West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-07-04
BoRpENToWH FEMALE COLLEGE.

/ bUhUENIOW N FEM ALE CuLLEGE.
4 CoNFERRING THE DEGREE OF M. E. L.
INTERESTING ExERCIsEs-EssAY ON "Wo-
MANS MISSION .
The twenty-first annual commencement
of the Bordentown IN. J.) Female College
came off June 25th in the presence of a large
assemblage Of the friends and patrons of
the Institution. This structure is located
on bluff which overlooks the Delaware
River, at height of about sixty feet above
water level. 1t commands most delight
full view of the surrounding country, inclu-
ding the farm of the late jerome Bona
parte, uncle to the late Emperor. The col
lege was first established in April, 1851 and
chartered by the Legislature in February,
1858. 1t is controlled by board consisting
of ten members, and the faculty, which
comprises four male professors and six fe-
male teachers. The Rev. John II. Brake
ley, Phi. D., is the president and also lee
turer on natural science. To his indefatig
able efforts the institution owes it's success
in an eminent degree. 1t contains at pres
ent about seventy students, some of whom
are from distant parts of the country, two
being natives of Salt Lake City. The
course of studies is divided into three
classes-scientific classical and optimal.-
Those who have completed the scientific
course are entitled to the degree of M. E. L.,
which signifies Mistress of English Litera-
ture.
The exercises opened in the forenoon at
twenty minutes to eleven o'clock with Ros-
sni's overture to ssIl Barbiere di Siviglla,"
which was rendered with good effect by the
Misses. Kinds, E. Finney, N. Williams, L.
Hastings, B. Weatherby and X. Mott. Six
young ladies presented themselves for grad
uating honors, each of whom read an essay
of her own production. Miss Arrietta
Kitchens, of Trenton, received great ap-
plause for her essay on 'Woman's Mission
1t is most elaborate paper and reflects
much credit on the author. It might be
styled defamation against the so called
woman's rights question. Weman, she
said, had great glorious mission, and her
special field of labor was at home, where,
without full, physical, mental and moral
culture, shs would not be able to success
fully combat the growing evils of the age.
The Misses Mount and Finney displayed
great musical talent, and the duet rendered
| by Misses L. Hastings and f. Mount was
faultless. Altogether the exercises were of
a very interesting character, and will form
bright epoch in the history of the college.
The following are the names of the grad
uates or class of '73 who received the diplo-
mas comforting on them the degree of NJ.
E. L:
Misses Emily A. Cheney, Elizabeth, n. j.,
Arrietta Hitchins, Trenton N. j.; Florence
R. Graham, New York city; Mary B.
Brakely, Belvidere, N. j.; Emma D. Fin
ney, Stockton, N. j., and Mary F. Gordon,
Bordentown, N. J.
The following former graduates received
the same degree
Emily Dilks, class of 1862, Mary Haas
1868; Jennie Gilbert, 1866; Carolina Howell,
1867; Nettte w. Olivant, 1868; Mary A.
Marshall, 1869: Louisa A. Sooy, 1870; Flora
G. Hastings, 1871; Jennie N. Hastings, 1871,
Lizzie B. Quimby, 1871.
| Miss Jane Briscoe, Flint, Mich, received
the honorary degree of M. E. L.
| The valedictory was given by Miss Gordon
in truly eloquent and pathetic manner
The words of farewell were very touching
and the President, teachers and students
seemed visibly affected. When the parting
song and benediction were given the audi
ence dispersed, well pleased with such rich
intellectual treat, which will not be soon
forgotten.-Herald.
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL.
BRIDeEToN, July 1, 1878.
Council met at Il O'Clock, P. M.
Present-Mayor, Hugh S. McGear, Samuel
Ackley, J. Warren Roork, Chas. E. Elmer
and John Hustled.
Permits granted-To Thos. W. Frazeur,
to build barn, on Laurel St., First ward;
Peter Horton, to make addition to barn, on
Walnut St., First ward; Stephen Woodruff,
to build wood-house and portico, on JEFF
ferson St., Second ward.
A Communication from the City Cornet
Band was read and referred to a commit
tee consisting Of H. s. McGear, J. Fl Trench
ard and j. Hustled, to report at next meeting.
Edward White rendered his resignation
as member of the Board of Education,
which was accepted. The appointment of
a person to fill the vacancy was deferred un-
til next meeting.
A communication from Chas II. Deshler,
Commissioner to examine into the condition
of the deaf and dumb, blind and feeble
minded persons of the State, was read, and
the Mayor authorized to procure the services
of some one to ascertain the number of such
persons in this city, in response to said COM
munication.
A petition from seventeen citizens Of the
Third ward, asking to have street lamp
placed at the corner of Commerce and Law
renee Sts., was read, and referred to Coun-
cilmen of Third ward, with power to act.
Applications of Chas. Elkinton, to keep a
hotel, and John j. Meyer, to sell lager beer,
were presented, and laid over under the
rules.
Bills ordered paid-J. W. Roork, $7.75,
for gas burners and repairs Of street lamps;
Benjamin Vanlier, $2.00, extra services as
police; Levi Dare, $3s.57, for repairing fire
apparatus, &C.; Bridgeton Gas Light Co.,
$37O51, for gas from March 25th to June
25th 1878, and lamp posts, &c.
Levi Dare reported that the roof Of the
Minerva engine house was in a bad condi-
ton. The matter was referred to the Coun-
cilmen of the Third ward, with power to act.
VIM. Dare, Jonathan Elmer and Charles
D. Burroughs were appointed commission
| ers to consider the alteration Of the old Bur-
lington road, as applied for by Westley
Rodgers and others.
It was ordered that the committee on Nav