"I send herewith, as the Fifty-fourth report of the Curators of the State University, the Annual Catalogue for the scholastic year 1895- 1896. This catalogue Is Intended to embody all necessary Information In regard to the University...

"In accordance with custom and the requirements of the statute, the Board of Curators of the University of the State of Missouri have the honor to submit herewith their annual Catalogue and a brief report upon the condition and prospects...

"In compliance with the provisions of section 8751, of the Revised Statutes of Missouri 1889, the Curators of the University of the State of Missouri, have the honor to submit the following report of the progress, condition and wants of said...