Meeting Minutes, 1879
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Transcript: Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1879
[Begin page 345]
June 3d 1879
The Board met in the Secretary's
office at 8. O.Clock. The following members
were present. H.G. Wells. F. Wells. J. Webster
Childs Geo W. Phillips Milton J Gard
& Pres. T.C. Abbot.
The members of the College Faculty
were present at the first evening Session and
presented matters connected with their respective
departments after which the Board adjourned till
8 O.Clock to morrow morning
Eight O.Clock Wednesday morning
Board met: Henry G Reynolds. was present
in addition to the other members
The minutes of the last Board meeting were
read & approved.
The Board was reorganized by the
reelection of officers as follows
[Bd. Officers]
For President of the Board Hon Hezekiah G. Wells
" Vice President " " " J. Webster Childs
" Secretary " " R G Baird
" Treasurer " " E. Longyear
[Official Bonds]
Moved & Seconded that the bonds
of the Secretary & Treasurer of the Board be
deposited with the Secretary of State
The Committee on the Farm Dep't reported
that they had been over the Farm and found every
thing in a very Satisfactory condition. & that the
stock was looking exceedingly well.
[Prine Claim]
The Secretary reported that he had settled
with Mr John Prine as required by resolution of the Board
(see page 341) and taken his voucher in full of all demands against
the Board
[Insurance]
It was resolved that Franklin Wells & the
Secretary be a Commtitee to insure the College Buildings
the expenditure for Insurance. today not to exceed the
amount appropriated therefor.
[Leave of Absensce]
It was resolved that Pres. Abbot have per-
mission to be absent from the College not to exceed
six weeks during the Second half of the present term
[Essex Pigs]
Authority was granted to Prof Ingersoll to purchase
a pair of Essex pigs for breeding purposes
[Tools]
Prof Ingersoll was also authorized to purchase
such small implements for the Farm Dept as may be
necessary.
[Windmill]
It was resolved that Prof Ingersoll acting with the
advise of the Farm Committee be authorized to have con-
Structed the drive well windmill & tanks for a water sup-
ply nere the G & N.E. RR. at an expense not to exceed two
hundred dollars
[Cherry trees]
It was Resolved that Mr Oliver's recommendation
regarding the removal of trees in the cherry orchard he adopted
[Portico]
It was Resolved that the Faculty Committee on
mechanical work be directed to have a portico put over the doors
of the kitchen & dining room in the East side of the Boarding
Hall.
[Drain]
It was resolved that Prof Ingersoll be authorized
to proceed with the construction of a Sewer across fields 6
8 & 10 for the drainage of Swamp in fields number 12 &
13 & beyond, the expense during 1879 not to exceed $500.
[Protect Wood
Work]
It was resolved that Sec'y Baird be authorized
to examine Wells Hall to find where the Steam pipes
in passing through the walls come in contact with
wood and have the wood cut away sufficiently for
Safety.
[Furnaces]
It was resolved that Prof Beal & Secy Baird
be authorized to put a Columbian No 4 furnace in
the houses occupied by them at a Cost not to exceed $400
[Lecture, Illustrate]
It was resolved that Prof Cook be
authorized to expend fifteen dollars in cuts to
on insects
illustrate a lecture ^ given at the Institutes & that the
am't be charged to the Institute fund
[Expenses]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter
& Pres. Abbot be authorized to expend one half of
the appropriation to the Mathematical dep't.
[Wood Sheds]
It was resolved that a wood shed be
also at
built at the Farm House & ^ the House occupied by the
Secretary under the Supervision of Prof Ingersoll &
Sec'y Baird at a Cost not to exceed one hundred dollars each.
The Board took a recess till 1½ O.Clock
P.M.
At 1 ½ OClock P.M. the board met
[Committees]
Pres. H.G. Wells appointed Standing Committees
as follows. On Finance Franklin Wells & Geo W. Phillips
on Farm Dep't Geo W. Phillips & Milton J. Gard
on Hort " Henry G. Reynold's & H.G. Wells
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[Begin page 347]
on Buildings J. Webster Childs & Franklin Wells
on Employees Milton J Gard & Henry G. Reynolds
on Institutes [Institutes?] J Webster Childs & Geo W. Phillips.
[Carp. Tools]
Mr. [Clayman?] was authorized to
purchase for the mechanical dep't one Set bench planes (4)
One drawing knife two hand saws (rip & [cron?] cut) one
hand ax.
It was resolved that when this meeting
finally adjourn it shall be to meet at the Secretary's office
on the evening of Tuesday the 24th inst at 8.OClock
[Joint Meetg.]
The Secretary was requested to write
to Hon Wm Webber Pres. of the State Agricultural
stating
Society ^ that the Board would be pleased to meet
the officers. & Executive Committee of the State Agri
cultural Society of Mich on Wednesday the 25th
inst at the Agricultural College
[New Dwelling]
It was resolved that the Com-
mittee on buildings be authorized to obtain
plans, Specifications and complete estimates
for a dwelling house and barn at a Sum not
to exceed 3000 three thousand dollars & to
obtain bids for the Construction of the Sewer &
to report at the next meeting of the Board.
[Sites]
It was resolved that Mr Oliver
the Landscape Gardener be employed to re-
commend a site for the Botanical Laboratory
& a Professor's House
The Board took a recess till 7½ O Clock
P.M.
At 7 ½ O.Clock P.M. the Board met
[Botl. Laby.]
It was resolved that the com-
mittee on buildings be directed to procure plans
& specifications for a Botanical Laboratory with
Complete estimates for building heating and furnishing
the Same & to Submit the Same to the board at their
next meeting.
[Gr. H. Addtns.]
The building committee was also requested
to take act with reference to the building & heating
of propagating pits & the construction of rooms for the
gardens at the Green House during the present
season & to report at next meeting of the Board
[Gulley, Salary]
It was moved & Seconded that from
July 1st 1879 the Salary of Mr Frank A Gulley
be at the rate of Five Hundred dollars & board per
[End page 347]
[Begin page 348]
summer. Motion did not prevail
Board took a recess till Eight O.Clock tomorrow morning
8 OClock A.M. Thursday the Board met
Moved & Seconded that Olsen Terril be allowed
at the rate of eighteen dollars per month for the months
of Jany Feb. & March. of the present year. Motion
did not prevail
[Garden Horse]
It was resolved that Franklin Wells be
authorized to purchase a horse for the Hort. Dep't
[Green H.]
It was resolved that a force pump & Syringe
be purchased for the Green House. & that the panes
of glass be made tight
[Bdg Hall Wagon]
It was resolved that the old boarding
Hall wagon & harness be transferred to the Hort. Dep't
& that the price to be paid for the Same be fixed by the
Chairmen of the Committees of Finance & the Hort.
Dept.
