Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-25

From Alphens 8; Packard D. d. and William smytb
D. D.. Hrunswick, Me. '
Ut gives me pleasure to state that John @. IIark.
ness Of the class of 1861 sustained an rreproacha
character and very good rank as a scholar in ihe
difsrent departments Of collegiate study. have
great confidence in recommending him as well aunl.
fed to teach the branches usually pursued In our
High Schools.
~ ALPBEUS s. PACKARD,
Professor Of Ancient Langlagc.
DowpoIN CoLLraE, October, 1854.
cordially concur in the above
WIN. sMYTI,
frJf. Msth,
From Hon. E. X. Smart, Ex. Nj. q.
CAMDEN, MAINE, May 9th, 1866
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The bearer, Mr.. John q. IIarkness having taught
the High School in this village, recommend him. AZ
gentleman of excellent education and well qualified
to teach similar schools elsewhere He has had an
experience Of some five years in the business of teach
ing.
l also recommend him as we'll qualified to instruct
in ELoouros. He stood high in that department Of
learning in BowDois CoLLEan, having taken prizes
on two occasions.
Il. SMART,
Agent High School, Megunticook District
From Hon. Nehemiah Abbott, Mayor of Belfast, Me.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN;
Allow me to recommend Mr.. John G. darkness to
the favorable consideration Of all those who may de-
sire hi- services or friendship
Mr. Hardness is fine scholar. an able lecturer, md
young man Of great moral WORTH and deserv, and
receives the esteem ind confidence Of a who know
him. Respectfully, &C.,
NEHEMIAH ABBOTT, Elk NC.
No, ocs
From Rev. n. L. Briggs, A. M, Professor # Eocu-
| ton, Bowdnn College, and now Assistant Rector
| Of TRlElry Episcopal Church, New York.
| GARpIsgR, May Both, 1885,
This may certify that consider John O. liarkhess
as possessing striking and effective style Of ELoct
rioN. He took thr first prize in Oratory at Bowpos
Col LEaE Junior year. As he proved himself nh apt
and talented pupil in my department am confident
he would prove thorough teacAer of all classes in
Reading and speaking placed under him, and rs such
l would introduce him to any who may need his Ser
vices N. L, BRIGGS.
| OTHER REFERENCES:
REV SAMUEL HARRIS, d. D., President of lolr-
doin College, Brune~ lex, Maine.
GEsERAL JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN, Governor
Of Maine.
|
ST. Jous's COLLEGE, Annapolis. Md.
Hon. VICTOR NJ. RICE, late Superintendent Pub
lie Schools, State Of New York.
And in general ALL THE CITIZENS OF DELLA.
WARE not connected with other Institutions by pc.
cuhidry interet or otherwise.
Very respectfully, your obed'ent servant
JOHN O. HARDNESS, A. Nj,
, Member Of the Alumni of the Bangor Boys Iish
School.
Member of the Alumni Of Bowdoin College.
Member of Harvard University Law School.
Member of the University Convocation Of the STATE
OF New York.
PRESIDENT of TnE DELAWARE STATE NORMAL ISL
rEEsITY.
, All interested in the present and future prosp'rfye
l. the youJn DELAWARE, will please To aid in ccia
II ting this information Copies may be obainrdat No
& $40 Market street, Whining on, Delaware. Free b!
mail. Students from other States admitted I,
d equal advantages.
1t Address, WIN. b. WlGGlNS,
Secretaryef The Dclarare State Normal Uilusisity