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Date: 1890

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Transcript: Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1890

[Begin page 576]

The Board met,pursuant to adjournment,in their office
at the Capitol at 7-30 p.m. All of the members were present.
The minutes of the meeting of Dec.9th were read and ap-
proved.
[Tuberculosis]
Mr Butterfield reported an examination of certain of
the College cattle affected with tuberculosis & recommended that
all the animals of the affected family be isolated from the rest
of the herd & disposed of as soon as may be,for beef,if still
healthy,or to be buried,if not;further that the cow most serious-
ly affected,be killed & buried at once.(The Red Rose of Derwent)
Mr H.H.Hines of the State Live Stock Sanitary Commis-
sion was present & spoke at some length on the subject of tuber-
culosis & the measures necessary in combatting it.
It was resolved that all animals at the College affect-
ed with tuberculosis be destroyed at once & that suspected ani-
mals be isolated from the rest of the herd,fitted for the block,
& when killed sold for beef if found fit for it, or buried if not.
[Plans for
Experiment]
The heads of the different departments of the Experi-
ment Station were persent & by request presented outlines of the
work which they recommended for the coming year.
The Board then adjourned to meet at the College at 9a.m.

Agricultural College,January 7th,1890,9 a.m.
The Board reconvened as per adjournment,with all the
members present except Col.McCreery.
It was resolved that the line of experiments for the
Farm Department be adopted as presented by Prof.Davenport.
[Dairy Expt.]
It was moved by Mr.Garfield that Prof. Davenport be au-
thorized to enter upon a course of experimentation with the resi-
due of milk from the dairy experiment outlined by him,in the hand
ling of the milk by different methods & securing the largest pos-
sible amount of butter therefrom by the various methods he may
employ & that he be provided with the necessary apparatus for con-
ducting the series of experiments.The motion was lost by the fol-
lowing vote; -xxx,Messrs Wells,Butterfield & Glidden,No, ------3.
Messrs Garfield,Palmer & Clute,Aye ---------------------------------3.
It was resolved to adopt the plan of experiment present
ed by Dr.Kedzie.
[Crandall]
[Fair Bldg.]
Prest.Clute presented the resignation by Mr.Crandall of
his position as foreman of the Garden department & upon motion it
was accepted.It was resolved that the President of the Board &
the members of the standing committee of the Board on the Farm
department (Messrs Glidden & Butterfield) be a special committee
to represent the Board at the meeting of the Executive Committee
of the State Agr'l Society to present a request for the erection
by the Society of a separate building for the College exhibit at
the State Fair and for the presentation of any other matters that
may be desirable.
[Botanical Books]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal be authorized to purchase
as part of the equipment of the Botanical Laboratory,certain lo-
cal flora or plant lists for $6.20,Part 1st of Goodale's Physiol-
ogical Botany,Bessey's Botany,Lubbock's Wild Flowers & Gray's
Structural Botany,all from the Botanical special appropriation.
[Shelves]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal,with the advice of the
President of the College xx xxx be authorized to have suitable
shelves or cases made for storing duplicate herbarium specimens.
[Agricultl. Labty
accepted]
The Board then took a recess for dinner & to inspect
the new Agricultural Laboratory & the carcasses of the cow & calf
slaughtered on account of the tuberculosis,after which they recon
vened & Prof.Carpenter presented his report as Supt.of Construc-
tion of the Agricultural Laboratory.
It was resolved that Mr.P.F.Cleveland the contractor,be
allowed $40.oo extra for Portland cement in the cellar floor sub-
stituted for Lousville cement as contemplated in the proposals.
It was resolved that the Agricultural Laboratory be and
is hereby accepted by the State Board of Agriculture for the
State Agricultural College & that the Secretary be instructed to
pay the Contractor the amount of the contract,$7100.oo,& of the
extras approved by the Superintendent & the Board,$82.99

[End page 576]

[Begin page 577]

[Experiments]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft's recommendations for
Experiment Station work be adopted except in respect to the test-
ing of seeds & flowers and the plans for work at South Haven and
that those three matters be deferred for consideration to the
next meeting.
It was resolved that the recommendations of Dr.Grange
for Experiment Station work be adopted & that he be requested to
enter at once on the investigation of the tuberculosis.
It was resolved that the plans of Prof.Cook & Dr.Beal
for experimental work,as verbally presented to the Board last
evening be approved.
[Orthoptera]
It was resolved that Prof.Cook be authorized to expend
$25.oo from the Zoological special appropriation for Orthoptera.
[Lepidoptera]
It was resolved that Prof.Cook be authorized to purch-
ase for $150.oo a collection of Lepidoptera,to be charged to Cur-
rent account.
[Crandall Resolutions]
It was resolved that in accepting the resignation of Mr
Chas.S.Crandall,Foreman of the Horticultural Department,we desire
to record our appreciation of the honest faithful & intelligent
service,especially in the field of horticultural experiment,which
he has rendered our institution since his connection with it;and
while we sincerely regret his loss from our corps of workers,we
congratulate him upon his entrance into a wider field of labor &
our best wishes attend him in his new work & associations.
[A.G. Gulley]
It was resolved that the employment of a foreman of the
Horticultural Department be referred to President Clute & Prof.
Taft with authority to engage Mr.A.G.Gulley at $750.oo per annum
if agreeable to their judgment.
[LR Taft absence]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be given leave of ab-
sence for 18 days from Jan.14th.
[N.J. Bd. of Ag.]
Two communications from the New Jersey State Board of
Agriculture relative to the establishment of a United States
Board of Agriculture & to the free transmission through the mails
of Agricultural reports were read & by resolution laid on the ta-
ble.
[Cement Tester]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to
purchase a cement testing apparatus.
[Weather Service Law]
It was resolved that President Clute be requested to
prepare a memorial to be presented to Congress,recommending the
transfer of the Weather Service from the War Department to the
Agricultural Department & that when prepared it be signed by the
President & the Secretary of the Board.
[Expt. Stn Law]
It was resolved that President Wells be authorized to
correspond with Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Willits with
reference to matters to pending in Congress affecting our Experim
ment Station & if he find that a representation from our Board in
Washington is desirable that he & Col.McCreery proceed to Washing
ton in the interests of the Station.


[Instructors]
It was resolved that provision for instruction in Po-
litical Economy & Constitutional Law be referred to the President
of the College & the Committee on Employees.
It was resolved to adjourn to Wednesday March 5th at
7-30 p.m. at the Capitol.
HenryG.ReynoldsSecy

The Board met,pursuant to adjournment,in their office
at the Capitol at 7-30 p.m.all the members being present except
Governor Luce. The minutes of the meetings of Jan.6th & 7th were
read and approved.
[Request for
site, U.L.S.]
Messrs O.A.Turner & Chas.Ferris of the Union Literary
Society of the College were present & on behalf of their society
requested that they be granted the use of a site on the College
grounds on which to erect a Society building.By resolution they
were requested to present their plans before the full Board at
their meeting at the College tomorrow at 1 p.m.
[J.C. Sharp,
Cow]
Senator John C.Sharp of Jackson being present then made
a statement relative to a cow purchased by him of the College.
Adjourned to 9 a.m. at the College.

