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TllEOLOOICAL OOMMKNCKMKNT, . . . A p r i l 15, 1884.
O O L I . K O I A T E C O M M E N C E M E N T June .-?, 1884.
O P K N I N O O O I . I . K O I A T K D K P A U T M K N T , . . Sept. 4, 1884.
O P E N I N G T I I E O I . O O K . A I , D K P A U T M K N T , . . Sept. 11, 1884.
C L O S E OK F I K S T S E S S I O N Dee. 23, 1884.
O P E N I N O OK S E C O N D S E S S I O N Jan . <>, 1885.
Crwsto of Lincoln ititibcrsiij).
GEORGE E. DODGE, ESQ., REV. ANDREW B. CROSS, ALEXANDER WIIILLDIN, ESQ., R E V . SAMUEL DICKEY, * R E V . WILLIAM R. BINGHAM, D. D„ R E V . CHARLES A. DICKEY, D. D R E V . NATHAN G. PARKE, . G E N . JAMES A. BEAVER, R E V . THOMAS McCAULEY, R E V . HENRY E. NILES, D. D., R E V . GEORGE S. MOTT, D. I)., R E V . STEPHEN W. DANA, D. D., R E V . ISAAC N. RENDALL, D. D., R E V . JAMES ROBERTS, D. D., R E V . CALVIN W. STEWART, D. D., RAVAUD K. I IAWLEY, ESQ. , H O N . JOSEPH ALLISON, L. L. D., HENRY B. ESSICK, ESQ., ADAM C. ECKFELDT, ESQ., . R E V . HENRY W. WELLES, .
New York City, N. Y. Baltimore, Md. Philadelphia, Pa. Oxford, Pa. Oxford, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Pittston, Pa. Bellefonte, Pa. Chester, Pa. York, Pa. Flemington, N. J. Philadelphia, Pa. Lincoln University, Pa. Coatesville, Pa. Coleraine, Pa. Baltimore, Md. Philadelphia, Pa. Columbia, Pa. Chester, Pa. Kingston, Pa.
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P R E S I D E N T OF T H E UOAHD,
R E V . WILLIAM R. BINGHAM, D. D., Oxford, Pa.
T R E A S U R E R OF T H E BOAKI),
J. EVERTON RAMSEY, ESQ., Oxford, Pa.
SECRETARY OF T H E HOARD,
R E V . CALVIN W. STEWART, 1). D., Coleraine, Pa.
FINANCIAL SECRETARY OF LINCOLN UNIV ERSITY ,
R E V . EDWARD WEBB, Oxford, Pa.
* Deceased.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
liiov. W I L L I A M IS. B I N d l l A M , I). I)., . . Oxfc.nl, Pa.
A L I C K A X D L K W I U L L D I N , Lsi; Phi ladelphia , Pa .
K K V . C A L V I N W. S T K W A K T . I) . I) . , . . . Coleraine, Pa .
K K V . I S A A C N. K K N D A L L , l>. I) . , . . . Lineiih. l7nivi-rsit.y, Pa
COMMITTEE ON COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
U K V . T H O M A S M c C A l ' L K V , . . . . Chester , Pa.
I lKN'l iY I!. KSS1CK, Esq. , d . l m n h i a , Pa.
K K V . N A T H A N ( i . P A K K K Pi t t s tnn , Pa.
K K V . I I K X K Y II. W L 1 . L K S K i n - s t . n , Pa.
K K V . U K O K O K S . M O T T , I). 1) FU-inin-1 mi, N. .1.
COMMITTEE ON PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
K K V . A N D l i K W li. CROSS Uall.ii v , Mil.
K A V A l ' l ) K. I 1 A W L K Y , Ksi;. Balt imore, Mil.
K K V . .IAMIOS KOBKKTS, I). 1)., . . . . Coatcsvillc, Pa.
COMMITTEE ON THE THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT.
K K V . C A L V I N W. S T K W A K T , D. I). , . . Coleraine, Pa.
A L K X A N D K K W I I I L L I M N , KSIJ Phi ladelphia , Pa.
Kiev. S T F . P I I K N W. O A X A , I) O., . . Phi ladelphia , Pa.
INVESTING COMMITTEE.
A L K X A N D K K W I I 1 L L D 1 X , Est) . , . . Phi ladelphia , P a .
I J A V A U I ) 1C. I I A W L K Y , Ksq. Balt imore, Mil.
1!KV. W I L L I A M 1!. B I N G H A M , 1). 1)., . Oxford, Pa.
K K V . I S A A C X. K K N D A L L , I). I) . , . . Lincoln Univers i ty , Pa.
(Sfftters of instruction anb dabcrnntent.
HKV. ISAAC X. KENDALL, I). I).. President of Lincoln Universi ty, and Mary Warden Dickey Professor of JliMical Instruction and A p o l o g i e s .
HKV. GILBERT T. WOODIIUl.L, J). I).. Charles Avery Professor of Classical and Hellenistic Greek and New Testament Litenitiir '-.
KKV. .JOHN B. KENDALL. A. M., .John II. Cassidy Profeasor of Latin and Principal of the Preparatory Department.
HKV. THOMAS W. CATTELL, I ' I I I ) . . Reuben J. Flick Professor of Mathematics, Professor of ^acreil Geography and Hililiml Antiquities, and
Librarian of Lincoln Universi ty.
Kiev. BEN.JAMIN T. .JONES. William K. Dodge Professor of Rhetoric.
KKV. K. T. .JEFEEKS. I). I).. Haldwin Professor of Theology and Treasurer of tin' Facility,
CIIAKLESF. WOODIILLL. A. M.. Instructor in the Greek Liuignn^'
I'lsoi'Kssoit J5. N. LEHMAN. A. M., Lecturer on Natural Science.
KKV. JOHN M. HASTINGS, I). I).. Lecturer on Pastoral Theology.
dkucral |itfornx;ttroit.
Kven applicant lor admission must present evidence of good moral character ; and if from any other Institution, a eertilicate of honorable dismission from Hit: proper authorities.
All students in the University are required to attend daily prayers, religious services on the Lord's day, and such exercises of instruction and recitation as may be assigned to them.
Students regularly advanced with their classes in the courses of study are required to return promptly to the University at the opening of the session.
The expenses of a student in Lincoln University need not exceed $150 a year. An exact estimate of the personal expenses of a student, above what is included in the session bills, cannot be made.
Many benevolent friends of education are co-operating with the Trustees and Faculty in providing aid for those who need it. Careful discrimination is exercised in directing this aid to individuals, so as not to weaken the sense of personal responsibility and self-reliance. Those who can pay their own bills have only to comply with the regulations for admission, and they will bo admitted to the standing in the classes for which their previous training has fitted them ; but no earnest young man of good abilities and good moral character should be discouraged from seeking the advantages which are here offered . All who need aid should apply for admission to the President, or to some member of the Faculty, and state in their application tlieir purpose, in seeking an education, what progress they have made in study, and what part of the expenses they can meet.
The students board in clubs, or in boarding houses adjacent to the University. The cost of board cannot be. lixed at an unvarying rale from year to year. During the current year board and washing have been furnished for §0.00 per month.
Devotional exercises, consisting of reading the Scriptures, singing and prayer, are held with the students in the chapel every day.
A voluntary prayer meeting is held by the students every evening except Friday.
