MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, June 4, 1890 - page 95



    The Board of Trustees met as per adjournment in the
Presidents room June 4, 1890 at 9-1/2 A. M.

Present                 W. B. Kinkead,   Chairman
                         R. J. Spurr
                         R. A. Spurr
                         Hart Gibson
                         Philemon Bird
                         P. P. Johnston
                         W. D. Nicholas
                         J. D. Clardy,



     Col. Gibson a chairman of the Committee on the Report
of the President and accompanying reports of heads of
Departments made the following Report viz: June 4, 1890.

     Your Committee to whom was referred the report of the
President for the current year beg leave to report that
they have carefully examined the detailed reports of the
various departments of the College and are of the opinion
that they confirm in every particular the general assurance
of the continued property and progress of the College.  An
aggregate attendence of 117 students in the Dept. of
Agriculture indicates a gratifying interest in that branch
of industry, special attention is called to the report of
Prof. Stark on the subject of student cabin.



     The Dept. of Natural History under the guidance of
Professor Orr shows a similarly prosperous condition 151
students having been in attendance upon the course of
instruction.  Particular attention is called to this report
and the recommendations contained therein are commended to
the favorable consideration of the Board.