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are taken daily, and the weather predictions indica- 

 ted by a code of signals from the University signal 

 station. A temporary astronomical observatory has 

 been erected in the rear of the building. A portion of 

 the south wing is now occupied by the department of 

 Veterinary Science, which is soon to be transferred to a 

 new building erected for its especial use. 



In front of the Engineering Building is the base ball 

 ground, the scene of many an exciting "contest, and the 

 windows of the building are a favorite resort for those 

 desiring a safe vantage ground from which to witness 

 the contests on the diamond. 



Before leaving the Campus, most visitors will be 

 interested in visiting the farm buildings. These are 

 reached by following a walk which leads directly back 

 of the Engineering Building to East Avenue whence a 

 road turns to the left leading directly to the main barn. 

 On the right of the road just before it reaches the barn 

 is a model dairy house, fitted with the most approved 

 appliances for managing the products of the dairy. 

 The barn itself is a large structure, a model of what a 

 barn should be. To the south and east of the barn ex- 

 tend the broad acres of the University Farm, on whose 

 green slopes pasture cattle of the choicest breeds. Just 

 north of the barn is the reservoir which furnishes an 

 ample supply of water to the Campus and buildings. 

 The water is pumped into the reservoir from the Fall 

 Creek by automatic machinery. The view from its 

 banks is one of the finest to be obtained from any point 

 on the University grounds. 



