be the same as for the other departments of the College. Circulars with full course of study and full explanations of the work to be done will be sent on application on and after July 15th next. [Ruggles Suit] It was moved and carried that Col. McCreery be appointed a special committee to confer with the Board of State Auditors, and the in regard Attorney General ^ to employing [illegible in original] Hauckett [End page 468] [Begin page 469] to assist as counsel of in the suit of Agricul- tural College Vs. Mr Ruggles now in progress in the Supreme court The Board Examined plans for an armory drawn by Arch. Appleyard, then adjourned until one oclock PM Afternoon Session The following resolution introduced by Mr Cham- berlain was adopted: [Armory] by Wm O Appleyard Resolved that the plans submitted ^ for a building for the Military Department with additions of a ventilation in each gable & two chimneys be adopted that of same not to exceed ($5000) five thousand dollars [Convention] Moved and carried that the Prs. of the Board appoint a delegation to attend the meeting of represen- tatives from Agricultural Colleges to be held in Washington on or about the 24th of June [Models] Moved and carried that Louis Carpenter be allowed to spend thirty dollars for models in drawing. [Coal] Moved and carried that the Committee on finance be authorized to make Such arrangements for the purchase of coal for the Ensuing year as in their judgement they deem best [Mech. Build] Moved and carried that the plans and Specifications presented by Prof. Carpenter for the Mechanical Building be accepted [Ford Schumacher] Resolved that the Mich. State Board of Agriculture Extend thanks to Ford Schumacher of Akron Ohio for sending free of charge and Express paid two pounds each of thirty four Sorts of prepared cereals for the Botanical Museum. Resolved that the Secretary be requested to forward him a copy of the above. Carried Resolved that the Prof. of Botany be authorized to spend thirty dollars for trees and seeds of trees College unlike those now on the ^ grounds to fill out the arboretum Carried [New Herbarium] Resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to purchase what paper and labels are necessary for mounting the 2500 species of dried plants which were presented by the Director of the [Ken?] Gardens England. costing not far from 30 dollars. Carried [End page 469] [Begin page 470] [Roof] Resolved that the Mechanical Dept. be requested to paint the deck roof of Williams Hall Carried [Tank] Resolved that Prof Carpenter be allowed to put in a tank to catch water from the artesian well, at Wells Hall Carried [Hort. Dept.] Resolved that Prof Bailey be authorized to purchase a plow, lawn edger, hand implements not to exceed $30. carpenter tools $25. and pruning tools. not to exceed $10. Carried Prof Bailey was authorized to Enclose steps on the East end of Williams Hall for the purpose of using it as a dust box. [Adam Oliver] Resolved that Pres. Abbot be requested to correspond with Adam Oliver of Kalamazoo [line illegible in original] as soon as the elevations and plans of employ the new buildings are prepared and [illegible in original] him to locate the same Carried Resolved that the committee on Horticul ture be authorized to purchase a rut scraper for the Horticultural Dept. Carried [Steam fittings] Resolved that the Engineering Department by and with the advice of the Building Commit- tee be allowed to expend not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300. 1 for pipes and fittings quite certain to be needed during the coming two years Carried [Baileys House] It was moved and carried that the Build ing Committee be allowed to expend the amount appropriated by the Legislature for a well and cellar-way at Prof Bailey's house Carried [Lumber] It was moved and carried that Col McCreery act as a committee to purchase one or more carloads of lumber for general building purposes and to consult with Sec. Baird and the College carpenter to find what is wanted. Seven o'clock P.M [Architect's Services] It was moved and carried that the following Wm P. offer of Mr ^ Appleyard be accepted. viz. To prepare plans and specifications for the Armory and Assembly Hall, the Veterinary Laboratory, the Professors [End page 470] [Begin page 471] Residence and to examine the plans and spec- ificatons of the Mechanical Dept. prepared by Prof Carpenter. making such suggestions as he thinks best. Also to superintend the construc- tion of all of the above mentioned buildings for the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.) [Notice to Builders] It was moved and carried that a the following "Notice to Builders" be inserted in the Detroit Post Free Press & Lansing Republican and to appear twice a week from May 18th to 25th stating that Sealed proposals for the new buildings would the evening be received by the Board up to ^ 25th of May, at which time the Board moved open the the bids submitted. Plans and specifications to be seen at the office of Wm P Appleyard in the P.O. block at Lansing on and after teh 18th of May Particulars regarding time of completion, bonds, payments etc may be obtained by writing R.G. Baird Agricultural College Ingham Co Mich Moved and carried that time of completion of the Proessor's Residence be final at Sept 1st 1885. [Completion SEE p. 474] Moved and carried that the Armory and Assembly Hall be completed by the 15th of August and the Veterinary Laboratory and Mechanic Shops by the 1st of December. [Fuller & Wheeler Plans] Resolved that the Board do hereby approve of the plans and specifications for the Veterinary Laboratory as submtited by Messrs Fuller and Wheeler, and do