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101

EVENING SESSION.

The Board met at appointed time.

KEGENT

November 21th, 1867. in the chair.

ADOPTION OF REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HORTICULTURAL D E P A R T M E N T .

Mr. BRAYMAN moved that the report of the Committee on Horticultural Department be taken up. It was so voted by the Board, and the Secretary read the report. On motion of Mr. FLAGG, the report of the Committee was adopted. Mr. GOLTRA, Chairman of Committee on Buildings and Grounds, stated to the Board that the collision between the provisions of this report and the instructions given to said Committee, in reference to the laying out of the grounds, would be obviated by the mutual co-operation of the two Committees charged with this work. Mr. BRAYMAN moved that the Chairmen of the Committees on Agriculture, Horticulture and Buildings and Grounds constitute a Committee, with power to carry out the provisions of this report, and that the Regent be instructed to draw upon the Treasurer orders for expenses incurred in said work. Carried. Mr. HAYES moved that the Regent and Mr. Dunlap constitute a Committee, with instructions to complete the arrangement with Mr. Busey for delivering to this Board possession of the " Busey farm " upon the first day of January next. This motion prevailed.

INSURANCE OF UNIVERSITY BUILDING.

The following resolution, presented by Mr. COBB, was adopted by the Board:

Resolved, That the Regent and Mr. Cunningham effect such insurance on the University building as they may deem proper, and that the Regent draw a warrant to cover the premium.

Mr. BRAYMAN moved that the minutes of the last meeting of the Executive Committee be approved, except such as relate to the right of way of railroad, and such as is modified by the motion of Mr. HAYES, relating to the possession of the " Busey farm." The motion prevailed.