954 BULLETIN OF THE BUSSEY INSTITUTION. 
fall in the rentable value of the Bussey stores, as of all similar 
property in Boston, and from this decline there has been only a 
slight recovery. 
The following table clearly exhibits the difficulties under which 
the Institution has maintained, thanks to the devotion and deter- 
mination of its teachers, its full course of instruction. 
Income of the Institution from the Bussey Trust. 
LE70=76 16 oS is $17,155.92 1879-80... 1. Se ane $3,505.30 
Ray (vey if Marea ae Aer a 8,902.98 1880-81 °..°3 8,551.52 
WSTIRTB 5) eo eo ets 8,825.52 1881-82 . 6 2s 4,685.06 
10 (D4 Oo Le ee fe 5,113.35 1882-83 .. 2. «4% 5,223.48 
Recent changes in the manner of conducting the Bussey Farm, 
and the establishment of a Veterinary Department in the Univer- 
sity, have opened to students facilities which are in some respects 
better than those before offered. 
July, 1884. 
