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Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1870
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80 heaped upon them, but their work seems to us thorough and hearty. We would suggest that some provision be made for more specific instruction in Horticulture, and that a little more attention be given to classification of students, through preparatory examinations. The educational agency of school rooms and surroundings, seems to be hardly as much considered as your committee would be glad to see, and we would suggest that the janitor be paid a little higher salary, if by so doing the house could be kept in a little better order. Signed by the Committee. J. S. PICKARD, N. BATEMAN, J. C. BURROUGHS, O. B. GALUSHA, J. P. SLADE. Report adopted and committee discharged. Mr. Pickrell offered the following resolutions : WHEBBAB, The next census will give Illinois additional Congressional representation, and WHEREAS, We believe that the present Board is even larger now than need be, incurring unnecessary expense to the University; therefore, Resolved, That the Board suggest to the General Assembly the propriety of so amending the law in regard to the number of Trustees, that the Board shall hereafter consist of one member from each Congressional District, and the present members ex officio; a majority of whom shall constitute a quorum. Resolved, That the Corresponding Secretary transmit a copy of these resolutions to the Governor. The resolutions were adopted. On motion. The Board adjourned to meet at 1:30, P. M. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9.—AFTERNOON. The Board was called to order at 2 o'clock, P. M.; Dr. Kile in the Chair. Mr. Pickrell presented the report of the Committee on Agriculture. REPOKT. To the Trustees of the Illinois Industrial University : Your Committee on Agriculture beg leave to report, that they have expended, (as already reported by the Regent,) for the year 1869, as follows:
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