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[Begin page 461]

Jany 8th 1885
Board met pursuant to adjournment at
7 O Clock P.M. in their room at the Capital. All
the members were present except the Governor. Minutes
of previous meeting were read & approved.
[Veterinary]
Prof. Grange was authorized to procure diagrams of
the horse at a cost not to exceed ten dollars.
[Bond for Arms]
It was resolved that the President of this Board
be authorized to execute the necessary bond to the U.S.
Government in order to procure arms & equipments for
of the Board
the College & that the Secretary furnish the President ^ with
a copy of this resolution
[Abbot, Prof.]
& is hereby
It was resolved that T.C. Abbot be ^ employed as Prof
of Mental and Moral Science with a Salary at the rate of
two thousand dollars a year from July 1st 1885
[Willits, Prest.]
[Salary]
It was resolved that Edwin Willits and is hereby
appointed President of the Agricultural College with a
Salary at the rate of thirty two hundred dollars a year
and the use of the Presidents residence free to Commence
July 1st 1885
Mr Willits being present notified the Board
of his acceptance.
[McLouth Prof.]
[Salary]
It was resolved that Lewis McLouth be and
he is hereby appointed Prof of Mechanics at the Agricul-
at the rate
tural College with a salary ^ of two thousand dollars
a year until a residence is provided for him at the
college. When such residence is provided the Salary
to Eighteen hundred dollars per annum. Salary
to begin July 1st 1885 provided that the Estimates made
by this Board to the Legislature for the Establishment of a
Mechanical Department are approved and an appropriation
made.
[Drill Hall]
It was resolved that an estimate be presented to the
Legislature asking five thousand dollars for a drill Shed
and Armory.


[Abbot, Prest. pro.tem]
It was resolved that Dr T.C Abbot be and he
is hereby appointed Pres. Pro. Tem of the College till July 1st
for that time
1885 with Salary at the rate of $3000. per annum in lieu of Salary as Prof ^
Friday 8 OClock A M
[Florist's Dept.]
It was resolved that the florist report
directly to the President of the College
The Board adjourned subject to the
call of the President & Secretary
RGBaird Secretary

[End page 461]

[Begin page 462]

Feby 18th 1885
The Board met pursuant to call at
the Capitol at 7½ O Clock P.M.
Present Franklin Wells T.D. Dewey Wm B. Mc.
Creery. E.W. Rising. Henry Chamberlain Cyrus G. Luce
Pres. T.C. Abbot and the Secretary
The minutes of last meeting were read and
approved.
The Board proceeded to the election of officers
which resulted as follows
[Board Officers]
For President Hon. Franklin Wells
" Secretary RGBaird
" Treasurer M.L. Coleman
On motion of Mr Chamberlain it was resolved
that the Standing Committees of this Board be
as follows
[Standing Com's]
Committee on Finance
" " Farm Management
" " Botany & Horticulture
" " Buildings
" " Employees
" " Institutes
" " Military
" " Mechanics
" " Veterinary
[ " " ]
Also: That each Committee consist of two
members, besides the President of the Board
who shall be Exofficio a member of all Standing
Committees
[Corporate Seal]
Whereas the Secretary having heretofore been
instructed to purchase a Common Seal for the State
Board of Agriculture: he reports that he has purchased
the Same and having brought it before the Board
Resolved that in pursuance of the Statute in
Such Cases made and provided that the Said Seal
be and the same is hereby adopted as the Common
Seal of the State Board of Agriculture. And the
Said Seal is in form as Stamped hereon
In the Centre a Monogram M.A.C. (being
Mich
inials for ^ State Agricultural College) and
around the Outer circle the words State
Board of Agriculture. Michigan.
The Board adjourned till ten O.Clock
tomorrow morning.

[NOTE: Seal has been stamped at the bottom on original of
page 462 in Board minutes book.]

[End page 462]

[Begin page 463]

Thursday morning ten O.Clock A.M.
The same members present as on previous
evening.
[College Paper]
Prof Cook presented the matter of a
College paper which was informally Considered
[Committees]
President Wells announced the
following standing Committees
On. Finance. Wm B. McCreery & E.W. Rising
" Farm Management. Cyrus G Luce & E W Rising
" Botany & Horticulture Henry Chamberlain & T.D. Dewey
" Buildings Dewey & Rising
" Employees Chamberlain & McCreery
" Institutes Rising & Luce
" Military McCreery & Dewey
" Mechanics Luce and Chamberlain
" Veterinary Dewey & McCreery
[Official Bonds]
It was resolved that the bond of the College
Treasurer give a bond in the amount of
twenty thousand dollars. and the Secretary
of the Board in the amount of ten thousand
dollars.
[ " " ]
The Secretary was instructed to prepare a
bond to be signed by the Treasurer and sureties
[Experiments]
Mr Knapper was authorized to experiment
with a variety of seeds of vegetables in Common
use [illegible in original] especially with reference to the porportion
of seed germinating. and the depth and other
conditions of planting and the Secretary was
authorized to purchase of dealers Such seeds
as Mr Knapper deemed necessary for these ex-
periments.
[Prof. Hort. & L.G.]
It was resolved that Mr Bailey's professorship
be Known as the Professorship of Horticulture and
Landscape Gardaning.
[Salaries]
It was resolved that the Salary of Frank S. Kedzie
and L.B. Carpenter be at the rate of one thousand
dollars a year from Jan'y 1st 1885.
[ " ]
It was resolved that Prof. Grange's Salary be
at the rate of one thousand five hundred dollars
a year from Jany 1st 1885
[Bailey Office]
Prof Bailey was authorized to expend not
to exceed twenty five dollars in fitting up
an office in the basement of College Hall
[Room]
The East half of the double parlor

[End page 463]

[Begin page 464]

on the West side of Williams Hall was assigned to Mr
LG Carpenter
[Bailey]
[Crandall]
[Salary]
[Pump]
[Rooms]
[ " ]
[Harrower]
Pres. Abbot reported that L.H. Bailey Jr Entered on
duty as Prof. of Horticulture & Landscape Gardening Feby 2 1885
and had Selected Charles S. Crandall a graduate of 1873 for his fore-
man to whom he had assigned Room No 54 and to whom if no
action was taken by the Board he should pay for Services at the rate
of Seven hundred & fifty dollars a year in full without board but with
room rent free. Also that he had approved the bills of the Horticul
tural Dep't for Jan'y . Also that with the Approval of Col McCreary
he had directed Prof Carpenter to put a cistern pump in the
Cottage occupied by Prof. Bailey: Also that he had assigned the
two inner or Western rooms occupied last year by Prof Satterlee
to Mrs Merrill for her use with the expectation that she should have
them rent free: Also that he had engaged Prof G.H. Harrower
to Continue to serve the College in his former capacity up to the
time when he should be relieved from the duties of the Presidency
and unless the Board objected should pay him at the rate
he received last year Eighteen hundred dollars a year
[Armory]
It was resolved that the Secretary of the College be
directed to have a room in the Farm Implement building temporarily
of Arms
prepared for their Safe keeping ^ and racks made for their display
[Military Drill]
It was resolved that the Faculty be authorized to
require military drill of Such Students as they may Select
[ " Science]
It was resolved that the Faculty be authorized to
require of Students the Study of Military Science not to
Exceed the equivalent of one study for one term of each
Student
It was resolved that when this meeting
adjourn it adjourn to meet at the College Tuesday
March 24th at 7½ P.M.
[Sets of Reports]
Secretary was directed to have two sets of
Reports bound for his office. one Set to be placed
in the room at the Capital & one in Secretary's office
at the College.
[Secty's Bond]
Secretary directed to have his bond prepared
for the Board at next meeting.
Meeting Adjourned
R.G. Baird Sec'y