[End page 577]

[Begin page 578]

The Board reconvened with the same members present.
[Senator Sharp]
It was resolved that the Prof.of Agriculture be in-
structed to purchase of Mr.Sharp of Jackson,for the Experiment St
Station the Short Horn Cow,College Red Rose,for $145.oof.o.c.xx
[Engineerg. Photos]
It was resolved that Prof.Carpenter be authorized to
expend $30.oo from Mathematical special appropriation for photo-
graphs of engineering works.
[Ag. Lab. Furnish]
It was resolved that the Professor of Agriculture & the
Secretary be authorized to complete the furnishing of the Agri-
cultural Laboratory,within the appropriation.
[Blksmith]
It was resolved that Prof.Durand be authorized to en-
gage a blacksmith at $8.75 per week.
[Astronomical
Clock]
It was resolved that Prof.Carpenter be authorized to
purchase an astronomical clock & a Y level at an expense of $80.
[Class Room]
It was resolved that the class room heretofore used by
Prof.Carpenter be assigned to the Mechanical Department for a
drawing room.
[School Room]
It was resolved that the second story tower room of the
Mechanical building be assigned for use as a children's school.
[Hesperians]
It was resolved that the President & Secretary of the
College be authorized to confer with the Hesperian Society in
reference to a room & to make such arrangement as may be best.
[Van DerVoort]
It was resolved that,for the present,Mr. Van DerVoort be
given the use of the S.W. corner room of the second story of the
Agricultural laboratory.
[Electric Apparatus]
It was resolved that Prof.Woodworth be authorized to
expend $150.oo from the Chemical special appropriation for elec-
trical apparatus & that his expenses in connection with the same
be paid from the same fund.
[Mexico Plants]
It was resolved that Dr. Beal be authorized to purchase
for $28.oo 350 Mexican plants to be paid for from the Botanical
special fund.
[Clark Herbarium]
It was resolved that Prof.Wheeler be authorized to go x
at the expense of the Botanical special fund to Flint to examine
the Clark herbarium with reference to its value for the College
to purchase.
[Dr Abbots desk]
It was resolved that the desk used for many years in th
the President's office by Dr.Abbot be presented to President Clute
[Fair Bldg.]
It was resolved that President Clute & Profs Carpenter
& Beal be a committee to prepare plans for a College exhibition
building on the State Fair grounds & to present the same to the
Executive Committee of the State Agricultural Society.

[ " Exhibit]
It was resolved that the College make this year one ex-
hibit only & that at the State Fair.
[Cyclostyle]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to
expend $14.oo for a Cyclostyle to be paid for from the special
appropriation for the Mathematical Department.
The Board then took a recess for dinner,after which
they reconvened with the same members present.
[Union Lity
Bldg.]
It was resolved that the Union Literary Society be
granted permission to erect on the College grounds a building for
the use of their society,provided that a site may be agreed upon
in consultation with the Board & provided that the general author
ity of the Faculty shall prevail in such building to the same ex-
tent as in the rooms now occupied by the society.
[Heating]
It was resolved that Prof.Carpenter be instructed to
proceed with the preparation of plans for the heating by hot wate
ter of College Hall & that he put in a system of steam heat for
the President's office,the reading room & Prof.Cook's laboratory.
[Dampers]
It was resolved that Prof.Carpenter be requested to fit
each of the hot water systems on the grounds,not already so pro-
vided,with automatic damper regulators.
[Heat Physical
class Room]
It was resolved that Prof.Carpenter be requested at his
convenience to carry steam heat into Prof.Woodworth's class room.
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be authorized to expend
the balance of the special appropriation for his department.

[End page 578]

[Begin page 579]

[South Haven]
It was resolved to take from the table that part of the
report of Prof.Taft on Experiment Station work which was submit-
ted at the last meeting of the Board,in reference to the work at
South Haven.It was resolved that we establish at South Haven a
substation to be devoted to experiments in pomology & horticulture
& that a sum not exceeding $1000.oo be appropriated from the Ex-
periment Station funds for the maintenance thereof for the year
beginning April 1st 1890;provided, that the people of South Haven
shall secure to the State Board of Agriculture for the use of
said station,by good & sufficient deed, 5 acres of land immediate-
ly adjoining the property of Mr.T.T.Lyon on the south without ex-
pense to the Station management.

It was resolved that Prof.Taft be authorized to employ
an assistant to be in immediate charge of the substation.
[Tuberculosis
Laboratory]
It was resolved that Mr.Glidden of the Board of Agri-
culture & Prof.Taft of the Experiment Station Council be author-
ized to complete the arrangements for the organization & equipm
ment of the substation.It was resolved that the expenditure of
$573.oo for the fitting up & equipment of rooms in the Veterina-
ry Laboratory for the purposes of the investigation of the tuber-
culosis as proposed by Dr.Grange be authorized & carried out in
consultation with the Secretary.
[Farm Horses]
It was resolved that the President of the Board be re-
quested to purchase a team of horses for the Farm Department of
the Experiment Station.
[Cows]
It was resolved that the purchase of milch cows be re-
ferred to the Farm Committee with power to act.
[Herdsman]
It was resolved that the employment of Mr.Jarred as
herdsman till Dec.1st be authorized.
[Amn. Florists]
A communication from the Secretary of the National As-
sociation of American Florists was read & laid on the table.
[L.A. Clinton]
It was resolved that Mr.L.A.Clinton be employed for one
month at $25.oo for cataloguing & work in the President's office.
It was resolved to adjourn to.Tuesday April 8th at 7.30
p.m. at the Capitol.
HenryG.ReynoldsSecy.


The Board met,pursuant to adjournment,in their offoce
at the Capitol at 7-30 p.m.,all of the members being present.
The minutes of the meetings of March 5th & 6th were
read & approved.
[Papering]
It was resolved that the chamber rooms of the College
Green House be repapered under the direction of the Secretary.
[Fire Botan. Lab.
Fire Drill]
President Clute reported to the Board the destruction
by fire on the night of Sunday,Mar.23rd of the Botanical Labora-
tory,& it was resolved that Lieut.Simpson be requested to organ-
ize & train a College fire department & act as its chief.
It was resolved that a special committee of two be ap-
pointed by the Chair to report tomorrow to the Board recommendati
tions relative to fire protection.
[Summer Students]
It was resolved that the President be authorized to use
the drill hall for summer students, provided that the College be
at no special expense on their account.
It was resolved that the question of hall lamps for Ab-
bot Hall be referred to the Committee on Buildings to report tomo
morrow
[Col. McCreery
Resigns]
Col.Wm.B.McCreery announced to his fellow members on
the Board his having accepted an appointment as United States Con
sul at Valparaiso,Chili,& tendered his resignation from the Board
expressing at the same time his cordial good will & fellowship
toward each of his confreres & begged permission to suggest the
name of ex-Senator Horace C.Spencer of Flint as of one eminently
suitable to fill the vacancy thus made.
[Book case &c.]
It was resolved that Prof.Anderson be authorized to ex-
pend the balance of the appropriation for his department for a
bookcase,some books for class reference & a duplicating apparatus
The Board adjourned to 9 a.m.at the College.

