Minutes of the University of Georgia Board of Trustees,
1911-1919

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Athens, June 15^th 1911

            The Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia met this afternoon at four o’clock in the Peabody Library Building, being called to order by chairman McDaniel. After prayer by Chancellor Barrow, Chairman McDaniel announced the presence of the new members of the Board, Messrs H.R. Goetchius, J. Lindsay Johnson, W.B. McCants and T.J. Shackleford.

 

Those Present

            On the call of the roll the following answered to their names, Messrs. McDaniel, Gober, Howell, Simmons, McWhorter, Adams, Goetchius, Johnson, Newton, Thompson, Phinizy, Burnett, White, Harris, Atkinson, Meldrim, McCants, Shackelford & Conner. Excuses were rendered for absent members and they were accordingly excused.

 

Minutes

            Certain additional minutes recorded since the last annual meeting of the Board were read and approved.

 

Chancellor’s Report

            Chancellor Barrow read his report and also the report of Dean Snelling. Further reading of the report was dispensed with on motion and the reports of Chancellor Barrow, Dean Snelling and President Soule were referred to the proper committees.

 

Treasurer’s Report

            The report of the treasurer was made and referred to the auditing committee.

           

Prudential committee Minutes.

            The minutes of the Prudential Committee were read and approved, except the sections referring to the changing of the salary year and the sale of certain apparatus in the Physics Department, which were referred to the Laws and Discipline committee and the Finance committee respectively.

 

Committees

 

            The committees were announced by the chairman as follows:

 

            Prudential – McWhorter, Hodgson and White

 

            Finance – Simmons, White and Harris.

 

            Honorary Degrees – Adams, Conner, the Chancellor.

 

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Committees.

 

Brown Fund – McWhorter, Adams, Bennett.

 

Property – Gober, Newton, Hodgson

 

Insurance – Simmons, McWhorter, Shackleford.

 

Auditing – Phinizy, Johnson and Thompson.

 

Laws & Discipline – Gober, Meldrim, Adams, Phinizy, Goetchius.

 

Time of Meeting

            The time of meeting of the Board was fixed as follows: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

 

Branch College Reports

            Mr. Meldrim made the report of the Ga. Industrial College for Colored Youth, and Mr Harris presented the report of the State School of Technology. These reports were referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.

 

P.S. Arkwright Claim

            Mr Howell moved the appointment of a committee of three to investigate the complaint of Mr. P.S. Arkwright that he had served as a tutor in the University a number of years since and had never been paid for his service, this committee to report to the Board Monday morning. Mr. Howell asked not to be named as the committee, Messrs Adams, McWhorter and Bennett.

 

            Mr. Newton and Mr. Conner asked to be excused from attendance tomorrow morning as they had to attend the meeting of the Agricultural College Trustees. The excuses were granted.

 

            The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning.

 

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Athens, June 16 1911

            The Board of Trustees met this morning, present Messrs. McDaniel, Gober, Howell, Simmons, McWhorter, Adams, Goetchius, Johnson, Thompson, Phinizy, Bennett, White, Harris, Atkinson, Meldrim, McCants and Shackelford. Messrs. Conner and Newton, who had been excused to attend the session of the Agricultural College trustees, appeared later during the session.

 

            The minutes of the preceding session were read and approved.

 

Law Library Committee

            Mr. Gober introduced a resolution to appoint a standing committee of three members of the Board to be known as the Committee on the Law Library, to have charge of the Expenditures of such money as the board may appropriate for this library. The resolution was referred to the committee on laws and discipline.

 

A.L. Loyd Petition

            The petition of Mr. A.L. Loyd, of the Law Class, relative to the conferring of the degree of B.L. on him, was referred to the committee on laws and discipline. Above resolution as to the admitting of students of advanced standing from other law schools.

 

Branch College Reports.

            Mr. Atkinson submitted the report of the Girls’ Normal and Industrial College which was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.

 

Lucy Cobb.  Inst. Proposition

            The proposition of the trustees of Lucy Cobb Institute to turn over the property of that institution to the University to be used as the woman’s department of this institution was referred to the committee on laws and discipline.

 

John Burroughs for Litt. D.

            Mr. Meldrim presented a communication from Prof. DeLoach proposing the name of John Burroughs for the Degree of Litt. D. this went over under the rules for one year.

 

            The Board then took recess until 4 p.m.

 

            On motion of Mr. Meldrim, the board having re-assembled,

 

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the report of the Laws and Discipline Committee, as made by Mr. Gober, was adopted as a whole. This report was as follows:

 

Laws & Discipline Committee Report

            The committee on Laws and Discipline, to which the matters hereinafter set forth have been referred, begs leave to submit the following report:

 

            The resolution introduced by Mr. Gober in reference to a new standing committee to be known as the “Committee on the Law Library.” has been considered and this committee recommend that the same be adopted in the following form:

 

Law Library Committee

            Resolved: That there shall be an additional standing committee of three members of this Board, to be appointed by the chair and known as the “Committee on the Law Library,” which committee shall have charge of the Expenditure of all money appropriated to the Law Library.

           

J.B. Wier Salary – Increase in salary begin Sept. 1^st.

            That portion of the minutes of the Prudential Committee, in reference to the change of the salary year from June 1^st to Sept 1^st has been considered by the committee. In the opinion of the committee Mr. Wier was entitled to the $75 refunded by him, and we think this should be repaid him. We recommend that hereafter all increases of salary shall begin on Sept 1^st, but that the fiscal year shall remain as it now is, to end on June 1^st.

 

            In reference to the matter of the degree of M.A. in the Summer School, the committee report and recommend for adoption, the following resolution:

 

            Resolved, that the suggestion of the Chancellor be adopted, empowering the conferring of the Master’s Degree to women who may be graduates of the Summer School, under the terms and conditions as outlined in the requirements for the course prescribed for such degree. Provided, that care be taken under no circumstances shall the requirements for degree of Master of Arts

 

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in the Summer School be less than those required for the same degree in the University.

 

A.L. Loyd Degree

            We recommend that the petition of A.L. Loyd for a degree in the Law School be not granted. To grant this application would run counter to the plain provisions in reference to the granting of the Degree, and we do not think this Board ought to grant it.

 

            In the matter of the proposition made to the Board by the Trustees at Lucy Cobb Institute, your committee reports by resolution as follows:

Lucy Cobb Institute

            Resolved, that the Board is heartily in favor of offering to the girls of the state the same opportunities for the higher Education as are now offered to the boys; we are not in favor of co-education but we are in favor of the State offering the same facilities to our girls as to our boys.

 

            Resolved, that in view of our present financial condition, without regard to any other question, we cannot, at this time, recommend the acceptance of the proposition of the Trustees of the Lucy Cobb Institute, contained in the letter of Messrs. Cobb and Barrow to the chairman of the Prudential Committee, dated June 10, 1911.

 

Report of State Normal School.

            The report of the State Normal School was made by Mr. Shackelford. It was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.

 

Arkwright Claim.

            Mr. Adams reported on the claim of Mr. Arkwright that had been referred to a committee of which he was chairman. Mr. Gober added an amendment to the report that interest as well as principle of the claim be paid, which was accepted and the report as amended was adopted as follows:

 

            “The committee to which was referred the treatment of the claim of Mr. Preston S. Arkwright for compensation, when a fellow in the University of Georgia twenty years ago, beg leave to report as follows:

 

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            The correspondence submitted by Hon. Clark Howell, a member of this Board, shows that Mr. Arkwright was employed as a fellow, by the then Chancellor, that he served faithfully and acceptably for a year in this capacity, expecting and with the right to expect the correspondence indicated by the Chancellor ($250), that he was not paid any portion of this amount, and that Mr. Arkwright has had reason, under his understanding of the facts, to fell aggrieved.

           

Arkwright Claim

            We find that while the good faith of the Chancellor court be questioned, yet that the employment of Mr. Arkwright was unauthorized by the Board and that a majority of the Board, by action taken as far back as the session of 1891, felt constrained, probably because of the precedent involved, to decline to recognize the claim for compensation. In this action there was no repudiation of contract by the Board, because the Board had not made or authorized the making of the contract which Mr. Arkwright invoked in his claim. The Board found what was true, that the contract had not been made by it or with its concurrence, and therefore felt that it ought not to recognize its validity.

 

            Still your committee find that a mistake was made and that Mr. Arkwright ought not to have been made to suffer because of the error. Mr. Arkwright had been a very satisfactory student, rendered excellent services as a fellow, and his career in life has been honorable to himself & altogether creditable to his Alma Mater.

 

            We therefore recommend that the sum of $250 with lawful interest from the time it was payable be now tendered to Mr. Arkwright as the compensation due him for the service rendered and that the secretary of the Board send him a copy of this action.”

 

Changes in B.S. Curriculum.

            Chancellor Barrow presented the report of the Faculty as to changes made in the Bachelor of Science Degree

 

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curriculum, and the same was referred to the committee on Laws & Discipline.

 

Law Library

            Mr Gober introduced a resolution that $500 be appropriated for the purchase of additional books for the law library, which was referred to the finance committee.

 

Demosthenian Hall Repairs

            The request of a committee from the Demosthenian Society to appear before the board to present a petition for repairs on the Society Hall, was referred to the property committee.

 

Littig & Co. Campus Pictures

            The proposition of W.T. Littig & Co. to furnish pictures of the University Campus was referred to the finance committee.

           

Gen. Educ. Board.

            Mr. McWhorter moved that a committee of three be named to prepare a suitable resolution thanking the General Education Board for its generous aid to the department of secondary education. This resolution was passed and the chairman named Messrs Simmons, Adams & Gober as the committee.

 

Leave of Absence Prof. R.P. Brooks

            Mr. Simmons moved that Prof. R.P. Brooks be granted one year’s leave of absence. Carried.

 

Deceased Members Messrs. Persons and Hamilton

            Mr. Newton moved that a page be set apart on the minutes on which shall be inscribed the name of Hon. Henry Persons, a deceased member of this board and that the same be done as to Hon. D.B. Hamilton, deceased, for many years a member of this Board. The motion was carried unanimously.

 

            Mr. Harris introduced the following resolution which was adopted unanimously:

 

Displaying Signs on Athletic Fields on Branch Colleges

            Resolved, that the resolution adopted by the Prudential Committee and confirmed by this Board concerning the displaying of signs of the Athletic field in intercollegiate games shall apply to all the Branch colleges and the physical directors of each Branch college shall see to the enforcement of the same.

 

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            An amendment by Mr Shackelford that a copy of this resolution be sent to the authorities of each branch college and that it be spread upon their minutes was adopted.

 

            Leave of absence was granted Mr. Meldrim.

 

            The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning.

 

Athens, Ga June 17, 1911

The Board met this morning, present Messrs. McDaniel, Gober, Howell, Simmons, McWhorter, Adams, Goetchius, Johnson, Newton, Thompson, Phinizy, Bennett, White, Harris, Atkinson, McCants, Shackelford and Conner.

 

            The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved.

 

Property Committee Report

            Mr. Gober submitted a report of the property committee, which was referred to the finance committee.

 

Loyd Petition

            Mr. Thompson moved to reconsider the decision of the Board as to the petition of Mr. A.L. Loyd to be granted the Degree of B.L., in order that it might be re-committed to the committee on Laws and Discipline for further investigation. Carried.

 

Lucy Cobb Question Referred to Prudential Committee

            Mr. Gober moved to reconsider the action of the Board as to the proposition of the trustees of Lucy Cobb Institute in order that the question might be re-committed to the proper committee. Mr. Simmons moved to lay the motion of Mr. Gober on the table. The motion to table was lost and the motion to reconsider was carried. On motion of Mr. Gober this question was referred to the Prudential Committee and that committee was asked to report at the next annual meeting of the Board.

 

            Judge J.J. Strickland and Mr E.H. Dorsey appeared before the Board as a committee representing the

 

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ФΔθ Petition for lot on campus.

Phi Delta Theta fraternity, with a request that the Board set aside a lot upon which this fraternity might build a chapter house.

 

Chapter House Resolution

            The following resolution by Mr. Howell was adopted:

            Resolved, That the Prudential committee of this Board be authorized to investigate and report upon the proposition to set apart on the campus of the University a location on which fraternity chapter houses may be constructed under such conditions as may be legally authorized by this Board, said chapter houses to be located and grouped with regard to architectural effect and only at such places as may be authorized. Resolved, that this committee be requested to report upon such a place at its convenience.

 

Thanks to Gen. Educ. Board

            The following resolution of thanks to the General Education Board was reported by the Special Committee and adopted:

 

            “The Trustees of the University of Georgia having noted with gratification the rapid growth of the High Schools of this State, in efficiency, in attendance, & in buildings and equipment, as set forth in the report of Professor J.S. Stewart, for eight years Professor of Secondary Education in this University, deem it proper to forward, officially, a copy of this report to the General Education Board, through Dr. Wallace Buttrick, Secretary, an evidence of the success of the work so generously aided by the Board.

 

            “These Trustees express their cordial thanks to the General Education Board for the generous financial assistance which they have given to this work for Secondary Education, beginning in Georgia and now extended to numerous other states. Without the knowledge of the benefits which may have resulted

 

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from other gifts of the General Education Board, necessary for comparison, we can only say that if such benefits are commensurate with those arising from appropriations for Secondary Education, the Board has reason to congratulate itself on the wisdom of its giving.

 

            “The Trustees desire to express their appreciation of the courtesy and consideration shown by the Secretary, Dr Buttrick, in the intercourse which has arisen from their relation with the General Education Board.

 

            W.E. Simmons, Chrm.

            S.B. Adams

            Geo F. Gober.

 

Board of Visitors Report

The Board of Visitors at this time appeared before the Board and the report of that body was read by Dr. Joseph J. Bennett, the chairman. At its conclusion the Board took a recess of ten minutes in order that the members might meet the members of the visiting board.

 

Prof. C.M. Strahan’s Name Proposed For Honorary Degrees

            Prof. Charles M. Strahan was proposed for the honorary Degree of Doctor of Science by a number of the members of the Board and the nomination went over for one year under the rules.

           

Ga. Medical College

            Mr. Goetchius moved that the legislative committee be directed to prepare a bill for introduction in the general assembly of the state making the chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Medical College Ex-officio a member of this Board. Carried.

 

            Mr. Phinizy introduced the following resolution which was adopted:

 

            “Whereas it is desirable in every way possible to extend the work and usefulness of each and every part of the University system of Georgia, and

 

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            “Whereas, owing to the widely scattered locations of these institutions and the great variety of this work. Throughout the state, it is necessary to weld more and more together this great system into an even greater whole for the future development of the state, therefore.

 

Resolution for advertising the University System

            “Be it resolved, That a special committee of three from this Board and one each from the other Boards of the schools and colleges of the University System be appointed whose duty shall be to prepare a series of three sent bulletins of the University system as a whole; that these shall be furnished as soon as issued to the members of the legislature, school commissioners, teachers and Board of Education in each county of the state, the press of the state and be available without expense to the public. That the sum of $250 be available for the necessary expenses of carrying out this resolution.”

           

Leave of Absence for Dr McPherson

            Mr. Gober moved that a year’s leave of absence be granted Dr. J.H.T. McPherson, provided that he provide through the Prudential Committee for the proper taking care of his Department during his absence. Carried.

 

Degree of Paul Kimsey

            On account of a recent bereavement in the family of Mr. Paul Kimsey, the rules were suspended and the Chancellor was authorized to confer the graduate degree he had earned upon him in private.

 

Excuses of Members

 

            Mr Harris was excused from attendance until Monday afternoon.

 

            Mr. Howell was excused until Monday afternoon.

 

            Mr. Thompson was excused until Monday morning.

 

            Mr. Johnson was excused until Monday afternoon.

 

Dr. J.J. Bennett.

            Mr. Bennett moved that the legislative committee ask Dr. J.J. Bennett to appear before the general assembly committee when the needs of the University are presented. Carried.

 

 

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The Board then adjourned until 4 P.M.

 

On re-assembling Mr. McCants was excused from attendance from 5 p.m. until Monday morning.

 

T.W. Reed Re-Elected as Sec. Treas. and Registrar.

            On motion of Mr. Simmons, T.W. Reed was re-elected secretary, treasurer & registrar for the term of three years, Mr. Simmons casting the vote of the Board.

 

Finance Com. Report.

            Mr Simmons reported for the finance committee and the report was adopted. [See book of reports]

 

Insurance Com. Report.

            Mr. Simmons submitted the report of the insurance committee which was adopted. [See book of reports]

 

Revision of Manual

            Mr. McWhorter reported for the committee on manual revision. Mr. Atkinson moved that the committee be authorized to codify the acts of the legislature touching the University and its branches except where the committee may deem it wise to publish them in full. Carried.

 

Bill for Chairs for Law Dept.

            A bill for chairs for the Law Department paid by Professor Green, was referred to the finance committee.

 

Expenses of Board of Visitors Report

            Mr. Simmons moved that an appropriation of five dollars be made for the expenses of the Board of Visitors in the preparation of their report. Carried.

 

Invitation to Rev. Henry Newton to Seat on Chapel Stage

            Mr Shackelford introduced the following resolution as to inviting Rev. Henry Newton, the oldest living graduate of the institution, to a seat on the stage, during the exercises of the University, which was unanimously carried:

 

            “Resolved, That the Rev. Henry Newton, the oldest living graduate of the University of Georgia, be invited to occupy a seat of honor on the stage in the Chapel to witness the exercises of the University during the present commencement. That this invitation be extended by the Secretary for the Board of Trustees.”

 

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Purchase of Bell or Clock

            Mr Adams moved that the question on the purchase of a bell for the University or the installation of a clock system be referred to the Prudential Committee with power to act. Carried.

 

Acts Codes and Digests of Georgia for the Library.

            Mr. McWhorter moved that a committee of three be named to secure a complete set of the Georgia Acts, Code, & Digests for the University, library and also a (sic) act for the library of each branch of the University, if possible, & if the law does not now provide for the furnishing of these books, to secure, if possible, legislation to that effect. Carried.

 

The chairman appointed on that committee Messrs McWhorter, Newton and Bennett.

 

Invitation to use buildings.

            Mr Newton offered the following resolution, which was passed:

            “Resolved, That the action of the Board in June 1909, relative to extending invitations to different bodies to use the chapel or other University buildings be printed on all bulletins and publications of the University.”

 

Sec. to Notify Branch Colleges.

            The secretary was instructed to transmit at all times in the future to the authorities of the branch colleges and of the State College of Agriculture a copy of any resolution or action of the Board that may affect the branch college.

 

N.E. Harris Recommended for LL.D.

            Mr. Gober introduced a resolution conferring the degree of LL.D. on Hon. Nathaniel E. Harris, of Macon. The resolution was referred to the committee on Honorary Degrees.

 

            The Board then adjourned until Monday morning at 9:30 o’clock.

 

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            The Board of Trustees met this morning, present and reporting later during the day Governor Brown Messrs. McDaniel, Gober, Howell, Simmons, McWhorter, Adams, Bower, Johnson, Newton, Thompson, Phinizy, Bennett, White, Atkinson, McCants, Shackelford, Conner. The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved.

 

Finance Com. Report

            Mr Simmons made an additional report for the finance committee which was adopted. [See book of reports]

 

Report of Trustees of the College of Agriculture

            President Conner submitted the report of the trustees of the State College of Agriculture, which was sent to the committee on Laws & Discipline on motion of Mr. Newton.

 

Dr. Soule Invited to Address Board.

            On motion of Mr. McWhorter, Dr. Soule was invited to explain to the Board the three charts showing the Extension work of the State College of Agriculture.

 

            The Board adjourned to attend the exercises at the chapel.

 

Demosthenian Hall Repairs.

            On re-assembly Mr. Simmons moved that the property committee be given authority to provide for the repairing of the Demosthenian Hall if in their discretion they should think it best to provide for that work out of the fund set aside for repairs. Carried.

 

Prof. Sanford asks leave of absence

            Prof. S.V. Sanford asked leave of absence for the college year 1912-13, the request being presented by the Chancellor. It was referred to the Committee on Laws & Discipline.

           

Laws & Discipline Committee Report

            Mr. Gober submitted the following report of the Laws & Discipline Committee, which was adopted:     

 

            Your committee on Laws & Discipline beg leave to further submit reports in reference to the matters & things referred to it as hereinafter appears:

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            This Board for at least the last ten years has had endeavored to afford every facility for the teaching of English, and to this end, have furnished that department all the help necessary. In fact, in the last analysis, the main object of this University is the teaching of English. We are proud, as a Board of Trustees, at what has been accomplished in this Department, and as a proof of this we refer to the Declamation contest on Saturday night, which when compared with the showing made ten years ago, is a matter of congratulation.