[End page 464]

[Begin page 465]

March 24th 1885
The Board met in the Secretarys
Franklin
office at 7½ O. Clock P.M. Present Pres ^ Wells
Wm B. McCreery. E.W. Rising. Henry Chamberlain
C.G. Luce Pres. Abbot & the Secretary
The members of the Faculty were present
at the 1st evening Session and presented matters
connected with their Dep'ts
[Advertising]
It was resolved that the Sum of twelve
dollars he expended for one years ½ page adver-
tisement in the College Speculum
[Carpet]
It was resolved that Prof Cook be authorized
to purchase a carpet for his Study to be paid from
fund of Zool. Dep't

Adjourn till 8 O.Clock tomorrow
morning

Wednesday morning 8.O.Clock
Board met. Same members present as on previous
evening and Mr Dewey
The minutes of last meeting were read & approved
[Ruggles Suit]
Col. McCreery was appointed a special
Committee to Confer with the State Land Board in
the interest of the College in Connection with the
Ruggles Suit.
[Bulletins]
[Garden man]
[Experiments]
The Secretary was directed to issue 2,500 copies of
College Bulletin Nos. 1 & 2 by the 10th of April and mail
them to leading Farmers & Horticulturists throughout the
State. Prof Bailey was authorized to employ an
additional man on the Hort. Dept. Also to expend the
two hundred & fifty dollars appropriated to the Hort. Dep't
[No Thoroughfare]
It was resolved that the use of the College
drives as a thoroughfare for loaded teams be prohibited
and that notice to that effect be posted at the East & West
Entrances.
[Military]
It was resolved that the Com. on Military
be requested to confer with Lieut. Lockwood and obtain
a definite understanding with him as to his relations
to the College as to Salary, Board, room etc and report to the
Board at this meeting.
[Cattle Sale]
The Board took a recess to attend the College sale
of Cattle

[End page 465]

[Begin page 466]

Wednesday Eve 7 O clock
[Lt. Lockwood]
[Quarters]
Col Mc Creery reported that Lt Lockwood received
a year
a Salary of [$14.00.00?] ^ from the U.S. Government and
twelve dollars a month for Commutation of quarters. He respectfully
asked of the Board that they furnish him suitable rooms at the
College or that they bear the expense of his getting to the College from
Lansing. It was resolved that L't Lockwood be allowed for the
present fifteen dollars a month for his transportation to & from
Lansing.
[India Agr. Coll.]
It was resolved that the Secretary be requested to
forward to Mr Robertson principal of the India Agr'l College
Copies the Ag'l Report & to have his letter to Secretary Baird
published & placed on file.
[Drill Time]
It was resolved that students report for drill
each day at a quarter to one O.Clock. and drill half an hour
and report for work at one & a ½ O.Clock. The half hour's drill
to be deducted from the time required for work.
[Asst. Entomology]
Prof Cook was allowed to employ an student
assistant for investigation in Entomology at the rate
of .08 an hour
The following preamble and resolution presented
by Mr Luce was adopted
[Short Horn
Feeding
Tests]
Whereas the Michigan Short Horn Breeder's
Association, through its President, have volun-
teered to select and furnish two specimens of Short
Horn Calves for the purpose of testing their relative
fattening qualities compared with other breeds
Therefore Resolved.
That the Michigan
State Board of Agriculture accept the propos-
ition and respectfully Solicit other associations
or owners of other breeds two specimen Calves
of each of the several breeds for the purpose of making
a careful test at the Ag'l College of their relative
merrits for fattening purposes. All Correspondence
in relation to this test to be addressed to Prof. Samuel
Johnson Ag'l College who will furnish information
regarding it.
[Knapper Extra]
It was resolved that Mrs Knapper be paid
one hundred dollars for extra work done in the Greenhouse
during this winter.
[Steam Leakage]
It was resolved that the Mechanical Dep't Repair
all damages caused by the leakage from the Steam
pipes and that the Secy report the expense of the

[End page 466]

[Begin page 467]

next meeting of the Board.
President
Board adjourned subject to the call of the Secretary




April 20th 1885.
Monday evening
The Board met at the Capitol at half past
seven o'clock. Present Messrs Wells. Chamberlain,
Rising Luce Prs Abbot and Prs. Willetts.
The Secretary being absent on account of sickness
H.W. Baird acted as secretary.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and
corrected.
[Student Labor]
Pres. Abbot reported Legislative Bill concerning
Students Labor as having been reported from
the Committee of the whole.
Mr Chamberlain offered the following
resolutions which were adopted:
[Resolutions
H.G. Wells]
Whereas the Honorable Hezekiah G Wells who died
at his home in the city of Kalamazoo the
4th day of April 1885 full of years and honors
was a member of this Board for twenty two
years and most of that time its President.
Resolved that the State Board of Agriculture
desires to express and leave on record their
appreciation of one who was an honorable and
diligent public officer an excellent citizen, and
a good husband, the loss of whom will be long
felt by the public, his neighbors, and his family.
Resolved that this preamble and resolution be
Entered our Journal and a copy under our
Seal be sent to his family
[Industrial
Education
Books.]
Mr Willetts recommended the purchase of
several books on industrial education

[Dr Gilbrat's
lecture]
It was moved and carried that 250 copies of
Dr Gilbrats lecture which was delivered at the College
be printed and sent to him at the expense of the
college.
[Rooms for Pres Abbot]
Resolved: that Prof Abbot have assigned to him as an
office the rooms now occupied by Prof. Harrower, from
July 1st. Carried
It was moved and carried that Pres. Abbot be
authorized to purchase for the Library twelve chairs
[End page 467]

[Begin page 468]

library
and screens for use in ^ windows.
Resolved that the committee on buildings be author-
temporary
ized to buy for Lieut. Lockwoods ^ room in Williams
Hall such articles of furniture as he may need
Carried
Col. McBride was
present in addition to
April 21st Tuesday morning 8.30 those mentioned at the open-
ing of the meeting
[Speculum
for Board]
Resolved that the Secretary be directed to subscribe
and pay for one copy of College Speculum for
each member of the Board. Carried.
[Mechanical
Dept.]
that
It was moved ^ the following announcement,
regarding the Mechanical Dept. be adopted and
incorporated in the new catalogues
The Legislature having made an appropriation
for the erection of Shops and their Equipment a
Department of Mechanic Arts will be opened at
the beginning of the next school year, next September.
The purpose is to Establish a first class school of
Technology in which shall be taught the principles
upon which the leading industries of the country are
based, with a full line of instruction in the use of
tools and the construction of mechanical products,
according to the best approved plans of such
institutions in this country and in Europe.
Special facilities will be furnished for instruction
and practice in Free hand drawing, and in
Draughting, and in Experimental Physics, with
unexcelled advantages advantages in those branches
of mathematics. and the sciences involved in
scientific mechanics. Daily work will be required in
the Shops. Instruction will also be afforded
in the English Language, Book-Keeping and Business
Law, So that each student shall be well fitted by
a general and business as well as a technical
Education for any position he may seek
The requirements for admission will be the same
as for the other departments of the College.
Circulars with full course of study
and full explanations of the work to be
done will be sent on application on and after
July 15th next.
[Ruggles Suit]
It was moved and carried that Col. McCreery
be appointed a special committee to confer
with the Board of State Auditors, and the
in regard
Attorney General ^ to employing [illegible in original] Hauckett

