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assistance in this dilemma was rendered by Mrs. Mae M. Gingles, whose 

 services have been worthily recognized in her appointment as assistant 

 in Domestic Art for the coming year. The wood work room was thor- 

 oughly fitted up ready for use in January and is now one of the most 

 attractive features of the Women's Building. Mrs. Haner reports con- 

 siderable aptitude and skill on the part of the young women for this work. 



The work in music, also, was more than one instructor could carry. 

 Mrs. Marshall reports very satisfactory assistance by Miss Hannah Bach, 

 who pursued at the same time most of the studies of the sophomore year. 



The department of Physical Training, under the care of Miss Avery, 

 shows good results, and with the gymnasium fully equipped for next year, 

 still greater results may be hoped for. Three hours a week, however, is 

 a small amount of required time. Miss Avery has rendered valuable aid 

 as Health Officer in looking after the sick and in dispensing remedies to 

 those needing attention. The epidemics of mumps and measles were 

 passed through with no serious complications, due largely to her wise 

 precautions and efficient care. 



The laundry, fitted up with drying room at a cost of a hundred and fifty 

 dollars, a hand mangle, new electric irons and tables, provides a place 

 for das,, work for the laundering of the house linen, as well as for the 

 use of individual students. 



The house has been open for various social affairs from time to time 

 throughout the year. While these functions involve much labor and time, 

 they are of such importance in women's education as to make them 

 absolutely essential. 



The department regrets sincerely the resignation of Miss Belle C. Orowe, 

 whose efficient services as Instructor in Domestic Science in charge of the 

 dining room and kitchen, have been apparent to the most casual observer. 

 Her application of the principles of domestic science to practical affairs 

 has not only served to dignify the drudgery of housework and to make 

 economy attractive but has also promoted greatly the comfort and well- 

 being of the house. Inasmuch as she goes to a field of wider opportuni- 

 ties and with greater remuneration, we can but wish her much success 

 while regretting our own loss. 



The dean of the department wishes here to express her appreciation and 

 thanks for the hearty cooperation and support of the teachers of the 

 department and of the president of the College. 



Very respectfully yours, 



MAUDE GILCHRIST. 

 Agricultural College, Mich., 

 June 30, 1902. 



