When was it published?

January 5, 1788 in The New York Journal, And Daily Patriotic Register

Domestic News January 5, 1788

The New York Journal, And Daily Patriotic Register

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Poor, Rev. James Sprout, Rev. Caparus Weiberg, Rev. John Andrews, Rev. Ashbel Green, Rev. Jacob Cohen, Benjamin West, Rev. Robert Blackwell, William Coates, Rev. William Rogers, Dr. William Smith, Rev. Joseph Pilmore, Dr. William W. Smith

Q: What keywords are associated?

Philadelphia Academy, Quarterly Examination, Young Ladies Education, Visitors Approbation

New York, New York County, New York

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What is this article about?

Visitors at Mr. Poor's academy in Philadelphia expressed satisfaction with young ladies' performance in quarterly exams covering reading, writing, arithmetic, grammar, and geography on Dec. 29.

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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.

At a late quarterly examination, held at Mr. Poor's academy for the instruction of young ladies, the visitors who were present, received the fullest satisfaction. In the various branches of reading, writing, arithmetic, English grammar, and geography, a proficiency and readiness were exhibited, every way equal to their expectations, and which they think, entitle the academy to whatever credit and encouragement it may receive from their public approbation.

VISITORS.—Rev. James Sprout, D. D. Rev. Caparus Weiberg, D. D. Rev. John Andrews, D. D. Rev. Ashbel Green, A. M. Rev. Jacob Cohen, A. M. Benjamin West, A. M. & F. A. A. Principal of the Academy of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Philadelphia; Rev. Robert Blackwell, A. M. William Coates, Esq. Rev. William Rogers, A. M. Dr. William Smith, M. B. Rev. Joseph Pilmore, A. M. Dr. William W. Smith, M. B.

What sub-type of article is it?

Education

What keywords are associated?

Philadelphia Academy Quarterly Examination Young Ladies Education Visitors Approbation

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Poor Rev. James Sprout Rev. Caparus Weiberg Rev. John Andrews Rev. Ashbel Green Rev. Jacob Cohen Benjamin West Rev. Robert Blackwell William Coates Rev. William Rogers Dr. William Smith Rev. Joseph Pilmore Dr. William W. Smith

Where did it happen?

Philadelphia

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Philadelphia

Event Date

Dec. 29

Key Persons

Mr. Poor Rev. James Sprout Rev. Caparus Weiberg Rev. John Andrews Rev. Ashbel Green Rev. Jacob Cohen Benjamin West Rev. Robert Blackwell William Coates Rev. William Rogers Dr. William Smith Rev. Joseph Pilmore Dr. William W. Smith

Outcome

visitors expressed full satisfaction with the students' proficiency in reading, writing, arithmetic, english grammar, and geography, entitling the academy to public credit and encouragement.

Event Details

At a late quarterly examination held at Mr. Poor's academy for the instruction of young ladies, visitors present received the fullest satisfaction from the exhibited proficiency and readiness in various branches.