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the instruction in science must be given to the students of this college with a scope and a significance quite different from that exhibited in the technical schools. It is this, more than anything else, that makes the difficulty in combining the work in the several departments of the University. In concluding this notice of the work of the different colleges of the University, and of the instructors, I respectfully recommend that you refer to a committee the quest on whether any changes in the Faculty of this University are desirable, and that this committee report at the June meeting. Of the additional schools I may farther say, that in the school of Art, Professor Roos is doing, as he has always done, good elementary work. His ambition to develop his school in the direction of industrial art and design is laudable, and should be fostered. The time is not near when a school of fine art can be supported in connection with this University. Professor Roos should have assistance from time to time in the purchase of models and objects for use in his school. The school of Military Science has prospered during the year past. The replacing of the Junior class in the ranks will after this year give a larger list from which 10 select officers, and will give more efficiency to the service. With few exceptions the students take commendable interest in the drill, are punctual in attendance and obedient to authority. The Preparatory class continues to diminish. New comers work their way from it to the Freshman class as fast as they can, in order to save the extra fees, and without any disparagement to the preparatory teachers, Messrs. Rolfe and Armstrong. The large amount of fees charged to students of this grade prevents increase of numbers. I t was urged th> t the University would be the gainer if this class were discontinued, but as this question has been finally settled, I have no desire to re-open it. If then we are to continue the class, would it not be well to remove a part of the tariff restriction? I recommend that the tuition fee, $10 per term, be reduced to $5, leaving the incidental fee as it now stands. These pupils will then pay $12.50 per term instead of $17.50, or $37.50 per year instead of $52.50. In this connection I would call your attention to a custom which exists, but which I fail to trace to any law or regulation, by which graduates, either with degrees or certificates, are allowed to continue their studies here without the payment of any fees at all. If this custom is to continue there should be some authority for it, although I fail to see a reason why such students should not pay their share of incidental expenses like others. The Catalogue should soon be issued. No important changes are required in its matter. Ten classes have now graduated. I suggest that in the next issue the names of graduates be inserted, with their residences and occupations, so far as known. I farther recommend that authority be given to print an edition of 5,000 copies. I also call attention to the fact that the next Commencementfis the tenth anniversary of the first graduating class, and that the alumni are preparing to make a general pilgrimage to the shrine of their alma-mater. Will it not be advisable to provide something in addition to the \isual Commencement exercises which shall comport with the dignity of the occasion. I recommend the following appropriations, with the list which will be furnished by the Business Agent: For the Library, the balance of the State appropriation for the year $500 00 For the Physical Laboratory, for renewal and repair of apparatus 100 00 For advertising 250 00 Respectfully submitted,

MABCH 14, 1882. S. H. PEABODY.

Adjourned to 7:30 P. M.

EVENING SESSION.

The Board met on time. Present as before. A letter was received from Hon. T. T. Fountain, announcing his resignation as a member of the Board, and regretting that circumstances compelled such action. The Begent's report was then taken up for consideration. The recommendations concerning Departments were referred to a committee consisting of the President of the Board, Messrs. McLean, Millard and Bennett, with directions to report at the June meeting. The tuition for the Preparatory Department was fixed at $5 per term, to take effect next academic year. It was ruled that all students attending the University shall pay the regular incidental fees. Five thousand copies of the Catalogue were ordered to be printed, and the Kegent, Messrs Scott and Pearman were appointed a committee to revise and publish the Catalogue.