Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-03
OLD LOG COLLEGE.
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NEsHAMIsY, Pa. Sept. Am event
Of more than ordinary Importance will
be celebrated on Thursday next, the
5rh instant, by the Presbyterians Of
Pennsylvania, who will gather here.
Near this spot, early in the last century,
Rev. William Tennett erected the old
Log college, which was the first Presby-
terrain educational institution in Amer
lea. It preceded Princeton, Washing
ton, jefferson. Hampton, Sydney, and
all Others Of that denomination. 1t was
Of humble origin, but it made its mark,
and its good work arouses the fondest
feelings in its behalf.
Distinguished Guests VIII Ise Present.
1t therefore becomes especially appro-
pirate that fitting celebration should
be held to commemorate the founding
Of the old college. The arrangements
have been completed for a celebration
that will cover the entire day. Presi-
dent Harrison will be here to participate,
and so will be Postmaster General Wan
amaker, Mrs. Harrison. her father. Rev.
DIR. Scott, Governor Beaver, Governor
Green, of New Jersey; President Pat
ton and ex-President AIcCosh, of Prince
ton college; President Knox, of Iafay-
cite college, and President Mcllvaine, of
Hampden-Sydney college.
Founded ia 1893.
In little low rooted log hut, known
as the Log college, the students were in
structed in the classics, science and the
ology. It measured but rs feet by 30,
but small as il was. the young men there
were happy under the profitable instruc-
ton of mon of learning and piety. The
college was founded in 1926, and there
Tennett, with his four sons, taught those
who were DESTROYS of obtaining an edu-
cation TO qualify them for the duties of
the pulpit Many of the men sent forth
from that institution obtained promi-
nence in the Presbyterian church.
To Erect "a Monument.
Tents will be set up opposite the site
Of the humble institution of learning, in
which the celebration will be held. A
Quaker is the owuer Of the ground upon
leave il for the occasion for any con-
sideration. The proposition is to
memorabilia this celebration by the
erection Of a monument in the form Of
a log hut. It will be set up on the side
of Tennent's dwelling, the owner of the
ground where the primitive college stood
demanding for the site price ten times
beyond its actual value.
The Presidential Visit.
President Harrison will leave Wash
ington on Wednesday next accompanied
BY Mrs. Harrison, her father, Rev. j.
Witherspoon Scott, and Postmaster Cen
eral Wanamaker. The party will take the
afternoon express on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, which makes connection
with the Philadelphia and Reading rail-
road, and reaches the station at Jenkin-
town at $50 p. IN. Immediately they
will be conveyed by carriages to the
postmaster generals residence, where
1t Is expected they will meet other
guests.
An early start will be made on Thurs
day morning by the president and other
guests Of Mr.. Wanamaker, who will
leave in carriages for the Log college
celebration, taking the route northward
along the Old York road.
The reception at the site where the
exercises viii take place will be simple
and dignificd. 1t is expected that re-
marks will be made by President Harri-
son, Postmaster General Wanamaker,
and Governors Beaver and Green.
Programme of Exercises.
The programme as arranged win be as
follows:
MORNING. II O'Clock.
Hymn-"All People That on Earth Do DWELL
Read by Rev. J. Addison Henry ID. d., Phila-
dclphia.
Reading OF Scriptures, by Rev. Joseph Beggs,
ID. D.. Falls of Schuylkill.
Prayer. by Rev. L. Eckard, Abingdon. Pa.
Paper on Log college. by Rev. ID. X. Turner,
Hartsville.
Hymn Praise the Lord Ye Heavens Adore
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