Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1894 [Begin page 50] Lansing Mich. Jan 22. 1894. Board met at the Hudson House, the date having been changed from January 8th by consent. Members present, Wells, Chamberlain, Moore, Gorton and the Secretary. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with. [Relative to Prof of Zoology & Entomology] The President brought up the matter of the appointment of a professor of Zoology and Entomology. [WB Barrons apptd salary $180000 & house] It was resolved: That Prof. W.B. Barrons be offered the chair of Zoology and Entomology at a salary of $1800.00 and house. [Resignation of GH Hicks] The resignation of G.H Hicks was received and accepted. [President to sel- ect asst in Botany] It was resolved: That President Gorton be authorized to select an assistant in Botany in place of Gilbert H. Hicks resigned. [Relative to the establishment of Poultry Department] It was resolved: That the establishment of a Poultry Department be referred to the President and Sec- retary with power to act according to their judgement. [Mr Stone transferred to College work, ½ of Mumfords salry frm Exp Stu fund.] It was resolved: That Mr. Stevens be transferred to college work and that his salary be paid from [End page 50] [Begin page 51] college funds after February 1st, 1894 and that one half of Mr. Mumford's salary be paid from Exper- iment Station funds. [Relative to file for bulletins] The matter of files for bulletins of the Ag- ricultural Department of Experiment Station was put over until next meeting. [Thanks of the Board to IM Weston] The thanks of the Board were tendered to Hon. K.M. Weston for a [sodan?] chair presented to the college. [Adjourned] Board adjourned to meet at the Capitol, Monday, Feb, 12th, 1894. Lansing Mich., Feb. 12th, 1894. [Members present] Board met at the Hudson House, Members present, President Wells, Garfield, Moore, Glidden, Gorton, and the Secretary. [Minutes approved] Minutes of Dec 4th, meeting read and approved. [Minutes approved] Minutes of Jan 22nd, meeting read and approved. [Prof WD Barrows accepts] Pres Gorton reported the acceptance of Prof. Barrows of the chair of Zoology and Entomology. [Holdsworth leave of absence extended] It was resolved; that Prof. Holdsworth's leave of absence be extended to April 1st. [H.M. Longyear instructor in botany] Prof. Gorton reported the selection of H.M. Longyear as instructor in Botany. Approved. [Purchase of lumber ordered] The Secretary was authorized to purchase a car of lumber for repairs, and for the Mechanical Dept. [Dr Edwards bill 3800 allowed] A neglected bill of Dr. Edwards for expenses in coming to meet the Board at its request previous to his appoint- ment in 1890, amounting to $38.00 was ordered paid. [Prof Barrows bill ordered paid] It was resolved; that the bill of Prof. W.B. Barrows for expenses coming to Lansing at request of Board, be [End page 51] [Begin page 52] allowed and paid. [Desk for Prof Taft] It was resolved that a desk be purchased by Prof. Taft. to be paid for with funds allowed his department. [Relative to foreman Hort dept.] The selection of a Foreman for the Horticultural Dept. was left with the President and Prof. Taft. [Tools for black- smith shop & foundry] It was resolved that $140.00 be used from the funds of the Mechanical Dept. for the purchase of tools for the Blacksmith shop and Foundry. [2500 for hood for ventilator Exp Station Chemical Dept] It was resolved; that $25 be appropriated from Experi mental Station funds for a hood for ventilator for room in Chemical Department. [Repairs to Dorm- itories .] The Secretary was authorized to make such repairs on rooms in the Dormitories as he thinks are needed. [H.E. Van Norman employed in Dairy @ 20¢ per hour] It was resolved that Prof. Smith be authorized to employ Mr H.E. Van Norman inthe Dairy Dept. for such time as needed, at 20 cts. per hour. [Request of Prof Cook for reimburs- ment for repairs to house.] A request of Prof. Cook. for re-imbursement for certain additions and repairing on the house occupied by him, being before the Board; it was resolved; that if any repairs are made to any dwelling occupied by an employee of the College, in his own discretion, the board shall not be expect- ed to pay for such additions or repairs. [Relative to Combination Bulletin.] Resolved that the new Combination Bulletin of the Experiment Station which covers several subjects and is neatly bound in tinted cover, meet the approbation of the Board and we commend the continuation of the plan to the Station Council. [Delegates to Dairy- mans convention] Pres. Gorton, Mr. Moore, Prof. Smith and the Secretary were elected delegates to the Dairyman Convention held at Saginaw Feb. 14th and 15th. [Delegates to State Hort. meeting] Mr Garfield and Mr. Glidden were elected delegates to the State Horticultural Meeting at Charlotte, Feb 14 – 15th. [End page 52] [Begin page 53] The chairman of the Finance Committee reported an apportionment of funds to the departments as follows: [Apportionment of funds for first 6 mo of 1894] The chairman of the Finance Committee with the Secretary of the Board have this day gone very carefully over the department expenses and assuring that the current account will be credited during the coming six months with $36000.00. I beg leave to submit the following figures as suggested apportionment of this fund for the first half of 1894. I place it along side of the last apportionment that the Board may see in Worlds Fair deficit, and an increased salary account, abundant reasons for the shortage in other items: Suggested, first 6 months of 1894. Heating $5000.00 Salaries 17000.00 Farm Dep. 3000.00 Garden. Dep. 2000.00 Worlds Fair 1000.00 Offices 1200.00 Sundry Academic 50.00 Mechanical Dep 2300.00 English 150.00 Political Economy 50.00 Chemistry 600.00 Botany 600.00 Mathematics 250.00 Zoology 100.00 Military Dep. 150.00 Veterinary 100.00 Physics 400.00 Drawing 50.00 Catalogues 1893 475.00 Contingent 1525.00 Submitted with the recommendation that the apportionment for ensuing six months be adopted Chas. W. Garfield, For Finance Committee. The report was adopted. Adjourned to meet at the Capitol, Tuesday evening March 6th. [End page 53] [Begin page 54] State Board of Agriculture Regular meeting Tuesday, Mar 6th, 1894. Met at Hudson House, Lansing. All members present except Mr. Phelps. [Minutes approved] Minutes of last meeting read and approved. [Relative to meeting of Jany 22 – 94] It was resolved that the proceedings, and action taken by members of the Board (less than a quorum being present) at the meeting of Jan. 22nd., 1894, be approved and stand as the record of the Board. [Mrs EM. Kedzie, as instructor in drawing at salary 5000 per mo until April 1.] Pres. Gorton reported that it had been found necessary to engge an instructor in drawing, and that Mrs. E. MKedzie had been engaged at $50 per month until April 1st, approved. [Report of Exp Sta Council] Report of Experiment Station Council, outlining the work of the Station for the coming year presented and laid over until Tuesday. [$10000 per year allowed JN Hatch for house rent.] It was resolved that Mr J. N. Hatch be allowed $100.00 per year for house rent. [AA Crozier apptd ast agriculturist $100000 per year] Pres. Gorton reported the selection of Mr. A.A. Crozier as assistant agriculturist of Experiment Station, at a salary of $1000.00 per year to begin Mar. 15th. Approved. [H.S. Dunning to take charge of poultry work @50000 per year etc] Pres. Gorton also reported the selection of H.S. Dunning to take charge of the poultry work to begin April. 