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With the title secured, it is now possible to make plans for prop- 

 erly using the gift. These should include a woodlot survey and a 

 working plan, so that each year definite work may be accomplished 

 with the students in improving the growth on the tract. From 

 assurances already given, the State colleges of forestry will help 

 us in the work. With your approval as to the general plau, work 

 will proceed this fall. 



REAL ESTATE IMPROVEMENT 

 GROUNDS 



But little has been done to improve the appearance of the 

 grounds. The farm work and routine institutional needs have 

 more than kept the farm force busy. On the other hand, the 

 Governor vetoed the items of appropriation for roads and grading 

 with which it was planned to grade around the Demonstration 

 Building and complete the roads. 



WATEB SUPPLY 



The reservoir, together with the necessary piping and catch 

 basins, have been installed, and the institution has been using 

 water from the system since the middle of July. A steel and con- 

 crete cover for the reservoir is now in process of construction and 

 will be completed in a few days. This will accomplish several im- 

 portant things ; namely, it will prevent entrance of dust and debris ; 

 prevent growth of algse; and keep the water at a low temperature. 



With the new system in use the institution will be obliged to 

 purchase city water only for the following purposes : for use in 

 heating boilers, where the spring water would, because of its hard- 

 ness, cause too much scale ; and for the fire risers in Madison Hall 

 and the shops, for which the school pays $40 per year. This 

 means a saving of about $400 annually. 



BUILDINGS 



The Demonstration Building has been completed and the con- 

 tractors paid upon the proper certification of the State Architect. 

 During the past year the building has been a most welcome addi- 

 tion and has been in use most of the time in the various capacities 

 for which it was planned. 



