Meeting Minutes, 1884
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Transcript: Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1884
[Begin page 445]
March 18th 1884
The Board met at the
Secretary's office at 8. O. Clock P.M. Present
Franklin. Wells Wm B Mc Creery Henry Chamberlain
E.W. Rising Gov. Begole & the
Secretary. The Members of the Faculty were
mostly present and presented matters in Connection
with their Dep'ts. After which the Board adjourned
till 8½ O.Clock tomorrow morning.
Wednesday Morning 8 ½ O.Clock the
Board met. Same members present as on previous
evening. The minutes of the last Board meeting
were read & approved.
[Labor Report]
The Secretary read a report of Students labor
for the term ending Nov. 1883. The report was
ordered to be Kept on file.
The following preamble and resolution was
unanimously passed.
[Sorghum Bounty]
Whereas Mr Daniel Root of Hudson
Lenawee Co Mich. has reported to the Secretary of this
Board the manufacture, in the years 1882, of two thousand
one hundred pounds of Sucrose Sugar from Sorghum
Cane. which report contains a statement of the process of
manufacture. The report and Mr Root's affidavit made
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before a notary public as to the quantity as above Stated
is filed in the office Secretarys office
And whereas Prof. R.C. Kedzie has tested a sample
of this Sugar & his report is filed in the Secretary's office
the
stating that the sample tested by ^ [illegible in original] contained
ninety per cent of crystallizable Sucrose Sugar therefore
Resolved that we regard Mr Daniel Root as having com-
plied with the requirements of Act No 268 Statutes of 1881
entitlted "An Act to Encourage the Culture of Sugar Cane"
and that he is entitled to the bounty provided for in Said
act.
[Museum Locks]
Prof Cook was instructed to procure the Jenks
lock for the new Museum Cases.
[Secty's House]
The Secretary was authorized to put a new roof
on the house occupied by him & make some inside repairs
not to exceed the am't appropriated therefor.
[School Graduates
Admitted
on Certificate]
It was resolved that the graduates of graded
Schools having a regular course of study such as Shall be
approved by the Faculty or the Board or any Committee
appointed by them shall be admitted without examination
in College preparatory studies on presenting properly
certified certificateof graduation.
[Com. to Visit
Schools]
It was resolved that Secretary Baird be a
Committee to visit Schools and determine from
which of them graduates may be admitted to the College
on certificate
[Catalogue]
The Secretary was authorized to have 4500
Copies of the Catalogue for 1883-4 published.
[Division Line]
Prof. Carpenter was requested to indicate the line
between the College & [Mr Brying?] and the Hort Dep't to remove
half of the division fence to the true line
[Library]
The faculty were authorized to expend the remainder
of the appropriation made to the Library
[Kitchen]
A request from Mr Millis to use a room in
Wm's Hall as a Kitchen was not granted.
[Room Rent]
The Faculty were authorized to grade the rent
of rooms according to the desirableness. Also to make
rules for assigning rooms according to conditions of
occupancy.
[Library
Furnishing]
Pres Abbot was authorized to purchase for the library
a clock, coal vase, [illegible in original] Shovel tongs poker & duster & floweer vases
for the library
[Chapel Repairs
etc]
It was resolved that the walls of the Chapel
be repaired & the floor carpeted from South end to
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firstrow of seats under the direction of Prof. Harrower
[Chapel
Furnishing]
Prof Harrower was authorized to have matting put
down upon the two aisles of the chapel and racks for
Hymn books attached to the seats
[Privy]
Prof. Beal was authorized to change his privy into
an earth closet
[Senior Orations]
A petition from the Senior Class to do away with
the Senior Orations at Commencement and Substitute
therefor a lecture by some distinguished speaker was
present referred by the Faculty to the Board without
recommendation. The petition was not granted.
[Chapel Organ]
Pres. Abbot was authorized to purchase a good
Mason & Hamlin organ for the Chapel
[Sorghum Seed
Road]
Dr Kedzie was authorized to expend fifteen
dollars in the purchase and distribution of Sorghum
Seed. Prof Johnson was authorized to expend $7500 on making a road from
the Highway to Trowbridge Station
[Mastodon]
Prof Cook was authorized to purchase a mastodon
for the Museum at a cost of fifteen dollars
Recess till one O.Clock P.M.
Wednesday Afternoon Session
[Garden Drainage]
It was resolved that Prof. Satterlee be
Authorized to expend two hundred dollars in a more
efficient system of drainage upon. the garden.
[ " Fence]
Prof. Satterlee was authorized to porcure Sufficient
lumber and posts to fence off a small field near the Engine
House for the use of the Horticultural Dep't (charged to Sp. app.)
[ " Shed]
Also to build a shed for the temporary storage of carts
etc near the horse barn.
[ " Drives]
Also to expend the balance of the Amount appro-
priated for extra team work upon drives
[Spring Hinges]
The Mechanical Dep't was directed to
fit the entrance doors on either side of College
Hall with Spring hinges.
[History Charts etc]
Prof Harrower was authorized to expend the
Sum of fifty dollars for Maps. Charts & Photographs of
objects of art for illustration in History
[Spring Hinges]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to put piston
or check spring hinges in the doors of the basement of
Wells Hall & West door of Wm's Hall.
[Leave of Absence]
Prof Carpenter was granted leave of absence to attend
the meeting of the Am Society of Mechanical Engineers which
occurs during the first week of the Summer term
[Troop
Experiment etc]
It was moved & Seconded that Prof.
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Satterlee be allowed to hire Mr Troop to assist in the Same Class
of work experiments as were conducted last season by him
and in such other work as may be for the best interest
of the Department at the rate of twenty dollars per month for
one half of his time for Six months. Motion was lost
[ " ]
It was moved & Seconded that Prof. Beal be author
ized to Employ Mr Troop to assist the Department of Botany & Forestry
one half of each day till Oct. 1st at twenty dollars a month
motion was lost
Evening Session
[Garden Barn]
Prof Satterlee was instructed to
notify Mr Mohn & Mr Haws to remove their horses from the
Hort. Barn at once
It was resolved that when this Board
adjourn it adjourn to meet Tuesday evening
June 10th at 8 O.Clock P.M.
[MacEwan Barn]
The Hort Dept was authorized to fill up with
earth or gravel the hollow in front of the barn occupied
by Prof. MacEwen
[Wild Garden]
Prof. Beal was authorized to expend 75 dollars
in additional plants for and perfecting of the botanic garden
[Experiments]
Also fifty dollars in the purchase of seeds
for experimental purposes
[Museum Cases]
Also to have two cases made for the Botanical
Museum at the same price as those for the general museum
[Feed Barn]
Prof. Johnson was requested to make
specifications for the plan of a new barn for the
experimental feeding of Stock in Substantial accord
with the plans Submitted by him and to Contract for
the Construction of the Same if he can at a sum not
exceeding one thousand one hundred & fifty dollars
[Site]
The building to be located by Pres. Abbot & Prof Johnson
[Balances]
Prof Johnson was authorized to expend the
balance of the amount appropriated for illustration
of lectures in Agriculture
Also the balance of the appropriation for
hand implements shaft & pulley – furniture & fixtures for
farm house – Plows Harrows & Harness
[Painting]
Also to have the farm buildings painted
within the am't appropriated therefor
[Repairs]
Also to expend the bal. of the amt appropriated
for repairs on his house
[Post Office]
Pres. Abbot was requested to Correspond
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with Senators Conger & Palmer & Congress-
man Winans and urge them to secure the establish
ment of a Post Office at the Agricultural College
[Secty's Office
Hours]
It was resolved that the Secretary's office be open from
8 A.M. to 12 noon & from one to halfpast five P.M.
[New Dwelling]
It was resolved that Secretary Baird Superintend
& take charge of the erection of the New House now under
Contract
Thursday Morning 8. A.M.
