The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-18
TRUSTEE MEETING.

of Delaware College was held in The
building. There were u members
present
Immediately after the meeting was
organized, the report Of the committee
TO arrange the curriculum and adjust the
salaries of the faculty was presented.
The salaries of the faculty is as fol-
lows:
DIR. A. N. Raub, president, II 800 FROM
the college fund.
Dr. George ID. Purinlon, director of the
station and professor of agriculture. 49,
600, from the station fund.
Prof. F. D. Chester, botsnist of the sta
ton, geologist and instructor of military
tactics, 81 ,250-$1. $50 from the station
fund and 800 from the college fund.
George A. Harter professor Of mathe-
matics and physics in the college and
meteorologist of the station, 81 .25O-$7OO
from the college fund and $3.50 from the
station fund.
Professor Charles S. Conwell, " ,25O,
from the college fund.
The horticulturist and etomologist, ST.
$50, from the station fund
The assistant chemist, 81 900 from the
station fund.
The secretary and treasurer, $500 from
the station fund.
The salaries of the faculty, as fixed in
the above report, amount to $ll 900. OF
this amount $3.50 will be paid from the
college funds, and the balance, $3.50,
from the $4,000 per annum appropriated
by the general government for the estab-
lishment Of an agricultural experimental
station.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At the afternoon session, on motion of
DIR. George w. Marshall, it was decided
to establish veterinary department in
the agricultural branch of the college.
Then, at the suggestion of the presi-
dent, Dr. A. N. Raub, the members of
faculty were assigned as follows
George A. Harter, meterologst of the
agricultural station and professor of
mathematics and physics.
Prof. Charles S. Conwell, ancient and
modern languages.
M. II. Beckwith, horticultural and en-
tomologist, Qate of the New York state
experimental station) and professor of
horticultural course.
Professor Charles J.. Penny assistant
chemist in the agricultural station and
teacher of German in the college.
The Trustees were somewhat startled
by the presentation of Prof. Purinton's
resignation. The principal reason for
the Doctors resignation is tho breaking
down Of his health. His resignation
will take effect on Aug. oath.
The agricultural committee was author
lied to advertise for successor TO Prof
Purinton. at salary OF $1,000 per annum
and report to future meeting of the
board.
THE EXPERIMENTAL FARM.
On the question of an experimental
farm the committee ON agriculture fur
ther reported in favor of the 9O-acre farm
of John +. Lewis, situated ON the road
leading from Newark to the F., W. 4 b.
railroad station, and provided with all
necessary buildings, in good condition.
Mr. Williamson said that almost
enough hay could be sold off this farm to
pay the annual rent.
Mr.. Hossinger mentioned the offer by
]. ]. Pie of a tract of 25 acres fronting ON
the depot road This tract, however,
has no buildings erected thereon.
After thorough discussion, during
which the John +. Lewis farm was re-
commended as the cheapest and best, the
board recommitted the report to the COM
mittee for further investigation.
Mr.. Lewis farm is the most suitable
On motion of Hon. John B. Penning-
ton, the faculty was authorized to give |
gratuitous instruction TO at least ten
worthy young men who might be unable |
to obtain State scholarships through the
ordinary channels.
President Raub made some suggestions
regarding improvement in the buildings,
and Professor Chester recommended the |
purchase of uniforms for students of
military tactics.
COLLEGE PRIZES.
The Delaware College prize list has
been revised and will stand rs follows
for the coming year
Ferris memorial prize of $50 to the
student of highest standing in organic
chemistry.
A Prize of$9j for the best essay OH
English and American literature, sub
ject to be selected from prescribed
list.
A prize of $40 for the best progress in
mechanical drawing.
A prize of 1926 for the best botanical
laboratory work for the year.
A prize of 500 for the best Grafton, of
cred by Cecil county friends of the col
Iege.
A prize OF $40 for the best essay on
Character"
A prize of $40 for most proficiency in
military tactics.
A prize of SO for the greatest prof.
cheney in mathematics.
a prize of $40 for the greatest progress
in the study of Greek.
A prize of SO for the best essay on
"Delaware's Place in the Revolution of
49,"
A prize Of $40 for the greatest progress
in the study of German.
"A prize of 500 for the best collection of