[Garden Tools]
It was resolved that the Hort Dep't
be authorized to purchase a harrow Six wheel
barrows, some shovels Spades hoes, one hand cart
one Shovel plow one pair horse collars & have repairs
done on harness
[Telegraph]
It was resolved that the Secretary
be authorized to employ Students labor not
to exceed twelve dollars in cutting and putting
up posts for a telegraph wire from the C&UE
RR to the Laboratory
The committees on finance and
employees jointly reported the following
preamble and resolution.
[Salaries
Reduced]
Whereas the Legislature at its last Session
in making appropriations for the current expenses
of the Agricultural College for the years 1879 & 1880
made such appropriations thirteen hundred (1,300)
dollars less for each year than the required amount as
estimated by the State Board of Agriculture and
as we understand that one thousand dollars for each year
of the above [illegible in original] reduction was deducted from
the amount asked to pay the Salaries of officers. There
for in view of the necessity thus forced upon us be it
Resolved: that the Salaries of Professors R.G. Kedzie
Geo. T. Fairchild A.J. Cook & W.J. Beal be reduced at
the rate of two hundred per annum from the 1st day
of April last, & the Salaries of Professors Ingersoll &
Carpenter one hundred dollars per annum from the
Same date Adopted.
[End page 348]
[Begin page 349]
[Advertising]
It was resolved that the chairman of the finance
Committee be authorized to approve the bills (in all amounting
to $11.00) Contracted by the Hort. Dep't for advertising
[Joint Meeting]
It was resolved that the Secretary, in
behalf of the Board invite the Standing Committee of
the State Grange on the Ag'l College to meet the Board & the
invited guests from the Ag'l Society at the College on the
25th inst.
[Cassidy, Board]
It was resolved that Mr Cassidy be allowed
at the Same rate charged the Students for board for
times that he may be absent more than a week at a time
from the table of the Boarding Hall
[Microscope]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be author-
ized to purchase a microscope for the Chemical Dep't
out of the Special appropriation at an expense not
to exceed $175.00
Meeting Adjourned.
R.G. Baird
Secretary
Tuesday Evening June 24th 1879
The Board met in the Secretary's
office at 8.OClock P.M.The following members
were present during the sessions of this meeting
J Webster Childs Franklin Wells Geo W Phillips
Milton J. Gard H.G Reynolds & Pres T.C. Abbot
The following members of the Faculty were
present at the 1st evening session Profs Fairchild, Beal
& Ingersoll After hearing suggestions from the members of
the Faculty the Board adjourned till 8 OClock tomorrow
morning
Wednesday 8 OClock A.M.
[Beal House]
The Board met. Minutes of last meeting were read
& approved. It was resolved that Prof. Beal after having
a Columbian No 4 furnace put into his house with all needful
fixture may use the balance, if any, of the $200. appropriated for
said furnace, in making certain improvements desired by him on the
house.
[Wax Extractor
Alcohol]
It was resolved that Prof. Cook be authorized to expend
five dollars in the purchase of a wax extractor for the apiary and also
to purchase a barrel of alcohol for the Museum.
[Society Room]
It was Resolved that one Hundred dollars from
the current expense fund be allowed to aid the Eclectic
Society in fitting up a room for their use
[Asst. Experiments]
It was resolved that the Chairman of the
Committee on Employees & the Chairman of the Committee
on Horticulture be authorized to employ with the advice of
Prof. Beal & within the appropriation made for the purpose an
assistant in experimenting. whose duties shall include the in-
struction of a class in History
[Society Room]
It was Resolved that the Eclectic Society have per
mission to fit up and use for Society purposes a room in the
attic of Williams Hall
[Secty.Bond]
It was resolved that the bond of Secretary Baird be
approved
[Dwelling]
It was resolved that the plan for a Prof. House Submitted
by Messers Watkins & Arnold be adopted
[Botl. Laby.]
It was resolved that the plan Submitted by Messers Watkins
& Arnold for a Botanical Laboratory be adopted.
It was resolved that when this meeting adjourn
it adjourn to meet at the rooms of the State Board of Agricul
ture in the Capital on Tuesday Aug 12th at 8.O.Clock P.M.
[Joint Meetg]
At the Close of the forenoon Session a recess was
taken till 5.OClock P.M. which time was spent with
the officers & executive Committee of the State Agricultural
Society and the also the [master?] & Secretary & college Committee on
Agricultural College of the State Grange who were present
by invitation of the Board
At 5. O.Clock P.M.the regular business of the Board
was resumed.
[Notice to Contractors]
It was resolved that the Secretary
be authorized to advertise in the Detroit Post & Tribune. Free Press
& Evening News and in the Lansing Republican (2 insertions
in each) and to issue fifty postal cards containing notice to
Contractors with a view to obtain proposals for the erection
of Botanical Laboratory Prof. House. Propagating Pits and
additional rooms at the Green House.
[Well]
It was resolved that the Farm Committee & Prof Ingersoll
be instructed to put in a well at Wells Hall.
It was moved & seconded that the resolution
passed at last meeting in relation to Mr Cassidy's Board be
reconsidered Carried
[Salaries]
as a substitute
It was moved & seconded^ that. after July
Messers
1st 1879 ^ Cassiday & Gully pay their own board and
washing and that $2.75 per week in lieu of board & washing
be added to their respective Salaries. Carried.
It was resolved that the substitute be passed
Meeting Adjourned
R G Baird Sec'y
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[Begin page 351]
August 12th 1879
The Board met in their rooms at the
Capitol. The following members were present
H.G. Wells J.W. Childs Franklin Wells. M
J. Gard. H.G. Reynolds & Pres. T.C. Abbot.
[Bids]
The Secretary reported that he had advertised for
bids on the New Building to be erected at the College
and that he had received sealed proposals from the
following firms. viz C.P. Ayers. Fuller &
Wheeler - & Frank White all of Lansing.
The Board proceeded to open the proposals
[Awarded]
Moved & Seconded that the Proposal of Mr.
Frank White (being the lowest bid) for the erection
of a Professor's House be accepted
Carried
[ " ]
Moved & Seconded that the proposal
of C.P Ayers (being the lowest bid) for the addition to
the Green House be accepted
Carried
[Bids rejected]
Moved & Seconded that all the proposals presented
for the erection of a Botanical Laboratory, being in
excess of the amount appropriated for Such building be
rejected Carried.
[Ingersoll Resigns]
Pres H.G. Wells presented to the Board the
resignation of E L. Ingersoll as Prof. of Agriculture.
[Testimonial]
It was resolved that the resignation of
Prof. C.L. Ingersoll be accepted & that the Secretary
be requested to convey to Prof. Ingersoll the regret of
the members of the Board at parting with him and an
expression of the high esteem with which they regard him
and their best wishes for his prosperity
[Shelton
invited]
It was resolved that Pres. Abbot be authorized
to tender to Prof. Edward M. Shelton of the State Ag'l College
of Kansas the Professorship of Agriculture rendered vacant by the
resignation of Prof. Ingersoll at a Salary at the rate of $1,800.00
per annum.
