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The first course was delivered at the University, during the week beginning January 10th, and embraced the following topics : Introductory, by Dr. Warder; Entomology, by Dr. H. Shimer; Breeds of Cattle and Feeding of Cattle, by Prof M. Miles, of Michigan Agricultural College; Dairy Farming, by C. W. Murtfeldt; Veterinary Science, and Pleuro-Pneumonia, by Dr. H. J. Detmers; Rural Literature, by Hon. W. C. Flagg ; Drainage, by Prof. S. W. Shattuck ; Manures, by D. Gore, Esq.; Ornamental Grounds, by the Regent; Rural Economy, by Hon. W. C. Flagg and Prof. W. F. Bliss ; Laws of Highways and Inclosures, by J. O. Cunningham, Esq.; Rural Architecture, by J. M. Van Osdel. The second course was held at Centralia, January 24th, and the three days following. Lectures were given by the Regent and Professors Stuart, Shattuck and Snyder, of the University; by C. W. Murtfeldt and C. V. Riley, of St. Louis; H. C. Freeman, Assistant State Geologist; J. S. Taylor, of Centralia ; A. M. Brown, of Villa Ridge; and Dr. E. S. Hull, State Horticulturist. The third course was held at Rockford, the 21st, 22d, 23d and 24th of February. Lectures or addresses were delivered by Hon. Anson Miller, of Rockford ; by the Regent and Professors Stuart and Shattuck, of the University; Hon. Elmer Baldwin, of Ottawa; Hon. J. G. Knapp, of Wisconsin; O. B. Galusha, of Morris. These lectures were well received, and their general effect was to awaken fresh interest in the University and in the cause of Agricultural Education. I have no hesitation in recommending the repetition of the experiment at other points the next winter.

T H E N A T U R A L HISTORY EXCURSION.

Provision was made at your last annual meeting for an excursion, to be conducted by Prof. Burrill, and to embrace such members of his classes as he might select. His report, which I append, will give you the history and results of the excursion. I think much good was done in collecting specimens, awakening an interest in the University, and in affording the most valuable instruction to the students engaged. I hope that in coming years similar excursions may be enjoyed by the successive classes. Much of the expense incurred was for outfit, which will be valuable for future service.

L I B R A R Y AND A P P A R A T U S .

The University now embraces 3,480 bound volumes, classified as follows : Agriculture, 352; Mechanics, Engineering, etc., 158; Natural Science and Travels, 360 ; History—American 136, English 168, European 208, Asiatic 31, General 121; Biographical—American 81, English 61, General 121; Biographies and Works—American 40, English 149, French and German 182, Gen-