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MEETING OF THE BOABD OF TEUSTEES, MAECH 9, 1880.

The Board met, at 3 o'clock P. M., in the University parlor. Present—His Excellency, Governor S. M. Cullom; Messrs. Byrd, Cobb, Fountain, Gardner, Mason, McLean, Millard and Scott. Absent—Mr. Conkhng. Minutes of the last meeting, and those of the meeting of the Executive Committee of January 29, 1880, were read and approved. The Board took a recess until 7 P. M., to meet at the Doane House.

EVENING SESSION.

The Board met on time. Present as before. On motion of Mr. Gardner, the Board proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year. Governor Cullom taking the chair. The following officers were then elected: Hon. Emory Cobb, President of the Board. Prof, T. J. Burrill, Corresponding Secretary. Prof. E. Snyder, Eecording Secretary. President E . Cobb taking the chair, the following report from the Eegent was submitted:

REGENT'S REPORT. To the Trustees of the Illinois Industrial University:

GENTLEMEN—In accordance with your rules, I again report to you the condition and wants of the University. Since your meeting in December several important changes have occurred in the Faculty, demanding new attention on your part. The 1st of February Prof. Peabody resigned his position as Professor of Mechanical Engin 'ering to accept a more lucrative post offered him by a publishing house in New York. His eminent success and high reputation made his departure a serious loss to the Institution. His place is temporarily filled by the extra labors of Prof. Baker, who assumed the charge of the class in Physics, and Mr. Hildebrand, who assumed charge, at my request, of the class in Prime Movers. Two advanced students were employed to act as assistants in the Physical Laboratory and in Civil Engineering. It is possible that a similar arrangement may be made for the spring term, but the interests of the University will imperatively demand the filling of the vacant chair before the beginning of another year. Mr. F. A. Parsons, who has so long and successfully managed our School of Commerce, also resigned in February. With the concurrence of the local trustees, I persuaded Mr. Parsons to remain till the close of the present term, as it was impossible to provide for his classes, allowing him a furlough of a few days to meet a necessary engagement. I recom-