Board adjourned till 8 O.Clock tomorrow morning
Wednesday Aug 13th Board met at 8 OClock A.M
The same members present as on the previous evening.
is
It was resolved that when this meeting ^ ad-
journed it be to meet at the College Aug 25th at 8 OClock PM
[Cattle at Large]
It was resolved that the Professors of Agricul.
ture and Botany be authorized to enforce in behalf
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[Begin page 352]
of the College the law with reference to cattle
running at large
[Arms & Accoutre.s]
It was resolved that the Arms & Accutrements
deposited at the College Shall not be loaned away from
the College
[Bids]
It was resolved that the building committee
be authorized to receive bids for the erection of a Botan-
ical Laboratory & addition to the Green House. and to accept
any proposal within the appropriation & complete the
contract.
The Committee on Farm Management presented a
report which was accepted & laid upon the table
[Well]
The Secretary was requested to ask Prof Ingersoll
to call the attention of Mr Marcy to the fact that
the well at Wells Hall is not satisfactory with a
view to have it made so.
[Garden Shed]
It was resolved that the Hort. Dept be
allowed to build a shed by the present tool barn
cost not to exceed fifty dollars
[Wire trellis]
It was resolved that the Hort. Dep't be
allowed to purchase cedar posts and wire for
a grape trellis NE. of the Presidents House
[Broad tires]
It was Resolved that the Hort Dept be allowed
to purchase a broad tired wagon
[Microscopes etc]
It was Resolved that Prof Beal be allowed to
purchase microscopes, slides & necessary appar-
atus not to exceed the amount appropriated for that pur-
pose
[Experiments]
It was resolved that the Hort Dep't be allowed
to purchase and fit pipe for experiments in irrigating veg-
etable garden next year at an expense of thirty dollars
Meeting Adjourned
R G Baird
Sec'y
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[Begin page 353]
Secretary's Office Monday eve Aug. 25 / 79
Board met. All the members
present except Mr Phillips
Pres. H.G. Wells presented the Bond of
E Longyear Esq as Treasurer of the College
which was accepted by the Board
who were
Members of the Faculty ^ present presented
some matters connected with their work after which the
Board adjourned till 8 A.M tomorrow.
Tuesday morning 8 O.Clock The Board met
By invitation Mr Arnold of the Firm of Watkins &
Arnold. Architects was present & the time was spent
in consultation with him regarding the buildings to
be erected at the College until ten O.Clock when a
till 2 OClock P.M.
recess was taken ^ to attended the public exercises of the
Alumni.
[Botanl. Lab.y
Proposal]
Two OClock P.M. the Board met.
After further Conference with the Architect
The Building Committee recommended that
the Proposition of Fuller & Wheeler to build the
Botanical Laboratory for Six thousand dollars
including furnace provided items be stricken
out of the original plan amounting to Six Hundred
& fifty dollars according to Fuller & Wheelers scale of
prices..
At 4 OClock P.M. the Board took a recess
to accept an invitation of the Alumni for a Conference
with them & In the evening the Board attended
the Alumni banquet
Wednesday morning 8 O.Clock Board met
[Dwelling]
It was resolved that the building Committee
be authorized to let the Contract for the building of
Professor's house whenever they can do so satisfactorily
[Owen Asst. in
Experiments]
The Committee to whom was referred the matter
of employing some one to assist Prof Beal in experimenting
& teach a class in history reported that they had employed
Mr Henry E Owen of Adrian for eleven weeks Com
mencing Sep't 2d 1879 at the rate of $400.00 per Annum.
Report accepted
[Gr. H. Additions.]
It was resolved that the resident mechanics
proceed under the direction of the Committee on the Mechan
ical Dep't to Construct the addition to the rooms occupied
by the gardener at the Green House & the Propagating Pits
the latter according to the plans & specifications of the
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[Begin page 354]
Architect.
It was resolved that when this meeting adjourn
it Adjourn to meet at the Russell House on the evening
of Tuesday Sep. 16th at 8 OClock P.M.
[Dr. K. Institute]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be relieved
from Institute work during the coming winter
[Tile
Team labor]
It was resolved that the Hort. Dep't be authorized to
purchase tile not to exceed Seventy five dollars; also
to expend fifty dollars in the employment of extra team
labor at the rate of $1.75 per day & board of team
[Move Apiary]
It was resolved that the Hort. Dep't furnish the
necessary labor for moving the Bee House & accessories: this
labor to be under the Supervision of Prof. Cook.
[ " " ]
The location of the Bee House was left to
the decision of Profs Cook & Beal.
[Propagating Pits]
The Hort. Dep't was authorized to have a [illegible in original] &
Lynch furnace put into the propagating pits, with
pipes & apparatus pertaining thereto; the entire cost not
to exceed $450. also to receive bids and let the contract
the
for ^ [illegible in original] of the propagating pits
[M.S. Rule]
It was resolved that we formally approve
the following rule recommended by the Faculty
July 9th "Any Graduate of three years reputable
Standing who gives evidence of having pursued
Scientific Studies during two years since graduating
& who shall present a she satisfactory thesis on
Some scientific subject assigned by the Faculty
shall receive the degree of Master of Science.
[Farm Interim]
It was resolved that Mr White have charge of the
Farm Dep't under supervision of Pres. Abbot till the appoint
ment of a Prof. of Agriculture.
[Williams H. Roof]
It was Resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized
to have the roof & roof trusses of Williams Hall repaired.
[Chl. Lab. " ]
It was Resolved that Dr Kedzie be directed to
repair the Coping of the Chemical Laboratory
[Society Room]
Phi
Permission was granted to the ^ Delta. Theta Society.
under supervision of the committee on Mechanical
Dep't. to make such changes as may be necessary for the ventilation
of their Hall at their own expense
[Catalogue]
It was resolved that the Faculty be author-
ized to issue a catalogue of the College for 1879 with a
general catalogue appended. No. of Copies 3,500
Meeting Adjourned
R G Baird Sec'y
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[Begin page 355]
September 16th 1879
The Board met in the Russell House at
8 OClock P.M. Present Messers J. Webster Childs
Franklin Wells Geo W Phillips Milton J. Gard
H.G. Reynolds & Pres. T.C. Abbot
[Shelton
Declines]
Pres. Abbot reported that as desired by resolution
of the Board he had tendered to Prof Shelton of Kansas an
invitation to become Prof. of Agriculture at the Michigan
Agricultural College & that the invitation was not accepted.
[Fence]
Mr Frank Gully was authorized to com-
plete the board fence along the gravel road to
the East line of the College Farm.
evening
Adjourned till tomorrow ^ morning at 8
O.Clock.
Wednesday eve 8. O.Clock Board met
Same members present as on previous evening.
[Cook]
It was moved & Seconded that Prof. Cook
be relieved from Institute work during
the coming winter. motion did not prevail.
