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107 The following accounts were then audited and approved :

Oct. 29 W. L. and E. Gurley, eng. chain " 9 Dodson & Hodge, hardware and farm implements " 21 Hulburd & Herrick, locks, pullies and cabinet cases 44 27 Hovey & Heffron, bulbs and seeds 44 26 J. F. Luhme, chemicals Nov. 8 Union Coal Mining Co., 2 cars coal " 8 H. Swanncl, oils and paints 44 10 Blisha Eldred, lumber for cabinet cases 44 5 Brazellon & Carr, painting basement .• 44 4 F. andM. Avey, blacksmithing 44 4 Prof. W. F. Bliss, expense visiting nurseries 44 24 Luther Gwinnup, plastering farm building 44 7 Fuller, Finch & Fuller, linseed and carbon oil 44 7 Fulled, Finch & Fuller, vial corks for cabinet 44 23 H. K. Hosford, oil and lamp chimnies 44 25 W. C. Flagg, expenses as Corresponding Secretary 44 18 Union Coal Mining Co., 2 cars coal , 44 29 A. S. Barnes & Co., shipping charges on books 44 80 Ely & Burt, repairs and blacksmithing 44 80 Walker Bros., moulding and saw mill work Dec. 13 Prof. A. P. S. Stuart, Chemical Department 44 44 C. G. Larned & Co., stove fixings 44 4C C. G. Larned & Co., hardware, etc 44 " J. M. Gregory, traveling expense 44 " Angle & Sabin, tile and seed , $16 50 96 61 14 79 10 73 102 45 40 00 10 70 109 05 211 60 13 52 56 40 14 88 9123 17 87 16 10 5150 40 00 65 18 15 45 6 55 11 57 1140 40 48 28 20 78 60

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On motion of Judge Cunningham, A claim of $10, for drafting legislative bill for appropriation, presented by Dr. Scroggs, in favor of Judge Parker, was allowed. On motion, Authority was given to Professor Snyder for the purchase of an automaton battalion,.2 bugles and 24 fencing guns for bayonet exercise, provided said guns cannot be made at the work-shops of the University. The following preamble and resolution, oftered by Judge Brown, and seconded by Judge Cunningham, were carried by an unanimous vote :

WHEEBAS the Chairman of the Committee on Faculty and Courses of Study has recommended the appointment of Prof. S. W. Kobinson, of Michigan, as Professor of Mechanical Science and Engineering, and has presented to this Committee abundant proof of his fitness for the position, Be it Besolved, That the said S. W. Kobinson be and is hereby appointed to said Professorship, at a salary of $2,000, (two thousand dollars).

On motion of Judge Brown, The Eegent was authorized to make arrangements with Prof. Sanborn Tenney, to deliver a course of 30 lectures before the University, for the stipulated sum of $600 for the course, or $20 per lecture.