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building by itself, and in general this is quite true for work in Physics, 

 but I think in this case it is' not a sine qua non. It seems to me that 

 it would be wiser to put up a large building which would house the 

 Physics and Electrical Engineering work, and the two higher classes of 

 Mechanical and Civil Engineering possibly. The Physics Department 

 could occupy one extreme end of the building and be quite removed from 

 heavy vibrating machinery which could be placed in the extreme other 

 end, and' thus one new building would relieve a considerable congestion 

 which already exists in all three of the departments. 



It is extremely essential in these days that engineering students 

 should have a very generous knowledge of electrical work, and I am 

 loath to allow even one year to go by without offering considerable 

 work in electrical engineering, but the facilities at hand prevent very 

 much being done along that line, although I shall endeavor to offer some 

 work throughout the j'ear in electrical engineering. During the spring 

 term just past, we have felt the effect of the introduction of Sub-Fresh- 

 men classes, and next year our Department will be overwhelmed with 

 students because of this. It is thus a very serious problem that con- 

 fronts us to provide for the students for next year, as we shall have 

 1,200 students enrolled approximately, as against 723 students this 

 year, and 429 students in the year 1902-1903. 



From the interest shown by the students in the work of Physics and 

 the demand for electrical engineering on the part of the students, and 

 from the spirit which the Board has shown in providing the necessary 

 equipment, I have high hopes of our having a Department in which we 

 will all take considerable pride as soon as we enter the new building. 



Respectfully submitted, 



A. R. SAWYER, 

 Professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering. 

 June 30, 1901. 



REPORT OF THE VETERINARY DEPARTMENT?. 



In reporting the work of the Veterinary Department for the year end- 

 ing June 30, 1904, I have nothing new to offer. The work of the De- 

 Xjartment has been carried on in very qiuch the same manner as in 

 former vears; methods are modified from time to time as the condition 

 of the class seems to require. 



We try at all times to keep in mind, that the object of the Depart- 

 ment is to give a practical course for the young men who expect to 

 engage in stock raising and so, while we discuss the diseases as to their 

 causes, symptoms and treatment, we also call attention to the veteri- 

 nary side of stock judging, breeding and feeding. The Seniors had the 

 opportunity of electing the work throughout the entire year; the 

 Sophomores received 30 lectures during the first half of the winter 

 term, and the special short course students also received 30 lectures 



