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were ten teachers at the institute and
eight promised to support a home
summer school.

After the institute Mr. Bray broached
the subject to Dr. Stubbs, who proved
himself related to the "man from Miss--
ouri" when he asked Mr. Bray to show
him that the Nevada teachers
would patronize a summer school.
Mr. Bray said he thought at least
forty would do so.

But an election campaign and stress
of business kept the subject crowded
back, but not out of Supt. Bray's mind
and last winter the question was
brought up at the various institutes
and was approved by both teachers
and deputies, and once more (Jan 10, '12)
Supt. Bray reminded Pres. Stubbs of
the matter, guaranteeing an attend--
ance of from forty to sixty teachers.

Dr. Stubbs asked Mr. Bray to be
present and lay the matter before
the Board of Regents at a meeting
held March 5, 1912.

Supt. Bray did as he was asked.
Dr. Stubbs recommended the action
and the Board of Regents unan--
imously voted for the summer
session. Manzanita, Lincoln, and
the Dining Halls with the very