[End page 579]

[Begin page 580]



[Eclectic Society]
The Board reconvened at 9 a.m. with all the members pres-
ent & also Messrs W.W.Morrison & C.P.Hulburd who presented for
the Eclectic Society a request for assistance in fixing up their
rooms.It was resolved that the Building Committee be requested to
look into the matter & report upon it this afternoon.
[Wms Hall Steps]
It was resolved that the repair of the front steps of
Williams Hall as recommended by the Committee on Buildings be
done under the direction of the Secretary.

[Armory eaves]
It was resolved that the eaves of the Armory building
be at once protected from leaks,by the Secretary.
[Hall lanterns]
It was resolved that two hall lanterns be purchased at
about $2.50 each,for the corridors of Abbot Hall.
[Fire protection]
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to
provide for fire protection,one additional hydrant & $75.oo worth
of small hose,ladders & hose cart.
[American Florists]
The communication from the Society of American Florists
was taken from the table & referred to Prof.Taft for report.
The Board then took a recess for dinner after which
they reconvened,with all all the members present.
[College Hall Heater]
It was resolved that Prof.Carpenter be authorized to
employ a common laborer to assist in firing so as to free the en-
gineer & enable him to work on the new heating apparatus for Col-
lege hall.
[Water Pipes]
It was resolved that Prof.Carpenter be authorized to
have the water pipes around the 3 west houses of Faculty Row relaid.
[Scuttle Holes]
It was resolved that the question of scuttles for the
dwellings occupied by Profs.Cook & Carpenter be referred to the
Building Committee with power to act.
[Seeds]
It was resolved that Dr.Kedzie be authorized to expend
$50.oo for Experiment Station seeds.
[Herbarium Cases]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal in consultation with the
Secretary be authorized to have constructed some well made cases
for the herbarium;to cost not more than $200.oo & to be paid for
from the Contingent Building fund.
[ " Plants]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal be authorized to expend
$56.oo of the Botanical special appropriation for herbarium plants
of Mr.C.G.Pringle.
[CF. Wheeler]
It was resolved that Mr.C.F.Wheeler be authorized to
make during the year 8 trips for collecting plants to cost within
$50.oo in total and to be paid for from the Botanical fund.
[Botanical supplies]
It was resolved that.Dr.Beal be authorized to expend
$75.oo from the Botanical special appropriation for supplies.
[H.C. Spencer elected]
The Board then on motion proceeded to ballot for a suc-
cessor to Col.McCreery and on the first ballot the Hon.Horace C.
Spencer of Flint was elected to fill the vacancy.
[L.A. Clinton]
It was resolved that Mr.L.A.Clinton be employed for the
balance of the College year for cataloguing at $25.oo.per month
to be paid from the special appropriation for the Library.
[Eclectic Society]
The special committee to whom was referred the request
of the Eclectic Society reported that the condition of the funds
did not seem to warrant the expenditure asked for.
The report was accepted & adopted.
It was resolved that when the Board adjourns it shall
be to meet in the Capitol on Monday June 9th at 7-30 p.m.
[U.L.S: Bldg.]
It was resolved that,the site for the Union Literary
Society building be referred to President Clute & Prof.Taft with
power to act.
[Vineyard]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be authorized to do
with the Wells Hall vineyard as he sees fit.
[Grayling orchard]
The question of locating orchard trees at the Grayling
sub station was decided in favor of using land belonging to the
Station without motion.
[Graden shed]
The question of providing a shed for the Garden Depart-
ment night-soil cart was referred to the Building Committee with
power to act.
[Ravine bridge]
It was informally agreed that a part of the Culvert [fun?]
be devoted to a foot bridge over the ravine.
[Wood shed]
It was resolved that the wood shed on the west side of
Williams Hall be removed.
The Board then adjourned to June 9th at 7-30 p.m.

[End page 580]

[Begin page 581]

The Board met,pursuant to adjournment,in their office
at the Capitol,at 7-30 p.m., all present but Mr.Palmer,including
for the first time ColMcCreery's successor.Hon.HHorace C.Spencer
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
[U.L.S. Contract]
It was resolved that the Board accept & adopt the con-
tract drawn up on their behalf by Secretary Reynolds with the Un-
ion Literary Society on May 14th 1890 with reference to a site for
their building.
It was resolved that a department of History and Polit-
ical Economy is hereby created.
[Prof Corbin]
It was resolved that Mr.N.D.Carbin be employed as Assis
tant Professor in of History & Political Economy in charge of the
department,at a salary at the rate of $1000.oo per annum,to begin
at the middle of the present term,with the condition that he
teach rhetoricals & such other topics as he & the President may
agree upon so as to give him three hours of class room work daily
[Prof Noble]
It was resolved that the salary of Prof.A.B.Noble be at
the rate of $1000.oo per annum after the end of the present term.
[Mr Cannon]
It was resolved that at his own request Mr.H.B.Cannon
be relieved from duty at the middle of the present term.
[Mechl. Diploma]
It was resolved that a plate for a diploma for the Mech
anical Course of study of this College be procured.
The Board adjourned to 9 a.m. at the College.

Agricultural College,June 10th,1890,-9 a.m.
The Board reconvened with all present except Gov.Luce.
[Assignment
of
Rooms to
Woodworth]
It was resolved that the 2 north-west rooms on the 2nd
floor of the Physical Laboratory are hereby assigned to Prof.Wood
worth for his study & sleeping room & that he be requested to
take one of the assistants as a room-mate.
[Anderson
[Gladden]
It was resolved that the north-east corner of the first
floor of the Horticultural Laboratory be partitioned & finished
as a room to be occupied as study & sleeping room by Prof.Taft's
assistants & that the use of the same as soon as finished by as-
signed to Mr.Anderson & Mr. Gladden;Provided, that discretion be
left with President Clute & Prof.Taft to modify this arrangement
if they see fit.
[Peebles]
It was resolved that the south-east corner room of the
lower floor of Howard Terrrace is hereby assigned to the use of Mr
A.B.Peebles & wife in addition to the tworooms in the same suite
which they now occupy.
[Dewey]
It was resolved that the room in the east quarter of
the second floor (Suite H) of Howard Terrace,now occupied by Mr.
Gladden is hereby assigned to Mr.Dewey & wife,in addition to the
2 rooms in the same suite now occupied by them.