[Stock]
It was resolved that the Committee on Farm
Management be authorized to make Such pur-
chase of blooded Stock for the Farm Dept as in
their judgement may be deemed best
On motion the Board adjourned to meet
at the Call of the Pres. Abbot & the Secretary
R G Baird
Secretary
November 17th 1879
The Board met at the office of the Sec'y
All the members were present as follows
H.G. Wells J. Webster Childs Geo W. Phllips
Franklin Wells. M.J. Gard H.G. Reynolds & Pres.
T.C. Abbot.
Professors Fairchild, Cook Beal & Carpenter
were present during the 1st evening session and present-
ed matters in connection with their several Departments.
Meeting Adjourned till 8 O Clock tomorrow
morning
Eight O.Clock Tuesday morning Nov. 18th
the Board met all the members present
[B.S.]
It was resolved that the degree of Batchel – of
Science be Conferred on Messers
Frank Benton Orrin Preston Gulley
Joseph Allen Briggs Frank Peter Habenbuch
Louis George Carpenter Roderick Baker Norton
Clifton Barnum Charles Eugene James Rauchfus
Eva Diana Coryell Ray Sessions
Corydon Pernie Cronk Charles Edward Sumner
Arthur Alger Crozier John Quincy Thomas
Thomas Elliot Dryden Marcus Smith Thomas
Charles Woods Gammon Harry Wilcox
Charles Sumner Guile
[M.S.]
Also that the degree of Master of Science be conferred
upon Frank. J. Annis of the Class of 1875.
[Institutes]
It was Resolved that the Committee on Institutes
be auhorized to employ Mr John Fraser to lecture
on veterinary at the Institutes during the coming
winter.
The Board took a recess till 2 OClock P.M
to Sign the Diplomas & attend the graduating
exercises.
[Furnishing]
At 2. PM the Board met
It was Resolved that the room in the Farm House
formerly occupied by Prof. Ingersoll as a Study
be furnished under direction fo Pres. Abbot &
the Farm foreman
[Deductions]
It was resolved that rule 146 be ammended
by striking out all after the 1st clause; so that
the rule shall read "No deduction shall be
made for board for an absence of less than one week"
[Eaves troughs]
Dr Kedzie was authorized to repair the eave
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[Begin page 357]
troughs of his house
[Reports]
The Secretary was instructed to send a copy of his report [illegible in original]
by mail
for 1878 ^ to the Agricultural College of each State
[House Plan]
Pres. Abbot was authorized to change the plan of the
new House so as to have a door into the pantry from the hall between the
kitchen & dining room.
[Roof etc]
It was resolved that the Committee on the Mechanical Dep't
be directed to repair any leaky roofs of the College buildings; also the
front steps of the Pres. House & to have the Apiary painted same
color as the green house now is
[Com. on Mechl. Dep]
Prof. Carpenter was appointed a member of the Com-
mittee on the Mechanical Dep't in place of Prof Ingersoll
[Kitchen Floor]
Prof Carpenter was directed to have the floor of the
kitchen of the Boarding hall repaired by putting down artificial
stone in front of the Cooking range & oven
[P.O. Scales]
The Secretary was authorized to purchase a Standard
post office Scale for his office
Dr Kedzie was authorized to expend the balance
of the appropriation for the Chemical Dep't.
[Johnson
Prof. Agr.]
Hon. Samuel Johnson of Cass Co. was
elected to the Professorship of Practical Agriculture
Salary to be at the rate of one Thousand eight hundred
dollars a year.
[Dwellings]
It was resolved that the assignment of the two
unoccupied houses .- (the new house & the one about to be vacated
by Prof. Fairchild) be left with Pres. Abbot
[Prof Eng. Lit.]
It was resolved that the appointment of a Prof
of English Literature be left with Pres. Abbot
[New House extra]
The building committee reported the expenditure
of twenty dollars in bricking up the foundation of the
new house, an item not in the original contract and
recommended that the Secretary be authorized to pay the Amount
The report was adopted
[Institutes]
The Committee on Institutes reported as
follows 1st Your Committee recommend that
during the month of Jan'y 1880 Farmer's Institutes be held
as follows. At Rockford Kent Co. Tuesday & Wednesday
Jan'y 13 & 14th to be attended by Prof Beal John Fraser & Robert
F Kedzie
2d At Big Rapids (Wacousta Co) Thursday & Friday
Jan'y 15th & 16 Same delegation as at Rockford
3d At Manchester (Washtenaw Co) Monday & Tuesday
Jan'y 19th & 20 to be attended by Pres Abbot Sec'y Baird
pres. Abbot John Fraser & J Webster Childs F.A. Gulley
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4 At Rowes (Macomb Co) Thursday & Friday Jany 22d & 23d
to attended by Secy Baird Pres. Abbot John Fraser & J. Webster
Childs
5 At Buchanan (Berrien Co) Monday & Tuesday Jan'y
26th & 27th attended by Profs Carpenter & Cook John Fraser
& James Cassiday
6th Mason (Ingham Co.) Wednesday & Thursday 28th &
29th attended by Profs Carpenter & Cook. John Fraser & F.A.
Gulley.
Your Committee also recommend that the
Secretary if possible attend all the Institutes & that the
matter of securing the Services of Mr John Fraser be left
with Pres. Abbot All of which is respectfully Submitted
/J. Webster Childs
Committee \Geo W. Phillips
The report was adopted
It was: Resolved that two 50/100 dollars be allowed to Mr
Cassaday to defray his expenses going to Jackson for plants
[Mr Owen in
Gr. H.]
It was resolved that we approve of the
plan propsed by Mr F.A. Gulley to employ Mr Owen
to work in the Greenhouse five hours each day
during during the winter vacation as his substitute
& in his pay; also that we pay Mr Owen five
dollars a month to work three hours a day in the Green House
during the vacation
[Owen, teach]
It was resolved that the Horticultural
Dep't be authorized to employ Mr H.E. Owen
to work five hours a day during 40 weeks
of 1880 at a Compensation of two hundred & twenty
five dollars ($225.00) & that he be allowed
fifty dollars additional to teach two classes
in History during the autumn term of
1880.
The assignment of a room for Mr Owen
was left with Pres. Abbot
[Botanl. Laby
Joists]
The Secretary was appointed a Committee
to confer with Mr Arnold in regard to strengthening
the beams on which the joists of the second floor of the
Botanical Laboratory rest.
[Fairchild
Resigns]
It was resolved that the resignation of Prof.
Fairchild be accepted & that Pres. Abbot be requested
high
to convey to him our ^ appreciation of him and of his
work in the position which he has here filled &
that the Secretary be authorized to settle with him
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up to the 1st of Dec. 1879
[Salary Prof. Carp.]
It was resolved that the Salary of Prof Carpenter
be at the rate of $1.800.00 after Jan'y 1st 1880
[Exchange Bull]
It was resolved that the farm Committee be
authorized to accept the offer made by Chas. J. Phillips and ex
change the Bull "Rufus" for a Short horn heifer
Meeting Adjourned
R G Baird
Secretary
[End page 359]
Request a Reproduction[Begin page 345]
June 3d 1879
The Board met in the Secretary's
office at 8. O.Clock. The following members
were present. H.G. Wells. F. Wells. J. Webster
Childs Geo W. Phillips Milton J Gard
& Pres. T.C. Abbot.
