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Another mode would be to prepare views in shade or full color, plans and interiors, <fcc, an4 either bind them, or making them of small - , arrange them in a single large sheet to be framed and placed above or behind the other objects exhibited by the University. But the extra labor required for the drawings would cost considerably more than that of making the photographs. Whatever be done should be decided upon now, so that it can be begun at once. Respectfully submitted. N. CLIFFORD RICKER, Professor of Architecture,

LIST OF VIEWS, PLANS, ETC.

1. Northeast view of University building. 4i ?. Northwest " 3. Plan of Ground floor of University building. 4. •' First

5. G. *• " Second Third < " < < < « <

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14 15. 16. 17. 18. 39. 20. 21. 22. 23.

" Fourth " " " Grounds of University building. Interior of Chapel. '' Library. '' Museum. •' Art Gallery. '' Main hall and staircase. View of Stock Farm barn. '' Experimental Farm House and barn. '* University Shops and Drill Hall. Plan of First floor of ' ' '• Second " " " Interior of Wood working eh ops. " iron " " View of Dormitory building. '' Conservatory. '' Grounds of Dormitory building. CABINET.

To the Regent and Honorable Board of Trustees : We ask, with your approval: 1st. The casing of at least the east side of our Cabinet; many specimens having to lie shut vtp in boxes for want of room.

ESTIMATED E X P E N S E .

2d. Twelve dozen specimen jars for preserved specimens. There is not one, and specimens in old castor oil bottles and pickle jars, are unworthy the dignity of a great institution. Estimates, $6 per dozen. 3d. One barrel of alcohol. This, for scientific purposes, can be obtained from the warehouse free of government tax, thereby costing half or less than half its normal price. Prof. Burrill also needs this preserving fluid. Estimates, $25. We believe these requests are of essential importance to our department, and of great general importance to the institution. D. C. TAFT. COLLEGE OF M E C H A N I C A L ENGINEERING.

To the Begent of Illinois Industrial University : SIR—I respectfully offer the following report for the last six months and estimates for the next half year for the College of Mechanical Engineering and for Physics. The class in Shop practice was unusually large during the whole year—the number in the spring term, 10, remaining in larger proportions to the number at beginning of the year than usual. The class appeared to take more interest in the work than usual, which is probably owing to the fact that machines instead of models were largely chosen for the work, The machines worked at were a boiler feed-pump for hot and cold water, a set of planer centers, and a speed lathe, all intended for the shop. The class in Physics fell off greatly at beginning of Spring term, the class numbering only 7-, The class in Experimental Physics numbered four in the Spring term. The evening physical experiments, kept up for once each week during the last two terms of the year, consumed much time and labor in preparation. Otten in this instruction, instruments which are too cheap to be found in the markets, but which are effectual in the experiments, have to be devised and used. In fact, this may be done to the consumption of all the spare time which may be found for it. In this, and in the act of making the exhibits, an experienced assistant is found indispensable. In this, and in my everyday class exp riments, my Assistant, Mr. J. O. Baker, proved extremely serviceable, and for the ability with wnich. he performed this service he deserves much credit. To carry on the shop practice instruction for the next six months there will be needed, for the power and heating, an appropriation of ai least $8 per month for two hours per day, five days in a week. In case the class»numbers over about seven it should be divided into two sections, each of two hours, in which case the appropriation should be $15 dollars per month. Six is the largest number one teacher can do justice to and prevent an account of the want of experience on the part of the student. For this reason a division of the class is recommended if exceeding seven.