[Noble]
It was resolved that of the 2 two rooms adjoining the
class room of the Department of English in College Hall,the south
one is hereby assigned to the Professor of English Literature &
Modern Languages as an office & the north one is assigned to Prof
Noble as study & sleeping room.
[Toumey]
It was resolved that room No.1 of Suite C Howard Ter-
race ( that being the east middle,1st floor suite ) be assigned to
Mr.Toumey as a bed room at the close of the present term
[Campbell]
It was resolved that at the close of the present term
one front room & one rear room of Suite B Howard Terrace ( being
the west middle,1st floor suite) be at the disposal of the Presi-
dent of the College to assign to employes & that the remaining.4
rooms of the suite be assigned to the use of Mr.Campbell & wife.
[Mayo]
It was resolved that room 2 in Suite E Howard Terrace
( the west 2nd floor suite) now occupied by Mr.Toumey & Mr.Cannon
,and room 6 in the same suite,now occupied by Prof.Simpson,be as-
signed to Dr.N.S.Mayo after the close of the present term.
[Corbin]
It was resolved that rooms 3,4, & 5 in Suite E Howard
Terrace be assigned for the use of Prof.Corbin & his mother.
[Hope College]
It was resolved that Hon.C.W.Garfield be a delegate fro
the Board to attend the quarter centennial, of Hope College.
[Inventory]
It was resolved that the members of the Board be assign
ed by the President of the Board to work with the heads of the
different departments in taking the inventory on the 30th inst.

[End page 581]

[Begin page 582]

[Students: Rate of Pay]
It was moved that the Superintendents of the Farm & Gar
den departments be authorized to employ in emergencies student la
bor during term time at current rates.The motion was lost.
[Horse Hay Forks]
[Binder]
On recommendation of the Farm Committee it was resolved
that horse hay forks be provided for the horse & cattle barns and
that a self binder be purchased,all at the expense of the special
appropriation for the Farm Department.
[Extra Help]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be authorized to employ
such extra help as shall be needed to keep the grounds in proper
shape;provided that the aggregate of such help shall not exceed
the equivalent of one man for one month during this working season

[Heating Expts.]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft as Horticulturist of the
Experiment Station be authorized to continue the experiments al-
ready inaugurated with regard to methods of heating & green house
apparatus,cooperating therein witht the Society of American Flor-
ists;provided that the firms manufacturing such apparatus shall
so contribute as to make the expense to the Station a merely nom-
inal one.
[H.C. Spencer
committees]
President Wells announced that he had appointed Mr.H.C.
Spencer to the same positions on the Standing Committees of the
Board that had been filled by Col.McCreery.
[Horse]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft & the Secretary be au-
thorized to purchase a horse for the Horticultural department of
the Experiment Station,at not over $125.oo.
[Papering]
It was resolved that the bill of Dr.Kedzie for papering
&c. be allowed & paid from the special appropriation for repairs.
[Unauthorized Repairs]
It was resolved that hereafter no repairs be paid for
except such as are previously approved by the building committee.
[Janitor]
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to en-
gage in the services of an additional janitor to be under the direc-
tion of the President & Secretary.
[Catalogue]
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to
have printed 4000.copies of the next annual catalogue.
[Expt. St. Expenses]
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to sub
mit to the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States the
question whether the Experiment Stations may use for building pur
poses in their own discretion any receipts which they may have
over & above the $15000.oo received from the United States;and
such
also whether ^ receipts must be wholly expended at the close of the
fiscal year in order to avoid a deduction from the next year's
appropriation.
The Board then took a recess for dinner after which
they reconvened with all the members present except Governor Luce
[Green H. heating]
It was resolved that the repairs & alterations in the
Green House xx xxxxxxx xxx heating apparatus be carried out under
direction of Prof.Carpenter & be paid for from the special appro-
priation for the Greenhouse.
[Expt. Steers]
It was resolved that the Experiment Station steers be
slaughtered as they severally ripen as judged by the professor in
charge & by the Farm Committee.

[Adamant Plaster]
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to
write to the Adamant Plaster Co. of Grand Rapids asking what they
intend to do about their job on the Agricultural Laboratory.
[F.S. Kedzie absence]
It was resolved that Prof.F.S.Kedzie be granted leave
of absence during the winter vacation & next Spring term,with
continuance of salary,provided that he arrange without additional
expense to the College for the instruction which he would have
given if present during the Spring term.
[Veterinary Gas]
It was resolved that the Veterinary Laboratory be pro-
vided with gasoline gas by piping from the Mechanical Building
gas machine;the expense to be met from the Experiment Station funds
[Repairs: Dr Beal]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal be authorized to have his
west hall door provided with glass panels & to have 2 rooms papered
It was resolved that the bill of Dr.Beal for blackboard
ing be paid.
[Botl. Labty.]
Dr.Beal presented to the Board Board a brief manuscript
setting forth some ideas with reference to a new Botanical Labor-
atory & as to the importance of additional herbariums.The paper
was placed on file.
[Cases: Dr Beal]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal be allowed to procure some
cases with drawers for cards containing the permanent notes of
Experiment Station work.
[Forestry pictures]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal be authorized to purchase
41 specimens of American woods mounted for use with the stereop-
ticon,costing 50 cts each.
The Board then adjourned to Monday July 7th at 7-30 p.m
at the Capitol.

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The Board met,pursuant to adjournment, in their office
at the Capitol,at 7-30 p.m.; absent, President Wells,Governor,Luce,
& Mr.Garfield.Dr.Palmer was elected President pro.tem.

The minutes of the meetings of June 9th & 10th were
read & approved.
[Carpenter resigns]
A communication from Prof.Carpenter announcing his elec
tion to and acceptance of the chair of Experimental Mechanics in
Cornell University,was presented & placed on file.
[Simpson elected]
It was resolved that Lieut.Wendell L.Simpson be tender-
ed the position to be vacated by the resignation of Prof.R.C.Car-
penter,at a salary at the rate of $1800.oo per year from the be-
ginning of the next College year, with the use of the dwelling now
occupied by Prof.Carpenter.
[Music]
It was resolved that the College pay $25.oo toward the
Commencement music.
[Testing Machine]
It was resolved that the testing machine be transferred
to the Mechanical Department.
[Physical Apparatus]
It was resolved that the physical apparatus now in
charge of the Mechanical Department be transferred to the Physic-
al Department.
[Inventory]
A communication from President Wells was read appoint-
ing Messrs Butterfield,Palmer,Garfield & Spencer,a special commit
tee on inventory to operate with the heads of the different depts.
The Board adjourned to 9 a.m. at the College.