1st. at a salary of $500.00 per annum, part of his time to be devoted to other work. Approved. [Consideration of bills due the college] The disposition of an unpaid bill due the College being under consideration, it was resolved that all cash sales of each department of the College reported daily to the Secretary for presentation and collection. [Bills against the College to be certified to by the heads of the various departments] College It was resolved, that all bills against the ^ for supplies ordered through the departments, shall be certified to by the proper officer in the department and reported at once to the Secretary who shall place the bills on the proper College forms, and pay only when accompanied by requisitions heretofore prescribed by this Board. [Memorial from State Board of Health taken from table and not adopted] The memorial from the State Board of Health heretofore presented was taken from the table for [End page 54] [Begin page 55] consideration and it was resolved that in view of the fact that our course of study is so full, and that the general subject of hygiene is now treated, inci- dentally, as fully as can be expected in a technical school of agriculture and mechanic arts, it is not ex- pedient to introduce the suggested feature of a chair of Sanitary Science into the curriculum of the College [Report of delegate to State Dairy convention] [Report of delegate to State Hort Society] Mr. Moore reported that the delegates appointed at the last meeting attended the State Dairy Con- vention at Saginaw and took part in its proceed- ings. Mr Garfield reported attendance at the meeting of State Horticultural Society at Charlotte as delegate from the Board. [Recess] A recess was taken to meet at the College at 9 O'Clock A.M Wednesday March 7th. Wednesday at College [Mr Gladden reptd regarding Institutes] Preliminary plan for Institute work for 1894-5- presented] Board met with all members present but the Governor and Mr. Phelps. Mr Glidden reported in regard to the series of institutes held during the winter. Mr. Garfield presented a preliminary plan for institute work for 1894-5, which was referred to the committee on Institutes and the President, to be approved at next meeting. [Right of way for drain through farm granted] [Request, from Supt Prison Farm Declined] A communication was received from the drain commiss- ioner of the township of Meridan asking for a right of way through a portion of the college farm for a township drain; the same was granted and the President was authorized to sign contract. A request for co-operative experiment work from A.W. Jewett, Supt. of the Jackson Prison Farm was declined. [Expenditures of Experiment Station] The committee on Experiment Station reported that the expenditures be made as follows: Salaries to remain the same as before. For Agricultural Department 2250.00 " Horticultural " 1800.00 " Chemical " 400.00 " Apiary " 500.00 " Poultry 250.00 [End page 55] [Begin page 56] For Entomological Dep $100.00 [Relative to the cause, Prevention of Smut in corn, wheat, oats, and barley] We recommend the continuation of the investigations regarding the cause and prevention of smut in corn, wheat, oats, and barely, best methods of treating seeds, or other methods of prevention. We recommend that this experiment be first on the list, and receive all the attention necessary to a complete solution of the problem, if possible, and that the Botanist and Chemist be instructed to co-operate with the Agriculturalist in this work. [Experiments with corn] Experiments with corn varieties methods of planting and cultivation, improvements in yield, and planting of the largest medium and smallest sized Kernels. [Continuation of field-testing methods, etc.] Continuation of plats of varieties of oats recommended; field testing of methods of cultivation with varieties whose values are established; on sod, fall and spring plowed, on clean stubble not plowed, to determine relative yield and cost. Wheat in plats, crossing varieties with a view to improvement in yield and quality, and testing new varieties. [Grass testing] Grasses, testing and proveing new varieties, not in general use for meadow and pasture, and the distribution of seeds of such as may be found valuable. [Forage plants] Forage plants, and plants for green manuring, soya bean, millet, cow pea, Lathyrus silvestris, spurry, [sim?] flower etc. Continuation of experiments in lamb and sheep feeding. [Sundry experiments recomended as effect of silage etc.] Sundry experiments as recommended by the Agriculturalist, as "effect of Silage on Milk" Commercial value of Ensilage, etc the effect of narrow vs. wide nutritive ratios of grain in growing animals, fattening and milk production. [Recomending the continuation of exp s by Hort dept] We advise the continuation of the experiments with potatoes by the Horticultural Dep; testing the varieties of fruits and vegetables, strawberries, tomatoes potatoes beans and sweet corn in particular; trying with the different crops, both fruit and vegitable, the effects of different methods of cultivation pruning, training, etc., including the trial of sub. irrigation [End page 56] [Begin page 57] for celery. Experiments with insecticides and fungicides. [Sub irrigation] Trying the sub-irrigation in the green house for lettuce, violets and other crops. [So Haven] Continuation of the work at South Haven, in testing varieties of fruits. [Crossing & selection of vegetables] The improvement by crossing and selection of fruits and vegetables. [Analyses & uses of plaster Anylses and uses of plaster, especially on the influence of plaster on radiation of plants. [Composition of oat straw at different periods] Composition of oat straw at different periods of growth for fodder, and the continuation of experiments regarding the source of nitrogen in plants, and the meteriological observations. [Celery Rust] A careful study of celery rust, and experiments in the inoculation of parasitic fungi on some of the other most troublesome weeds. [Insects affecting clover] A careful study of the insects affecting clover, and a continuation of the study of our green house pests. [Rye] The early sowing of rye for pasture for green manuring. [Apiary] The continuation of apiary work by R.L. Taylor at Lapeer. Report accepted and adopted [25000 from Exp Sta fund to building repair fund.] [50000 for Poultry House] It was resolved that a sum not to exceed $250.00 be appropriated from the Experiment Station fund to reim- burse the building repair fund for improvements in the dairy room and $500.00 for buildings for Poultry Dep., to be expended under the direction of the Director and Secretary. [Hillsdale Fair] It was resolved that the sum of 362.50 be [End page 57] [Begin page 58] appropriated to pay a balance of expenses accruing for exhibiting at the Hillsdale Fair in 1892. [Location of Hospital construction under Pres & Secy etc etc] It was resolved that the building for hospital be located on the public road on the north side of the College grounds, north of the experiment apartment houses, and fronting town line road, and that it be constructed under the direction of the President and Secretary of the College within the appropriation; including heating and equipment. [Repairs to Library etc etc] It was resolved that a closet and toilet room be fitted up to connect with the Library under the direction of the President and Secretary, and that the office of the Librarian be improved. [Location of Sheds etc] The location of sheds authorized by special appropriation was made south of