 

S.M. Salyer Adjunct Professor

            It is asked that Prof Salyer in the Department be raised from the place of Instructor to that of Adjunct Professor. Your committee recommend that this change be made. It is a matter, however, that so far as the Election is concerned, will have to be passed upon by the Board by ballot.

 

Civ. Eng. Department & Road Work.

            As to the matter of assistant to Prof. Strahan in the Civil Engineering Department, with the idea of having a Department devoted to the subject of road building, we think this a splendid idea because of the public interest in this subject. We are convinced that a great deal of the road building in Georgia today which costs money is done with very little judgement and with very little knowledge of the proper way in which to do it. This work costs money and if we could assure the people of this state that trained men could be had here who thoroughly understand the subject, it would be a great step forward over existing conditions. We are met upon the thresh hold of consideration of this subject with the fact that we at this time have not the money to install this department. We respectfully suggest to the Board that it might be that an additional sum could be gotten from the Legislature to help

 

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us in this work. We have stated what we understand to be the facts and must leave the further termination of this matter to the Board. We recommend the plan if the financial status will permit it.

 

Research Work and Publication of Results.

            One great idea that has possessed almost every University in the country that confines to stand in the front rank, is the pursuing of research work in one or more great fields in which its patrons are especially interested. In Wisconsin it has been that of butter and cheese making, and we are told that one discovery in the research work has been with millions of dollars each year to the people of that state. This work should be pursued with us in every line in which our people are interested. The matter has been before the Board many times. One member of this Board recollects well a speech made by Dr White upon this subject in reference to cotton and its products when this Board was returning from the University of Wisconsin in 1908. The University is pursuing this work at this time and the Chancellor recommends that a small appropriation be made for the publication of bulletins giving out whatever information has been secured. As this will be but a small cost, we recommend that such appropriation be made.

 

School of Education

            As to the matter of the School of Education, your committee has had a conference with Dr. Woofter in reference to the present status. There was a committee appointed in 1908 to cooperate with the Peabody Board in reference to the Establishment of the School of Education, and a resolution was passed, pledging this Board to contribute $10,000 for the purpose of maintenance

 

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in the event the Peabody Board should give the sum of $50000 for a building. The committee of the Peabody Board, to whom this matter was referred, has determined to recommend to the general Peabody Board that it donate $40000 to the erection of a building, and the Prudential Committee, when the matter was presented to them, pledged the University to the carrying out of the resolution of 1908, whether the amount donated was $40000 or $50000. Your committee is of the opinion that this action of the Prudential Committee was proper and that this Board should still pledge itself to the carrying out of the resolution of 1908, whether the sum donated the Peabody Board is $40,000 or $50,000. It is hoped, so Dr Woofter informs us, the $50000 may still be secured. Gov. Elect Smith, who is a member of the Peabody Board, is of this opinion too, and he pledges himself to do whatever he can to secure it. In the presence of these facts your committee recommends that the Board adopt this resolution.

 

            Resolved, That the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia, pledges itself to contribute $10,000 each year for the maintenance of the School of Education, provided the Peabody Board shall donate for the purpose of building the sum of $40,000 or $50,000, as they may determine.

 

            Your committee recommends further, that, in view of the fact that this fund will be available in November, that a building committee be appointed by the Board to consist of three members of the Board along with the Chancellor and Dr. Woofter, who, as has been assumed all the while, will be the Director of

 

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this school, to secure the plans and construct the building with the money available.

 

            As to the organization of the School, we refer this matter back to the Board. This can be done either through the Prudential Committee and the Chancellor, or by such other action as the Board may determine.

 

            As to the admission of law students to advanced standing we recommend that the Board act by resolution as follows:

           

Admission to Law School

            “Resolved, That students bringing proper certification of work and standing from approved law schools will be admitted without examination, provided they enter not later than the Senior year. In determining their position in the University Law School, however, the value of the work done at such law school, as will as the work offered for entrance to that School, will be measured by the University standard.

 

School of Commerce

            As to the School of Commerce, the committee is of the opinion that if it were possible to secure funds to establish this School, that it would be a great stroke of policy for the University. As we have advised, we have no funds available for such an undertaking and we report these facts to the Board.

 

Athletics

            As to the recommendation in reference to Athletics, we find here that we have no funds to make the Extension recommended by the Chancellor.

 

Denmark Hall Refrigerating Plant

            Our committee has had a conference with Prof. Snelling in reference to the refrigerating plant. There is no doubt that if his idea could be carried out this would be a great help to Denmark Hall, and would be of immense advantage to its operation, both from an economic and sanitary point of view. But this Board, as we advised, have no funds in hand to carry out this recommendation. The success of Denmark Hall

 

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must be attributed to the work of Prof. Snelling. For the past ten years he has worked early and late in caring for this arrangement, and this committee is of the opinion that whatever suggestions he has in carrying on this work is entitled to the most careful consideration of this Board.

 

C.A. Wells

            Your committee recommends that Mr. C.A. Wells be employed as recommended by the Chancellor.

 

Emergency Fund For Sick Students

            Your committee report upon the suggestion of the Chancellor in reference to the Emergency fund, that in their opinion, the matter should be left to his discretion in cases where students are sick and need help, and that he be empowered to make necessary expenditures in order to relieve urgent demands. To this end, that he shall have authority to draw from the Treasurer the needed funds.

 

Graduate Fee

            We recommend that the graduate fee be fixed at $15 – for each year, as recommend by the Chancellor.

 

Civ. Eng. Department & Good Roads.

            Mr. Shackelford introduced the following resolution, relative to the University’s connection with the good road work in Georgia:

 

            Resolved, That one of the most important matters touched upon by the Chancellor is that of Extension work that should be done by the Engineering Department of the University; that road building has reached that stage in Georgia when it needs intelligent direction and trained men, & that it should be a part of the University’s work to train road engineers for this most important work of the state, that the Engineering Department should be strengthened and encouraged to undertake this Extension work, and in this way carry the benefits of the University to al the people of the state; that the request made in Chancellor Barrow’s report be granted, and that an 

 

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assistant to Prof. CM Strahan be elected by this Board at a salary of fifteen hundred dollars per annum.

 

            On motion of Mr. Simmons the resolution was referred to the committee on Laws and Discipline.

 

            The Board then adjourned until the afternoon.

 

Law School Building

            Mr T.O. Marshall, Mr. E.V. Carter and Mr. E.V. Heath, as a committee from the Law School, appeared before the Board with a request that the Board endorse the movement that had been started by the Senior Class of the law school looking to the securing of a law building for the University. On motion of Mr. Johnson the matters was referred to the Laws & Discipline committee.

 

McPherson Coal Claim

            The claim of the coal purchases by the University last year was referred to the committee on finance.

            Mr. Gober, for the Laws and Discipline committee, reported the following substitute for the Shackelford resolution:

 

Civ. Eng. Dept. & Good Roads.

            “Resolved, That we favor the election of an assistant to Prof. Strahan for the special purpose recommended as soon as the funds are furnished by the legislature and that the legislative committee be requested to ask for the appropriation.

 

Shackelford Resolution Adopted.

            The substitute was lost by a vote of 8 to 4, and the original resolution by Mr. Shackelford, as recorded on page 855, was adopted.

 

A.L. Loyd Case

            Mr. Gober also reported for the laws and discipline committee the following resolution on the Loyd case:

            “The committee beg leave to adhere to their former report that the request of Mr. Loyd be not granted. On further investigation of the matter we find that the applicant had read laws in a

 

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lawyer’s office for eleven months instead of five months, but still this does not come within the twelve months rule. We further find from facts shown that the applicant stood the statutory examination on June 14^th and his paper will shortly be passed upon by the Board of Examiners, and should he pass he would be fully entitled to practice.”

 

            Mr Thompson moved that Mr. Loyd be granted his degree. Mr Bennett amended the substitute of Mr. Thompson that the degree be granted, provided Mr. Loyd passes the state examination. The amendment as amended was then adopted.

 

            Mr. Howell read a letter from Mr. P.S. Arkwright, of Atlanta, in which he donated $600 to the University to become a part of the Brown Scholarship fund. Mr. Howell introduced the following resolution which was referred to the Brown Fund Committee to carry into effect:

 

P.S. Arkwright Fund.

            “Resolved, That the donation of Preston S. Arkwright of $600 to the Brown Scholarship Fund be accepted with expression of the cordial appreciation of this Board and that the committee on the Brown Fund be requested to so apply it that this donation and its increment shall be kept intact in a fund to be known as the Preston S. Arkwright Fund, the same to be applied in the same manner and under the same conditions as the Brown fund, with such modifications as the committee may so direct.”

 

Charbonnier Way.

            Mr Phinizy introduced the following resolution which was unanimously adopted:

            “Whereas the Board desires to show its appreciation and recognition of the loving care and service of Prof. L.H. Charbonnier, who during his connection

 

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with the University devoted many years of his life to the growth and development of the Campus, therefore,

            Be it resolved, That in the future the main driveway of the campus be hereafter known and named “Charbonnier Way.”

 

            The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning.

 

Athens, GA June 20, 1911

 

            The Board met this morning at 9:30 o’clock, present Governor Brown and Messrs. McDaniel, Gober, Howell, Simmons, McWhorter, Adams, Bower, Goetchius, Johnson, Newton, Thompson, Phinizy, Bennett, White, Atkinson, McCants, Shackelford, Conner.

 

            The minutes of the preceding day were read and approved.

 

            On motion of Mr. Gober it was decided to hear from Judge E.H. Callaway immediately after passing on matter relative to the conferring of degrees.

 

            On motion the degrees were conferred upon members of the graduating class, as recommended by the faculty, as follows:

Master of Arts.

Paul Kimsey

 

Bachelor of Arts

                                                George Lombard Kelly with honors

                                                Edwin Warren Morse [with honors]     

 

Reuben Winfield Allen,                         Paul Randolph Anderson,                     William Willis Anderson,          

Robert Stanford Arnold,                       Paul Lafayette Bartlett,              George Grady Blanton,

Pope Furman Brock,                Sam Brock,                              Joseph Emerson Brown,

Render Dallis,                           William Grimes Dancy,                         Tillou Henderson Forbes,

William Ellis Fort,                     James Holmes Foster,               Young Harris Fraser,

William Morris Happ,               Eustace Vivian Harris,               Richard Hutchings Johnston, William Solomon Jones,                Arthur Kenney Maddox,                       Joseph Hancock Marshburn, William Jonathan Northern,         

 

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Edgar Legare Pennington,                     John Rountree Powell,              Herman Ellis Riddell

Percy Morton Rubenstein                     James Jackson Slaton               Corbin Cox Small

Joseph Middle Solomons                      Olaf Johnson Tolnas                 Robert Battey Troutman,

William Conrad Turpin, Jr.        John Hugh Watson                   Fred Cooper Whelchel,

Boykin Cabell Wright

 

Bachelor of Science (General)

George Clifton Arnold              Lyman Floyd Buttolph              Pat Mell Cheney,

Roy Griffith,                              James Paul Jones,                                 Jacob Henry Lowrey

George Godolphin Osborne      Howell Benajah Peacock                      John Gordon Thurman,

Magnus Jacobson Witman                    William Garrard, Jr. as of the class of 1910.

 

Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)

Rufus Russell Martin                 Louis Otto Pfeiffer                    William Stevens Pottinger

Searey Bradfield Slack

 

Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)

Eugene Baker,                          Julian Howell Miller,                 Chester Horace McLemon,

Loy Edmund Rast,                    George Erskine Rice,                William Fred Whatley.

 

Bachelor of Law.

Henderson Lovelace Lanham, with honors.

 

Charles Olmstead Adams,                    Bishop Nettles Alsabrooks,      James Francis Broach,

Howell Brooke,                                    Edgar Vernon Carter                Walter Branham Cook

Walter Grover Cornett              Cicero Marion Dobbs               John Porter Fort, Jr.

Omer White Franklin,               William Robert Gignilliat,                       Evan Virgil Heath,

Malvern Hill, Jr.                                    Robert Carter Jenkins,              James Paul Jones,

Robert Grier Lumsden,             William Walter Mangum                       Thomas Oliver Marshall

James Daniel Palmer,                Millard Rewis                           John Adam Sibley

Roy McNaughton Strickland     Graham Wright.

 

Graduate in Pharmacy

John Hubert Ford,        Percy Morton Rubinstein

 

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LL.D. on Rev. W. McF. Alexander

            Mr. Adams reported for the committee on honorary degrees in favor of conferring the degree of LL.D. on Rev. W. McFaddin Alexander, of New Orleans, and the report of the committee was adopted.

 

LL.D. on Hon. N.E. Harris

            Mr. Adams presented the majority report of the committee that the degree of LL.D.  be conferred on Hon. Nathaniel E. Harris, of Macon for himself be also presented a minority report unfavorable to such action. The rules were suspended and this degree was ordered to be conferred.

 

Amer. Law Book Co. Authorized to Give Prize

            A resolution by Mr. McWhorter, authorizing the American Law Book Co. to give a prize in the law department was adopted.

 

Ga. Medical College

            Judge E.H. Callaway presented a copy of a bill that is to be introduced in the general assembly and asked the approval of the board. This bill provides for the re-organization of the Georgia Medical College and bringing it into closer touch with the University. It was referred to the committee on Laws and Discipline.

 

Brown Fund Com. Report.

            The report of the Brown Fund committee was made by Mr. McWhorter and was adopted.

 

Rev. M.L. Troutman Nominated for D.D.

            A resolution presenting the name of Rev. M.L. Troutman for the degree of D.D. was introduced and made the rules went over for one year.

 

McPherson Claim.

            An additional report of the finance committee, declining to pay the claim of Dr. McPherson as to the coal purchases of the University last year was adopted.

 

Dr. White’s Salary

            Mr. Phinizy moved to reconsider that part of the report of the finance committee that applies to the salary of Dr. H.C. White. Carried by a vote of 10 to 6. Mr. Phinizy moved that the salary of Dr. White under the action of the Board in 1910 be placed at the same amount this year as it was last year. This motion was carried by a vote of 11 to 3.

 

            Mr Simmons offered the following resolution

 

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which was carried.

 

Maximum salary of professors

            “Resolved, That until the maintenance fund of the University is sufficiently increased, the maximum salary of a professor shall be three thousand dollars.

 

            “Resolved, That the resolution shall not be construed to affect the present salary of Dr. White.”

 

Telegram from Dr. George Foster Peabody

            The secretary read the following telegram:

                                                                        Glen Falls, NY 6/19/11

Chancellor D.C. Barrow:

            Please convey to the members of the Board my greetings and real regret at my constrained absence from your meeting. I sent congratulations upon the results and earnestly hope that the legislature may realize its high obligations and make good its privilege of granting all the funds necessary to carry out the plans of the trustees. I hope the trustees will have large faith and plan largely, not doubting. I join with their sorrow for the loss of Messrs. Persons and Hamilton.

                                                                                    George Foster Peabody.

 

Arkwright Gift.

            The secretary read a letter from Mr P.S. Arkwright, relative to his recent donation. Mr. Thompson moved that all the letters and resolutions relative to the gift by Mr. Arkwright be placed upon the minutes. Carried. [These appear at the end of the minutes for this session page ___ (Blank space)]

 

Auditing Committee Report.

            The auditing committee, through Mr. Johnson, made its report which was adopted. [See Book of Reports]

            Mr. Simmons moved that $40 be appropriated to T.W. Reed for the auditing of the books of the late Treasurer, Mr. A.L. Hull Carried.

 

Property Committee Report.

            The property committee submitted its report through Mr. Gober and it was adopted. [See Book of Reports.]

            A letter from Mrs. M.A. Lipscomb to the president of the board was read. It asked for the

 

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appointment of a committee to advise with the ladies who are endearing to raise a sum of money with which to erect an infirmary on the University Campus. The Prudential Committee and the Chancellor, on motion of Mr. Burnett, were named as this committee.

 

            Mr. Gober, for the Laws and Discipline Committee, reported as follows & the report was adopted.

            Your committee on Laws and Discipline, to which the matter of the Medical College at Augusta was referred, have considered the matter presented by the bill proposed by Judge Callaway and the showing it made before the Board thereon. The Medical College is certainly necessary and the facilities should be furnished by the State. To do otherwise is to leave the matter in the hands of private interests which can never afford facilities having the same scope and standing as that of the State. In 1873 there was a contract between the Trustees of the University of Georgia and the Medical College at Augusta looking to the making of that institution a branch of the University of Georgia. The members of the Board remember this having been brought before the Board some two years ago, at which time the authorities of the College at Augusta came before the Board and assured the Board of what they proposed to do to carry out the contract with this Board & to assure their good faith. Judge Callaway, who is chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Augusta Medical College, stated before the Board this morning that they secured a lease for an hundred years upon forty-five acres of land, centrally located in Augusta. Upon it is a building that cost about $75,000, which could be made suitable for use as a college building. Also that the city of Augusta had

 

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made a contract with the Trustees of the College whereby the city was to pay rental on this land which amounts to $5000, and contribute another $5000 to the college. Also that $45,000 had been subscribed by the citizens of Augusta to Equip the building with proper appliances and furniture and make the needed changes. Also that the city of Augusta had agreed to break all its hospitals upon this tract of land and had made a contract with the College whereby the College would undertake, for a remunerative consideration, to look after the poor of the city that could not be placed in the hospital. This statement coming from Judge Callaway, when compared with the conditions two years ago, is certainly a source of great gratifications to your committee, one of whom visited Augusta as a committee from this board when the other matter was up.

 

Ga. Medical College

            This Medical College there has done immense good in Georgia and the South. It numbers among its faculty some of the best physicians and surgeons in the entire country. And now when the city of Augusta and this school, together with the many good men who are backing it, came forward and propose to do their part in the establishment of such a medical department of the University as she ought to have, your committee considers it a matter of congratulation for the Board of Trustees. We recommend that the legislative committee take up the bill presented by Judge Callaway and ask the legislative to pass it. We have no suggestions to make in reference to it as written; we think it is drawn upon the lines that all other bills of establishing branch colleges have been drawn and based, and think that it

 

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is admirable in every way. We would suggest, however that there be a section put in whereas it is distinctly stated that the Trustees of the University of Georgia shall not be responsible for any financial obligation of that medical College and shall not be called upon to furnish funds to meet any of its obligations or expenses. We state further, that by reference to the contract July 5^th, 1873, made between the College and the Trustees of the University, it will be found that it has therein a clause as follows.

 

            “Act VI – An act of the legislature may be applied for to sanction the change of name, its union with the University, on the terms above stated, and such other changes as may be necessary.”

 

            And your Committee is of the opinion that in presenting this bill the Trustees of the Medical College are only doing what they had a right to do under previous contract with this Board of Trustees.

 

            Mr. Gober also submitted the following report of the Laws and Discipline Committee, which was adopted:

 

Board of Visitors Report

The report of the Board of Visitors was referred by the Board to this committee. We wish to express our appreciation of this report; it is not the work of logomachists, dealing in abstract academic, but it is the work of men thoroughly abreast of the times, who are interested in the great cause of higher Education for which the Universities stand, and who have Exhibited a thorough grasp of the conditions with which we have to deal. This report was read to the Board and each member is doubtless conversant with what it contains. It is thoroughly practical in its recommendations and is in keeping with the needs and interests of the University. Your committee recommend that this report be printed and placed before the members of

 

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the legislature, since, in our opinion, there could be no better presentation of the needs of the University

 

Leave of Absence Prof. Sanford

            The application for leave of absence of Prof Sanford for 1912-13, that is, to begin at the next commencement for a year, has been referred to this committee by the Board. Prof. Sanford is a hardworking member of the faculty who has done good work and accomplished much since he came to the University. This Board passed a rule to the effect that no member of the Faculty should have leave of absence and draw pay except in case of incapacity to the Extent of inability to perform his duties. Whilst this rule has been of force; there have been leaves of absence granted. Prof. Patterson was allowed a leave of absence, and this Board at this time has granted a leave of absence to Professor McPherson for a year, and also to Prof. Brooks. At one time, we are informed, this matter of leave of absence came to be a serious matter with the Board, hence the passage of the rule referred to. Since then the University has Extended; it has a great many more professors; its usefulness is much greater and there is upon this Board the obligation of putting it in the power of its faculty to keep abreast of the times. There are four professors Employed in the Department of English and there would be three remaining if Prof. Sanford should have this leave. He tells your committee that he can arrange to have his work performed and that it is his desire, at his age and before he is older, to pass one year in a German University, and that he will obligate himself that when he returns not to resign his position here. Prof. Sanford comes from a family of teachers;

 

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his grandfather was for a long while professor of Mathematics in Mercer University, and he himself has gone through the various gradations of school work in our state, having been first a teacher, then a principal, & then a superintendent of city schools: then he came to the University and started here as an instructor, was raised to adjunct professor and at this time is junior professor in the Department of English. Your committee calls the attention of the Board to the wonderful improvement that has been made in the English Department since he and Prof. Park took hold of it. Mr. Sanford has not only done his part of this work but he has been at the head of the Athletic Department of the University, being Athletic Director; he has made good in his work in this respect this year, the team of the University having won the championship of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Prof. Sanford has had quite a long connection with the University. No man that has had any duties in connection with the University has worked harder than he has and it is not strange that he should ask to be relieved for a while for the reasons assigned. We report these facts back to the Board and it is, of course, for it to say what it shall do in the matter. [In adopting this section of the report, the leave of absence asked for by Prof. Sanford was granted.]

