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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14

The balmy spring days have not been
wholly without pleasures for President
Cleveland. He has an obdurate Congress
off his hands, has bagged goodly mum
Der of ducks, has read with infinite
zest the reports of Charles A. Dana's ar
rest, aud is said to have carried along
with him, fairly generous supply Of
good health-and spirits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
Poor Business Instinct.

Irate Landlady-I want you to take
back that folding bed you sold me, and I
want my money back. One of my board
ers smothered to death in it, and he owed
me weeks board.
Furniture Dealer-Madam, you have no
business sense. If you were in the habit
Of making your boarders pay month in
advance, you would have been away
ahead. - Cincinnati Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14

Spain is very prompt and vigorous In
suppressing the Cuban rebellion, but this
does not alter the fact that Spanish control
of that fair island is both unnatural and
tyrannical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
State Library.

The regular meetings. Of the committee on
state Library will be held In the Library
every Wednesday evening at 7D o'ciocK' uh-
III evrther notice Per order,
Ian IN 1sa6' F. A. FLOYD, Sccretay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14

nh. ,.0n,ar meeting OF the Railroad Tele,
~rapb and Express committee Will be nelo
Wednesdays at 230 p. NJ, in railroad com
3 v,iaaiOuer's office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
aeaahore Fisheries.

Committee on seashore Fisheries Will meet "
eesaboYe Fisheries room every wednesday u
So' e. - = NIcKERsoN, Chairman.
H.r, CnooKnrr, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
Daily xenntbef aoarnal.
TERMS: 97.OO Per Ys0r.

No notice whstsver will b. taken o. IN
signed communications.
TEE JOURNAL CANNOT p HSLD
Tor the reservation or return Of re3ecssd COM
nunicAtions.
address all concentrations relating TO sub
.criptions and advertisements 70 BuRLnIsH =
Rxyrr. Publishers. Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
Insane Hospital.

Regular meetings Of committee on insan
Hospital will be held on Tuesday at3P ID.
the bank Examiners room.
@. N. WATERHoUsE, Chairman.
FIJI PARKHURsT, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
Banks and Banking.

Committee on Banks and Banking Will hold
their regular meeting in the bank examiners
room ON Wednesdays at T. M:
A. r. DAY, Chairman.
F. H. PARKHuRsT, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
Military Affairs.

The committee on Military Affairs Will meet
In the office OF the Adjutant General on
g. II. PRESCOTT, Chairman.
JoHN o. PATrnN, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
One Good Point.

1 Waiter Ito gentleman who is looking at
napkin half full of holes)-I'n bring you
another napkin.
Diner-Never mind. The holes seeln to
be clean. Tit Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14

1t may be a bigger dose of disaster than
we have yet had would BIO the best way to
rescue this country from the knaves and
the fools who now play so prominent a
part in running -[Brockton Times. -.
A theater is being erected on the Blaine
lot opposite Senator Caneron's residence
in Washington, but there will never be
any one on the stage Of the new theater
who can kick any harder than did the
senator when ne found the building was
to be erccted.-[Taunton Gazette.
Hon. William L. Wilson of West Wiz.
ginia observes that "a campaign of edu.
cation has begun" 1t began with the
beginning of the present administration.
Its first fruits were seen in the Republi.
can victories of 1898 and the landslide Of
last Observation-Disclosures Journal.
Democrats are all alike. There is no diff
ference between the Democrats of Boston,
of New York, of Troy, of Chicago or OF
Tennessee. Ii they cannot win an election
by votes, they take it by theft. The Ten
nessee Democrats are just now engaged in
grand larceny.-[Worcester Telegram.
AHC AioU Va StutcSiuan OuU "a u Jou io"
includes such conspicuous names as those
of Holman, Springer, Bland, Harter,
Cultivate, Bryan, Pence, Simpson, By
mum, Breckenridge, Raynor. Hatch, Cock
ran, Lockwood, Sibley and Gilgore; and,
by the way, not one of these back mum.
beers is a Republican. Manchester Mirror.
In the argument before the supreme
court on the income tax, the strongest
point so far developed is that made against
the constitutionality of the law, on the
ground OF its unequal bearing. The
equality of all before tho law is the corner
stone Of our political fabric; and not only
the letter Of the section of the constitution
relating to taxation, but the spirit of the
instrument throughout, forbids discrim-
ination against one taxable and in favor
Of another Philadelphia Telegraph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
Towns.