The library contains about 6,000 volumes, and is open daily except Sundays.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY.
A reading room adjoining the library is supplied with a number of daily and weekly papers, and monthly and quarterly reviews.
Since the last catalogue was published the library has received valuable additions from :
Mrs. W. T. Adams, HI Paso, 111. Mrs. Kith-edge, N Y. Mrs. John Duncan, Louisville, Ky. Mrs. N. Ballanfyne, Philadelphia. The Presbyterian Hospital. The Kensington Free Heading Room, and others. 100 copies of Rice's Pictorial Commentary on Mark have been
sent for distribution among the students ; also from Robert Carter & Brother .'50 vols. Spurgeon's Sermons, and from Mrs. C. 1) Dill, East Orange, New Jersey, (i copies Autobiography of Prof. C. G. Finney.
The reading room owes its etliciency to generous donations from George S. Billmyer, Esq., of York, Pa.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS. Collegiate Department, Post Graduate, . Preparatory Department, Theological Department,
157 1
48 20
Total, 22(»
RESIDENCE. North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Missouri, Arkansas, Georgia, New Jersey, . South Carolina, District of Columbia, Florida, Mississippi, Connecticut, . Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, . Tennessee,
72 30 29 :;o 7 7 0 5
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY.
Texas, "West Virginia , Indian Terr i tory , Bermuda, Liberia, Ontario,
Total 221J
CALENDAR. The Academical year is divided into two sessions,
one week is taken in the second session. Recess in Curren t Year, . . . . Annua l Sermon to the Theological Students , . Commencement in Theological Depar tment , Anniversary o t Philosophian Society, Senior Final Examinat ion , . . . April Class Day, Anniversary Garnet Literary Association, Meeting of Presbytery of Chester, Jun io r Contest, Annua l Meeting of Board of Trustees, Commencement in the Collegiate Depar tment ,
A recess of
April 3 to 10, 1884. April 13, 1884. April 15, 1884. April 2li, 1884.
29 to May 5, 1884. May 8, 1884 May 15, 1884.
May 15, 1S84. J u n e 2, 1884. J u n e 2, 1884. J u n e 3, 1884.
SUMMER VACATION.
TWENTY-NINTH ACADEMICAL YEAR.
First Session Collegiate Depar tment , . . . Sept. 4, 1884. Firs t Session Theological Depar tment , . . Sept. 14, 1884. Close of First Session, Dec. 23, 1884.
WINTER VACATION.
Opening of Second Session in all depar tments , . J an . 0, 1885.
LINCOLN' UMVKIiSIT^ .
Collcgmlt $)cp;trfmcnf,
FACULTY OF ARTS.
l i nv . ISAAC N. RIONDALL, I). I). , P K K S I I . K N T
Professor of Biblical Instruction.
KP;V. GILBIOKT T. WOOIHI V LL. I). I)..
Avery Professor of Creek.
liiov. .IOIIX 15. KIONDALL, A. M.. Oassedy Professor of Latin.
Ki:v. T H O M A S \V. O A T T K L L . Pit. I).. Professor of Matheni ilies.
I !KV. ISIOX.IAMIN T. .IOXI0S. William K. Doil^e Professor of Ifhetoric .
liKV. 10. T. .IIOFFIOKS, I). | ) . .
Psychology.
CIIAKLIOS F. W O O D I U ' I . I . , A. M., Instructor in (Jreek.
W I L L I A M F. IJIiOOKS, A. M..
Instructor in Rhetoric.
I 'I. 'OKKSSOI! 15. N. L10IIMA.N.
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STUDENTS. 8ENI0B CLASS.
WILLIAM II. HANKS,
JAMES L. BATTLE,
FHANK O. BLOUNT,
HARMON II. BOONE,
.lOHN A. BOYDEN,
GEORGE VV. BRUNER, .
HANDY A. CHOMARTIE,
CHARLES II. FOWLER, .
GEORGE L. HARRISON,
THOMAS II. L E E ,
WARNER T. MCGUINN,
LEANDER A. MCMAHAN,
JOSHUA E. PUMPHREY,
ISHAM B. HANEY,
JAMES II. SCOTT,
GEORGE E. STEPHENS,
ROBERT G. STILL, .
CATO I). SUGGS,
SAMUEL II. VICK,
GARNET II. WALLER, .
ANTHONY A. WETHINGTON,
JAMES E. ABBOTT,
JAMES P. ADAMS,
JUNIUS C. ALSTON,
ANDREW W. BECKS,
JAMES A. BECKS,
JAMES A. BONNE«,
JOHN W. CARROLL,
ALONZO CHURCH,
SAMUEL L. CONWELL,
WILLIAM A. CREDITT,
CLAYTON J. DAVIS,
CHARLES B. DUSENBUHRY,
HENRY E. EARLE,
CHARLES S. FLANDERS,
EDWAED II. HUNTER,
CHARLES A. ISBELL,
MOSES II. JACKSON,
CHARLES P. L E E ,
BURKE \X. MARABLE, .
GEORGE W. MCADOO .
ROBERT B. MCRARY, .
CHARLES S. MEBANE, .
WOODSON T. MERCHANT,
O M I E W. MURRAY,
JUNTOS CLASS.
Fulton, Mo. New Berne, N. C. Wilson, N. C. Louishurg, N. C. Lexington, N. C. Wewoka, Ind. Ter. Jacksonville, Fla. Baltimore, Mil. Fulton, Mo. Baltimore, Mil. Richmond, Va Fulton, Mo. Baltimore, Mel. Augusta, On. Baltimore, Md. Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Wilson, N". C. Wilson, N. C. Baltimore, Md. New Beine, N. C.
New Berne, N. C. Baltimore, Md. Louishurg, N. C. Staunton, Va. Staunton, Va. Goldsboro, N. C. Baltimore, Md. Wilkes Bane, Pa. Milford, Del. Baltimore, Md. Atlanta, Ga. Lexington, N. C. Cincinnati, O. Lincoln University, Pa Raleigh, N. V. Lynchburg, Va. Washington, D, C. Palmyra, N. Y. Raleigh, N. C. Greenshoro, N. C. Lexington, N. C. Mebanesville, N. C. Lynchburg, Va. Mebanesville, N. C.
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G'ADD G. O'KELLEY,
D A N I E L A. KOHINSON,
IIENIIY W. SCOTT,
J O S E P H G. THOMAS,
WILLIAM B. F. THOMPSON,
AUGUSTUS E. TOKRENCE,
EZEKIEI . II. VANCE,
BENJAMIN F. W H E E L E R ,
JOHN II. WHITIS,
ABRAHAM E. W H I T E , .
JOHN A. WHITTED,
BHASWELL K. WINSTEAD,
THOMAS H. AMOS,
HARRY W. BASS,
A L B E R T L. BLUEFORD,
W I L L I S BRYANT,
J O H N A. CALDWELL, .
WILLIAM T. CARU, J R .
RICHARD CONWELL,
HAURY S. CUMMINGS,
A R T H U R B. DAVIS,
CHARLES J. DURHAM,
(JEORGE A. F ISHER,
ARMISTEAD J. GRAY, .
DANDIUDGE II. GRAY, .
WILLIAM C. G R E E N E ,
GEORGE C. HALL,
WILLIAM G. HEPBURN.
D A N I E L G. H I L L ,
FRANCIS M. HINES.
