When was it published?

August 19, 1775 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News August 19, 1775

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Mr. Bracken, John Camm White, Mr. Thomas Evans, Mr. Granville Smith, President

Q: What keywords are associated?

College Anniversary, Transfer Day, Medal Awards, Latin Orations, Education Benefits

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On Tuesday, the 15th instant, the college marked the anniversary of Transfer Day with a sermon by Rev. Mr. Bracken, medal awards to John Camm White for mathematics and natural philosophy and to Thomas Evans for classics, and Latin and English orations by Evans, White, and Granville Smith praising founders and education.

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Tuesday last (the 15th instant) being the anniversary of the Transfer Day, a sermon was preached in the college chapel, by the Rev. Mr. Bracken; afterwards, the President, Masters, and scholars, convened in the hall, when the two medals adjudged a few days before, one to John Camm White, for his superior skill in mathematicks and natural philosophy, the other to Mr. Thomas Evans, a prize due to the best classic scholar, were delivered to those young Gentlemen, with a congratulatory Latin speech by the President. Mr. Evans then ascended the rostrum, and pronounced a Latin oration in praise of the founders and benefactors. Mr. White afterwards pronounced one in English, setting forth the advantages of education, and the grateful memory of the Founders. Lastly, Mr. Granville Smith pronounced a Latin oration on the same subject as Mr. Evans.

What sub-type of article is it?

Education Celebration

What keywords are associated?

College Anniversary Transfer Day Medal Awards Latin Orations Education Benefits

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Mr. Bracken John Camm White Mr. Thomas Evans Mr. Granville Smith President

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Tuesday Last (The 15th Instant)

Key Persons

Rev. Mr. Bracken John Camm White Mr. Thomas Evans Mr. Granville Smith President

Outcome

medals awarded to john camm white and mr. thomas evans; orations delivered by mr. evans, mr. white, and mr. granville smith.

Event Details

A sermon was preached in the college chapel by the Rev. Mr. Bracken. The President, Masters, and scholars convened in the hall where medals were delivered to John Camm White for superior skill in mathematicks and natural philosophy, and to Mr. Thomas Evans for being the best classic scholar, accompanied by a congratulatory Latin speech by the President. Mr. Evans pronounced a Latin oration in praise of the founders and benefactors. Mr. White pronounced an English oration on the advantages of education and the grateful memory of the Founders. Mr. Granville Smith pronounced a Latin oration on the same subject as Mr. Evans.