The committee on Towns Will hold II
regular meetings in the Senate chamber, OF
Wednesdays, 1T p. M.
X, A. RYERsoN, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
Labor.

The Committee on Labor will hold It's regu.
lar meetings in the room OF Commissioners OF
Labor ON Tuesdays at 23O r. M.
q. Il. SIMPSON, Chairman.
D.. X. JEWELL, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
Interior Waters.

.rh. .or,mittee on Interior Waters will NEE,
sysrv Thursday vt 2.30 p. M. Per Order.
s'o'S JOHN X. AMEs, Chairman
Geo. P. Longley, Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14

Charlemagne could hold his tongue in
eight different languages. He made spe-
cialty of studying every language spoken
In his empire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
panonscot county Delegation.

There will be regular meetings OF the Penon
scot Delegation at room OF committee =
Legal Affairs on "e 9n1adsr
STANLEY PLUMNDR, 6ec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
MAYA and Bridges.

The committee on Ways and Bridges viii
meet In the agricultural room during the
sessions OF the Legislature, Tuesday siter-
moons ct $50 O'Clock. Per order,
ALBERT A. COLE, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14

Judiciary,

Rerular meetings Of the COMMITTEES on
judiciary Will be held in the committee room y
ON Tuesdays, Wednesday, o. y ana not uceo''' -
WILLIAM J. KNowLToN, Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
Agriculture.

The committee on Agriculture VIII meet II II
~. xvricuItursl room during the session OF
the Legislature, Wednesday afternoons ~
O'Clock. nc .n. aac,v
pav nYder of com. f. D. ADAAbs oeS -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
It is said that young Brunswick Lao

It is said that young Brunswick lad,
IS years of age, is entitled to the CASTRO
monte belt during the year 1895. A mer-
chant of that place, upon a wager, had Is
eggs and pint of milk cooked into
scramble, and in short time the young
man had disposed of the entire contents
of the platter with much ease and, as he
expressed it, with lots of comfort 1t
is said that nobody will set him further
stint until some one ambitious soul equals
the record and the price of eggs Is lower.
The statement has been made that the
two mines which were run in this city in
1889 and 80 resulted in a large loss to the
people of the city who were interested in
the national game and support of these
teams. Such is not the case. There was
a small amount of money due above the
subscriptions and receipts of each of these
seasons, but in both cases it was made
up by citizens games. Had the money
expended in those seasons for base ball in
the cities of Gardiner and Augusta, been
devoted to the maintenance of single
team, and had the Electric Railroad been
in operation between the three sister cities
of the Kennebec as it is at the present
time, we have no question but what a
crack nine could have been maintained
without loss, and even at profit. There
are lots of business men In Augusta.
Hallowell and Gardiner who are lovers of
the national game, and who are willing
to contribute money to its support, but
who are unable to devote any personal
time TO it from their other affairs. We
have confidence to believe that If some live
manager were to enlist the financial sup
port of the three cities good team could
be maintained. The Kennebec valley
could be represented in the New England
League in a most creditable manner; and
games, either at Augusta or Gardiner, be-
tween which cities division of the
schedule might be made, would not lack
patronaQe y. TA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING

NJ. Felix Faure Ia to visit Algeria after
Parliament adjourns. He will be the
only French ruler, save Napoleon III, who
has ever set foot in the province.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14

The Joint special committee on Taxation
will hold regular meetings on Tuesoayss .,
land agents office.
Per order, o.,,v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14

Curtains were employed for bedsteads
In the eleventh century. They were after
ward transferred to windows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
Education,

The regular meetings of the Committee on
Edncation win be held Tuesday OF each week
1t O'clock p. NJ in the adjutant generals Of
Per order,
JAMES II. HowRs, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
MARCH MAGAZINES.
testie's MONTHLY,