LUCIUS J . IIOLLEY,
MILTON II. HUGHES, .
DAVID J. HULL,
GRANVILLE HUNT,
WILEY B. HUNTER,
BENJAMIN C. JONES, .
FLETCHER K. MCLEAN,
WILLIAM II. MITCHELL,
LEHOY J. MONTAGUE,
SAMUEL W. MORROW,
THOMAS C. OOHURN, .
W I L L I A M G. OGUUHN,
BUTLER H. PETERSON,
J A M E S B. RAYMOND, .
IRVING W. L. KOUNDTREE,
*P.OBERT M. ScURLOCK,
GEORGE C. SHAW,
WILLIAM II. SHAW.
J E R R Y M. SUMMERVILLE,
A L B E R T L. SUMNER, .
SOPHOMOHE CLA8S
Raleiyh, N. C. Lewishurg, W". Va. Greensboro, N. C. Amelia C. II., Va. Richmond, Va. Davidson Col., N. C. Philadelphia, Pa. Charlotte, N C. Greensboro, N". C. Clinton, Miss. KaleiRli. N. C. Wilson, N. C.
Lincoln University, Pa. West Chester, Pa." Yorktown, Va.
Indianapolis, Ind. Greensboro, N. C. Elizabeth, N. J. Milford, Del. Baltimore, Md. Greensboro, N. C. Trenton, N. J. Baltimore*, Mil. Chnla, Va. Clmla, Va. Beaufort, S. C. Fulton, Mo. West Chester, Pa. Baltimore, Md. Toisnot, Jf. C. Greenshoi'o, N. C. Oakley, Va. Chester, Pa. Lyiicliburjj, Va. Kaleiuh, N. C. Lincoln University, Pa. Greensboro, N. C. Danville, Va. New York City, N. Y. Greensboro, N. C. Greensboro, N. C. Greensboro, N". C. Jacksonville, Fla. West Chester, Pa. Live Oak, Fla. Fayetteville, X. C. Louisbni!.', N. C. Louisburg, N". C. Danville, Va. Salisbury, N. C.
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SlJUKIi SYKKS . JOHN M. W A I . D I I O N ,
I'.-xri, I'. W A T S O N , CKOIidK II. Wll.l.IS, . IOSKI 'H •!. Y A T K S
*l)eceasi'il.
.lAMKS Ii. lSAliUKTT, Wll.I.IAM II. IiKKIlY, . C A L V I N II. I!II>I>LK,
J A I ' O I ! ( '. lill.LINIiSLKA, L K O N I D A S K. I JOWKNS,
I S A A C I). IJritiiKi.i,, H K N H Y 1* llr 'ii-Ki!, T H O M A S I). X. C A M I ' M K L
B K K I T I K I ! C.MiTKll, Wll.I.IAM T. ClIALMKliS, Wll.I.IAM CHKW, J A N I K S A. C H I I . K S ,
Wll.I.IAM W. Cool'KIl, Wll.I.IAM F. I ) A N 11:1,, . IAMKS D K A I ' K H ,
W I L L I A M II. D C X S T O N ,
C K N I S C. FKlIHIKli, I'KlillY '.). ( i l l .W, MELFOHI) II. llAGLKIt, . IAMKS S H A L L ,
W I L L I S C 11 AUK,
W I L L I A M K. H A K I M S ,
W I L L I A M (). H A I I H I S , .
( / 'HAS. A. H A H I U S O N , .
JAC'OIS A H A H V K Y ,
C H A S . S. I IKDC.KS,
A M O S A. I I K N D K K S O N , .
W I L L I A M C. I I K N D K I I S O N ,
K O H K I I T I ) . I I O L L K M A N ,
E L L W O O D (I. llriwoiiT, C H A I I I . K S L. . IKKFKH S O N ,
O E O I I O K F. . J O H N S ,
C H A H I . K S W. . IOI INSON,
W I L L I A M A. I!. Kiomi, ( . 'HAIII .KS II L A N K ,
S'l'KI-NKY T. L A N C H O I I N E , D A V I D A. L K A C H ,
W I L L I A M II. L O N G ,
K L I . I A H W. M A I J K I N , .
A L K X . M C X K I L ,
J A C O I I (/'. .Mori.THiio, . A B R A H A M L . 1 ' H K S H U K Y ,
J O H N K. I JKCTOH,
I S A I A H It. I!F.KI>,
LINCOLN UNIVKKSIT
FRESHMAN CLASS
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Columbia , S. C. Kieliinonil, Vn . Iieanl'oril, S. C. New Berne, Xy. ('. ( i reensboro, X. C.
Danville, Vn . Wilmington, Del. Nciv Berne, X. C. Chuivhvi l le , .Md. Xcw Berne, X. C. Mattoax, Va . Wi lmington , \T. C. Monrovia, Liberia. El izabet l i tnwu, Ti ' i in. Carthaire, X. C. Diii-lin.u'toii, Mil. Kicliiniiiiil, Va. Siilcin, X. J . Sal isbury, Xr. C. Linriiln Universi ty, I'a. F rank l in tnn , Xr. C. Litt le Hock, Ark . Statesvi l le , X. C. F rank l iu ton , X. C. Chatliani, On ta r io , l ialeiub, X. C. Baltimore. Mil. Columbia. S. C. Lyneliliur'4, Va. Uiiionville, I 'a. Balt imore, Mil. Cellar Hill, .Mil. Clean, X. V. New Hill. X. C. Wi lmington , Del. Ful ton, Mo. Monrovia, Liberia. Balt imore, Mil. Cape, II ivti. l ialciuh, X. C. I 'hilaileliibia, l*a. N e w York City, X. Y. Frank l i i i ton , X. C. Bal t imore , Mil. Shoe Heel, X. C. Beaufort , S. C. H a v r e lie Craee , Mil. Li t t le Bock, A r k . Beaufort-, S. C.
I .IM'OI.N CXIVKIISITV.
A N D H K W .). K O O K K S ,
T H U S . II. Si.ATKit, J A M K S I I . S M I T H ,
J A M K S L. S M I T H ,
S A N D V IV. S T K V K N S ,
N O A H U. TK.MI ' I . I ; ,
J O H N W. T I U I O N ,
lll( 'HUII) K. Too.MKY, P E Y T O N I!. T W I N K ,
CoYDAN II. UdOAMS, W I L L I A M A. W A I . I . A C I
CALVIN M. W'HITTHI), T H O M A S T. WO.MACH,
J O H N T W H H I H T ,
Koicsvillc. \ . ('. Snlisiiiiry, \ . C. Balt imore. Mil. Cape Miiy ( ' . II . , N . .1. Kayettesvillo, \ . ('. lleiiiliiiL', I'll. MiHiiiclsvillc, M<1. ISaltimoiv, Mel. I ' ichinond, Vn. Auu'ustii, (in. New London , l':i. Mt'liiHicsvilli1, \ . (.'. Fannvil l i ' , Vn. Lincoln I ' n i v n s i t v , I'a.
Senior Class, J u n i o r Class, Sophomore Class, F reshman Class.
SUMMARY.
Total in Colleyiate Depar tmen t ,
POST GRADUATE. Al.ON/.O JIll.I.EII,
-'I
11!
Marshall , Lilicria.
