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(1.) from Dr. Morris, enclosing copies of a pamphlet on Cassava- 

 poisoning ; 



(2) from the British Museum, conveying thanks for the 



Bulletin ; 



(3) from Mr. Guy S. Ewen, suggesting that drain-tiles 



should be manufactured at the Penitentiary. It was 

 pointed out that experience in Jamaica and other parts ot 

 the West Indies had shown that drain-tiles were unsuited 

 to the climatic conditions on account of silting up in the 

 heavy rains. The Secretary was instructed to reply that the 

 matter would receive further consideration by the Board ; 



(4) from Mr. Johns of Mandeville School, making enquiries as 



to the A gricultural College. It was agreed to refer this 

 letter to the Chemist. 



In connection with the School Grarden Scheme, it was decided to lay 

 ^ut such a garden at Hope and to improve on tVe plan as might be 

 found necessary 



Mr. Thompson's report for the week ending 1 1th April was con- 

 sidered. On the suggestion of Mr. deMercado it was agreed that the 

 travelling Instructors should be directed to inquire into the matter of 

 the supposed damage to cocoa by rat-bats. 



The syllabus for the examination for Scholarships at the Agricultural 

 College was returned by the Schools Commission with suggestions. 

 These had been considered by Mr. Cousins who thought it would be 

 necessary to hold the examination this Summer in order that Students 

 could be admitted in October. It was decided to make arrangements 

 and advertise accordingly. 



The Secretary was directed to circulate among the members the re- 

 port on the work of the College for the term. 



A report by the Chemist on the Laboratory apprentices was ap- 

 proved. 



The Board approved of the publication by the Chemist of the results 

 of the manurial experiments 1902-03. It was agreed that the matter 

 of the crop map should be further discussed by the Chairman and 

 Mr. Cousins. 



The Director of Public Gardens reported that a certain amount of 

 the cotton seed presented to the Colony had been distributed but that 

 u good deal still remained, vir was agreed to advertise this. 



The Board proceeded to discuss various schemes for the promotion of 

 agriculture. 



The meeting then terminated. 



The usual monthly meeting of the Board was held at Head Quarter 

 House on Tuesday, 12th May 1903, at 9 o'clock. Present: The Hon, the 

 Colonial Secretary (Chairman), His Grace the Archbishop, the Hon. the 

 Director of Pub ic Gardens, the Government Chemist, the Hon. H. 

 Cork, and Messrs. C. A. T. Fursdon, C E. de Mercado, J. Shore and 

 John Barclay, the Secretary. 



The Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. 



The Instructors' reports which had been circulated, were considered 

 and approved 



A letter from His Excellency the Governor was read askino- the 



