The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26
For The Spirit Of the Age.
THE LEBANON LIBERAL INSTITUTE.
R E P OR r:

Unversalists, at its late session. to witness the e1s
animation of 'the Lebanon Liberal Institute"
having discharged that part of our duty on the 18th
Of November inst, beg leave TO make the follow
ing Report, viz That, as whole, we found the
Institution in a far more prosperous and promising
condition than we had anticipated
The Executive Committee, consisting of II.
STEVENS, A. BAKER, and c. IIouGH,
Esqures, has been faithful TO its ,rust and par
,cularly fortunate in the choice of Teachers; viz.
J, c. c, HosKINs, A. B, Principals; Miss RUTH
f. TENNEY. Preceptress, and Miss E. JrN-
NErTE PLAIsTRIpGE, Teacher Of Music.
The examination Of the young Gentlemen, con-
Quoted by Mr. IIoskins, commenced at half past
nine, A. NJ. and continued about three hours, ina
manner entirely satisfactory. The questions, in
relation 10 the various studies, including all the
branches OF education usually taught in Academies,
were given out promiscuously, so as to ties, the
real atlainmenls Of the pupils; and were ansperea
generally, with promptilude and correctness. The
witnessing committee, and other friends present,
were frequently urged to propose such questions,
on nice or difficult points, as might occur to them.
After an hours inlermisson, Miss Tenney com.
menced The examination Of the Young Ladies' de-
Partmenl(a Few others included )and continued till
half past four =. NJ. Proceeding in u similar man
ner, the Preceptress emualed the PRINCIPAL in
giving out lessons and questions with astonishing
ease, rapldi'y, and accuracy and was answered
with prompness which we have not seen eyce,l-
ed. The cheerful and decorous attention of the
pupils, through the day; the correctness of the
rcci'ations, the activity with which arlhne,ica
and Astronomical demonstrations were gwen md
The excellent pieces Of Composition read by some
young ladies', rendered the exercises highly inter-
es,ing and agreeable.
Fully aware of the responsibility under which
we act, /, affords us much pleasure to be able to
make this favorable Repor. of the appearance and
doings, of the Lebanon Liberal Institute. We re-
GREETED sincerely that l., EGERroN, ESQ.,, was
necessarily absent and that circumstances were
such that none Of the brethren ION New Hamp
shire, who were expected to be present, as COM
mt,ee from that State, to witness the examination,
could be present, with the exception of Rev. J.
HARRIS, and Doct. 5. MARTIN. There were.
however, many intelligent spectators, males and
females, in attendance, who seemed to participate
loyously in the intellectual entertainments
is our unanimous opinion that the Institution
! richly deserves the efficient patronage and perma-
nent support oian enlightened, liberal community.
No circumstance has occurred, during the term, to
wound the feelings Of the Teachers und friends Of
The seminary. No boyish out breaks or freaks of
roguery were perpetrated, to mar the manly de-
pertinent of the young gentlemen, from four
States, though mostly from New Hampshire. Th,
fact reflects great honor both upon the Exec
utive Committee, the Teachers, the PUPILS, and
the Inhabitants Of the beautiful village of Leban-
on.
We could not feel justified, should we conclude
this brief and imperfect report, without a warm
and earnest appeal to liberal public especially
TO Ministers aud laymen Of the Uniyersast fra
lernlly in New Hampshire and Vermont, in favor
Of the LEBANON LIBERAL INSTITUTE. Its
friends in Lebanon, have done we-uoby; and
yet in consequence of heavy expenses for repairs,
furniture. Philosophical and Astronomical oppa-
ratus &c, debt Of some seven or eight hundred
dollars, rests upon the Executive Committee, which
must soon be paid, or the Institution triN 20 back
INTO other hands. If this buthen could be remoy-
ed, and the School be well patronized, as we think
would be, it would nearly support itself, and nav
all It's incidental expenses. Let US not pause then.
brethren and friends, but raise the funds like men,
and see the Institution in lourshng condition.
We may add, that the exercises were opened
and closed by prayer, and accompanied with ap-
propra,e remarks, in which all present, seemed to
take deep interest.
The next term will commence on the 3O,b of
this month. and continue ten weeks.
The whole number ofpupils, for the Fall .,,>
was 75,-Or SO Gentlemen and 80 Lp'.s,
S. c. LOvELAN'.,
d. CIIAPi>. ="
y y. s s;;!xE$s Vermont
"or ..stock, Nov 10, 1871.
y s. The writer per order, would add upon
hs own responsibility, iiIdt "e evening VI 'he uav
at Lebanon was devoted to an admirable ExHI
BIrIoN in the Universast House, before a large
and delighted audience.
The yonng Indies and gentlemen had not only
prepared some excellent pieces, but in all their
performances, acquitted themselves 10 universal
appreciation. Every thing was conducted in
decorous and orderly manner, though the ftequen,
dratis upon the visibility of the congregation,
we're sometimes audibly honored The laughing
countenances seemed to say with Solomon, a
'merry heart doeih good like Medicine" RS.