[End page 468]

[Begin page 469]

to assist as counsel of in the suit of Agricul-
tural College Vs. Mr Ruggles now in progress in
the Supreme court
The Board Examined plans for an armory drawn
by Arch. Appleyard, then adjourned until one oclock PM
Afternoon Session
The following resolution introduced by Mr Cham-
berlain was adopted:
[Armory]
by Wm O Appleyard
Resolved that the plans submitted ^ for a building
for the Military Department with additions of a
ventilation in each gable & two chimneys be adopted
that of same not to exceed ($5000) five thousand dollars
[Convention]
Moved and carried that the Prs. of the Board
appoint a delegation to attend the meeting of represen-
tatives from Agricultural Colleges to be held in
Washington on or about the 24th of June
[Models]
Moved and carried that Louis Carpenter
be allowed to spend thirty dollars for models
in drawing.
[Coal]
Moved and carried that the Committee on
finance be authorized to make Such arrangements
for the purchase of coal for the Ensuing year
as in their judgement they deem best
[Mech. Build]
Moved and carried that the plans and
Specifications presented by Prof. Carpenter for
the Mechanical Building be accepted
[Ford Schumacher]
Resolved that the Mich. State Board of
Agriculture Extend thanks to Ford Schumacher of
Akron Ohio for sending free of charge and
Express paid two pounds each of thirty four
Sorts of prepared cereals for the Botanical
Museum.
Resolved that the Secretary be requested
to forward him a copy of the above. Carried
Resolved that the Prof. of Botany be authorized
to spend thirty dollars for trees and seeds of trees
College
unlike those now on the ^ grounds to fill out the
arboretum Carried
[New Herbarium]
Resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to purchase
what paper and labels are necessary for mounting
the 2500 species of dried plants which were presented
by the Director of the [Ken?] Gardens England.
costing not far from 30 dollars. Carried

[End page 469]

[Begin page 470]

[Roof]
Resolved that the Mechanical Dept. be requested to
paint the deck roof of Williams Hall Carried
[Tank]
Resolved that Prof Carpenter be allowed to put
in a tank to catch water from the artesian
well, at Wells Hall Carried
[Hort. Dept.]
Resolved that Prof Bailey be authorized to
purchase a plow, lawn edger, hand implements
not to exceed $30. carpenter tools $25. and
pruning tools. not to exceed $10. Carried
Prof Bailey was authorized to Enclose
steps on the East end of Williams Hall for
the purpose of using it as a dust box.
[Adam Oliver]
Resolved that Pres. Abbot be requested to
correspond with Adam Oliver of Kalamazoo
[line illegible in original]
as soon as the elevations and plans of
employ
the new buildings are prepared and [illegible in original]
him to locate the same Carried
Resolved that the committee on Horticul
ture be authorized to purchase a rut
scraper for the Horticultural Dept. Carried
[Steam fittings]
Resolved that the Engineering Department
by and with the advice of the Building Commit-
tee be allowed to expend not to exceed
three hundred dollars ($300. 1 for pipes and
fittings quite certain to be needed during
the coming two years Carried

[Baileys House]
It was moved and carried that the Build
ing Committee be allowed to expend the
amount appropriated by the Legislature
for a well and cellar-way at Prof Bailey's house
Carried
[Lumber]
It was moved and carried that Col
McCreery act as a committee to purchase
one or more carloads of lumber for general
building purposes and to consult with
Sec. Baird and the College carpenter to find
what is wanted.

Seven o'clock P.M
[Architect's Services]
It was moved and carried that the following
Wm P.
offer of Mr ^ Appleyard be accepted. viz.
To prepare plans and specifications for the Armory
and Assembly Hall, the Veterinary Laboratory, the Professors

[End page 470]

[Begin page 471]

Residence and to examine the plans and spec-
ificatons of the Mechanical Dept. prepared
by Prof Carpenter. making such suggestions as
he thinks best. Also to superintend the construc-
tion of all of the above mentioned buildings
for the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.)
[Notice to
Builders]
It was moved and carried that a the following
"Notice to Builders" be inserted in the Detroit Post
Free Press & Lansing Republican and to appear
twice a week from May 18th to 25th stating that
Sealed proposals for the new buildings would
the evening
be received by the Board up to ^ 25th of May, at
which time the Board moved open the the bids
submitted. Plans and specifications to be seen
at the office of Wm P Appleyard in the P.O. block
at Lansing on and after teh 18th of May
Particulars regarding time of completion, bonds,
payments etc may be obtained by writing
R.G. Baird Agricultural College Ingham Co
Mich
Moved and carried that time of completion
of the Proessor's Residence be final at Sept 1st 1885.

[Completion
SEE p. 474]
Moved and carried that the Armory and
Assembly Hall be completed by the 15th of
August and the Veterinary Laboratory and
Mechanic Shops by the 1st of December.
[Fuller & Wheeler
Plans]
Resolved that the Board do hereby approve
of the plans and specifications for the Veterinary
Laboratory as submtited by Messrs Fuller and
Wheeler, and do also approve of the plan and
specifications for the new dwelling to be
erected for the Professor of Mechanic Arts
being substantially the plan used for the
house of now occupied by Prof. Johnson
Moved and carried that when we do \Carried
adjourn we do adjourn to meet on the evening
of the 25th May at half past seven o'clock in the
Capitol.
Adjourned until 8 o'clock Wednesday morning
April 22d 8. A.M
[Wells portrait]
Resolved that Hon. Franklin Wells, president
of the State Board of Agriculture be requested
to furnish a photograph or portrait of
himself to be placed in the Board Rooms at

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[Begin page 472]

the College
[Delegates
to
Washington]
Pres. Wells announced as the delegates to the
Convention of officers of Agricutural colleges, called
to meet in Washington. Hon Henry Chamberlain
and Pres. Willetts.
[Farm Tools etc
$285]
Prof. Johnson was authorized to expend
$100 for hand implements. $50. for furniture &
fixtures for farmhouse. $60. for a truck wagon &
$75 for a corn planter. appropriations having
been made for the same.
Board Adjourned
H W Baird Sec pro. tem.



June 8th 1885.
Monday evening.
[At
Capitol]
The Board met at the Capitol at eight
o'clock. \Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Present Messrs Wells, Chamberlain, Rising Dewer & Luce. ^
The following was incorporated in the minutes of this
meeting:
[Cause of
Delayed Meeting]
The President and building committee having
learned that it would be impossible for Architect
Appleyard to complete the plans and Specifications
of the contemplated buildings as soon as the
18th of May. For this reason the other members of
the Board were notified that the object of the
meeting could not be accomplished on the 25th
of May – No members appearing at that date
a Special meeting of the Board was called by
the president to be held at the Board Room
in the Capitol on June 8th.
The following requests made by Mr. Edwin Willetts
were allowed by the Board
[Circulars to
High School Principals]
1st Some circulars to Principals of High Schools
[3000 Do to Young men]
2d 3000 general circulars by July 15th to Send to 3000 young
men I know of who are fit candidates for the Agril College
[1000 Do of Mechl.
Dept.]
3d 1000 circulars with programme for new Mechanical Dept.
[Mechl. Course]
4th Course of study for Mechanical Dept.
[Planer]
5th Authority to buy an iron planer with advice of
Committee on Mechanical Dept.

