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UNIVERSITY OP ILLINOIS.

[January 21,

side of Nevada Street in Urbana be purchased as a site for the.proposed Women's Residence Hall. After discussion, it was voted, on motion of Dr. Montgomery, that the Finance Committee be requested to consider other possible sites and to present a further recommendation at the next meeting of the board.

SITE FOR NEW LIBRARY BUILDING: REPORT OF PROGRESS.

President James called attention also to the fact that the board had not as yet decided upon a location for the proposed new Library Building. Mrs. Busey, as Chairman of the Committee on Library, to which this matter has been referred, made an informal report of progress in regard to it. No action was taken. At this point Mr. Meeker and Dr. Montgomery withdrew.

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY LEASE RENEWED.

President James called attention to the need for immediate action upon the request from Prof. W. B. Day, Acting Dean of the School of Pharmacy, that the comptroller be authorized to renew the present lease for the quarters occupied by the School of Pharmacy on the same terms for one year from May 1, 1914, and to secure, if possible, an option for a further renewal of this lease for one year from May 1, 1915; this request having been presented at the meeting of December 13, 1913, and having been referred to the Committee on the College of Medicine and the School of Pharmacy for consideration and report. On the recommendation of President James and on motion of Superintendent Blair, it was voted to approve this request, i. e., to authorize the comptroller to renew the lease as specified above. The vote was as follows: Ayes, Mr. Abbott, Mr. Blair, Mrs. Busey, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Henrotin, Mr. Hoit, Mr. Trevett; noes, none; absent, Mr. Dunne, Mr. Meeker, Mr. Montgomery, Mr. Moore, Miss Watson.

CONTRACT FOR COMPLETION OF ENDS OF NEW ARMORY.

Professor White presented the bids received on the completion of the ends of the new Armory, and a recommendation in regard to the award of the contract as follows:

BIDS. Options. A. Completion of the entire work covered under the general contract in accordance with plans and specifications (plastering to be coat work) by June 1, 1914. Contract to include a bonus and forfeiture clause in the sum of fifty dollars ($50) per day from June 1, 1914. B. Add to "A" for use of cement gun on all plastering. C. Completion of the entire work covered under the general contract in accordance with plans and specifications (plastering to be coat work) by July 1, 1914. Contract to include a bonus and forfeiture clause in the sum of fifty dollars ($50) per day from July 1, 1914. D. Add to "C" for use of cement gun on all plastering. E. Completion of the entire work covered under the general contract in accordance with plans and specifications (plastering to be coat work) by September 1, 1914. Contract to contain no bonus or forfeiture clause. E\ Add to "E" for use of cement gun on all plastering. G. Deduct for omission of concrete floor and drain lines therefor. Shields. English Bros. Freeman & Brooks. Option. Stoolman. $55,694 00 $40,548 00 $43,960 00 A 1,532 00 1,800 00 B 38,550 00 42,400 00 54,201 00 c 1,532 00 1,800 00 D 37,844 00 42,400 00 52,707 00 $39,369 00 E 1,532 00 1,800 00 P 6,335 00 5,400 00 7,583 00 6,600 00 G English Brothers add: "If tile is used for overhanging according to Sheldon Brick Company's drawings on file in architect's office, add $2,500." Shields adds: "H. Design as per Mr. Huckins, add $720."