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PROCEEDING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

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ment funds, t h e placing of securities, and in every financial transaction, Mr. Cobb has rendered invaluable service. He has taken great interest in t h e scientific investigations conducted by the University, especially those which related to the practical life upon t h e farm. During the early history of t h e University, when friends were few and obstacles numerous, Mr. Cobb showed himself the champion of liberal education for t h e sons and daughters of the industrial classes, as well as for those of wealth and ease. And, finally, Mr. Cobb has always striven to be the harmonizer between warring factions, t h e peace-maker between contending parties. He has been the advocate of a conservative, equitable government, willing to sacrifice his personal interests for t h e good of the University. In view of t h e exceedingly valuable service which he has rendered to t h e State of Illinois, to t h e cause of education, and particularly to our University, be it Resolved, T h a t we, t h e trustees of the University of Illinois, hereby tender him our heartfelt gratitude for his excellent service as a member of this board, and for t h e noble example of self-denial and earnest effort for the welfare of the University; and be it further Resolved, That this testimonial letter and resolutions be spread upon the records, and t h a t a copy thereof, suitably engrossed, be presented to Mr. Cobb.

JAMES E. ARMSTRONG, ) A L E X A N D E R M C L E A N , > Committee. SAMUEL A. BTJLLARD, )

On motion of Mr. McLean, t h e board adjourned to meet at 10 o'clock a. m., Tuesday, March 28th, in t h e office of t h e Superintendent of Public Instruction, Springfield, 111.

W. L. PILLSBTJRY, N. W. GRAHAM,

Secretary.

ADJOURNED SESSION, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY,

President.

MARCH 28 AND

29, 1893.

The Board of Trustees of t h e University of Illinois was called to order in the office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, in Springfield, 111., at 10 o'clock a. m., Tuesday, March 28, 1893. There were present Messrs. Armstrong, Graham, Gore, McKay, McLean, Morrison, and Raab. Mr. Bullard came in later. The absent were Governor Altgeld, and Messrs. Bryant, Morgan, and Raymond. The board adjourned to 1:30 p. m., and upon convening pursuant to adjournment, adjourned to 5 o'clock p. m. At the evening session Governor Altgeld was present in addition to those present in t h e morning. The committee on instruction reported, recommending t h a t Professor Baldwin's resignation be accepted, and that, for t h e present, t h e course in mining engineering be discontinued. On motion of Mr. Morrison, the recommendation of t h e committee was adopted. Mr. McLean offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, T h a t t h e secretary of t h e board is hereby directed to procure a suitable, well bound book to be entitled "Endowment Fund Register," and to keep therein a complete record of each bond belonging to the University of Illinois, showing by whom issued, date, amount, maturity, interest and when i t is payable, of whom bought, and cost; also payment thereon, both of principle and interest. The treasurer of this board is also directed to report to the secretary payments of interest and principal of the endowment fund and investments on account of same.

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