Agricultural College,July 8th,1890,-9 a.m.
The Board reconvened with the same members present.
[Hesperian Rooms]
On petition of the Hesperian Society,it was resolved
that at the discretion of the President of the College the rooms
to be vacated by the Union Literary Society may be assigned to
the Hesperian Society.
[Cordley]
[Niswander]
[G.C. Davis]
It was resolved that in case of the resignation of Mr.
Cordley,Mr.F.J.Niswander be promoted to the position so vacated,
at a salary at the rate of $500.oo per annum,& Mr.G.C.Davis be
appointed to the position left by Mr.Niswander at a salary at the
rate of $300.oo per annum.
[D. Anderson Jr.]
[H.J. Hall]
It was resolved that in case of the resignation of Mr.
David Anderson Jr.Mr.H.J.Hall be appointed to the position so va-
cated at a salary at the rate of $300.oo per annum.
[F.H. Hall]
[W.J. Meyers]
It was resolved that on the resignation of Mr.Frank H.
Hall,the position so vacated be tendered to Mr.Wm.J.Meyers,at a
salary at the rate of $500.oo per annum.
[H.Thurtell]
It was resolved that beginning with the new College
year Mr.Henry Thurtell be promoted to the Assistant Professorship
of Mathematics with a salary at the rate of $800.oo per annum.
[Barn Floor]
It was resolved that Prof. Davenport be authorized to
floor the grain barn at the expense of the special appropriation
for the Farm department.
[Prof. Davenport]
The year for which Prof.Davenport was elected to his
present position having nearly expired,it was resolved that Prof.
Eugene Davenport be elected Professor of Agriculture & Superinten
dent of the Farm at a salary at the rate of $1800.oo per annum &
the use of the dwelling now occupied by him.
[H. Campbell]
It was resolved that the resignation of Mr.H.Campbell
be accepted,to date from the close of the present College year.
[A. Curtiss]
It was resolved that Mr.Albert Curtis be appointed from
the beginning of the next College year at $41.66 per month & the
use of three rooms in Howard Terraceas Forman of the Wood Shops
& foundry;he to have three weeks vacation in
use of three rooms in Howard Terrace,as Foreman of the wood shops
& foundry,he to have 3 weeks vacation in the winter & to give the
rest of his winter time to general College repairs & so much of
term time as can be spared from his other duties,to the same work
[R.C. Carpenter]
The formal resigntion of Prof.R.C.Carpenter,to take
effect August 19th prox.was presented & accepted by the Board
with warm & unanimous expressions of regret at the termination of
relations so long & so pleasantly sustained.
[Hay Rake]
It was resolved that the purchase of a hay rake for the
Farm Department be authorized.

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[Building Fund]
It was resolved that until further orders,no more trans
fers be made from Current Account to the credit of the Contingent
Building Fund.
[Prof. Anderson resigns]
The resignation of Prof.Edward P.Anderson was presented
& accepted.
[ " Edwards elected]
[Dr Kedzie]
It was resolved that Prof.Howard Edwards be elected to
the chair of English Literature & Modern Languages at a salary at
the rate of $1800.oo per annum & the use of the dwelling now occu
pied by Prof.Anderson, this appointment to date from the opening
of the next College year.It was resolved that Dr.Kedzie be request
ed to attend as delegate from our & at the expense of our Experi-
ment Station, the meeeting of Experiment Station Chemists at Wash-
ington.
[Expt. Sta. Funds]
It was resolved that until the Board apportions the Ex-
periment Station funds for the current fiscal year, the Secretary
be authorized to pay bills as presented with the proper approvals
on the lines of last year!-s apportionment.
[ " " Horse]
After a recess for dinner,it was resolved that Prof.
Taft be authorized to pay $140.oo for the Experiment Station
horse ordered at the last meeting.
[H.Campbell bill]
The recommendation of the Building Committee that Mr.H.
Campbell be allowed $26.05 for improvements on the rooms occupied
by him was on motion accepted & adopted & payment of that amount
ordered to be made.
[L.A. Clinton]
It was resolved that from July 1st Mr.L.A.Clinton be
employed on the Experiment Station pay roll at $25.oo per month,
his services to continue at the discretion of the Director.
It was resolved to adjourn to Monday August 18th at
7.30 p.m. at the Capitol.


The Board met,pursuant to adjournment,in their office
at the Capitol,at 7-30 p.m.;absent Gov.Luce & Messrs Palmer &
Spencer.
The minutes of the meetings of July 7th & 8th were read
& approved.
[Lt. Crittenden]
President Clute presented a number of letters relative
to the Military detail,after the reading of which it was resolved
to proceed to a ballot for a nominee for that purpose.The ballot
resulted in three votes for 1st Lieut JnoJ.Crittenden of the
22nd.U.S.Infantry,& two votes for 2nd Lieut.Edson A.Lewis. It was
resolved that the choice of Lieut.Crittenden to succeed Lieut.xx
resolved that the choice of Lieut.Crittenden to succeed Lieut.
Simpson be made unanimous.
[AB Peebles]
[W.L. Rossman]
It was resolved that in case of the resignation of Mr.
G.L.Teller,Mr.A.B.Peebles be promoted to his position & Mr.W.L.Ro
Rossman be appointed to the position vacated by Mr.Pebbles,the
salaries attached to both positions to continue as heretofore.
[GC Davis]
It was resolved that Mr.G.C.Davis be granted leave of
absence for two months without pay.
[AG Gulley]
It was resolved that Mr.Gulley be allowed 5 rooms in
Howard Terrace.
[Exp. Stn. Assn.]
It was resolved that $25.oo be paid from Expt.Stn.funds
to the Exec.Com. of the Nat'l Assn.of Expt.Stns.
[M.S.]
It was resolved that the degree of Master of Science be
conferred upon the following named six persons,viz.-Kumaroku Sho-
shima of To the class of '88 of the Imperial College of Agricul-
ture of Tokio Japan, for proficiency in Entomology;Charles B.Col-
lingwood of '88 M.A.C.,now Assistant Chemist of the Arkansas Expt
Stn.,for proficiency in Chemistry;Wm.S.Holdsworth,of '78 M.A.C. now
Asst.Prof.of Drawing,M.A.C.,for proficiency in drawing;Nelson S.
Mayo of '88 M.A.C.,now Asst.in Veterinary experiments at the M.ich
the Mich.Expt.Stn.,for proficiency in Veterinary Science & Surgery
Gager C.Davis of '89 M.A.C.,for proficiency in Entomology and
Howard E.Weed of '89 M.A.C., for proficiency in Entomology.
It was resolved that the degee of Bachelor of Science

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be conferred upon the following named 31 members of the class of
'90;Of the Agricultural Course 22,viz.- Warren Babcock, Jr.,
Jessie Beal, Ben.K.Bentley, Ruel W. Blake
Horace E.Bunch, Horace L.Bunnell Edward G.Cooney
Joseph Foster, Howard J.Hall, George E.Hancorne,
Geo.W.Kinsey, Robt.Bruce McPherson, Will W.Morrison,
J.H.F.Mullett, Chas.R.Rittinger, Elmer J.Rowley,
B.F.Simons,Jr., John W.Toan, Orlando A.Turner,
Horace Z.Ward, Albert Latcha Waters, and John W.White; and of
the Mechanical Course,9 viz.-
Frank G.Clark, Charles E.Ferris, Joseph H.Freeman,
Harris F.Hall, Jay R.McColl, Wm.J.Meyers,
Wm.Petrie Lewis W.Spaulding, Edward A.Stricker
The Board adjourned to 9 a.m.at the College.