The members of the College Faculty
were present at the first evening Session and
presented matters connected with their respective
departments after which the Board adjourned till
8 O.Clock to morrow morning
Eight O.Clock Wednesday morning
Board met: Henry G Reynolds. was present
in addition to the other members
The minutes of the last Board meeting were
read & approved.
The Board was reorganized by the
reelection of officers as follows
[Bd. Officers]
For President of the Board Hon Hezekiah G. Wells
" Vice President " " " J. Webster Childs
" Secretary " " R G Baird
" Treasurer " " E. Longyear
[Official Bonds]
Moved & Seconded that the bonds
of the Secretary & Treasurer of the Board be
deposited with the Secretary of State
The Committee on the Farm Dep't reported
that they had been over the Farm and found every
thing in a very Satisfactory condition. & that the
stock was looking exceedingly well.
[Prine Claim]
The Secretary reported that he had settled
with Mr John Prine as required by resolution of the Board
(see page 341) and taken his voucher in full of all demands against
the Board
[Insurance]
It was resolved that Franklin Wells & the
Secretary be a Commtitee to insure the College Buildings
the expenditure for Insurance. today not to exceed the
amount appropriated therefor.
[Leave of Absensce]
It was resolved that Pres. Abbot have per-
mission to be absent from the College not to exceed
six weeks during the Second half of the present term
[Essex Pigs]
Authority was granted to Prof Ingersoll to purchase
a pair of Essex pigs for breeding purposes
[Tools]
Prof Ingersoll was also authorized to purchase
such small implements for the Farm Dept as may be
necessary.
[Windmill]
It was resolved that Prof Ingersoll acting with the
advise of the Farm Committee be authorized to have con-
Structed the drive well windmill & tanks for a water sup-
ply nere the G & N.E. RR. at an expense not to exceed two
hundred dollars
[Cherry trees]
It was Resolved that Mr Oliver's recommendation
regarding the removal of trees in the cherry orchard he adopted
[Portico]
It was Resolved that the Faculty Committee on
mechanical work be directed to have a portico put over the doors
of the kitchen & dining room in the East side of the Boarding
Hall.
[Drain]
It was resolved that Prof Ingersoll be authorized
to proceed with the construction of a Sewer across fields 6
8 & 10 for the drainage of Swamp in fields number 12 &
13 & beyond, the expense during 1879 not to exceed $500.
[Protect Wood
Work]
It was resolved that Sec'y Baird be authorized
to examine Wells Hall to find where the Steam pipes
in passing through the walls come in contact with
wood and have the wood cut away sufficiently for
Safety.
[Furnaces]
It was resolved that Prof Beal & Secy Baird
be authorized to put a Columbian No 4 furnace in
the houses occupied by them at a Cost not to exceed $400
[Lecture, Illustrate]
It was resolved that Prof Cook be
authorized to expend fifteen dollars in cuts to
on insects
illustrate a lecture ^ given at the Institutes & that the
am't be charged to the Institute fund
[Expenses]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter
& Pres. Abbot be authorized to expend one half of
the appropriation to the Mathematical dep't.
[Wood Sheds]
It was resolved that a wood shed be
also at
built at the Farm House & ^ the House occupied by the
Secretary under the Supervision of Prof Ingersoll &
Sec'y Baird at a Cost not to exceed one hundred dollars each.
The Board took a recess till 1½ O.Clock
P.M.
At 1 ½ OClock P.M. the board met
[Committees]
Pres. H.G. Wells appointed Standing Committees
as follows. On Finance Franklin Wells & Geo W. Phillips
on Farm Dep't Geo W. Phillips & Milton J. Gard
on Hort " Henry G. Reynold's & H.G. Wells
[End page 346]
[Begin page 347]
on Buildings J. Webster Childs & Franklin Wells
on Employees Milton J Gard & Henry G. Reynolds
on Institutes [Institutes?] J Webster Childs & Geo W. Phillips.
[Carp. Tools]
Mr. [Clayman?] was authorized to
purchase for the mechanical dep't one Set bench planes (4)
One drawing knife two hand saws (rip & [cron?] cut) one
hand ax.
It was resolved that when this meeting
finally adjourn it shall be to meet at the Secretary's office
on the evening of Tuesday the 24th inst at 8.OClock
[Joint Meetg.]
The Secretary was requested to write
to Hon Wm Webber Pres. of the State Agricultural
stating
Society ^ that the Board would be pleased to meet
the officers. & Executive Committee of the State Agri
cultural Society of Mich on Wednesday the 25th
inst at the Agricultural College
[New Dwelling]
It was resolved that the Com-
mittee on buildings be authorized to obtain
plans, Specifications and complete estimates
for a dwelling house and barn at a Sum not
to exceed 3000 three thousand dollars & to
obtain bids for the Construction of the Sewer &
to report at the next meeting of the Board.
[Sites]
It was resolved that Mr Oliver
the Landscape Gardener be employed to re-
commend a site for the Botanical Laboratory
& a Professor's House
The Board took a recess till 7½ O Clock
P.M.
At 7 ½ O.Clock P.M. the Board met
[Botl. Laby.]
It was resolved that the com-
mittee on buildings be directed to procure plans
& specifications for a Botanical Laboratory with
Complete estimates for building heating and furnishing
the Same & to Submit the Same to the board at their
next meeting.
[Gr. H. Addtns.]
The building committee was also requested
to take act with reference to the building & heating
of propagating pits & the construction of rooms for the
gardens at the Green House during the present
season & to report at next meeting of the Board
[Gulley, Salary]
It was moved & Seconded that from
July 1st 1879 the Salary of Mr Frank A Gulley
be at the rate of Five Hundred dollars & board per
[End page 347]
[Begin page 348]
summer. Motion did not prevail
Board took a recess till Eight O.Clock tomorrow morning
8 OClock A.M. Thursday the Board met
Moved & Seconded that Olsen Terril be allowed
at the rate of eighteen dollars per month for the months
of Jany Feb. & March. of the present year. Motion
did not prevail
[Garden Horse]
It was resolved that Franklin Wells be
authorized to purchase a horse for the Hort. Dep't
[Green H.]
It was resolved that a force pump & Syringe
be purchased for the Green House. & that the panes
of glass be made tight
[Bdg Hall Wagon]
It was resolved that the old boarding
Hall wagon & harness be transferred to the Hort. Dep't
& that the price to be paid for the Same be fixed by the
Chairmen of the Committees of Finance & the Hort.
Dept.