The same members present as before and Mr
Dewey.
[Ch.. Lab. Roof.]
It was resolved that the Secretary notify
iron
Mr E.W. Dart to complete the ^ roof put on the Chemical
Laboratory by him, the same not having been Completed
[ " " " ]
Dr Kedzie was authorized to have the gravel roof
on. the Laboratory repaired in a good & Substantial manner
Board adjourned to meet Tuesday Eve June 10
at 8 O. Clock P.M.
RG Baird Sec'y
May 21st 1884
The Board held a special
meeting at the College pursuant to Call of
President Wells The following mem-
bers were present. Pres. F Wells T.D. Dewey
Wm B Mc Creary
H.G. Reynolds. H. Chamberlain ^ E.W. Rising
Pres. Abbot & the Secretary
[March Settlement]
It was Resolved that the Secretary be
authorized to settle with the executor of
the Marsh estate by the payment of not to
exceed two hundred dollars
[Window Screens]
Gr. H. Painting etc]
was
Prof Carpenter ^ authorized to have screens
put in the basement windows on the. East &
West End of Wells Hall for the protection of the
glass. Resolved that the Green House wing be
the glass reset
painted ^ & the tank renewed
[Pasture Orchd.]
Profs Satterlee & Johnson were authorized
to make what preparation may be necessary to
make a hog pasture of the orchard
[Painting Barns]
It was resolved that Prof Johnson have the
Piggery & Corn house painted. Secy Baird the Carp-
enter's Shop & Prof Satterlee the Hort. Barns to Correspond
with painting already done by the Farm Dep't
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[Begin page 450]
Meeting adjourned
RGBaird Secy
June 10th 1884
The Board met in the secretary's office
Present H.G. Reynolds Wm B McCreary Henry Chamberlain
E.W. Rising Pres. Abbot & the Secretary. Mr Chamberlain
was appointed President pro tem
The members of the Faculty were present and
presented matters connected with their Departments.
after which the Board adjourned till 8 O.Clock tomor-
row morning
Wednesday morning 8 O Clock a.m.
The Board met. The same members present as on
previous evening and Mr Dewey
[Fish Ponds]
It was resolved that we are pleased
with the plan proposed by the Fish Commission
to put Carp-breeding ponds upon our grounds and
that Prof's Carpenter & Satterlee to Construct a water course
and secure a water supply to the proposed ponds not to
exceed in expense $25000
[Examination of
Horses]
It was resolved that we approve of Dr Grange's
plan of examining the points of different classes of horses
& request the President of the Board to furnish him a
letter to owners of horses requesting them to furnish
him facilities for examination
The Prof. of Horticulture was authorized
[Gr. H. Furnace]
To repair the furnaces & pipes at the Green-
House at an expense not to Exceed $20. dollars
[Cold Frame]
Also to Construct a Cold frame 8 X 36 ft
for roses cost not to exceed $10000
[Gr H. Shelves ]
The Mechanical Department was requested
to put shelves in the green house for storage of
post cost not to exceed eight dollars
[ " " Repairs]
Also to repair the Green House tanks repair
woodwork & shelving at an expense not to exceed
($30) thirty dollars
[ " " " ]
The Prof. of Hort. was authorized to have the
palm house rearranged – the bottom raised and
surrounded by a wall at an expense not to exceed
forty dollars
[ " " Tabs]
Also to procure new tubs for plants at an ex-
pense not to exceed twenty dollars
[Timber Collection]
Prof Beal was authorized with the advice
& consent of Pres. Abbot & the Com. on the Hort. Dep't
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to perfect a place on Exhibition a collection of Forest products
not to exceed the appropriation therefor
[Jenks Locks]
Botanical
Also to have the Jenks locks on the two ^ Museum cases
not so provided
[Leave of Absence]
Prof. Beal was granted leave of absence on June 20th
also June 24th & 25th
[Doors etc]
Prof Cook was authorized to pay Mr C.H. Mann $700 for
putting on doors & repairing a case
[Herdsman's House]
Prof. Johnson was authorized to repair
the woodshed & remove & repair the closet connected
with the herdsman's house cost not to exceed
$5000
Board adjourned to meet at the
College on Monday Eve Aug. 11th
R.G. Baird
Sec'y
Aug. 11th 1884
The Board met in the Secretary's
office at 8.O.Clock P.M. All the mem-
bers present except the Governor. Most of the
Faculty were present and presented some matters
connected with their Dep'ts
Minutes of last meeting were read &
approved.
[B.S.]
It was resolved that the degree of Batchelor
of Science be Conferred upon
Joseph R. Abbot Fred J. Hodges
Chas. Baker Alice A. Johnson
Edward C. Bank Willis [illegible in original]
Warren D Barry Colon C. Lillie
Lewellyn Bonham Homer D. Luce
John J Breck Chas. McDiarmid
John J Bush Jr Alverson W. Page Jr
Rolla. J. Corryell Andrew Park
Milton Delano Benjamin C. Porter
Wm Dolhany Wm V. Sage
Clarence P. Gillett Clarence E. Smith
Chas. L Grimes Silford C Stryker
Fred Herrington Archie W. Sutton
Drel L Hershiser Michitaro TSuda
James D. Hill Emerson E. Vanse
[M.S.]
Also the degree of Master of Science on Mr
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Clarence M. Weed
[Room Rent
Classified]
President Abbot reported that the Faculty
had placed the rooms which students occupy into five
classes to be let at the following rental per term
Class A Single occupant $700 Each of two 5.25
" B " " 6.35 " " 4.75
" C " " 5.65 " " 4.25
" D " " 5.00 " " 3.75
" E " rooms 3.00
No promise is made to a student that he can occupy
a room alone
[Care of Rooms]
They have been promised that rooms shall be alabas
tined & kep't in fair order by alabastining & painting
against ordinary wear & tare. The above reported was
accepted
[Allowance on
Rent for
Improvements]
It was resolved that the Superintendents of
Students rooms be authorized to make a reduction
in rent of rooms to occupants of rooms who prior to the
new scheme of renting have incurred expenses in Calcim
iming papering & painting. Said reduction not to ex-
ceed the cost to us of alabastining and painting the room
[Alabastining]
The Committee on Wells Hall was
authorized to have the rooms alabastined
It was resolved that the Board hold
a special meeting at Kalamazoo in the office
of the President of the State Ag'l Society on Wed-
nesday Sep't 17th at 9.O.Clock A.M.
