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MrNtJTS CF THe- BOARD OF TRUSTEES



     The Committee further recommends that the President submit at each meeting of the

Committee a report in writing of the work done by the University since the last report

and of such recommendations as he may desire the Committee to consider, and that, a

copy of the minutes of each meeting of the Executive Committee, together with the

report of the President, be sent to each member of the Board of Trustees.

     A motion vias made by President Barker and Seconded by Ber Stoll that the Budget

be adopted. Upon Roll call the vote was unanimously carried.





     This closed the first part of the Business Meeting and motion was made by Mr.

Stoll that one hour be allowed the Committee from the Alumni in which to present their

plea on behalf of Dr. Patterson's claim.

     Came then, Reverend Mr. Brock, Mr. Weaver, Mr. Golden and Colonel Nelson and

addressed the Board.

     After consultation held among the members of the Board the Secretary read the

following-

     VREAS-

            Sundry petitions have this day been presented to this Board touching

the terms of the retirement of President Patterson and the Boards subsequent action.

therein, and Whereas, this board desired to treat with full courtesy and consideration

the recommendation of all friends of the University,

     RESOLVED-

            That the matter of such petitions be and the same are now referred to a

Committee of two composed of Mr. Hywel Davies and Tibbis Carpenter who are directed to

investigate the matters presented by said petitioners without delay and to report their

action to an adjourned meeting of this Board to be held at the call of said committee,