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UNIVERSITY O F ILLINOIS.

A communication from the Faculty upon amendments to the general rules for the guidance of students is herewith submitted. There are also submitted for your information and consideration communications as follows: From the Professor of Mechanical Engineering in regard to a new engine for the shops. From the Professor of Architecture in regard to the work of the current term and a request for an appropriation for the collection of engravings, etc. From the Professor of Zoology noting progress of current work and asking for action concerning distribution of publications of the State Laboratory of Natural History. From t h e Professor of Geology and Physiology asking for gas fittings for his room, and for a microscope. From the Professor of Industrial A r t and Designing asking for a case for students' equipments. A summary of appropriations asked is as follows:

From state appropriation for mechanical and architectual shops— For new engine in machine shop From state appropriation for apparatus and material— For collection of engravings, etc., in architectual department For microscope in geological department For apparatus in physical laboratory From appropriation for fuel and lights— For gas fittings in Prof. Rolfe's room From current funds— For case in Prof. Eoos's room For targets in drill hall From state appropriation for building and grounds— For double windows in chemical laboratory From appropriation for horticultural department— For pots •For greenhouse stock Total

$150 00 100 00 100 00 75 00 15 00 50 00 20 00 10 00 40 00 40 00 $600 00

In addition to this, the Business Agent will ask for small sums for current miscellaneous expenses. I have carefully inquired concerning the needs of these several appropriations, and am well convinced t h a t each one is essential to t h e best work of the various departments of the University. The work of the Agricultural Experiment Station has very satisfactorily passed during the quarter, with the single exception of t h e necessary delay in issuing the regular bulletin for the quarter. The manuscript for this is not yet finished, but will soon be ready for the printer. I submit herewith the report of the Acting President of the Board of Direction, whose quarterly meeting was held yesterday and to-day:

REPORT OF THE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION.

Professor T. J. Burrill, Acting Begent, University of Illinois, SIR: The Board of Direction of the Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Illinois, presents these papers:' Paper A is a list of vouchers for auditing Nos. 475-535, inclusive, except ~No. 530, with the vouchers. Paper B is a statement of Station expenditures for the quarter ending September 30, 1889.