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RENOVATION OF BROMPTON:

The work at Brompton is progressing fairly satisfactorily, especially in view of the difficulty in securing
materials and equipment. The work on one of the slave quarters is entirely complete with the exception of
exterior painting and the finishing plaster.

All of the demolition work on the main residence was completed sometime ago. The brick walls have been repaired,
chimneys rebuilt, and the back part of the frame structure, including the dining hall, kitchen, and
porch, has been entirely rebuilt. All the joists, sills, and the like have been replaced. The plumbing,
heating, and electrical work in the main building are practically complete. The sub-floors have been laid,
and a good deal of the plastering laths have been installed. Many of the windows which were in bad condition
have been repaired or replaced. The remainder of the millwork has been done and ready to be installed. New
rafters have been replaced wherever necessary. The sheathing for the roof is completed and they are now
waiting for the slate.

The Superintendent on the project estimates that the construction on the main residence and the two slave
quarters is approximately 65 per cent complete. To date the college has spent $34,000 on this work. This
figure, however, includes all materials and equipment on the job which have not been installed.

The meeting then adjourned.