[Illustration: JAMES M. BARROW, A. M., Superintendent of Public
Schools, Columbus, Miss.]
The Executive Committee reported that they had appointed as instructor in the Introductory Department, as authorized, Col. Henry W. Wingfield (A. M. Randolph-Macon College), at a salary not to exceed $800.
The Finance Committee reported as follows: Liabilities, $26,475; assets (outside of College buildings and lots), $31,375. On some of the bills payable a discount of 12 per cent. had been charged.
At this meeting Rev. W. E. Munsey, D. D., was elected Financial
Secretary. This position Dr. Munsey declined to accept.
Dr. William W. Bennett resigned the place of Agent, and Rev. George W.
Nolley was elected in his place.
[Illustration: CHARLES CARROLL, A. M. 1872. Washington Hall Builder.]
On the recommendation of the Faculty, the following degrees were conferred: Master of Arts, on James M. Barrow, of Virginia; Doctor of Divinity, on Rev. James W. Wightman, of Kentucky.
Rev. David Thomas was appointed as Agent to attend to subscriptions and collections within the bounds of the Baltimore Conference.
Richard Irby resigned the office of Treasurer, which he had held for two years, and William Willis, Jr., was elected in his stead.
[Illustration: H. C. PAULETT, One of the builders of Library Hall.]