[Garden Tools]
It was resolved that the Hort Dep't
be authorized to purchase a harrow Six wheel
barrows, some shovels Spades hoes, one hand cart
one Shovel plow one pair horse collars & have repairs
done on harness
[Telegraph]
It was resolved that the Secretary
be authorized to employ Students labor not
to exceed twelve dollars in cutting and putting
up posts for a telegraph wire from the C&UE
RR to the Laboratory
The committees on finance and
employees jointly reported the following
preamble and resolution.
[Salaries
Reduced]
Whereas the Legislature at its last Session
in making appropriations for the current expenses
of the Agricultural College for the years 1879 & 1880
made such appropriations thirteen hundred (1,300)
dollars less for each year than the required amount as
estimated by the State Board of Agriculture and
as we understand that one thousand dollars for each year
of the above [illegible in original] reduction was deducted from
the amount asked to pay the Salaries of officers. There
for in view of the necessity thus forced upon us be it
Resolved: that the Salaries of Professors R.G. Kedzie
Geo. T. Fairchild A.J. Cook & W.J. Beal be reduced at
the rate of two hundred per annum from the 1st day
of April last, & the Salaries of Professors Ingersoll &
Carpenter one hundred dollars per annum from the
Same date Adopted.
[End page 348]
[Begin page 349]
[Advertising]
It was resolved that the chairman of the finance
Committee be authorized to approve the bills (in all amounting
to $11.00) Contracted by the Hort. Dep't for advertising
[Joint Meeting]
It was resolved that the Secretary, in
behalf of the Board invite the Standing Committee of
the State Grange on the Ag'l College to meet the Board & the
invited guests from the Ag'l Society at the College on the
25th inst.
[Cassidy, Board]
It was resolved that Mr Cassidy be allowed
at the Same rate charged the Students for board for
times that he may be absent more than a week at a time
from the table of the Boarding Hall
[Microscope]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be author-
ized to purchase a microscope for the Chemical Dep't
out of the Special appropriation at an expense not
to exceed $175.00
Meeting Adjourned.
R.G. Baird
Secretary
Tuesday Evening June 24th 1879
The Board met in the Secretary's
office at 8.OClock P.M.The following members
were present during the sessions of this meeting
J Webster Childs Franklin Wells Geo W Phillips
Milton J. Gard H.G Reynolds & Pres T.C. Abbot
The following members of the Faculty were
present at the 1st evening session Profs Fairchild, Beal
& Ingersoll After hearing suggestions from the members of
the Faculty the Board adjourned till 8 OClock tomorrow
morning
Wednesday 8 OClock A.M.
[Beal House]
The Board met. Minutes of last meeting were read
& approved. It was resolved that Prof. Beal after having
a Columbian No 4 furnace put into his house with all needful
fixture may use the balance, if any, of the $200. appropriated for
said furnace, in making certain improvements desired by him on the
house.
[Wax Extractor
Alcohol]
It was resolved that Prof. Cook be authorized to expend
five dollars in the purchase of a wax extractor for the apiary and also
to purchase a barrel of alcohol for the Museum.
[Society Room]
It was Resolved that one Hundred dollars from
the current expense fund be allowed to aid the Eclectic
Society in fitting up a room for their use
[Asst. Experiments]
It was resolved that the Chairman of the
Committee on Employees & the Chairman of the Committee
on Horticulture be authorized to employ with the advice of
Prof. Beal & within the appropriation made for the purpose an
assistant in experimenting. whose duties shall include the in-
struction of a class in History
[Society Room]
It was Resolved that the Eclectic Society have per
mission to fit up and use for Society purposes a room in the
attic of Williams Hall
[Secty.Bond]
It was resolved that the bond of Secretary Baird be
approved
[Dwelling]
It was resolved that the plan for a Prof. House Submitted
by Messers Watkins & Arnold be adopted
[Botl. Laby.]
It was resolved that the plan Submitted by Messers Watkins
& Arnold for a Botanical Laboratory be adopted.
It was resolved that when this meeting adjourn
it adjourn to meet at the rooms of the State Board of Agricul
ture in the Capital on Tuesday Aug 12th at 8.O.Clock P.M.
[Joint Meetg]
At the Close of the forenoon Session a recess was
taken till 5.OClock P.M. which time was spent with
the officers & executive Committee of the State Agricultural
Society and the also the [master?] & Secretary & college Committee on
Agricultural College of the State Grange who were present
by invitation of the Board
At 5. O.Clock P.M.the regular business of the Board
was resumed.
[Notice to Contractors]
It was resolved that the Secretary
be authorized to advertise in the Detroit Post & Tribune. Free Press
& Evening News and in the Lansing Republican (2 insertions
in each) and to issue fifty postal cards containing notice to
Contractors with a view to obtain proposals for the erection
of Botanical Laboratory Prof. House. Propagating Pits and
additional rooms at the Green House.
[Well]
It was resolved that the Farm Committee & Prof Ingersoll
be instructed to put in a well at Wells Hall.
It was moved & seconded that the resolution
passed at last meeting in relation to Mr Cassidy's Board be
reconsidered Carried
[Salaries]
as a substitute
It was moved & seconded^ that. after July
Messers
1st 1879 ^ Cassiday & Gully pay their own board and
washing and that $2.75 per week in lieu of board & washing
be added to their respective Salaries. Carried.
It was resolved that the substitute be passed
Meeting Adjourned
R G Baird Sec'y
[End page 350]
[Begin page 351]
August 12th 1879
The Board met in their rooms at the
Capitol. The following members were present
H.G. Wells J.W. Childs Franklin Wells. M
J. Gard. H.G. Reynolds & Pres. T.C. Abbot.
[Bids]
The Secretary reported that he had advertised for
bids on the New Building to be erected at the College
and that he had received sealed proposals from the
following firms. viz C.P. Ayers. Fuller &
Wheeler - & Frank White all of Lansing.
The Board proceeded to open the proposals
[Awarded]
Moved & Seconded that the Proposal of Mr.
Frank White (being the lowest bid) for the erection
of a Professor's House be accepted
Carried
[ " ]
Moved & Seconded that the proposal
of C.P Ayers (being the lowest bid) for the addition to
the Green House be accepted
Carried
[Bids rejected]
Moved & Seconded that all the proposals presented
for the erection of a Botanical Laboratory, being in
excess of the amount appropriated for Such building be
rejected Carried.
[Ingersoll Resigns]
Pres H.G. Wells presented to the Board the
resignation of E L. Ingersoll as Prof. of Agriculture.
[Testimonial]
It was resolved that the resignation of
Prof. C.L. Ingersoll be accepted & that the Secretary
be requested to convey to Prof. Ingersoll the regret of
the members of the Board at parting with him and an
expression of the high esteem with which they regard him
and their best wishes for his prosperity
[Shelton
invited]
It was resolved that Pres. Abbot be authorized
to tender to Prof. Edward M. Shelton of the State Ag'l College
of Kansas the Professorship of Agriculture rendered vacant by the
resignation of Prof. Ingersoll at a Salary at the rate of $1,800.00
per annum.
