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119 Part VI. of the by-laws was amended so as to make the clause read as follows : " He shall quarterly, and oftener when required, make .a detailed report," etc. Mr. Byrd here introduced the Regent, Dr. Gregory, who, in a few appropriate words thanked the Board for the confidence expressed by the election and kindness shown. The request of Prof. Burrill for cases for Herbarium and object glasses f )r Microscope, was referred to the Executive Committee. The Board adjourn td.

JUNE 8, 1875.

The Board met at 4:30 P. M. Present—Governor Beveridge, Messrs. Cobb, Blackburn, Macon, Slade, Sabin, Gillham and Gardner. Absent—Messrs. Brown, Byrd and Pickrell. President Cobb called the meeting to order and the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Messrs. Cobb and Gardner having been re-appointed members of the Board, the oath of office was administered by J. H. Nees, Esq. The Board took a recess to hear the lecture of Prof. Turner in the University Chapel. The Board re-assembled at 5:30 P. M. The President, Mr. Cobb, having been re-elected President of the Board, during a temporary absence in the South, now thanks the Board for the confidence placed in him. The Treasurer's bond for $300,000 was received and approved, and the Recording Secretary was instructed to take charge of these and all similar documents. The Board took a recess till 9 o'clock, P. M.

E V E N I N G SESSION.

The Board met at the appointed time. Dr. Mills was called before the Board and made a verbal report on the proposed course in Agriculture. Full certificates of graduation were granted to the following students, on recommendation of the Faculty: Laura Anderson, Champaign, 111.; Amanda Campbell, Philo, 111.; D. E. Barnard, Manteno, 111.; Flora L. Kellogg, Woodsville, Ohio; Alice Lee, Champaign, 111.; Eanny Puree, Champaign, III; Maggie E. Stewart, Champaign, 111.; Mary C. Steele, Urbana, 111.; Arthur E. Barnes, Champaign, 111.; Dillon S. Brown, Genoa, 111.; Ralph L. Brown, Marengo, 111.; Vanlite W. Coddington, Menomonee, Wis.; Frank P. Dobson, Minonk, 111.; Henry Dunlap, Champaign, 111.; Burleigh A.Dunlap, Savoy, 111.; James Faulkner, Clement, 111.; Winfield S. Everhart, Neoga, 111.; Ernest Eaton, Philo, 111.; George N. Gredley, Half Day, 111.; George F. Kenowell, Clement, 111.; John E. Leflar, Batavia, 111.; Charles C. Lyford,