the tool barn and their construction was ordered under the direction of the President and Secretary [Apiary] Resolutions adopted by the State BeeKeepers Association approving the apiary experiment work and advising its con- tinuance under the direction of Mr. R.L. Taylor of Lapeer was presented and referred to the Experiment Station Committee. [Emergy grinder & reduction wheel] It was resolved that the Mechanical Dep. be allowed to purchase an emergy grinder at $200.00 and a reduction wheel at $28.00. [Repairs to building etc ordered] The committee on buildings recommended that the office of the Engineering Department be papered and wood work painted, and that the office in Physical Laboratory be painted and papered, the classroom ceiling papered, walls Kalso- mined, wood work and floor painted, all of which was authorized. [Next meeting Mar 28, 1894] It was resolved that the Board adjourn to meet at the Capitol, March 28th., 94 at 7.30 P.M. State Board of Agriculture March 28, 1894. Met at Hudson House, Lansing at 7.30 P.M., Wednesday March 28, 1894. [Minutes approved] [Thos Durkin foreman of gardens] All members present. Minutes of last meeting read, amended and approved. President Gorton reported the [End page 58] [Begin page 59] engagement of Thos. Durkin as foreman of the gardens at $500.00 per year. [Memberhip in Association College & Exp Station] [Need of new mower for Hort dept. referred to committee] A bill for membership of College in "Asso- ciation of Colleges and Experiment Stations" of $15.00 was allowed and ordered paid. A bill of same amount for Experiment Station membership was allowed. The need of a new mower for the Horticultural Dep was referred to a committee on botany and horticulture. Adjourned to meet at the College at 9 A.M. Thursday, March 29, '94. College, March 29, '94. Board met at 9 o'clock A.M. All present but the Governor. [Repair to Bee House & Herdsman house recommended] The Committee on buildings recommended certain repairs on Bee House and such repairs on the Herdsman's house as may be determined by the President and Secretary. [Report in favor of purchase of meadow mower & a horse lawn mower] The Committee on horticulture and botany reported in favor of purchasing a meadow mower and a horse lawn mower for the Horticultural Department. The same was authorized to be purchased by Prof. Taft. [Land Grant] Mr Phelps asked to be excused from serving on the Land Grant committee, _ Which the President granted and Mr. Moore was appointed in his place. It was resolved that the Committee on Land Grant be authorized to take such measures as they may deem best in regard to re-appraisal of College lands and in carrying out the provision of the legislative act of 1893. [Next meeting to be at Grayling May 15. 94] It was resolved that the next meeting of the Board be held at Grayling Station on Tuesday, May 15, next. Adjourned. [End page 59] [Begin page 60] Board Meeting at Grayling Station May 15th, 1894. one o'clock P.M. Present, Wells, Chamberlain, Garfield, Moore, Gorton, Glidden and Secretary – Absent Phelps and the Governor. [Bancroft house Saginaw] On motion, adjourn to meet at Bancroft house, Sag- inaw at 8 P.M. same day. Met at Bancroft House at 8 P.M. same members present. [Library books Experiment Sta fund.] It was resolved that $500.00 be appropriated from experiment funds for Library books, to be expended under direction of Experiment Station council. [Van Norman engaged at 4500 per mo] Prof. Smith was authorized to hire Mr. Van Norman for Experiment Station work at $45.00 per month. [Team] It was resolved that a team be purchased for farm experiment Station by President and Secretary. [College Lands] [Col HH Hinds.] It was resolved that Col. H.H. Hinds be authorized to look over the Agricultural College lands in the counties of Wexford, Antrim and the west part of Otsego and report to this Board at its next meeting, and that he be allowed $10.00 per day and his expenses. [Cement Walk] It was resolved that a cement walk be built, from library west to meet with walk to Abbott Hall, also connect walk west of Chemical Laboratory – under direction of President, Secretary and Prof. Taft. [Delegate to agrl chemists at Washington DC.] It was resolved that Prof. F.S. Kedzie be sent as delegate from the College to the meeting of Association of Agricultural Chemists at Washington in August. [Institutes] Report of Institute Committee of Faculty on schedule of Institutes for next winter presented as follows. To the Committee on Institutes of the State Board of Agriculture: Regarding Institutes for the coming winter, the committee from the faculty respectfully [End page 60] [Begin page 61] recommend as follows: -- That there shall be held nine institutes, commencing on Monday evening and closing on Thursday evening; that no institutes be held before Jan 1st; that delegate assistants be sent to all state conventions devoted to any branch of Agriculture, and that delegates be sent to short insti- tutes held by farmers clubs, when requested by them; and that one man be held responsible for each of the nine institutes, and for only one; that the institutes be divided into three classes; namely, Fruit[,?] Stock and Dairying, and General; that for the first three institutes the following be conductors: Chas. W. Garfield, L.R. Taft, and R.J. Coryell; for the Dairy and Stock: C.D. Smith I.H. Butterfield and F.B. Mumford; and for the General: A.C. Glidden, W.J Beal, and E.A.A. Grange. We further recommend that the industrial work in household science become a part of the institutes so far as possible, and with it instruction in floriculture; that suitable instruction to the local manager be furnished considerably in advance of the institute; and we respectfully ask that the places for holding the institutes be determined upon as soon as practicable. All of which is respectfully submitted. Clinton D. Smith, L.T Taft, F.S Kedzie, Committee on Institutes. Accepted and adopted. [Proposition to Electric Railway Co] It was resolved that the Board authorize the President of the College to make the following proposition to the Lansing Electric railway. That in consideration that the Electric line be extended to a point north of the Library building in the highway. the College will erect a neat waiting room, build a sidewalk from the terminus to the College offices, and subscribe for $200.00 worth of tickets provided the tickets can be made available for packages as well as pass- engers. [Tuberculin tests] It was resolved that the matter of tuberculin test be left with the President and Secretary. [Sale of cattle] The sale of young cattle was left with the President and Secretary. [End page 61] [Begin page 62] [Purchase of Jersey Bull authorized] It was resolved that the purchase of a Jersey Bull be left with the President and Secretary and Prof. Smith at a cost not to exceed $50.00 [Advertising] It was resolved that the President be authorized to take a half page advertisement in the Lansing directory at a cost of $10.00 [Experiments] Certain experiments in manures outlined by the President was authorized under direction of the director of the station. [Microscopes authorized purchased] It was resolved that Dr Beal be allowed to purchase 12 microscopes at $6 each. [Experiment work Grayling discontinued] It was resolved that Experiment work at Grayling be abandoned for the present. [Removal of tools from Grayling to the College] It was resolved that Prof Smith be authorized to move the tools and implements belonging to the Experiment Station at Grayling, to the College [Next meeting So Haven