Board adjourned till 8 O.Clock tomorrow morning
Wednesday Aug 13th Board met at 8 OClock A.M
The same members present as on the previous evening.
is
It was resolved that when this meeting ^ ad-
journed it be to meet at the College Aug 25th at 8 OClock PM
[Cattle at Large]
It was resolved that the Professors of Agricul.
ture and Botany be authorized to enforce in behalf
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[Begin page 352]
of the College the law with reference to cattle
running at large
[Arms & Accoutre.s]
It was resolved that the Arms & Accutrements
deposited at the College Shall not be loaned away from
the College
[Bids]
It was resolved that the building committee
be authorized to receive bids for the erection of a Botan-
ical Laboratory & addition to the Green House. and to accept
any proposal within the appropriation & complete the
contract.
The Committee on Farm Management presented a
report which was accepted & laid upon the table
[Well]
The Secretary was requested to ask Prof Ingersoll
to call the attention of Mr Marcy to the fact that
the well at Wells Hall is not satisfactory with a
view to have it made so.
[Garden Shed]
It was resolved that the Hort. Dept be
allowed to build a shed by the present tool barn
cost not to exceed fifty dollars
[Wire trellis]
It was resolved that the Hort. Dep't be
allowed to purchase cedar posts and wire for
a grape trellis NE. of the Presidents House
[Broad tires]
It was Resolved that the Hort Dept be allowed
to purchase a broad tired wagon
[Microscopes etc]
It was Resolved that Prof Beal be allowed to
purchase microscopes, slides & necessary appar-
atus not to exceed the amount appropriated for that pur-
pose
[Experiments]
It was resolved that the Hort Dep't be allowed
to purchase and fit pipe for experiments in irrigating veg-
etable garden next year at an expense of thirty dollars
Meeting Adjourned
R G Baird
Sec'y
[End page 352]
[Begin page 353]
Secretary's Office Monday eve Aug. 25 / 79
Board met. All the members
present except Mr Phillips
Pres. H.G. Wells presented the Bond of
E Longyear Esq as Treasurer of the College
which was accepted by the Board
who were
Members of the Faculty ^ present presented
some matters connected with their work after which the
Board adjourned till 8 A.M tomorrow.
Tuesday morning 8 O.Clock The Board met
By invitation Mr Arnold of the Firm of Watkins &
Arnold. Architects was present & the time was spent
in consultation with him regarding the buildings to
be erected at the College until ten O.Clock when a
till 2 OClock P.M.
recess was taken ^ to attended the public exercises of the
Alumni.
[Botanl. Lab.y
Proposal]
Two OClock P.M. the Board met.
After further Conference with the Architect
The Building Committee recommended that
the Proposition of Fuller & Wheeler to build the
Botanical Laboratory for Six thousand dollars
including furnace provided items be stricken
out of the original plan amounting to Six Hundred
& fifty dollars according to Fuller & Wheelers scale of
prices..
At 4 OClock P.M. the Board took a recess
to accept an invitation of the Alumni for a Conference
with them & In the evening the Board attended
the Alumni banquet
Wednesday morning 8 O.Clock Board met
[Dwelling]
It was resolved that the building Committee
be authorized to let the Contract for the building of
Professor's house whenever they can do so satisfactorily
[Owen Asst. in
Experiments]
The Committee to whom was referred the matter
of employing some one to assist Prof Beal in experimenting
& teach a class in history reported that they had employed
Mr Henry E Owen of Adrian for eleven weeks Com
mencing Sep't 2d 1879 at the rate of $400.00 per Annum.
Report accepted
[Gr. H. Additions.]
It was resolved that the resident mechanics
proceed under the direction of the Committee on the Mechan
ical Dep't to Construct the addition to the rooms occupied
by the gardener at the Green House & the Propagating Pits
the latter according to the plans & specifications of the
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[Begin page 354]
Architect.
It was resolved that when this meeting adjourn
it Adjourn to meet at the Russell House on the evening
of Tuesday Sep. 16th at 8 OClock P.M.
[Dr. K. Institute]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be relieved
from Institute work during the coming winter
[Tile
Team labor]
It was resolved that the Hort. Dep't be authorized to
purchase tile not to exceed Seventy five dollars; also
to expend fifty dollars in the employment of extra team
labor at the rate of $1.75 per day & board of team
[Move Apiary]
It was resolved that the Hort. Dep't furnish the
necessary labor for moving the Bee House & accessories: this
labor to be under the Supervision of Prof. Cook.
[ " " ]
The location of the Bee House was left to
the decision of Profs Cook & Beal.
[Propagating Pits]
The Hort. Dep't was authorized to have a [illegible in original] &
Lynch furnace put into the propagating pits, with
pipes & apparatus pertaining thereto; the entire cost not
to exceed $450. also to receive bids and let the contract
the
for ^ [illegible in original] of the propagating pits
[M.S. Rule]
It was resolved that we formally approve
the following rule recommended by the Faculty
July 9th "Any Graduate of three years reputable
Standing who gives evidence of having pursued
Scientific Studies during two years since graduating
& who shall present a she satisfactory thesis on
Some scientific subject assigned by the Faculty
shall receive the degree of Master of Science.
[Farm Interim]
It was resolved that Mr White have charge of the
Farm Dep't under supervision of Pres. Abbot till the appoint
ment of a Prof. of Agriculture.
[Williams H. Roof]
It was Resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized
to have the roof & roof trusses of Williams Hall repaired.
[Chl. Lab. " ]
It was Resolved that Dr Kedzie be directed to
repair the Coping of the Chemical Laboratory
[Society Room]
Phi
Permission was granted to the ^ Delta. Theta Society.
under supervision of the committee on Mechanical
Dep't. to make such changes as may be necessary for the ventilation
of their Hall at their own expense
[Catalogue]
It was resolved that the Faculty be author-
ized to issue a catalogue of the College for 1879 with a
general catalogue appended. No. of Copies 3,500
Meeting Adjourned
R G Baird Sec'y
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[Begin page 355]
September 16th 1879
The Board met in the Russell House at
8 OClock P.M. Present Messers J. Webster Childs
Franklin Wells Geo W Phillips Milton J. Gard
H.G. Reynolds & Pres. T.C. Abbot
[Shelton
Declines]
Pres. Abbot reported that as desired by resolution
of the Board he had tendered to Prof Shelton of Kansas an
invitation to become Prof. of Agriculture at the Michigan
Agricultural College & that the invitation was not accepted.
[Fence]
Mr Frank Gully was authorized to com-
plete the board fence along the gravel road to
the East line of the College Farm.
evening
Adjourned till tomorrow ^ morning at 8
O.Clock.
Wednesday eve 8. O.Clock Board met
Same members present as on previous evening.
[Cook]
It was moved & Seconded that Prof. Cook
be relieved from Institute work during
the coming winter. motion did not prevail.