Agricultural College, August 19th,9 a.m.1890
The Board reconvened with the same members present.
It was resolved that when we adjourn it shall be to meet
in the office of the Board in the Capitol at 7-30 p.m. on Thursday
September 11th.


[Dam]
It was resolved that Prof.Davenport be authorized with
the labor of the Farm Department to make such repairs at the dam
as will be necessary to protect the banks of the river.
[Dairy Expt.]
It was resolved that the dairy experiment be temporari-
ly suspended & that as the present experimental feeding animals
are disposed of,the young steers on the College Farm shall be pur
chased for the Experiment Station,be fed for beef & sold at diffe
ferent ages to test the most profitable age for sale.
[PG. Holden]
It was resolved that Mr.P.G.Holden be employed as assis
tant in experiments on the Farm at the rate of $500.oo per annum
& that the Farm force be lessened by one man.
[Book keeping]
It was resolved that Mr.J.N.Estabrook be requested to
teach the class in book-keeping this fall term.
The Board then adjourned.

The Board met,pursuant to adjournment,in their office
at the Capitol,at 7-30 p.m.;absent,Gov.Luce & Mr.Spencer.The min-
utes of the meeting of Aug.18 & 19 were read & approved.
[Gladden]
It was resolved that the salary of Mr.Gladden be raised
to $500.oo pr.year from Aug.25,1890.
[Repairs]
A list of needed repairs reported by Prest.Clute,was re
ferred to the building committee with power to act.
[Botl. Labty.]
It was resolved that a special committee be appointed
by the President to consider plans for a new Botanical laboratory
The President appointed Mr.Garfield,Dr.Palmer & Dr.Beal.
[Herbarium]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal be authorized to purchase
400 herbarium specimens,as desiderata from Alabama at $5.oo pr.C.
[McCreery]
It was resolved that we should be much gratified to re-
ceive from Col.Wm.B.McCreery,U.S.Consul at Valparaiso,Chili,any
seeds or grains which he may be able to send us for a museum or
for testing in the Expt.Station.
[Wheeler]
It was resolved that the salary of Mr.Chas.F.Wheeler be
at the rate of $900.oo per year for the year beginning Sep.1,1890
[Bldg. Fund]
[Tron]
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to
transfer to Contingent Building Fund for July & August & until
otherwise directed,the miscellaneous receipts which have hereto-
fore been credited to that fund;& that Jacob Tron's bill for her-
barium cases be charged to current account.

[Physics Labty.]
[Institutes]
It was resolved that the steam heating of the Physical
laboratory be referred to the Prest of the College with power to
act. It was resolved that Prest.Clute be authorized to have
needed temporary repairs made on the walk from his house to Prof.
Durand's. It was resolved that 5 series of 4 institutes each,be
held the coming year.
[Bd. Office]
It was resolved that the President of the Board be re-
quested to interview the custodian of the Capitol,& secure the
office of the Board from the intrusion of others than the members
of the Board & their invited guests.
[Exp. Stn.]
It was resolved that the day sessions of the October
meeting be devoted to the consideration of the Experiment Station
& that the Director be requested to present plans for the future
at that meeting.
[Hines]
It was resolved that the Board respectfully & cordially
presents the name of Hon.H.H.Hines of Stanton,Mich.to Prest.Palm-
er of the World's Columbian Fair Commnission,for appointment as
Grand Marshall of the World's Fair.
It was resolved to adjourn to Monday,Oct.6,at 7-30 p.m.
at the Capitol.

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The Board met,pursuant to adjournment, on their office
in the Capitol,at 7-30 p.m.;absent Prest.Wells.Dr. O.Palmer was
elected President protem.The minutes of the meeting of Sept.11th
were read & approved.
[Office]
It was resolved that Secty.Reynolds see Mr.Hill in ref-
erence to having the Board room kept tidy & unoccupied by unau-
thorized persons.
[Actinymicosis]
The members of the State Live Stock Sanitary Commission
were given a hearing with reference to the subject of Actinymico-
sis & it was resolved that the question be referred to the Direc-
tor & the Committee on the Experiment Station.
[Delegates]
It was resolved that the Director of the Station & Prof.
Taft be sent as delegates to the Champaign meeting of Experiment
Station workers.
It was resolved that when the Board adjourns it be to
meet at the Capitol on the 17th of November.
It was resolved that the Director be requested to invite
the members of the Experiment Station Council to meet with the
Board at 1 P.M.tomorrow.
The Board then took a recess to 10-30 a.m.at the College

Agricultural College,Oct.7th1890.
The members of the Board spent the morning in committee
work & at 1.30 p.m.convened in session with the members of the Ex-
periment Station Council.
[Old Iron]
After a general conference the Board proceeded in execu
tive session & it was resolved that the Secty.have authority to
sell the old furnace pipes from the Chemical laboratory.
[W.C.]
It was resolved that $26.oo be allowed for a water clos-
et in the President's house.
[Drainage]
Mr.Glidden reported for the committee on farm management
recommending the drainage of field No.4,& of part of field No.7;
that Nos.7 & 13 be plowed & that the lane fence be renewed.
It was resolved to accept & adopt all of the report ex-
cept the part relating to fencing.
[Fencing]
It was resolved that the old lane fences be set one side
from their present position,the ground on which they now stand be
plowed & leveled & new fences built a year from this coming spring
[Cleaning up]
Mr.Garfield for the committee on Horticulture reported
as to the view of the grounds from the north road,recommending
that Prof.Taft be instructed & authorized & all others concerned
requested to cooperate with him in carrying out his ideas in reme-
dying the objectionable features of this back door view of the
College premises.The report was accepted & adopted.
Some further recommendations to take effect when the
money from the Morrill appropriation becomes available were left
for further consideration at the next meeting.
[S. Haven]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be authorized to have
continued the system of drainage on the South Haven land to an
extent not to exceed $70.oo.
The Board then took a recess,to reconvene at the Capitol
at 7-30 p.m.

Lansing,Mich.Oct.7,1890,7-30 p.m.
The Board reconvened with the same members present.

[Teller]
The resignation of Mr.Geo.L.Teller was presented & accep
ted to take effect Sept.18th.
On recommendation of the Director,as chairman of the
special committee to whom was referred the subject of Actinymico-
sis,it was resolved that the Experiment Station & the State Live
Stock Sanitary Commission will cooperate in carrying on investiga-
tion of the the disease known as "Lumpy Jaw" or actinymicosis
tion of the disease known as "Lumpy Jaw" or Actinymicosis.
It was further resolved that these investigations shall
be carried on under the direct supervision of the Experiment Sta-
tion,& in the vicinity of Lansing;provided, that the Live Stock
Sanitary commission shall furnish all live stock necessary to the
investigation,forage to the amount of $100.oo ordinary help to the
amount of $50.oo, & rent to the amount of $50.oo,as the funds of
the Experiment Station have already been appropriated for the cur-
rent year.
It was resolved that Dr. Grange be authorized to have
the cow,Victoria College Duchesse slaughtered.