 

Law Building

            In reference to the application of the law students about a building for the Law Department and the plan presented to this Board, which matter was referred to this committee, we endorse so much of the plan as contemplates raising by the alumni of the Law Department $25,000, and after this sum is raised seeking aid from the legislature. In the judgement of the Committee it would be a fine thing

 

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to have the Law Building contemplated on the campus.

 

Fee For Agricultural Society – Exemption of Agricultural Students From Fees

            The Committee recommend that the petition of the President and Secretary of the Agricultural Society asking that any student of the University who desires to have his society fee paid by the Registrar to the Treasurer of the Agriculture Society be granted. A student making this application shall not be deprived of the privilege of the Literary Society provided he shall pay fees to that society, in addition to those paid to the Agricultural Society. This Board acquiesces in the request of the Agriculture Club in reference to the matter of fees.

 

Thanks to Mr. Simmons & Finance Com.

            A resolution was introduced by Mr. Howell expressing the thanks of the Board of Mr. Simmons, chairman, and the members of the finance committee for their faithful work, was passed unanimously by a rising vote. Mr Simmons spoke briefly in appreciation of this vote.

 

Paintings on Chapel Stage

            The question of allowing Miss Stanton the right to Exhibit a painting of General Howell Cobb on the Chapel stage tomorrow was left to the discretion of the Chancellor.

           

Thanks to Chairman McDaniel

            Mr. Gober moved that a vote of thanks be tendered the chairman for his eminent fairness and justice during his long service as presiding officer of the Board. Carried by a rising vote. Chairman McDaniel responded in a feeling manner.

 

Water Main on Campus

            Mr. Shackelford called the attention of the Board to the need of a water main through the campus, as suggested to him by the chief of the Athens Fire Department. On motion of Messrs. Bower and Atkinson this was referred to the Prudential Committee to report at the next meeting of the Board.

 

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Adjournment

Mr Bennett moved that when the Board adjourns, it do so to meet again in Atlanta some time during the session of the legislative, the date of the meeting to be fixed by the chairman. Carried.

 

Paintings in Library Bldg.

            Mr Johnson moved that the property committee investigate the condition of the oil paintings and other pictures in the basement of the library building and that if it is necessary to remove them to preserve them, to recommend some place to which they can be moved. Carried.

 

            The Board adjourned until tomorrow at 9:30 AM.

           

Athens, Ga. June 21, 1911

The Board met this morning at half past nine o’clock. Present Governor Brown, Messrs McDaniel, Gober, Howell, Simmons, McWhorter, Adams, Bower, Goetchius, Johnson, Newton, Thompson, Phinizy, Bennett, White, Harris, Atkinson, McCants, Shackelford & Conner.

 

            The minutes of the preceding meeting were read & confirmed.

 

Committee Under Phinizy Resolution

            Chairman McDaniel announced the committee under the Phinizy Publicity resolution (page 847) as follows: Phinizy, Howell, Newton, McCants, Harris, Atkinson, Meldrim, Shackelford.

 

Law Library Committee

            He also announced the Law Library committee as follows: Gober, McWhorter, Simmons.

 

H.R. Goetchius Trustee G.N. & I Coll.

            He also announced the appointment of Mr. Goetchius as ex-officio trustee of Girls’ Normal and Industrial College in the place of Hon. David B. Hamilton, deceased.

 

School of Education Committee

            He also announced the committee provides for under the action of the Board as to the School of Education (Page 853) as follows: Chancellor Barrow, Chairman, Messrs. Gober, Adams & Hodgson, of this Board, & Prof T.J. Woofter

 

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            Mr. Gober, for the property committee, reported the following resolution, which was adopted.

 

Pictures in Library

            The property committee to whom was referred the matter of the paintings and pictures now in the basement of the Library Building, recommend that those paintings and pictures be hung upstairs on top of or above the book cases and upon inside walls as far as possible, and that the librarian be so instructed and directed.

 

Rev. W.N. Ainsworth Nominated For D.D.

            Rev. W.N. Ainsworth was recommended for the degree of D.D. by Messrs. Adams & Howell and the nomination under the rules went over for one year.

           

Invitation to Dr. Henry S. Pritchett

            Mr Gober introduced the following resolution which was adopted:

            “Resolved, That an invitation be extended by the Chancellor in the name of the Board of Trustees to Dr. Henry S. Pritchett, President of the Carnegie Foundation for the advancement of Teaching, to visit the University of Georgia.”

 

Branch College Com. Report

            Mr. Atkinson made the report of the committee on Branch Colleges, which was adopted (See Book of Reports.)

 

Portrait of Hon J.E. Brown

            Mr. Howell moved that the portrait of Hon. Joseph E. Brown be hung in the main room of the library. Carried.

 

            Mr. Thompson brought up the matter of the payment of the cost of paving done by the city of Athens alongside the property of the University. This was referred to the legislative committee.

 

Football Resolution Tabled

            The resolution of Mr. Bennett Extending the action of the Board as to publicity football games between college and “Prep” teams so as to make it apply also to the branch colleges of the University system was tabled.

 

Mr Harris’ Remarks

            Mr Harris expressed his appreciation of the action of the Board in conferring upon him the degree of LL.D.

 

Adjournment

            The Board then adjourned subject to the call of the Chairman.

 

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Correspondence Relative to

Preston S. Arkwright Fund.

 

Incorporated in minutes under resolution of the Board, (Page 861)

            The evidence substantiate claim of Mr. Arkwright for compensation as follows in the University in 1891 upon which the Special Committee made its finding, was returned to Mr. Howell and by him returned to Mr. Arkwright.

 

            The report of the special committee in regard to this claim, which was adopted, is recorded on p.p. 841-842.

 

The following letter from Mr. Arkwright:

Atlanta, Ga. June 19 – 1911

T.W. Reed, Esq., Treasurer,

University of Georgia

            Athens, Ga.,

 

Dear Sir:

            Enclosed herewith I send you Cashier’s check of the Third National Bank of Atlanta to your order as Treasurer for $600.

 

            I desire to have this amount added to the Joe Brown Scholarship Fund of the University of Georgia for the aid of students in need of financial assistance, to be administered by the Trustees of the University of Georgia in such manner & upon such terms as they in their discretion deep proper. I do not desire to have any separate scholarship established with this contribution, but I wish it to be added to and become a part of the Joe Brown Scholarship Fund.

 

            This represents the first money I ever earned by my own services, and it was earned through employment furnished me by the University of Georgia. I, therefore, particularly want to use it for some good purpose, and I know of none better than to have it devoted

 

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to the aid of men seeking an education.

 

            Yours sincerely

            P.S. Arkwright

 

The resolution accepting this gift is recorded in page 857

 

The following letter from Mr. Arkwright:

            Atlanta, Ga June 19, 1911

 

T.W. Reed, Esq., Secretary,

            University of Georgia

            Athens, Ga.

 

Dear sir:

            Please accept my thanks for your letter of June 16^th, enclosing copy of resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia and check to my order for $600, in payment of service as Fellow of Modern Languages at the University of Georgia during the college year of 1890-1891.

 

            I am very much gratified, because I have felt that an injustice had been done me, and it is a satisfaction to have the same corrected.

 

            In making payment at this time, of course the Trustees were under no legal obligations whatever to do so, as any obligation that may have at one time existed, has long since passed out of date.

 

            I trust the Board of Trustees understood that I was making no claim against the University in this matter. When the payment was first refused twenty years ago would have been the time to have made a claim if I had been disposed to do so, but I could not then and have not been able since to get my consent to assert a claim of any kind against the University of Georgia. The matter was brought up on this occasion by Hon.

 

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Clark Howell, in which I related the circumstances of the matter to him and he felt that the Board of Trustees, if they knew the facts, would not wish to allow the matter to stand as it was. He, therefore, took up the matter with the Board on his own motion.

 

            The services performed for which payment is now made constitute the first work I had ever done with the Expectation of financial compensation, and the check which you have sent me, therefore, represents the first money I ever earned. You can understand, therefore, how much pleasure it gives me to receive it.

 

            Will you please express to the Board of Trustees my appreciation of their action in this matter?

 

            With kindest regards,

            Sincerely Yours,

            P.S. Arkwright

 

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David Blount Hamilton

 

Born in Hamilton, Ga.

July 30, 1834

 

Died in Rome, Ga.

Jan. 30, 1911.

 

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Joseph Henry Persons

 

Born in Monroe County, Ga.

Jan. 30, 1834

 

Died in Talbotton, Ga.

June 17, 1910

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            The Board of Trustees met today in called session in the State Library at the capitol, present Messrs. McDaniel, Harris, Conner, Adams, Goetchius, McCants, McWhorter, Simmons, Gober, Bennett, Thompson, Newton and Atkinson.

 

            Mr. White sent an excuse for absence and on motion he was excused.

 

Presenting Claims to Legislature

            Mr. Gober moved that Mr. Simmons, chairman of the Finance Committee, and the Chancellor, present the claims of the General Board to the Committee on appropriations. Carried.

 

Ga. Industrial College and Land Purchase

            Mr Adams moved that a committee on three be appointed to draft a bill to be submitted to the legislature, in which permission shall be asked that the Georgia Industrial College for Colored Youth be allowed to use the $5000 or so much as may be necessary for the purchase of additional land rather than for a heating plant as originally intended. Carried.

 

Secretary & Treasurer allowed per diem & mileage

            Mr. Simmons moved that whenever the secretary and treasurer attend meetings of the Board held outside the city of Athens he be paid the same per diem and mileage as paid the members of the Board. Carried.

 

            The Board then adjourned, subject to the call of the Chairman.

 

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Election of John C. Koch Adj. Prof Civ. Eng.

            Mr. John C. Koch was elected adjunct professor of civil engineering, the question having been submitted to a referendum vote and a majority of the members having voted affirmatively. The salary as fixed by the Board at the last annual meeting is $1500 per annum.

 

            T.W. Reed, Sec.

 

Jan. 22, 1912.

The following resolution was adopted by a referendum vote of the Board of Trustees, a majority of that body voting in the affirmative:

Confirming Taking Out Of Ordnance Bond

            “To confirm the action of the Prudential Committee of the University of Georgia, taken Nov. 10, 1911, authorizing the Chancellor to take out a bond in the sum of thirty thousand dollars: for government ordinance in possession of the University of Georgia and that yet to be secured and to take up the old bonds.”

 

Feb. 21, 1912

Ex-Officio Trustees of Ga. Medical College

Pursuant to the provisions of the Act of August 5, 1910 of the subject of Boards of Trustees for Branch Colleges of the University of Georgia, and of the Act of August 1, 1911 for the re-organization of the Medical College of Georgia as a branch of the University of Georgia, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia hereby designates the following trustees of the University as Ex-officio members of the Board of Directors of said Medical College, viz., Messrs. Bowden, Phinizy, Harry Hodgson, and John Newton, for the term of two years respectively and until their successors are designated & qualified, who will be notified accordingly by the Secretary.

 

            Henry D. McDaniel,

            Chairman Board of Trustees

            University of Georgia.

 

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Atlanta, Ga. March 6, 1912

            The Board of Trustees met in called session in the library at the State Capitol this morning at 10 o’clock, present Chairman McDonald, & Messrs. Gober, Howell, Simmons, McWhorter, Adams, Goetchius, Johnson, Newton, Bennett, Hodgson, Harris, Atkinson, McCants, Shackleford, and Conner. Excuses were rendered by Governor Brown, Mr. Hughes, Mr Bower, Mr Bacon, & Mr. Peabody & were accepted.

 

Teacher in Psychology

            The Prudential committee was authorized to confirm such nomination as may be made by the Chancellor to the position of teacher in psychology.

 

Denmark Bequest

            Mr. Adams brought to the attention of the Board the fact that Mrs. Denmark, widow of the late B.A. Denmark, has taken the position that his bequest to the Trustees of the University is invalid.

 

Resolution as to Denmark Litigation

            Mr. Simmons offered a resolution on the subject and Mr. McWhorter a substitute. Mr Simmons withdrew his resolution and the substitute became the main motion. The motion by Mr. McWhorter was as follows:

            “Resolved, That this Board in the discharge of its sense of duty shall sustain in all its essentials the will of B.A. Denmark and if litigation ensues the question of a settlement affecting the bequest to the Trustees of the University of Georgia shall be hereafter considered and determined.”

 

            Mr. Shackelford offered the following amendment, which was accepted by Mr. McWhorter & became a part of the motion: “That in the event of litigation Messrs. Meldrim, Simmons & Harris represent this Board and report back to the Board their conclusions and recommendations.”

 

            The motion of Mr. McWhorter, amended, was then passed by a vote of 10 to 3.

 

            The Board then adjourned, subject to the call of the chairman.

 

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Judge Gober named as Counsel

On account of the appointment of Hon. N.E. Harris to a position on the Superior Court bench, Judge G.F. Gober is appointed to his place as a member of the committee named March 6^th 1912 to represent this Board in the matter of the Denmark will case.

            H.D. McDaniel, Chairman

            T.W. Reed, Sec.

 

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June 13, 1912

Attendance

            The Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia met in annual session this afternoon at four o’clock in the Peabody Library Building, being called to order by the chairman, Hon. Henry D. McDaniel. After prayer by Chancellor Barrow, the roll was called there being present Messrs. McDaniel, Gober, Howell, Simmons, McWhorter, Adams, Bower, Goetchius, Johnson, Newton, Bennett, White, Hodgson, Harris, Atkinson, Meldrim, McCants, Shackelford and Conner.

 

Excuses

            Messrs Bacon, Peabody, Thompson and Callaway offered excuses for not attending, either by letter or telegram. The excuses of Messrs Callaway and Thompson were accepted. It was pointed out that it would do no good to accept the excuses of Messrs. Bacon and Peabody, as the present session of the Board was the third consecutive session at which they had been absent and under the law of the state unless they attended during the present session it would be the duty of the Board to notify the governor that their offices had become vacant.

 

Telegrams to Absentees

            On motion of Mr. Adams the Chairman was directed to send a telegram to Messrs. Bacon, Peabody and Hughes, notifying them of this fact and that unless they attended before this session had come to a close it would be mandatory to notify the governor that their offices had become vacant.

 

Information asked by agricultural college trustees

            President Conner of the Board of Trustees of the State College of Agriculture stated that his board wished information from the general board as to the relations of the State College of Agriculture to the Agricultural High Schools and also to the State Experiment station and the duties of the State College towards those institutions. Dr. LG Hardman, chairman of the Executive Committee of the

 

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Board of Trustees of the State College of Agriculture addressed the Board on the same line. At the suggestion of Mr. Meldrim, Dr. Hardman put in writing the questions he wanted answered by this Board and the same were on motion of Mr. Gober referred to the committee on Laws & Discipline.

 

Minutes

            The minutes of the called meetings of the Board since the last annual session were read and confirmed. The action of the chairman in naming Mr. Gober as a member of the committee representing the Board in the Denmark will case was confirmed.

 

Presidential Committee Minutes

            The minutes of the Prudential Committee were read. They were on motion of Mr. Gober confirmed, except as to those portions where recommendations were made and those portions were referred to the committee on Laws & Discipline together with that part relative to Exempting ministerial students from payment of matriculation fees.

 

            The following committees were named by the chairman:

           

Committees

 

            Finance – Simmons, White, Callaway.

 

            Honorary Degrees – Adams, Conner, the Chancellor.

 

            Brown Fund – McWhorter, Bennett, White.

 

            Property – Gober, Newton, Hodgson.

 

            Insurance – Simmons, McWhorter, Shackelford.

 

            Auditing – Johnson, Bower, Thompson.

 

            Laws & Discipline – Meldrim, Phinizy, Gober, Adams, Goetchius.

 

            Branch Colleges – Harris, Shackelford, Atkinson, McCants.

 

            Invitation – Bower, Bennett, Hodgson, Goetchius.

 

            Legislative – Gober, Simmons, Bennett, Howell, Thompson, Goetchius, Callaway.

 

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Chancellor’s Report

            Chancellor Barrow then read his report to the Board, and on motion of Mr. Simmons, amended by Mr. Harris, it was referred to the appropriate committees, the administrative portions to the committee on Laws & Discipline and the other parts to the committee on Finance.

 

President Soule Asked to Address Board

            On motion of Mr. Howell, the Chancellor was requested to invite President Soule to address the Board on the subject of the work of the State College of Agriculture. Mr. Johnson moved that this address be either tomorrow or next day, & Mr. Conner offered as a substitute that it be on the same day that the report of the president of the Board of Trustees of the State College of Agriculture is read to this Board, The substitute prevailed.

 

Time of Meeting.

            On motion of Mr. Gober the time of meeting was fixed as follows: 9:30 A.M. to 1.P.M. and 4 P.M. to 6 P.M.

 

Harold Thompson Petition

            Chancellor Barrow presented the request of Mr. Harold Thompson, a member of the Senior class, asking that his degree be conferred on him in his absence, as he was obliged to be out of the city to appear before a committee of the U.S. army, passing on his application for a position in the service. The request of Mr. Thompson was on motion of Mr. Hodgson granted and authority given for conferring the degree in his absence.

 

Demosthenian Diplomas

            Chancellor Barrow presented the request of the Demosthenian Society that the Society be allowed to confer on certain of its members the diplomas of the society, from the chapel stage Tuesday afternoon of commencement week each year. On motion of Mr. Adams this was allowed.

 

Leave of Absence

            Mr. Conner asked leave of absence for himself & Mr. Johnson for tomorrow afternoon. Granted.

 

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Peabody Contracts

            The contracts between the University of Georgia and the Peabody Board of Trust relative to the School of Education were referred to the Committee on Laws & Discipline

 

C. of Ga. Rwy. Agreement

            The agreement to be signed between the University of Georgia and the Central of Georgia Railway Co. as to use of right of way of that company under a tenancy at will was referred to the President of the Board of Trustees of the State College of Agriculture for investigation before being passed on by the Board.

 

Ga. Indust. College Report.

            The report of the Georgia Industrial College for Colored Youth was made by President Meldrim of the Board of Trustees of that institution and was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.

 

            The Board then adjourned until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.

 

June 14, 1912

 

            The Board met this morning at 9:30 o’clock, present Messrs. McDaniel, Gober, Howell, Simmons, McWhorter, Adams, Bower, Goetchius, Johnson, Newton, Phinizy, Bennett, White, Hodgson, Harris, Atkinson, Meldrim, McCants, Shackelford, Conner.

 

            The minutes of the preceding session were read and confirmed.

 

T.L. Aderhold Petition

            The petition of T.L. Aderhold to have his law degree conferred upon him at the conclusion of the fall term of 1912 was granted, it being endorsed by the Dean of the Law School and by the Chancellor.

 

            A recess was taken for committee work.

 

Laws & Discipline Committee

            The report of the Committee on Laws and Discipline was made by Mr. Meldrim & was adopted. It was as follows:

 

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Mr Chairman

            Your committee on Laws & Discipline reports that:

 

Ministerial Students

1. The action of the Prudential Committee (page 11 of the minutes of said committee) providing that “any student entering the University for the purpose of preparing for the ministry shall be excused from payment of the usual matriculation fee” be and the same is hereby disapproved.

 

Portraits of Chancellors.

1. The action of the Prudential committee (page 114) in relation to portraits of former presidents and chancellor is approved.

 

Purchase of Spectacles

1. The suggestion of purchase of spectacles belonging to former President Brown is not approved.

 

Use of Seal by Middle Ga. Mil. Agric. College

1. The request of the Middle Georgia Military and Agricultural College at Milledgeville (Page 122) to use the seal of the University on the publications of said college be granted, provided the use of the seal on the particular publications on which it is sought to be used be first referred to and approved by the Chancellor.

 

Registrar a Member of Faculty

1. The suggestion (page 122) for the Registrar to be a member of the Faculty is approved.

 

1. The recommendation of the Chancellor numbered one to seven, both inclusive, be approved.

 

Dr. R.S. Pond
            no. 1. – Deals with making Dr. R.S. Pond adjunct professor of mathematics.

