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On Friday night the 27th of Janry a supper with spirituous liquors was furnished
at this place by an individual named
Your
Quiet and order seem now to be restored and efficient measures have been taken to secure their continuance.
The above is official. The two in whom you take a peculiar interest seem to be
going on in the main — wile. I have no fault to find with them as
members of my family. The 22d is hereafter to be a day of study in the
institution and there may be some kicking up when it arrives. A previous word of
caution if you happen to be writing may be prudent though I know of no
particular necessity for it. I acknowledge the receipt of two hundred dollars
from you at the opening of the session which I have passed one half to the
credit of your
When a young man is frequently absent from the religious services, and the scholastic exercises of the Institution, there is reason to apprehend, that he is falling into evil company, vicious habits and a disregard of moral and social obligations. If, in addition to these delinquencies, he is found to be profuse in the expenditure of money, all experience shews that there is very little foundation for doubt upon the subject. On the other hand, punctuality in the performance of these duties, and a proper regard for economy, are generally connected with correct and decorous deportment, and afford promising presages of ultimate success in the acquisition of a good Education.
During the last weeks, immediately preceding the date of this communication, Mr. has been absent from Prayers times, from recitation times, and from attendance on Divine worship times.
His relative gradation of scholarship in his class is considered as Respectable
Each student is required to attend prayers thirteen times, recitations fifteen times, and Divine worship once each week. All absences, whether unavoidable or not, are recorded. A very simple calculation, therefore, will enable you to ascertain the precise proportion of duties performed and omitted
With respect to the necessary expenses of a student THE FACULTY concur entirely
in the opinion expressed by the