June 12 – 94] Adjourned to meet at South Haven Station Tuesday, June, 12th. Board Meeting at South Haven June 13, 1894. Present, - Mr. Wells, Chamberlain, Moore, Garfield, Glidden Pres. Gorton, and the Secretary. Absent, - Mr Phelps and the Governor. [Minutes approved] [Report of HH Hind] Minutes of last meeting read and approved. H.H. Hinds reported on the examination of the lands in Wexford Co. [Degree of MS conferred on FB Mumford of 90] On recommendation of the faculty, the dgree of M.S. was conferred on F.B. Mumford of the class of 90 [Michanical dept] The purchase of an extensometer for the Michanical Dep. was authorized. [Date of Commencement] On recommendation of the faculty, the date of com- mencement for 1894, was changed from Aug. 14th to Aug. 10th. [End page 62] [Begin page 63] [Report relative to degree M.S. relating to Alumni] The following report and recommendation of the committee on M.S. degree relating to Alumni of the College was approved and adopted: - This College was founded to give "thorough theoretic and practical instruction in those sciences and arts which bear directly upon Agriculture and kindred industrial pursuits," and especially the application of science and the Mechanic Arts to practical Agriculture. But to the popular apprehension, the College is the promoter of Agriculture in the restricted sense, and unless it makes farmers of its students, it fails of its duty, and is sharply criticised. In the Agricultural course, the honors held out to graduates are only Master of Science. The graduate is to win his spurs by unusual proficiency in some one of the sciences upon which agriculture is founded, and the degree of. M.S. would seem to be out of place unless founded upon science. The question arises whether the Agri- cultural student stands a fair chance for College honors in competition with students of special science. The student in Chemistry, Botany, Entomology, Political Scienc, etc., etc, can bring forward evidences of study and of scientific progress as grounds for M.S. The restricted field of study comes out in bold relief in contrast with the general field of research that takes in all the sciences. But what show for College honors has the graduate who goes on the farm and daily uses and applies the whole circle of these sciences? Does not the fact that he goes to farming put up the bars against College honors, and make him only a farmer? Ought the College to thus shake out of her lap and forget the very class for which she was created? In 1870 the faculty adopted the plan of recommend- ing those graduates who spent three years on the farm for degree of M.S. This method exercised no discrim- ination and conferred no honor. It was unsatisfactory, and was abandoned long ago. Master of Agriculture. Besides the degree of Master of Science, the Board of Agriculture has in a few instances conferred special degrees, such as Master of Agriculture and Master of Horticulture. But farming, gardening, fruit raising [End page 63] [Begin page 64] and stock breeding are only different phases of the broader subject, Agriculture, - - everything connected with the soil. Master of Agriculture therefore would seem to cover the whole field and include all the specializations named. We have graduates who have gone into agricultural pursuits – farming, fruit-growing, stock breeding, etc – who have made the name of the College honorable in their neighborhood. The college would honor itself by honoring them. A score of names might be mentioned worthy of such honorable destinction. Why not bestow a title on them which will be distinctive and significant of their calling, and which will be cherished and prized by the recipients? Why is not Master of Agriculture as appropriate as Master Mechanic. Such a title will be valued and honored when it is conferred only on those who are entirely worthy. If a committee shall thoroughly investigate each case, find the lines of Agriculture upon which he succeeds, secure a thesis on the special lines to develope the grounds of his success, or secure a Masters oration at College Commencement, relating to Agriculture in its broad sense, and then recommend only those unquestionally worthy for the degree of Master of Agriculture. The College banner might thus be advanced to the proud position to which it belongs. The College needs to come in touch with the soil in conferring post graduate degrees. I[n?] bestowing this degree upon graduates who have distinguished themselves in the special lines of work for which the Agricultural College was created, she will awaken the enthusiasm of the alumni, and exemplify the reason for her existance. [Report referred] Your Committee on M.S. Degree ask that this whole sub- ject of post-graduate degrees be respectfully referred to the Board of Agriculture for their consideration. A.R. Kedzie, Clinton D. Smith, H.K. Vedder [Purchase of Typewriters authorized] It was resolved that the Director and Secretary be authorized to purchase a Typewriter for the Agricultural Dep. and one for the Horticultural Department. [Micro photographic attachment] It was resolved that a micro-photographic att- achment the cost not to exceed $75.00 be purchased by the Director of the Exp Station. [End page 64] [Begin page 65] A recess was taken until Thursday, June, 14th at eleven o'clock. A.M. Thursday, June, 14th eleven A.M. Same members present except Mr. Moore. [Mr Gunson salary] It was resolved that the salary of Mr Gunson be $800.00 per year from June 1st, 1894. [Relative to Inventory] It was resolved that each head of Department, at the College be instructed to prepare an inventory list of all property belonging to his department with the values of June, 30th 1893 attached, and present the same to the Board at the next meeting. [Land in Alpena Co] It was resolved that the President be authorized to appoint an agent to examine certain lands in Alpena Co., viz. – S.W. ¼ of N.W ¼ and N ½ of NW ¼ of Sec 17, T. 32, R. 8 east. [Apportionments for 6 mo from June 30 -94] Mr Garfield of the Finance Committee reported the following apportionment for the different departments, for six months from June 30th., 1894. Heating and Cleaning $5000.00 Salaries 17000.00 Farm Department 3000.00 Horticultural Dep. 2000.00 Offices 1200.00 Sundry Acad. 50.00 Mechanical Department 2000.00 Eng. 100.00 Political Science 50.00 Chemical 600.00 Botanical Department 600.00 Mathematical 150.00 Zoological 200.00 Military 150.00 Veterinary 100.00 Physics 400.00 Drawing 50.00 Contingent 1500.00 Library, to purchase books 500.00 [Yards for Dr Edwards & Prof Vedder] It was resolved that Dr Edwards and Prof [End page 65] [Begin page 66] Vedder be allowed to build small yards about their barns. under the direction of the President and Supt. of grounds. [Next meeting July 9 – 94] It was resolved that when the Board adjourns it be to meet at the Board Rooms in the Capitol on July 9. at 7.30 P.M. Adjourned, Board Meeting. July 18, 1894. Present, President Wells, Messrs Chamberlain, Garfield, Philips Glidden, Pres. Gorton and Secretry. [Minutes approved] Minutes of last meeting read and approved. [Sale of land authorized] It was resolved that the Secretary notify the Com- missioner of the State Land Office to sell the North West Quarter of Sec 17 Town 32 North Range 8 E. [Resignation of RJ Coryell] The resignation of R.J. Coryell, assistant in Exp. Station was presented and accepted. [B.S. conferred on W Sagendorph] Mr W Sagendorph was recommended by the faculty for degree of BS. It was resolved that the degree be conferred. [Foreman of Iron Shop 75000] It was resolved