Mobile register and journal. [volume] (Mobile, Ala.) 1841-1849, 1845-10-02
MASONIC COLLEGE,,
NAASUN1O
UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE GRAND LODGE
KENTuCKY

UNDER THEPATR0NA0E OF THE GRAND LODGE
OF KENTUCKY.
VNHIS Institution originated in bequest OF &c.,
4 900, left by the will ofthe late VIM. Funk, ESQ.,,
of Oldham county; and incorporated as College I'M
der the name of the "Funk Seminary" by the Le-
gislaiure of kentucky-was taken under the patron
age of the Grand Lodge al its Grand Annual Com
muncation in lS4i. The first Collegiate year was
closed in August last, under the most gratifying and
uuspicious circumstances. The generosity Of the
Grand Lodge, aud Subordinate Lodges OF Kentucky,
has enabled the Trustees to place the Institution on
such basis as will warrant the confidence Of the
community, and secure the accomplishment oil Inc
objects proposed in its adoption.
THE OBJECTS had IN view are-lst. The gratu-
itous education Of the SONS both OF deceased and
of destitute Masons; and, I'd. To afford to The
public az large a Collegiate Institution, whose adj
vaniages shall be ample, and the terms moderate.
The COURSE OF STUDY is iul-embracing a
Preparatory, n Classical. and Mathematical De-
partnent, together with Department OF Mutual and
Moral Science, in which all the branches Of study
taught in the most favored Institutions Of the land
will be included. Pupils may, however, terminate
their studies wilh the Eng branches, and receive
a certificate of character and Of proficiency; or at
their option complete the and graduate with
the usual hon0rs.
Faculty. consists of a President, Profess
sor of Mathematics, one Of Languages, and Teach
er of the Preparatory Department. The reputation,
both as a President, scholar and man, enjoyed SO
deservedly by the President of the Institution, Rev.
J. X. Finley, A. NJ, (who is also Professor OF Mem
| tai and Moral Scenoe;) and the zeal and ability
| heretofore exhibited by the other members oil the
Faculty. authorize the anticipation, and afford sure
guaranty Of their future success.
THE Loo ALTON of the Institution is mt one Of the
most beautiful points in the State--IagI ange, the
County Seat Of Oldham County, distant rs miles
from Louisville, Is from Shebyvile, 38 from Frank
| fort and 8 from the OHIO river. The community in
which the students mingle, is unsurpassed in the
State for correct, moral and religious sentiment, for
intelligence and refinement. Indeed the Trustees
feel confident that happier location, in every re-
| spect, could not have been selected, and would ear
nesy recommend The Institution to The patronage OF
the Masonic Fraternity especially, and 10 that Of the
public at large in the West and Southwest, and
| pledge themselves thai no effort shall be wanting on
| their part 10 make the Masonic College worthy OF
| the entire confidence of its patrons and friends
| They particularly invite the attention of Southern
Parents TO the many advagtages offered by this lnsli'
tuition AS place for The education of their sons.
THE TERMS OF TUITION unusually low, viz:
| In the Preparatory Department, per session
Of five months, OO
In the College Proper, per same, 10 90
Boarding, washing, fuel and lights can be had ia
private families in The town for 81 so 10 81 Is per
| week.
| For further particulars, please address
Rev. J. RANDOLPH FINLEY, President.
BY order of the Board Of Trustees.
| A. M. GAZLAY, SECRETARY.
The first session Of the second year will be opened
on the last Monday in September, 18th instant.
| Female High School will be opened al La
grange on The same day, under the charge of Rev
Q. IL. Edmiston with competent Female Assist
ant and at terms of tuition equally low with those
of the Masonic College.
Lagrange, Sept 10, 1885, sep 80 20S-m