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THE PUBLIC DAY.

On the closing day of the session, which, unless where Sunday
interferes, occurs on the 4th of July, the visiters, faculty officers,
and students, and the Society of Alumni, assemble in the Rotunda,

whither also are invited the friends of the students, and the public
generally. On this occasion the certificates and diplomas are
awarded to the successful candidates, the results of the examinations
are announced, and addresses are delivered by one or more
of the Masters of Arts, and by the Orator appointed by the Society
of Alumni.