 

Tutor in Math

            no. 2. – adds a tutor to the same department

 

Fellow in Chemistry

            no. 3. – provides for the appointment of a fellow in Chemistry.

 

Fellow in Biology

            no. 4. – provides for the appointment of a fellow in Biology.

 

Inst. in Physics Salary

            no. 5. - that the salary of Instructor in Physics shall be $1200.

 

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Instructor in Romance Lang.

            no. 6. – that the tutor in Romance Languages be Instructor at a salary of $1000.

 

Assoc. Professor Brooks

            no. 7. – that Adjunct Professor R.P. Brooks be advanced  to the rank of Associate Professor.

 

Sinking Fund

            That the sum of $1000 be set aside annually as a sinking fund to pay back in part the State Obligation transferred to the McCoy fund.

 

            That the appropriations of last year be continued for the coming year with the following increase:

 

Increases in Appropriations

1. Chemical Laboratory                                              $500.00
2. Civ. Engineering Road Extension                 1000.00
3. Civ. Engineering – purchase of transit.                       300.00
4. Biology – increase of apparatus                     150.00
5. Pharmacy, equipping laboratory                    450.00
6. Elect. Engineering, for apparatus,                  250.00

 

Equipment Education Building

            That $5000 be appropriated for equipment of building for school of Education

 

Water Mains

            That $2500 be appropriated for water mains.

 

Graduate Work

            That $300 be appropriated to encourage and aid graduate work.

 

            All appropriations subject to the action of the finance committee.

 

Peabody Fund Donation

            That the donation of $40000 by the Trustees of the Peabody Education Fund to this University be appropriately acknowledged by the chairman of the Board and that the agreement and receipt submitted by the Trustees of the Peabody Education Fund be Executed by the Chairman of this Board, and attested by its secretary under the seal of the University.

 

            Respectfully submitted,

            P.W. Meldrim, Chairman

 

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Law Library

            Mr. Gober introduced on resolution to appropriate one thousand dollars to the law library. Referred to the Finance Committee.

 

Branch College Reports

            Mr. Harris for the committee on Branch Colleges reported as to the report of the Ga. Industrial College and the report was adopted [See book of Reports]

 

            Mr. McWhorter moved that the Committee on Branch Colleges in conjunction with the Chancellor formulate uniform rules for report from the Branch Colleges to be made to this Board through the Chancellor. Carried.

 

Recommendations of Pres. Soule

            On motion of Mr. Howell the printed recommendations of Dr. Soule were referred to the Laws & Discipline Committee to aid them in formulating their answers to the questions asked by the trustees of the State College of Agriculture as to the relations between that institution and the District high schools and the State Experiment Station.

 

            The Board adjourned until afternoon

 

Law Students ask hearing

            A committee of law students asked the privilege of appearing before the Board to discuss the question of a law building. The time was fixed for immediately after hearing from the Board of Visitors Saturday.

 

Nominations of Dr. Emerson & Prof. Coon for Degree

            Mr. Gober presented the resolutions passed by the trustees of the Ga. School of Technology asking the University to confer upon Prof. J.S. Coon and Prof. W.H. Emerson, the degree of Doctor of Science. Referred to committee on Honorary Degrees.

 

            Mr Meldrim reported the following supplemental report of the Law & Discipline Committee, which was adopted:

 

1. That the rules for the Government of the Trustees found on Page 114 of the manual of the University of Georgia be amended by adding

 

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Change in Manual as to Honorary Degrees Committee

after the word “degrees” in sub section “d” on page 114, the following words “and Graduate Work,” so that the standing committee formerly known as the “committee on Honorary Degrees” shall be known as “Committee on Honorary Degrees and Graduate Work.”

 

Condemnation of Certain Lots

1. That the matter in the Chancellor’s Report on page 9, in reference to the Prudential Committee with direction to use every reasonable effort by direct purchase on arbitration or otherwise to acquire said lots, and in the event the lots cannot be so acquired, then that the matter be transmitted by the Prudential Committee to the Committee on Legislation, with the facts and evidence obtained by the Prudential Committee, with a statement of the action of the Prudential Committee, if any has been taken in this behalf, and it shall be the duty of the Committee on Legislation to prepare and cause to be introduced a bill in the next legislature for the purpose of condemning the said three lots and any other property that may be necessary for the use of the University, so as to vest the title in the Trustees of the University of Georgia.

 

Telegram from Mr. Peabody

            A telegram for Mr. Peabody was read in which he again expressed regrets at not being able to attend this session of the Board.

 

Res. of Board on Telegram

            Mr. Phinizy moved that it be expressed as the sense of the Board that the proper steps be taken to have the state law amended so as to be able to retain Mr. Peabody as a member of the Board. Carried.

 

            On motion of Mr. Bennett this matter was referred to the Laws & Discipline Committee.

 

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Honorary Degrees        M.L. Troutman             C.M. Strahan   W.H. Emerson             J.S. Coon

 

            The committee on Honorary degrees made the following recommendations which were adopted:

 

            Degree of D.D. for Rev. M.L. Troutman

 

            Degree of Doctor of Science of Prof. Chas. M. Strahan. of the University of Georgia,

and Professor John Sayler Coon and W .H. Emerson of the Ga School of Technology.

 

Finance Committee Report

            Mr Simmons presented the report of the Finance Committee which was adopted [See Book of Reports.]

 

School of Technical Report

            Mr. Harris reported for the Ga. School of Technology and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.

 

Honorary Degree for Gov. J.M. Brown

            Mr. Gober moved to suspend the rules and confer the degree of LL.D. on Governor Joseph M. Brown. Mr. McWhorter moved to refer the matter to the committee on Honorary Degrees, which motion prevailed.

 

            The committee on Honorary Degrees reported unanimously in favor of conferring the degree and on motion of the committee the rules were suspended and the degree was authorized.

 

            Mr. Shackelford offered the following resolution us to Branch Colleges and the University, looking to closer relations between them, which was on motion of Mr. Simmons referred to the Committee on Laws & Discipline.

 

Shackelford Resolution on Branch Colleges

            Whereas under the new organization of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia, the Various Branch Colleges have representation on this Board through their respective presidents on chairman of said boards, with all the rights and privileges of other members, and

 

            Whereas the Board has three representatives on the Board of Trustees of each of the Branch

 

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Colleges with full powers, and

 

            Whereas, complete reports of the conditions & needs of all the Branch Colleges are now made annually to this, the general board, which in addition has knowledge of all of said Branches Colleges through membership on said boards, and

 

            Whereas, it is very important that the University system be maintained, & the union between the University and all its branches be strengthened, therefore,

 

            Be it Resolved, That the President or Chairman, as the case may be, of Each of the Branch Colleges shall at the annual meeting of this Board make a full report of the conditions of the various colleges, setting forth also the needs and a budget showing what appropriations are necessary for support and maintenance, and also special appropriations for buildings, repairs, etc that the Board shall upon full consideration of these reports make up a budget or appropriation sheet for the University of Georgia and all of its branches having representation on this Board, which shall be submitted each year to the Legislature by this Board and the Chancellor, together with the heads of said colleges.

 

To pay T.F. Green $84

            Mr. Gober offered a resolution that T.F. Green be paid the sum of $84, paid by him for chairs used in the law class room. Resolution adopted.

 

Purchase of Code

            On motion of Mr. McWhorter the secretary was authorized to purchase a Code of Georgia for the use of the Board & the sum of $3 was appropriated for the same.

 

            The Board then adjourned until 9:30 A.M. tomorrow.

 

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University of Georgia,

June 15, 1912

            The Board met this morning at 9:30 o’clock, present Messrs. McDaniel, Gober, Simmons, McWhorter, Adams, Bower, Goetchius, Johnson, Newton, Thompson, Phinizy, Bennett, White, Hodgson, Harris, Atkinson, Meldrim, McCants, Shackelford and Conner.

 

Minutes

            The minutes of the preceding meeting were read & confirmed.

 

Insurance Com. Report

            Mr. Simmons made a supplemental report on the committee on finance which was adopted. [See Book of Reports]

 

Denmark Will Case

            Mr Meldrim reported for the committee on the Denmark will case the status of the case.

 

Ga. Nor. & Ind. College Report

            Mr. Atkinson reported for the Georgia Normal & Industrial College and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.

 

            Mr. McCants requested that the time for making a report for the North Georgia Agriculture College to be extended until Monday, which was done.

 

Washington Will Case

            Mr. Harris reported the status of the Washington will case which stands for trial Nov 1912.

 

            Mr Harris stated that he wished to testify to the fidelity of the University board members on the local board of trustees of the State School of Technology. Mr Gober spoke briefly in regard to the work of that institution.

 

            Mr. McWhorter offered the following resolution, which was adopted:

 

Ex-Officio Trustees to Report

            “Be it resolved, That the trustees of the board, appointed biennially on the branch boards, shall make such annual report and recommendations to this board, either verbally or in writing, as may be deemed by them advisable, relating to the

 

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further and more complete unification and general relations between the board and said branch colleges.”

 

Board of Visitors Report

            The Board of Visitors reported, through their chairman, Prof. J.A. Mersham (?).  The Board took recess for ten minutes for members to meet the members of the Board of Visitors.

 

            The report of the Board of Visitors was referred to the Laws & Discipline Committee.

 

Law Students Ask for New Building

            Messrs. J.L. Deadwyler, TN Powell and H.A. Newman appeared as a committee from the Senior Law class to speak in regard to the movement to secure a fifty thousand dollar law building. Mr. Deadwyler addressed the Board on the subject Mr. Hodgson suggested that in asking for the appropriation it be asked for a building for the departments of law and business administration. This matter was referred to the committee on Laws & Discipline.

 

Telegrams from Mess. Bacon and Hughes

            Telegrams from Senator Bacon and Congressman Hughes were read, stating that they would attend the meeting of the Board before its adjournment.

 

            The secretary was instructed to notify Professors Coon and Emerson of the decision of the Board as to conferring on them the degree of Doctor of Science, and to request their presence Wednesday when the degrees are to be conferred.

 

            At the opening of the afternoon session, Governor Brown appeared and took his seat with the Board.

 

Property Com. Report

            Mr. Gober reported for the Property committee [See Book of Reports.] The report was adopted and those portions relative to the appropriations were referred to the Finance Committee.

 

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Rents increased

            On motion of Mr. Gober the rent for the three houses on the campus occupied by professors was fixed at $20 per month each.

 

Asked to visit College Farm

            Mr. Conner extended an invitation to the Board to visit the buildings and grounds of the College of Agriculture. On motion of Mr. Bower it was decided that the Board accept the invitation and that the members leave the Georgia Hotel at two o’clock Monday afternoon for this visit.

 

Report of Com on B. Colleges

            Mr. Harris reported for the committee on Branch Colleges and the report was adopted. [See Book of Reports.]

 

Request of Athletic Board

            A committee, consisting of Messrs T.S. Mell, EH Dorsey and H.H. Gordon, from the Athletic Board, appeared before the Board. Mr Mell addressed the Board & asked the appropriation for ground improvement the sum of one thousand dollars a year for two years. The request was taken under consideration by the Board.

 

Mr. McCants Excused

            Mr. McCants was excused for the remainder of the day.

 

Brown Fund Com. Report

            Mr. McWhorter made the report for the Brown Fund Committee, & it was adopted. [See Book of Reports]

            Mr. Meldrim made the following report for the Committee on Laws & Discipline, which on motion of Mr. Goetchius was adopted, except that portion relating to the Shackelford resolution, which portion was laid on the table.

 

            Mr. Chairman:

 

            Your committee on Laws & Discipline submit the following supplemental report:

 

Law School.

 

1. Increase in teaching force in the Law School is not now recommended.

 

1. In answer to the questions submitted by Messrs. L.G. Hardman, A.J. McMullan

 

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and J.T. Newton, committee from the State College of Agriculture we report:

 

State College of Agriculture & Dist. Agric. Schools

            The question put to the committee is this: “What is the relationship existing between the State College of Agriculture and the District Agricultural Schools under the Perry Bill which created the District Agricultural Schools?” This question is not easily answered by a definite and specific reply. The Act is indefinite Section 3 of the Act provides that the Board of Trustees for a school shall have the, “powers to control the management of said school and make rules and regulations for the same, subject to the provisions of this Act” Section 1 provides: “Said schools shall be branches of the State College of Agriculture, a department of the University of Georgia. The general Board of Trustees of the University shall exercise such supervision as in their judgement may be necessary to secure unity of plan and efficiency in said schools.” no power is given to the State College of Agriculture, unless some is to be implied by the use of the word “branches.” The act says that these District Schools are branches. The management of the Schools and the power to make rules and regulations for their management and government are in their respective Boards, with, however, such right of supervision in the Trustees of the University as in their judgement may be necessary to secure unity of plan and efficiency. This power of supervision gives to the trustees of the University the authority to formulate and enforce rules and regulations to secure unity of plan and efficiency. The power is broad. It is not easy to define or

 

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limit this authority. We find no power given to the State College of Agriculture. The Trustees of the University can make rules and regulations under the board power given them and provide that the State College of Agriculture or its President shall carry them into effect and Exercise such administration functions as are incident to carrying them out.

 

Peabody School of Education

1. That the resolution, the adoption of which is requested by the Trustees of the Peabody Education Board, which resolution is of file with the Secretary, be adopted [For copy of this resolution see Book of Reports.]

 

Thanks to Senator Hoke Smith

1. That the thanks of this Board are due and are hereby tendered to the Honorable Hoke Smith, for the efficient services rendered by him, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Peabody Education Fund, in the matter of the bequest to the University of Georgia of the sum of $40,000 for the School of Education, and that the Secretary of this body shall transmit to Senator Smith a copy of this resolution.

 

Shackleford Resolution

1. That the resolution of Mr. Shackelford on the subject of Branch Colleges be adopted.

 

Prof Morris Phys. Director for one year

1. That the resignation of Physical Director Sanford be adopted and that Prof. John Morris be elected for one year as such director at the same salary.

 

Law as to Non-resident Trustee to be amended.

1. That Code Section 1369 be so amended that said additional non resident Trustee shall be required to attend the meetings of the Board when possible and is entitled to all the privileges of a member of the Board, but shall not forfeit his membership from failure to attend the meetings

 

Law to be amended as to excuses for absences.

1. That Code Section 1373 be so amended as to make attendance by a member of this Board on

 

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        any of its meetings a legal ground of absence from any court in this State:

 

Building for Law Dept Commerce

1. That the committee on legislation is requested to secure the appropriation of $50000 to be applied to the erection of a new building for the Schools of Law and Business Administration.

 

Dr. Woofter’s Title

1. That the recommendation of the chancellor that the title of Dr. Woofter shall be changed from Director to Dean of the School of Education and that the salary of $300 be allowed.

 

Fellow in Education & Philosophy

1. That a fellow in Education and Philosophy be authorized at the usual salary of $250.

 

Gymnasium Fee & Gym Manager

1. That the recommendations of the Chancellor in the matter of

 

1. A fee of $5.00 for use of gymnasium

 

1. of placing a man in charge of the gymnasium or hall

 

be referred to the Prudential Committee.

 

Phelps-Stokes Scholarship

1. That the Phelps-Stokes Fellowship be assigned to the School of History and be under the charge of Associate Professor Brooks.

 

T.J. Woofter Jr. Phelps – Stokes Scholar

1. That the recommendation of T.J. Woofter, Jr. for the Phelps – Stokes Fellowship is favorably recommended.

 

Whenever an appropriation is recommended the same is subject to the action of the Finance Committee.

 

                  Respectfully Submitted,

                  P.W. Meldrim, Chairman

 

Manual Revision

            Mr. Hodgson asked for further time on revision of the manual, which was granted.

 

            Mr. Bennett was excused from Monday’s session.

 

            Board then adjourned until Monday morning at 9:30 o’clock

 

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June 17, 1912

            The Board met this morning  present Messrs. McDaniel, Brown, Gober, Simmons, McWhorter, Adams, Bower, Hughes, Goetchius, Johnson, Newton, White, Hodgson, Atkinson, Meldrim, McCants, Shackelford, Conner & Callaway.

 

            Judge E.H. Callaway, of Augusta, appeared & took his seat with the Board as a member Ex-Officio, as President of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Medical College.

 

Repair Sect.

            Mr. Simmons reported that four thousand dollars was as much as could be allotted to the Repair account. This report on the report of the Property Committee that had been referred to the finance committee was adopted.

 

Pres. Conner’s Annual Report

            President Conner, of the Board of Trustees of the State College of Agriculture, made his annual report to the board, & it was received & filed.

 

            The address of President Soule was fixed for the first thing after the reading of the minutes Tuesday morning.

 

            Mr. Callaway gave notice that he would introduce a resolution authorizing the Georgia Medical College to confer the double degree of M.D. & B.S. on graduates of the Medical College who had completed a two years’ course in the University and a four years’ course in the Medical College.

 

            The Board took recess to attend exercises at the Chapel, & during the afternoon visited the buildings & farm of the College of Agriculture and attended the Military Drill.

 

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            The Board met this morning, present Messrs. McDaniel, Brown, Gober, Howell, Simmons, McWhorter, Adams, Bower, Goetchius, Bacon, Johnson, Newton, Thompson, Phinizy, Bennett, White, Hodgson, Atkinson, Meldrim, McCants, Shackelford, Conner & Callaway.

 

            Minutes of preceding session were read & confirmed.

 

Pre. Soule Address

            President Soule addressed the Board in the Extension work of the State College of Agriculture.

           

Ga. Medical College Resolution

Mr Callaway introduced the following resolution which was adopted.

 

            “Whereas the Medical Department of the University has determined to raise its entrance requirements so that at the session of 1914-1915 the completion of two full years of college work will constitute the entrance requirements to the four year course of the Medical Department, and

 

            “Whereas the Medical Department desires that a combined course of six years’ collegiate work be arranged and provided for, consisting of two years in the literary and scientific departments at the University and four years’ work in the Medical Department at Augusta, the satisfactory completion of which will authorize the conferring of the degree of B.S. by the University and the degree of M.D. by the Medical Department of the University;

 

            “Resolved, That the matter be referred to the Faculty of the University to investigate and if the combined course and double degree is found to be feasible and practicable, the Faculty is hereby authorized to provide for the same and to prescribe the necessary and proper or courses therefor.”

 

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June 18, 1912

N. Ga. Agr. Coll. Report

            Mr McCants make the report for the North Ga Agricultural College and it was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.

 

State Nor School Report.

            Mr. Shackelford made the report for the State Normal School and it was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.

 

Approp. for Athletes if possible

            Mr. McWhorter moved to refer the petition of the Athletic Board to the Finance Committee. Carried.

 

            Mr Simmons, for that committee, moved that the Prudential Committee, if possible, grant the request for five hundred dollars for ground improvement out of the contingent fund of the Prudential Committee. Carried.

           

Property Com. Report

            The Property committee changed its report so as to make it conform to the authorized recommendation of $4000 made by the Finance committee [See book of reports.]

 

            Judge Gober called attention to the loss of a seven years’ file of the Augusta Chronicle from the library. He introduced the following resolution, which was adopted:

 

Resolution to Make Library Building Safer

            “Resolved, That the Prudential Committee be authorized after consultation with the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds to spend whatever reasonable sum may be necessary out of any available funds to make the Library Building safe from unlawful entrance.

 

            “Resolved, That the Librarian be directed to take any and all precautions to protect the valuable files and books of the library.

 

            “Resolved further, That this resolution does not intend any criticism of the librarian in any way.”

 

Approp. for Mil. Dept. if Possible

            Mr. Bennett moved that the Prudential Committee, if possible appropriate out of its contingent fund $250 for the Military Science Department. On motion

 

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of Mr. Bower this was referred to the Committee on Laws & Discipline.

 

Mr. Peabody’s Letter

            A letter from Mr. Peabody, expressing his regrets that be could not attend the present session of the Board, was read.

 

Petition as to Fraternity Initiations, Etc

            Mr. McWhorter presented the following petition, signed by a number of alumni & undergraduates, members of various Greek letter fraternities:

 

            “To the Trustees of the University of Georgia,

            Gentlemen:

 

            “You are requested to pass a rule prohibiting the Greek letter societies from initiating, pledging, or soliciting for membership any student until eight months after he has entered college; also any student who is on the delinquent list.”

 

            On motion the petition was referred to the Faculty to report to the Prudential Committee, which committee has power to act

 

            Mr Meldrim made the following report for the Committee on Laws & Discipline which was adopted.

