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KROCEEDIHGS Oi? THE BOABD 0$ TKUSTEES.

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of five thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, was appropriated for the printing of this volume. The vote was as follows: Ayes, Mr. Abbott, Mr. Blair, Mrs. Busey, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Henrotin, Mr. Hoit, Mr. Small, Miss Watson; noes, none; absent, Mr. Carr, Mr. Dunne, Mr. Trevett, Mr. Ward.

P A Y M E N T OF HOSPITAL BILLS FOR MR. H. O. FREY.

(15) The following statement: Mr. H. O. Prey, a sophomore in the University, was injured by an explosion of a detonating cap while engaged in military drill with the telegraphing squad of the signal company of the University Brigade on October 21, 1915. His leg was injured to such an extent as to require medical attention. Mr. Frey was in the hospital for a while. He requests that hospital and physician's expenses ($117.95) be reimbursed him. On motion of Mrs. Evans, the Comptroller was authorized to pay Mr. Prey the sum of $117.95. The vote was as follows: Ayes, Mr. Abbott, Mr. Blair, Mrs. Busey, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Henrotin, Mr. Hoit, Mr. Small, Miss Watson; noes, none; absent, Mr. Carr, Mr. Dunne, Mr. Trevett, Mr. Ward.

L E A V E OF A B S E N C E FOR M E M B E R S OF S T A F F IN A R T I L L E R Y COMPANY.

(16) A letter from Prof. B. W. Benedict, Captain of Battery F, Field Artillery, National Guard of Illinois, saying that he had been asked whether this battery was ready for service in case the Governor should call it out, and also whether the batterymen would enlist for service in case a request to that effect slibuld be made. Mr. Benedict desires to know what arrangement the University is willing to make in the case of those officers and men who are on the instructional or administrative staff of the University. On motion of Mr. Blair, the President of the University was authorized to grant leave of absence with full pay (less the amount of salary paid by the United States Government), to those members of the staff of the University who may enlist for service in connection with membership in Battery P of Field Artillery of the Illinois National Guard, for a period not longer than until August 31, 1916, with the understanding that such enlistment shall not prejudice their chances for continuing in the service of the University. Miss Watson requested to be recorded as voting "No" on the question of granting full pay.

A P P R O P R I A T I O N S FOR C H E M I S T R Y A N D BACTERIOLOGY.

(17) A request from Prof. W. A. Noyes, Director of the Chemistry'Laboratory, for an additional appropriation of two thousand dollars for the use of the Department of Chemistry for the remainder of the present fiscal year. Also a request for an additional appropriation of.five hundred dollars for the use of the division of bacteriology in the Department of Botany. A considerable portion of the supplies ordered last year from foreign countries for the use of the University laboratories did not finally reach us and it was found necessary from time to time during the year to order from dealers in America apparatus and chemicals to take the place of the foreign orders. This has meant an increased expense for this item which was not contemplated in the budget. On motion of Mr. Hoit, the President of the University was authorized to make these appropriations. The vote was as follows: Ayes, Mr. Abbott, Mr. Blair, Mrs. Busey, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Henrotin, Mr. Hoit, Mr. Small, Miss Watson; noes, none; absent, Mr. Carr, Mr. Dunne, Mr. Trevett, Mr. Ward.

S M I T H MUSIC B U I L D I N G .

(18) The following statement: We have been considering with great care during the past months the preparation of plans and the ways and means of securing the erection of the Music Building contemplated by the gift of lands by Capt. Thomas J. Smith. I have asked the Supervising Architect to present at this time for the consideration of the board the plans for a building, and I have asked Capt. Smith also to be present during this consideration. The Trustees have authorized the sale of the lands given by Capt. Smith, provided the price which he set on them can be obtained [pp. 114, 899]. The board has also authorized the listing of these lands for sale by Mr. Bruce Henderson, of Champaign, with the request that any reasonable offer for the . lands shall be submitted for the consideration Qf the board. If the board proceeds with the erection of this building it will be necessary to sell some of these lands or place mortgages on them or to defray the entire expense from other funds within the control of the Trustees. This will necessitate a postponement of other desirable and necessary building schemes until this one is completed. I recommend that the board approve the plans in general as presented by the Supervising Architect and direct him to proceed as rapidly as feasible with the preparation of the detailed drawings, to be submitted to the board for approval.