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191 On motion of Mr. Pickrell, a committee was appointed to confer with the Regent in reference to his letter in regard to his resignation, and to submit the by-laws to him as amended. Messrs. Pickrell, Flagg and Sabin were appointed said committee. The Board adjourned till 3 o'clock P. M. r The following motion of Mr. Gillham w as passed:

Resolved, That from the beginning of the next academic year, all young ladies not excused for cause, by the instructor, shall be requested to participate in the calisthenic exercises.

The matter of working the shops was referred to Mr. Gardner and Business Agent. The repair and cleaning of buildings was referred to Mr. Gardner and Business Agent, and an appropriation of $300 was assigned. For strengthening of stairway, closing of windows in the west wing, and repair of flues, $350 was appropriated. Ten rooms were ordered to be changed'into double rooms, and $5 were appropriated. The following special appropriations were also made :

Purchase of lumber for Architectural Department Six tables and one rack Purchase of specimens for cabinet Binding for Library Purchase of Chemicals Entomological and Botanical collections $300 00 55 00 .. 200 00 150 00 217 75 50 00

The occupation of rooms during vacation, by students, was referred to Mr. Gardner and Business Agent. The report of Professor Burrill, in regard to removal of greenhouse, was received and placed on file. Mr. Pickrell asked leave of absence, which was granted. Recess was taken till 8 P. M. The following request, from the Y. M. C. A. of the University, was granted:

To the Board of Trustees: The Young Men's Christian Association, of the University, respectfully ask that Room 3 of the Dormitory be granted them as an assembly and devotional hall, and hereby agree that when occasion demands, it shall be used for the purpose for which it is now reserved. Respectfully, C. J. HAYS, Com.

The following resolution was adopted :

Resolved, That the Board of Trustees have been much gratified by the presence of Gen. Arthur C. Ducat and staff at the University, and by the encouragement his inspection afforded to its students forming the Sixth Regiment of Illinois State Guards.

The Executive Committee were authorized to negotiate for a model of the horse of Dr. Auzoux, and complete the purchase in their discretion. Mr. A. B. Baker was re-employed at a salary of $900 per annum, as follows: Four months $100, four months $75 and four months $50 per month. Mr. C. J. Hays was employed as University Florist and Assistant in Horticulture at $900 per annum. Prof. Weber's salary was raised to $1,800 per annum. The following instructors were re-employed for the next ten months, commencing September 1, 1876 : J. O. Baker, at $65 per month ; F. A. Parsons, at $75 per month ; J. Kenis, at $70 per month ; Dr. Prentice, at $1,000 per annum; A. C. Swartz, at $75 per month. Judge Brown offered the following resolution which was adopted :

n WHEREAS, The condition of the funds of the University are such that the strictest economy i all expenses consistent with the efficient work of instruction is necessary, Resolved, That the Regent, Professors and Instructors take notice that at the close of the coming: academic year they may expect a reduction of at least ten per cent, in their salaries.