Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1876 [PAGE 111]

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Several bills are added to the list that they may be brought before you. Paper " D " gives in some detail the commercial working of the machine and carpenter shops. The work of the first has been mainly for outside parties, and though only a small balance of its credit with the University Treasurer is left, it has good bills, and is in such good working condition that its commercial work will need no appropriation b u t its balance. A further appropriation for the educational classes will be needed. The foremen of the shops are two of the older students of the University, one receiving 35 cents per hour, the other 25 cents per hour. The changes in the shops authorized by the Board at the December meeting, have, in part been made, and will soon be completed. They are considered to be of advantage to both shops. It is desirable that the stock of lumber in the carpenter shop should be filled up. $100 will make good that used the last six months, not already replaced. The stock of bench tools is not at aU complete. It would be a matter of great convenience if 12 full sets could be kept. Several of these sets would be for the general use of the shop-practice class. An important addition to t h e facilities of this class is a foot lathe, costing some $50. I respectfully request that the credit balances of the two shops be assigned for their use in making the appropriations for the next six months. All the tin roofs of the University Buildings need repair. That of the Drill Hall and the New Buildings in particular. The fences around the grounds of the two buildings, and the walk in part around the old one,, also the gravel and cinder walks of the new grounds, will need additions and repairs. The windows and doors of both of the main University buildings need overhauling before another winter. An addition to the furniture in the way of chairs, tables, desks and matting is needed. Several tables have been made at the shop as required and old benches repaired. The Janitor and Fireman of the new building has given good satisfaction during the past trying winter. I recommend that he be employed during the coming year at $1,000—eight months at $100, and four at $50. The duties require the work of two men most of the time, but can be carried on under one head. The amount of expense for the Chemical Department was more than the expected amount, b u t seemed necessary for the good of the department. The collections for the department at the end of this term, will, I think, nearly cover the overdrawn amount. It seems desirable that the appropriation for fuel and lights should be large enough to cover a supply of 300 tons of coal to be laid in in July and August. Respectfully submitted, S. W. SHATTUCK, Business Agent. URBAN A, March 9,1875.

'B."—Statement of State Appropriations, February 27,1875.

On account of New University building Heating apparatus Fitting and furnishing..... Gas fixtures Taxes on lands Appropria- Expended. Unexpendted. $15,000 00 18,000 00 7,350 00 1,200 00 3,000 00 6,000 00 1,500 00 $15,000 00 17,951 90 7,271 17 1,200 00 2,977 33 5,202 78 1,178 29 $48 10 78 83 22 67 797 22 321 71

URBAN A, March 9,1875.

S. W. SHATTUCK, Business Agent.