that the salary of the Foreman of the Iron Shop be not to exceed $750. per annum. [Buildings] A request for bath room in Howard Terrace was referred to committee on buildings. [Delegate to Society Engineering at New York] It was resolved that Prof Vedder be sent as delegate from the college to the meeting of the society for the pro- motion of engineering education at New York Aug. 20, 23, 1894 [Delegates to State Hort meeting So Haven] It was resolved that Mr Garfield be a delegate from from the Board, and Prof's Taft and G.C. Davis, as delegates from the College to the State Horticultural Society meeting at South Haven Aug. 21st, 1894. The expenses of Prof's Taft and Davis be paid from the Institute Fund. [Stairs in Armory] The building of stairs in Armory was referred to Committee on Buildings. [End page 66] [Begin page 67] [Sale of wood shaper authorized] The President was authorized to sell a Wood Shaper now in the Mechanical Department. [Commencement orations] The matter of commencement orations was laid over till tomorrow. [Wheat distribution] The matter of request of Dr. Kedzie to procure wheat for distribution was put over till tomorrow. [Repairs to Heating apparatus] The repairs to the heating apparatus in Abbot Hall and repairs to pipes in Library Building was referred to Committee on Buildings. [$2500 for music for Commencement] The sum of $25.00 was appropriated for music at Commencement Exercises. Adjourned to meet at the College at 9 O'Clock A.M. Thursday 19th. July 19th. Board met at College as per adjournment. All members present except the Governor. [Relative to Electric Lt plant] It was resolved that the Secretary is hereby requested to report to the Board at the next session the aggregate expense of putting in the Electric Light Plant, with an estimate from Prof. Woodworth of how much further expend- iture will be required to complete it as intended under res- olution of the Board. [Bills not approved] Mr Garfield of the Finance Committee reported on some bills which he had not approved. [Bill for Motor laid on table] A bill for Motor to be used in the Farm Department of $200.00 was laid on the table. [Microscopes] A bill for Microscopes for Zoological Dep. of $6800 ws ordered approved. A bill for Microscopes for Botanical Department of $3400 was ordered approved. [End page 67] [Begin page 68] [Storage Battery] A bill for Storage Battery for Chemical Dep. of $7200 was ordered approved. [Physical Dept] A bill for books for Physical Dep. was allowed to be paid out of apportionment to that department. [Experiment Station Council meetings] It was resolved that the Council of the Experiment Station is hereby requested to hold regular meetings at stated intervals not less frequent than once each month and that through the Secretary a report of progress and an excerpt of the work accomplished and in course of accomplishment, be reported at each meeting of the State Board of Agriculture [Relative to Commencement Exercises] Resolved that it is the sense of the Board that the arrangements for the Cmomencement purely a faculty mat- ter that they should be settled by that body. That if the Faculty of the College desire to present some general plan for future commencements that is an invitation on past methods the Board will be very glad to carefully consider the same and designate its pleasure. [Fertilizer] The Secretary presented correspondence relating to Fertilizer licenses. Resolved that the correspondence presented by Sec- retary Butterfield concerning fees on Fertilizers be turned over to the committee on Exp. Station with the request that after consultation with the Chemist of the Exp. Station and taking legal counsel they report back their recommen- dations to the Board. [UP Hedrick assistant in Hort Exp Sta] The Chairman of Committee on employees recommended that Mr. U.P. Hedrick be assistant in Horticulture, Experiment Station at $500.00 per year from July 1st, 1894. [Assistant for Green house] The President was directed to employ an assistant in the Green House with the concurrence of the Committee on employees. [Assistant Librarian] It was resolved that an assistant Librarian be appointed at a salary of $40000 per year. [End page 68] [Begin page 69] The following communication was received from the Library Committee of the Faculty. [Report of Library Committee] To the Honorable Board of Agriculture. Gentlemen: _ The Library committee of the college faculty, would hereby respectfully recommend that in place of the numerous student assistants now employed in the library, there be appointed one permanent assistant librarian, devoting all his or her time to the work. We beg leave to offer for your consideration the following reasons for the recommenda- tions. 1st. The library has grown greatly within the past few years, and the work of the librarian has increased in much greater ratio than that of the mere growth of the library in size. The need for more help and skilled help is pressing. We have now as a part of our new catalogue system, a triple system of book entry, invaluable for giving the history of a book, statistics about them, etc., and for aiding in the detection of losses, but requiring time and skilled work to keep it abreast with current growth. On account of the size and consequently necessitated systematic arrangement of the library, readers require more attention and help than ever before. Purchase lists, exchange lists, and periodical lists have grown larger, and the handling of them more complicated. Within a very short time the number of visitors to the library has increased perhaps three fold, and proper courtesy to them, as well as considerations of prudence demand a large outlay of time on the part of the librarian. 2nd. We are incurring serious losses, Books, sometimes in themselves costly, sometimes parts of sets that can only with great difficulty be duplicated, disappear and have no indication of their whereabouts. The student assistants do the best they can, and are entirely blameless, but we think that with some responsible person, not a student, whose age and position would command respect and obedience, these posses would cease. This is the consideration that has had most weight with the committee. The matter seeemed urgent and of very great moment, and our duty seemed plainly to call for some action. 3rd. The work done would be, in amount and quality, more satisfactory. At present, the assistants merely [End page 69] [Begin page 70] Keep the library open for so many hours per day. They take no part in the current work of the library, because to train so many, and that too with so many changes, would be more than the librarian could do. With one person devoting all his or her time to the work, there would be a material gain in many directions. 