Citation - Pennsylvania Packet-Philadelphia: 1781.07.14

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Index Entry Band of music, in Philadelphia, played for commencement at college 
Location Philadelphia 
Citation
PP-P.781.063
14 Jul 1781:31 (10/755)
On Wednesday, the 4th inst. the anniversary of our glorious
revolution, the commencement for degrees in the arts was
held in the hall of the University;
. . . [10 lines on attendees]
An excellent band of music striking up as the Honourable
Congress entered the hall, and playing until his Excellency
the President and the Honourable Board of Trustees and the
Faculty of the University were seated, and by interludes,
between the several performances of the young gentlemen,
heightened the pleasure of the entertainment.
. . . [Several paragraphs on the ceremonies]


Generic Title Pennsylvania Packet-Philadelphia 
Date 1781.07.14 
Publisher Claypoole, David C. 
City, State Philadelphia, PA 
Year 1781 
Bibliography B0040714
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