DEPARTMENT REPORTS. 23 



Name. I'ostoffice. County. 



Robson, Hiin-iette I., w Lausiug Ingham. 



Spring, Charles H., m Grand Ledge Eaton. 



Thayer, Paul Benton Harbor BeiTien. 



Thompson, John R., m Grand Rapids Kent. 



Thompson, Irma G., w Lansing Ingham . 



Williams, Harbey A Hoytville Eaton. 



The degree of Master of AgrMeiiltiu'e was conferred upon William 

 Caldwell, of the class of '76, and the honorary degree of Master of 

 Science upon the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Hon.. 

 Jason E. Hammond, of the class of '86. 



CHANGES IX FACULTY. 



At the close of hxst year Prof. Philip B. Woodworth, who had charge 

 of the Department of Physics and Mechanical Engineering for twelve 

 years, resigned to accept a position in the Lewis Institute, Chicago. 

 Mr. Woodworth had charge of this department from its inception, and 

 great credit is due him for its systematic and continuous development. 



Prof. Martin D. Atkins, a graduate of the U. of M., and a teacher of ten 

 years of successful experience, was elected to fill this position, and has. 

 done very acceptable work during the past year. 



Prof. Harry P. Gladden, who since 1809 had been connected with the 

 Horticultural Department, first as assistant in experimental work, and 

 later as assistant ])rofessor of horticulture, resigned to take effect 

 July 1, 1899. Mr. Gladden gave the College very faithful and efficient 

 service. 



Prof. r. P. Hedrick, professor of horticulture in the Utah Agricultural 

 College, was elected to this position and the class-room work of the 

 department placed in his charge. 



Mr. A. L. Westcott, instructor in mechanical engineering, resigned on 

 September 6th to accept the professorship of mechanical engineering in 

 the University of Montana. Mr. A. W. Moseley was elected to this 

 vacancy, and the position changed to that of assistant professor of me- 

 chanical engineering. 



Mr. Gordon H. True, who had very ably tilled the position of instructor 

 in dairying for five years, resigned to accept a similar j)osition at a much 

 higher salary in the T'niversity of Arizona. ^Iv. J. J. Ferguson, a gradu- 

 ate of llie Guelph Agricultural College, was elected to this ])osition. 



Miss Ellen Kushmore, instructor in domestic science, resigned one 

 month after the fall term oi)ened to accept a position in the Long Island 

 State Hosj)ital for the Insane. Miss Belle C. Crowe, who Isad be(Mi a 

 teaclier in Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, X. Y., was elected to the jiositiou. 

 vacated by ^liss Kiishmore. 



On the first of January Mr. Dick -I. Crosby, who for nearly seven years; 

 had rendei-ed very faithful aiul valuable service in the English depart- 

 ment, resigned to j)ursue special work in agriculture. This vacancy was. 

 filled by tlie election of Mr. E. Sylvestei- King, a graduate of the North- 

 western I'niversity. 



The Dej»ai-lment of Physical Culture was created at the beginning of 

 last year and Mr. C. (). Bemies placed in charge as director. The work 

 of the new department has moved along i)leasantly and bids fair To exer- 

 cise a beneficent influence on student life at the College in the future.. 



