We have passed through a year of struggle, anxiety
& prayer, but, at the same time, one of comparative success. . . .I would call your
attention to the building, there are some leaks in the roof, the remedy is to give it a
thick coat of cheap paint. There has been no money spent this year in the improvement of
the ground. The difficulties that have prevented this, are as follows:
1st The partial condemnation of the president last year, creating a doubt as to how far
he would be sustained.
2nd The number of resignations in the Board during the year awakened suspicions in the
minds of the people.
3rd The rough & unfair treatment the college received during the discussions at
Synod.
4th The acceptance by a member of this Board of a place in the Board of an institution
of no higher grade than Austin College.
5th The general indifference of the people & of the professed friends of the
college. . . .
Allow me to suggest to the Board that in future the offices of financial agent,
President & Treasurer, be not conferred on the same man. . . .
Respectfully submitted,
H. B. Boude, President.