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ancient manuscripts, etc., will all find a welcome place in the beautiful 

 Linnaean Hall, now in progress of erection. 



4thly. That we make it our duty to present the claims of the Col- 

 lege whenever an opportunity offers, exerting ourselves, on all occa- 

 sions, to secure students, that others may possess the advantages which 

 we one enjoyed, and the usefulness of our Jllma Mater be enhanced 

 and her opportunity of doing good increased. 



5thly. That we remember her in our supplications at a throne of 

 grace, that God would be pleased to pour out the influences of his Holy 

 Spirit on instructors and pupils •, granting unto them who preside over 

 her interests that "wisdom wliicli is profitable to direct" — that into this 

 fountain of knowledge the salt of Divine grace may be cast, that from 

 it streams may issue to gladden the city of our God ; that the youth in 

 a course of training may be kept pure, that their knowledge be sancti- 

 fied, so that when they go forth into the world they may be prepared to 

 act their part well on the great theatre of life, exert a conservative influ- 

 ence upon the community and prove a blessing upon all with whom 

 they may come in contact. Let us endeavor to realize that the hopes of 

 the Church cluster there ; that men are now educating, who are to give 

 tone to society, shape the policy of our country, influence generation 

 after generation to the end of time, and perhaps decide the destiny of 

 the world. 



Ahna Mater ! Sit seinj)cr Jlorens : semper honoratissima — semper 

 leata ! 



COLLEGE RECORD. 



The Corner-stone of the Linnaean Hall was, agreeably to previous 

 notice, laid on the 23d ult. with suitable ceremonies. 



Although the weather, on the day preceding, was very unpromising, 

 in consequence of which, many of our friends from abroad were pie- 

 vented from coming, we had nevertheless the pleasure of seeing a con- 

 siderable number from a distance. Tiie day of the ceremony, however, 

 was most agreeable and favorable. A thin canopy of clouds, without 

 depriving us in an important degree of the cheering light of the sun, 

 shielded us from the intense glare of his heat. It was well that it was 

 so, else the church in which most of the exercises were conducted, and 

 which was excessively crowded, without accomodating many who were 

 present, would have been very uncomfortable. 



The Hon. L. C. Levin and his excellency F. R. Shunk were not prc- 

 .sent, as we had been led to expect, on that occasion. This was very 



