Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1873 [PAGE 156]

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The following named students are recommended to you for certificates, authorized by section 10 of our charter : Charles P. Graham, of Champaign, 111. F. L. Hatch, of Bliven's Mills, 111. Charles I. Hays, of Bridgeport, HI. A. S. Hennessey, of LaSalle, 111. E. L. Hill, of Watson, 111. Samuel H. Hook, of Urbana, HI. • J. A. Ockerson, of Elm wood, 111. P. A. Phillips, of Damascus, HI. E . E. Porterfield, of Sidney, HI. H. E. Bobbins, of Wenona, 111. A. C Swartz, of Fairview, 111. Howard Silver, of Urbana, 111. Charles W. Silver, of Urbana, Dl. J. H. Day, of IsTokomis, 111. C. M. Tate, of Champaign, HI. J. M. Baker, of Tarboro, 1 T C. S. T. Yamaou, of Yeddo, Japan. David Meade, of Eairmount, 111. E. J. Wiley, of Mason, Mich. L. E. Williams, of Montrose, Iowa. Proposals or bids for the whole or part of the work on the University Building have been received and are presented for your inspection and action. All of which is respectfully submitted. S. W. SHATTUCK, Regent, pro tern.

The Committee on Mechanical Department were authorized to make such arrangements with Prof. Eobiuson as may enable him to continue work in the machine shops during vacation. Professors Shattuck, Snyder, Taft and Carey were appointed a committee to present plans and estimates for the furniture and fixtures needed in the new building. The Eecording Secretary was instructed to call the new board, when notice is received of their appointment. The appointment for the chair of English Language, also of all the assistants, was deferred till next meeting. The Eegent was authorized to employ a competent mechanic for superintending the work in carpenter shops and on new University Building, at reasonable wages, until next meeting. The £\md accrued for the Chemical Laboratory from breakage, etc., was ordered to be deposited with the Treasurer. The sum to be expended in leveling and adorning grounds around the new building was increased to $500. A request from Horticultural Department for purchase of fruit drier was deferred till next meeting. * A report from Captain E. Snyder, on repairs needed on Drill Hall roof, referred to Eegent, with instructions to have such repairs made. Prof. Eobiuson's recommendations in regard to Physical Laboratory were referred to next meeting.