14 LINCOLN UNIVKKSITY.
CALENDAR FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 1883-84. Hecess, . . . . . April a to 10, 1884. Senior Final Examinations. . . April 2!» to May 5, 1884. Class Day. . . . . . . May 8, 1884. Annual Examinations. . . . . May 30, 1884. Baccalaureate Sermon. . . . . June 1, 1884. Junior Orations, . . . . . June 2, 1884. Commencement Exercises, . . . June 3, 1884.
SUMMER VACATION.
The Academical Year for 18S4-8."i will open, . Sept. 4, 1884. Close of First Session, . . . . Dec. 23, 1884.
WINTEB VACATION.
Second Session. . . . . . Jan. 0, 1885.
REGULATIONS. The course of study in the Collegiate Department occupies four
years. Applicants for the Freshman Class must be at least fifteen years
of age. They will be examined in Spelling, English Grammar, Composition of simple sentences. Geography, History of the United Stales.
Arithmetic. I.;ilin Grammar Greek Grammar. Candidates for advanced .standing will be examined in the studies
previously pursued by the class which they propose to enter. The Academical year is divided into two sessions. At the end of
each session public examinations of all the classes are held. Absence from an examination, except for reasons of absolute necessity and sustained by vote of the Faculty, will be regarded as a serious delinquency, and cannot be made good by any subsequent examination. No student can be continued in full standing in his class who does not pass all these examinations. Students are required to return promptly at the beginning of each session.
At the close of each year all the Classes are examined, either orally or in writing, in the studies of that year.
The final examination of the Sophomore class includes the studies of the Freshman year as well as those of the current year. Members of the Sophomore class found deficient in general scholarship at this examination will not be advanced to the Junior Class in full standing, and will not be entitled to the degree of A. H. at the close of the coiir.se.
The rank of a student in his class depends on his grade in his recitations and examinations ; on his punctuality and constancy in
L I N C O L N U N I V E R S I T Y . !•>
atleiidance ii|)oii all exercises of instruction ; and on his deporlnienl in all his relations as a student.
At the close of the Senior year the members of the Senior Class are examined in the studies of the whole course.
In determining the final rank of a senior his grade in the final senior examination is combined with the final grades of the previous collegiate years.
COMMENCEMENT. The Annual Connnenceineiit takes place on the lirsl Tuesday in
.June. The Baccalaureate Sermon is addressed to the graduating class on
the Sabbath preceding Commencement. On Commencement day the members of the Senior Class, to
whom orations are assigned, speak in the order of their rank, except that the valedictorian, who is chosen from the highest third of the class, arranged according to the rank of the members, delivers the closing address.
Special honorary orations are assigned, at the discretion of the Faculty, to members of the Senior class who may have excelled in particular branches of study
Students who complete the whole course of collegiate study satisfactorily to tlie Faculty and Hoard of Trustees, will receive the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
The Master's oration is delivered before the assembly on Commencement day.
Graduates desiring the decree of Master of Arts should make application to tin; President and furnish satisfactory evidence that they have been engaged in literary or professional pursuits for at least three years subsequent to graduation.
All degrees authorized by the Hoard of Trustees are announced by the Secretary of the Board, and conferred by the President of the University, during the progress of the Commencement exercises.
The collegiate year closes with the exercises on Commencement, day, and is followed by the summer vacation.
COURSE OF STUDY. FRESHMAN CLASS.
F I K S T S K S S I O N . S K C O N I ) S K S S I O N .
Rhetoric. Rhetoric. Algebra. Algebra. Leighton's Greek Lessons. Cawar (Gallic War.) Goodwin's Greek Grammar. Leighton's Greek Lessons, contin-Leighton's Latin Lessons. ued. Allen & Grenough's Latin Grammar.
Hi LINCOLN LNI VEHSITY.
FIliST SESSION.
Lnglish Literature. History. Algebra. Physical Ceography. Sallnst. Xeuophon (Anabasis).
FlltST SESSION.
lvalues' Klements. Logic (McCosh). Geometry. Chemistry. Virgil .
SOPHOMOEE CLASS. SECOND SESSION.
Lnglish Li te ra ture .
Geometry . Natura l Philosophy. Physical Geography. Cicero. Anabasis, continued.
JUNIOR CLASS. SECOND SESSION.
Kanies' Elements. Logic. Astronomy. Trigonometry. Chemistry.
Arnold 's Latin Prose Composit ion.Tacitus. Arnold 's Latin Prose Composition.
Homer continued.
SENIOR CLASS. SECOND SESSION.
Shakespeare. Paley's Natura l Theology. Moral Philosophy. Creek Tes tament . Horace. Evidences of Christ ianity.
Science and Hevealed lieligion. Social Science. Astronomy. Geology.
Review of the Whole Course.
Homer (Odyssev).
WlfST SESSION.
Milton Butler 's Analogy. Psychology. (Jreck Tes tament . Horace. Mathematics .
L I N C O L N L N I V K I i M T Y .
HONORS FOR THE YEAR 1882-83. The .Junior contest look place in Livingstone Hull, mi Monday
the 4111 ill' .June. The contestants appointed !>y 1 lie Faculty and 1 heir snlijeets were as follows :
W I L L I A M II. H A N K S , MO. , T H O M A S II. I.v.v.. M O . .
The ( hampion nl' N'cjtro l i g h t s . Ii'elinion lielaicd lo Polities.
.JAMKS L. H A I T I . K , X. ('.. WAHN'KI! T. M c l l r i x N . Ya..
Lalinr. A Plan and a Ilnpe.
U K O K O K W. lilii 'NKi;, Indian Ter . . ISIIA.M 1!. I I A X H V . (In.,
Poverty a Hlessiny'. Is 1 ho A inerican XOL;TO an Aincri-
ean y
. JOHN A. HOYIUCN, N\ ('.. J A M K S II . S C D T T . M O . ,
Propagation of False Ideas. Power of Moral < 'mirage.
(iicoiidK I.. I I A H I M S O X , Mo.. D A X I K L ('. S r o o s . \ . ('..
Mental St imulants . Fvery .Man Hie Areliiteet of IPs own Pmt line.
The fust prize, a yold medal marked A, was awarded to Mr.
Thomas II. I.ee.
The second prize, a sold medal marked I!, was awarded to Mr. William II Hanks.
The liradley medal, for excellence in Physical Science, was awarded to Mr. W. II. 1!. Yodery, of the Senior class.
COMMENCEMENT APPOINTMENTS. CLASS OF 18S3
W I L L I A M II. I!. YOI>I : I ;Y , Md.. . . Yaledictory.
M A I I I A N H. PiciiitY. Ark. . . . Paiin Salutatory W I L L I A M P. P A W T O N . MO Philosophical Oration.
T I L O I I M A X I'iKOWX. Md. . Thesis. The Needs of ( )nr Pace.
MASTER'S ORATION.
. I r i . i r s ]!. McHriXNKss . Md.. Class of 1SSII.
ADDRESSES BY ALUMNI
IiKv. W I L L I A M II. W K A V K I I . A. M.. Md.
liKV. WALTIOI! IP HlJOOKS. A. M.. I). ('. Hiov. FI IA.XCIS .J. ( H I I M K I : , A M.. I). <'.
