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SCGCJ.772.122
8 Dec 1772:23 (367)
Princeton, (In New-Jersey) October 4. On Monday, the 28th
ult. the Grammar-School, at Nassau-Hall, was examined, and
the scholars acquitted themselves greatly to the
satisfaction of the gentlemen who were pleased to attend.
The senior class, ten in number, were admitted into the
freshman class in the College. In the evening, this class
performed a dramatic piece in Latin, before a numerous and
learned audience.
On Tuesday, the 29th, voluntary competitions for premiums
among the students of the College, in several branches of
learning, were attended,
. . . [Several paragraphs describe prizes for Latin,
English, Greek awarded]
In "Pronouncing pieces from the Stage", the highest premium
was adjudged to Jonathan Mason, from Boston, New-England, of
the sophomore class; the next to Belcher-Peartree Smith; the
third to Charles Lee.
. . . [Other prizes]
On Wednesday, the 30th, the anniversary Commencement of the
College was held in the Town Church.
. . . [Ceremonies described]
The exercises, both in the forenoon and afternoon, were
preceded and closed with vocal music, by a select number of
the students.
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