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PJ.780.032
12 Jul 1780:11 (1348)
On Tuesday the fourth instant, being the anniversary of
American independence, a commencement for conferring degrees
in the arts, was held in the hall of the university, when
the following gentlemen were invested with the honors of the
institution. . . .
The order of the commencement was as follows. . . .
4th. A dialogue in blank verse, composed for the occasion,
with vocal and instrument music, at proper periods. The
parts supported by Messrs. Caldwell, Sitgreaves and
Chevalier, in the character of Theron, Felix and Ardentio. .
. .
A band of musicians, which ushered the trustees, faculty
and graduates into the hall, and playing, at proper
intervals, between the performances, had a fine effect, and
contributed greatly to the entertainment of the audience. .
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