Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1892 [PAGE 198]

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PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

N A T U R A L HISTORY H A L L

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The work upon the new science building has been pushed along when the weather permitted, as you will learn from the report of your committee. The ceremonies of laying the corner stnne have been arranged for to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon, and it is hoped t h a t members of the Board may find it possible to attend. The principal address is to be given by President T. C. Chamberlain, of the University of Wisconsin.

R E P A I R S AND IMPROVEMENTS.

The new front doors of University Hall have just been hung, and prove to be a great improvement in appearance and use over the old ones. Rapid progress has been made in fitting the electrical rooms. The new steam engine is in place and in use. Both boiler and engine are thoroughly satisfactory in operation, and all of th3 new apparatus is believed to be the best of the kind. The expenses, however, have exceeded by $500 the assignments made in December. This is explained in Professor Stratton's report. A new appropriation is asked for to cover this amount. The same report shows t h a t donations have been made to the department amounting to $502.45 since the beginning of the present year. Further apparatus is mentioned as needed, as follows:

One p h o t o m e r One direct c u r r e n t d y n a m o One arc light m a c h i n e . . . , Total .,., $275 00 300 00 400 00 300 00 $1,275 00

The 3d and 4th of these items are for pieces of apparatus which, while desirable for illustration and experiment in the laboratory, will also be of service in furnishing light in the buildings, and, I understand, will be sufficient to replace gas for this purpose wherever it is now used. A request is renewed by the Philomathean society for light in their hall. I t seems to me t h a t whatever wiring is done in the building should be planned and put in by the University, under the direction of Professor Stratton. There is indeed much danger from wires improperly adjusted. But the change from gas to electric lights is very desirable. The electric signal clock was put in some weeks ago and works well. I t is of great service in the movements required by the program. The cost will slightly exceed the appropriation, but the bills are not yet settled. The improvements ordered in the Chemical Laboratory have been made. The window guards in the basement have been put in and the photographic rooms have been refitted. The supplies for the physical, botanical and chemical laboratories have been ordered, for which appropriations should be made at your June meeting. Requests are made from the department of chemistry, as follows:

For cement floor in basement store room For shelving in same For 3 students' desks each for 8 students For thermb-chemical apparatus (mentioned at last meeting). Total

$310 50 350 500 00 00 00 00

$1,210 00

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