1 28 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. [Jan., 



came a pupil again, and, indeed, I did once or twice find my- 

 self just audibly answering the professor, or forming a ques- 

 tion. 



" Kindly convey to Professor Monteith an expression of 

 my satisfaction and pleasure. His spirit and realism in the 

 class room are actually contagious. No wonder the pupils 

 were interested and vivacious. 



" I wish to express to you the satisfaction which I had in 

 my tour of the various departmental buildings. Professor 

 Meserve was exceedingly kind, and I regretted greatly the in- 

 trusion upon his time. Before we had completed the round 

 of calls I was wishing myself a boy again. Make my com- 

 pliments, not only to him, but to all who made my visit so 

 pleasant. I wish, indeed, as you suggested, that I could also 

 have had the time for a call upon the senior class while at 

 work. 



" As to the boy? Well, we have discussed the matter at 

 home, and he has immediately begun a review of geometry 

 under his tutor, and he will, 1 believe, be ready for work with 

 you at the opening of the next term. It is plain to me, after 

 my visit, that he ought to find himself in the sophomore class, 

 and if it shall appear so to you, it will greatly facilitate matters. 



" Kindly allow me an opportunity to confer with you when 

 here this week; and, also, will you do me the favor to dine or 

 lunch with me at your convenience on the day of your con- 

 vention ? 



" With most cordial appreciation of your kind courtesy, 

 I am, 



" Sincerely yours, 



" S. M. Garlick." 



Now, what in the world can I add to convince you, in ad- 

 dition to what I have already said, that this institution is a 

 good institution, and worthy of the support of the people, 

 and of the appropriations and appreciation of the people? 



In looking over the appropriation list of the last General 

 Assembly, if I am not mistaken, you will find that you gave 

 to the industrial schools for boys and girls more than $100,000 

 a year, w'hile you gave to the Connecticut Agricultural Col- 

 lege $15,000. Our task is purely educative, not reformatory; 

 and you expect us to make it a model institution. 