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[VanDevoort]
[Woodworth]
It was resolved that Mr.VanDevoort's salary be raised to
$700.oo per year from Aug.25,1890 & Mr.Woodworth's salary to $1000
per year from the same date.
[Stock]
It was resolved that the live stock of the farm be re-
duced as fast as practicable to the capacity of the farm to carry
without the purchase of feed to any considerable extent.
[Short horns]
It was resolved that the College herd of Shorthorns be r
reduced as soon as practicable to ten or twelve breeding cows.&
that they be selected & bred with reference to a certain type,viz.
thick flesh & early maturity.
[Specimen Breeds]
It was resolved that choice specimens of other leading
breeds,not exceeding two specimens of each breed,be kept for educa
tional purposes & that they be mainly females & utilized to fur-
nish milk for the college.
[Shropshires]
It was resolved that Shropshire sheep be kept as the
main flock of sheep & that two specimens of each of the other
leading breeds be kept for educational purposes.
[Swine]
It was resolved that from 2 to 4 choice Poland China
sows be kept for breeding & that one choice specimen of each lead-
ing breed of hogs be kept for educational purposes.

It was resolved that the action contemplated in the
above resolution be carried out under the direction of the farm
committee & the Prof.of Agriculture.
[Ex Station]
It was resolved that the Director & the committee on
Experiment Station be instructed to present at the first session
of the next meeting a plan for the future conduct of the Station.
The Board then adjourned to meet in the Capitol Nov.17th
at 7-30 p.m.


Lansing,Nov.17,1890,7.30 P.M.

The Board met pursuant to adjournment.Absent:Dr.Palmer.Mr.Spencer
having resigned since the last meeting,was not present.
The minutes of the meeting of Oct.6 were read and approved.
[Botanical
Laboratory]
Dr.Beal was present and explained preliminary plans
for a new Botanical Laboratory.
[Butter Making]
Hon.Isaac Marston presented a reccommendation of a serie
of butter-making lessons at the Institutes by Wm.S.Gilbert of
Richlands N.Y.
[F.B.Mumford]
[Yoshida]
It was resolved that the degree of B.S. be conferred
on F.B.Mumford,and that of M.S. on Mr.Yoshida.
[M.S. diploma]
It was resolved that the Secretry be instructed to
procure a diploma plate and diplomas for the M.S.degree,to be
given for a $5 fee.
[Exhibition
lantern]
It was resolved to authorize the expenditure from the
current account,of $215.oo for an exhibition lantern primarily
for Institutes,secondarily for general College use.
It was resolved that Prof.Holdsworth's salary be raised
to $1000 per annum,from Jan.1st,1891
[O.B. Hall]
It ws resolved that O.B.Hall be engaged for the winter
at $30 per month,without board,in place of Tracy Hiscock,for the
steam works.
[Books for
H. & Pol. Ec.]
It was resolved that Prof. Corbin be authorized to
purchase for the Library $250 worth of books in the line of
History and Political Economy.
[Butter mak-
ing.]
It was resolved that Mr.Glidden be requested to inves
tigate the sibject of lectures on butter-making,from an expert
butter-maker,at our Institutes the coming winter,and to arrange
for such if practicable.
[Material for
Mech. Dept.]
The following was presented,relative to an appropria
tion from"current expense"for the Mechanical Dept.the special
appropriation of this Dept. b eing exhausted:
Pipe and fitting ------------------------------------ $8.00 $8.oo
Wrought iron -------------------------------------- 3.00
Blacksmith coal ----------------------------------- 7.00
Circular caliper for accurate meas.
urements ------------------ 50.00
Three way cock for indicator ------------------- 6.00
$74.00
The memorandum was allowed.
The Board adjourned to 9 A.M. at the College.

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Agricultural College,Nov.18,9 A.M.,1890.

The Board reconvened pursuant to adjournment.All present in-
cluding Dr.Palmer.
[Dr. Beal & Kedzie at
sub. Stations.]
It was resolved that in consideration of other valu-
able and imperative duties on the part of Drs.Kedzie and Beal,
they be relieved of the care of the northern sub-stations of
Grayling etc.
[Brink Place]
It was moved that the Brink place be abandoned.The
motion was lost.
[Oscoda.]
It was resolved that the station at Oscoda be aband-
oned.
[Walton, Baldwin
and Harrison]
It was resolved that the management of the Walton
Baldwin,and Harrison stations be left to a Committee on Experi
ments,and the Agriculturist.
[Bacteriologist]
It was resolved that the Director of the Experiment
Station be authorized to cast about for a suitable person to
fill the chair of Bacteriology,and to report his success,with
recommendations,at a subsequent meeting of the Board.
[Kedzie, Ad. Prof.]
It was resolved that F.S.Kedzie be Adjunct professor
of Chemistry at $1800. without house, and be paid wholly from A
Academic funds.

[Dr Beals, Salary]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal be paid $1500 from the
College,and $300 from the Experiment Station.
[Dewey's succes-
sor]
It was resolved that there be no successor to Mr.Dew
ey.
[Wheeler salary]
It was resolved that Mr.Wheeler be paid $600 from
the College and $300 from the Experiment Station.
[T.T. Lyon]
It was resolved that Mr.T.T.Lyon be continued at the
South Haven Station under the arrangement of last year.
[Dr Grange, Bac.]
It was resolved that Dr.Grange be relieved from the
Bacteriological work at the College,according to his request.
[Farm & Hort exprits]
It was resolved that the experiments of Profs.Davenport
and Taft be continued as heretofore under their recommendation.
[Beet sugar]
It was resolved that Dr.Kedzie make investigations into
the practicability of beet-sugar making for the coming year.
[Grand Island.]
It was resolved further that Dr.Kedzie be requested to
visit Grand Island at once,to make investigations in the practical
workings of the manufacture of sugar from the beet.
[Fert. anal.
funds]
It was resolved that the fees arising from the analysis
of fertillizers be passed directly into the Experiment Station fund
and the work of analysis be made a part of the duties of the Chem-
ical section of the Experiment Station without extra compensation
therefor,hereby repealing the resolution adopted June 14,1886.
[Dr. Kedzie Sal-
ary, Ex. Sta.
Assistants.]
It was resolved that Dr.Kedzie be paid $1700 from the
College and $300 from the Experiment Station, and that the two
chemical assistants be paid $500 and $300,all from the Experiment
Station.
The Board then adjourned to 1 P.M.

Agricultural College,Nov.18.1 P.M. 1890.