The decree of A I!. in course was conferred on the following ineinliers of tlieelassof lfi.S:i : Messrs. ( iwu i i in \V. H U L L . T I L O I I . M A N H i i o w x . W I L L I A M .J. CriMiKY.'NioiiKi.'T F. H K I T T I K . 1-2I>\\ AI:I> 1". F O O L K S T O N . IODWAKI) Ii. J O H N S O N , I C I O K N K A. . J O H N S O N . I I I : N I ; Y
T . .JoiiNsoNVPoni:!; r I). K I N O , W I L L I A M P. L A W T O N . A A I I O X A.
M O S S K L L , A L I I I : I : T .J. X KLI .KY. .JOHN II. P A V N T K I I . J I V I K I N P.
P K H I : Y , J/i:wis 1> AN noT.i'ii. W I L L I A M P. S M I T H . W I L L I A M II.
H. V O I I H I I Y and "WILLIAM W I I I O I I T .
IS LINCOLN UNIVLKSITY.
The Degree of A. M. was conferred upon Messrs. Aimt ' sT i i s S. B A N I O M H , S. ('., . I I L I I S B. MitJr iNNicss , Md., D A V I D (><;I>I<;N, N. J . ,
and .IA.MKS T. 1'OTTICK, Pa.
The Honorary Decree of I). I), was conferred on the R E V . J A M E S ('. WAT-KISS, A. M., President of Allen University, Columbia. S. C.
EXPENSES. FIRST SESSION.
Tui t ion , Coal, . . . . Fu rn i tu r e Library, Board and Washing. .
SECOND SESSION.
Tuit ion, Coal, . Fu rn i tu re , Library, Board and Washing,
•*10 00
5 00 2 50
1 00 31 50
$15 00
K 00
2 50 1 00
45 00
$50 00
7L 50
1'otal for one year,
LITERARY SOCIETIES. $121 50
The (iuriiet Literary Association and the Philosophian Society meet every Friday evening. The literary exercises consist of speaking, composition and debate. All the members arc required to take part in these exercises. The societies are governed by laws adopted by themselves, and administered by oflicers chosen from their own members, under the general supervision of the Facul ty of Arts .
LINCOLN IINIVKKKITV. 1{ )
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INSTRUCTORS. K E V . I S A A C N . K E N D A L L , I). IX,
PRESIDENT.
R K V . J O H N B . K E N D A L L , A. M.,
PRINCIPAL.
W I L L I A M E. B R O O K S , A. M.
Y O K K K J O N E S , A . B .
W I L L I A M 1). A N D E R S O N , A. M.
W I L L I A M I I . 15. V O D K I t Y , A . 15.
W I L L I A M I I . L A W T O N , A . 15.
STUDENTS. WILLIAM A. ALBOUY,
MILLARD F. ALLEN, .
WALTER M. ALSTON, .
JAMES I-I. ANDEUSON, .
J O H N II. BLAKE,
WILLIAM II. BRICKUS,
CHARLES E. BROWN, .
WILLIAM J. BROUGHTON,
J O H N W. COUBIN,
WESLEY F. COTTON, .
ROBERT D. DALTON, .
BENJAMIN F . DAVIS, .
FRANKLIN A- DENISON",
J O H N L. DOZIEK,
MACKENNIE DUSENBURRY,
EDWARD D. FOUNTAIN,
EDWARD W. FKIBBY, .
HENRY F. GAMBLE,
FRISBY GirsoN, J O H N B. H E N R Y ,
St. George's, Bermuda. Philadelphia, Pa. Louisburg, N. C Lynchburg, Va. Wilmington, Del. Christiana, Pa. N". Y. City. Augusta, Ga. Huntingdon, Pa. Still Pond, Md. Greensboro, N\ C. Ludlow, Ky. San Antonio, Texas. Baltimore, Md. Lexington, N. C. Danville, Va Philadelphia, Pa. Charlottesville, Va. Eastern Shore, Md. Pocomoke City, Md.
"-'(I LINCOLN I 'XIVKIiSI 'I ' l
J O H N II. lloWAKl), . . . .
KNOCH \V. l l l l iLKT, . . . .
J O H N S. J A I I V I S ,
A r o r s i T s J A C K S O N ,
T H O M A S A. . J O H N S O N , . . . .
C L O U O L M. K L I T I I ,
(livoiaiK 1,. L A N K , . . . .
J O H N II. L O O K L I K K , . . . .
liiciiAKD K M O O I I L , . . .
. IOI IN IS. J I I I I I K H H A I I , . . . .
I t i F i s A M O I I K I S , . . . .
J I L I A N N L I . S O N , . . . .
J O H N S. (>I T L A \ V , . . . .
A N T O N Y I ' I I L I . I ' S , . . .
Ml NC.O I'oNTON, D A V I D W. I ' O S T I . L S , . . . .
I I A K H Y \ . I ' O W L K S , . . . .
J O H N \V I ' I I A I ' I I L I I , . .
A S A KlCHMONIl, . . . . ' M o u r n s K I L K Y , . . . .
ClCICHO 1! h'OlililNS, . . . . K I K H Y .M. S A T C H L L L , .
W I L L I A M II. S T A N T O N ,
W I L L I A M S T L A K T ,
J O H N A T H O M P S O N , .
I J K W I S \V. T Y S O N , . . . .
,l.\.MLS A . WLST, . . . O S C A R A. W I L L I A M S .
. York, I'ic.
. Wi lmington , Del . Bonneville, X. C.
. Litt le liciek, Ark . Wash ing ton , I ) . (,'.
. N . V. City. . Raleigh, N. 0 . . lialeigli, X . C .
. Salem, X. J .
. (,'iiiuiottc, x . c . Ilni'M'onl, Conn.
. Port linyiil, Va. WiniUor, X . (.'.
. Lit t le liock, ArU. Wilmington, X. (.'.
Dover, Del. . Macon, (la. . liooneville, N. ('. . Lit t le Rock, Ark . . X. Y. City.
. New Heme, Nr. (.'. I .alt i inoie, Mil.
. I[;>rii.sliHILT, I 'a . lJollons, Miss.
Iialti inorc, Mil. . Raleigh, X. C.
Pe te r sburg , Vil. . Raleigh, X. C.
CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 1884-85. I i e r e s s , . . . . .
C l o s i n g F x e r c i s e s , . . . .
Close ol' ( ' I I I T C I I I Y e a r ,
SUMMER VACATION.
F i r s t Sess ion of t h e T w e n t y - n i n t h A c a d e n i i c a
(.'lose of First , S e s s i o n ,
WINTER VACATION.
S e c o n d Sess ion wil l o p e n , .
REGULATIONS. T h e P r e p a r a t o r y I )epart incu t is d e s i g n e d
t o e n t e r u p o n t h e s t u d i e s of t h e F r e s h m a n y<
a s fast a s t h e i r s u c c e s s in s t u d y wil l p e r m i t .
( i r c e k is c o i n n i e n c e d in t h e P r e p a r a t o r y ye
s t u d i e s of t h i s d c p a r l i n c n l wil l lit t h e s t u d e n t
s c h o o l s of P e n n s y l v a n i a .
. A p r i l :l t o 10, 1SS4.
J u n e 2, 1HS4.
J u n e ;S, 18S4
Y e a r , Sc]it . 4 , 1SS4,
D e c . _>:!, 1SS4.
