1. A gold medal for the greatest proficiency in scholarship, united with good conduct through the year. The Faculty, as committee of award, regard not simply superiority of scholarship, as indicated by the register, but the degree of relative advancement in study, and the growth of scholarly habits.

2. A prize for the best English essay written by gentlemen. Each member of the Public Rhetorical Class is required to present for competition an essay not exceeding two sheets of letter paper.

3. A gold medal for the best English essay written by ladies. The conditions are the same as for the preceding prize.

4. First and second prizes for the best and next best declamations by gentlemen.

5. A prize awarded to the student best in Latin, competitors to have studied that language in the Seminary for at least two terms.

6. A prize awarded to the student who makes the greatest proficiency in the study of the Greek language. Competitors must have studied the language in the Seminary for at least two terms.

7. A prize awarded to the student best in German.

8. A prize awarded to the student who shall pass the best examination in French.

9. A prize awarded to the student who shall pass the best examination in geometry, competitors to have studied that subject in class for at least two terms of the academic year.

10. A prize for the best specimen of oil painting.

11. A prize for the best exhibition of public reading by the ladies of the Seminary.

12. A prize for the best specimen of drawing.

The tabular statement on the following pages will show when the different prizes were established, by whom sustained, and to whom awarded :--

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