also approve of the plan and specifications for the new dwelling to be erected for the Professor of Mechanic Arts being substantially the plan used for the house of now occupied by Prof. Johnson Moved and carried that when we do \Carried adjourn we do adjourn to meet on the evening of the 25th May at half past seven o'clock in the Capitol. Adjourned until 8 o'clock Wednesday morning April 22d 8. A.M [Wells portrait] Resolved that Hon. Franklin Wells, president of the State Board of Agriculture be requested to furnish a photograph or portrait of himself to be placed in the Board Rooms at [End page 471] [Begin page 472] the College [Delegates to Washington] Pres. Wells announced as the delegates to the Convention of officers of Agricutural colleges, called to meet in Washington. Hon Henry Chamberlain and Pres. Willetts. [Farm Tools etc $285] Prof. Johnson was authorized to expend $100 for hand implements. $50. for furniture & fixtures for farmhouse. $60. for a truck wagon & $75 for a corn planter. appropriations having been made for the same. Board Adjourned H W Baird Sec pro. tem. June 8th 1885. Monday evening. [At Capitol] The Board met at the Capitol at eight o'clock. \Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Present Messrs Wells, Chamberlain, Rising Dewer & Luce. ^ The following was incorporated in the minutes of this meeting: [Cause of Delayed Meeting] The President and building committee having learned that it would be impossible for Architect Appleyard to complete the plans and Specifications of the contemplated buildings as soon as the 18th of May. For this reason the other members of the Board were notified that the object of the meeting could not be accomplished on the 25th of May – No members appearing at that date a Special meeting of the Board was called by the president to be held at the Board Room in the Capitol on June 8th. The following requests made by Mr. Edwin Willetts were allowed by the Board [Circulars to High School Principals] 1st Some circulars to Principals of High Schools [3000 Do to Young men] 2d 3000 general circulars by July 15th to Send to 3000 young men I know of who are fit candidates for the Agril College [1000 Do of Mechl. Dept.] 3d 1000 circulars with programme for new Mechanical Dept. [Mechl. Course] 4th Course of study for Mechanical Dept. [Planer] 5th Authority to buy an iron planer with advice of Committee on Mechanical Dept. [End page 472] [Begin page 473] [Bids for Mechanical] Moved & carried that the Board now proceed to open the bids submitted and to record each bid. Bids for Mechanical Dept. Building Gallup Spross (including [illegible in original] bent $15.00) 7285.00 Martins Hilliard Co Lansing 8664.11 Farr and Vincent 8162.24 Hoskens and Maunder Lansing 8249.54 Zurok and Quallman East Saginaw 9798.00 Fuller and Wheeler Lansing 7799.37 J.A. Fisher East Saginaw 8607.00 Armory and Assembly Hall [Military] Martens & Hilliard & Co. 8301.22 Farr and Vincent 7069.83 Hoskens and Maunder 7880.58 Zurok and Qualman 9259.00 Fuller and Wheeler 6197.85 J. Fisher 7985.65 [and Veterinary Buildings] Veterinary Laboratory Farr and Vincent 6308.05 J. Fisher 7559.92 Zurok and Qualman 7629.00 Fuller and Wheeler 5376.79 Hoskins and Maunder 6193.91 Martens Hilliard & Co 6096.21 [& Prof's House] Professors Residence J Fisher 4909.96 Martens & Hilliard & Co 4730.73 Zurok and Qualman 4865.58 William Wood Davison Station 5300.00 Fuller and Wheeler 3959.30 Hoskins and Maunder 4806.02 Farr and Vincent 4837.89 [Adjournment] 7½ adjourned till ^ next morning Tuesday morning half past Seven [Contract Set] Moved and carried that the contract for erecting all the new buildings be let to Messrs Fuller and Wheeler at their bid [Print Specifications] Moved and crried that Mr Appleyard be authorized to have the specifications of the new buildings printed. Moved & carried that the time of completion of [End page 473] [Begin page 474] the new buildings at the suggestion of Messrs Fuller and Wheeler be as follows. [Time Limit to Contracts] Residence Sept 15th Armory and Assembly Hall Nov. 15th Mechanical Building Dec 15th, and Veterinary Laboratory Jan 15th Board adjourned to the College to meet at half past seven in the Sec'y office. [Joint Meeting with State Societies] The rest of the day was spent with executive committees of the State Agricultural Society, Agricultural Society and State Grange, and other visitors, in looking over the College. Tuesday evening half past seven o'clock [Walk to Artesian Well] Resolved that Horticultural Dept. be instructed to make a walk to the Artesian Well at Wells Hall. Carried. [Tin Roofs – on Cheml. Laby. & Dr. K's House] Resolved that Dr Kedzie be allowed to put tin roof on the north wing of the Chemical Laboratory and the tin roof replaced on his house under the direction of the Building Committee. Carried [Steriopticon] Resolved that Dr Kedzie be allowed to purchase, a steriopticon now at the Laboratory for one hundred & sixty five dollars ($165.) being valued at $250.00. Carried [Cheml. Glass Ware.] Dr Kedzie was allowed to pinpoint such glass ware as was needed for his Laboratory Dr Beal was authorized to purchase under the name of apparatus the following books for the use of students in Physiological Botany. The books to remain at the Laboratory as dictionaries for daily consultation. [Botany Reference Books] Behrens Guide to the microscope in Botany 4.25 Practical instruction in Botany. Part 1st 5.00 Bower and vines MacMillan & Co Sach's Text Book new edition 6.00 15.25 [Farm Horse to Garden @ $40.] [Engineer Dept. sharp en Lawn Mowers] [Garden Harness $32] [ " Drainage $50.] Orderd that the Farm Dept. turn over to the Horticultural