| |
| |
Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1872
This is a reduced-resolution page image for fast online browsing.
EXTRACTED TEXT FROM PAGE:
123 the city of Chicago, being requested to give their opinoin on the subject, responded and expressed themselves both favorably to the plan as recommended by the Eegent. On motion of Mr. Brown, the matter was referred to the Executive Committee. The Board took a short recess, to witness the Exibition Drill of the University Battalion. The report was received and the committee discharged, on motion of Mr. Pickrell. Mr. Lawrence moved that so much of the report as relates to employment of additional teachers be referred to the Committee on Finance. Mr. Pearson moved to amend by referring to Committee on Course of Study and Faculty. On motion it was so referred. The Board then adjourned till 2 o'clock, p. m. The Board reassembled at 4 o'clock P. M. The reports being called for, Mr. Pickrell made the following additional report from the Committee on Agriculture : SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OE A G R I C U L T U R A L COMMITTEE. That portion of Mr. Secretary Flagg's report that relates to further experiments on the plan that was last year followed, for the ensuing year, we have had under consideration. We fully concur in hia suggestions, and would recommend that Mr. Flagg he requested and empowered to carry out the plans according as he may be able to procure suitable persons at the points named. J". H. PICKRELL, JAS. P. SCOTT, D. A. BROWN, A. BLACKBURN. Committee. The report was accepted, and referred to the Finance Committee. The following additional report of the Treasurer was then read and accepted: ADDITIONAL REPORT OF TREASURER. Statement of Sale of Agricultural College Scrip for Illinois Industrial of Proceeds. 313 pieces, of 160 acres each, 50, 080, at 89|c Invested in $15, 000 00 Champaign county 10 per cent, bonds, cost 1 * 30, 000 00 Kankakee county 10 per cent, bonds, cost Balance on hand Bonds belonging to Illinois Industrial University : $55,000 00 Champaign county 10per cent, bonds, cost 50,000 00 Sangamon county 9 per cent, bonds, cost 25, 000 00 Morgan county 10 per cent, bonds, cost 30,000 00 Pike county 10 per cent, bonds, cost University and Investment $44,821 60 $15, 000 00 29, 700 00 121 60 $44,821 60 $55,000 00 50,000 00 2?, 000 00 30,000 00
| |