In the Marchenumber of Frank Leslie s
Popular Monthly the wonderful story OF
the life and inventions of Thomas Alva
Edison is set forth, in an article by Henry
Tyrrell The paper is accompanied with
some interesting illustrations, including
new portraits of Edison, of his parents,
wife. children and scientific collaborators.
Other important contributions to this
unusually full and interesting number
are: NJ " Moore striking account of
1.-THE Great Salt Lake, and Mormondom .
Captain H. ID Smiths stirring and
patriotic account of 1.-The United States
Revenue Cutter Flag" delightful art
paper upon Canoes and Cut Gems, "by
Theo Tracy; "How Bronze Statues are
Cast, with the latest works of American
sculptors by S. Wilmington Miller; " Bull
,rian Village Life, 'picturesquely Illus
trated, by Celia r. Ladd; Personal Rem
iniscences of Charles Reade, by Howard
Paul and of Anton Rubinstein, by Mrs.
w. X. L. Dickson. Drank Leslie's Pub
fishing House. ~ Bond ST., New York.
Auther's Journal.
Writers, young and old, will be inter
ested in the Authors Journal tor March.
1t conta ms, among other things, an arti-
Gle on how to write for young people, by
Oliver Optic; "A Manuscript Record, y
by Wilder Grahame !" AnAuthor's Fame, .
by Josie r. Nichols; some excellent sug-
gestions for writers, by J. I. Trowbridge,
and a discussion of the benefits to be de-
rived from manuscript revision agencies
A particularly valuable feature of this
number is the new department., to be
| continued each month, entitled 1.-THE
Manuscript Market" giving the names
and addresses of the periodicals that pay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
MAINE GOSSIP.

One of the most original, and withal,
most expressive remarks ever made by a
Chinaman, was hurled at Postmaster
Twombly of Lewiston, by Sam Sing, the
Court street laundryman. Sam, it seems
had letter which he wanted delivered in
a hurry He wanted special delivery
stamp, but not being quite up in the
English vocabulary spoke thusly to Mr..
Twombly, who waited upon him;
want quick stamp with boy on 1t:
1t was a most expressive description OF
what he wanted, as the special delivery
stamps have an engraving OF a boy run
ming at full speed on Them Sam Sing
got his stamp and retired, none the wiser
that he had originated new and novel
description for special delivery stamp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14

his appointment to a cadctship This
letter was endorsed by General Sherman
with such backing, young Grant should
have no difficulty in securing the desired
OPPORTUNITIES for "a military education.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14

1t appears that not one American mer-
chant vessel passed through the Suez
canal during the year 1894, according to
Consul General Penfield's report to the
state department.. There were American
cargoes enough, but they went in British
ships.
Ellen Terry was AZ on Feb. 20. In Gov
entry, where she was born brass plate
on one house bears the inscription: This
is the birthplace of Miss Ellen Terry"
while on ano ther house across the street
Is similar plate marked, This Is the
original birthplace Of Miss Ellen Terry"
firm of manufacturers, finding II
necessary to replace one Of their boilers,
ordered fresh one from an engineering
house on the other side of q river. When
completed the new piece Of mechanism
weighed nearly 30 tons-too heavy, the
city officials declared, to pass over the ex-
isting bridge. 1t was low tide at the
time, and bales OF cotton were laid in the
bed Of the river and piled up to the level
of the road, being held in position by iron
bars and wooden joists. The wagon then
passed over with comparative ease. This
pleasing novelty cost the firm $780,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14

Inland Fisheries and Game.
The committee OH Inland Fisheries and
Game will meet at their room every Tuesday
at $50 p. M.
CYRUS A. PACKARD, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
COMMITTEE NOTICES.
Legal Affairs.