Dept. the single Horse valued at forty dollars ($40.) That Prof. Bailey be authorized to purchase a double harness to cost not exceeding 32.00 and that Prof Bailey be authorized to expend iat one half of appropr^ion for drainage, fifty dollars ($50.00) Carried [Appleyard $250 Architect fee] Resolved the Secretary be authorized to draw an order in favor of Wm Appleyard for two hundred & fifty dollars ($250.00) taking his receipt therefor, to apply on [End page 474] [Begin page 475] his fees as architect. Carried [Prof Johnson spend Wind Mill Appropn.] Resolved that the Prof of Agriculture be authorized to expend so much of the amount appropriated the purchase of for ^ a windmill and tanks as shall be necessary Carried [ & ½ Class Room Apparatus] [½ Drainage] %150.00 Also one half of the amount appropriated ^ for the purchase of apparatus for classroom and its use one half of the amount appropriated for drainage Carried [Prof. Johnson House Paint] Prof Johnson was allowed to repaint the out- side wood work of the house occupied by him [Prof. Johnson remove Piggery & Garden Barns] It was resolved that Prof Johnson take charge of the removals of buildings necessitated to make room for the new ones. Carried. [$450. to Jas. Turner for Clydesdales] Resolved that the Secretary be instructed to draw an order for $450.00 to James Turner for the pair of mares. Carried. [Prof. Beal House $50. Repairs] Resolved that Professor Beal be authorized to expend $50.00 in repairs on his house. Carried [Dr. Kedzie House $50 Repairs] Resolved that Dr. Kedzie be allowed to expend $50.00 in repairs on his house. Carried [Prof. Bailey Barn & Shed accepted $400.] It was moved that the expenditure of $400.00 for a at Prof. Bailey's House barn and woodshed ^ be approved by the Board and that an order for that amount be drawn for Messrs Fuller and Wheeler. Carried. [Dr. Grange not to exhibit at Fair] of the previous meeting It was moved that the resolution ^ instructing Dr. Grange to make an exhibition at the State Fair be rescinded. Carried. [Dr. Grange & Vet Com. spend special Approprian.] It was moved that Dr Grange under advice of Veterinary Committee purchase the articles enumerated in the ap- propriation for that Department. Carried. [Clerk for Secty.] It was resolved that the Committee on Employees be authorized to employ such temporary clerical as- sistance as may be needed in the Secretary's office. Carried. [Drill Time] It was moved and carried that the time for drill be changed from a quarter to one o'clock to half past six. [Lieut. Lockwood & Mil Com. spend $52.30] It was ordered that Lieutenant Lockwood under the advice of the Committee on Military Department be author- ized to purchase for that Department the following articles 3 officer's swords and belts @ $12.00 $36.00 1 sword and belt for Sergt. Major @ 5. 5. 2 bugles @ 5. 10. 2 Roll call books @ .65 1.30 Total $52.30 [Prof MacEwan House Repairs] It was moved that the Building Committee spend the amount appropriated for repairing Professor MacEwan's House if in their judgment it seems necessary Adjourned till 8 o'clock next morning [End page 475] [Begin page 476] Wednesday, June 10th 8 a.m. [Drill Hall Location] It was resolved that Assembly or Drill Hall be and is hereby located on the West side of the ravine, North and West of the rustic bridge; the South East cor- ner of the building being placed where the iron wood stake is located, and the walls extending due West and North from said stake, with the frontage to the West. Carried. [Mechl. Shop Vety. Laby. Prof McLouth's House sites by Adam Oliver] Resolved that the Mechanical Shop, the Veterinary Laboratory and the new Residence be built on the sites selected by Mr Oliver. Carried. [Prof Carpenter] [Old Tank to Boiler H.] It was moved that Professor Carpenter be authorized to take the old tank and use it in the Boiler House. Carried [Prof. Bailey Well $67.bal. pd.] Resolved that $67.00 of the Fund for Repairs of Buildings be used to pay the balance due on Professor Bailey's well. Carried. [Prof Johnson Privy from Carpenter Shop] It was moved and carried that Professor Johnson be allowed to take the privy now standing back of the Car- penter Shop for the use of Farm hands [Adjournment] The Board then adjourned subject to the call of the President H.W. Baird Sec. pro tem Monday Evening July 20th. 1885. [At College] Board met at 7-30 in Secretary's Office at College. Present Messrs Wells, Mc Creery , Rising, Luce & Prest Willits Mr. H.G. Reynolds was also present at meeting. The members of Faculty were also present and made commu- nications to Board respecting their de- partments. The reading of the minutes was postponed until morning. [Students Labor] It was resolved that the Committee on accounts be authorized to approve the Students labor vouchers. [Dr. Gilberts Lecture] Mr. Reynolds was authorized to use Certain marks in printing Dr. Gilbert's lecture (for the report) to indicate the dif- ferent mineral manures instead of procuring plates for colored charts. [Counsel in Ruggles Case] Resolved that the President be requested to ap- point a committee to employ counsel to assist the Atty Gen'l in the Ruggles Case [End page 476] [Begin page 477] now pending in the Supreme Court; if possible at the expense of the State. [Bulletins to be part of Report.] It was resolved that Mr. Reynolds be au- thorized to insert the bulletins so far as published, in the report for 1884. Mr. Dewey arrived at this stage of the Proceedings. [Premium List & Awards of Agr'l Society] It was moved and carried that the premium list and awards of the Agr'l society be omitted from the Report of State Bd. of Ag'l. Moved to reconsider the preceding motion, Carried. On motion the question was laid on the table. [Vacation Extended one week] The request of Pres. Willits extending the college vacation one week to allow the Faculty and members of College to attend the Annual Meeting of American Assn for Advancement of Science was granted Mr. Willits made a Statement to the Board of the recent trouble with the students. [Adjourned] Adjourned till 8 O'Clock tomorrow_ July 21, 1885 . 