[Military]
Pres. F. Wells & Col. McCreery were appoint
ed a Committee to secure for the College a detail
of an army officer to give military instruction at
the College
It was resolved that this Board hold
a meeting on the Evening of Monday Oct.
6th to take into Consideration the estimates for
1885 & 1886 & other business
[Sorghum Seed]
Dr Kedzie was authorized to make an exam
ination of the success in growing Sorghum from
seed distributed by the College
Board adjourned till tomorrow morning
at 8 O.Clock
Eight OClock Tuesday morning the
Board met same members present as previous
evening and the Governor.
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[Fountain]
Mr F.S. Kedzie was authorized to take care of the
fountain & the Engineering Dept to furnish water
& protect the fountain during the winter
[Leaves of Absence]
Drs Kedzie & Beal were granted leave of
absence to attend the meeting of the Am. Association
for the Advancement of Science & Prof Johnson
& Satterlee to attend the State Fair
[Fair Exhibit]
The matter of making an exhibit at the
to
State Fair was left with Prof. Johnson & the
Farm Committee with power to act
[Miller Dismissed.]
It was resolved that. Mr E.D. Miller
be informed that his Services will not be required
after the Close of next term.
Sep. 17th 1884
The Board met at the Kalamazoo
House at Kalamazoo at 7.O.Clock P.M. All the
members present except the Governor
[Military Detail]
Pres. Wells read a communication from
the Secretary of War Stating that a detail of a Lieutenant
could be served for the College and naming three
officers that the Board might select from
Col McCreary was appointed a Committee
to Correspond with Gen'l Sherman and other
regarding the three men from whom the detail
is to be made
[Refunding]
The Secretary was authorized to refund
the College fee to Mr Brown who had left College
on account of sickness on the third or fourth day of
the term
[M.S.]
It was resolved that this Board assume
the act of Conferring the Degree of M.S. on Eugene
Davenport of the Class of 1878
[Experiment Station]
A Bill making provision for Agricultural Ex-
periment Stations in Connection with Ag'l Colleges
to be presented to Congress was read
[ " " ]
It was Resolved: that this Bill meets with
the unqualified approval of this Board and that
the Secretary be requested to Send a Copy of this resol-
ution to each of our Senators and Members of Congress
and requesting their Cooperation for its passage
[Satterlee Rooms
Paint]
It was resolved that Prof Satterlee have
the rooms in Williams Hall painted & new
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the window
^ Cords put in the windows [renewed?] where necessary
October 6th 1884
The Board met in the Sec-
retary's office at 8 O.Clock P.M. present
Hon Franklin Wells T.D. Dewey H.G.
Reynolds. Wm. B. McCreery E.W. Rising
& Henry Chamberlain.
[Estimates]
The members of the Faculty were
mostly present and presented matters Con-
nected with their Dep'ts also a Statement
of estimated expenditures for the years 1884-6
The Board Adjourned till tomorrow
morning at 8.O.Clock
Tuesday morning. The Same
members present as on previous evening
[Gas Machine]
Mr Dewitt of Chicago met the Board and
recommended a gas machine for lighting the
College Buildings
[Receipts etc]
The finance Committee through the Secretary
made a report of the College funds. Showing the
Am'ts expended and balanses on hand of the several
Sp. Appropriations also the intire reseipts of the College
for the fiscal year ending Sep 30th 1884
[Lieut. Lockwood]
The Pres. of the Board was requested
ask the War Department to
to ^ detail Lieutenant Lockwood as military
instructor for the College.
[Electric Light]
Dr Kedzie at the request of the Board
made a statement recommending gas works
for the College in preference to the Electric light
The Board took a recess till one Oclock
P.M.
At one OClock the Board met and took
a further recess to visit the Farm Dep't
The Board was called to order by the pres.
about three O.Clock P.M.
[Boiler House]
It was resolved that Prof Carpenter be
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Authorized to erect eave troughs on the Boiler House
and to Complete the grading around it in accordance
with the directions of the building Com.
[Wednesday
Lectures]
It was resolved that in the opinion
of this Board the Faculty acted within the
limits of their authority in making the rules
regarding Wednesday afternoon lectures
& it is the duty of every officer to lecture in
his turn.
Wednesday morning 8.O.Clock
[Terms
12 wks each]
It was resolved that the
College year Consist of three terms
of 12 weeks each. with a Spring & Sum-
mer vacation of one week each and a
winter vacation of 14 weeks
[Fat Stock Show]
Prof. Johnson was appointed to represent the
College at the fat cattle show at Chicago
next month
[Repairs]
Prof Johnson was authorized to expend
twenty five dollars in repairs on his house
[College H. Windows]
The Mechanical Dep't was requested to repair
the windows & put new window cords where
needed in College Hall.
[Stationary, Secty.]
It was resolved that the heads of Depts
be requested in future to order their station-
ary used for the College through the Secretary
of this Board
[Insure Boilers]
Mr Dewey was appointed a Committee
to insure the College Boilers for $300000
[Cereals]
Prof Beal was allowed to expend $2500 on
Cerials from the appropriation for his Dep't
[Key Rules]
A set of rules regarding Keys to students rooms was
recommended by the Faculty for approval by the Board the
Same was approved
[Labor Pay day]
A petition from the Students was presented
asking that labor be paid at the close of the 2d month
of each term & at the Close of the term. The petition was
granted
[Botanl. Museum]
The Mechanical Dep't was authorized to partition off a
store room in the North East Corner of the Botanical Museum
and put in a few shelves for papers & Specimens
[Hortl. Office]
Prof Satterlee was authorized to put a stove in
the room assigned him as a Study.
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[Cornet Band]
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed
to pay not to exceed fifty dollars to an instructor of the
College Cornet Band.
[Rustic Bridge]
It was resolved that Prof Satterlee be instructed
to repair the Rustic Bridge at once
It was resolved that when this meeting ad
journ it adjourn to meet at the Capitol on Wednes
Monday Eve Nov 17th
[Satterlee
Resigns]
Prof. Satterlee tendered the Board his re-
signation as Prof of Horticulture to take effect at the
close of the present year
[ " ]
The resignation was laid upon the table.
[Gr. H. Boiler]
Prof. Carpenter was requested to examine the boiler
at the Green House and report at next meeting
regarding the advisability of replacing it with a
new one. also to present an estimate of the Cost
of a new Boiler.
Adjourned.
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Monday Evening Nov 24th 1884
The Board met at the Capitol
All the members were present
[St. Weather Service]
Dr Kedzie was present and on invitation
of the Board suggested the desirability of of
asking the Legislature for an appropriation
to establish a State weather Service
[Prest. Abbot
Resigns]
Pres. Wells presented to the Board the resig-
nation of T.C. Abbot as President of the College
to take effect Jan'y 1st 1885
[ " ]
The resignation was accepted
[ " ]
On Motion of Mr Reynolds the Chair was re-
quested to appoint a Committee of three to draft resolutions
relative to Pres. Abbot.
