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1912]

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OE TRUSTEES.

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commission, t h a t is to say near Maple av., and centered on trie meridian passing through the axis of the Auditorium. The vote was as follows: Ayes, Mr. Abbott, Mrs. Bahrenburg, Mr. B k i r , Mrs. Busey, Mrs. Evans, Mr. Grout, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Hoit, Mr. Moore; noes, n o n e ; absent, Mr. Anthony,; Mr. Deneen, Mr. Meeker.

LOCATION OF T H E HORTICULTURAL GREENHOUSES.

On motion of Mr. Grout, seconded by Mr. Hoit, it was voted to locate the Horticultural greenhouses 100 feet east of the line recommended by the majority of the commission; t h a t is to say, 250 feet east of the center of Mathews av. on the axis of the proposed Military field. The vote was as follows: Ayes, Mr. Abbott, Mrs. Bahrenburg, Mr. Blair, Mrs. Busey, Mrs. Evans, Mr. Grout, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Hoit, Mr. Moore; noes, n o n e ; absent, Mr. Anthony, Mr. Deneen, Mr. Meeker.

LOCATION OF T H E ARMORY.

On motion of Mr. Grout, seconded by Mr. Hoit, the Armory was located in accordance with the recommendation of the majority of the commission; t h a t is to say, centering on Fifth st. and approximately 100 feet south of the north fence line of the present horticultural grounds. The vote was as follows: Ayes, Mr. Blair, Mrs. Evans, Mr. Grout, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Hoit, Mr. Moore; noes, Mr. Abbott, Mrs. Bahrenburg, Mrs. Busey; absent, Mr. Anthony, Mr. Deneen, Mr. Meeker.

CONSTRUCTION OF PART OF TRANSPORTATION B U I L D I N G APPROVED.

President James presented the following communication from Dr. W. E. M. Goss, dean of the College of Engineering:

URBANA, I I I . , March 8, 1912.

President Edmund J. James, University of Illinois: DEAR SIR—I beg to report that there has been some delay in completing the purchase of land / necessary to the erection of the group of buildings planned by the College of Engineering. One piece of property known as the Conkle estate is in litigation. The legal counselor of the University informs me that the progress of events may make it possible for the University to secure title to this property some time this spring; while on the other hand, its purchase may be delayed for a year or more. In view of this fact and of the pressing necessities of the College of Engineering for room, I recommend that the trustees be asked to approve the erection of that portion of the main building which will be located upon land already owned by the University, omitting entirely the construction of that portion which ultimately will be carried out upon land yet to be acquired. The building, the plans of which have already been approved by the trustees, consists of a general portion with two end pavilions. Under this recommendation it will be necessary to omit for the present one of the end pavilions. I have conferred with the State architect upon this subject, and he agrees that the scheme for the partial erection of the building is entirely practicable. The precise location of the building has been definitely determined by the trustees. Respectfully submitted, W. F. M. Goss.