Mobile register and journal., 1845-10-07
MASONIC COLLEGE,
UNDER PATRONAGE OF THE GRAND LODGE

UNDER THE PATRoHA0R OF THE GRAND LoDOA
KENTUCKY.
TNNHIS Institution originated in bequest Of &c..
900, left by The will oithe late VIM. Funk, ESQ.,,
Of Oldham county; and incorporated asa College I'M
der the name Of the "Funk Seminary" by the Le-
eisalure of kenucky--was taken under the patron
age of the Grand Lodge AT its Grand Annual Com
munication in 1874. The first Collegiate year was
closed in August last, under the most gratifying and
auspicious circumstances. The generosity Of the
Grand Lodge, and Subordinate Lodges Of Kentucky,
has enabled the Trustees to place the Institution on
such Il 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 IA Collegiate Institution, whose adj
van,ages shall be ample, and the terms moderate.
THE COURSE OF STUDY is lul-embracng
Preparatory, 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 with the English branches. aud receive
certificate Of character and Of proficiency; or ut
their option complete the course, and graduate with
the ususl honors.
THE FAcULTY consists Of President, PROBES.
sor of Mathematics, one Of Languages, and Teach
err of the Preparatur, Department. The reputations
both as President, scholar and a man, enjoyed so
!
]. r. Finley, A. NJ, (who is also Professor OF Mem
tai and Moral Science; j and the zeal and ability
heretofore exhibited by the other members Of the
Faculty, authorize the anticipation, and afford sure
guaranty of their future success.
The LocATIoH of the Institution is at one OF the
most beautiful points in the State-Lagiange, the
County Seat Of Oldham County, distant rs miles
from Louisville, Is from Shelbyyiile, SO from Frank
fort, and from the OHIO river. The community ia
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-
speet, could not have been selected, and would ear.
nestv recommend The Institution to the patronage of
the Masonic Fraternity especially, and 10 that Of tho
public at large in the West and Southwest, and
pledge themselves that 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 the many advaglages offered by this lnsti
tuition as place for the education Of their sons.
THE TERMS OF TUITION are unusually low, viz:
In the Preparatory Department, per session
of FIVE months, '-' Is 6 90
In the College Proper, per same, 10 90
Boarding, washing, fuel and lights can be had in
private families in The town for 81 80 to 81 rs per
week.
For further particulars, please address
Rev. J. RANDOLPH FINLEY, Presidem.
BY order Of the Board Of Trustees.
A. NJ. GAzLAY, Secretary. ti -i
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. Fl. Edmiston. with competent Female Assist.
ant, and at Of tuition equally low with those
Of the Masonic College.
Lagrange, Sept 10, 1885, sep so 20S-M 1