8 O'clock A.M. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Same members present as last evening. [Instructions to Prof McLouth.] It was resolved & carried that Prof. McLouth devote himself himself to arranging the details of the Mechanical Dept. and sending such circulars relating to the Dept. as are prepared, also to visit different parts of the State holding examinations and visiting shops. [Clyde Mares $50 bal.] Moved that an order of $50# be drawn in favor of Jas. M. Turner in payt. for the balance on team of Clydesdale mares. Carried. [Dr. Abbot's Vacation] Moved & carried that Prof. Abbot be granted a vacation until next term. [Boarding Clubs Page 480] resolutions The following ^ offered by Pres. Willits were adopted. whereas the Constitution and By laws of the Club Boarding Assn adopted Nov. 27, 1882 were not recorded [End page 477] [Begin page 478] and the original cannot be or has not been found, and the Faculty have printed a substantial copy of the same. Resolved that said copy be now recorded nunc pro tunc, provided that if ^ on further search the original be found, it shall be so recorded instead. Resolved further that the new Constitution as reported to the Board by Prof. Carpenter be adopted. [Sorghum Sugr by Dan'l Root _ to be allowed bounty.] The following offered by Col. McCreery was adopted: - whereas it appears by a sworn statement on file in the office of the Sect'y of this Board, that Mr. Daniel Root of Hudson Mich. did manufacture in the year 1884, 6000# of merchantable sugar from sorghum cane, the methods of which manufacture are fully set forth in the statement and whereas there is also on file with the above state- ment a certificate by Prof. R.C. Kedzie, showing this sugar as tested by sample to contain 92% of crystallizable cane sugar, therefore Resolved that we regard Mr. Danl Root as having complied with the requirements of Act. No. 268 Statutes of 1881 Entitled "An Act to encourage the culture of Sugar Cane etc." & that he is entitled to the bounty provided for in said act. [Dr. Grange Granted leave of absence.] It was resolved that Dr. Grange be granted leave of absence from lecturing at Institutes next winter, provided that he provide two lectures to be read by a substitute. [Prof. Bailey to prepare Heat Bid.] Moved & carried that Prof Bailey be authorized to use coal heating in a hot bed and to prepare a hot bed 75 ft. long and 6 ft. wide for that purpose. [Speciments of wood.] with Dr Beal Moved & carried that Pres. Willets ^ be authorized to dispose of the Specimens of wood on hand and not needed by the college. Moved and carried that Prof. Beal be authorized to expend $500 more in the books purchased by him for the Laboratory. [End page 478] [Begin page 479] [Temporary Instructor in Rhetoric] Moved & carried that Pres. Willits be auth- orized to spend $75- for a temporary in- structor in Rhetorics. [Prof. Cook Assistant] Resolved that Prof. Cook be authorized to in 1886 employ an assistant for six months ^ at a salary of $250 Resolution adopted. [St. Lockwood's Letters of Recomm] It was resolved that the Secretary Copy the letters of recommendation relating to St. Lockwood and return the originals to him. Adjourned until 130 P.M. – 130 P.M. July 21, 1885. [Ruggles Suit.] Col. McCreery was appointed as the Com- mittee to employ Counsel in the Ruggles suit. Moved & supported that Mr. Reynolds take charge of purchasing articles used in fitting up the Public Parlor. The matter of improvements in College Hall was referred to Pres. Wilits with power to act. [Painting Prof's Barns] It was moved that Mr. Mohn take charge of painting the Professor's Barn's in- cluding water tank & Knapper's barn and for H.w. Baird to procure paint. Carried. [Final adjournment] The Board then adjourned until Tuesday Evening August 18, 1865. [End page 479] [Begin page 480] Constitution of the Club Boarding Association Adopted Nov. 27, 1882. (Prof R.C. Carpenter) Article I Name. The association shall be known as the Club Boarding Association. Article II Memberships The members of this association shall be students of this College who have complied with rules and regulations hereafter to be adopted regard- ing admission to Clubs. Article III Officers The officers of this association shall be the President and Secretary of the Student's Organ- ization. Article IV. Club's size The Students shall be divided into clubs. The mem bership of a club shall not be less than 20 nor more than forty. Article V. Restriction No Club shall be allowed to have a majority of its members belonging to the same class or society. Article VI Committee on Membership. The division into clubs shall be effected by a standing commtitee of three elected by the association. This committee to be known as the committee on membership and shall be elected for one year at the time of the regular election of officers of the Student's Organization. The first division shall be made by taking each alternate group of five from the list of names as found in the catalogue. Article VII New Students. New students and those expecting to enter College may be temporarily assigned to any club by the President of the College. They shall be permanently assigned to their places by the