4. The cost would be materially greater than it is now. As I understand the cost under the present system is something over two hundred dollars. For a very small increase, comparatively speaking, the change might be carried out. Very Respectfully Yours, Howard Edwards, W.J. Beal, F.B. Mumford Committee. [Relative to Securing a complete catalog of books in Library] Resolved that the Faculty Committee on Library is requested to act with the Librarian, in securing a complete catalogue of all books belonging to the Col- lege, wherever they may be located, and that all books in use in the different departments be charge to the heads of such departments, to the end that in the Librarians books there shall be continuously Kept a the location. record of ^ every book, that is College property. Resolved that the Faculty Committee on Library with the President of the College, be requested at its earliest opportunity to look over such books, pamphlets, and period- icals, as the committee may consider little or nor value to the Library and dispose of them in their discretion, ret aining only those of value to the College. [Relative to College athletics] The following resolution was offered and adopted. Whereas the system of College athletics as practiced in our institution does not appear to meet the respons- ibility placed upon the management of the College to secure for our young men well developed bodies as well as trained minds, because those who are in most need of Physical Culture are not stimulated under it to enter the training lists. Therefore resolved that a Committee of the Board shall be raised of which the President of the College shall be chairman, to report at a further meeting some plan within our means that shall correct as far as may be [End page 70] [Begin page 71] our present weakness in the Physical Culture of our young men, and which shall eliminate from the course of training any inter-collegiate tests during the College terms, but which shall include such courses in gymnastics and such athletic games, and performances at stated intervals on the College grounds as shall entertain and stimulate to the best exertion and desirable feat of skill. [Distribution of wheat grown on farm] It was resolved that the Agriculturalist of the Station, be authorized to purchase for distri bution, or distribute of the wheat grown upon the farm to farmers of the state at an expense of not to exceed $150.00. [Bill for Motor 20000 was approved] The bill for Electric Motor was taken from the table. The bill was ordered approved. [Shropshire Ram] It was resolved that the Farm Committee and Prof. Smith secure a Shropshire Ram by exchange or purchase at a price not to exceed $25.00. [Stairs in Armory authorized] Committee on buildings recommended that stairs for Armory be constructed by Secretary not to exceed $2500. Adopted. [Resignation of Mr Groesbeck accepted] The resignation of Mr. Groesbeck was received and accepted to take effect Aug. first. A recess was taken to nine o'clock P.M Board met at nine o'clock PM. [Board rooms in Agr'l Laboratory furnished] It was resolved that the Board Rooms in Agricultural laboratory be furnished under the direction of the President and Secretary. [Inventory] It was resolved that Mr Garfield and the Secretary be authorized to fix the prices to Inventory of College property. [Next meeting Aug 8th] It was resolved that the next meeting of the Board be held at the room in the Capitol on Wednesday August 8th at 7.30 P.M. Adjourned. [End page 71] [Begin page 72] Board Meeting August 8th, 1894. Met at Capitol. Present. Moore, Garfield, Glidden Secretary. Quorum not present, adjourned to meet at College at 9. A.M. Aug. 9th College Aug 9th 9 A.M. Board met. Present Garfield, Glidden, Moore, Gorton, Secretary. In absence of Pres Wells. Pres Gorton was made chair man. [Foreman of Iron Shop, V.V. Newell @ 50000 per year] The President recommended that V.V. Newell be engaged as foreman of the Iron Shop for the fall term, at the rate of $500.00 per year. Recommendation adopted and the President authorized to engage Mr Newell on the above terms. [Resignation of JH Hatch] The resignation of instructor J. H Hatch was presented and accepted. [C.C. Pashby] The President recommended that Mr. C. C Pashby be employed as assistant in mathematics at $500.00 per year to begin Aug. 20th 1894. [Wood Shaper Saw Table & Jig Saw] It was resolved that Prof. Weil be authorized to exchange a Wood-Shaper now in the shop for Saw Table and Jig-Saw the difference to be paid from appropriation to Mechanical department at an expense not to exceed $17500 [Relative to bath tub east end of Howard Terrace] It was resolved that the occupants of east end of Howard Terrace be allowed to put in bath tub, and closet on upper floor of Terrace as described in plan presented, provided there is no expense to the College, except necessary carpenter work. [Relative to the heating of Abbott Hall] It was resolved that the matter of heating Abbot Hall be left with the President, Secretary, and Prof Weil, with the authority to make such repairs and changes as seem nec essary for proper heating of the Hall. [A.C. Bird for honary degree of M. of Agriculture] The President reported that the Faculty recommended Mr. A.C. Bird of Highland, (a graduate of the College) [End page 72] [Begin page 73] for the honorary degree of Master of Agriculture. Recommendation adopted and degree conferred. [Operating Table] It was resolved that Dr Grange be allowed to purchase an Operating Table at an expense not to exceed $10000 [CJ Foreman assistant Librarian salary 40000] It was resolved that C.J. Foreman be appointed assist- ant Librarian at a salary of $40000 per annum, _ to begin Aug. 15th, 1894. Adjourned to Aug. 10th, 1894. College Aug. 10th. 1894. Board met at 9 A.M. [Bachelor of Science] Twenty members of the Senior Class were recommended for the degree of Bachelor of Science The recommendation was adopted and the degree conferred. [State Fair Detroit] It was resolved that the Mechanical department make an exhibit at the State Fair at Detroit. Adjourned to meet at the call of the President of the Board. Board Meeting. Sept 12th. 1894. The Board met at Hotel Ste Claire Detroit. Pres. Wells having designated above time and place of meeting. Present, Pres. Wells, Messrs. Chamberlain, Garfield, Moore, Glidden, Pres. Gorton and Secretary. [Relative to F.A Baker and others] Mr F.A. Baker of Detroit, appeared in behalf of himself and others for re-instatement of Juniors suspended by the Faculty near the close of the summer term. [Minutes approved] Minutes of meeting of July 18th read and approved. Minutes of meeting of August 8th, 9th and 10th [End page 73] [Begin page 74] of the Board at which there was not a quorum ^ present were read, approved and made a part of the record, and the proceedings were approved as action of the Board. President Gorton reported regarding matters at the College. [Resignation of FH Bender, wood shop] The resignation of F.H. Bender, foreman of the Wood Shop was presented and accepted. [Engagement of Mr Hoyt] The engagement of Mr Hoyt for the fall term at $8000 per month was approved. [G.C. Davis granted leave of absence] The President presented request of Mr. G.C. Davis, for leave of absence during winter vacation, which was granted. [Relative to work on road.] It was resolved that the Teams of the Farm Dep. and two teams of the Horticultural Dep. be allowed to work on the road two days for each team. Mr Newell was allowed at the rate of $1650 per year in lieu of rooms. [Relative to exhibit at Fairs, not granted] Requests of West Michigan Agricultural Society, county and of Washtenaw. ^ Agricultural Society requesting the College to exhibit at their respective fairs was not granted. [Relative to the Dairy Dep. etc] A report was presented from the Prof. of Agricul- tural relating to the Dairy Dep. and the addition of cheese making, which was laid over: also asking for the purchase of two farm wagons and a [fanning?] mill. Adjourned to 8 P.M. Sept. 13th. Board met at same place Sept 13th at 2 P.M. same members present [Delegates to Washington DC] Mr. Garfield was elected delegate from the College, and Pres Gorton from the Exp Station. to attend meeting of Association of Agricultural Colleges and Exp. Stations to held in Washington D.C. Nov. next. [End page 74] [Begin page 75] [Farm Wagons] The Farm Department was