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t o p r e p a r e t h e s t u d e n t s
a r . T h e y a r e a d v a n c e d
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ir. P ro l i c i e i i cy in t h e
to t e a c h in t h e c o m m o n
I t is u r g e n t l y r e c o m m e n d e d ( h a t all p e r s o n s d e s i r i n g to e n t e r t h e
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Furn i tu re ,
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Coal, .
F u r n i t u w ,
Library,
Hoard and Washing,
(I ramiuar .
History.
I.al in Cramniar .
(J reek K r a i m n a r .
EXPENSES. FIRST SESSION.
SECOND SESSION
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•22 LINCOLN IINIVKHKITY.
C eol0jgtcal Jepartmeitt.
FACULTY OF THEOLOGY.
H K V I S A A C N. K E N D A L L , D. D. , P K E S I D K N T ,
Professor of Christian Ethics and Apologetics.
R E V . G I L B E R T T. W O O D I I U L L , JX I ) . ,
Avery Professor of Greek and New Testament Literature.
R E V . T H O M A S W. C A T T E L L , P i l l ) . ,
Professor of Sacred Geography and Antiquities.
R E V . H E N J A M I N T. J O N E S ,
William K. Dodge Professor of Sacred Rhetoric.
R E V . E. T . J E F F E R S , I). D. ,
Baldwin Professor of Theology.
R E V . J O H N M. H A S T I N G S , I) . J ) . ,
Lecturer on Pastoral Theology.
SENIOR CLASS. JAMKS W. LAV AIT,
FHANKI.IN T. LOGAN,
OI.IVBII T. LOOAN,
HORACE G. MILLION,
HKNUY C. MOYEK,
ISHMAEL H. T I M . ,
WILLIAM F. RHOOKS,
YOHKE J O N E S , .
WILLIAM II. L E E ,
KOIIEHT A. MAHONEY,
THOMAS II. ROHEKTS,
SAMUEL S. SEVIEII .
JAMES W. WILSON, *
* Partial course.
MIDDLE CLASS.
Philadelphia, Pa. Greensboro, N. C. Ilorntown, Va. Lincoln University, Pa. Salem, N. C Oxford, Pa.
Philadelphia, Pa. Media, Pa. Richmond, Va. Washington, D. C. Monrovia, Liberia. Marshall, Liberia. Cape Mount, Liberia.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY.
JUNIOR CLASS WILLIAM D.ANDERSON, . . . . Darien, (ia.
TILOHMAN UIIOWN, . . . . . Ontreville, Aid.
EDWAHD F. EOOI.ESTON, . . . . Richmond, Vii.
KOIIEKT D. KING, * . . . . . Marshall, Liberia. C'HAULES J. LAWTON, . . . . St. Louis, Mo,
WILLIAM K. LAWTON, . . . St. Louis, Mo.-
WILLIAM II. B. VODEKY, . . . . Baltimore, Aid.
* Special studies by permission.
CALENDAR FOR 1884-85. Recess, . . . . . April 3 to 10, 1884.
Annua l Examina t ions , . . . April 10 to 14, 1884
Annua l Sermon, by Rev. J C. Caldwell, D. D. , April 13, 1884.
Commencement , . . . . April 15, 1884.
SUMMER VACATION.
Fi rs t Session of Academical Year , 1884-85,
Close of F i r s t Session,
WINTER VACATION.
Opening of Second Session, .
REGULATIONS. The course of study in the Theological Depar tment occupies three
years. Applicants for admission to the privileges of the Theological De
par tment must present evidences of membership in good s tanding in some Evangelical church.
Students who complete the full course of Theological s tudy to the satisfaction of the Facul ty and the Board of Trustees, will receive the degree of Bachelor of Sacred Theology.
N o person not a gradua te of the Collegiate Depar tment of Lincoln Universi ty, or of some other Collegiate Inst i tut ion, will be admit ted to this depar tment as a candidate for the degree of S. ri\ Ji.?
unless he pass a satisfactory examinat ion. Bu t applicants, who have not pursued a course of classical t ra ining, may, a t the discretion of the Facul ty , be admit ted to part icular classes, or to a special course of instruct ion. Such s tudents , on leaving the Universi ty, will be entitled to certificates in evidence of their a t tendance on instruct ion, and of the t ime spent in s tudy.
The Academical year is divided into two sessions. A t the close of the second session the s tudents are examined on the studies of the current year.
Sept. 11, 1884.
Dec. '23, 1884.
J a n . (i, 1885.
•24 L I N C O L N I ' M YIOKSITY.
COURSE OF STUDY. JUNIOR YEAR.
Hoiniletics. Pastoral Theology. New Testament Introduction. Hebrew. Bible History. Systeniat in Tliceilo.ir.v. Sacred (ico^niphy.
Systematic Theology. Biblical -\lit i<[!iit ics. Ilomilei ics. A ]iol< luetics. Hebrew.
Apologetics. Kxo_vesis ((iosp;ds.)
MIDDLE YEAR.
Kxeijesis (Kpistlcs.) Kcclcsiaslical History. Ciiurcli ( iovernnient . Pastoral Theology.
SENIOR YEAR. Kxeijesis (Kpistles ) Pastoral Theology. Church Covernnient .
Systematic Theology. Hoiniletics. Hebrew. Kcclesiast ieal History.
Throughout , lie en arse part icular a t tent ion is paid to the preparation and delivery of se rmons
ENGLISH COURSE.
K l I i S T Y K A I i .
Homilet ics. liible History. Systematic Theology. Sacred Ceoiiraphy. Apoloyet ics.
S K U O X l l Y K A I i .
Hoiniletics. Biblical Anlii | i iities. Systematic Theology. Pastoral Theology. C l l l U ' c l l ( lOYCl ' I IUK ' l l t .
Ecclesiastical History.
COMMENCEMENT. j On the day of Commencement the candidates tor the dcyree of S j
T. 15. deliver addresses, at tlie discretion of the Faculty of Theology. | S tudents not taking this decree may also be appointed to deliver ad- I dresses on Commencement day. After tlie exercises of Public Speak- j iiitf, the President of the University will confer the decrees which have been authorized by the Hoard of Trustees. ;
The Annual Sermon for tlie year ISS.'i was preached by the Rev. j Win. K. Bingham, I). !>., on the 15th day of April. j
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES, 1883. i The ('oinineneenient took place in Livingstone Hall, in conjunc- j
(ion with the Collegiate Commencement , on the o t h o f June , at !..'!() P. M.
LINCOLN UNIVKHSITV. 'J.rl
ADDRESSES. IIOHACK G. MlI.LKI!, Pa.,
liejienerate. Manhood.
J K K K M I A I I 15. S I V A X N , Md.,
.Steps of Progress.
I I K N K Y C. MAIIISY, X. C ,
Kesults of Negro Education.
DEGREES CONFERRED. The degree of S. T. 13. was eoul'erred on Mr. IIIONUY C. M A P . K Y .
THE ENGLISH COURSE. In the year 1S7(> the Hoard of Trustees of Lincoln University ad
dressed the following memorial and overture to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church :
" T h e Roard of Trustees of Lincoln University, deeply interested in the condition of the Freednien, and convinced that their continued desti tution of an authorized educated ministry is a reproach to the Church and a source of danger to the countrv, respectfully urge the. General Assembly to devise and adopt some practical plan to supply this want ; and overture the Assembly to consider and act upon the following propositions :
• 'First . Kesolved. tha t this Assembly recognize it as the imperative duty of the Church to send the Gospel lo the Kreedmen without delay.