Regular meetings Of the committee ON Leeai
Tneadays. Wednesdays and Thursdays ~
O'Clock p. NJ, until further notice.
JOHN II. HILL, Secretary
January 9. 1895
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14

A particle II applied into each nostril and 10
agreeable. Price 50 cents at Druggists or by
mail. ELY BROTHERS. Sc Warren -. New
York OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14

ELY'S CREAM BALM opens and clean
SEES the Nasal Passages, Allays Pain and In
dammation, Heals the Sores, Protects
the Membrane from colds. Restores tbe
Senses Of Taste and Smell. The Balm 10 quick
ly absorbed and gives relief ct once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14

Red Seal Sarsaparilla is sold by all drug
lists. 1t always cures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14
MHAf oTHERs ARE SAYING.

1t may be bigger dose of disaster than
we have yet had would BIO the best way to
rescue this country from the knaves and
the fools who now play so prominent a
part in running it.-[Brockton Times. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-14

for contributions and brief. description
OF the kind of matter they want, based
on information supplied by their editors.
(The Authors Journal Pub: Co., No. !,
William St., New York;
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-06-03
n. q. BUeYL ER.

TRUNKS, vALIsEs isD BAGs--TTunks,
Satchels and Hand Bags can be purchases OF
us az most reasonable prices. Our line In
cludes the very best makes Of al the iates.
and most convenient shapes. Our complete
assortment is bound to please you in quality,
style and price, and genuine bargain may ee
depended upon whenever you desire GOODS IN
his line. NM- AAkH, SSaleI D.OSh-
NEcKwEAR.-1n extent and variety our
stock of neckwear Is dazzingiy superior 20 the
display of any preceding year As Q suitable
scarf or tic very often adds ten per cent 70
mans looks. there Is no excuse for wearing an
Old one. If you want the latest and Prettiest
ties. examine our stock. Every necktle Is
stylish ind high grade, neat, nob0y and se-
coming and our prices speak for themselves
VIM RAHS. SadIer Block
MucT TO ADMIRE N OUR CHuDRES's DE-
PARTsIKST--One very prominent feature OF
oar new stock Is the elegance and beauty OF
the goods and If you are an admirer OF such
things you will cali 70 satisfy that admiration.
There are many reasons why you should
make US an early visit, and VIC invite your
criticism because We believe every fair com
parison strengthens Us in the estimation OF 1u-
dieious and earefni buyers. WM- kAHS,
ChildFen's outftter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-06-03

Gain a little knowledge of our
stock of goods by calling when in
Martinsburg, and looking US over
Possibly you have been wanting
something for quite awhile, and think
because of hard times you cannot
afford. Say, set of silver spoons,
knives or forks, or nice clock, q
good watch, or something in jewelry,
or fancy goods, may be it is a nice
lamp. We have just received nice
line of banquet, parlor and fancy
lamps. Their cost is not much, and
is it not well to get a little knowl-
edge? We are always glad to quote
prices, and are satisfied we can in
w. L. JONES { Co.,
Jewellers,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-06-03
Church Items.

The Episcopal Diocesan Council
will meet in Charles Town June 5.
The pastor and his family being
absent in Virginia, the Rev. Mr..
Tongue preached in the Baptist
church last Sunday morning.
The Jefferson County Sunday
School Convention will meet in the
NJ. E. Church South atSummit Point,
August and 8. A good programme
has been prepared, and good atten-
dance is desired.
The annual meeting of the Wo-
mans Foreign Missionary Society of
the NJ. E. Church South will be
held in this town on the 18th and 18th
of June. Quite a number of dele
gates and friends of the society and
its work are expected to be present:
The opening sermon will be delivered
by Rev. F. j. Prettyman on Wednes-
day night, the 18th.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-06-03

The Town Council last night APP
pointed Mr.. II. X. Amber clerk, NJ.
L. Young sergeant, Thomas Kahn po-
liceman, and Jas. NJ. Mason, Jr., at
torney. In the matter of policeman
applications for the position were
read from Mr.. Kahn; MIR. VIM. III.
Moore and Mr.. T. F. Eddy-Mr.
Moore proposing to serve at sgt and
Mr.. Eddy at SIG per month. A mo-
ton to fix the salary at the latter
figure was defeated, and Mr.. Kahn re-
elected. Mr.. d. S. Hughes appeared
before the Council and asked for a
curb for a new pavement in front of
his premises where he resides and
also for curb for a pavement in front
of the Southern Methodist church.
Referred to the new street committee
to be appointed,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-06-03

