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be done suitably, and find that on the boiler-house, dairy house, and farm cottage about $1,500 may be so saved, which will go far towards replacing the reduction of $3,000 madeon these items by the Legislature. I take leave to recommend as the best solution of the whole matter, that you give directions to take down the Old Dormitory, and stack thematerial on the ground where it now stands, and that so much of that material as can beprofitably used in the buildings to be erected this summer, be so used. I further recommend that the Dairy House and the Farm Cottage be built of brick instead of wood, and that our architect be instructed to arrange plans for those buildings which shall beadapted to the use of this material. I advise that steps be taken at once to put these three buildings under contract, or otherwise into process of construction, as shall seem best to you. Farther, that provision be made for the purchase and setting of a new boiler, and for carrying out the proposed changes in the method of heatiag and ventilating.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.

The usual appropriations having been made for this department, I would call attention to these items: 1. The exterior woodwork of the main building has never been painted since it received paint at the erection of the building, seven years ago, and requires thorough repainting. 2. The east and west doors of the main building and the basement door of the chemical building should be covered with suitable shelters or porches, to protect from rain in summer, and to be lined with boards, to protect from cold in winter. 3. A neat, plain, and substantial fence should be placed in front of the University Grounds on the south line of Green street. 4. The bridge in the Arboretum needs repair. 5. A new floor is desirable in the Library.

FUENITUEE.

An appropriation having been made for furniture for the main building, I suggest t h a t the purchase thereof be referred to a committee of the Faculty.

LIBEAEY.

As binding may be procured during the dull time of summer at better rates than later in the season, an appropriation of $200 is asked for that purpose. It is suggested that cases be extended along the south side, with balcony similar tothose along the east side, and that the movable cases thus relieved be arranged in alcovesat the south end. This arrangement will increase the permanent book room, in such a way as to keep the administration within the closest compass, and, therefore, most practical and useful.

CAEPENTEE'S SHOP.

I submit a communication from Prof. Ricker, in which the wants of this shop are set forth, and concur in the recommendations. I ask that like authority be given to the Business Agent to purchase material for use in* the Machine Shop, for the work of the vacation. I invite attention to a letter from Hon. C. B. Smith.

THE MILITAEY DEPAETMENT.

I submit a communication from Prof. Wood, concerning the establishment of a riflerange for target practice of students. The range is a desirable addition to the facilitiesof that department, but serious objections exist, in my opinion unsurmountable, to theopening of such a range in the immediate vicinity of the University building. A petition for change of officer's uniform has been submitted to the Faculty. It is a, change desired by the military Professor, and is transmitted to you by the Faculty with their approval. The Faculty also request me to nresent to you the accompanying report, upon the subject of giving commissions to the students in the military class of '80. The report is madein obedience to your request at the last meeting of the Board.

CHEMICAL DEPAETMENT.

The report of Prof. Weber is communicated, and its requests are approved.

MUSEUM.

The requests of Prof. Taft are communicated and approved.

DEPAETMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEEEING.

I present the communication of Prof. Baker concerning the purchase of the engineeringinstrument, anticipated in the askings made of the Legislature, and appropriated for. I would recommend that the matter be referred to a suitable committee, with power to act.