Committee on membership. Article VIII Changes of members With consent of the committee on member- ship, students may change to any club providing such change does not con- flict with Articles IV and V. Article IX Designation of Clubs. Steward These clubs shall be designated by letters – Each club shall elect a Steward whose term of office shall be one College term, the Election to be held four weeks preceding the end of the term. Article X Duties of Steward The Steward shall be financial manager of the club, shall collect and disburse monies and look after the property of the club. [End page 480] [Begin page 481] Article X (Cont.) The election of the Steward must be approved by the President of the College Article XI Auditing Committee. Its duties. Each Club shall elect an auditing com- mittee consisting of two members, they shall be elected the last week of each College term. Their duty shall be to examine the accounts of the Stewards and report to the club at the middle and begin- ning of each term. Article XII Advance on board Each member of the association shall be required to advance $20# at the beginning of each term, with the Steward. Steward re- stricted. Sec. 2. The Steward of any club is for- bidden to allow members to remain in his club unless they Keep deposited the price of one week's board in advance. Article XIII When Clubs shall begin. Clubs shall be in running order the day preceding the opening of each term. – Article XIV. Amendments. Amendments to this constitution may be made at any time by a majority vote of the association. Note This copy is taken from one furnished by Prof Carpenter and which he obtained, by consultation of several interested students. as to the changes made from 1882-1883. It is essentially the original constitution [End page 481] [Begin page 482] Constitution of the Club Boarding Association as revised Summer Term 1885. Article I Name The associaton shall be known as the Club Boarding Association. Art. II Membership Sec. 1 The members of this association shall consist of all persons holding Boarding Club Certificates Benefits of Equalization Sec. 2. Only members of the association shall be entitled to the benefits of the equalization of board. Membership Fee. Sec. 3. After the adoption of this constitution a membership fee of this constitution a one dollar shall entitle any person to a boarding Club Certificate. These certificates are not transferable. Redemption of old certificates Sec. 4. All certificates issued before the adoption of this constitution shall be redeemed for an amount equal to one dollar less than their face value. Article III Officers Sec. 1. The officers of this association shall be the president and secretary of the student's Organization; a board of equalization con- sisting of three members, elected at the reg- ular election, and the Secretary of the College who shall act as the general treasurer of the association. Duty of Treasurer Sec. 2. The duty of the treasurer shall be to hold in trust all money of the asso- ciation, as depostied by the Stewards, and pay out the same on the demand of the respective stewards. Article IV Size of Clubs The Students shall be divided into Clubs. The membership of a Club shall not be less than 20 nor more than forty. Art. V. Membership restrictions No Club shall be allowed to have a ma- jority of its members belong to one class or Society. Art. VI Void. The membership of the clubs shall be Kept as nearly Equal as possible. (Cut out 1885) Art. VII. Failure to comply with regulations No club shall receive as a member any person who has failed to comply with the requirements of any other club. [End page 482] [Begin page 483] Art. VIII New Students New students and those expecting to enter College shall be temporarily assigned, equally to all the clubs, by the president of the College. Art. IX Board of Equalization Sec. 1. The board of equalization shall regulate the membership of the clubs in ac- cordance with Articles IV and V. Refusal to comply with request of board. Sec. 2. If any member refuses to comply with the request of the board he shall be charged the full price of board in the club to which he has been assigned. Art. X. (This article stricken out in 1885.) Art. XI. Sec. 1 The clubs shall be designated by letters. Steward, Term of office. Sec. 2. Each Club shall elect a Steward whose term of office shall be one year college term Election of Steward. Sec. 3. The election of Steward shall be ballot, and held four weeks preceding the end of the term . The election of Steward must be approved by the president of the College. Duties of Steward. Sec. 4. The duties of the Steward shall be to issue membership certificates: collect all moneys, give receipts and keep the accounts of the clubs, in full: make all purchases: approve and pay all bills; engage the services of a competent Cook, see that the meals are properly served; estimate and assess the price of board per term . He shall not allow the stock of the Club to deteri- orate in value. The entire man- agement of the club shall be in his hands, and he shall do that which in his judgement is for the best interests of the club. Refusal to comply with request of board. Steward's duties in the matter. Sec. 5. If any member refuse to comply with the request of the board of equalization the Steward, in whose club he remains, must explain Article VII and section 2 of Article IX. to the member. If he refuses to comply with these articles the Steward can not entertain him as a mem- [End page 483] [Begin page 484] Art. XI (Cont.) ber of the Club. Eligibility. Sec. 6. No Senior shall hold the office of Steward during the Summer term. Steward's Pay Sec. 