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Wilcox that each student should know something outside of his regular course.
As soon as possible, slides will be obtained with which to illustrate the subjects in his talks on art in the future. They may not be got in time to be used much this year except for those delivered toward the last of the term.
In Prof. Wilcox's office are several valuable and expensive books representing Greek life, manners and art. After the talks on objects in the museum have been finished, he will talk upon the subjects represented in these books. They are folios and some of them cost as much as forty ($40) dollars in London. On account of their size, only a few can be accommodated at a time and no one is allowed to take them from the office: They contain many cuts and illustrations, some in water colors, and much interesting material. One of them, a folio, is a "Collection of Views of Life in Greece," as they appeared to Dodwell in 1801 to 1805.
Regents' Meeting.
The regent's closed their meeting Saturday. It was not a long one but considerable work was done. By virtue of his office Chancellor Snow was made president; Gov. Robinson, vice-president, and C. R. Mitchell, auditor. The members of the building committee are composed of Gov. Robinson, Senator Rogers and C. R. Mitchell. As the funds for the chancellor's residence and the library building are taken from the Spooner donation and not from funds appropriated by the state, this committee will have full charge of the erection of and selection of location for these buildings.
Most of the work of the regents related to the disbursement of funds for the next two years, and consideration of plans and locations for the new buildings to be erected by the regents. The architects selected were Van Brunt and Howe, of Kansas City. The selection is a wise one, for the gentlemen are experienced in the way of library buildings and are spoken of in the highest terms by those who are acquainted with them. Mr. Van Brunt is the inventor of the "stack system" of library construction
which is undoubtedly better than old styles. By this system absolutely fire proof sections are provided for the books. These sections are built of iron and stone and other incombustible materials so that the damages which might occur from fire or the dangers of taking fire are practically reduced to a minimum. The stack of the library or that portion of the building in which the books are kept will contain five stories each about seven feet high. The third floor of the stack will be just a few feet below the floor of the reading room of the library. No matter whether the east or west side of Oread avenue is selected for the library building the stack will be located on the hillside.
There were several changes made in the position of members of the faculty, none of which were made a day too soon. Prof. Hodder was made a full professor in the department of American History and Constitutional Law. Prof. Hopkins was made full professor of Rhetoric and English Literature. Profs. Stephens and Kellogg were raised to the rank of associate professors. The salaries of those who were advanced in position were raised together with the salaries of Prof. Engle and Miss Galloo. No changes were made among the officers of the University and all will remain until the June meeting as at present.
One of the wisest actions taken by the regents was in establishing the rule that all students should on entering pay a registration fee of $5 which should be appropriated in purchasing books for the library. This is an action that should have been taken long ago and certainly displays the wisdom of the present board.
Phi Delta Theta.
The gentlemen of Phi Delta Theta fraternity gave a very pleasant little party last Saturday evening in their halls in the Journal building. When the Phi Delts entertain it is safe to say that a good time is had. This time was no exception to the rule and the pleasant company tripped the lightly to the strains of Saunders' music until 12 o'clock, when all reluctantly and slowly left the hall.