Citation - Pennsylvania Packet-Philadelphia: 1780.07.08

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Index Entry Band of music, in Philadelphia, played for commencement at college 
Location Philadelphia 
Citation
PP-P.780.081
8 Jul 1780:12, 13, 21
On Tuesday the fourth instant, being the anniversary of the
Great American Aera a commencement for Degrees in the Arts,
was held in the Hall of the University, 
. . . [8 lines of attendees]
The Festivity was introduced with a Band of Music, which
began to play as the Trustees entered the Hall, and
continued until they and the Faculty were seated.
. . . [16 lines on debates]
Music
A Dialogue suited to the times, between Theron, Felix, and
Ardentio, by Mssrs. Sitgreaves, Caldwell and Chevalier. +
Music
. . . [18 lines on candidates for degrees]
Music
+ The Dialogists were interrupted at a particular point in a
judicious manner, by an air set to music, which produced an
happy effect.
. . . [2 columns on speeches]
Prayer.
Music.


Generic Title Pennsylvania Packet-Philadelphia 
Date 1780.07.08 
Publisher Dunlap, John 
City, State Philadelphia, PA 
Year 1780 
Bibliography B0040599
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