[End page 472]

[Begin page 473]

[Bids
for
Mechanical]
Moved & carried that the Board now proceed to
open the bids submitted and to record each bid.

Bids for Mechanical Dept. Building
Gallup Spross (including [illegible in original] bent $15.00) 7285.00
Martins Hilliard Co Lansing 8664.11
Farr and Vincent 8162.24
Hoskens and Maunder Lansing 8249.54
Zurok and Quallman East Saginaw 9798.00
Fuller and Wheeler Lansing 7799.37
J.A. Fisher East Saginaw 8607.00

Armory and Assembly Hall
[Military]
Martens & Hilliard & Co. 8301.22
Farr and Vincent 7069.83
Hoskens and Maunder 7880.58
Zurok and Qualman 9259.00
Fuller and Wheeler 6197.85
J. Fisher 7985.65
[and
Veterinary
Buildings]

Veterinary Laboratory
Farr and Vincent 6308.05
J. Fisher 7559.92
Zurok and Qualman 7629.00
Fuller and Wheeler 5376.79
Hoskins and Maunder 6193.91
Martens Hilliard & Co 6096.21
[&
Prof's House]

Professors Residence
J Fisher 4909.96
Martens & Hilliard & Co 4730.73
Zurok and Qualman 4865.58
William Wood Davison Station 5300.00
Fuller and Wheeler 3959.30
Hoskins and Maunder 4806.02
Farr and Vincent 4837.89
[Adjournment] 7½
adjourned till ^ next morning
Tuesday morning half past Seven
[Contract Set]
Moved and carried that the contract for erecting
all the new buildings be let to Messrs Fuller and
Wheeler at their bid
[Print Specifications]
Moved and crried that Mr Appleyard be authorized
to have the specifications of the new buildings printed.
Moved & carried that the time of completion of

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[Begin page 474]

the new buildings at the suggestion of Messrs
Fuller and Wheeler be as follows.
[Time Limit
to Contracts]
Residence Sept 15th Armory and Assembly Hall
Nov. 15th Mechanical Building Dec 15th, and
Veterinary Laboratory Jan 15th
Board adjourned to the College to meet at half
past seven in the Sec'y office.
[Joint Meeting
with
State Societies]
The rest of the day was spent with executive committees
of the State Agricultural Society, Agricultural Society
and State Grange, and other visitors, in looking over
the College.
Tuesday evening half past seven o'clock
[Walk to
Artesian Well]
Resolved that Horticultural Dept. be instructed
to make a walk to the Artesian Well at
Wells Hall. Carried.
[Tin Roofs –
on
Cheml. Laby. &
Dr. K's House]
Resolved that Dr Kedzie be allowed to put
tin roof on the north wing of the Chemical Laboratory
and the tin roof replaced on his house under the
direction of the Building Committee. Carried
[Steriopticon]
Resolved that Dr Kedzie be allowed to
purchase, a steriopticon now at the Laboratory
for one hundred & sixty five dollars ($165.) being valued
at $250.00. Carried
[Cheml. Glass Ware.]
Dr Kedzie was allowed to pinpoint such
glass ware as was needed for his Laboratory
Dr Beal was authorized to purchase under
the name of apparatus the following books for the
use of students in Physiological Botany. The books
to remain at the Laboratory as dictionaries
for daily consultation.
[Botany Reference
Books]
Behrens Guide to the microscope in Botany 4.25
Practical instruction in Botany. Part 1st 5.00
Bower and vines MacMillan & Co
Sach's Text Book new edition 6.00
15.25
[Farm Horse to
Garden @ $40.]
[Engineer Dept. sharp
en Lawn Mowers]
[Garden Harness $32]
[ " Drainage $50.]
Orderd that the Farm Dept. turn over to the
Horticultural Dept. the single Horse valued at
forty dollars ($40.) That Prof. Bailey be authorized
to purchase a double harness to cost not exceeding
32.00 and that Prof Bailey be authorized to expend
iat
one half of appropr^ion for drainage, fifty dollars ($50.00)
Carried
[Appleyard
$250
Architect fee]
Resolved the Secretary be authorized to draw
an order in favor of Wm Appleyard for two hundred & fifty
dollars ($250.00) taking his receipt therefor, to apply on

[End page 474]

[Begin page 475]

his fees as architect. Carried
[Prof Johnson
spend
Wind Mill Appropn.]
Resolved that the Prof of Agriculture be authorized
to expend so much of the amount appropriated
the purchase of
for ^ a windmill and tanks as shall be necessary Carried
[ & ½ Class Room Apparatus]
[½ Drainage]
%150.00
Also one half of the amount appropriated ^ for the
purchase of apparatus for classroom and its use
one half of the amount appropriated for drainage
Carried
[Prof. Johnson House
Paint]
Prof Johnson was allowed to repaint the out-
side wood work of the house occupied by him
[Prof. Johnson
remove Piggery
& Garden Barns]
It was resolved that Prof Johnson take charge of the
removals of buildings necessitated to make room for the
new ones. Carried.


[$450.
to Jas. Turner
for Clydesdales]
Resolved that the Secretary be instructed to draw an
order for $450.00 to James Turner for the pair of mares. Carried.
[Prof. Beal House
$50. Repairs]
Resolved that Professor Beal be authorized to expend $50.00
in repairs on his house. Carried
[Dr. Kedzie House
$50 Repairs]
Resolved that Dr. Kedzie be allowed to expend $50.00 in
repairs on his house. Carried
[Prof. Bailey Barn
& Shed accepted
$400.]
It was moved that the expenditure of $400.00 for a
at Prof. Bailey's House
barn and woodshed ^ be approved by the Board and
that an order for that amount be drawn for Messrs Fuller
and Wheeler. Carried.
[Dr. Grange not to
exhibit at Fair]
of the previous meeting
It was moved that the resolution ^ instructing Dr. Grange
to make an exhibition at the State Fair be rescinded. Carried.
[Dr. Grange & Vet Com.
spend
special Approprian.]
It was moved that Dr Grange under advice of Veterinary
Committee purchase the articles enumerated in the ap-
propriation for that Department. Carried.
[Clerk for Secty.]
It was resolved that the Committee on Employees
be authorized to employ such temporary clerical as-
sistance as may be needed in the Secretary's office. Carried.
[Drill Time]
It was moved and carried that the time for drill
be changed from a quarter to one o'clock to half past six.
[Lieut. Lockwood
& Mil Com. spend
$52.30]
It was ordered that Lieutenant Lockwood under the
advice of the Committee on Military Department be author-
ized to purchase for that Department the following articles
3 officer's swords and belts @ $12.00 $36.00
1 sword and belt for Sergt. Major @ 5. 5.
2 bugles @ 5. 10.
2 Roll call books @ .65 1.30
Total $52.30


[Prof MacEwan House
Repairs]
It was moved that the Building Committee spend
the amount appropriated for repairing Professor MacEwan's
House if in their judgment it seems necessary
Adjourned till 8 o'clock next morning

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[Begin page 476]

