New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-08
TROUBLES OF INGHAM UNIVERSITY
AN OPEN LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
The Board of Directors of lngham University at
LIE Roy y y. through IL L. ). Hall, its chairman has
issued open letter TO the friends Of the institution
giving review of the di:cues which have beset the
college for the last few years Among other things
Mr.. Hall says: The older graduates will recall with
pleasure the the institution under the active
management of Miss Marietta Ingham and her sister
Mrs stanton They Will also remember that period
during which the institution was under the supervision
of the Presbyterian synod Of GeneSee; how, Later the
synod having failed during the eighteen years OF Its
care TO provide but fourteen hundred dollars Of the
fifty thousand dollars endowment that had been
red II was decided 70 transfer the control TO
board Of fifteen trustees the citizens Of lie Roy agree
ing if they were allowed TO name the majority of the
board to raise the funds necessary TO hqudate its
then existing debts
He then tells the story Of what appears to have been
deliberate attempt 70 wreck the college In 1855
the care of the institution devolved upon certain
lie Roy business men, Speaking Of their doings the
letter continues Desiring To rid themselves Of their
responsibilities preparation was made to convert the
university into a local Union school The Executive
Committee Of the Board Of Trustees, majority Of
whom were creditors OF the institution entered into
written agreement by which the Union school was to
have the use Of the property for the coming dur
ing which il proposed 10 acquire title 10 the prop
ey by the enforcement Of claims against IT, and then
10 convey il absolutely fora small fraction OF its value
Propositions made 10 these creditors by friends OF the
aumnae to purchase their claims accepted only 10
be withdrawn or modified by conditions calculated 10
defeat their accomplishment In one instance these
creditors agreed 10 accept $4,000 in cash. and 81 900
securities and withdrew tie offer within forty eight
hours. It is evident that these creditor trustees had
determined 10 annhilate the Institution and that no
business courteses would be allowed its friends"
The Board OF Trustees by vote Of eight % four
repudiated the action OF the Executive Committee in
regard the Union school and at the request Of the
Aumnae Society, the management of the institution
was committed 10 nine persons. six of them being
alumnae. These nine from the Board Of Directors
The Rev James Roy. Ii. d. lin course from McGu
University Montreal Of Cobourg ont, has been placed
at the head Of the faculty. For six years he was
principal Of the COJJurg Collegiate Institute. He
was Professor Of French and ElOcutOn in Victoria
College. The other members of the faculty have been
chosen with special reference their fitness for col
elevate the course of study. The directors have wisely
determined that the resources and work Of the nsttu
ton do not entk il ~ the Of university ana
will seek 10 have the name changed 10 lngham
College
This time hOnoed Institution by tfse recent events
should not fail 10 enlist the sympalcs Of every friend
Of the higher education Of women. When It's affairs
carefully and c0isccutlOuaN administered IL
pfospered but when indifference 10 its wants the
iue the inevitable consequences Of such management
followed. IL
friends can render better service than 10 make
determined effort = secure pupils for IL.
With A., dormitOrics filed with appreciative stu
DENIS the way will speedily be opened 10 provide
funds FOR It's legitimate needs