[ " ]
The Chair appointed Mr Reynolds Gov. Begole &
Mr Chamberlain as such Committee Adjourned till
Eight O.Clock tomorrow morning
[Satterlee
Resignation]
Tuesday Morning 8.A.M. all the members
present. The minutes of last Board meeting were
read & approved. Prof. Satterlees resignation was
taken from the table. On motion the resign
nation was accepted.
[Edwin Willits
offered Presidency]
unanimously
It was resolved ^ that the Presidency of the Agricul
by
tural College rendered vacant ^ the resignation of President
Abbot be tendered to Hon. Edwin Willets
[Legislation Com.]
It was resolved that Mr Chamberlain & Col. Mc
Creery be a Committee to look after the interests of
the College at the beginning of the next Legislative term
It was resolved that when this meeting ad-
ourns it adjourn to meet at the Capitol on
Monday Evening Dec 29th at Seven O.clock
Tuesday afternoon
[Boiler Insurance]
Mr Dewey reported that he had insured
the Boilers & Boiler House in the Hartford Inspection & Insurance
Co. The Secretary stated that a policy had been sent
dollars
to him insuring for five thousand ^ instead of three
thousand. The Secretary was instructed to have it
changed to three thousand dollars viz $500 on each boiler 500.
on machinary and 500 on Building
[Short Horns]
Mr Wells reported the purchase of five female
short horns at an aggregate cost of $1,620 The purchase
was approved by the Board
[Institutes]
The Committee on Institutes presented the
following report on Insti which was adopted.
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Your Committee recommend that Institutes
for the winter of 1884 & 5 be held as follows
Monroe Jany 12 attended by Dr Kedzie Dr Grange
Pres Abbot & L.G. Carpenter
Plymouth Wayne Co Jan'y 12 attended by Profs
Cook Beal McEwain & F.S. Kedzie
Flushing Genesee Co Jany 15th attended by
Profs Carpenter Johnson Sec'y Baird & Dr Kedzie
Albion Calhoun Co Jany 19 attended by
Profs. Beal. Harrower Carpenter & Secy Baird
Paw Paw Van Buren Co Jany 20 attended by Prof.
MacEwan Pres. Abbot Dr Grange & Mrs Merrill
Manchester Jan'y 21st attended by Profs
Johnson Cook Harrower & F.S. Kedzie
[Corporate Seal]
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed
to procure a design for a Corporate Seal for this Board.
[Botl. Museum]
Prof. Beal was authorized to expend not to exceed
ninety dollars in the purchase of jars and bottles for
the exhibition of seeds grains etc
[Military Drill]
Lieutenant Lockwood presented the outline
of a plan of military drill which was informally con
sidered by the Board
[Ditch tax]
The Secretary was authorized to pay a ditch
tax of twenty two 20/100 dollars assessed upon the S.E. ¼
of S.E. ¼ of Section (5) five town of Bath
[T.C. Abbot
Resolutions]
The Committee on Resolutions relating to
President Abbot reported the following wich was
unanimously adopted
Resolved that in accepting the Resignation
of President T.C. Abbot from the presidency of the
Michigan Agricultural College the State Board
of Agriculture desires to express its high appreciation
of his labors in that position during the past twenty
two years and its belief that these labors have been
very largely instrumental in bring this College
to its present high position among institutions
of its kind.
We further take pleasure in the fact that the
services of Dr Abbot will not thus be lost to the Agricul
tural College but that from a Professor's Chair he will
continue to help forward the Cause of practical agricultural
education in this Institution.
[Com. on Prof.
Hort.]
It was resolved that Mr Reynolds and Mr Wells
or such other person as Mr Wells may appoint to act in
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his stead be appointed a Special Committee to look up a
Professor of Horticulture and that they be authorized to visit in
their quest Such persons or institutions as may be necessary
[Chair History
Dropped]
It was resolved that the Chair of History & Political
Economy be declared vacant from and after January 1st
1885
[Prof. Beal]
It was moved & Seconded that this Board dispense
with the Services of Prof. Beal from and after Jany 1st 1885
It was resolved that this resolution be laid
upon the table till next meeting
[Reynolds, Hort.]
Pres. Wells in behalf of the Board tendered to Mr
Reynolds the Professorship of Horticulture assuring him
that it was the unanimous desire of his associates on
the Board that he might accept the position thus offered
him.
Mr Reynolds thanked the Board for the offer made
but declined to accept
Meeting adjourned
RGBaird Sec'y
Monday Evening Dec 29th 1884
The Board met at the Capitol
D Dewey
Present Franklin Wells, H.G Reynolds. ^ E W. Rising
Henry Chamberlain Pres. Abbot & the Secretary
The Board took a recess to attend the evening
session of the State Teacher's Institute adjourning
till 8. O Clock tomorrow morning
Tuesday morning
[Club Room]
The record of last meeting was read & approved
The Secretary was authorized to pay Mrs. [Woodmanny?]
five 50/100 dollars for repairs on room occupied by her
as Cook for Club E.
[Convention]
pay
The Secretary was authorized to ^ Prof Johnson
the sum of fifteen dollars for expense incurred in transpor-
tation of members of the Short Horn Convention to the
College
[Stock Sale]
It was resolved that Prof Johnson & Franklin
Wells be a committee to prepare for and take charge of a
public Sale of Stock to be held at the College early in March.
[Am. Poml. Soc.]
It was resolved that this Board extend an
invitation to the members of the American Pomological
Society to visit the college in connection with their
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next annual meeting and to furnish transportation
to and from Lansing
[Prof. Beal]
[illegible in original]
The Resolution relating to Prof Beal ^ was taken
from the table
[ " " ]
It was Resolved that it be laid upon the table
for one year
[Tower]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to put a strong door
in the towar of Williams Hall at the attic floor.
[Steam Valves]
Also to have a close box with lock fixed over
main steam supply valves in the buildings when
needed
[Stove Pipe]
Also to erect Stove pipe for [illegible in original] the length of the
chimney
[Doors]
Secretary Baird was authorized to have doors
put into the South Side of Kitchens for clubs C & E
[Bailey, Prof.
of Hort.
Salary]
It was resolved that the Professorship of Horticul-
at the rate
ture be tendered to Mr L H Bailey Jr at a Salary ^ of
fourteen Hundred dollars a year and the use of a dwelling.
[Photographs]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to have two sets
of photographs of buildings and grounds be purchased
and framed at a cost not to exceed twenty dollars.
[Botanl. Specimens]
Prof Beal was authorized to expend not to
exceed thirty dollars on tropical botanical spec-
iments.
On Wednesday morning the Board met
and adjourned till Thursday Evening Jan'y 8th at
Seven O.Clock.