authorized to purchase two farm wagons at a cost of $10.00 for the two. [Blank book for Inventory] The Secretary was instructed to purchase a blank book suitable for entry of inventory of College property, and transcribe the inventory as approved at the end of each fiscal year: also one for Experiment Station. [Next meeting Oct 8.] It was resolved that when the Board adjourn it be to Monday Oct. 8th at the room in the Capitol. [Recess] A recess was taken to 7 o'clock P.M. Board met at 7 o'clock. Same members present. [Relative to Institutes] It was resolved that the Faculty Committee on Institutes be authorized to hold additional institutes other than those already provided for and engage such assistance from outside the College. [Abbott Hall] It was resolved that the expense of changes and repairs of heating apparatus in Abbott Hall be charged to the account of repairs of buildings. Board. Meeting Oct. 8th 1894. Board met at room in the Capitol, Monday evening Oct. 8th, at 7.30 P.M. Present, Pres. Wells, Messers. Chamberlain, Garfield, Moore, Glidden, Pres. Gorton, Secretary. [Minutes approved] Minutes of last meeting read and approved. [Abbot Hall, & suspended Students] President reported: repairs at Abbott Hall completed, also action of faculty regarding suspended students. [Collections of Statistics] It was resolved that the collection of statistics of the College regarding former students ^ be continued. [Relative to purchase of Milli- Ampere] It was resolved that the Physical Department [End page 75] [Begin page 76] be allowed to purchase a Milli-Ampere Meter at a cost of $2000. Also to rent Electric clock at a cost of $3000. [Lightning] The purchase of a Lightning Arrester was authorized. [Student Labor] A request of the Faculty referred to the Board to cons- true the law to student labor in the shop was presented and on motion was referred to Mr Garfield to report tomorrow. [Request for books] Pres. Gorton presented request of Dr Beal for purchase of books, laid on the table. [Flour testing apparatus] Dr. Kedzie requested the purchase of flour testing appa- ratus referred to Com. on Exp. Station. Adjourned to meet at the College Tuesday Oct 9th 9. A.M. Oct. 9th. 9 A.M. Board met at the College. Same members present as before [Prof Chamberlain leave of absence] Prof. P.M. Chamberlain was granted leave of absence during the winter vacation. [Elec Pressure Cond.] The purchase of an Electrical Pressure Condenser for the Physical Dept. was authorized. [Student Labor Committee report] Mr Garfield of special committee of whom was referred request of the faculty, regarding required labor in the shops reported as follows. As a special committee to whom was referred the query of the faculty, as to whether in case a mechanical student who comes to the College well equipped on certain lines of shop work, can have granted him the privilege of utilizing the time which would ordinarily be given to be-coming proficient in these lines to other College work; in other words have this much shop work stand to his credit. I beg leave to report. The labor system is a cardinal principle of [End page 76] [Begin page 77] our college plan, its existance as a feature of our meeting does not depend solely upon the importance of proficiency in manual operations. The relationship between our mental and physical tuition, and the desirability of maintaining both as supplimentary parts of our education has been advocated from the organ- ization of the College, with such force and success, and has been accompanied by so satisfactory an outcome, that the cherished friends of the College and its heartiest supporters will be impatient of any attempt to in any degree, change this system, and while the suggested innovation may have strong arguments in its favor, and the objections reduced to a minimum because the case is connected with the Mechanical Department, which is not technically recognized by the statute defining the position of manual labor at the College. Still, I feel that broadly all departments of the College as far as the work is concerned, should have the same general rulings, which shall comport with the genius of our system. I would simply suggest that in case students come to us who are so far proficient in shop or farm manipulations, as not to require the advantages of this branch of our education, there is no valid excuse for them to choose our College, to secure the kind of education they desire, and they are not the class for whom the magnificient endowment was intended. We desire to attract to us young men who need this very discipline, and our system is arranged to this end. It is not wise to legislate or interpret our statutes to accommodate special cases not contemplated in our organic law. This brief statement might be quite strongly enforced by collateral testimony, from the best friends of the College, and who are most deeply interested in its welfare and success. Respectfully submitted Chas W. Garfield [Experiment Station] Secretary presented petition of occupants Experiment Station Apartment Building and repairs to house, referred to Com. on Buildings. [End page 77] [Begin page 78] [Institute] A request for assistance at Institute at Stephenson was left with the President with power. [Exp Station] Secretary read proceedings of Exp Station Council for Sept. and October. [Fees for Dairy course 200] It was resolved the fee for Dairy Short Course be $200 each student. [Stock scale] Dep The purchase of small Stock Stock scale for Farm ^ Exp. Station was authorized. The Prof. of Agriculture was authorized to employ an assistant on Dairy work with the advice of the President. [Alumni] Pres. Wells was authorized to invite a Committee of Alumni to meet with Board at next meeting. [Delegate to Washington D.C.] Pres. Wells was appointed additional delegate to Wash- ington to attend meeting of Colleges and Exp. Stations. [Furniture in Agrl Laboratory] The manner of furnishing rooms in Agricultural Laboratory was referred to Mr Chamberlain. [Purchase of flour tester authorized] The purchase of Flour Tester for Chemical Depart- ment Experiment Station was authorized at a cost of about $3000 [Recess] Board took a recess to 3 o'clock P.M. 3 P.M. Board met after recess. [Committee on Athletics] President Wells appointed Mr Garfield and Mr Moore with the President as chairman, committee on ath- letics provided for by resolution at meeting July 19th [Next meeting Nov 1 . 94] Adjourned to Thursday Nov. 1st, at room in Capitol [End page 78] [Begin page 79] Board met Nov. 1st at Room in Capitol at 7.30 P.M. Present, Wells, Garfield, Chamberlain, Moore, Glidden Gorton, and Secretary. Mintues of last meeting read and approved. [Relative to the Institute at Stephenson] Pres. Gorton reported that the expense of sending delegate to attend Institute at Stephenson would be about $7500 and he thought too large to warrant the expense. [Engineers Level] It was resolved that Prof. Vedder be allowed to purchase an Engineers level at a cost of $13500 to be paid from funds of his department. [Request for Bath tub in Prof Vedders house] A request of Prof. Vedder to allow him to put bath-tub in his house referred to Committee on build ing, and allowed. The ownership of Bath Tub to remain in Prof Vedder [Request for use of room, laid on table] Request of Supt. Public Instruction to use room in the Capitol was laid on the table. Request of Prof. Woodworth to close his work for the term with this week granted. [Electric Rail Rd.] Pres. Gorton was authorized to renew offer to Street Railway to build Waiting-room if the line is extended