"Second. T h a t while in the considerate judgment of this Assembly the regulations embodied in the fourteenth chapter of the Form of Government respecting the trial of candidates for licensure are an authori ta t ive guide to Presbyteries in determining their qualifications, they do not supercede the discretion of the Presbyteries in the responsibility of committ ing the ministry of the word to faithful men.
"Th i rd . T h a t all Presbyteries providentially brought, into relations with the Freednien be hereby advised to license all colored men of whose call to preach the Gospel they may be satislied, and whose t raining and abilities they may deem sullicient to ipialifv them for this sacred work.
" F o u r t h . Tha t the Hoard of Education be instructed to assume in behalf of the Church the pecuniary responsibility of educat ing in a thorough course of Theological studies in tlie English language all colored candidates for the ministry recommended to their care by the Presbyter ies ."
To this memorial and overture the Assembly returned the following answer :
" F i r s t . The Assembly lias no authori ty to modify the. regulations
"-'o LINCOLN UNIVERSITY.
of our form of government in n sped to qualifications of licentiates, so as to make provision for any class of exceptional cases. At the same t ime I he Assembly recognizes the propriety of the exercise, by Presbyteries, of a wise discretion in Ibeir administrat ion of the, functions intrusted to them by the Church, in view of the great work to be done by our Church among the colored people in this country. The Assembly specially accoids such discretion to those Presbyteries, which are Providentially brought into special relations to tha t work ; meanwhile, in view of the experience of several years, enjoining upon such Presbyteries the obligation to take great care lest incompetent or unworthy men be admitted into the ministry of our Church.
"Second. This (leneral Assembly does not deem it, wise to modify the existing rules governing the Board of Education in the aiding of candidates for the ministry in our Church. The Assembly, however, earnestly commends the exceptional cases referred to in the overture, to the sympathy and charity of the Churches, and t rus t tha t the friends of our work among the Freedmen will suffer no worthy young man, devoting himself to that work, to fail for lack of pecuniary a i d . "
Minutes of the General Assembly, 1H7(>. This answer of the General Assembly virtually atlirnis the lirst
proposition, that it is the duty of the church to send the Gospel to the Freedmen without delay. The Assembly specially accords to particular Presbyteries discretion in licensing, as preachers of the Gospel, candidates who have been exercised in a thorough course of Theological studies in llu; English language, according to the second and third propositions. And although the Assembly did not instruct the Board of Education to adopt a wider policy in supporting colored candidates for the ministry, its past policy, which has been liberal, was not restricted. The education of colored men in a thorough course of Theological studies in the English language was commended by the Assembly to the sympathies and charity of the Churches and friends of our work among the Freedmen.
The English course in the Theological Depar tment occupies two years. It embraces the same studies as the full course with the exception of the Greek and Hebrew Scriptures.
ECCLESIASTICAL RELATIONS. By the Charter of Lincoln University the Theological Depart
ment is placed under the care of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, in conformity wi th the general plan adopted for the supervision of Theological Seminaries. The General Assembly, which met in Chicago in May, 1871, accepted the oversight of the Theological Department of Lincoln Universi ty, as provided in the Charter , and approved the appointments and proceedings of the
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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY. 27 !
lioanl of Trustees, as reported at that time. I'he laws of Lincoln University require that any action of tlie Board of Trustees affecting' the Theological Department shall be reported to the General Assein- ; bly by the Secretary of the Board. The Faculty of Theology is also required to prepare, for the information of the General Assembly an annual report of (heir work in instruction, and of all matters of interest respecting the Theological Department.
EXPENSES. FIRST SESSION.
Coal, . . . . . . . $5 00 ! Furniture, . . . . . 2 50 ; Board and Washing, . . . . . 31 50 $3!) 00 !
SECOND SESSION. Coal, . . . . . . . §S 00 ! Furniture, . . . . 2 50 Board and Washing, . . . . . 31 50 42 00
Total for one year, . . . . $8100
THEOLOGICAL AND MISSIONARY SOCIETY. The Theological and Missionary Society meets every Friday eve
ning for exercises connected with Ministerial and Missionary work. Tlie room occupied by the Society is supplied with a library of general and special commentaries, and furnished with religious and missionary periodicals.
28 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY.
General Stafanmt • » X 5 § ^ «
Lincoln University is in Chester county, Pennsylvania, half a mile from Lincoln University .Station, on the Philadelphia and Haiti-more Central Railroad. That part of Chester county in which the University is situated is notably free from malarial and pulmonary diseases. The institution is well removed from associations which tend to prevent high literary attainments and hinder the formation of a high moral character. The post oliice, where the Professors should be addressed, is LINCOLN UNIVERSITY,
CiiKSTKit C O U N T Y , P A .
The corporate title of this institution is "The Lincoln University." Bequests intended to promote the work of this University will be legally valid under that title.
The lirst charter of this institution was granted by the State of Pennsylvania under the title of "Ashniun Institute," in 1S54. In 18(50 the title was changed by amendment of the Charter to "The Lincoln University." The Theological Department was by another change of the Charter in 1S71, placed under the control of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church.
The property of Lincoln University consists of land, buildings and endowments.
LAND. Seventy-five acres in Lower Oxford, Pa.
BUILDINGS. ASIIMIJN H A L L contains dormitories for forty-eight students ; a
recitation room for the Preparatory Students ; and rooms for a boarding club.
LINCOLN H A L L contains dormitories for fifty-six students ; the
Society Halls, and the Janitor's Apartments. CUKSSON H A L L contains dormitories for seventy students, the
Library and Reading Room, and the Chemical Laboratory.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY.
UNIVERSITY H A L L contains the chapel and six recitation This Hall is one whiff of a building, which, when finished, w ply accommodations for the whole work of instruction.
HOUSTON H A L L contains dormitories and study rooms for
2!)
rooms. 11 sup-
thirty-five students, and the room for the Theological and Missionary Society.
LIVINGSTONE H A L L is for commencement assemblies, and will seat one thousand persons.
There are six spacious and comfortable residences for the Professors.
PROFESSORSHIPS. The Mary Warder Dickey Presidency.
! The Avery Professorship of Lincoln University. Tlie John C. Baldwin Professorship of Theology. The William E. Dodge Professorship of Sacred Rhetoric. The John II. Cassedy Professorship of Latin. The Iteuben J. Flick Professorship. The Professorship of Natural Science (partly endowed.)
SCHOLARSHIPS. The Dr. Barker Scholarship. The Bradley Scholarship. The Lemuel Brooks Scholarship. The Hush Scholarship. The Richard Clapp Scholarship, No. 1. The Richard Clapp Scholarship, No. 2.
j The William E. Dodge Scholarships. The John Dunlap Scholarship. The Charles Jessup Scholarship. The Henry A. Kerr Scholarship. The Dr. Josiah Kittridge Scholarship. The John Nelson Scholarship. The One Blood Scholarship. The Phelps Scholarship. The Nancy M. Reed Scholarship. The Scholarship Fund. The AVatson Scholarship. The Westfield Scholarship.
Since the issue of the last catalogue the perpetual schol arship founded by Dr. Barker, in the sum of $2,800, has become available for the support of students.
The executors of AVm. W. Watson of Chestnut Level, Pa. notified the Executive Committee of the founding of a per scholarship in Lincoln University in the sum of $:1500.
