200 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



lu all of the recitation-rooms every thing appeared to be 

 going along properly. In the examinations the students dis- 

 played a great interest, and appeared well. 



The president is enthusiastic, and works hard to make all 

 departments of the institution a success, and as a teacher of 

 theoretical agriculture hardly has his equal. 



FINANCIAL. 



There has been an improvement in the financial exhibit of 

 the college. 



For the first time in its existence it has lived within its 

 means, and has a balance in its treasury. The outla}^ needed 

 for repairs, however, would probably absorb all of this bal- 

 ance. 



It is economy for the State to keep the college buildings 

 in good repair, and there is great need of it at the present 

 time. One of the large buildings occupied by the students 

 "was apparently finished with unseasoned lumber, and, al- 

 though nearly new, is almost unfit for use, and will require a 

 large expenditure to put it in a proper condition for the 

 suitable accommodation of the occupants. 



We know that the college is in need of more money. One 

 great mistake has been, that the management have endeavored 

 to do more than their means would allow. And, as a rule, 

 we should say, — 



1st, That the college should not incur any debts. 



2d, That the teaching should be directed to the exact 

 purpose for which the college was founded ; viz., to support 

 one college where the leading object shall be to teach such 

 branches of learning as are related to agriculture. 



3d, The farm. No more acres should be cultivated than 

 can be done in the very best manner, to the end that such 

 cultivation may illustrate practically, to the students, ad- 

 vanced and progressive agriculture, and also compel the 

 respect and admiration of visitors in the actual working of 

 the farm. 



All of which is respectfully submitted. 



John B. Moore. 

 A. P. Slade. 

 M. I. Wheeleb 