 

            “Mr Chairman:

            “The Committee on Laws & Discipline having had under consideration the Report of the Board of Visitors begs to report

 

Laws & Discip. Com. Report on Board of Visitors Report.

 

1. That the recommendations in the report of the Board of Visitors, reference there unto being had and numbered 1-2-3-4-5-8-9-12-14 & 16 have received the approval of your Board and have been acted upon in accordance with the recommendations of the Board of Visitors.

 

1. That recommendations in the report of the Board of Visitors, numbered sixth & seventh, relative to the Erection of a new building for the Department of Science and a more perfect organization of the

 

 

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Department of Science are not sufficiently clear to the committee to enable it to intelligently report thereon

1. That the 11^th recommendation be approved and that the committee on legislation be requested to obtain an appropriation for the purpose of placing a bronze bust of philanthropist, George Peabody, in the new Education building.
2. That the 13^th recommendation in reference to the manufacture of hog cholera serum be transmitted by the secretary of this Board to the trustees of the College of Agriculture.

 

Laws & Discipline Com. Report on Board of Visitors Report.

1. That the 15^th recommendation providing for the appropriation of $250 to publish a High School Quarterly is not now recommended because of the absence of funds.

 

1. That the 17^th recommendation relating to the Extension of dormitory accommodations cannot now be approved because of the absence of necessary funds.

 

1. That the 19^th recommendation, looking to adequate hospital facilities has been receiving attention. We are informed that the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs has interested itself in this behalf, that a bill has been introduced in the legislature asking an appropriation to erect a suitable building, that the Federation will equip the hospital when erected, and it is believed that the City of Athens will maintain the hospital when built & equipped.

 

The Board appreciates the careful investigation that has been made by the Board of Visitors into the affairs of the University and as far as practicable the recommendations will be carried out by this Board.

 

1. Your committee begs further to report that the questions:
2. What is the relationship existing between the

 

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        State College of Agriculture and the Experiment Station located at Griffin, Ga.?

 

Relations State College & Experiment Station

1. And what are the duties of the Trustees of the College of Agriculture with respect to the Experiment Station under the federal law creating the Station? Were referred for investigation to Judge George F. Gober as in committee of one. The report of Judge Gober is made the report of this committee and is hereto appended as part hereof [See Book of Reports].

 

1. That the resolution appropriating $250 to the military department be reported by substitute as follows:

 

 

Military Approp.

            That $400 or so much thereof as may be necessary to be expended, under the discretion and supervision of the Chancellor, be appropriated to the Military Department of the University to increase its efficiency.

 

Library Fines

1. That the faculty rule imposing library fines be strictly enforced.

All recommendations appropriating money are made subject to the approval of the finance committee.

 

            Respectfully submitted,

            P.W. Meldrim, Chairman

 

Library Resolution Purchases, Cataloguing Etc.

Mr. Gober introduced the following resolution, which was adopted:

            “Resolved, That the University Librarian, the officer or officers in charge of the Libraries of the State College of Agriculture and the Committee on the Law Library of the Law School, shall be the purchasing agents for all books, pamphlets or periodicals purchased with any funds whatsoever, appropriated to departmental or general use, and that all books, etc., bought on any fund appropriation shall be entered in

 

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the permanent record and catalogue of these libraries.

 

            “That the permanent records and technical practice in matters of classification, cataloguing the loan of books and other administrative details in the branch libraries of this institution shall conform to the practice of the general University library.”

 

            The following resolution was introduced by Mr. Bower & was passed:

 

Library Committee to be Standing Committee

            “Resolved, That a standing committee, consisting of three members of the Board, to be appointed by the chairman, is hereby constituted and established, to be known as the “Library Committee”, to have a general supervision over the Library and to which all matters concerning the library shall be referred.” The Chair appointed Messrs. Brown, Shackelford & Goetchius

 

Auditing Com. Report  

            Mr. Johnson made the report for the Auditing Committee, which was adopted. [See Book of Reports].

 

Sec. to Furnish Documents to Asst. Sec. Agric. College Board

            On motion of Mr. Newton, the Secretary was instructed to furnish to the Asst. Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the State College of Agriculture a transcript of the report of the Laws & Discipline Committee in answer to the questions submitted to them by members of the Board of Trustees of the College of Agriculture.

           

Mil. Approp.

            Mr. Simmons moved that the appropriation recommended by the Laws & Discipline committee be made to the Department of Military Science if the Prudential Committee can find the money available out of its contingent fund or any other available fund. Carried.

 

Thanks to Mr. Simmons

            On motion of Mr. Gober the thanks of the Board were tendered Mr. Simmons for his faithful service on the Finance Committee, the motion being carried by a rising vote Mr. Simmons expressed his appreciation in a few appropriate remarks.

 

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Chairman McDaniel Re-elected

            By a rising vote on motion of Mr. McWhorter, Hon. Henry D. McDaniel was re-elected as Chairman of the Board for a term of two years.

 

Property Com. Report

            Mr. Gober reported for the property committee and the report was adopted. [See Book of Reports]

           

            Senator Bacon appeared and took his seat with the Board.

 

Com. on Branch Coll. Report

            Mr. Atkinson reported for the Committee on Branch Colleges and the report was adopted.

 

Degree for Joel Hurt

            Mr. Simmons moved that the degree of AB be conferred on Joel Hurt as of the class of 1871. Carried.

 

Assoc. Prof. of Applied Economics

            Mr. Meldrim moved that the Prudential Committee be given authority to elect an associate professor of applied economics on recommendation of the Chancellor. Carried.

 

Mr. Bacon Thanks Board

            Mr. Bacon expressed his thanks to the Board for the honor conferred on him some time since in the conferring of the degree of LL.D. on him by the University.

 

Adjournment

            Mr. Gober moved that this Board, when it holds its last session, take a recess subject to the call of the chairman. Carried.

 

            The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:30 o’clock.

 

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University of Georgia,

June 19, 1912

The Board met this morning at 9:30 o’clock, present Messrs. McDaniel, Brown, Gober, Simmons, McWhorter, Adams, Bower, Goetchius, Bacon, Johnson, Newton, Thompson, Phinizy, Bennett, White, Hodgson, Atkinson, Meldrim, McCants & Shackelford.

 

            Minutes of preceding session read & confirmed

 

            The following degrees were ordered conferred.

 

Degrees

Master of Arts.

David Robert Cumming,                       Joseph Hancock Marshburn,

Albert Amis Rayle, Jr.,              William Telford Turk.

 

Bachelor of Arts.

with honors       Lloyd Davidson Brown             Virgil Edward Durden

[All Four Men] Marion Bayard Folsom,                        Bert Michael

 

also                  William Wright Abbott              Edward Thomas Anderson

                        Paul Seabrook Blanchard,                    Tom Sherman Brand,   

                        Leon Hoyt Covington               James Allen Etheridge

                        Rhesa Screven Farmer              Paul McDaniel Felker

                        Gullie Benjamin Goldin              Charles Joel, ---------- [Blank]

                        Roy Edgar Lanham                   William Azmer Mann,

                        Charles Edward Martin             William King Meadow

                        Harold Diedrich Meyer             Thomas Irwin Miller

                        William Hamp Mullins               Charles Henderson Newsom

                        William Perrin Nicholson, Jr.     George Traylor Northern

                        Marvin Banks Perry                  John Robert Radford, Jr.,

                        Joseph Hennessy Ross              Henry Dozier Russell

                        Richard Bowie Saxon               Elmer Raymond Stump

                        Benton Hair Walton                  Thomas Jackson Woofter, Jr.

                        Kenyon Benedict Zahner

 

Bachelor of Science (General)

                        Dana Collins Belser                  Cliff Brannen

                        Charles Thompson Estes                       Conway Walter Hunter

                        Henry Stanley Langston                        William Arthur Reid

 

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Augustus Octavius Bacon Sparks          Charles Holmes Stone

Benjamin Franklin Stovall                      John Ralph Tibbetts

Scott Homer Titshaw                James Hamilton Ware

Andrew Louis West

Mark P Pentecost, as of the class of 1909.

 

Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)

Cameron Douglas Flanigen, Jr.  Robert Alexander Laird,

Walter Malry Lucas

 

Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)

Harold Thompson

 

Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)

Walter Green Acree                 Benjamin Lewis Brinson, Jr.

Ross Renfroe Childs                 Milton Cleveland Gay

Robert Oliver Hutcheson                      Robert Fred Whelchel

 

Bachelor of Science (Forestry)

Josiah Tattnall Kollock

 

Bachelor of Law.

Hosea Abit Nix, with honors.

William Spencer Connerat                    Carl Foster Crossley

Joseph Lumpkin Deadwyler      James Edward English

Lovick George Fortson             Wimberly Powell McLeod

John Milton Morrow                 John Thomas Murray

Henry Alexander Newman                    Fred Victor Paradise

Frank Thomas Phillips               Thomas Nimmons Powell

John Seigler Ryan                     Eugene Hilliard Spalding

Marcellus Lyttleton Troutman    Reuben McDaniel Tuck

Joseph Eugene Varela

 

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Graduate in Pharmacy

Nelson Stephen Arthur,                        Thomas Clark, Jr.,

William Cary Harper                 Gus Monroe Parkerson

Albert Manning Swift                John Binion Woodcock

 

P.F Brock – Tutor

P.F. Brock was elected Tutor in English

 

Sylvanus Morris Nom. for LL.D.

            The name of Sylvanus Morris was presented for the degree of LL.D. & was referred to the committee in honorary degrees.

 

Bert Michael

            Authority was given to confer degree of A.B. of Bert Michael, in abentia.

 

J.E. English & E.H. Spalding

            Authority was given to confer degree of B.L. on J.E. English and E.H. Spalding in abentia.

 

Jere M. Pound Nom for LL.D.

            The name of Jere M. Pound was presented for the degree of LL.D. & was referred to the committee on honorary degrees.

 

Luke G. Johnson Nom for D.D.

            The name of Luke G. Johnson was presented for the degree of D.D. & was referred to the committee on honorary degrees.

 

J.K. Ohl Nom. for Litt. D.

            The name of J.K. Ohl was presented for the degree of Doctor of Letters & was referred to the committee on honorary degrees.

 

McPherson Claim

            The request of Prof. McPherson for a re-hearing of his claim in regard to a fuel account was referred to the Finance Committee in order that Prof. McPherson may be heard before that committee next session.

 

            Mr. Bacon suggested the propriety of a law making all ex-governors members ex-officio of this Board, without voting power.

 

            The following appointments on Branch College Board of Trustees for the term of two years from Oct 1 1912 were announced by the chairman:

 

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Branch College Trustees

 

State College of Agriculture - Newton, Bennett, Hughes

 

North Ga Agr. College – Hodgson, Thompson, Johnson,

 

School of Technology – Gober, Simmons, Howell

 

Georgia Normal & Industrial College – Adams, Goetchius, Bennett

 

State Normal School – Bacon, Bower, McWhorter.

 

Ga Industrial College – Bennett, Newton

 

Ga Medical College – Phinizy, White, Newton

 

T.C. Carlton Nom. for D.D.

The name of T.C. Carlton was presented for the degree of D.D. & was referred to the committee on honorary degrees.

 

            Mr. Johnson asked that an isolation be extended the State Agricultural Society to meet in Athens and use the college dormitories while here.

 

            On motion of Mr. Atkinson this matter was referred to the Prudential Committee with power to act.

 

Adjourned

            The minutes were read and confirmed and the Board took recess, subject to the call of the chairman.

 

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Atlanta, Ga Jan’y 16, 1913

            The Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia, pursuant to action taken June 19, 1912, declaring a recess of that session, met today at 10 a.m. in the library at the State Capitol.

 

Present

            There were present Messrs McDaniel, Brown, Conner, Atkinson, Simmons, Hodgson, Gober, Shackelford, Callaway, Hayes, Bennett, Goetchius, Johnson, Thompson, McCants, Howell, Meldrim, Newton, Adams & Harris.

 

The meeting was opened with prayer by Chancellor Barrow.

 

Excuses

            Excuses were rendered by Messrs Peabody, Bacon, Hughes & McWhorter and were accepted by the Board.

 

            Judge E.H. Callaway and Dr. W.H. Doughty addressed the Board on the question of conferring honorary degrees on two eminent physicians who are to make address before the Georgia Medical College in Augusta, January 29^th.

 

            Dr. Doughty read the following resolutions that had been passed by the faculty of the Ga Medical College:

 

Doughty Resolution as to Honorary Degrees Dr. Witherspoon Dr. Polk

            “Whereas, with the occupation of its new property, the medical college of the University of Georgia is at length in position to demonstrate its fitness for a place away the high-class medical colleges of the county: and

 

            “Whereas, this marks an important advance in the usefulness of the University to the commonwealth and

 

            “Whereas, the faculty of the Medical College think this an appropriate occasion for such dedicatory or inaugural exercises as will make it known to the educational world, that the University of Georgia, has at length a well equipped medical department, legally and integrally a part of itself, and henceforth to be conducted in sympathy with its ideals and traditions; therefore be it

 

            “Resolved, that the trustees and faculty of the University be invited to join us in suitable dedicatory exercises, to be held in Augusta, Jany 29, 1913

 

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            “Resolved that the Board of Trustees of the University be requested to signalize the occasion by conferring the honorary degree of LL.D. upon certain distinguished members of the medical profession whose names are herewith presented, to-wit, Dr. John G. Witherspoon of Nashville, Tenn., & Dr. Wm. M. Polk, of New York.”

 

Honorary Degrees Conferred

            On motion of Mr. Simmons the rules were suspended and the motion to confer these degrees, as made by Mr. Callaway, was carried.

 

Committee to visit Medical College

            Mr. Gober moved that a committee of six members of this Board be named by the chairman to represent the Board in Augusta on the 29^th visit. The motion was carried and the following members were named on this committee Messrs. Adams, Simmons, Shackelford, Johnson, McCants, Meldrim.

 

            The following resolutions passed by the Board of Trustees of the State School of Technology were read to the Board and on motion of Mr. Gober were ordered spread upon the minutes:

 

Oct. 23 1912

Resolution of Tech. Trustees Expressing Appreciation Hon. Degrees Dr. Emerson & Prof Coon

            “Whereas, the Board of Trustees, of the University of Georgia, at its annual meeting in June 1912, conferred upon Dr. Wm. H Emerson and Prof J.S. Coon, the honorary degree of Doctor of Science.

 

            “Resolved: That the local Board of Trustees of the Georgia School of Technology, in quarterly session Oct 3, 1912, hereby expresses to the University trustees its warmest appreciation of the honor paid to these two faithful officials of the Georgia School of Technology, and is confident that such well merited recognition of faithful service is conducive to the best interests not only of the Branch Colleges but to the University system as well.

 

            “Resolved: that the action of the University Trustees, &

 

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this acknowledgement be spread upon the minutes of the local Board of Trustees, Georgia School of Technology

 

            (Signed) J.S. Aken, Secretary

 

Use of Compton Woods as City Park referred to Committee

            Chancellor Barrow brought to the attention of the Board the request of the Athens Chamber of Commerce that that part of the campus beyond Tan yard (sic) branch and near the State College of Agriculture building be used as a park, in which the citizens of Athens might find rest and recreation.

 

            After some discussion, a motion made by Mr. Howell, was adopted as follows: That the question be referred to a committee consisting of Chairman McDaniel, of the General Board, Mr. Conner, president of the Board of Trustees of the State College of Agriculture, Chancellor Barrow, President Soule, and Mr. Simmons, to confer with the mayor and council of Athens and to report back to this Board at the annual session next June the terms of any agreement that might be suggested touching the use of this land for park purposes.

 

Deed to Thomasville Property

            On motion of Mr. Simmons, Chairman McDaniel was directed to execute & deliver a deed without warrant to the property in Thomasville formerly held by the University, to the city of Thomasville, under the terms of a resolution of the legislature passed in 1912.

 

Proposition of Mrs. Lipscomb as to the infirmary

            Chancellor Barrow stated to the Board the proposition of Mrs. M.A. Lipscomb, of Athens, to turn over to the Board a certain sum of money in her possession, for the purpose of erecting an infirmary on the campus, with a condition that a certain portion thereof be used as a charity ward for citizens of Athens. On motion the chairman was authorized to appoint a committee of three to consider this offer a report thereon at annual session. Messrs Meldrim, McWhorter & Hodgson named as committee

 

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Location of Proposed Law Bldg.

            Prof. T.F. Green, of the Law Department, appeared before the Board, asking that a location for the proposed Law Building be designated on the corner of Broad and Lumpkin Sts. and that the sum of $250 be appropriated for necessary expenses in the work now being done to secure said building.

 

Appropriation to Law Dept.

            Mr Gober moved that $250 be appropriated to the Law Department for this purpose and that a committee consisting of Chairman McDaniel & Chancellor Barrow be authorized to select the location for the proposed building. Carried.

 

Washington Will Case

            Mr. Harris made a report as to the purpose of the H.V. Washington will case in which the University is interested, Mr. Gober moved that Mr. Harris be authorized to spend such amounts of money as might be needed for expenses in carrying on the case in the courts Carried.

 

Denmark Will

            The progress on the Denmark will case was reported.

 

            On motion of Mr. Gober as many as possible of the faculty as possible are urged to attend the exercise of the Medical College in Augusta on the 29^th inst.

 

            Mr. Goetchius introduced the following resolution which was passed unanimously by a rising vote:

 

Resolution on Death of Mrs. H.C. White

            “Information having come to this Board that Mrs. Ella F. White, the beloved wife of Dr. Henry C. White, senior member of the faculty of the University, departed this life in Augusta, Ga., on the 13^th day of January 1913.

 

            “Resolved, That the Board, collectively and individually, has learned of this sad event with profound sorrow, & desire herewith to express to Dr. White and the other loved ones of the deceased lady, who survive her, their most sincere sympathy in this hour of their great loss and deep affection.

 

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            “Resolved further that the Secretary transmit a copy of these resolutions to Dr. White.”

 

Adjourned.

            The Board then adjourned, subject to the call of the chairman.

 

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Athens, June 12, 1913

The Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia met in annual session this afternoon at 4 o’clock being called to order by Chairman McDaniel.

 

Present

After prayer by Chancellor Barrow, the roll was called and the following answered to their names: Messrs. McDaniel, Gober, Simmons, McWhorter, Bower, Goetchius, Howell, Newton, White, Hodgson, Harris, Atkinson, Meldrim, McCants, & Conner.

 

Excuses

            Excuses were rendered by Messrs. Bacon, Hughes, Johnson, Bennett & Callaway. On motion of Mr. Gober Messrs Bacon and Hughes were excused on account of their duties in Congress and the excuses of the other members were also accepted.

 

W.D. Hooper Asst. Secretary

            Mr Howell moved that on account of the illness of the secretary, Prof WD Hooper be authorized to act as assistant secretary at such times as the secretary may desire to absent himself from the meetings. Carried.

 

Hours of Meeting.

            On motion of Mr. Gober the hours of meeting were fixed as follows: 9:30 to 1:30 and 4 to 5:30.

 

Minutes Prud. Com.

            The minutes of the Prudential Committee were read and approved.

 

Diplomas for Confederate Veterans

            A communication for Dr. F.K. Boland as to confer degrees on these students of the university who were in college when the war between the states occurred & who were deprived of a chance to secure diplomas on account of going to war or on account of the closing of the University, was referred to the committee on honorary degrees.

 

Nomination LL.D. (J.M. Pound)

            A resolution passed by the Board of Trustees of the State Normal School asking the Board to confer the degree of LLD. on President Jere M. Pound, was referred to the committee on honorary degrees.

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Report of State School Auditor

            The report of JW Stephens, state school auditor, on the audit of the books of the treasurer, was read and referred to the auditing committee.

           

Committees

            The following committees were announced by the chairman.

 

Prudential – McWhorter, Hodgson & White

 

Finance – Simmons, White, Callaway

 

Honorary Degrees – Adams, Conner, the Chancellor.

 

Brown Fund – McWhorter, Bennett, McCants.

 

Property – Gober, Newton, Hodgson, Hayes

 

Insurance - Simmons, McWhorter, White

 

Library – Bower, Goetchius, Miller

 

Auditing – Thompson, Johnson, Miller

 

Branch Colleges – Harris, Callaway, Meldrim, Atkinson, McCants, Miller

 

Invitations – Goetchius, Bower, Bennett, Atkinson, Miller

 

Legislative – Gober, Simmons, Howell, Thompson, Callaway, Goetchius, Newton, McWhorter.

 

Laws & Discipline – Adams, Howell, Gober, Meldrim, Goetchius (Mr. Phinizy was appointed on this committee, but not being in attendance, Mr. Howell was substituted)

 

Chancellor’s Report

            Chancellor Barrow presented copies of his report and made a few remarks as to his recommendations. The reports of the Chancellor, Dean Snelling & President Soule were referred to the appropriate committees on motion of Mr. Simmons.

