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To the Hon. Board of Trustees, Illinois Industrial University: The undersigned, committee to whom was referred communication from Prof. Morrow, on improvement of yards, building, sheds, etc., beg leave to report that I examined the premises, and consulted with Mr. Lawrence, and thought best to stone and gravel the small yard south of the Horticultural barn, and erect stable to accommodate bulls and calves, which was done at an expense, in all, of about $125. Say— For stables, mangers, etc., about " two cars stone ' 4' labor, hauling stone and gravel, and including freight on stone ' spouting barn to keep water from wood Total $50 00 12 00 55 50 6 50 $124 00

Your committee did not recommend the building of more open sheds, there being stable room enough to meet the necessary wants. I have not examined the works since finishing, which has been done in the past week; but the Head Farmer is well pleased with the improvements, and considers them ample for the present. All of which is respectfully submitted. D. GARDNER, Committee.

The report was accepted and approved. Prof. Peabody's report in regard to donation of a pump and stone block, was referred to the Executive Committee, as was also a request from Mr. Kimball, foreman of shops, for purchase of some vises, a drill and sheathing. The matter of renting the Griggs farm was referred to Messrs. Gardner and Lawrence, with power to act. Mr. E. L. Lawrence was re-appointed Head Farmer, with salary and perquisites as heretofore. His request for leave of absence was referred to the Eegent, with power to act. Prof. Peabody and the Business Agent were authorized to make certain expenditures from State appropriations for Physical Laboratory. The Eegent and Librarian were made a committee to have certain binding done, and to purchase books needed, and periodicals, the expense total not to exceed $900. The Eegent and Prof. Taft were given authority to expend the balance of State appropriations for cabinets, $480 in purchases, etc., for same. The use of the laboratory room was granted to the Y. M. C. A. until it might be needed for other purposes. Mr. McLean made the following motion, which was passed: Whereas, the attention of the Board of Trustees of the University has been called by Eegent J. M. Gregory and Prof. T. J. Burrill relative to annual reports to be made under act of Congress granting lands to Agricultural Colleges, representing that financial statements are not sufficient to comply with the law, therefore be it resolved, that the President of the Board be requested to examine into the requirements of the law, and, should it be found a more detailed statement is necessary under the law, that he be authorized to call the attention of the proper authorities to the matter, desiring that such an annual report be made as is contemplated by law of Congress governing same. The following recommendations for degrees and certificates were approved: For partial certificates—Mr. C. C. Wakefield, Mr. W. L. Williams. For degree of B. L, School of English and Modern Languages — Mr. George E. Shawhan.