Wednesday, June 10th 8 a.m.
[Drill Hall
Location]
It was resolved that Assembly or Drill Hall be
and is hereby located on the West side of the ravine,
North and West of the rustic bridge; the South East cor-
ner of the building being placed where the iron wood stake
is located, and the walls extending due West and North
from said stake, with the frontage to the West. Carried.
[Mechl. Shop
Vety. Laby.
Prof McLouth's House
sites by
Adam Oliver]
Resolved that the Mechanical Shop, the Veterinary
Laboratory and the new Residence be built on the sites
selected by Mr Oliver. Carried.
[Prof Carpenter]
[Old Tank to Boiler H.]
It was moved that Professor Carpenter be authorized to
take the old tank and use it in the Boiler House. Carried
[Prof. Bailey Well
$67.bal. pd.]
Resolved that $67.00 of the Fund for Repairs of Buildings
be used to pay the balance due on Professor Bailey's well. Carried.
[Prof Johnson
Privy from Carpenter Shop]
It was moved and carried that Professor Johnson
be allowed to take the privy now standing back of the Car-
penter Shop for the use of Farm hands
[Adjournment]
The Board then adjourned subject to the call of the
President
H.W. Baird Sec. pro tem


Monday Evening July 20th. 1885.

[At College]
Board met at 7-30 in Secretary's Office
at College. Present Messrs Wells,
Mc Creery , Rising, Luce & Prest Willits
Mr. H.G. Reynolds was also present at
meeting. The members of Faculty
were also present and made commu-
nications to Board respecting their de-
partments. The reading of the minutes
was postponed until morning.
[Students
Labor]
It was resolved that the Committee on accounts
be authorized to approve the Students labor
vouchers.
[Dr. Gilberts
Lecture]
Mr. Reynolds was authorized to use
Certain marks in printing Dr. Gilbert's
lecture (for the report) to indicate the dif-
ferent mineral manures instead of procuring
plates for colored charts.
[Counsel in
Ruggles
Case]
Resolved that the President be requested to ap-
point a committee to employ counsel
to assist the Atty Gen'l in the Ruggles Case

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[Begin page 477]

now pending in the Supreme Court; if
possible at the expense of the State.
[Bulletins
to be part
of Report.]
It was resolved that Mr. Reynolds be au-
thorized to insert the bulletins so far as
published, in the report for 1884.
Mr. Dewey arrived at this stage of the
Proceedings.
[Premium
List &
Awards of
Agr'l Society]
It was moved and carried that the premium
list and awards of the Agr'l society be
omitted from the Report of State Bd. of Ag'l.
Moved to reconsider the preceding motion,
Carried. On motion the question was
laid on the table.


[Vacation
Extended
one week]
The request of Pres. Willits extending the college
vacation one week to allow the Faculty and
members of College to attend the Annual
Meeting of American Assn for Advancement
of Science was granted
Mr. Willits made a Statement to the
Board of the recent trouble with the students.
[Adjourned]
Adjourned till 8 O'Clock tomorrow_


July 21, 1885 . 8 O'clock A.M.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
Same members present as last evening.
[Instructions
to Prof
McLouth.]
It was resolved & carried that Prof. McLouth
devote himself himself to arranging the
details of the Mechanical Dept. and
sending such circulars relating to the Dept.
as are prepared, also to visit different
parts of the State holding examinations
and visiting shops.
[Clyde
Mares
$50 bal.]
Moved that an order of $50# be drawn
in favor of Jas. M. Turner in payt.
for the balance on team of Clydesdale
mares. Carried.
[Dr. Abbot's
Vacation]
Moved & carried that Prof. Abbot be granted
a vacation until next term.
[Boarding
Clubs
Page 480]
resolutions
The following ^ offered by Pres. Willits were
adopted. whereas the Constitution and
By laws of the Club Boarding Assn
adopted Nov. 27, 1882 were not recorded

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[Begin page 478]

and the original cannot be or has not been found,
and the Faculty have printed a substantial copy
of the same. Resolved that said copy
be now recorded nunc pro tunc, provided that
if
^ on further search the original be found, it
shall be so recorded instead.
Resolved further that the new Constitution as reported
to the Board by Prof. Carpenter be adopted.
[Sorghum
Sugr
by Dan'l
Root _ to
be allowed
bounty.]
The following offered by Col. McCreery was
adopted: - whereas it appears by a sworn
statement on file in the office of the Sect'y of this
Board, that Mr. Daniel Root of Hudson
Mich. did manufacture in the year 1884, 6000#
of merchantable sugar from sorghum cane,
the methods of which manufacture are fully
set forth in the statement and whereas
there is also on file with the above state-
ment a certificate by Prof. R.C. Kedzie,
showing this sugar as tested by sample
to contain 92% of crystallizable cane
sugar, therefore
Resolved that we regard Mr. Danl Root
as having complied with the requirements
of Act. No. 268 Statutes of 1881 Entitled "An
Act to encourage the culture of Sugar
Cane etc." & that he is entitled to the
bounty provided for in said act.
[Dr. Grange
Granted
leave of absence.]
It was resolved that Dr. Grange
be granted leave of absence from lecturing
at Institutes next winter, provided that
he provide two lectures to be read by a
substitute.
[Prof. Bailey
to prepare
Heat Bid.]
Moved & carried that Prof Bailey be authorized
to use coal heating in a hot bed and
to prepare a hot bed 75 ft. long and
6 ft. wide for that purpose.

[Speciments
of wood.]
with Dr Beal
Moved & carried that Pres. Willets ^ be
authorized to dispose of the Specimens of
wood on hand and not needed by the
college.
Moved and carried that Prof. Beal be
authorized to expend $500 more in the
books purchased by him for the Laboratory.

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[Begin page 479]

[Temporary
Instructor
in
Rhetoric]
Moved & carried that Pres. Willits be auth-
orized to spend $75- for a temporary in-
structor in Rhetorics.
[Prof. Cook
Assistant]
Resolved that Prof. Cook be authorized to
in 1886
employ an assistant for six months ^ at
a salary of $250 Resolution adopted.
[St. Lockwood's
Letters of
Recomm]
It was resolved that the Secretary Copy the
letters of recommendation relating to St.
Lockwood and return the originals to him.

Adjourned until 130 P.M. –

130 P.M. July 21, 1885.

[Ruggles
Suit.]
Col. McCreery was appointed as the Com-
mittee to employ Counsel in the Ruggles
suit.
Moved & supported that Mr. Reynolds take
charge of purchasing articles used in
fitting up the Public Parlor.
The matter of improvements in College
Hall was referred to Pres. Wilits
with power to act.


[Painting
Prof's
Barns]
It was moved that Mr. Mohn take charge
of painting the Professor's Barn's in-
cluding water tank & Knapper's barn
and for H.w. Baird to procure paint.
Carried.
[Final
adjournment]
The Board then adjourned until
Tuesday Evening August 18, 1865.

