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NYM(G.771.191
7 Oct 1771:22 (1041)
Princeton, Sept. 25. This day the anniversary commencement
of the College of New-Jersey, was held in the church here.
After the usual procession, the business of the day was
introduced with prayer by the President, and a piece of
vocal music performed by the students. . . [The exercises
began with orations, the subjects of 4 are described] And
the business of the forenoon was concluded with an anthem by
the students.
5th. At 3 o'clock, the audience again convened, and after
singing by the students, Mr. Spring [?] delivered an English
oration on the idea of a patriot King. . . [parts 6, 7, 8
described] 9th. The students sung an anthem: after which the
following young gentlemen were admitted to the first degree
in the Arts. . . [26 more lines of description of the
events]
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