[Stock]
It was resolved that the Committee on Farm
Management be authorized to make Such pur-
chase of blooded Stock for the Farm Dept as in
their judgement may be deemed best
On motion the Board adjourned to meet
at the Call of the Pres. Abbot & the Secretary
R G Baird
Secretary
November 17th 1879
The Board met at the office of the Sec'y
All the members were present as follows
H.G. Wells J. Webster Childs Geo W. Phllips
Franklin Wells. M.J. Gard H.G. Reynolds & Pres.
T.C. Abbot.
Professors Fairchild, Cook Beal & Carpenter
were present during the 1st evening session and present-
ed matters in connection with their several Departments.
Meeting Adjourned till 8 O Clock tomorrow
morning
Eight O.Clock Tuesday morning Nov. 18th
the Board met all the members present
[B.S.]
It was resolved that the degree of Batchel – of
Science be Conferred on Messers
Frank Benton Orrin Preston Gulley
Joseph Allen Briggs Frank Peter Habenbuch
Louis George Carpenter Roderick Baker Norton
Clifton Barnum Charles Eugene James Rauchfus
Eva Diana Coryell Ray Sessions
Corydon Pernie Cronk Charles Edward Sumner
Arthur Alger Crozier John Quincy Thomas
Thomas Elliot Dryden Marcus Smith Thomas
Charles Woods Gammon Harry Wilcox
Charles Sumner Guile
[M.S.]
Also that the degree of Master of Science be conferred
upon Frank. J. Annis of the Class of 1875.
[Institutes]
It was Resolved that the Committee on Institutes
be auhorized to employ Mr John Fraser to lecture
on veterinary at the Institutes during the coming
winter.
The Board took a recess till 2 OClock P.M
to Sign the Diplomas & attend the graduating
exercises.
[Furnishing]
At 2. PM the Board met
It was Resolved that the room in the Farm House
formerly occupied by Prof. Ingersoll as a Study
be furnished under direction fo Pres. Abbot &
the Farm foreman
[Deductions]
It was resolved that rule 146 be ammended
by striking out all after the 1st clause; so that
the rule shall read "No deduction shall be
made for board for an absence of less than one week"
[Eaves troughs]
Dr Kedzie was authorized to repair the eave
[End page 356]
[Begin page 357]
troughs of his house
[Reports]
The Secretary was instructed to send a copy of his report [illegible in original]
by mail
for 1878 ^ to the Agricultural College of each State
[House Plan]
Pres. Abbot was authorized to change the plan of the
new House so as to have a door into the pantry from the hall between the
kitchen & dining room.
[Roof etc]
It was resolved that the Committee on the Mechanical Dep't
be directed to repair any leaky roofs of the College buildings; also the
front steps of the Pres. House & to have the Apiary painted same
color as the green house now is
[Com. on Mechl. Dep]
Prof. Carpenter was appointed a member of the Com-
mittee on the Mechanical Dep't in place of Prof Ingersoll
[Kitchen Floor]
Prof Carpenter was directed to have the floor of the
kitchen of the Boarding hall repaired by putting down artificial
stone in front of the Cooking range & oven
[P.O. Scales]
The Secretary was authorized to purchase a Standard
post office Scale for his office
Dr Kedzie was authorized to expend the balance
of the appropriation for the Chemical Dep't.
[Johnson
Prof. Agr.]
Hon. Samuel Johnson of Cass Co. was
elected to the Professorship of Practical Agriculture
Salary to be at the rate of one Thousand eight hundred
dollars a year.
[Dwellings]
It was resolved that the assignment of the two
unoccupied houses .- (the new house & the one about to be vacated
by Prof. Fairchild) be left with Pres. Abbot
[Prof Eng. Lit.]
It was resolved that the appointment of a Prof
of English Literature be left with Pres. Abbot
[New House extra]
The building committee reported the expenditure
of twenty dollars in bricking up the foundation of the
new house, an item not in the original contract and
recommended that the Secretary be authorized to pay the Amount
The report was adopted
[Institutes]
The Committee on Institutes reported as
follows 1st Your Committee recommend that
during the month of Jan'y 1880 Farmer's Institutes be held
as follows. At Rockford Kent Co. Tuesday & Wednesday
Jan'y 13 & 14th to be attended by Prof Beal John Fraser & Robert
F Kedzie
2d At Big Rapids (Wacousta Co) Thursday & Friday
Jan'y 15th & 16 Same delegation as at Rockford
3d At Manchester (Washtenaw Co) Monday & Tuesday
Jan'y 19th & 20 to be attended by Pres Abbot Sec'y Baird
pres. Abbot John Fraser & J Webster Childs F.A. Gulley
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[Begin page 358]
4 At Rowes (Macomb Co) Thursday & Friday Jany 22d & 23d
to attended by Secy Baird Pres. Abbot John Fraser & J. Webster
Childs
5 At Buchanan (Berrien Co) Monday & Tuesday Jan'y
26th & 27th attended by Profs Carpenter & Cook John Fraser
& James Cassiday
6th Mason (Ingham Co.) Wednesday & Thursday 28th &
29th attended by Profs Carpenter & Cook. John Fraser & F.A.
Gulley.
Your Committee also recommend that the
Secretary if possible attend all the Institutes & that the
matter of securing the Services of Mr John Fraser be left
with Pres. Abbot All of which is respectfully Submitted
/J. Webster Childs
Committee \Geo W. Phillips
The report was adopted
It was: Resolved that two 50/100 dollars be allowed to Mr
Cassaday to defray his expenses going to Jackson for plants
[Mr Owen in
Gr. H.]
It was resolved that we approve of the
plan propsed by Mr F.A. Gulley to employ Mr Owen
to work in the Greenhouse five hours each day
during during the winter vacation as his substitute
& in his pay; also that we pay Mr Owen five
dollars a month to work three hours a day in the Green House
during the vacation
[Owen, teach]
It was resolved that the Horticultural
Dep't be authorized to employ Mr H.E. Owen
to work five hours a day during 40 weeks
of 1880 at a Compensation of two hundred & twenty
five dollars ($225.00) & that he be allowed
fifty dollars additional to teach two classes
in History during the autumn term of
1880.
The assignment of a room for Mr Owen
was left with Pres. Abbot
[Botanl. Laby
Joists]
The Secretary was appointed a Committee
to confer with Mr Arnold in regard to strengthening
the beams on which the joists of the second floor of the
Botanical Laboratory rest.
[Fairchild
Resigns]
It was resolved that the resignation of Prof.
Fairchild be accepted & that Pres. Abbot be requested
high
to convey to him our ^ appreciation of him and of his
work in the position which he has here filled &
that the Secretary be authorized to settle with him
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[Begin page 359]
up to the 1st of Dec. 1879
[Salary Prof. Carp.]
It was resolved that the Salary of Prof Carpenter
be at the rate of $1.800.00 after Jan'y 1st 1880
[Exchange Bull]
It was resolved that the farm Committee be
authorized to accept the offer made by Chas. J. Phillips and ex
change the Bull "Rufus" for a Short horn heifer
Meeting Adjourned
R G Baird
Secretary
[End page 359]
