| |
| |
Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1870
This is a reduced-resolution page image for fast online browsing.
EXTRACTED TEXT FROM PAGE:
125 AFTERNOON. The Committee convened at 2 j o'clock, P . M. On motioD, The following resolution was adopted : Resolved, That Dr. H. J. Detmer be employed to give courses of lectures on Veterinary Science, and to conduct a clinic, prepare skeletons, and do such other teaching as he may be required to do, during the winter term of 1871, and that his compensation be fixed at $600. On motion of Judge Cunningham, It was voted, that Mr. James Bellangee be employed the coming year at $1000 per annum, with $200 extra, for work in vacation, as previously provided for. On motion of Judge Cunningham, It was voted, that .Robert B. Warder be employed for the coming year, at a salary of $600. On motion of Judge Brown, It was voted that Mr. H . M. Douglas be employed for the next year, at a salary of $1000, to take charge of the library and render such services in teaching as may be necessary. On motion, It was ordered, that the Regent cause to be purchased such amount of cadet gray cloth as he may deem necessary, and that such fabric be sold to the students at eost. The Regent then presented the following communication from Prof. Bliss: To the Regent and Executive Committee of the L I. U.: I am compelled, by the requirements of my own business, to resign my place as Professor of Agriculture, to take effect at the end of my year, and have thought it best, at the same time, to tender my resignation of the Kecording Secretaryship, to take effect at once, because the improvements to be carried forward this summer will make it desirable that the countersigning officer should be at the University, constantly, during vacation, while I shall necessarily be away much of the time. Respectfully, W. F. BLISS. The resignation of Prof. Bliss was accepted, and the following resolution, offered by Judge Cunningham, was adopted: Resolved, That, in accepting the resignation of Prof. Bliss, this Committee desire to express the high sense entertained by the University of his qualifications as an educator and a gentleman; and that the best wishes of the members of this Committee will follow him on his retirement.
| |