7. For his services, the Steward shall have his board free. Impeaching the Steward Sec. 8. By a vote of two-thirds of all the mem- bers of any club the Steward may be im- peached. Art. XII Auditing Committee Sec. 1. The association, two weeks be- fore the end of each term, shall elect an auditing committee consisting of three members. Vacancies may be filled at any time by the association. Duties of Auditing Committee Sec. 2. Their duty shall be to examine the books of all the Stewards not less than once each week. They shall ac- cept no accounts unless accompanied by proper bills. They shall, the first of each month and two weeks before the Close of each term, make a written report to the association. How Paid Sec. 3. They shall be paid at the rate of Twelve and onehalf cents (12½) per hour for time actually employed. This amount to be assessed equally among the Several Clubs. Art. XIII Membership Advance on board. Sec. 1 Each member of the association shall be required to deposit twenty dollars ($20) at the beginning of each term with the Steward of his club. One week's advance to be required by Steward. Sec. 2. The Steward of any club is forbidden to allow members to remain in his club unless they keep depos- ited with him the price of one week's board in advance. Suspension of Sec. 2. Sec. 3. Section two of this article may be sus- pended in individual cases, by a two-thirds vote of the Club concerned. Refusal to comply with Section 2. Sec. 4. Any member refusing to comply with Sec. 2 of this article shall be reported to the Faculty by the Steward of his club. Art. XIV. When Clubs open. Sec. 1 All clubs shall be in running order the day preceding the opening of each term, except at the opening of the spring term. [End page 484] [Begin page 485] Art. XIV. (cont.) when there shall be at least three clubs in running order Opening of Spring terms. Sec. 2. At the opening of the Spring term of 1885 Clubs A. B and C shall be open, and at each successive Spring term the next three clubs in order i.E. D.E.A., etc. Sec. 2 may be changed Sec. 3. By a majority vote of the association Section Two, of this Article may be so changed as to suit the convenience of the several Stewards. Art. XV. Clubs to be run during Vacation. Sec. 1. During the Spring and summer vacations there shall be at least one club running Decided by Stewards. Sec. 2. The Stewards shall decide which of the several clubs are to run during this time, and shall announce it to the association two weeks before the close of the term. Art. XVI Amendments Amendments to this constitution shall be presented to the association in writing; they shall lie on the table two weeks and shall be adopted by a majority vote of the association. By-Laws of the Club Boarding Association . Preamble. For the more perfect organization and thorough management of the several clubs the following by-laws are adopted: Article I Steward an authorized Agt. The Clubs recognize their stewards as their authorized agents and hold themselves re- sponsible for all debts contracted for the Clubs. Article II Wages of Cooks. Sec. 1. The cooks shall receive forty (40) cents per week for regular boarders and 20 per cent of all money received for extra meals; besides this they will be allowed board for two persons. Extra meals for the cooks shall be charged at regular prices. What are Regular boarders Sec 2. Regular boarders shall be defined as those holding boarding club certificates [End page 485] [Begin page 486] and any person boarding in the club for seven or more consecutive days. Art. III Extra Meals Sec. 1. All persons not members of the association shall be charged twenty-five (25) cents for a single meal or fifty (50) cents for a day of three meals, unless other ar- rangements are made with the Steward. Regular Absences Sec. 2. Any members who are regularly absent two or more days per week, and notify the Steward at the opening of the term, shall have those days deducted. Irregular Absences Sec. 3. Irregular absences of more than four consecutive days shall be deducted when the Steward is previously notified of the departure of the member. Regular Extras Sec. 4. The Steward shall be allowed to use his judgement in making arrangements for regular extras. Art. IV Amendments Amendments can be made in the same manner as to the constitution. Art. V. Any Club may specify at the beginning of the term the desired cost of board. [End page 486] [Begin page 487] Lansing: Wednesday, August 5th 1885 The Board met in the evening at the Capitol in accordance with a call issued by President Wells. There were present Messrs Wells, Willits, Chamberlain Luce, Rising and Mc Creery. Wm B. McCreery was elected Secretary pro tempore. [Death of Secty. Baird] President Wells announced to the Board the death of the late Secretary Robert G. Baird. Mr Mc Creery moved that the Board proceed by ballot to elect a Secretary to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Robert G. Baird,- which resolution was adopted. Mc McCreery was appointed teller [Election of Secty.] The ballot being taken resulted in the unanimous election of Henry G. Reynolds. On motion of Mr Chamberlain it was resolved that the Finance Committee be authorized to examine and adjust the accounts of Robert G. Baird late Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture and to approve of the bond of Henry G. Reynolds Secretary elect . [Resolutions] On motion of President Willits the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted Whereas God in his providence has called from this world our worthy and efficient Secretary. Robert G. Baird. Resolved that our sympathy be extended to his afflicted family: Resolved that this Board attend his funeral tomorrow as a body The Board then adjourned to meet at the College at ten o'clock on the morning of August 6th Agricultural College, August 6, 1885 The Board met at the College pursuant to adjournment. Same members present as at previous meeting, and also Mr Dewey. [Carpenter Shop.] It was resolved that the College Carpenter and Car- penter Shop be placed under the charge of President Willits. The meeting was then adjourned and in the af- ternoon the members of the Board attended together the funeral of their late Secretary Mr Baird. Wm B McCreery Secry Pro Tem [End page 487] [Begin page 488] Agricultural College Tuesday August 18, 1885 The Board met, pursuant to adjournment in their office at 7.30 pm; present Messrs Wells, McCreery, Rising, Chamber- lain, Willits and the Secretary. Mr Dewey arrived soon after the meeting began. [Lt. Lockwood] Prest. Willits read a letter from Lt. Lockwood relative to sig- nature of diplomas and gave a general account of matters in connection with the military department. [Minutes] The minutes of the meetings of July 20th and 21st and of Aug. 5th were read and approved. [Secty's Bond] Col. McCreery reported that he had approved and placed on file with the Secretary of State, the official bond of Mr Reynolds as Secretary of the Board; also that he had ex- amined the accounts of the late Secretary Mr Baird and had placed the office in the possession of Mr Reynolds [R.H. Tripp] Mr Chamberlain presented a letter from Prof. Robert H. Tripp, of Ypsilanti offering his services in the departments of History, Psychology and Logic which was ordered placed on file. [Ruggles. Counsel] Col. Mc Creery reported consultation with the Attorney General relative to employment of counsel in the Ruggles case, also with Judge Marston who had said that if he took the case and was not successful he would ask $100. fee only, but if he won the case he would expect better pay. Mr Reynolds reported purchase of articles for Public Parlor for $6.05 [Tools Mechl. Dept.] Prest. Willits reported the purchase of a planer for the Mechl. Dept. for $500. also the following estimates for remaining tools needed by the department Iron tools $230.75 Wood " 151.54 (Student's Set) " " 148.18 (Special " ) Speed lathe 150. (For Power Blower 50. Shafting & Pulleys 100. Material 200. Shed for [illegible in original] 150. blacksmith shop. One additional lathe 220. 2 lathe castings 80. $1480.47 On motion of Col. McCreery, Prof MacLouth was authorized to expend $1480. for items as above specified. Prof. Carpenter exhibited the new blank book just made for keeping track of cost of repairs in time and materials. [Military tactics] Prest. Willits presented a communication from Lt. Lockwood relative to class room military instruction. and recommended [End page 488] [Begin page 489] such an arrangement of classes as would admit of this in some manner It was resolved that the question to drill, and time for the study of military science be referred to Prest. Willits with full power to prescribe the hours for each and that he be requested to report a program for the same at the next meeting. [B.S] The degree of Bachelor of Science was conferred on the following named members of the Senior class. Farmer - Edwin S. Antisdale Clerk - William S. Baird Teach - Edward A. Bartmess. Lawyer - Richard M. Bates Teacher - Fred L. Chappell Farm - James Y. Clark Chemist Expt Station – C.B. Collingwood Law – James A. Dart Farm – Hiram T. French Farmer – Harry P. Gladden Teacher – Elwyn T. Gardner Bank – Robert W. Hemphill Jr. Veterinarian – Theries D. Hinebauch Farmer – Charles H. Hoyt Teach – Edward R. Lake Teacher – Glen C. Lawrence Teach – John W. Mathews Farm – George Morrice (Prof) Farmer – Julius R. Newton Farmer – Lewis G. Palmer Teach Dead – Truman L. Parker Medicine – Wilbur I. Power Merchant – George E. Sprang Law – Dorr J. Sryker Law – Harris E. Thimas Dairy man – James D. Towar Dairy man – Perry G. Towar Teach – Hubert M. Wells Law – Frank M. Woodmansee. [Postmaster] It was resolved that this Board recommend to the Postmaster General the appointment of Henry G. Reynolds as Postmaster at the Agricultural College in the place of Robert G. Baird deceased. [ " ] Mr Chamberlain moved that the expenses of the College Post Office including those of collecting and delivering the mails shall be paid by the postmaster . The motion prevailed. [ " ] It was resolved that the President of the College be requested to write to the Postmaster General certifying a copy of the resolution recommending the appointment of HG Reynolds as postmaster and forward same through Mr Winans. [McLouth Furnace] It was resolved that Prof. MacLouth be au- thorized under advice of building committee to purchase a furnace for his house A letter from C. Adair of Kentucky was re- ferred to Prof. Johnson (referring to seed wheat) The Board adjourned to 8 a.m. [Secty. Absence] It was resolved that Secretary Reynolds be paid $100 for his services prior to August 5th and that he be granted leave of absence from August 21st to Sept. 9th and that he be authorized to engage at his own expense such clerical assistance as may be needed. It was Also resolved that Assistant Secretary H.W. Baird [End page 489] [Begin page 490] be granted leave of absence from Aug 24 to Sep. 2nd. The Board then adjourned to 8 a.m. Aug. 19th Wednesday August 19th 8 a.m. The Board met according to adjournment with the same members present as on the previous evening. [Roof: Paint] It was ordered that the roof of Williams Hall be painted under the direction of the Building Committee [Secty. House] It was resolved that Mr Reynolds be authorized to make