RGBaird Sec'y
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Request a Reproduction[Begin page 445]
March 18th 1884
The Board met at the
Secretary's office at 8. O. Clock P.M. Present
Franklin. Wells Wm B Mc Creery Henry Chamberlain
E.W. Rising Gov. Begole & the
Secretary. The Members of the Faculty were
mostly present and presented matters in Connection
with their Dep'ts. After which the Board adjourned
till 8½ O.Clock tomorrow morning.
Wednesday Morning 8 ½ O.Clock the
Board met. Same members present as on previous
evening. The minutes of the last Board meeting
were read & approved.
[Labor Report]
The Secretary read a report of Students labor
for the term ending Nov. 1883. The report was
ordered to be Kept on file.
The following preamble and resolution was
unanimously passed.
[Sorghum Bounty]
Whereas Mr Daniel Root of Hudson
Lenawee Co Mich. has reported to the Secretary of this
Board the manufacture, in the years 1882, of two thousand
one hundred pounds of Sucrose Sugar from Sorghum
Cane. which report contains a statement of the process of
manufacture. The report and Mr Root's affidavit made
[End page 445]
[Begin page 446]
before a notary public as to the quantity as above Stated
is filed in the office Secretarys office
And whereas Prof. R.C. Kedzie has tested a sample
of this Sugar & his report is filed in the Secretary's office
the
stating that the sample tested by ^ [illegible in original] contained
ninety per cent of crystallizable Sucrose Sugar therefore
Resolved that we regard Mr Daniel Root as having com-
plied with the requirements of Act No 268 Statutes of 1881
entitlted "An Act to Encourage the Culture of Sugar Cane"
and that he is entitled to the bounty provided for in Said
act.
[Museum Locks]
Prof Cook was instructed to procure the Jenks
lock for the new Museum Cases.
[Secty's House]
The Secretary was authorized to put a new roof
on the house occupied by him & make some inside repairs
not to exceed the am't appropriated therefor.
[School Graduates
Admitted
on Certificate]
It was resolved that the graduates of graded
Schools having a regular course of study such as Shall be
approved by the Faculty or the Board or any Committee
appointed by them shall be admitted without examination
in College preparatory studies on presenting properly
certified certificateof graduation.
[Com. to Visit
Schools]
It was resolved that Secretary Baird be a
Committee to visit Schools and determine from
which of them graduates may be admitted to the College
on certificate
[Catalogue]
The Secretary was authorized to have 4500
Copies of the Catalogue for 1883-4 published.
[Division Line]
Prof. Carpenter was requested to indicate the line
between the College & [Mr Brying?] and the Hort Dep't to remove
half of the division fence to the true line
[Library]
The faculty were authorized to expend the remainder
of the appropriation made to the Library
[Kitchen]
A request from Mr Millis to use a room in
Wm's Hall as a Kitchen was not granted.
[Room Rent]
The Faculty were authorized to grade the rent
of rooms according to the desirableness. Also to make
rules for assigning rooms according to conditions of
occupancy.
[Library
Furnishing]
Pres Abbot was authorized to purchase for the library
a clock, coal vase, [illegible in original] Shovel tongs poker & duster & floweer vases
for the library
[Chapel Repairs
etc]
It was resolved that the walls of the Chapel
be repaired & the floor carpeted from South end to
[End page 446]
[Begin page 447]
firstrow of seats under the direction of Prof. Harrower
[Chapel
Furnishing]
Prof Harrower was authorized to have matting put
down upon the two aisles of the chapel and racks for
Hymn books attached to the seats
[Privy]
Prof. Beal was authorized to change his privy into
an earth closet
[Senior Orations]
A petition from the Senior Class to do away with
the Senior Orations at Commencement and Substitute
therefor a lecture by some distinguished speaker was
present referred by the Faculty to the Board without
recommendation. The petition was not granted.
[Chapel Organ]
Pres. Abbot was authorized to purchase a good
Mason & Hamlin organ for the Chapel
[Sorghum Seed
Road]
Dr Kedzie was authorized to expend fifteen
dollars in the purchase and distribution of Sorghum
Seed. Prof Johnson was authorized to expend $7500 on making a road from
the Highway to Trowbridge Station
[Mastodon]
Prof Cook was authorized to purchase a mastodon
for the Museum at a cost of fifteen dollars
Recess till one O.Clock P.M.
Wednesday Afternoon Session
[Garden Drainage]
It was resolved that Prof. Satterlee be
Authorized to expend two hundred dollars in a more
efficient system of drainage upon. the garden.
[ " Fence]
Prof. Satterlee was authorized to porcure Sufficient
lumber and posts to fence off a small field near the Engine
House for the use of the Horticultural Dep't (charged to Sp. app.)
[ " Shed]
Also to build a shed for the temporary storage of carts
etc near the horse barn.
[ " Drives]
Also to expend the balance of the Amount appro-
priated for extra team work upon drives
[Spring Hinges]
The Mechanical Dep't was directed to
fit the entrance doors on either side of College
Hall with Spring hinges.
[History Charts etc]
Prof Harrower was authorized to expend the
Sum of fifty dollars for Maps. Charts & Photographs of
objects of art for illustration in History
[Spring Hinges]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to put piston
or check spring hinges in the doors of the basement of
Wells Hall & West door of Wm's Hall.
[Leave of Absence]
Prof Carpenter was granted leave of absence to attend
the meeting of the Am Society of Mechanical Engineers which
occurs during the first week of the Summer term
[Troop
Experiment etc]
It was moved & Seconded that Prof.
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[Begin page 448]
Satterlee be allowed to hire Mr Troop to assist in the Same Class
of work experiments as were conducted last season by him
and in such other work as may be for the best interest
of the Department at the rate of twenty dollars per month for
one half of his time for Six months. Motion was lost
[ " ]
It was moved & Seconded that Prof. Beal be author
ized to Employ Mr Troop to assist the Department of Botany & Forestry
one half of each day till Oct. 1st at twenty dollars a month
motion was lost
Evening Session
[Garden Barn]
Prof Satterlee was instructed to
notify Mr Mohn & Mr Haws to remove their horses from the
Hort. Barn at once
It was resolved that when this Board
adjourn it adjourn to meet Tuesday evening
June 10th at 8 O.Clock P.M.
[MacEwan Barn]
The Hort Dept was authorized to fill up with
earth or gravel the hollow in front of the barn occupied
by Prof. MacEwen
[Wild Garden]
Prof. Beal was authorized to expend 75 dollars
in additional plants for and perfecting of the botanic garden
[Experiments]
Also fifty dollars in the purchase of seeds
for experimental purposes
[Museum Cases]
Also to have two cases made for the Botanical
Museum at the same price as those for the general museum
[Feed Barn]
Prof. Johnson was requested to make
specifications for the plan of a new barn for the
experimental feeding of Stock in Substantial accord
with the plans Submitted by him and to Contract for
the Construction of the Same if he can at a sum not
exceeding one thousand one hundred & fifty dollars
[Site]
The building to be located by Pres. Abbot & Prof Johnson
[Balances]
Prof Johnson was authorized to expend the
balance of the amount appropriated for illustration
of lectures in Agriculture
Also the balance of the appropriation for
hand implements shaft & pulley – furniture & fixtures for
farm house – Plows Harrows & Harness
[Painting]
Also to have the farm buildings painted
within the am't appropriated therefor
[Repairs]
Also to expend the bal. of the amt appropriated
for repairs on his house
[Post Office]
Pres. Abbot was requested to Correspond
[End page 448]
[Begin page 449]
with Senators Conger & Palmer & Congress-
man Winans and urge them to secure the establish
ment of a Post Office at the Agricultural College
[Secty's Office
Hours]
It was resolved that the Secretary's office be open from
8 A.M. to 12 noon & from one to halfpast five P.M.
[New Dwelling]
It was resolved that Secretary Baird Superintend
& take charge of the erection of the New House now under
Contract
Thursday Morning 8. A.M.
