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a half fee. I believe the fee should be demanded of all the young men 

 so that all would receive its l>enefits. 



The athletic field is now in excellent shape. JNIovable bleachers have 

 been added, which, with the new arand stand, gives a seating capacity 

 of over 1,000. The cinder track has been regraded and recindered, and 

 with the completion of the drainage system, which is being put in this 

 summer, the field will be one of the best in the State. 



The Department on a whole is well equipped with everything except 

 gymnasium apparatus. Nothing has bewi added in this line for several 

 years, and a small appropriation for that purpose is badly needed. 



Respectfully submitted, 



C. L. BREWER. 

 Agricultural College, Mich. 

 July 1. 1904, 



REPORT OF MILITARY DEPARTMENT. 



President J. L. Snyder, Michigan Agricultural College : 



Sir — I have the honor to submit herewith, a report of the Military 

 Department of the Michigan Agricultural College. I reported for duty 

 at the College February 21, 1904. I found upon my arrival, that each 

 company occupied the armory for one hour each week for drill. While 

 these drills could not be fully extended on account of the small floor 

 space, they answered so far as keeping the men in touch with what 

 they had learned on the drill ground. Since the commencement of out- 

 door exercises, the work has been very much retarded on account of 

 the stormy weather, I have endeavored, however, to make up for lost 

 time as far as practicable. The time allowed by the Faculty (three 

 hours per week) is entirely too short to cover the requirements of 

 G. O. No. 94, dated Headquarters of the Army, Washington, August 9, 

 1902. Would it not be possible to extend the time on three days in the 

 week to one hour and a half, say from 4:30 to O p. m.? A great deal 

 of time is consumed in calling the roll, and it is impossible to get a full 

 hour for drill. In this connection. I desire to state that there should 

 be a certain time fixed by the Faculty for the theoretical instruction 

 of officers and non-commissioned officers, one hour a week at least should 

 be devoted to this. This instruction at present is voluntary on the 

 part of the officers, and naturally not very regular in attendance, but 

 if an order was made by authority of the Faculty, it would impress 

 each one with the fact that this is a duty to be performed the same as 

 any other. 



With the out-door exercises that have been held, very good progress 

 has been made. The officers are bright and active and quickly antici- 

 pate an order or command. I am also pleased to say that the men 

 while in ranks give close attention to their duties. 



Instruction has been given in the squad, company and battalion, in- 



