Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-15
Who are the Proprietors and
Teachers 2

This is a question Of very great Importance to
the intending student and one which we believe
we can answer to the entire satisfaction of the
most fastidioUs.
The senior member of the frm-Prof. j. w.
Jones. was the founder Of the first Commercial
college ever established on British soil
In the fall of 1861, he, in connection with My
ron f. Searle of Westield, Mass. opened at
Port Burwell, Province of Ontario, the institu-
ton which was in the following March removed
to the City OF London, and which has since been
known as the London Commercial College and
Business University.
Under the management of Prof Jones this
institution has, for nearly twenty years, main
tanned is supremacy rs the most thorough and
popular School of Business to be found in all the
British Possessions.
The name of j. W. Jones and his College, are
household words throughout the length and
breadth of the Canadian Dominion, and most
of the adjoining States. and his reputation for
superior skill in this department of education.
is unuuestioned by those who know him. or
have seen the kind of graduates that he has
sent out to take positions III the Business World.
But Prof. Jones is an American, and his so
wears residence in Canada, aud the many fiat
tering attentions he has received at the hands
of It's inhabitants, could not wean him from the
love of his native land. This together with the
fact that the long northern winters were begin
ming ITO seriously affect his health has led him to
dispoSe of his Canadian business and seek
home for himself and his family in the Sunny
South He has accordingly decided to trans
plant his institution to the beautiful city of
Knoxville the principal town in Eastern Ten
nessee.
When it became known in London and else
where that the Professor had definitely decided
to leave Canada, various demonstrations were
got ND as expressions of the love and esteem in
which he was held by those among whom he
had so long resided
OF the testimonials received, the following
must suffice a sample:
On the 23rd of July special meeting OF Court
Dufferin, Independent Order of Foresters, was
called at their chambers in Bakers Block to
take leave Of Mr.. Jones, on which occasion
Court Deputy High Chief Ranger. VIM. j. Ele-
ment. on behalf of the Foresters of the city,
publicly presented him with valuable golden
High Court Jewel and Il costly SASH accom-
panied by the following address:
To j W. JONES, ESQ,
p. G. r. COURT DUFFERIN, No. !, I. o. T.
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER We learn with
unfeigned regret that it is your intention, at
very early date, to seek new home III distant
country.
This very sudden news is as unweleOme to us
ss il is haSty especially so when we bear in
mind that this separ alton will be loss to Court
Dufferin of one of its most willing. earnest and
able champions. and to the members generally
of a faithful friend and brother
The members of Court Dutferin have called
this special meeting Tor the purpose of giving
expression to their sentiments of heartfelt
brotherly love towards YOU
The very limited notice. we have had of your
departure has prevented us from making pre-
variations betting the occasion. We are salts
fed however, that you Will accept the assllr-
ance OF our extreme regret at your departure.
and we sincerely hope that your future pathway
IN life may be pleasant and profitable.
To the Sister Court whlch' you may select as
vour future Forest Home, we would say. " Bro.
ZONES is a true Forester and faithful Brother
and Friend
In conclusion your brothers in Court Duferin
cannot allow You to depart with a mere verbal
expression of regret. but desire that something
tangible should accompany YOU l am there
fore deputed to ask your acceptance of this
Souvenir. High Court Jewel and Sash, your
position in the body emitting YOU to wear the
same MAY our Supreme Chief Ranger on high,
guard and protect you and yours. aud finally
bring YOU to the Court above. is the heartfelt
PRAYER Of Court Dufferin.
Signed on behalf of the Court.
WM j. ELEMENT, c. u. Ii. c. 4.
london July 23rd, 1880
After presentation, addresses full OF fratemal
love and most gratifying expressions OF appre
citation ant respect. were delivered by the
High Chief Ranger of Ontario, Members Of the
High Standing Committee. and other gentlemen
present, and lengthy account Of the affair ar
peared next day in the three leading newspa
yeFs OF the city.
But the members OF Court .Duherin did not