The same members present as before and Mr
Dewey.
[Ch.. Lab. Roof.]
It was resolved that the Secretary notify
iron
Mr E.W. Dart to complete the ^ roof put on the Chemical
Laboratory by him, the same not having been Completed
[ " " " ]
Dr Kedzie was authorized to have the gravel roof
on. the Laboratory repaired in a good & Substantial manner
Board adjourned to meet Tuesday Eve June 10
at 8 O. Clock P.M.
RG Baird Sec'y
May 21st 1884
The Board held a special
meeting at the College pursuant to Call of
President Wells The following mem-
bers were present. Pres. F Wells T.D. Dewey
Wm B Mc Creary
H.G. Reynolds. H. Chamberlain ^ E.W. Rising
Pres. Abbot & the Secretary
[March Settlement]
It was Resolved that the Secretary be
authorized to settle with the executor of
the Marsh estate by the payment of not to
exceed two hundred dollars
[Window Screens]
Gr. H. Painting etc]
was
Prof Carpenter ^ authorized to have screens
put in the basement windows on the. East &
West End of Wells Hall for the protection of the
glass. Resolved that the Green House wing be
the glass reset
painted ^ & the tank renewed
[Pasture Orchd.]
Profs Satterlee & Johnson were authorized
to make what preparation may be necessary to
make a hog pasture of the orchard
[Painting Barns]
It was resolved that Prof Johnson have the
Piggery & Corn house painted. Secy Baird the Carp-
enter's Shop & Prof Satterlee the Hort. Barns to Correspond
with painting already done by the Farm Dep't
[End page 449]
[Begin page 450]
Meeting adjourned
RGBaird Secy
June 10th 1884
The Board met in the secretary's office
Present H.G. Reynolds Wm B McCreary Henry Chamberlain
E.W. Rising Pres. Abbot & the Secretary. Mr Chamberlain
was appointed President pro tem
The members of the Faculty were present and
presented matters connected with their Departments.
after which the Board adjourned till 8 O.Clock tomor-
row morning
Wednesday morning 8 O Clock a.m.
The Board met. The same members present as on
previous evening and Mr Dewey
[Fish Ponds]
It was resolved that we are pleased
with the plan proposed by the Fish Commission
to put Carp-breeding ponds upon our grounds and
that Prof's Carpenter & Satterlee to Construct a water course
and secure a water supply to the proposed ponds not to
exceed in expense $25000
[Examination of
Horses]
It was resolved that we approve of Dr Grange's
plan of examining the points of different classes of horses
& request the President of the Board to furnish him a
letter to owners of horses requesting them to furnish
him facilities for examination
The Prof. of Horticulture was authorized
[Gr. H. Furnace]
To repair the furnaces & pipes at the Green-
House at an expense not to Exceed $20. dollars
[Cold Frame]
Also to Construct a Cold frame 8 X 36 ft
for roses cost not to exceed $10000
[Gr H. Shelves ]
The Mechanical Department was requested
to put shelves in the green house for storage of
post cost not to exceed eight dollars
[ " " Repairs]
Also to repair the Green House tanks repair
woodwork & shelving at an expense not to exceed
($30) thirty dollars
[ " " " ]
The Prof. of Hort. was authorized to have the
palm house rearranged – the bottom raised and
surrounded by a wall at an expense not to exceed
forty dollars
[ " " Tabs]
Also to procure new tubs for plants at an ex-
pense not to exceed twenty dollars
[Timber Collection]
Prof Beal was authorized with the advice
& consent of Pres. Abbot & the Com. on the Hort. Dep't
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[Begin page 451]
to perfect a place on Exhibition a collection of Forest products
not to exceed the appropriation therefor
[Jenks Locks]
Botanical
Also to have the Jenks locks on the two ^ Museum cases
not so provided
[Leave of Absence]
Prof. Beal was granted leave of absence on June 20th
also June 24th & 25th
[Doors etc]
Prof Cook was authorized to pay Mr C.H. Mann $700 for
putting on doors & repairing a case
[Herdsman's House]
Prof. Johnson was authorized to repair
the woodshed & remove & repair the closet connected
with the herdsman's house cost not to exceed
$5000
Board adjourned to meet at the
College on Monday Eve Aug. 11th
R.G. Baird
Sec'y
Aug. 11th 1884
The Board met in the Secretary's
office at 8.O.Clock P.M. All the mem-
bers present except the Governor. Most of the
Faculty were present and presented some matters
connected with their Dep'ts
Minutes of last meeting were read &
approved.
[B.S.]
It was resolved that the degree of Batchelor
of Science be Conferred upon
Joseph R. Abbot Fred J. Hodges
Chas. Baker Alice A. Johnson
Edward C. Bank Willis [illegible in original]
Warren D Barry Colon C. Lillie
Lewellyn Bonham Homer D. Luce
John J Breck Chas. McDiarmid
John J Bush Jr Alverson W. Page Jr
Rolla. J. Corryell Andrew Park
Milton Delano Benjamin C. Porter
Wm Dolhany Wm V. Sage
Clarence P. Gillett Clarence E. Smith
Chas. L Grimes Silford C Stryker
Fred Herrington Archie W. Sutton
Drel L Hershiser Michitaro TSuda
James D. Hill Emerson E. Vanse
[M.S.]
Also the degree of Master of Science on Mr
[End page 451]
[Begin page 452]
Clarence M. Weed
[Room Rent
Classified]
President Abbot reported that the Faculty
had placed the rooms which students occupy into five
classes to be let at the following rental per term
Class A Single occupant $700 Each of two 5.25
" B " " 6.35 " " 4.75
" C " " 5.65 " " 4.25
" D " " 5.00 " " 3.75
" E " rooms 3.00
No promise is made to a student that he can occupy
a room alone
[Care of Rooms]
They have been promised that rooms shall be alabas
tined & kep't in fair order by alabastining & painting
against ordinary wear & tare. The above reported was
accepted
[Allowance on
Rent for
Improvements]
It was resolved that the Superintendents of
Students rooms be authorized to make a reduction
in rent of rooms to occupants of rooms who prior to the
new scheme of renting have incurred expenses in Calcim
iming papering & painting. Said reduction not to ex-
ceed the cost to us of alabastining and painting the room
[Alabastining]
The Committee on Wells Hall was
authorized to have the rooms alabastined
It was resolved that the Board hold
a special meeting at Kalamazoo in the office
of the President of the State Ag'l Society on Wed-
nesday Sep't 17th at 9.O.Clock A.M.