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[Begin page 480]

Constitution of the Club Boarding Association
Adopted Nov. 27, 1882. (Prof R.C. Carpenter)

Article I
Name.
The association shall be known as the Club
Boarding Association.
Article II
Memberships
The members of this association shall be students
of this College who have complied with rules
and regulations hereafter to be adopted regard-
ing admission to Clubs.
Article III
Officers
The officers of this association shall be the
President and Secretary of the Student's Organ-
ization.
Article IV.
Club's size
The Students shall be divided into clubs. The
mem bership of a club shall not be less than
20 nor more than forty.
Article V.
Restriction
No Club shall be allowed to have a majority
of its members belonging to the same class
or society.
Article VI
Committee
on
Membership.
The division into clubs shall be effected by a
standing commtitee of three elected by the
association. This committee to be known
as the committee on membership and shall
be elected for one year at the time of the
regular election of officers of the Student's
Organization. The first division shall be made
by taking each alternate group of five from
the list of names as found in the catalogue.
Article VII
New Students.
New students and those expecting to enter College
may be temporarily assigned to any club
by the President of the College. They shall
be permanently assigned to their places by
the Committee on membership.
Article VIII
Changes
of
members
With consent of the committee on member-
ship, students may change to any club
providing such change does not con-
flict with Articles IV and V.
Article IX
Designation
of
Clubs.
Steward
These clubs shall be designated by letters –
Each club shall elect a Steward whose term
of office shall be one College term, the
Election to be held four weeks preceding the
end of the term.
Article X
Duties
of
Steward
The Steward shall be financial manager of
the club, shall collect and disburse monies
and look after the property of the club.

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[Begin page 481]

Article X
(Cont.)
The election of the Steward must be approved by
the President of the College
Article XI
Auditing
Committee.
Its duties.
Each Club shall elect an auditing com-
mittee consisting of two members, they shall
be elected the last week of each College
term. Their duty shall be to examine
the accounts of the Stewards and report
to the club at the middle and begin-
ning of each term.
Article XII
Advance
on board
Each member of the association shall be
required to advance $20# at the beginning
of each term, with the Steward.
Steward re-
stricted.
Sec. 2. The Steward of any club is for-
bidden to allow members to remain in
his club unless they Keep deposited the
price of one week's board in advance.
Article XIII
When Clubs
shall begin.
Clubs shall be in running order the day
preceding the opening of each term. –
Article XIV.
Amendments.
Amendments to this constitution may be
made at any time by a majority vote
of the association.
Note
This copy is taken from one furnished by
Prof Carpenter and which he obtained, by
consultation of several interested students.
as to the changes made from 1882-1883.
It is essentially the original constitution

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[Begin page 482]

Constitution of the Club Boarding Association
as revised Summer Term 1885.
Article I
Name
The associaton shall be known as the Club
Boarding Association.
Art. II
Membership
Sec. 1 The members of this association shall
consist of all persons holding Boarding Club
Certificates


Benefits
of
Equalization
Sec. 2. Only members of the association shall
be entitled to the benefits of the equalization
of board.
Membership
Fee.
Sec. 3. After the adoption of this constitution
a membership fee of this constitution a
one dollar shall entitle any person to a
boarding Club Certificate. These certificates
are not transferable.
Redemption
of
old certificates
Sec. 4. All certificates issued before the
adoption of this constitution shall be
redeemed for an amount equal to one
dollar less than their face value.
Article III
Officers
Sec. 1. The officers of this association shall be
the president and secretary of the student's
Organization; a board of equalization con-
sisting of three members, elected at the reg-
ular election, and the Secretary of the College
who shall act as the general treasurer of
the association.
Duty of
Treasurer
Sec. 2. The duty of the treasurer shall be
to hold in trust all money of the asso-
ciation, as depostied by the Stewards, and
pay out the same on the demand of
the respective stewards.
Article IV
Size of
Clubs
The Students shall be divided into Clubs.
The membership of a Club shall not be
less than 20 nor more than forty.
Art. V.
Membership
restrictions
No Club shall be allowed to have a ma-
jority of its members belong to one class
or Society.
Art. VI
Void.
The membership of the clubs shall be Kept as
nearly Equal as possible. (Cut out 1885)
Art. VII.
Failure to
comply with
regulations
No club shall receive as a member any
person who has failed to comply with
the requirements of any other club.

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[Begin page 483]

Art. VIII
New
Students
New students and those expecting to enter
College shall be temporarily assigned,
equally to all the clubs, by the president
of the College.
Art. IX
Board of
Equalization
Sec. 1. The board of equalization shall
regulate the membership of the clubs in ac-
cordance with Articles IV and V.
Refusal to
comply with
request of
board.
Sec. 2. If any member refuses to comply
with the request of the board he shall
be charged the full price of board in
the club to which he has been assigned.
Art. X.
(This article stricken out in 1885.)
Art. XI.
Sec. 1 The clubs shall be designated by
letters.
Steward,
Term of office.
Sec. 2. Each Club shall elect a Steward
whose term of office shall be one year
college term
Election of
Steward.
Sec. 3. The election of Steward shall be
ballot, and held four weeks preceding the
end of the term . The election of Steward
must be approved by the president of
the College.


Duties
of
Steward.
Sec. 4. The duties of the Steward shall
be to issue membership certificates: collect
all moneys, give receipts and keep the
accounts of the clubs, in full: make
all purchases: approve and pay all
bills; engage the services of a competent
Cook, see that the meals are properly
served; estimate and assess the price
of board per term . He shall not
allow the stock of the Club to deteri-
orate in value. The entire man-
agement of the club shall be in his hands,
and he shall do that which in his
judgement is for the best interests
of the club.
Refusal
to comply
with request
of board.
Steward's duties
in the matter.
Sec. 5. If any member refuse to comply
with the request of the board of equalization
the Steward, in whose club he remains,
must explain Article VII and section
2 of Article IX. to the member. If he
refuses to comply with these articles the
Steward can not entertain him as a mem-

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[Begin page 484]

Art. XI
(Cont.)
ber of the Club.
Eligibility.
Sec. 6. No Senior shall hold the office of
Steward during the Summer term.
Steward's
Pay
Sec. 7. For his services, the Steward shall
have his board free.
Impeaching
the Steward
Sec. 8. By a vote of two-thirds of all the mem-
bers of any club the Steward may be im-
peached.

Art. XII
Auditing
Committee
Sec. 1. The association, two weeks be-
fore the end of each term, shall elect
an auditing committee consisting of three
members. Vacancies may be filled at
any time by the association.
Duties
of
Auditing
Committee
Sec. 2. Their duty shall be to examine
the books of all the Stewards not less
than once each week. They shall ac-
cept no accounts unless accompanied
by proper bills. They shall, the first
of each month and two weeks before
the Close of each term, make a written
report to the association.
How
Paid
Sec. 3. They shall be paid at the rate
of Twelve and onehalf cents (12½) per hour
for time actually employed. This amount
to be assessed equally among the Several
Clubs.
Art. XIII
Membership
Advance
on board.
Sec. 1 Each member of the association
shall be required to deposit twenty
dollars ($20) at the beginning of each
term with the Steward of his club.
One week's
advance
to be
required
by Steward.
Sec. 2. The Steward of any club is
forbidden to allow members to remain
in his club unless they keep depos-
ited with him the price of one week's
board in advance.
Suspension
of
Sec. 2.
Sec. 3. Section two of this article may be sus-
pended in individual cases, by a
two-thirds vote of the Club concerned.

Refusal to
comply with
Section 2.
Sec. 4. Any member refusing to comply
with Sec. 2 of this article shall be
reported to the Faculty by the Steward of his club.
Art. XIV.
When Clubs
open.
Sec. 1 All clubs shall be in running order
the day preceding the opening of each term,
except at the opening of the spring term.

