Trustees Hold Fall Meeting

A meeting of the Trustees of Dartmouth College was held in their room in the Parkhurst Administration Building, in Hanover, on October 28.

There were present the President and Messrs. Parkhurst, Thayer, Brown, Little, Howland, DuBois, Tuttle, Knight, and Gray.

Gifts

Voted: That the President make grateful acknowledgement in behalf of the Trustees for the following gifts:

Prom John D. Rockefeller, Jr., a total of $80,000 but not more than $20,000 in any one year for a five-year period beginning July 1, 1929, and ending June 30, 1934, for research in Physiological Optics.

From Friends of Dick's House $10,000 for endowment.

From Mrs. Charles M. Hough the sum of $1,000 to serve as the basis of a fund to provide for the maintenance of the Hough Room in the Baker Library.

From Dr. Herbert S. Hutchinson of the Class of 1875 a collection of New England butterflies.

From Mrs. Frederick S. Lee and Miss Elizabeth Billings, both of Woodstock, Vermont, a collection of insects.

From the class of 1884 a portrait of Professor George Dana Lord, painted by John A. Nielson.

From Mr. Walter P. Chrysler of New York city the Chronicles of America Photoplays, with movable projector and screen.

From the class of 1879 renewal of subscription of $5,000 for public lectures, the fund being designated as the Class of '79 Fund.

Annual Report of the Treasurer

Mr. Edgerton presented his report as Treasurer for 1928-1929.

Voted: That the report of the Treasurer for 1928-1929 be accepted and placed on file, and that the Treasurer be complimented for the excellence of the form in which his report has been presented.

Budget for 1929-1930

The Treasurer presented the Budget proposed for 1929-1930. Voted: That the Budget for 1929-1930, as prepared by the Treasurer and approved by the President, be adopted.

Fees far Diplomas

Voted: That the usual fees for diplomas presented to recipients of degrees awarded by the College be hereafter discontinued.

Committee on Investments

Voted: That the Trustees of Dartmouth College hereby establish a standing Committee on Investments, to be appointed by the President and to consist of three Trustees and the President ex-officio, which Committee shall have general oversight of the investments of the College and shall advise and direct the Treasurer with reference to such investments.

The President appointed the Hon. A. 0. Brown, Mr. C. G. Dußois, and Mr. J. R. McLane.

The written approval of any one of the three appointed Trustees who are members of such Committee shall authorize the Treasurer to sell or assign any securities owned or standing in the name of the Corporation.

Voted: That the Treasurer be authorized, subject to approval in each case by two members of the Committee on Investments, to purchase securities for the account of the College.

Retiring Allowances

Whereas the Board of Trustees recognizes the desirability of making some provision for those members of the instruction staff who had expectations of receiving retiring allowances under the rules of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching which were in force prior to May, 1929, and whose expectations were reduced by the revised rules adopted by the Carnegie Foundation.

Voted: That the President and Mr. Howland be authorized to devise and put into operation a comprehensive plan for benefits which may meet, in as large a degree as practicable, the expectations of the individuals concerned under the old plan.

Award of Degrees

On the recommendation of the Faculty the following degrees were awarded: Bachelor of ArtsClass of 1917 Harold B. Tobin Class of 1928 William Henry Flynn, Jr. Class of 1929 Morgan Baker Norman Millbury Bankart John Corson Blair Henry Laurance Bloch Charles Michael Harden Richard Emanuel Hunke George Edward Kennedy Alfred Frank Kotchen Clarence Frederic O'Connell Arthur Bruce Sutherland Bachelor of ScienceClass of 1928 John Beales Carson

Change in Title

Voted: That the title of Professor Harold E. B. Speight be changed from Professor of Philosophy to Professor of Biography.

On recommendation of the President action was taken by ballot on elections, promotions, and votes of authorization were passed in regard to appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence as follows:

Appointments

Fred K. Sparrow as Instructor in Evolution for the academic year 1929-1930.

George H. Smith as Instructor in Evolution for the academic year 1929-1930.

Lauren M. Sadler as Instructor in Physical Education for the academic year 1929-1930.

Promotion

Eric P. Kelly from Assistant Professor of English to Professor of Journalism.

Resignation

Axel M. Hjort as Professor of Pharmacology in the Medical School.

Leaves of Absence

Donald L. Stone, Assistant Professor of Political Science, for the first semester of the academic year 1929-1930.

James P. Richardson, Professor of Political Science, for the first semester of the academic year 1929-1930.

Lucien Dean Pearson, Assistant Professor of English, to have his leave of absence extended for the first semester of the academic year 1929-1930.

Howard A. Bradley, Assistant Professor of Public Speaking, for the second semester of the academic year 1929-1930.

Raymond R. Marsden, Dean of the Thayer School, for the academic year 1929-1930.

Louis H. Dow, Professor of French, for the second semester of the academic year 1929- 1930.

William H. Wood, Professor of Biblical Literature and History, for the academic year 1930-1931.

Committee on Revision of Scholarships

Voted: That the President be authorized to appoint a committee to make a study and report with recommendations on the system of scholarship awards.

The President appointed: Prof. Francis Neef, Chairman; Prof. Charles L. Stone, Dean E. Gordon Bill, Mr. Max A. Norton, and Mr. Robert C. Strong.

General Plan of Development, of the CollegePlant

Mr. Thayer for the Committee on Physical Development and Maintenance of the Plant submitted a written report with recommendation for a general plan of development of the College Plant, and it was

Voted: That in the light of present conditions the plan be approved by the Board as a general guide for the work of the Committee subject to change in whole or in part by the Board as specific projects may be presented to it.

Benjamin Pomeroy Hall

Voted: That the dormitory now in process of construction, authorized by vote June 15, 1929, east of Fayerweather Row be named Benjamin Pomeroy Hall.