[Military]
Pres. F. Wells & Col. McCreery were appoint
ed a Committee to secure for the College a detail
of an army officer to give military instruction at
the College
It was resolved that this Board hold
a meeting on the Evening of Monday Oct.
6th to take into Consideration the estimates for
1885 & 1886 & other business
[Sorghum Seed]
Dr Kedzie was authorized to make an exam
ination of the success in growing Sorghum from
seed distributed by the College
Board adjourned till tomorrow morning
at 8 O.Clock
Eight OClock Tuesday morning the
Board met same members present as previous
evening and the Governor.
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[Begin page 453]
[Fountain]
Mr F.S. Kedzie was authorized to take care of the
fountain & the Engineering Dept to furnish water
& protect the fountain during the winter
[Leaves of Absence]
Drs Kedzie & Beal were granted leave of
absence to attend the meeting of the Am. Association
for the Advancement of Science & Prof Johnson
& Satterlee to attend the State Fair
[Fair Exhibit]
The matter of making an exhibit at the
to
State Fair was left with Prof. Johnson & the
Farm Committee with power to act
[Miller Dismissed.]
It was resolved that. Mr E.D. Miller
be informed that his Services will not be required
after the Close of next term.
Sep. 17th 1884
The Board met at the Kalamazoo
House at Kalamazoo at 7.O.Clock P.M. All the
members present except the Governor
[Military Detail]
Pres. Wells read a communication from
the Secretary of War Stating that a detail of a Lieutenant
could be served for the College and naming three
officers that the Board might select from
Col McCreary was appointed a Committee
to Correspond with Gen'l Sherman and other
regarding the three men from whom the detail
is to be made
[Refunding]
The Secretary was authorized to refund
the College fee to Mr Brown who had left College
on account of sickness on the third or fourth day of
the term
[M.S.]
It was resolved that this Board assume
the act of Conferring the Degree of M.S. on Eugene
Davenport of the Class of 1878
[Experiment Station]
A Bill making provision for Agricultural Ex-
periment Stations in Connection with Ag'l Colleges
to be presented to Congress was read
[ " " ]
It was Resolved: that this Bill meets with
the unqualified approval of this Board and that
the Secretary be requested to Send a Copy of this resol-
ution to each of our Senators and Members of Congress
and requesting their Cooperation for its passage
[Satterlee Rooms
Paint]
It was resolved that Prof Satterlee have
the rooms in Williams Hall painted & new
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[Begin page 454]
the window
^ Cords put in the windows [renewed?] where necessary
October 6th 1884
The Board met in the Sec-
retary's office at 8 O.Clock P.M. present
Hon Franklin Wells T.D. Dewey H.G.
Reynolds. Wm. B. McCreery E.W. Rising
& Henry Chamberlain.
[Estimates]
The members of the Faculty were
mostly present and presented matters Con-
nected with their Dep'ts also a Statement
of estimated expenditures for the years 1884-6
The Board Adjourned till tomorrow
morning at 8.O.Clock
Tuesday morning. The Same
members present as on previous evening
[Gas Machine]
Mr Dewitt of Chicago met the Board and
recommended a gas machine for lighting the
College Buildings
[Receipts etc]
The finance Committee through the Secretary
made a report of the College funds. Showing the
Am'ts expended and balanses on hand of the several
Sp. Appropriations also the intire reseipts of the College
for the fiscal year ending Sep 30th 1884
[Lieut. Lockwood]
The Pres. of the Board was requested
ask the War Department to
to ^ detail Lieutenant Lockwood as military
instructor for the College.
[Electric Light]
Dr Kedzie at the request of the Board
made a statement recommending gas works
for the College in preference to the Electric light
The Board took a recess till one Oclock
P.M.
At one OClock the Board met and took
a further recess to visit the Farm Dep't
The Board was called to order by the pres.
about three O.Clock P.M.
[Boiler House]
It was resolved that Prof Carpenter be
[End page 454]
[Begin page 455]
Authorized to erect eave troughs on the Boiler House
and to Complete the grading around it in accordance
with the directions of the building Com.
[Wednesday
Lectures]
It was resolved that in the opinion
of this Board the Faculty acted within the
limits of their authority in making the rules
regarding Wednesday afternoon lectures
& it is the duty of every officer to lecture in
his turn.
Wednesday morning 8.O.Clock
[Terms
12 wks each]
It was resolved that the
College year Consist of three terms
of 12 weeks each. with a Spring & Sum-
mer vacation of one week each and a
winter vacation of 14 weeks
[Fat Stock Show]
Prof. Johnson was appointed to represent the
College at the fat cattle show at Chicago
next month
[Repairs]
Prof Johnson was authorized to expend
twenty five dollars in repairs on his house
[College H. Windows]
The Mechanical Dep't was requested to repair
the windows & put new window cords where
needed in College Hall.
[Stationary, Secty.]
It was resolved that the heads of Depts
be requested in future to order their station-
ary used for the College through the Secretary
of this Board
[Insure Boilers]
Mr Dewey was appointed a Committee
to insure the College Boilers for $300000
[Cereals]
Prof Beal was allowed to expend $2500 on
Cerials from the appropriation for his Dep't
[Key Rules]
A set of rules regarding Keys to students rooms was
recommended by the Faculty for approval by the Board the
Same was approved
[Labor Pay day]
A petition from the Students was presented
asking that labor be paid at the close of the 2d month
of each term & at the Close of the term. The petition was
granted
[Botanl. Museum]
The Mechanical Dep't was authorized to partition off a
store room in the North East Corner of the Botanical Museum
and put in a few shelves for papers & Specimens
[Hortl. Office]
Prof Satterlee was authorized to put a stove in
the room assigned him as a Study.
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[Begin page 456]
[Cornet Band]
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed
to pay not to exceed fifty dollars to an instructor of the
College Cornet Band.
[Rustic Bridge]
It was resolved that Prof Satterlee be instructed
to repair the Rustic Bridge at once
It was resolved that when this meeting ad
journ it adjourn to meet at the Capitol on Wednes
Monday Eve Nov 17th
[Satterlee
Resigns]
Prof. Satterlee tendered the Board his re-
signation as Prof of Horticulture to take effect at the
close of the present year
[ " ]
The resignation was laid upon the table.
[Gr. H. Boiler]
Prof. Carpenter was requested to examine the boiler
at the Green House and report at next meeting
regarding the advisability of replacing it with a
new one. also to present an estimate of the Cost
of a new Boiler.
Adjourned.
[End page 456]
[Begin page 457]
Monday Evening Nov 24th 1884
The Board met at the Capitol
All the members were present
[St. Weather Service]
Dr Kedzie was present and on invitation
of the Board suggested the desirability of of
asking the Legislature for an appropriation
to establish a State weather Service
[Prest. Abbot
Resigns]
Pres. Wells presented to the Board the resig-
nation of T.C. Abbot as President of the College
to take effect Jan'y 1st 1885
[ " ]
The resignation was accepted
[ " ]
On Motion of Mr Reynolds the Chair was re-
quested to appoint a Committee of three to draft resolutions
relative to Pres. Abbot.
