 | Board of Visitors minutes November 3, 1915 |  |
November 3, 1915.
A called meeting of the Board was held on this date
at 8 o'clock, with the following members present: Messrs.
Armistead C. Gordon, Goodrich Hatton, Wm. H. White, G. R. B.
Michie, and Dr. W. F. Drewry, John W. Craddock, R. C. Stearnes
and R. Tate Irvine.
The Secretary was requested to send to each member a
copy of the minutes of the last meeting (June 14); also the
minutes of this meeting, for the purpose of approval, rather
than to have them read at the meetings of the Board for
correction and approval.
Dr. Alderman announced the following gifts:
Stevenson Library — (Mrs. Colston, Cincinnati, Ohio)
Gift of W. A. Clarke — (Geological Specimens)
Gift to Observatory from Mr. John Neilson (wireless apparatus
Conditional gift of $2,000 a year from R. Hall McCormick
Gift to Hospital from Mr. Francis B. Reeves — ($50.00)
Gift of photogravure of V. M. I. cadets at Battle of New Mark
Gift of Traylor Library by Mr. John Stewart Bryan.
Gift of portraits of his uncles, Joseph Pembroke Thom, M. D.
Cameron Erskine Thom,
(from Dr. Geo. Ross of Richmond)
The following appropriations were granted upon request
of the President, to cover necessary additions to the teaching
staff, etc.:
| F. J. Hyde, Instructor in Political Science, salary | $ 500. |
| Janitor in Museum, (increase) | 50. |
| Micrsoscopes in Anatomy, | 250. |
| Tombstone to Dr. Green, | 200. |
| Microscopes in Biology, | 300. |
| University Extension, | 1,000. |
| J. G. Edwards, Instructor in Zoology, | 150. |
| F. M. Massie, Assistant in General Chemistry, | 200. |
| John S. Lawrence, Assistant in Physics, | 250. |
| E. J. Oglesby, (Special services School of Mathematics) | 180. |
| E. T. Browne, (Special services School of Mathematics) | 100. |
| Repairs to President's House, | 204. |
| $3,104. |
The following nominations to the Board by the President,
were approved:
| J. S. Graves, Instructor in Physical Training, | $ 350. |
| Dr. W. E. Bray, Adjunct Professor Of Medicine and University Physician, |
2,500. |
| Nathan Cockrell, Instructor in Zoology, | 250. |
| Monroe Warren, Instructor in Zoology, | 250. |
| Hugh Leach, Instructor in Botany, | 250. |
| G. A. Wilson, Instructor in Botany, | 250. |
| F. L. Bruce, Instructor in Eng. Lit. | 250. |
| Dr. Lindsay Rogers, Adjunct Prof. Political Science, | 1,450. |
| E. B. Harper, Assistant in Philosophy, | 250. |
The following additional appointments to Skinner Scholarships
were made upon the recommendation of the President:
John N. Cornick,
G. F. Cameron,
Thomas L. Ridout,
N. C. Powell,
F. Emory Ammons,
Roland J. Moncure,
J. Albert Wyatt,
The President brought to the attention of the Board the
deficit of $11,494.93 for the fiscal year 1914-15 in the
operation of the Hospital. The annual report of the hospital
was read, showing an increase in the patients treated, a slight
decrease in the number of pay-patients admitted, the increased
cost of provisions, medical supplies, etc. A general discussion
of the matter was had, whereupon Mr. White offered the following,
which was adopted:
RESOLVED: That Mr. Michie, Dr. Drewry and the Bursar
are hereby appointed a committee, who after conference with the
Hospital Board shall investigate the fiscal affairs of the
Hospital, with power to employ some hospital expert to assist
them, and also to employ an accountant or superintendent, and
report their action to the Board.
The following Building Committee was appointed for the
proposed new Chemical Laboratory, with power to employ an
architect and go forward with drawing of plans and securing
bids thereon for said building:
The President, Dr. Lambeth, Mr. Michie and the Chemical Facult
The following committee was appointed to meet with Messrs.
T. J. Michie and Judge J. W. Fishburne, a committee from the
Miller Board of Trustees, with a view to settling the differences
existing between the Miller Board and the University:
The President and Mr. G. R. B. Michie.
The President read a letter he had received from Dr.
Hopkins with reference to his proposed gifts to the University.
It was decided to have the University's Counsel prepare a statute
to enable the University to accept the proposed gift.
The following offered by Mr. White, was adopted:
The letter of Mr. R. Hall McCormick having been read
by Dr. Alderman, wherein he suggests that the control of the
Observatory be committed to a Board of Directors as a
condition to his gift of $2,000. a year "for the present",
after discussion, it was
RESOLVED: That Mr. McCormick be advised that the University
is administered under the laws of Virginia which forbid
the acceptance of the gift upon the conditions imposed by him.
The President read a communication from Dr. J. M. Page,
in which he requested a leave of absence on account of ill
health; whereupon, Mr. Michie offered the following, which was
adopted:
RESOLVED: The Rector and Visitors have heard of the sickness
of Dean Page with regret, and gladly accede to his request
for a leave of absence, trusting that a well-earned
rest may result in the complete restoration of his
health, strength and usefulness to the University.
The Rector and Visitors wish to give expression
to their sense of appreciation of the invaluable services
Dr. Page has rendered the University as one of its most
distinguished professors, as Dean of the University, and
as acting president during the absence of the President.
Impelled by their solicitude on account of his
indisposition, the Rector and Visitors cannot refrain
from uttering a word of sympathy to Dr. Page. During
the years of their association with Dr. Page, they have
learned to regard him with respect and admiration, and
they avail themselves of this opportunity to extend to
him their cordial good wishes, with assurances of their
esteem and friendship.
Upon the request of the President, the following members
were named as a committee on Legislative Program: The Rector,
and Messrs, Hatton, Irvine, Michie and the President.
The Rector presented the following communication received
from the State Account's Office, relative to the
annual examination of the Bursar's accounts:
Staunton, Virginia.
In connection with the recent examination
of the accounts of the University of Virginia, as recorded
in the office of the Bursar, will state that
the examination disclosed no irregularities of any
character.
The records indicate that the financial
operations of the University for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1915, have been systematically and accurately
accounted.
Assistant State Accountant.
The question of improvement on the roads of the University
from the gift of Mrs. Senff for that purpose, was discussed
at length and action deferred until a meeting to be held the
following morning. The meeting was then adjourned.
November 4, 1915.
An adjourned meeting of the Board was held on this date
at 10 o'clock; there were present Messrs. Gordon, Michie,
Hatton, Drewry and Irvine.
The Board went over the roads proposed to be improved from
the Senff Fund, and agreed that for the present the following
work should be done:
To continue the present road from the Entrance to a
point in the rear of the boiler house and there construct a
turn-round; to improve the West Range road from the entrance
approach from said road in the rear of the Dining Hall to
West Lawn to a point near the new Jefferson Statue with room
for turning; to discontinue the present road from the Dining
Hall to rear of Cabell Hall, grade same out and put in grass.
Dr. Watts and Dr. Whitehead, of the Hospital staff, were
present and discussed with the members of the Board, and the
committee, the Hospital situation as to its growth and needs.
It was decided that for the present, the Bursar should look
after the fiscal affairs of the Hospital with a view to ascertaining
the unpaid bills due the Hospital, and that Drs.
Watts and Whitehead should endeavor to secure a superintendent
fitted by training and experience to take over the
supervision. They were authorized, if necessary, to visit
Baltimore or other points for the purpose.
On motion, the board then adjourned.
Rector.
Secretary.
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