The late Hon. Win. E. Dodge made a bequest to Lincoln
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versity of $10,000, to be applied in the form of permanent scholarships for the education of worthy students.
The continued labors of the Rev. Joseph Chester of Cincinnati, O., have made our work more widely and favorably known throughout the West. The annual scholarships heretofore given through him have been continued, and new scholarships have been obtained and valuable contributions of clothing have been made for the comfort of the students. The work of Mr. Chester has been very elh-cient in sustaining the gre it enlargement made in the number of the students.
The representation, of our work by the Kev. Edward Webb, Financial Secretary, has met with a hearty welcome from churches, ministers and benevolent friends of the negro. The report of Mr. Webb's observations of the work done by the graduates of .Lincoln University has led to a more intelligent appreciation of the quality of the education given in our courses of study. The attitude and liberality of our friends emboldens the ollicers of the institution to entertain the ijurpose of immediate and extensive enlargement.
On Monday, the 20th, of August, 188.'!, a. public meeting of great interest was held in Saratoga.. Rev. Ilerrick Johnson, I). D., presided at the meeting and introduced the speakers. Four of our graduates, Rev. Wm. II. Weaver of Baltimore, Md., Rev. Joseph C. Price of New Berne, N. C , Rev. Walter II.'Brooks of Washington, I). C , and Rev. Solomon P. Hood of Beaufort, S. C , represented the University on this occasion and preached in the churches of Saratoga on the previous Sabbath. During the current year the Rev. Wm. R. Bingham, I). I)., President, of the Board of Trustees, accompanied three of our graduates, Rev. Wm. II. Weaver, Rev. Joseph C. Price and Rev. Win. II. Goler, on a tour of visitation to the West. Public meetings were held in Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Colmbus, Chicago, Detroit and other places. In all these meetings a deep impression was made in favor of our work. It is the conviction of all who took part in these meetings that much good has been done for the whole cause of the education of the Freed men as well as for the particular work of Lincoln University. The ministers of our church, and all well-wishers of the Xegro population, feel the.encouragement which these practical results of thorough training are well fitted to inspire. They are thereby stimulated to multiply the number of educated colored men in whom the power which Christian education gives shall be consecrated to the work of laying the foundations and building up the superstructure of Christian society. This method of representing our work might be continued with increased advantage to the cause in which we are laboring.
The William E. Dodge Professorship of Sacred Rhetoric, made vacant by the death of Rev. Dr. Caspar R. Gregory in 1882, has been
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filled hy the appointment of Hev. Benjamin T. Jones. The election of Professor Jones by the Hoard of Trustees was confirmed by the General Assembly of the 1'resbyterian Church at Saratoga, in May, 1883. Professor Jones entered upon the duties of his chair immediately after his confirmation by the General Assembly.
Lincoln University has met wi;h a severe loss in the death of the Hon. Wm. E. Dodge, one of its oldest Trustees, and for many years its most trusted financial adviser. Mr. Dodge became a trustee in the year 180:2. l ie look the deepest interest in the progress of the institution and had an influential hand in the various steps of that progress. In 180(5 he founded the chair of Sacred Rhetoric, in the, sum of §):>0,000. It was his personal influence which decided the late John C. Baldwin, Esq.. to endow the Chair of Theology ; and more recently another living friend to endow the Chair of Latin. In his will Mr. Dodge left to Lincoln University §10,000 to found a number of scholarships to aid needy and worthy young men in their preparation for usefulness. It was because he saw in this institution a means of promoting the glory of God in the salvation of a long neglected people that lie took an interest in its success. His son, Georue E. Dodge, Esq., has been elected a trustee in the place of his father and has consented to act in that office.
The death of the Hev. Edwin Ilea Bower, 1). I)., occurred on Saturday, the 7th of April, 1883. Dr. Bower was called to the Chair of Theology in Lincoln University in 1808. For fifteen years he continued in uninterrupted work in training the Theological classes in Systematic Theology and in developing the course of instruction in all the departments of study. He was taken from the midst of work forest. Seven days before his death IK; was in the class-room His disability was at first supposed to be slight. He himself looked forward to recovery and was arranging for further work in the development of instruction. Dr. Bower had many natural and gracious qualifications for the work to which he gave the strength of his life. l ie was careful and laborious as a student. He had a profound reverence for the Scriptures as the inspired word of God, the only infallible source of saving truth. As an instructor he was affable and communicative, taking unwearied pains to present the truths of the gospel in their simplicity and completeness.
The Board of Trustees has met with a sore bereavement in the death of the Hev. Samuel Dickey, Treasurer of the Board since 1800, and a member of the Board since 1872. He died suddenly while on a visit to Philadelphia on the 14th day of Jan., 1884, from disease of the heart. Mr. Dickey was an ardent friend of the University. He gave his time and the benefit of his experience as Treasurer without compensation. He encouraged the development of the courses of instruction with liberal contributions. The Executive Committee has lost in him a most efficient member, and the Faculty and Students one of their wannest friends. His office has been filled ad interim by the appointment of J. Evert on Hainsey, Esq., Cashier of the National Bank of Oxford, as acting Treasurer of Lincoln University.
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The John C. Baldwin Professors!lip of Theology has been tilled by the election of the Kev. E. T. .lelTers, D. 1)., subject to continuation by the General Assembly of 1SS1.
The whole work of Lincoln University needs immediate enlargement. A small comparative addition to her funds would greatly increase her power for usefulness. The attention of considerate friends is invited to the following special wants :
The complete endowment of the chair of Natural Science. Six thousand dollars have been already paid in and invested in this professorship.
The endowment of the chair of Hebrew in the Theological Department.
The establishment of a chair of Church History and of General History.
The erection of an additional wing to University Hall, to provide rooms for the instruction of the classes.
The erection of a chapel for the Sabbath and daily devotional services.
The provision by endowment for the care and improvement of the property of the University.
The endowment of Scholarships for the perpetual education of worthy young men whose diligence, talents and piety give promise of usefulness.
The erection of another dormitory for the increase of students in the Theological Department.
Adequate, provision for the preservation, enlargement and use of the Library.
Among the instrumentalities through which the friends of the Negro may convey to him the blessings of education, Lincoln University especially deserves the conlidenceof the Christian public. She was the lirst to enter this lield, when there was no other to undertake the work. Lincoln University was chartered in 1854. She is still doing a large share of the higher work. Worthy applicants are knocking at our doors, eager for the benefits here afforded. Who will say to us, "Turn no worthy man away who desires an education for the sake of the good he can do with i t?"
Five hundred young men have been sent out from the Preparatory Department and from the lower classes of the Collegiate Department, many of whom are engaged in important positions as teachers in the Southern States.
Two hundred have been graduated from the Collegiate Department, after a course of instruction extending through four and in many cases six years. Most of these graduates are engaged in professional and educational labors in the Southern States.
More than one hundred of the students of Lincoln University have received ordination as ministers in the several Evangelical Protestant denominations.
Eight of our students have gone to Africa as Missionaries of the cross. Six have laid down their lives in that work.
The University is consecrated to the glory of God and the good of man. It has received the endorsement of all who are acquainted with its work. The friends of the education of "colored youth" are cordially invited to investigate its plans and operations, and to co-operate with its officers in conferring the benefits of a liberal and Christian culture on those who prize and so much need this blessing.