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3. Resolved, That all students shall be taught in the branches appropriate to this department, to such extent, and with such modifications and exceptions, as shall be provided in the code in force for the regulation of studies. 4. Resolved, That in order to secure neatness and economy, and to distinguish the students of this University, a uniform shall be prescribed and worn, of material known as cadet gray, appropriately made, and furnished with a University button, having apt devices, and a University cap, in such form as shall be prescribed. ' 5. Resolved, That the Military Professor, or the officer or person having, for the time being, charge of the military department, shall have the authority and perform the duties of military commandant, and shall, under authority of the Regent and Faculty, enforce such rules and orders as are usual at West Point and other military schools, comprising the regulation of hours, personal deportment and intercourse, and in such manner as shall insure order, obedience and discipline, and promote the general objects contemplated; and that suitable music, consisting at least of the drum and fife, be provided. These duties to be so arranged in rules and regulations as to comprehend the entire police and administration of the University, and subject to such control and supervision as will promote harmony and efficiency. 6. Resolved, That the Regent, the Chairman of the Military Committee, and the Treasurer, be instructed to procure from the proper authorities of this State such arms and accoutrements as shall be necessary for use of students in drill, and such books of tactics as may be required to begin instruction in military exercises. 7. Resolved, That these regulations be put in force as far as feasible on the opening of the institution in March n e x t ; but that the University uniform may not be required to be worn by students until the fall term, when it shall be worn by all. 8. Resolved, That this Board cordially approve, and respectfully recommend to the favorable action of Congress, at its coming session, the bijl and general plan reported to the W a r Department by Major J. H. Whittlesey, U. S. A., for providing a system of National Military Education'in colleges, and earnestly request the Senators and Representatives from this State, to support the same. 9. Resolved, That this University will hold itself in readiness to adopt fully the proposed national plan, and make the same a part of the permanent system of instruction in this institution, as the best means of securing to the people the benefit of military education, and for establishing upon an enduring foundation the cherished institutions of our State and common country;

Mr. DUNLAP moved to accept the report. Which motion was approved. Mr. DUNLAP moved the adoption of the resolutions contained in the report. Mr. GALUSHA moved to amend the resolution requiring "all students" to wear a uniform dress, by inserting the word " m a l e ; " so that it shall read "male students." The ayes and noes were called for on the proposed amendment, and taken, as follows: Members voting Aye, were Messrs. Cunningham, Dunlap, Edwards, Galusha, Harding, McMurray—6 votes. Members voting No, were Messrs. Allen, Bateman, Blackburn, Bray man, A. M. Brown, Burchard, Burroughs, Cobb, Flagg, Goltra, Hayes, Johnson, Lawrence, Mahan, McConnell, Quick, Scroggs, Topping and the Regent—19 votes.