 

Deeds to Lumpkin Property

            Chancellor Barrow presented deeds to the Lumpkin property which had stood in his name. They were referred to the property committee.

 

            Mr. Howell offered a resolution to carry out the idea of Dr. Boland, which was referred to the committee on honorary degrees (See resolution)

 

            A petition signed by 286 students asking that

 

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University Dances

University dances be held in Alumni Hall was referred to the committee on Laws & Discipline.

 

Report of School of Technology

Mr Harris made his report as president of the Board of Trustees of the State School of Technology Referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.

 

Report of Ga Indust. College

            Mr. Meldrim reported as president of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Industrial College for Colored Youth. Referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.

 

Report of N. Ga Agr. College

            Mr. McCants reported as president of the Board of Trustees of the North Ga Agricultural College. Referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.

 

Action of Tech Board Ratified

            The action of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia School of Technology in re-instating a student of that institution who had been guilty of violating the rule of this Board as to Exhibiting obnoxious signs on the grounds during the presence of visiting teams was approved.

 

Resolution as to Branch College Trustees

            Mr Hodgson offered a resolution requiring presidents of Branch Colleges Boards of Trustees to make certain visits to their respective institutions throughout the year. Referred to the Committee on Laws & Discipline.

 

            Mr Conner was granted leave of absence for July’s session.

 

Visit to Farm

            Mr. Newton extended an invitation to the Board to visit the College of Agriculture and the College Farm.

            It was decided that when the Board adjourns tomorrow at half past one o’clock, it be understood that the members visit the college of agriculture from 3 to 6 o’clock, leaving the Georgian Hotel at the former hour.

 

            The Board then took recess until 9:30 tomorrow morning.

 

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University of Georgia,

June 13, 1913

The Board of Trustees met this morning at 9:30 o’clock, present at roll call and during the morning session Messrs. McDaniel, Gober, Simmons, McWhorter, Bower, Goetchius, Howell, Newton, Bennett, White, Hodgson, Atkinson, Meldrim, McCants, and Harris.

 

Excuses

            Mr. Hayes sent a telegram to the Board expressing his regrets at not being able to attend the session. He was excused.

 

New Quarters for Law Dept.

            Mr Gober moved that a committee be appointed to arrange better quarters for the law department. The matter was referred to the property committee in connection with the chancellor.

 

Report of Insurance Com.

            Mr. Simmons submitted the report of the Insurance committee which was adopted. (See report) (Book of Reports Page 57)

 

Publications of Branch Colleges for Trustees

            Mr. Goetchius introduced a resolution requesting all the branch colleges to mail regularly to the members of the General Board of Trustees all publications of their respective colleges. Referred to Laws & Discipline committee.

 

Painting in Chapel

            Mr. Hodgson suggested the propriety of having the oil painting on the Chapel Stage retouched and put in good condition. Referred to Property Committee.

 

            Chancellor Barrow made a statement of certain things needed by the University, together with the amounts of money necessary to procure them. Referred to finance committee.

 

Salary of Dean Morris

            Mr. Gober introduced a resolution increasing the salary of Dean Morris to $3000. Referred to the Laws and Discipline Committee.

 

Illness of Judge Russell

            Chancellor Barrow reported the illness of Judge Horace Russell, of New York, & was asked by the Board to send a telegram of sympathy to the family of Judge Russell.

 

            Recess was taken for committee work.

 

            Dr. Woofter submitted a proposition looking to the erection of a residence on the campus, if

 

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Residences for Professors on Campus

satisfactory lease terms could be arranged. Referred to the property committee (See letter)

 

Finance Com Report

            Mr Simmons made the report of the finance committee which was adopted. [See Book of Reports Page 58]

            It was decided to hear from Mr. Harrison Jones, of Atlanta, tomorrow morning, immediately after the Board of Visitors makes its report.

 

Report of G.N. & I. Coll.

            Mr. Atkinson reported as president of the Ga Normal & Industrial College. Referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.

 

Pres. South Ga. Normal

            Mr. Howell moved that the Board endorse the bill to be introduced in the General Assembly of Senator DuBose making the president of the Board of Trustees of the South Georgia Normal College Ex – officio a member of this Board. Carried.

 

            The Board took recess to meet at 3 o’clock & visit the State College of Agriculture and the College Farm.

 

Athens, Ga. June 14, 1913

The Board met this morning at 9:30 o’clock, present Governor Brown, Messrs McDaniel, Gober, Simmons, McWhorter, Adams, Bower, Goetchius, Howell, Meldrim, Newton, Bennett, White, Hodgson, Atkinson, Harris, Conner.

 

Excuses           

            Excuse was rendered for Mr. Miller, who finds he cannot attend this session.

 

            The minutes of Friday’s session were read and approved.

 

DS Strickland Petition

            The petition of D.S. Strickland to be allowed his B.L. degree next fall upon the completion of his work in the Law School was referred to the Laws & Discipline Committee.

 

F.A. Gillen Petition

            The petition of F.A. Gillen as to his degree in Law was referred to the Laws & Discipline Committee.

 

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School of Journalism

            Mr. Harris introduced a resolution inquiring into the propriety of establishing a school of journalism in the University. Referred to the Laws & Discipline Committee.

           

Portrait of Mr. A.L. Hull

            The secretary was instructed to acknowledge with thanks the gift of the portrait of the late Mr. Augustus L. Hull, and to express to the donors the great appreciation of the Board.

 

Bert Michael Fund

            On motion of Mr. Bennett the secretary was instructed to express to Mr. Simon Michael and family the thanks of the Board for the gift of the Bert Michael Scholarship Fund.

 

Board of Visitors Report

            The Board of Visitors, through Chairman A.W. Van Hoose, made its report, which was referred to the Laws and Discipline Committee.

 

            The Board took recess in order that the members might meet the members of the Board of Visitors.

 

Board addressed by Mr. Harrison Jones.

            After re-assembly, the Board was addressed by Mr. Harrison Jones, of Atlanta, on the importance of establishing an Alumni Bureau of Information and Publicity.

 

Alumni Publicity Bureau.

            Mr. McWhorter moved that the question of establishing an Alumni Publicity Bureau be referred to a committee of five to report at this session. Carried. The following committee was announced: McWhorter, Simmons, Adams, Howell, Goetchius.

 

Report of Com. on Branch Colleges

Mr. Harris, as Chairman of the committee on Branch Colleges, made the report for the committee, which was adopted, [See Book of Reports Page 61]

 

Gov. Elect Slaton

            On Mr. Howell’s motion the secretary was instructed to telegraph Governor elect Slaton, inviting him to meet with the Board during its present session.

 

Report of Property Committee

            The report of the Property Committee, made by Mr. Hodgson, was referred to the Finance Committee.

 

Brown Fund Committee Report

            Mr. McWhorter reported for the Brown Fund Committee and the report was adopted [See Books of Reports]

 

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            The board then took recess until 5:30 o’clock. At that hour there being no quorum present, the recess was continued until 9:30 o’clock tomorrow morning.

 

Athens, Ga June 16, 1913

The Board met this morning at 9:30 o’clock, present Governor Brown and Messrs McDaniel, Gober, Simmons, McWhorter, Adams, Bower, Goetchius, Howell, Johnson, McWhorter, Thompson, Bennett, White, Hodgson, Atkinson, Meldrim, McCants, Conner & Callaway.

 

To Publish Report Board of Visitors

            Mr Goetchius moved that 5000 copies of the report of the Board of Visitors be published for distribution. Carried.

 

Laws & Discipline Com. Report

            Mr Adams reported for the Committee on Laws & Discipline as follows, the entire report, with the Exception of that paragraph relating to the use of Alumni Hall for dances, being adopted, subject to the action of the Finance Committee as to these portions involving appropriations. The section in regard to dancing in Alumni Hall was tabled.

 

Report of Laws & Discipline Committee.

The Honorable Board of Trustees,

University of Georgia,

Gentlemen:

            The Committee on Laws and Discipline to whom various matters have been referred, beg leave to make the following report:

 

Adjunct Prof. of Physics

1. The matter of the Department of Physics in reference to promoting the Instructor of Physics to Adjunct Professor and raising his salary $300 has our sanction, your committee suggesting as this will result in leaving off the office of fellow with a salary of $250, the net increase will be only $50, and the Committee

 

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       is of the opinion that the recommendation of the Chancellor should be adopted.

 

R.C. Wilson’s Rank

            II. Your committee reports that in its opinion the advancement of R.C. Wilson, now Adjunct Professor to rank of Associate Professor be adopted as recommended by the Chancellor: in the school of Pharmacy [This section was later on stricken by the Board, the question of rank of this professor having been fixed by the Board at a previous session].

 

Leave of Absence Prof. Payne

            III. Your committee reports that the recommendation of the Chancellor in reference to leave of absence to Professor Payne, be granted upon the condition, that be, at his expense, provide for the teaching of his department by someone satisfactory to the Chancellor during his absence.

 

Leave of Absence for Prof. Salyer

            IV. Your committee reports in favor of granting leave of absence to Prof. S.M. Salyer, of the English Department, the same to be without salary during his absence, and that the Chancellor have authority to fill his place during his absence.

 

Rank of Prof Curtis

            V. Upon recommendation of the Chancellor, your committee reports that in view of this suggestion, that Dr. R.E. Curtis be advanced from the rank of Associate Professor to that of full Professor.

 

Military Excuses

            VI. Your committee, with reference to that portion of the report touching upon military service, would recommend that this Department be kept to its highest efficiency, & that excuses from services should not be permitted without the best of reasons, and where excuses are applied for because of physical disability, the same should not be granted unless approved by the surgeon of the battalion.

 

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Appropriations to Dist. Agr. Schools

            VII. This committee would suggest that the Board recommend to the Legislative Committee to take under advisement the propriety of having all appropriations to the District Agricultural Schools of this state transmitted, as in the case of Branch Colleges, through the treasury of the State University.

 

Dances in Alumni Hall

            VIII. Your committee has considered the application of a large number of students in reference to the use of the Alumni Hall for the social activities of the University. We are of the opinion that this petition should be granted upon the condition that any social activities of the University shall be carried on and held under such rules as may be formulated by the matter be left with them. [This section was laid on the table].

 

            IX. The resolution of Mr. Hodgson in reference to Branch Colleges has been considered by the Committee. We recommend that the following amended resolution be adopted:

 

Visiting Branch Colleges

            “That this Board requests and suggest that the several chairman of the several local boards of the trustees of the University visit the institutions under their charge at least once yearly and, when possible, twice yearly during the fall or spring sessions, for inspection, etc, and that the actual expenses for such visits be paid by the treasurer of said local boards.”

 

            X. Your committee recommends that the resolution offered by Mr. Goetchius in reference to publications of the Branch Colleges and the agricultural schools be adopted by the Board, this resolution being as follows:

 

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Publications of Branch Colleges to Trustees

            “Resolved, That the Boards of the several Branch Colleges, including those of the district schools, are requested to place upon their mailing lists the names of the members of the General Board of Trustees of the University, & to have mailed regularly to the members there of all catalogues, printed reports and other matter relating to the several colleges and schools which may from time to time be sent out by said subordinate branches of the University.

 

            “Resolved further, that the secretary of this Board furnish from time to time to the secretaries of the said subordinate Boards the names and correct post office addresses of the members of the Board.”

 

Law School Quarters

            XI. As to law school, your committee recommend:

1. That the quarters of this Department be charged to the second floor of the Academic Building to the rooms now occupied by Prof. John Morris, Prof. Morris, in a spirit of accommodation, having expressed himself as being willing to use the rooms on the third floor, which will be vacated by Prof. Woofter.

 

Salary of Dean Morris

1. That the salary of the Dean (Prof. Sylvanus Morris) be increased $500, so as to make it hereafter $3000 a year.

 

Additional Law Instructor

1. That the Chancellor and the Dean be authorized to Employ, subject to the approval of the Prudential Committee, an additional Law Instructor, at a salary of $1200 a year, provided the resources of the University will permit of such employment.

 

D.S. Strickland

XII. That the degree of Bachelor of Law be conferred on D.S. Strickland, by the Chancellor, if he finishes the required course, including Examinations, to the satisfaction of the Law Faculty.

 

F.A. Gillen

XIII. We recommend that F.A. Gillen be permitted to graduate with the law class of this year after he has made the required units, and

 

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that upon this being done, the Chancellor be authorized to confer upon him his Law Degree.

 

Leave of Absence for Dr. Woofter

XIV. We approve the recommendation of the Chancellor to the effect that Dr. Woofter be granted a leave of absence for 1914-1915, provided satisfactory arrangements can be made to take care of his work during his absence.

 

Asst. In Commerce Dept.

XV. We recommend that an assistant in the Commerce Department be employed at a salary of $1500 a year, provided the Finance Committee can arrange for the payment of his salary.

 

Soph. Declaimers

XVI. We recommend that the Sophomore Declamation and contest for the cup be not discontinued.

 

                                                                        Samuel B. Adams,

                                                                        for the Committee.

 

Degree of Litt. D. for Dr. S.S. Wallace

            Mr. Gober presented the request of the Trustees of the Georgia School of Technology that the University confer the degree of Doctor of Litt. on Prof. S.S. Wallace, of the School of Technology. This was referred to the committee on Honorary Degrees.

 

            Mr. McWhorter was added to the committee on legislation.

 

            The Board took recess until 5:30 o’clock in order to attend the Exercises at the Chapel and the military exercises.

 

Report of Pres. Board Trustees of Agr. College

            At half past five o’clock the Board re-assembled. President J.J. Conner, of the Board of Trustees of the State College of Agriculture, made his annual report to the Board, which was adopted.

 

            The following committee report was made & adopted:

 

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            “1. In view of the plans for improving the campus, the committee do not think it wise at this time to enter into any agreement which possibly might not be in line with the plans which have been adopted.

 

Arboretum not for public use

            “2. The General Board some year ago delivered this portion of the University Campus to the special Board of the Agricultural College; and, as that Board has expressed its disinclination to surrender control of its arboretum, the General Board feel that it should approve this decision.

 

            “3. These grounds, under reasonable restrictions, are at present used by the public, and with the opening of the purposed roads and walks, the general public may have as full use of these grounds as the Trustees are authorized to grant.

 

            Respectfully submitted,

            Henry S. McDaniel,

J.J. Conner

            David C. Barrow,

            Committee

 

The following committee report was made and adopted.

            To the Honorable Board of Trustees,

            University of Georgia.

 

Site for Proposed Law Bldg.

Gentlemen:

            The committee appointed to select a site for the proposed Law Building recommend that Site no. 23 of the Leavitt Plan, which is at the corner of Broad & Lumpkin Sts., be taken

 

            Respectfully submitted,

            Henry S. McDaniel

            David C. Barrow,

            Committee.

 

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Report of Library committee

            The report of the Library Committee was made by Mr. Bower and was adopted with the exception of that portion recommending an appropriation of $500, which was referred to the Finance Committee.

 

L. Worrell petition

            The petition of L. Worrell to be allowed his degree when he has made up certain courses of study now lacking, was granted.

 

Revision of Manual

            On request of Mr. Hodgson further time was granted the committee on the revision of the Manual.

 

            The Board then took recess until tomorrow morning at 9:30 o’clock.

 

Athens, Ga June 17, 1913

 

The Board met this morning at 9:30 o’clock, present at roll call & during the day Messrs Brown, McDaniel, Simmons, McWhorter, Adams, Gober, Bower, Goetchius, Howell, Johnson, Newton, Thompson, Phinizy, Bennett, Hughes, White, Hodgson, Atkinson, Meldrim, McCants, Comer & Callaway.

 

            The minutes of the preceding session were read & confirmed.

 

Honorary Degrees

Mr Adams made the following report for the committee on Honorary Degrees, which was adopted:

            To the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia.

            The committee on Honorary Degrees submit the following, recommendations:

 

Sylavnus Morris LL.D.

1. That the Degree of LL.D. be conferred on Professor Sylvanus Morris, or Athens, Ga.

 

W.N. Ainsworth D.D.

1. That the degree of D.D. be conferred on the Rev. William N. Ainsworth, of Macon, Ga.

 

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Diplomas for Confederate Veterans

1. That the Chancellor be authorized to issue diplomas to such students now living as were in attendance upon the University from 1861 to 1865 and who left the University to enter the Confederate Army, or who were deprived of their diplomas because of the closing of the institution during the war between the states – the degrees to be conferred being those for which such students were regularly entered.

 

Samuel B. Adams,

Chairman of Committee.

 

S.S. Wallace Litt. D.

            Mr Gober moved to suspend the rules and confer the degree of Doctor of Letters on Prof. S.S. Wallace. the motion was carried & the degree ordered to be conferred.

 

Report of Ga. Med. Col.

            Mr. Callaway reported as president of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Medical College. The report was adopted.

 

M.M. Parks Nominated for LL.D.

            The name of President M.M. Parks of the Ga Normal and Industrial College was proposed for the degree of LL.D., & under the rules the nomination went over for one year.

 

            Mr. McWhorter, for the special committee on Alumni Bureau of Publicity made the following report which was adopted after a motion by Mr. Bennett to strike that section appropriating $50 per month from the Brown fund income had been lost.

 

            “To The Board of Trustees

            University of Georgia,

 

Alumni Bureau of Publicity

 

Gentlemen:

            Your committee having had under consideration the resolution relating to establishing a publicity department, beg leave to submit the following report;

 

1. We recommend that “The Alumni and Publicity Bureau” be established as of July 1^st next.

 

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1. We recommend that the manager be elected by the Prudential Committee.

 

1. We recommend that the salary of the manager be fixed at one hundred & fifty dollars per month, effective July 1^st next.

 

1. We recommend that the Prudential Committee, with the Chancellor, designate the office of the manager on the Campus.

 

Bureau of Publicity

1. We recommend that this officer shall have special charge of the publicity work of the University and that he be charged with furnishing date for the cataloging of the alumni, and in keeping in touch with their movements as suggested by the Alumni Association, and that the Prudential Committee, with the chancellor, designate the scope and extent of the duties of said manager and direct the discharge of such duties, subject to the control of this Board.

 

1. We recommend that such manager be provided with a stenographer at a salary of $50 per month, effective July 1^st next.

 

1. We recommend that $50 per month as of the repayments of the Brown Fund be appropriated to the payment to the salary of the stenographer as of July, next

 

Hamilton McWhorter

SB Adams

W.E. Simmons

Clark Howell

H.R. Goetchius

Committee

 

Nomination J.H. Lumpkin for LL.D.

The name of Hon. Joseph Henry Lumpkin, of Atlanta, was proposed for the degree of LL.D.,

 

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and under the rules the nomination went over for one year.

 

Degrees Conferred

            The following degrees were on motion ordered conferred upon members of the graduating classes:

 

Master of Arts

Charles Holmes Stone

 

Civil Engineer

Eralbert Talmadge Miller

 

Master of Science

Ruben Winfield Allen

 

Master of Science in Agriculture

Ross Renfroe Childs, Benjamin Harris Hunnicutt, Claude Merton Kiger

 

Bachelor of Arts

With honors  - Robert Hill Freeman, Ernest Lee Jackson, George Livingston Williams

 

Blake Blackshear Bivins,                       Charles Julian Bloch

William Hugh Boswell               James Buttolph Burch

Brantley Callaway                     Charles Edward Caverly, Jr

Forrest Cumming                                  Edgar Brown Dunlap

Edward Lee Floyd                    Howard Banks Harmon

James Guyton Johnson              Miley Kimball Johnson

David White Johnston, Jr.                     Louis Koplin

Thomas Jackson Lance             Theodore Sidney Moise, Jr.

Edward Morgenstern                Hiram Ray McLarty

Julian Lowe Robinson               Benjamin Isaac Segall

William Henry Smith                 Robert Tate Stevens

Samuel Harris Wiley                 Joseph Yampolsky

 

Bachelor of Science (General)

Alonzo Freeman Awtrey                       Simon Turner Brewton

William Edward Campbell, Jr.   Frank Carter

Edward Percival Clark              Hubert William Conklin

Zachary Stuart Cowan              Herman Averill Crane

 

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Wales Bryan Ingram                 Jack Watson Lindsay

Edwin Forrest McCarty                        Carl Cecil McCrary

George Henry Noble, Jr.                      Grady Padgett

George Albert Sancken                        Gustavus York

 

Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) 

Mark William Fitzpatrick (with honors)

Richard Tuggle Goodwyn, Jr.    Thomas Fred Jones

Henry Grady Kelly                   Florentino Severo Pina

Raul Estevan Pina                     Elmer Ingleby Ransom

John Rhodes Slade

 

Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)

Walter Bernard Hill.