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[Begin page 485]

Art. XIV.
(cont.)
when there shall be at least three clubs
in running order
Opening
of
Spring terms.
Sec. 2. At the opening of the Spring term
of 1885 Clubs A. B and C shall be
open, and at each successive Spring
term the next three clubs in order
i.E. D.E.A., etc.
Sec. 2 may
be changed
Sec. 3. By a majority vote of the association
Section Two, of this Article may be so
changed as to suit the convenience of
the several Stewards.
Art. XV.
Clubs to
be run during
Vacation.
Sec. 1. During the Spring and summer
vacations there shall be at least one
club running
Decided
by Stewards.
Sec. 2. The Stewards shall decide which
of the several clubs are to run during this
time, and shall announce it to
the association two weeks before the
close of the term.
Art. XVI
Amendments
Amendments to this constitution shall be presented
to the association in writing; they shall lie
on the table two weeks and shall be adopted
by a majority vote of the association.


By-Laws of the
Club Boarding Association .
Preamble.
For the more perfect organization and
thorough management of the several clubs
the following by-laws are adopted:
Article I
Steward an
authorized Agt.
The Clubs recognize their stewards as their
authorized agents and hold themselves re-
sponsible for all debts contracted for the
Clubs.
Article II
Wages of
Cooks.
Sec. 1. The cooks shall receive forty (40)
cents per week for regular boarders and
20 per cent of all money received for
extra meals; besides this they will be
allowed board for two persons. Extra
meals for the cooks shall be charged
at regular prices.
What are
Regular boarders
Sec 2. Regular boarders shall be defined
as those holding boarding club certificates

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[Begin page 486]

and any person boarding in the club for seven
or more consecutive days.
Art. III
Extra
Meals
Sec. 1. All persons not members of the
association shall be charged twenty-five (25)
cents for a single meal or fifty (50) cents
for a day of three meals, unless other ar-
rangements are made with the Steward.
Regular
Absences
Sec. 2. Any members who are regularly
absent two or more days per week, and
notify the Steward at the opening of the
term, shall have those days deducted.
Irregular
Absences
Sec. 3. Irregular absences of more than four
consecutive days shall be deducted when the
Steward is previously notified of the departure
of the member.
Regular
Extras
Sec. 4. The Steward shall be allowed to use
his judgement in making arrangements
for regular extras.
Art. IV
Amendments
Amendments can be made in the same
manner as to the constitution.
Art. V.
Any Club may specify at the beginning
of the term the desired cost of board.

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[Begin page 487]

Lansing: Wednesday, August 5th 1885
The Board met in the evening at the Capitol
in accordance with a call issued by President Wells.
There were present Messrs Wells, Willits, Chamberlain
Luce, Rising and Mc Creery.
Wm B. McCreery was elected Secretary pro tempore.
[Death of
Secty. Baird]
President Wells announced to the Board the death
of the late Secretary Robert G. Baird.
Mr Mc Creery moved that the Board proceed by ballot
to elect a Secretary to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the death of Robert G. Baird,- which resolution was adopted.
Mc McCreery was appointed teller
[Election of
Secty.]
The ballot being taken resulted in the unanimous election
of Henry G. Reynolds.
On motion of Mr Chamberlain it was resolved
that the Finance Committee be authorized to examine
and adjust the accounts of Robert G. Baird late Secretary
of the State Board of Agriculture and to approve of the
bond of Henry G. Reynolds Secretary elect .
[Resolutions]
On motion of President Willits the following preamble
and resolutions were unanimously adopted
Whereas God in his providence has called from this
world our worthy and efficient Secretary. Robert G. Baird.
Resolved that our sympathy be extended to his afflicted
family:
Resolved that this Board attend his funeral tomorrow
as a body
The Board then adjourned to meet at the College
at ten o'clock on the morning of August 6th

Agricultural College, August 6, 1885
The Board met at the College pursuant to adjournment.
Same members present as at previous meeting, and
also Mr Dewey.
[Carpenter Shop.]
It was resolved that the College Carpenter and Car-
penter Shop be placed under the charge of President Willits.
The meeting was then adjourned and in the af-
ternoon the members of the Board attended together
the funeral of their late Secretary Mr Baird.

Wm B McCreery
Secry Pro Tem

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[Begin page 488]

Agricultural College Tuesday August 18, 1885
The Board met, pursuant to adjournment in their office
at 7.30 pm; present Messrs Wells, McCreery, Rising, Chamber-
lain, Willits and the Secretary. Mr Dewey arrived soon after
the meeting began.
[Lt. Lockwood]
Prest. Willits read a letter from Lt. Lockwood relative to sig-
nature of diplomas and gave a general account of matters in
connection with the military department.
[Minutes]
The minutes of the meetings of July 20th and 21st and
of Aug. 5th were read and approved.
[Secty's Bond]
Col. McCreery reported that he had approved and
placed on file with the Secretary of State, the official bond of
Mr Reynolds as Secretary of the Board; also that he had ex-
amined the accounts of the late Secretary Mr Baird and had
placed the office in the possession of Mr Reynolds
[R.H. Tripp]
Mr Chamberlain presented a letter from Prof. Robert H.
Tripp, of Ypsilanti offering his services in the departments of
History, Psychology and Logic which was ordered placed on file.
[Ruggles. Counsel]
Col. Mc Creery reported consultation with the Attorney
General relative to employment of counsel in the Ruggles case,
also with Judge Marston who had said that if he took the case
and was not successful he would ask $100. fee only, but
if he won the case he would expect better pay.
Mr Reynolds reported purchase of articles for Public Parlor for $6.05
[Tools
Mechl. Dept.]
Prest. Willits reported the purchase of a planer for the Mechl.
Dept. for $500. also the following estimates for remaining
tools needed by the department
Iron tools $230.75
Wood " 151.54 (Student's Set)
" " 148.18 (Special " )
Speed lathe 150. (For
Power Blower 50.
Shafting & Pulleys 100.
Material 200.
Shed for [illegible in original] 150. blacksmith shop.
One additional lathe 220.
2 lathe castings 80.
$1480.47
On motion of Col. McCreery, Prof MacLouth was authorized
to expend $1480. for items as above specified.
Prof. Carpenter exhibited the new blank book just made
for keeping track of cost of repairs in time and materials.
[Military tactics]
Prest. Willits presented a communication from Lt. Lockwood
relative to class room military instruction. and recommended

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[Begin page 489]

such an arrangement of classes as would admit of
this in some manner
It was resolved that the question to drill, and time
for the study of military science be referred to Prest. Willits
with full power to prescribe the hours for each and
that he be requested to report a program for the same
at the next meeting.
[B.S]
The degree of Bachelor of Science was conferred
on the following named members of the Senior class.
Farmer - Edwin S. Antisdale Clerk - William S. Baird Teach - Edward A. Bartmess.
Lawyer - Richard M. Bates Teacher - Fred L. Chappell Farm - James Y. Clark
Chemist Expt Station – C.B. Collingwood Law – James A. Dart Farm – Hiram T. French
Farmer – Harry P. Gladden Teacher – Elwyn T. Gardner Bank – Robert W. Hemphill Jr.
Veterinarian – Theries D. Hinebauch Farmer – Charles H. Hoyt Teach – Edward R. Lake
Teacher – Glen C. Lawrence Teach – John W. Mathews Farm – George Morrice
(Prof) Farmer – Julius R. Newton Farmer – Lewis G. Palmer Teach Dead – Truman L. Parker
Medicine – Wilbur I. Power Merchant – George E. Sprang Law – Dorr J. Sryker
Law – Harris E. Thimas Dairy man – James D. Towar Dairy man – Perry G. Towar
Teach – Hubert M. Wells Law – Frank M. Woodmansee.