The firm of Washington & Beall,
of New York, have been awarded
a contract to supply the city of Bay
onne, N. j., with water from Staten
Island. The members of this firm
are our progressive former towns
men Messrs. w. DeHertburn Wash
ington and T. Ashby BealI, and we
are pleased to learn from private
sources that there is prospect that
it will prove very profitable under
taking.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-06-03
Look Out

for breakers ahead when pimples, boils,
carbuncIes and like manifestations of impure
blood appear. They wouldn't appear if your
blood we're pure and your system in the right
condition They show You whatyou need-a
good blood-purifier; that's what you get when
you take DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical DlscoV-
itcarries health with it. All Blood, Skin; and
Scalp Diseases, from a common blotch or
eruption TO the worst Scrofula, are cured by
it. 1t invigorates the liver, purities ana en-
riches the blood. and rouses every organ INTO
beautiful action. Inithc most stubborn forms
of Skin Diseases, such as salt-rheum, Eczema
letter, Erysipelas, Carbnncles, and kindred
and Mi bIood-taints. if it fails to cure. you
have YOUR money back. And that makes 1t
the cheapest blood-puriicr sold,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-06-03
DIR. TonaIinson7s
DENTAL OFFICE,
CORNER OF CHARLES AND LIBERTY STREE" S
CHARLESTOWN.
sbirts of all kinds at Hirschmau's.

Shirts of all kinds at Hirschman's.
Summer underwear at Hirschman's.
The best selection of straw hats you can
find at Hirschman's.
For your tan shoes come to Hirschman's--
We can suit you in any shape toe you want. at
the same time can suit your pocket book.
When you come to Charles Town look at
Hirshman's windows and then walk inside.
You can buy goods cheaper from us than any
body else.
we have large line of pants to select from.
Children's knee pants as low 15c.; boys
pants Soc; mems excellent pants at 75c. Now
if you want to save money buy your clothing
from Hirschmans.
For your mating and carpets come to
Hirschman's, you can be suited in much less
time, because we can show you so many more
styles than other stores to select from also
curtain poles and window shades.
If you want to save money in buying your
dry goods come to Hirschman's, as we are go
lug out of the dry goods business. You can
buy goods so per cent. less than elsewhere
Everything must be sold in 80 days, therefore
come at once.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-06-03

Mr.. Max Theodore has just re-
turned from the city with the largest
stock of clothing, shoes, slippers,
hats and gents furnishing goods ever
brought to this town. His clerk, Mr..
Clarence Edison, invites his friends
to call and look at the stock. He is
sure to please them.
BALTnInRE BARGAIN HousE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-06-03
Lightning Hot Drops
What a Funny NemsI
Very True, but If Kills All Pain.
Sold Everywhere. Every Day
Without Relief, There is NO PaYl

Messrs. Goetz & Co., of Greencas-
tie, Pa, are in this county erecting
lightning rods. Persons wanting
this class of work will do we'll to con-
suit them. They are no fakes. but
regularly licensed. Repairing of rods
promptly attended to at reasonable
rates. APP. 9-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-06-03


Pictures of all kinds copied and
enlarged at Meetings..
Now is the time to have fine pho
tographs made at McClungs's gal
lerY.
Picture frames made to order and
pretty assortment to select from at
Meetings..
For fine crayon portraits and
frames leave your order at Meetings.
Photo. Studio.
The largest and finest assortment
of picture frames ever in Charles
Town can be found at MCCLUNGS
PHOTO STUDIO. Frames any size
made TO order. Picture mats cut to
fit any picture. Call and see us.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-06-03

The commencement exercises of
Virginia College, Roanoke, Va, Rev.
w. A. Harris president, have been
in progress last and this Weekday
81, school of elocution; June /, Art
Reception; June 2, commencement
sermon, by DIR. S. A. Steele, of Nash
vile, Tenn. June 3, annual concert
and to-day closing commencement
exercises, awarding diplomas, con-
ferring degrees, &c.