 

Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)

Robert Lee Ballard                   William Tapley Bennett

William Jack Boyett                  Frank Davis Garrison

Robert Powell Howard             Julian Gordon Liddell

Luther Stephens Watson                       John Benjamin Williams

Wilbe Radford Wilson              Joseph Grady Woodruff

John Law Young

 

Bachelor of Law.

Olaf Johann Tolnas (with honors)

Marion Hendricks Allen                        Aubrey Oliver Bray

Pope Furman Brock                 Patrick Mell Cheney, Jr.

Mark Waverly Cauble              William Alexander Cunningham

DeWitt Talmadge Deen                        Samuel Kenney Dick

Robert DeWitt Duke                Charles William Gunnels

Hiles Hamilton                          Harold Charles Hutchens

Weyland Hudson Lanier                       James Montgomery Lynch

William Azmer Mann                Lewis Archibald Mills, Jr.

John Brazee Morris                  Charles Henderson Newsom

 

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Robert Marion Nicholson                     Robert Sheldon Raiford

Henry Levy Rogers                   David Augustine Russell

Frank Muir Scarlett, Jr.                         Henry Tucker Singleton

Parke Skelton                           Eugene Franklin Spradlin

William Milton Thomas             Roy William Wallace

Henry Grady Wood.

 

Graduate in Pharmacy

Robert Emmett Butterly                        William Adolphus Orr

Addison Loyd Norman             Henry Grady Parrish

 

            The Board took recess until 3 p.m., and at that hour re-assembled.

 

Gov. Elect Slaton

            Governor elect John M. Slaton appeared, in accordance with the invitation previously extended, and on motion of Mr. Howell addressed the Board.

 

Carnegie Foundation

            Mr. Callaway raised the question of the relation of this institution to the Carnegie Foundation and after information had been given by the Chancellor, on motion it was ordered that the chairman appoint a committee of two or three members to take up this matter in co-operation with the Chancellor, with a view to investigate and see what can be done. The committee was announced as follows: Messrs, Callaway, Hodgson, McWhorter & the Chancellor

 

LL.D. Conferred on Hon. P.W. Meldrim         

            Mr. Adams moved that the rules be suspended and the honorary degree of Doctor of Law be conferred on Mr. Peter W. Meldrim; and a rising vote the rules were unanimously suspended and the degree ordered to be conferred.

 

Fraternities

            A report from the faculty on the matter of fraternity invitations, in response to a communication referred to it at the last annual session of this Board, was on motion received & adopted. (See Book of Reports)

 

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Dist. Agr. Schools

            Mr. Conner reported the failure of one of the District Agriculture Schools to file a report and asked direction of the Board. On motion the matter was referred to the Legislative Committee, to take action already recommended by the Laws & Discipline committee, and the Secretary was directed to furnish that committee with a copy of this action.

 

Library Report

            At request of the Library Committee, unanimous consent was granted to the withdrawal of its report in order that the words “in the annual reports” might be stricken.

 

Report of State Normal School

            The report of the chairman of the Board of Trustees of the State Normal School was on motion received and adopted.

 

            Mr. Bennett was granted permission to file the following protest against the action of the Board taken at the morning session today:

 

Protest of Mr. Bennett

Athens, Ga June 17, 1913

            I am in hearty accord with the Board of Trustees in establishing an Alumni Bureau, and believe that it is a wise and proper step and will greatly advance the interests of the University. I desire however, to enter my protest against that part of the resolution which authorizes the expenditure of $600 per annum of the Charles McDonald Brown scholarship fund to assist in the support of the said Bureau. I believe that to do so is in violation of the spirit, if not the letter, of the terms of the donation made by Governor Brown to the University of Georgia.

 

            I feel that all trusts confided to the Board should be guarded with the utmost care and caution, & the terms thereof literally complied with. Entertaining these views I desire

 

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to enter this my protest to the resolution this day adopted by the Board, which, in my opinion, seeks to direct the use of $600 annually of the fund, and humbly beg that this protest be entered on the minutes of the Board.

 

                        John W. Bennett

                        A member of the Board from

                        the 11^th Congressional District.

 

4^th Dist Agr. School

            On motion of Mr. Goetchius, the Fourth District Agricultural School was allowed to file its report, provided it be filed within thirty days.

 

Residences on Campus

            That part of the report of the property committee with regard to building of residences on the campus by members of the faculty was taken up, and on motion it was referred to the Prudential Committee with a request for a report at the next meeting of the Board, whether special or annual.

 

            On motion recess was taken until tomorrow morning at 9:30 o’clock.

 

Athens Ga June 18, 1913

The Board met this morning at 9:30 o’clock, present Governor Brown & Messrs McDaniel, Gober, Simmons, McWhorter, Adams, Bower, Goetchius, Howell, Johnson, Newton, Thompson, Phinizy, Bennett, Hughes, White, Hodgson, Atkinson, Meldrim, McCants, Conner & Callaway.

 

            The minutes of the preceding session were read & confirmed.

 

            Mr Adams, for the committee on Laws & Discipline made the following report which was adopted:

 

            To the Board of Trustees

            University of Georgia:

The committee on Laws and Discipline, to

 

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Board of Visitors Report

Whom was referred the report of the Board of Visitors, beg to say that the matters referred to looking to the improvement & development of the University, have received, to the extent of out limited means, the consideration and action of the Board of Trustees. This able and exhaustive report shows that the Board of Visitors is in full sympathy with this improvement and development and we welcome their aid and encouragement.

 

                                    Samuel B. Adams

                                    Chairman

 

            Mr. Gober introduced the following resolution which was adopted:

 

Needs of University System

            “Resolved, That the Chancellor be requested to take up with the different heads of Colleges in the University system and obtain a statement of their needs and what amounts for which they will apply to the legislature, and that from such information he make up a budget to present to the legislature for appropriations.

 

            “Resolved further, that outside of the fund for maintenance, it is the sense of the Board that the most urgent need of the University is a central heating plant and dormitory.”

 

Supplemental Report Finance Committee

            Mr. Simmons for the Finance Committee submitted a supplemental report, which was adopted. (See Book of Reports).

 

            Mr. Goetchius introduced the following resolution which was adopted.

 

Harrison Co. Prize

            Resolved, That the Law Department be authorized to award what is known as the Harrison Co. Prize to the student in its department deserving such prize as the most meritorious

 

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in the cause for the two preceding years and that same can be so announced at the regular commencement exercise.

 

Property of Committee Report

            The report of the Property Committee was adopted except that portion as to building professor’s residences on the campus, which had already been referred to the Prudential Committee & with appropriations to cover the recommendation restricted to $4000, as already reported by the Finance Committee.

 

R.C. Wilson’s Rank

            On motion of Mr. Adams so much of the report of the laws & Discipline Committee as refers to the advancement of Dr. R.C. Wilson to the position of Associate Professor was reconsidered, he being already a full Professor, and then that part of the report was stricken.

 

Degree of Doctor of Pedagogy for Prof. Stewart

            Mr. Adams for the committee on Honorary Degrees recommended that the degree of Doctor of Pedagogy be conferred on Prof. Joseph S. Stewart. The report of the Committee was adopted the degree ordered to be conferred.

 

 

Attendance on Public Exercises

            Mr Howell introduced the following resolution which was adopted:

            Whereas, it appears that there is a growing indifference among the students and the citizens of Athens generally, to the public exercises of the commencement season.

 

            Resolved, that this matter be referred to the Chancellor & the Prudential Committee with the view of having their ascertain the cause of the trouble and reporting to this Board at its next meeting what remedial steps should be taken to insure a more representative attendance at the commencement exercise.

 

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            The Board then adjourned to meet in Atlanta upon the call of the Chairman.

 

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Atlanta, Ga July 10, 1913

            The Board met, pursuant to the call of the chairman, in the State Library at 11a.m. & was opened with prayer by the Chancellor.

 

Present

            There were present Chairman McDaniel, and Messrs. White, Meldrim, Simmons, Hodgson, Gober, Harris, McCants, Atkinson, Bower, Adams, Johnson, McWhorter, Newton, Conner, Callaway, Bennett, Howell & Governor Slaton. The excuse of Senator Bacon, who was detained in Washington by office duties and that of Mr. Goetchius, detained by illness, were read and they were excused from attendance at this meeting.

 

Ga. Industrial College

            On the invitation of the chair representatives of the several branches reported on the needs of their respective institutions. Among other items it developed that it seemed necessary to purchase a tract of land contiguous to the lands of the Industrial College near Savannah, belonging to General Meldrim, which he has allowed the college to use. On motion of Mr. Bennett, the legislative committee was requested to take up this matter & also to have released for the purchase of this land certain funds appropriated several years ago for a heating plant, & have the purchase arranged by the general assembly. By the general consent, General Meldrim was excused from voting on the question.

 

            After some discussion, the following motion, offered by General Meldrim, was unanimously adopted:

 

            Resolved:

1. That the Chancellor of the University and the heads of the several branches thereof be authorized to present to the committees on appropriations the needs of their several institutions.

 

1. That the Board of Trustees of the University of Ga., having due regard to their         

 

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present condition of the State Treasury, is of the opinion that the condition of the State Treasury does not authorize at this time appropriations except for maintenance.

 

1. That the following amounts be and are hereby asked for the maintenance of the institutions herein named:

 

Budget

Present App.    Increase                       Total

Univ. of Ga. proper                  52,500.00        10,000.00        62,500.00

Summer School                                      5,000.00        ------------        5,000.00

North Ga. Agr. College                        21,500.00          3,500.00        25,000.00

School of Technology               80,000.00        10,000.00        90,000.00

Ga. No. & Ind. College                        52,500.00          7,500.00        60,000.00

College of Agriculture              

                           Maintenance              60,000.00        10,000.00        70,000.00

                           Extension work                      40,000.00        30,000.00        70,000.00

                           Farmer’s Institutes       2,500.00        ------------        2,500.00

                           Hog Cholera Serum     3,000.00        ------------        3,000.00

               State Normal School 47,500.00          7,500.00        55,000.00

               Medical College        ------------      30,000.00        30,000.00

               South Ga. Nor. College         25,000.00        ------------      25,000.00

 

1. That no special appropriations be urged at this session of the legislature to any particular institution.

                                                                                                                                                     

            Mr. Hodgson reported from the Prudential Committee on the matter of arranging a form of lease for professors houses on the campus, and the matter was, on motion, referred to the Prudential Committee and the Chancellor with discretionary power to act.

 

            On motion the Board took recess until 2:50 p.m.

 

            Re-assembling after the recess, the Board appeared before the committee on appropriations of the House, and the needs of the several

 

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            institutions were presented to the committee by various representatives on the invitation of the Chancellor

 

            The Board then adjourned.

 

Diplomas

During the session 1913 – 1914, since the adjournment of the Board of Trustees and by authority previously conferred, diplomas were awarded the following:

 

Loyd Worrall – B.S. in Agriculture

 

Delver Solomon Strickland – B.L.

 

Donald Theodore McKinnon - B.L.

 

Bachelor of Arts Diplomas were awarded the following Confederate Veterans under resolution of session of 1913

 

Diplomas Confederate Veterans

1862 – John Harris Alexander – Tuskegee, Ala

1861 – George Baler Atkinson – Maxeys, Ga

1863 – Henry Clay Belcher -  Dalton, Ga 

1860 – John Hampton Belcher – Banton, La

1864 – James Norwood Belcher – Calhoun Falls, SC

1863 – Matthew Pierce Briscoe – Athens, Ga

1864 – S. Brown – Meridian, Miss.

1864 - Gideon Douse Harris – Columbus, Miss.

1865 – Henry Hillyer – Atlanta, Ga

1862 – James Marion Jackson – La Fayette, GA

1865 - Lawrence Lippman, Savannah, GA

1862 – William M. Middlebrooks – Atlanta, Ga

1864 – John I. Stoddard – Washington, D.C.

1863 – James Dudley Thomas – Rome, Ga

1865 – Edwin Gardner Weed – Jacksonville, Fla

1864 – John Waring Weed – New York City

1865 – John Richards White – White Hall, Ga

1865 – Edwin Leigh Wright – Smyrna, Ga

 

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Present

            The Board of Trustees met at four o’clock this afternoon, present Messrs. McDaniel, Gober, Simmons, McWhorter, Hayes, Goetchius, Howell, Daniel, Johnson, Newton, White, Hodgson, Harris, Atkinson, Meldrim, McCants, Miller, Conner & Callaway.

 

Prayer by Chancellor

            The Board was called to order by Chairman McDaniel and the session was opened with prayer by Chancellor Barrow.

 

Excuses presented

            Excuses were rendered by Messrs Bennett, Brown, Harris and Hughes. These members were excused from attendance for the length of time requested.

 

Minutes read & approved

            The minutes of the preceding meeting were read & confirmed.

 

Prud. Com. minutes read & approved.

            The minutes of the Prudential Committee were read and approved.

 

Suggestion Rev. J.A. Sharpe for Hon. Degree referred to Com.

            The suggestion of Rev. J.A. Sharpe for an honorary degree was referred to the committee on honorary degrees.

 

Invitation of Univ. German Club.

            The invitation of the University German Club was read to the Board.

 

Standing Committees   

The chairman announced the following standing committees:

 

Laws & Discipline – Callaway, Gober, Meldrim, Howell & Goetchius.

 

Finance – Simmons, White, Atkinson

 

Honorary Degrees – Adams, Conner, the Chancellor

 

Brown Fund – McWhorter, Bennett, Hayes

 

Property – Gober, Newton, Hodgson, Daniel

 

Insurance – Simmons, McWhorter, White

 

Library – Phinizy, Miller, Goetchius

 

Auditing – Thompson, Johnson, McCants

 

Branch Colleges – Atkinson, Harris, Callaway, Meldrim, Miller, McCants.

 

Invitations – Johnson, Goetchius, Bennett, Bower,

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Atkinson, Miller.

 

Legislative – Gober, Simmons, Howell, Conner, Thompson, Callaway, Goetchius, McWhorter, Newton.

 

Chancellor’s Report

            Chancellor Barrow read his report, which on motion of Mr. Simmons was referred to the appropriate committees.

 

Remarks in regard to his contemplated resignation.

            The Chancellor after reading his report made a few remarks in regard to his contemplated resignation a year hence.

 

            Mr. McWhorter introduced the following resolution which was unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

 

Resolution of protest unanimously adopted

“Resolved, That the Board Expresses its unreserved appreciation of Dr. David C. Barrow as Chancellor of the University and earnestly requests that he will not contemplate now or in the future resigning the duties of his great office, which he discharges with signal ability, fidelity and success, and in which he is rendering notable service to his alma mater and to his state.

 

            “Resolved, That a copy of the resolution be sent to Chancellor Barrow and to the press of the state.”

 

Hours for session fixed.

            On motion of Mr. Gober the following hours for session were fixed: 9:30 to 1:30, 4 to 5:30.

 

Treasurers Report

            The report of the treasurer was read and referred to the finance committee.

 

Reports of Branch Colleges.

            Mr Harris reported for the Georgia School of Technology, Mr. Meldrim for the Ga. Industrial College for Colored Youths, and Mr. McCants for the North Ga. Agr. College, and the reports were referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.

 

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Presentation of new members Daniel & Miller.

            Chairman McDaniel called the attention of the Board to the presence of two new members, Messrs. Daniel and Miller, and introduced them to the Board.

 

Invitation of Senior Class to attend Opening White Way.

            The invitation of the Senior Class to the Board to attend the opening of the White Way tonight was read and on motion of Mr. Gober the secretary was instructed to acknowledge the receipt of the same and to express the appreciation of the Board.

 

Adjournment

            The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:30 o’clock.

 

June 12, 1914

Absentees.

The Board met this morning at 9:30 o’clock, all members present except Messrs. Bower, Thompson, Phinizy & Hughes.

 

Minutes.

Minutes of the 11^th inst. read and approved.

 

Diplomas for old veterans.

            The Chancellor presented a statement as to the work done in securing information as to old veterans and conferring diplomas on the same.

 

Phinizy proposal to adv. Univ in Auga  [Augusta] Herald & Athens [Herald] committed

            A letter from Mr. Bowden Phinizy as to advertising the University in trade Editions of the Augusta Herald and Athens Herald was referred to the Laws & Discipline Committee.

 

Diploma of first Graduating Class.

            A letter in regard to purchasing a diploma of a member of the first graduating class was referred to the Laws & Discipline Committee.

 

Proposed Litt. D. for Dr. L.L. Knight

            A letter in regard to conferring the degree of Litt. D. on Lucien L. Knight, was referred to the Honorary Degrees committee.

 

            The recommendation of the Chancellor that Dr. R.C. Wilson be placed in charge of the

 

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Pharmacy Dep. R.C. Wilson

Pharmacy Department was referred to the Laws & Discipline committee.

 

Salary increase referred to Com.

Certain recommendations as to increases in salaries were referred to the Laws & Discipline committee.

 

Report State N.S.

            Mr. Miller reported for the State Normal School and the report was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.

 

Report of State College of Agriculture

            Mr. Conner, President of the Board of Trustees of the State College of Agriculture, submitted his annual report, which was received and ordered filed.

 

Visit to Ag. College & Farm

            On motion of Mr. Daniel it was decided to visit the Agricultural College and farm Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock.

 

Report of G.N. & I.

            Mr. Atkinson reported for the Girls Normal & Industrial College and the report was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.

 

Library committee

            Chairman McDaniel made certain changes in the Library Committee and announced the new committee as follows: Messrs. Goetchius, Miller & Daniel.

 

Gov. Slaton takes seat with the Board.

            Governor Slaton appeared and took his seat with the Board.

 

Permission to sell ices on campus during Com. granted to Miss Rutherford

            Miss Mildred Rutherford asked permission to sell ices on the campus during Commencement for the benefit of the City YWCA. On motion of Gov. Slaton, the rules were suspended by a vote of 9 to 4 and the permission asked for was granted.

 

T.W. Reed reelected Sec. & Treas & Reg for 3 years.

            On motion of Mr. Simmons, T.W. Reed was re-elected as Secretary, Treasurer & Registrar for the period of three years, Mr. Simmons casting the vote of the Board.

 

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Correspondence on Smith-Lever Bill

            On the reconvening of the Board this afternoon the secretary read the correspondence between Chairman McDaniel, Chancellor Barrow, President Soule, & Governor Slaton as to the appropriations under the Smith – Lever bill. This correspondence was ordered in the book of reports.

 

Report of Property Committee

            The property committee made its report and the report was referred to the finance committee. [See Book of Reports, Page __ (left blank)]

 

Report of Laws & Discipline Com.

            The Committee on Laws & Discipline reported through Mr. Callaway and the report was disposed of serration as voted below:

 

Report of Committee on Laws & Discipline

Omission from Catalogue of students at Normal College Valdosta

1. We note that the summary of students in the catalogue does not include the students at the Normal College at Valdosta, and learn from the Chancellor that no report from that college was made. We recommend that the Chancellor write to the President of the College and call his attention to the omission and request that the proper reports be forwarded in the future. [This section was adopted.]

 

Appropriation for Chemistry Dept.

1. Chemistry – We approve the appropriation asked for this department, to-wit, $250 for apparatus and $100 for completion of drought closets and shelving. [This section was referred to the Finance Committee]

 

Two Assistants for Dr. Campbell recommended

1. We recommend that Dr. Campbell be authorized to appoint two student assistants at $100 each per annum and that the appropriation of $200 for apparatus be granted. [This section was referred to the Finance Committee]

 

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Engineering Department

1. Civil Engineering – We recommend that Prof. S.B. Slack be elected Adjunct professor at a salary of $1350 and that the appropriations of $150 for student assistants and $50 for expenses of annual camp & survey be granted. [This section was referred to the Finance Committee]

 

While we think a testing machine for road extension work very desirable the cost of $1500 is more than the Board can afford to appropriate unless the Board is willing to ask the General Assembly for a special appropriation for this purpose [This section referred to Finance Committee]

 

Hist & Pol. Science

1. History & Political Science. – We recommend that the appropriation of $150 for this department be granted. [This section was referred to the Finance Committee].

 

Math Dept.

1. Mathematics. – We recommend that the selection of a tutor for this department to take the place of Mr. Cumming be left to the Prudential Committee. [This section was adopted.]

 

Romance Languages

1. Romance Languages. – We recommend an appropriation of $75 to purchase a typewriter with French accent types. [This section was referred to the Finance Committee].

 

Physics

1. Physics. – We recommend an appropriation of $500 for equipment and that Mr. E.A. Bailey be elected tutor at a salary of $500. [This section was referred to the Finance Committee, it being understood that Mr. Bailey is elected to this place if the Finance Committee fronts for the salary].