along the road to north of Howard Terrace. [Prof Barrows expense one way] Prof Barrows was made delegate to Convention of the Ornithological Association at New York, to pay expenses one way. [Prof Holdsworth leave of absence] Prof Holdsworth was granted leave of absence for winter vacation. Adjourned to College at 9 A.M. tomorrow. Board meeting Nov 2nd. Met at College 9 A.M. same members present. [End page 79] [Begin page 80] [Alumni Committee] A committee from the Alumni Association was present and conferred with the Board on College affairs. [Mr CW Hoyt engaged @ 70000] It was resolved that Mr. C.W Hoyt be engaged as foreman of the Wood Shop and Foundry, to begin Feb 15th at $70000 per year. [VV Newell engaged @ 50000 per year] It was resolved that Mr. V.V. Newell be engaged as foreman of the Iron shop from Nov 10th, for the remainder of the College year, at $50000 per year. [Librarian visits Chicago. Libraries] It was resolved that the Librarian be allowed a weeks vacation to visit Chicago Libraries at an expense not to exceed $2500. [Gunson 2 Weeks leave of absence] It was resolved that Mr Gunson be allowed leave of absence for two weeks. [Next meeting Dec 11th 1894] I[t?] was resolved that when the Board adjourns it be to Tuesday Dec 11th, at Room in Capitol 7:30 P.M [Weather Bureau] It was resolved that the Weather Bureau be allowed to exchange Type Writer at a cost not to exceed $50.00 to be paid out of amount apportioned to them. It was resolved that the Board accept the proposition for removal of Weather Bureau from Detroit to Lansing, provided the State Board of Auditors will publish the monthly bulletin. [Delegates to Stock Show at Chicago] It was resolved that Messrs. Moore, Chamberlain and Butterfield be delegates to Fat Stock Show and Short Horn Association meeting, and Live Stock Association Meeting at Chicao the last week in November. Recess to 1 P.M. Same members present. The following resolution was adopted. [Clinton D Smith appointed Director of Experiment Station] In view of the urgency that confronts us [End page 80] [Begin page 81] in the offer made to Prof. Smith from Illinois University, and the liability of his acceptance of the same: Resolved that Pres. Gorton be relieved of duties as director of the Experiment Station and that Prof. Clinton D Smith be appointed Director of the Station at a salary of $500.00 per year to begin January 1st 1895. [Prof Smith a delegate to Wasington D.C.] It was resolved that Prof. Smith be a delegate from Experiment Station to Convention of Agricultural Col- lege and Experiment Station at Washington D.C. Adjourned. Board Meeting Dec. 11th 1894. Board met at rooms at College. Present, Pesident Wells, Messrs. Garfield, Moore Chamber- lain, Glidden, Pres. Gorton, Secretary [Minutes approved] Minutes of last meeting read and approved. [Gordon H True] President Gorton reported recommending that Gordon H. True be engaged as Assistant in Dairy Work at $60000 per year from Dec. 20th 1894. [Hon Justin S Morrill] It was resolved that the College subscribe for a plaster Bust of Hon. Justin S. Morrill Adjourned to morning. Met at 9:30 A.M. [Garfield & Secy Com. on apportionment] On motion Mr Garfield and Secretary were appointed committee on apportionment to report at next meeting. [Botany Hort] Mr Garfield of Committee on Botany and Horticul- ture reported the following resolution which was adopted. [Relative to the Forest area of the College Farm] Resolved that it is the policy of the Board to place the Forest area of the College Farm in such a condition as to illustrate as far as possible the most advanced methods of properly handling woodlands for continuous and lasting [End page 81] [Begin pge 82] profits and that the Prof. of Agriculture with the advice of the Prof. of Forestry is hereby authorized to promptly take the measures necessary, to as quickly as possible put our woodlands in a creditable condition. [Pomological Society in Sacramento] It was resolved that Prof Taft is hereby appointed to represent the, College, and Michigan pomological interests at the forthcoming meeting of the American Pomological Society in Sacramento, at the expense of the college. [Relative to employees for clerks to Pres, Secy, and Experiment Sta] It was resolved that the Committee on employees be directed to investigate the matter of clerk hire to President, Secretary, and Experiment Station together with the largely increased correspondence and duties devolving upon the Secretary's office, The mass of correspondence involved in the work of Farm Reading Circle, and Institutes, as well as the duties imposed upon the Secretary by the Board in connection with buildings and repairs, and recommend back to the Board such an adjust- ment of employees and duties as well seem proper in their judgment. [Relative to College Janitors] It was resolved that Committee on employees be requested to investigate the matter of College Janitor work and make recommendations to this Board concerning its management. [Institutes] Committee on Institutes recommended that an illustrated program for institutes be published by the College _ The recommendation was adopted. [Next meeting Jany 17] It was resolved that when the Board adjourns it be to meet at room at College Monday January 7th at 7:30 P.M [College Lands] It was resolved that Mr F.E. Skeels be employed to look over College lands, beginning immediately, and report to the Board at next meeting. A communication from Prof Weil was referred to Pres. Gorton, to report to the Board. [Farmers Institutes] It was resolved that that the Directors [End page 82] [Begin page 83] of the Farmers institutes are hereby requested, to make careful notes concerning the management, indi- vidual attendance and usefulness of these Farmers Meetings and report to the Board. such suggestions concerning the future arrangements for this institute work as seems to them profitable for us to consider. [Sec. custodian of rooms in Agrl Laboratory] It was resolved that the Secretary be the cus- todian of the rooms of the Board in the Agricultural Laboratory until further action shall be taken. [Dairy Implements] It was resolved that the Prof. of Agriculture purchase certain Dairy Implements at an expense of $11800. [Poultry dept] It was resolved that the Poultry Dept. is hereby placed in charge of the Experiment Station with instruc- tion to institute such lines of experimentation as the Director may consider of greatest value to the Agriculture of Michigan. [Desk accomodation needed for Experiment Sta] It was resolved that the Committee on Experiment Station be requested to ascertain by the inventory the necessities of the Experiment Station, as to desk accommoda- tions, and report to this Board the extent of the inventory of furniture, belonging to the Experiment Station, with such recommendations as seems wise and profitable. [Relative to appropriation from Legislature] It was resolved that the following estimates for appropriations to be asked of the Legislature be asked of the Legislature be adopted and the President and Secretary be instructed to prepare a bill embodying such estimates to be introduced in the Legislature. Front Fence to grounds Two hundred and fifty dollars $25000 Dairy Building Seventeen Thousand five hundred ($1750000) Farm and Stock Barn Four Thousand dollars ($400000) Three Water Closets for Dormitories Three thousand dollars $300000 Repairs of Buildings, Steam, and Water Works Twelve thousand ($1200000) Student Labor Eight thousand dollars ($8000.00) [Relative to Janitors] The committee on employees reported that the matter of Jan