The Board reconvened with all the members present.
[Bureau of En-
tomology.]
It was resolved that the proposition of the Bureau of
Entomology,Washington,be accepted to the following effect:
1. That our Station engage in experiments in bee-culture
as may be agreed on between the Entomologists of the Bureau and of
our Experiment Station.
2. That the Bureau will furnigh $1000 to pay an apiarist
to be engaged by us.
3. That the Bureau will pay $600 to our Station for the
services of Prof.Cook.
4. That the Bureau shall furnish a reasonable sum for
othe rexpenses.
[Davis, salary]
It was resolved that when the abovearrangement is made,
Mr.G.C.Davis shall receive $500 as assistant to the Entomologist
of the Experiment Station.
[Dalziel]
[Jarred]
It was resolved that Dalziel's salary be raised to $30.o
per month,from and after Nov.1st.,and that Jarred's salary be
raised to $35.oo per month from and after December 1st.
[Cook, expenses.]
It was resolved that Prof.Cook be allowed $37.75 for
expenses to a meeting of the Experiment Station Entomologists.
[Sundry repairs]
The following Repairs were authorized:shingling carpen-
ter-shop roof';shingling the portico at the North entrance ofWms.
Hall;painting of portico at'West entrance of Wms.Hall;painting
steps of Library;painting steps West entrance of College Hall;
painting and kalsomining the Chapel;painting the portico of the
Mechanical Building;and repairing the Physical Laboratory.
[Course in Vety]
It was resolved that Dr.Grange and Pres.Clute are hereby
requested to prepare,and to present for the consdieration of the
Board,a course of instruction in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

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such as it would fit students to receive the degree V.S. or D.V.M.
such course to be as far as possible parallel with the present
Agricultural course.
[Mech. & Phys.
Course.]
It was resolved that Profs.Durand,Simpson,Woodworth, and
Pres.Clute are hereby requested to prepare a plan for the more com
plete development of the course in Mechanics,Physics, and Engineer-
ing,and report the same to the Board at its next meeting.
[Lathes.]
It was resolved that Prof.Durand be authorized to expend
$1200 for two lathes of accuracy.
[S.Haven drains]
It was resolved that in addition to the $70 voted at the
last meeting for the draining of the South Haven land,$64.34 far-
ther be allowed for the same.


[Campus Imp'v'ts]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be authorized to have cer-
tain improvements made about the grounds,as authorized in letter.
Adjourned to 7 P.M. Dec.8.

Lansing,December 8,1890,7 P.M.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment.Present:Pres't.Wells,
Messrs.Garfield,Butterfield,Glidden,Clute,and the Secretary.
The minutes of the meetings of Nov.17 and 18 were read and approve[d]
[Clark farm team.]
It was resolved that the Clark farm College team be sold
for what they will bring,and that Prof.Davenport be authorized to
purchase a new team when ready.
[Sale of timber]
It was resolved that Prof.Davenort be requested to sel-
ect out the mature trees on the College Farm and to sell them.
[Bobs for farm]
It was resolved that Prof.Davenport be authorized to
purchase a pair of bobs if needed.
[Linoleum, F.H.]
It was resolved that Prof.Davenport be authorized to
purchase Linoleum for the Farm House.
[Dailies " " ]
It was resolved that 1 or 2 dailies be provided for the
Farm House.
[Beet seed.]
It was resolved that Dr.Kedzie be requested to procure
Sugar-beet seed and without further expense have fifty ¼ acre
lots raised in different parts of the state.
[Illustrating cat-
alogue.]
It was resolved that the President and Secretary be au-
thorized to examine as to the expense and method of illustrating
the next catalogue and requested to report upon the same to the
Board.
[Desks for Corbin
& Pres]
It was resolved that the desk now in the President's of-
fice be assigned to Prof.Corbin,and a new and large desk be bought
from Experiment Station funds for the Director's office.
[Hot bed sash.]
It was resolved that the Horticultural Department be
authorized to purchase 40 new hot-bed sash and glaze them.
[Baur, sub-sta.]
It was resolved that the Secretary be requested to send
a respectful comunication to Prof.Baur,and acquaint him with the
fact that the Board controlling the Experiment Station think it is
not wise to start any further sub-stations devoted largely to
horticultural experiments.
The Board considered estimates till 10 P.M. and
Adjourned to 9 A.M.



Lansing,Dec.9,1890,10 A.M.

The Board reconvened,Present,the same members and the
Governor.
[Engineering courses.]
The committee on the extension of the Engineering course
was present and Dr.Durand reported for them, suggesting a develop-
ment of the present Mechanical course into three courses :Civil
Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Electrical Engineering, to be
parallel for the first three years and divergent in the Senior
year.It would need two instructors at $500 per year, and $6000 ap-
paratus for the first two years.
[Vet'y courses.]
Dr.Grange made a statement as to the question of the
Veterinary course,saying it would need one professor,one assist-
ant,two grooms,one blacksmith one half of the time,and an infir-
mary for 25 horses at 30 cents per day.
The Board took a recess till 1:30 P.M.

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Lansing,Dec.9,1 P.M.

The Board reconvened without Gov.Luce.
[Appropriation
estimates]
The Board unanimously adopted a list of estimates aggre-
gating $52620.oo to present to the Legislatures for 1891-2.
[Thurber grasses.]
It was resolved that thepurchase of the Thurber grasses
not to exceed $300 be authorized.
[Cook & U.S. Ex.
Sta. work.]
It was resolved that Prof.Cook.Entomologist of the Exper
iment Station,be permitted to engage to do certain work for the
Experiment Station of the Department of Agriculture at Washington,
for the sum of $600 per year,such sum to be turned in by him to
the College treasury,such engagement to be on the condition that
the Department at Washington provide a skilled assistant for the
Apiary at a salary of not less than $1000 per year,and also a rea-
sonaple sum to pay other expenses.
The Board then adjourned sine die.

Lansing,Dec.26,1890,7:30 P.M.
The Board met pursuant to call.Absent:Mr.Garfield. The minutes
of the previous meeting were read and approved.


[Dairyman's Assn
& Institutes.]
A letter from Hon.Geo.B.Horton,relative to the Dairymans
Annual meeting,was read. It was resolved that the committee on
Institutes be authorized to arrange for the participation in the
Dairymans' Association of Gov.Hoard of Wisconsin and Col.Curtis of
New York.
[Grand Ledge
Inst.]
It was resolved that the expenses of one or two men to
the Grand Ledge institute be paid from the Institute fund.
[Centreville Inst.]
It was resolved that the Prest. be authorized to send
two men to the institute at Centreville.
[Taft, leave of Ab.]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be granted leave of ab-
sence for three weeks after Jan.1st.
[Sprinkler]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be allowed to put a tank
on the old garden wagon and sprinkle the drives on the grounds.
[Prs. House tank.]
It was resolved that the removal of the tank in the
President's house be authorized.
[Spencer's Successor]
It was resolved to proceed to elect a successor to Mr.
Spencer. The first ballot was 5 votes for Mr.Butterfield.
The Board adjourned to 7:30 P.M. Thursday,Jan.22
at the Capitol.

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