New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-14
COLLEGE COMMENCEMENTS.

/ Nrw-YORK STATE NORMAL SCHooL.-Ihe
closing exercises OF the Foryeghth term were held July
q Twenty-Five young ladies and 10 young ge1tienleh
rece,ved their diplomas. These certify their capacy "
teach IN any schools OF inc g cbno except the Ian
@magcs The Normal School is supported by an approp
o eacers The only expense for board. which can
be had for 81 30 per week The teachers arc any qtb
ned for their duties and the school MAINTAINS hign
Tank Tor efficiency n the branch Of education Whch Is
pnrSued DR. Joseph Alden, the President, was Tor
wears President OF jefferson College, lie Is an
Of the type OF Arnold OF Rugby, keel br Chose
winning IN his position Prof. Jewel IS teaenet "a te
dv Teachers are thoroughly devoted to their duties Inc
school affords fine opportunities for young men ana
bic business They solicit the consideration of persons
means 70 the opp6fdnites ie doing good which are az
ored IN assisting those who unable 70 ee even tue
very small expenses necessary and YET desire te &
aS e sH2 geR 9Ssg %SSi6 IS55 sstSval O Of
aid, and tend TO advance the cause OF elqcatoh' =.
SOUTHERN MASONIC FEMALE CoLLEGE.-The
Commencement OF this College, IN Coyington Ca, was
held on June o. 49, and a. On the 2lst the Rev. j. o.
A. Clarke Of Emory College preached the Commencement
sermon TO large audience. On the evening OF the Z2d,
The y0ung ladies of the Sophomore Glass held their prize
reading, the 22d successful JUNIOR eAlOItoh tOoh
place the Hon. James j. Floyd delivered the prizes 70
tbe successful competitors Of the Sophomore Class, and
Prof Lewis OF the Emory College GeIy eIed an aoe M
In the evening the annual concert was held under the
direction of Mr.. Fisher, the Professor OF Music.
On the commencement day, the 2th' large andehee
assembled and heard the exercises of the graduating
class, who acquitted themselves with much honor I.er
COMPOSITIONS were considered above the standard OF Tor
mer years which reflects much credit upon the members
Of the class and the able faculty OF the college lor her
success In developing the talents and energies OF their
pupils. President Orr delivered an able baccaauTeate
address receiving the attention OF the audience
Tho regular annual literary address delivered by the
Rev. II. H. Tucker, d. d, Of Mercer University. Ms
subject was The Dignity Of Labor" which was treated
by him in a very pleasant and practical MANNER
The college chapel and grounds have undergone thorough
repairs and the large tho attendance during
the past OF the school is encouraging FOR the III
ture and an evidence OF the life and prosperity OF the
College This institution is under the direction and aus
pces the Grand Lodge Of the State President Orr and
am able corps OF Professors in charge the tuition and
expenses are moderate, Offering great facilities for the
education of the young ladies IN that portion OF the
Union.
PENNSYLVANIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
The annual meeting Of the PENNSYLVANIA Teachers
Association is TO be held at Allentown, beginning Tues
day. August g. and continuing three days. C. NJ. Ruuk,
OF Allentown. is chairman OF the committee on local
arrangements.