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committee ; also to give the authority to remove the library, cabinet, offices, etc., to their rooms in the new building. I suggest that the time of the opening of the academic year in September, be extensively adverfcised. Attention is ashed to the request of Mr. Ed. Lynch, also to the communication of Prof. Snyder, in regard to an application from Students Kasson and McCoy, for permission to establish a University book store. Respectfully, S. W. SHATTUCK.

The report was received. Dr. Prentice was appointed Professor of Veterinary Science, at $1000 for the year. The appointment of necessary tutors and assistants was referred to the committee consisting of the President of the Board and the Begent, with power to act. The necessary binding and repairs of hooks in the Library were ordered to be done. The President, as Chairman from the Committee to appoint a Professor of Agriculture, reported that a liberal offer had been made to Prof. M. Miles, of Michigan, but had been declined. Eo further arrangements have yet been entered into. Report adopted, and Committee continued. The Board adjourned to meet August 15, at 8 A. M.

SECOND DAY'S SESSION. The Board assembled on time. The following motion of Mr. Blackburn was adopted :

Resolved, That the Regent, pro. tern., and Faculty of the University, with the President of the Board, be constituted a Committee to make any preparation or arrangements of buildings or rooms, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the opening and carrying on the approaching session of the University, limiting the expenditures to the appropriations, and reporting to the Board.

On motion, one hundred dollars were appropriated from the Incidental Expense Fund, for moving library and cabinet furniture, and cleaning of the new University building. The Kegent was directed to advertise the opening of the Fall session. Mr. C. I. Hays was continued University Florist. A request of student E. Lynch, in regard to fees, was not granted. An application of students Kasson and McCoy, for permission to open a University book and stationery store, was tabled until next meeting. The President, as Chairman of Committee on Appointment of Professor of English Literature, made a report and read applications for chair of English Literature from Professors J. F. Carey, J. C. Pickard and D. H. Pin grey. Judge A. M. Brown moved that J. F. Carey be appointed Professor of English Language and Literature. Mr. Blackburn moved that this motion be laid on the table, action deferred, and Committee continued. Carried.