such necessary expenditures on the Secretary's house as may be approved by the Building Committee. [M.S.] The Board then voted to take a recess till 4 pm to enable them to attend the Commencement Exercises but assembled soon after at the call of the President and by unanimous vote conferred the degree of Master of Science on Hon. Chas J. Monroe and Chas. W. McCurdy Wednesday Aug. 19th 4 p.m. The Board assembled with the same mem- bers present as before and Governor Russell A. Alger in addition [Inaugural] It was resolved that the Secretary be in- structed to have printed for general circulation 10000 copies of President Willit's inaugural address. The Board then adjourned to meet at Kalamazoo on Tuesday September 15th at 8 p.m. Henry G. Reynolds, Secty. [End page 490] [Begin page 491] Kalamazoo, Mich. Tuesday, Sept. 15. '85 The Board met pursuant to adjournment at the Burdick House at 8 p.m. There were present Governor R.A. Alger, Messrs F. Wells, H. Chamberlain T.D.Dewey, C.E. Rising, C.G. Luce, Edwin Willits & Secty. Reynolds. [Minutes] The minutes of the meetings of August 18th and 19th were read and approved with the insertion of the name of Chas W McCreery as one of those receiving the degree of Master of Science. [Military Report Adopted] President Willitts reported as follows on the Military Dept. 1st. All students are required to labor 3 hours a day, from 1 to 4 p.m. except. – 2nd. Those in the Military, who shall stop work at 3 p.m. and drill till 4 p.m. 3rd. Military drill and classes shall be voluntary but if chosen shall be compulsory through the term. 4th, Uniforms are not compulsory until new suits are needed 5th, Seniors, who are officers in the Military shall attend a class in tactics four days in the week from 4 to 5 p.m. About one half of the students are now in Military Gov. Alger, Could you pay Freshmen for time spent in drill? I wd. like to see every Freshman in the military company It would improve their carriage & develop their physique & patriotism. Prest. Willits, Some Freshmen come predjudiced against the military or uncertain of their ability to carry it along with the course. Prest. F. Wells, I think we have no authority to pay for time spent in drill. Prest. Willits. The drill is educational and does not prop- erly classify with paid labor. We hope to introduce other forms of unpaid educational labor quite largely. Gov. Alger. The military will aid materially in the disci- pline of the institution. Prest. Willits, Predjudice against the military is disap- pearing and I think another year will see it wholly removed. [Furnace] Mr Dewey reported purchase for $150.00 of coal furnace for Prof. Mac Louth's house; also having authorized Prof. MacLouth to put down a drive well at his house [Painting Bid] Mr Dewey reported the following bid of L.D. Partlow for painting on Williams Hall Shingles, with 2 coats shingle paste $113.00 Comice " " " Sherwin & Williams lead paint 144. Porches " " " " " " " " 10. Total $267.00 [End page 491] [Begin pge 492] [Bailey $50. Drain] It was resolved: That Professor Bailey be authorized to expend the remaining $50. of the $100. appropriated therefor, for drainage on the Horticultural Dept. [MacLouth $100. apparatus] Also, that Prof. MacLouth be authorized to expend ma $100. of the $350. for class room apparatus in Mathe^tical & Engineering ^ Dept. for apparatus in illustration of acoustics. [Music] Also, that $50.00 be paid from Current Expense afc for music at the Inaugural Address of Prst. Willits, as per account of same by F.S. Kedzie, on file. [Military] plan Also, That the ^ reported by Prest. Willits, as entered on page 491, for military drill and instruction be adopted. [Engineer] Also, whereas Mr Wiseman was employed at a salary of $600. for the first year on the understanding that if his services were satisfactory for that time, he should a receive at the rate of $700. per year there^fter, therefore it was Resolved that Mr Wiseman's services are satisfactory and he is to receive at the rate of $700. per year after the close of his first year. [Prof Nelson] Prest. Willits reported Dr Abbot confined to his bed and that Prof. Nelson can be secured to help in his work; that he (Prest. W.) can carry the 80 History students and the Sophr. Rhetoricals for the first half of the term and would propose paying Prof. Nelson $25.00 per week and transportation, for last 9 weeks of term. On motion of Mr Dewey this question was referred to Prest. Willets with power to act. [Paint Steps] It was resolved that the outside steps of Wil- liams Hall and Wells Hall be cheaply painted un- der direction of President Willits. [Bailey Leave of Absence] It was resolved that Prof. Bailey be granted leave of absence during the winter vacation till time for the Institute. The Board then took a recess till 7.30 p.m. the next day and at that time adjourned sub- ject to the call of the President. [End page 492] [Begin page 493] Capitol at Lansing Mich. Nov. 30th 1885 The State Board of Agriculture met at the call of President Wells at 7.30 p.m. with all the members prsent except. – Governor alger. Drs. Kedzie, Beal and Grange and Profs Cook and Johnson were also present. Dr Kedzie reported the completion of the new coping on the Chem & Laboratory and on behalf of the Committee on Institutes presented the following report which upon motion of Col. McCreery was adopted [Institutes] Institutes for February 1885 1st Hudsonville: Ottawa Co. Feby 2nd and 3rd begin 7 p.m. Feb. 2. W.J. Beal, R.C. Carpenter and Saml. Johnson 2nd Rochester. Oakland Co. Feby 4th and 5th R.C. Carpenter, C.A.A. Grange and R.C. Kedzie 3rd St. Louis, Gratiot Co. Feb 9 and 10th L. McLouth, A.J.