tion. It contains large and valuable mineralogical and geological collections, an extensive collection of zoological specimens-about 110,000 in number, among which are the specimens forming the Beal-Steere collection. A botanical collection received from various sources also adds to the value of the museum and offers opportunities for botanical study. Industrial collections have also been made, chief among which is the gift received from the Chinese Government in 1885, of the exhibit which it sent to the New Orleans exposition. Numerous gifts received during the present administration have much enriched the university and added to its usefulness. The gallery of fine arts and history, begun in 1855, has been especially benefited. Henry C. Lewis, of Coldwater, dying August 18, 1883, bequeathed' to the university-the bequest to take effect in possession on the death of his widow-his valuable collection of pictures and statuary, consisting of nearly 700 paintings and about 35 pieces of statuary. The collection contains a number of copies of the chief works of old masters and some of the finest pictures of a number of the best modern artists. The following year the distinguished sculptor, Randolph Rogers, of Rome, presented to the university a complete collection of the models and casts of his works, more than 100 in number.2 The reception of these two gifts encouraged the president to suggest the propriety of the establishment of a school of fine arts, as no other college in the country has a gallery comparable to the one now in the possession of the university. It is not improbable that the suggestion will be acted upon. Courses in art are now offered in the college curriculum and illustrated by the specimens which the gallery contains. In 1882, Mr. James J. Hagerman, of the class of 1861, presented to the university a collection of serial publications of value in the study of political science, containing about 2,600 volumes; and the same year the McMillan Shakespeare library was presented by Hon. James McMillan, now United States Senator from Michigan. Some 750 volumes were thus added to the general library, making it very strong in Shakspeareana. There are now some 3,300 volumes of Shakespearean text and criticism. Other gifts of somewhat less importance, but for which the university is grateful, were received during these years. In 1889 there was established in the university the first fellowship, known as the Elisha Jones classical fellowship. This was done by Mrs. Jones in commemoration of her husband, who for many years was a professor in the university, and died in the summer of 1888 while occupying the chair of associate professor of Latin. His thorough scholarship and his frank and generous nature endeared him to all who knew him, and it was 1See, for full statement, President Angell's report to board of regents for year ending June 30, 1884. 2They include busts and full-length statues of many eminent men; monuments in commemoration of events in our history, especially the civil war the bronze doors of the Capitol, and ideal figures, which have given the artist a world-wide reputation. with especial feelings of gratitude that the authorities and stud such a commemorative fellowship established. Perhaps one of the best proofs of the progress of the univers 1871 is in the number of students who come annually to the un as candidates for advanced degrees. President Angell has that one of the tests of a successful teacher is found in his stimulate pupils to push their studies beyond the limits of a graduate course. It is undoubtedly one of the tests with measure the success of a university. Its facilities for gradua and its powers of attraction over earnest students may well into consideration in discussing development. In the calendar '72 it is stated that nine resident graduates were in attendan university. The calendar for 1890-'91 includes the names o five candidates for higher degrees. After the commencemen the university ceased to give the master's degree "in course," "of course." Previous to that time here, as in most of the leges of the country, graduates of three years' standing had upon them a master's degree-which was no token of greate ship, but simply a proof of longer life. It is not within the province of this sketch minutely to state cial condition of the university, especially since there is noth learned by such minuteness concerning the progress or the e ments of the university. Its fund and the interest rece already been spoken of. The interest on the university fund from $38,000 per year; the one-twentieth mill tax will net fo few years $47,272.50 per year. In 1887-'88 there was received dents' fees a net income of $72,235.25. Special aid is given islature when there is need. The university rests secure generosity of the State, which has not failed to appreciate its and respond to its calls for assistance. Private endowments ships and professorships, and private gifts for buildings, augment the usefulness of the university and add to its c doing good. But the university is now firmly placed on th cure of rock foundations; on the pride and affection of the the State. There is no longer danger from passing storms spect of fifty years gives good reason for the most sanguine founders of the university had a far-seeing vision, and p word and deed for the future. Michigan has often been lo a solution of a problem which she seems now to have solved It has been the intent of this sketch to show the progress versity especially as a State institution resting on National 1 If its progress has here been adequately portrayed, there se ground for saying that the task of higher education and of training can be profitably performed by a public and popula largely dependent for its success on popular appreciation, p pathy, and popular generosity. The calendar for 1890-'91 |