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THE ACCREDITED SCHOOLS.

The scheme of selecting from the High schools of the State, examining and accredited schools, has made some progress, and thus far has proved useful, without any apparent disadvantages. Several schools have been added to the list, and applications are still pending, from other schools, asking to be examined for admission to the number. In visiting such schools, I have examined the classes in preparatory studies, to test the character of their instruction and determine their degree of preparation for admission to University classes. The more this system is extended, the less need it leaves us for the maintenance of preparatory work here; and besides, it places the University as a State institution in due and proper connection with the public schools of the State, and this gives the benefit of its influence to that entire system of instruction of which it forms part. I will mention, in this connection, that in accordance with the wishes of the Board, I have taken the occasions of these visits and other appropriate opportunities to make addresses to the public, and thus make the University more widely known. These addresses have been largely attended, and received with many expressions of good will toward the institution which I represented. They have cost something of personal sacrifice and fatigue, but have been useful to the University, and I trust not useless to the general interests of education. I have been obliged to decline more invitations than I have accepted, as I did not desire to remit in any degree my work at home. J. M. GREGORY, Eegent.

The report was received, and taken up for consideration of its recommendations and suggestions. Mr. Scott moved that the resignation of Mr. F . A. Parsons be accepted to take effect at the end of the present term, and that he be paid his necessary expenses incurred on his recent trip to Kansas. Mr. Millard offered the following resolution, which was carried:

Resolved, That in accepting the resignation of Mr. F. A. Parsons, as Instructor in Bookkeeping and Bookkeeper, the Board recognize that he has faithfully performed his services in this department, and they regret that his business requires him to withdraw from the University.

The recommendation of the Eegent in regard to the detail of a Military Instructor from the War Department, to succeed Lieut. W. A. Dinwiddie, was taken up. Mr. McLean moved that the matter of detail of an Instructor in Military Tactics be referred to the Executive Committee with authority to investigate the qualifications of any officer recommended for the position, and with power to accept any detail that shall be satisfactory to said committee. Carried. Upon motion of Mr. Millard, the Eegent's recommendation in regard to military uniform was taken up. Mr. Gardner moved, and was seconded by Mr. Scott, that the uniform be changed from grey to blue, the style to be agreed upon at the next June meeting. Adopted. Mr. McLean moved that the recommendations of the Eegent in regard to the Library be referred to a committee of three, with the Eegent as chairman, for consideration and report at the June meeting. Mr. McLean moved that the President appoint a committee of three to revise the catalogue, consulting with the Faculty as to any changes that may be necessary in the courses of study. The motion was carried. The President named Messrs. Scott, Millard and Fountain such committee. It was moved by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. McLean, that the students of the Freshman and Sophomore year only be required to drill; and that so much of the Eegent's recommendation as regards the special classes in Military Tactics be passed over until the June meeting. Carried.