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until the time of his death. His teaching responsibilities lay chiefly in the fields of Botany and Biology. Added to his class-room work was a considerable load of administrative duties. Dur-ing 1913-32, Professor Mcçuiston was Acting Dean of the College. Nor did his contacts with students cease in the classroom. The alumni and students who were touched by Professor McÇ,uiston bear ample testimony to this fact. His Christian character, his loy-alty to duty, his uncomplaining spirit under many disabilities and difficulties, his devotion to the ideals of the University, emphasize the fact that the University has suffered a genuine loss. The Trustees desire to add their own assurance of sincere sym-pathy to Mrs. McQuiston and her family. #345: RECESS FOR The meeting took a recess at 12:00 o'clock noon to COMMITTEE MEETINGS permit the various committees to meet and prepare their reports. #346: LUNCHEON Immediately following the committee meetings, luncheon was served at 1:10 P.M. #347: REPORT OF During the luncheon hour, Mr. H. A. Lum presented his THE SECRETARY report as becretary of the board of Trustees. The report was received and filed. (Appendix III). #348: MEETING At approximately 2:10 P.d. the meeting of the Board RE-CONVENED re-convened. #349: REPORT OF The report of the Finance Committee was presented by THE the Chairman, Ralph W. Harbison. (Appendix TV). The FINANCE COMMITTEE report was approved and the following recommendations adopted: THAT the budget for 1936-37, totaling $104,145.27 be approved, of which $73,901.20 is for the budget in Egypt, $21,720 for the budget in America, $5,190.74 for interest and maintenance charges on the suburban property, and $3,333.33 for suburban property development. THAT the operating deficit for the suburban property for the year 1935-36 amounting to $5,190.74 be added to the loan account in America until it can be liquidated from receipts for 1936-37. THAT the salaries and allowances of all the members of the staff who participated in the ten per cent cut be restored to their original levels. THAT the report of the Bursar audited by Price, 'waterhouse, Peat and Co., Certified Public Accountants of Cairo, Egypt, and the Treasurer's Report audited by barrow, bade, Guthrie and Company, Certified Public Accountants of Philadelphia, be received and filed. THAT Price, Waterhouse, Peat and Co., Certified Public Accountants of Cairo, Egypt, be appointed to audit the books of the Bursar for the year 1936-37. THAT Barrow, Wade, Guthrie and Co., Certified Public Accountants of