June 4, 1917.

To Professors Other Employees and Students of the University:

Acting in harmony with the wishes of the federal government, all employees of the institiution who find it possible to render any special service to the country will be excused from their regular duties on June 5th. This will include especially any who wish to help in registration also any who find it possible to take part in any meetings designed to stimulate patriotism. If employees ae absent it will be assumed that the absence is due to patriotic motives and no questions will be asked. On the other hand no patriotic plea can be made for any who wishes to absent himself from his regular duties for personal or selfish reasons. It is expected therefore that all offices will be open and everyone will be on duty unless he has some reason of a pariotic nature for absence satisfactory to himself. There is no work requried of the students now except a few scattering examinations and instructors are at liberty to hold these on June 5th or postpone them as they see fit. Students who absent themselves from examinations for patriotic reasons will be given other examinations covering the subject without payment of the special examination fee.

S. Avery, Chancellor.