 

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Electrical Engineering

1. Electrical Engineering – we recommend that an appropriation be made of $500 for apparatus and maintenance [This section was referred to the Finance committee.]

 

Applied Economics

1. Applied Economics. – We recommend that an instructor be employed in this department at a salary of $1200 and that he be elected by the Prudential Committee upon the nomination of the Chancellor. We think this important [This section was referred to the Finance Committee].

 

Graduate School

1. Graduate Schools – We commend the work being done by this school, but doubt if the Board has sufficient funds to make pecuniary recognition of the services of the professors as recommended by the Chancellor. [This section was adopted].

 

Law School

1. Law Schools – We recommend that the salary of Mr. H.A. Nix be increased from $600 to $1000. It is Estimated that the receipts from this department will take care of this increase in salary. [This section was referred to the Finance Committee.]

 

Pharmacy

1. Pharmacy – We recommend that Dr. R.C. Wilson be put in charge of this department as Professor of Pharmacy at a salary of $2200, he being entitled to this increase under the service rule. Also that an assistant in this department be elected by the Prudential Committee at a salary not over $600. [This section was adopted]

 

Infirmary

1. College Infirmary – We recommend that the Chancellor be authorized to enlarge the college Infirmary whenever sufficient funds for that purpose

 

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        are obtained [This section was adopted.]

 

Co-operative Store.

1. Co-operative store. – We recommend that the operation of a co-operative store be permitted on the campus for the benefit of the students under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the chancellor and subject to his complete control and regulation. [This section was re-committed to the Committee.

 

Summer School

1. Summer School. – We endorse the chancellor’s recommendation that the legislature be requested to appropriate an additional sum of $2500 for the summer school. [This section was amended by adding the words, “if the legislative committee of this Board deem such a step advisable,” and as amended, the section was adopted.]

 

Use of Convicts

1. Use of convicts – We recommend that the Secretary of this Board write to the Prison commission expressing the thanks and appreciation of the Board for sending convicts here to work and improve the state’s property and express the desire of the Board that they be continued for another year. Also that the thanks of the Board be extended to the Board of Commissioners of Clarke County for the liberal contract in regard to the care and keeping of these convicts. [This section was adopted]

 

Gen. Ed. Boards.

1. General Education Board. – We recommend that the secretary of the Board write to Dr. Buttwick, Secretary of the General Education Board, expressing our appreciation of the appropriation of $2000 as a part of the expenses of the Department of Secondary

 

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Education and asked continuation of the appropriation. [This section was adopted]

 

1. Dean of Franklin College – We recommend that the Dean of Franklin College be authorized to employ a book keeper at $900 a year in lieu of his present stenographer at a cost of $150 per year. [This section was referred to the Finance Committee.]

 

Election of Professors

1. We recommend that the following professors be permanently elected to the positions they hold

H.W. Odum, associate professor Educational Sociology & Rural Economics

C.R. Fountain, adjunct professor of Physics

S.B. Slack, adjunct professor Civil Engineering

[This section was adopted]

 

DeRenne – Brooks correspondence regard to chair So. History refer

            Correspondence between Mr. W.J. DeRenne and Dr. R.P. Brooks in reference to an endowment of the chair of Southern History was referred to the Laws & Discipline Committee.

           

Names Chancellor Barrow for Sc. D. Dr. Sanford for Litt. D. Referred to Com.

            The names of Chancellor Barrow for the degree of Sc. D. and Prof S.V. Sanford for the degree of Litt. D. were presented by Mr. Gober at the request of the trustees of the Ga School of Technology. Referred to the Committee on Honorary Degrees.

 

Athletic Fee-

            Mr. McWhorter introduced a resolution as to the fixing of an athletic fee, CR. (?), and it was referred to the Laws & Disciple Committee.

 

Report of Brown Fund Committee.

            Mr. McWhorter made the report for the Brown Fund Committee, and the report was adopted. [See Book of Reports, Page 73]

 

Dr. K.C. Matheson recommended for the degree LLD

            Dr. Kenneth G. Matheson was nominated by Messrs. Simmons and Gober for the

 

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degree of LLD.

 

Members Excused from attendance.

            Messrs. Miller, Hayes and Hodgson were excused from attending the sessions of the Board, Mr. Miller and Mr. Hayes for the session, Mr. Hodgson for Monday and Tuesday.

 

Adjournment.

            The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:30 o’clock

 

June 13, 1914

 

Absentees.

The Board met this morning at 9:30 o’clock, present all members except Messrs Slaton, Hayes, Bower, Thompson, Phinizy, Hughes, Harris & Miller.

 

Minutes.

Minutes read and approved.

 

Allen Fort presented for Degree D.D.

            The name of Rev. Allen Fort was presented for the degree of D.D., and was referred to the committee on Honorary Degrees.

 

Board of Visitors Report.

            The Board of Visitors made its report and a recess of ten minutes was taken in order that the members of this Board might meet the members of the Board of Visitors.

 

Georgian Magazine Referred to Prud. Com.

            A committee of students appeared before the Board on behalf of The Georgian, the University Magazine. A plan for the rehabilitation of this magazine was presented to the trustees by Mr. Victor Victor, and on motion of Mr. Howell the whole matter was referred to the Prudential committee with power to act. Later on Mr. Howell, with the permission of the Board, amended his motion so as to include other literary publications of the University.

 

Report Ga. Medical College.

            Mr. Callaway reported the Ga. Medical College and the report was referred to the

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Committee on Branch Colleges.

 

Report of Committee on Honorary Degrees

            Mr. Adams made the following report for the committee on Honorary Degrees & it was adopted.

 

Joseph Henry Lumpkin – LLD.

            “The committee on Honorary Degrees recommend that the degree of LLD be conferred upon Hon. Joseph Henry Lumpkin, a member of the Supreme Court of Georgia;

 

David C. Barrow Sc. D.

(2) We approve the recommendation of the local Board of the Ga School of Technology to the effect that the degree of Doctor of Science be conferred on Chancellor David C. Barrow,

 

S.V. Sanford Litt. D.

and that the degree of Doctor of Literature be conferred on Prof. S.V. Sanford;

 

(3) We recommend that the degree of DD be conferred on Rev. Luke G. Johnson, of Atlanta, Ga”

 

Motion to Suspend Rules & Confer degrees LLD on J.M. Pound & M.M. Parks Lost.

            Chancellor Barrow moved to suspend the rules and confer the degree of LL.D. on Messrs. Jere M. Pound and Marion M. Parks. The motion was lost by a vote of 6 to 9.

 

Report of Library Committee.

            Mr. Goetchius reported for the Library Committee and the report was adopted. [See Book of Reports, Page 75]

 

Finance Committee

            Mr. Simmons presented the report of the Finance Committee and the report was adopted. [See Book of Reports, Page 71].

 

Insurance Committee

            Mr Simmons reported for the Insurance committee and the report was adopted. [See Back of Reports, Page 77]

 

Leave of Absence Mr. Howell

            Mr. Howell was granted leave of absence for Monday.

 

            The Board adjourned until Monday morning at 9:30.

 

Laws & Discipline Com.

* The report of the Laws & Discipline Committee made today should have been recorded here. It is recorded on Pages 954-955 & 956.

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Absentees

            The Board met this morning at 9:30 o’clock, all members present except Messrs. Slaton, Hayes, Howell, Thompson, Phinizy, Hughes, Hodgson, Harris and Miller.

 

Botany Dept Conference with Ag. Trustees Referred to Pru. Com.

            Chancellor Barrow reported the results of a conference with Messrs. Conner and Newton, of the Board of Trustees of the State College of Agriculture as to the proposition concerning the Botany Department. The matter was referred to the Prudential Committee with power to act.

 

Committee on Law Library.

            The chairman announced as a standing committee the committee on law library, consisting of Messrs. Gober McWhorter and Simmons.

 

Infirmary Fee.

            On motion of Mr. McWhorter the infirmary was added to the resolution regarding the ten dollar fee that is to be charged students in the future, so that the infirmary will partake of a division of that fee alone with the gymnasium and the athletic association.

 

Time for Military Ex Change.

            On motion of Mr. Bennett the Board by a vote of 8 to 4 decided to change the time of holding the military exercises from Monday of Commencement week to the preceding Friday.

 

Committee appointed to appear before Carnegie Board

            Mr. J.M. Callum was granted the privilege of appearing before the Board of Tuesday.

 

            The Board took recess until afternoon.

 

            At the afternoon session Mr. Callaway submitted the following resolution which was adopted:

 

            “Your committee begs leave to report that all efforts to get Dr. Pritchett, the secretary of the Carnegie Board, to visit Athens, during the past year have failed. He inspected the

 

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Medical Department of the University at Augusta last fall and promised to return during the spring at which time we hoped to get him to come to Athens, but he was prevented from coming to Georgia during the spring.

 

            “We believe that the University of Georgia is entitled to membership in the Carnegie Foundation but that no progress will be made unless we make formal application to the Board and have a committee to appear before the Board and present the claims of the University.

 

Committee: The Chancellor, Mr. Callaway, Dr. White.

            “Your committee therefore recommends that a committee of three be appointed, consisting of the chancellor, one member of the Board and one member of the Faculty, to appear before the Carnegie Board at its next meeting, or at such time as they can get a hearing, and present the claims of the State University for membership in the Carnegie Foundation. The expenses of said committee to be borne by the University.” The committee was named,  county (?) or the Chancellor, Mr. Callaway, & Dr. HC White.

 

Dr. F.M. Ridley A.B. as of Class of 1875

            On motion of Mr. Gober the degree of Bachelor of Arts was ordered to be conferred, extra ordinance, upon Dr. Francis Morris Ridley, as the Class of 1875.

 

Fellows in Chemistry.

            Mr. Meldrim introduced a resolution as to the Employment of two fellows in Chemistry for the session of 1915-1916. This was referred to the Laws & Discipline Committee.

 

            The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning.

 

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Absentees.

            The Board met this morning at 9:30 o’clock, present all members except Messrs. Slaton, Hayes, Phinizy, Hughes, Harris & Miller.

 

Minutes

            The minutes of the preceding session were read and approved.

 

            Mr. Goetchius introduced a resolution as to speeches on commencement occasions by the students of the college and its branches and after some discussion it was amended and passed as follows:

 

Resolution Mr. Goetchius examination of paper & speeches to be delivered at commencement.

            “Resolved, That it is the sense of this Board that the rule as to examination of the papers of speeches of the students for the chapel exercises shall be strictly enforced and that in the future all the papers or speeches of representatives of the several colleges shall be first submitted to the chancellor, and nothing violating of the present rules shall be permitted therein.”

 

Resolution on Attendance on Commencement

            Mr. Goetchius also introduced a resolution as to attendance on commencement exercises at the chapel, which was referred to the Laws & Discipline Committee.

 

Assignment of Trustees to Branch Colleges.

            The announcement of assignments of the trustees to the several branch college boards, for a period of two years from Oct 3, 1914, was made by Chairman McDaniel as follows:

 

            State College of Agriculture – Newton, Bennett, Hughes.

 

            North Ga Agriculture College – Hodgson, Thompson, Johnson

 

            School of Technology – Gober, Simmons, Howell

 

            State Normal School – Daniel, Hayes, McWhorter

 

            Ga Medical College – Phinizy, White, Newton

 

            Ga Industrial College – Bennett, Newton, Bower

 

            Ga Normal & Industrial College – Adams, Goetchius, Bennett

 

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Med. Dept. arrangement Emory & Mercer relative to conferring degrees approved.

 

The following resolution by Mr. Callaway was adopted:

            “That the proposed plan of the Medical Department to enter into arrangement with Mercer University and Emory College whereby these institutions will confer upon students of the Medical College, who have completed two years course in such literary colleges, the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medicine upon certificates of satisfactory work in the Medical Department of the University, meets with the approval of this Board:”

 

Report Laws & Dis. Com.

            The following report of the Laws & Discipline Committee was made by Mr. Callaway on Saturday, June 13^th and should have been written into the minutes for that day:

 

1. “Your committee had Dr. Reade to appear before us and explain the needs of the Department of Botany. He asks for an assistant Professor at $1200, and $1200 for a conservatory and garden, also $500 for equipment. We think this a very important department, especially to the work of the College of Agriculture, and therefore recommend that all of the requests be granted, provided the necessary funds can be secured. We therefore reconvened that the chancellor take this matter up with the authorities of the State College of Agriculture and see if an arrangement can be made whereby the Agriculture College shall pay ½ the cost of this department & if so we then recommend that all the requests be granted. [This section was adopted]

 

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Athletic Fee.

1. That the Prudential Committee be authorized to fix a fee not exceeding Ten ($10.00) Dollars for each student registering in the University, for the support and maintenance of Athletics and gymnasium, said fee to admit each student paying the same to all athletic contests without paying any further charge therefore, and the benefits of the gymnasium, That said fee be divided by the Prudential Committee between the Athletic Association and the gymnasium, as may be considered fair and Equitable.” [This section was adopted.]

 

Excuse from Drill of Foot-ball & Base-ball men

1. That any student regularly accepted on the football or baseball team for any current year may be excused from military duty by the Prudential Committee on the recommendation of the Physical Direction, approved by the Chancellor. [This section was adopted].

 

Chancellor, Dean, & Pres. Soule – plenary power to schedule all games. – on recom. of Phys. Director

1. That the Chancellor and Deans Snelling & Soule, upon the recommendation of the Physical Direction, be vested with plenary power to schedule all of the intercollegiate games of the Athletic teams [This section was adopted]

 

No authority to purchase diplomas

1. We are of the opinion that it is unwise to set a precedent of buying diplomas. We therefore recommend that the Chancellor inform Mrs. Jones that the Board has no authority to appropriate money for the purchase of diplomas. [This section was adopted]

 

DeRenne Prop. Accepted.

1. That Mr. DeRenne’s proposition be accepted upon the following terms:

1^st That Mr Brooks be made full professor

 

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DeRenne Prop.

of Southern History, which will carry his salary to $2200.

 

Terms of Acceptance.

            2^nd That in view of the patriotic contribution to the cause of Georgia history by Mr. DeRenne, we recommend that His department be called the “W.J. DeRenne Chair of Southern History.”

 

            3^rd. That the circumstances as to the salary of Prof. Brooks be fully explained to Mr. DeRenne and that he be requested to make his offer $400 per annum for four years instead of $600 per annum for three years, as contained in his letter. [This section was adopted].

 

Advertising Prop. Declined.

1. We recommend that the advertising proposition be declined for want of sufficient funds. [Adopted]

 

Co-op Store authorized.

1. We renew our recommendation that the proposed co-operation store for the benefit of Faculty and Students of the University as now being chartered be permitted to operate on the campus under complete control and regulation by the Chancellor. [This section was adopted.]

 

The following degrees as recommended by the Faculty were ordered conferred:

 

Recommended for Degrees. M.A.

 

Master of Arts.

Edward Percival Clark,                         Mary Dorothy Lyndon,                         Charles Henderson Newsome.

 

Master of Science in Agriculture.

Lloyd Worrall

 

Bachelor of Arts

AB

Aaron Blum Bernd

Hoyt Henry Whelchel        [Both] with honors

 

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Ernest Aubrey Bailey,               Henry Towns Maddux

George Barnes Barrett              Thomas Allan Maxwell.

James Young Bowen                Frances Marion Moise

Thomas Jefferson Collins                      Charles Baldwin McDaniel Jr.

Arthur Gibbes Crafts                Robert Ligon McWhorter

Mason Jones Florence              Erle Ewart Peacock

Casper Ira Funkenstein             Henry McDaniel Pitts

William Winchester Hardaway  William Gordon Preston

William Edgar Hitchcock                      Edgar Rudolph Pund

Frank Alexander Holden                       John Donald Wade

Fred Capers Jordan                  Herbert Daniel Williams

 

Bachelor of Science (General)

David Knox McKamy, with honors.

B.S. Gen

Enoch Blasingame Benson,       LeRoy Michael

Dana Blackmar, Jr.                   John Edward McDonald

Tinsley Rucker Ginn                  Russell Hugo Patterson

Claude Luke Gray                    David Roscoe Peacock

Julian Cooper Howard              Richard Newelt Schwab

Pierce Merry                            Guy Summerour

 

B.S.C.E.

Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)

Theodore Markwalter Von Sprecken, with honors.

Frank Washington Cheney                    Chauncey Vance Middlebrooks

Arturo Diaz                              Cadesman Pope

Bob Jake Fletcher                    Robert Dunham Short

Goley Holder                            Thomas Davenport Symmes

Alphonse Anderson Winter

 

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Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)

Thomas Lyne Asbury,               Clarence Elwood Martin

Wing Ting Austin                      William Clyde Nanney

Clarence Avery Bryant             Edward Barbara O’Kelley

Charles Buchwald                     Everette Patman

Jefferson Irwin Davis                Lennie Groover Proctor

Edward Carleton Dillard                       Henry Heino Rothe

James Augustine Johnson                      Robert O’Neal Suddath

DeWitt Wilson Loyd                 Paul Tabor

Edison Collins Westbrook

James Force Hart, as of the class of 1902

 

Bachelor of Law

Henry Dozier Russell, with honors.

Virgil Emory Adams                 Allen Napoleon Kiffer

Ernie Adamson                         Jay Weirs Kieve

Willis Moses Avera                  Emil Watson Leard

Ulrich Joseph Bennett               Walter Felix McDaniel

John Lamar Booth                    John Edward McDonald

Luther Hoyt Boswell                 Walter Raleigh McDonald

Simon Turner Brewton              Donald Theodore McKinnon

William Le Grand Bryan                       William King Meadow

Walter Hatton Burt                   Francis Hamilton Miller

Samuel Adams Cann                Olin Stephen Pace

Frank Carter                            Charles Orville Parker

Bentley Hart Chappell               David Roscoe Peacock

Isaac Perry Cooke                   Edgar Legare Pennington

John Martin Cowart                  Ivey Washington Rountree

David Robert Cumming                        Francis Walker Salley

Carlton Carlisle Davis               Edward Lowe Semple

John Prior Edwards                  Augustus Octavius Bacon Sparks

Walker Reynolds Flournoy       Delver Solomon Strickland

Hugh Nelson Fuller                   Eugene Stoddard Taylor

Hugh Mitchell Gannon              Clarence Rowland Vaughn

Robert Russell Gunn                 Victor Victor

Edgar Duskin Kenyon               James Wilson Young

 

(959)

Athens, June 16 1914

Graduate in Pharmacy

Phar.

Robert Austin                           James Frank Hammett

Murray Elton Freeman              George Lowndes Harrison

Frank Dorsey Gray, Jr.                         Robert Walton Murray

James Prior Wingate

 

Resolution on Fellows in Chem. Tabled.

Mr. Callaway reported from the Laws & Discipline committee the resolution as to the appointment of two fellows in chemistry in 1915, recommending that the resolution be adopted, provided the funds available. After some discussion the resolution was laid on the table by a vote of 9 to 3.

 

The following letter from M. Eugene Dodd was referred to the Brown Fund Committee:

Atlanta, Ga June 15, 1914

 

Hon. H.D. McDaniel

Chairman Board of Trustees,

University of Georgia,

Athens, Ga.

 

Com. from Mr. Eugene Dodd.

Dear Governor McDaniel:

            Harry and I herewith send check for $500 as a donation to the “Brown Fund”, to be administered by the Trustees of the University of Georgia under the same rules as those prescribed for the administration of that Fund. Our primary purpose is to the extent of an ability, to add to the Fund which has aided so many young gentlemen among the farmers’ sons, and other workers in Georgia, to obtain an education at the state’s university.

 

            Incidentally, we desire to pay tribute to the wisdom, foresight, industry, and frugality of that great statesman, the late Senator Joseph E. Brown, who may be said to have been a pioneer in Georgia in the matter of educational philanthropy. Yours very truly

                                                Eugene Dodd

 

(960)

University of Georgia,

June 16, 1914

 

Town or P.O. Address of speakers to appear on Com. Prog.

            Mr. Callaway made for the Laws & Discipline Committee the following report, which was adopted:

            “Resolved, that in the preparation of the published programme for University Day (Monday of Commencement week) the name of the town or post office address of the speakers shall be published.

 

Full attendance urged for University Day.

            “Resolved, further, that in order to promote the object of University Day at Commencement it is the sense of the Board that the Faculty and others make a special effort to have a full attendance of the student body.

 

Notice to heads of Branch Colleges of Rules as to Speeches.

            Mr. McCants moved that the secretary notify the presidents of the several Branch Colleges of the rules of the Board as to speeches at Commencement. Carried.

 

Recess to attend exercises at Chapel