[ " ]
The Chair appointed Mr Reynolds Gov. Begole &
Mr Chamberlain as such Committee Adjourned till
Eight O.Clock tomorrow morning
[Satterlee
Resignation]
Tuesday Morning 8.A.M. all the members
present. The minutes of last Board meeting were
read & approved. Prof. Satterlees resignation was
taken from the table. On motion the resign
nation was accepted.
[Edwin Willits
offered Presidency]
unanimously
It was resolved ^ that the Presidency of the Agricul
by
tural College rendered vacant ^ the resignation of President
Abbot be tendered to Hon. Edwin Willets
[Legislation Com.]
It was resolved that Mr Chamberlain & Col. Mc
Creery be a Committee to look after the interests of
the College at the beginning of the next Legislative term
It was resolved that when this meeting ad-
ourns it adjourn to meet at the Capitol on
Monday Evening Dec 29th at Seven O.clock
Tuesday afternoon
[Boiler Insurance]
Mr Dewey reported that he had insured
the Boilers & Boiler House in the Hartford Inspection & Insurance
Co. The Secretary stated that a policy had been sent
dollars
to him insuring for five thousand ^ instead of three
thousand. The Secretary was instructed to have it
changed to three thousand dollars viz $500 on each boiler 500.
on machinary and 500 on Building
[Short Horns]
Mr Wells reported the purchase of five female
short horns at an aggregate cost of $1,620 The purchase
was approved by the Board
[Institutes]
The Committee on Institutes presented the
following report on Insti which was adopted.
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[Begin page 458]
Your Committee recommend that Institutes
for the winter of 1884 & 5 be held as follows
Monroe Jany 12 attended by Dr Kedzie Dr Grange
Pres Abbot & L.G. Carpenter
Plymouth Wayne Co Jan'y 12 attended by Profs
Cook Beal McEwain & F.S. Kedzie
Flushing Genesee Co Jany 15th attended by
Profs Carpenter Johnson Sec'y Baird & Dr Kedzie
Albion Calhoun Co Jany 19 attended by
Profs. Beal. Harrower Carpenter & Secy Baird
Paw Paw Van Buren Co Jany 20 attended by Prof.
MacEwan Pres. Abbot Dr Grange & Mrs Merrill
Manchester Jan'y 21st attended by Profs
Johnson Cook Harrower & F.S. Kedzie
[Corporate Seal]
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed
to procure a design for a Corporate Seal for this Board.
[Botl. Museum]
Prof. Beal was authorized to expend not to exceed
ninety dollars in the purchase of jars and bottles for
the exhibition of seeds grains etc
[Military Drill]
Lieutenant Lockwood presented the outline
of a plan of military drill which was informally con
sidered by the Board
[Ditch tax]
The Secretary was authorized to pay a ditch
tax of twenty two 20/100 dollars assessed upon the S.E. ¼
of S.E. ¼ of Section (5) five town of Bath
[T.C. Abbot
Resolutions]
The Committee on Resolutions relating to
President Abbot reported the following wich was
unanimously adopted
Resolved that in accepting the Resignation
of President T.C. Abbot from the presidency of the
Michigan Agricultural College the State Board
of Agriculture desires to express its high appreciation
of his labors in that position during the past twenty
two years and its belief that these labors have been
very largely instrumental in bring this College
to its present high position among institutions
of its kind.
We further take pleasure in the fact that the
services of Dr Abbot will not thus be lost to the Agricul
tural College but that from a Professor's Chair he will
continue to help forward the Cause of practical agricultural
education in this Institution.
[Com. on Prof.
Hort.]
It was resolved that Mr Reynolds and Mr Wells
or such other person as Mr Wells may appoint to act in
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[Begin page 459]
his stead be appointed a Special Committee to look up a
Professor of Horticulture and that they be authorized to visit in
their quest Such persons or institutions as may be necessary
[Chair History
Dropped]
It was resolved that the Chair of History & Political
Economy be declared vacant from and after January 1st
1885
[Prof. Beal]
It was moved & Seconded that this Board dispense
with the Services of Prof. Beal from and after Jany 1st 1885
It was resolved that this resolution be laid
upon the table till next meeting
[Reynolds, Hort.]
Pres. Wells in behalf of the Board tendered to Mr
Reynolds the Professorship of Horticulture assuring him
that it was the unanimous desire of his associates on
the Board that he might accept the position thus offered
him.
Mr Reynolds thanked the Board for the offer made
but declined to accept
Meeting adjourned
RGBaird Sec'y
Monday Evening Dec 29th 1884
The Board met at the Capitol
D Dewey
Present Franklin Wells, H.G Reynolds. ^ E W. Rising
Henry Chamberlain Pres. Abbot & the Secretary
The Board took a recess to attend the evening
session of the State Teacher's Institute adjourning
till 8. O Clock tomorrow morning
Tuesday morning
[Club Room]
The record of last meeting was read & approved
The Secretary was authorized to pay Mrs. [Woodmanny?]
five 50/100 dollars for repairs on room occupied by her
as Cook for Club E.
[Convention]
pay
The Secretary was authorized to ^ Prof Johnson
the sum of fifteen dollars for expense incurred in transpor-
tation of members of the Short Horn Convention to the
College
[Stock Sale]
It was resolved that Prof Johnson & Franklin
Wells be a committee to prepare for and take charge of a
public Sale of Stock to be held at the College early in March.
[Am. Poml. Soc.]
It was resolved that this Board extend an
invitation to the members of the American Pomological
Society to visit the college in connection with their
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next annual meeting and to furnish transportation
to and from Lansing
[Prof. Beal]
[illegible in original]
The Resolution relating to Prof Beal ^ was taken
from the table
[ " " ]
It was Resolved that it be laid upon the table
for one year
[Tower]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to put a strong door
in the towar of Williams Hall at the attic floor.
[Steam Valves]
Also to have a close box with lock fixed over
main steam supply valves in the buildings when
needed
[Stove Pipe]
Also to erect Stove pipe for [illegible in original] the length of the
chimney
[Doors]
Secretary Baird was authorized to have doors
put into the South Side of Kitchens for clubs C & E
[Bailey, Prof.
of Hort.
Salary]
It was resolved that the Professorship of Horticul-
at the rate
ture be tendered to Mr L H Bailey Jr at a Salary ^ of
fourteen Hundred dollars a year and the use of a dwelling.
[Photographs]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to have two sets
of photographs of buildings and grounds be purchased
and framed at a cost not to exceed twenty dollars.
[Botanl. Specimens]
Prof Beal was authorized to expend not to
exceed thirty dollars on tropical botanical spec-
iments.
On Wednesday morning the Board met
and adjourned till Thursday Evening Jan'y 8th at
Seven O.Clock.
RGBaird Sec'y
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