Mobile register and journal. [volume] (Mobile, Ala.) 1841-1849, 1845-09-30
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MASONIC COLLEGE,
UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE GRAND LODGE
OF KENTUCKY.


OF KENTUCKY.
FENHI Institution orig ated in bequest Of $1O,-
Il 900, left by The will ofthe late VIM Funk, ESQ.,,
Of Oldham county; and Incorporated as College un-
der the name Of the "Funk Seminary" by the Le-
gslaiure of Kentucky-was taken under the patron
age oil the Grand Lodge al its Grand Annual Com
munication in 1874. The first Collegiate year was
closed in Angus, last under the most gratifying and
suspicious circumstances. The generosity 0i the
Grand Lodge, and 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 OF the
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 at large Collegiate Institution, whose adj
vantages shall be ample, and the terms moderate.
THE COURSE OF STUDY is ful-embracing a
Reparatory, Classical. and Mathematical De-
partment, 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 i'm the Engish branches, and receive
a certificate of character and Of proficiency; at
their option complete the course, and graduate with
the usual honors.
THE FACULTY consists Of President, Profess
sor of Mathematics, of Languages, and Teach
er of the Preparation, Department. The reputation,
both as "a President, scholar and man, enjoyed SO
UesefVeQIy ny Tue ol tie IhsltuiiOn, new
J. r. Finley, A. M, (who is also Professor OF Men,
tai and Moral Science;) and the zeal and ability
heretofore exhibited by the other members of the
Faculty, authorize The anticipation, and afford
guaranty Of their funre success.
The LOCATION of The Institution is at one Of the
most beautiful points in the State-LagI ange, the
County Seat of Oldham County, distant % miles
from Louisville, Is from Shebyvile, S8 from Frank
fort, and from the OHIO river. The community in
which the students mingle, is unsurpassed in the
State Tor correct, moral and religious sentiment, for
Intelligence aud refinement. Indeed the Trustees
feel confident that happier location, in every
spect, could have been selected, and wOud ear.
nesIv recommend the Institution To the patronage Of
the Masonic Fraternity especially, and that OF the
public at large in the West and Southwest, and
pledge themselves that effort shall be wanting
their part 10 make the Masonic College worthy Of
the entire confidence of its patrons aud friends.-
They particularly invite The attention Of Southern
Parents TO the many advagages offered by this lns,i-
tuition as place for the education OF ther sons.
THE TERMS OF TUITION are unusually low, viz:
In the Preparatory Department, per session
Of five months, s. 6 90
In the College Proper, per same, 10 90
Boarding, washing, fuel aud lights can be had ia
private families in the town for 81 so to 81 rs per
week. 'ot
For further particulars, please address m
Rev. J. RANDOLPH FINLEY, President.
BY order Of the Board Of Trustees.
A. NJ. 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 at 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.
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