[Postmaster]
It was resolved that this Board recommend
to the Postmaster General the appointment of Henry
G. Reynolds as Postmaster at the Agricultural
College in the place of Robert G. Baird deceased.
[ " ]
Mr Chamberlain moved that the expenses
of the College Post Office including those of collecting
and delivering the mails shall be paid by the
postmaster . The motion prevailed.
[ " ]
It was resolved that the President of the College
be requested to write to the Postmaster General
certifying a copy of the resolution recommending
the appointment of HG Reynolds as postmaster
and forward same through Mr Winans.
[McLouth
Furnace]
It was resolved that Prof. MacLouth be au-
thorized under advice of building committee to
purchase a furnace for his house
A letter from C. Adair of Kentucky was re-
ferred to Prof. Johnson (referring to seed wheat)
The Board adjourned to 8 a.m.
[Secty. Absence]
It was resolved that Secretary Reynolds be
paid $100 for his services prior to August 5th and
that he be granted leave of absence from August
21st to Sept. 9th and that he be authorized to engage
at his own expense such clerical assistance as may be
needed. It was Also resolved that Assistant Secretary H.W. Baird

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be granted leave of absence from Aug 24 to Sep. 2nd.
The Board then adjourned to 8 a.m. Aug. 19th

Wednesday August 19th 8 a.m.
The Board met according to adjournment with
the same members present as on the previous evening.
[Roof: Paint]
It was ordered that the roof of Williams Hall
be painted under the direction of the Building Committee
[Secty. House]
It was resolved that Mr Reynolds be authorized
to make such necessary expenditures on the Secretary's
house as may be approved by the Building Committee.
[M.S.]
The Board then voted to take a recess till 4 pm
to enable them to attend the Commencement Exercises
but assembled soon after at the call of the President
and by unanimous vote conferred the degree of
Master of Science on Hon. Chas J. Monroe and
Chas. W. McCurdy

Wednesday Aug. 19th 4 p.m.
The Board assembled with the same mem-
bers present as before and Governor Russell
A. Alger in addition
[Inaugural]
It was resolved that the Secretary be in-
structed to have printed for general circulation
10000 copies of President Willit's inaugural address.
The Board then adjourned to meet
at Kalamazoo on Tuesday September 15th at
8 p.m.
Henry G. Reynolds, Secty.

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Kalamazoo, Mich. Tuesday, Sept. 15. '85
The Board met pursuant to adjournment at
the Burdick House at 8 p.m. There were present
Governor R.A. Alger, Messrs F. Wells, H. Chamberlain
T.D.Dewey, C.E. Rising, C.G. Luce, Edwin Willits & Secty. Reynolds.
[Minutes]
The minutes of the meetings of August 18th and 19th
were read and approved with the insertion of the name
of Chas W McCreery as one of those receiving the degree
of Master of Science.
[Military
Report
Adopted]
President Willitts reported as follows on the Military Dept.
1st. All students are required to labor 3 hours a day, from
1 to 4 p.m. except. –
2nd. Those in the Military, who shall stop work at
3 p.m. and drill till 4 p.m.
3rd. Military drill and classes shall be voluntary
but if chosen shall be compulsory through the term.
4th, Uniforms are not compulsory until new suits are
needed
5th, Seniors, who are officers in the Military shall
attend a class in tactics four days in the week from
4 to 5 p.m. About one half of the students are now in Military
Gov. Alger, Could you pay Freshmen for time spent in
drill? I wd. like to see every Freshman in the military company
It would improve their carriage & develop their physique & patriotism.
Prest. Willits, Some Freshmen come predjudiced against the
military or uncertain of their ability to carry it along with the course.
Prest. F. Wells, I think we have no authority to pay for
time spent in drill.
Prest. Willits. The drill is educational and does not prop-
erly classify with paid labor. We hope to introduce other
forms of unpaid educational labor quite largely.
Gov. Alger. The military will aid materially in the disci-
pline of the institution.
Prest. Willits, Predjudice against the military is disap-
pearing and I think another year will see it wholly removed.
[Furnace]
Mr Dewey reported purchase for $150.00 of coal furnace
for Prof. Mac Louth's house; also having authorized Prof.
MacLouth to put down a drive well at his house
[Painting Bid]
Mr Dewey reported the following bid of L.D. Partlow
for painting on Williams Hall
Shingles, with 2 coats shingle paste $113.00
Comice " " " Sherwin & Williams lead paint 144.
Porches " " " " " " " " 10.
Total $267.00

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[Bailey $50.
Drain]
It was resolved: That Professor Bailey be authorized
to expend the remaining $50. of the $100. appropriated therefor,
for drainage on the Horticultural Dept.
[MacLouth $100.
apparatus]
Also, that Prof. MacLouth be authorized to expend
ma
$100. of the $350. for class room apparatus in Mathe^tical
& Engineering
^ Dept. for apparatus in illustration of acoustics.
[Music]
Also, that $50.00 be paid from Current Expense afc
for music at the Inaugural Address of Prst. Willits, as
per account of same by F.S. Kedzie, on file.
[Military]
plan
Also, That the ^ reported by Prest. Willits, as entered on
page 491, for military drill and instruction be adopted.
[Engineer]
Also, whereas Mr Wiseman was employed at a salary
of $600. for the first year on the understanding that if
his services were satisfactory for that time, he should
a
receive at the rate of $700. per year there^fter, therefore it was
Resolved that Mr Wiseman's services are satisfactory
and he is to receive at the rate of $700. per year after the
close of his first year.
[Prof Nelson]
Prest. Willits reported Dr Abbot confined to his bed and
that Prof. Nelson can be secured to help in his work;
that he (Prest. W.) can carry the 80 History students and
the Sophr. Rhetoricals for the first half of the term and
would propose paying Prof. Nelson $25.00 per week and
transportation, for last 9 weeks of term.
On motion of Mr Dewey this question was
referred to Prest. Willets with power to act.
[Paint Steps]
It was resolved that the outside steps of Wil-
liams Hall and Wells Hall be cheaply painted un-
der direction of President Willits.
[Bailey
Leave of Absence]
It was resolved that Prof. Bailey be granted
leave of absence during the winter vacation till
time for the Institute.
The Board then took a recess till 7.30 p.m.
the next day and at that time adjourned sub-
ject to the call of the President.

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Capitol at Lansing Mich. Nov. 30th 1885
The State Board of Agriculture met at the call of
President Wells at 7.30 p.m. with all the members prsent
except. – Governor alger. Drs. Kedzie, Beal and Grange
and Profs Cook and Johnson were also present.
Dr Kedzie reported the completion of the new coping on the
Chem & Laboratory and on behalf of the Committee on Institutes
presented the following report which upon motion of
Col. McCreery was adopted
[Institutes]
Institutes for February 1885
1st Hudsonville: Ottawa Co. Feby 2nd and 3rd begin 7 p.m. Feb. 2.
W.J. Beal, R.C. Carpenter and Saml. Johnson
2nd Rochester. Oakland Co. Feby 4th and 5th
R.C. Carpenter, C.A.A. Grange and R.C. Kedzie
3rd St. Louis, Gratiot Co. Feb 9 and 10th
L. McLouth, A.J.
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