the vote, they were filled by the unanimous choice of Rev. Drs. Twichell
of Hartford, Llewellyn Pratt of Norwich, Cooper of New Britain, and
Brand of Oberlin. These honored brethren, friends alike of the
Association and of the University, will, if they accept, add to the
efficiency of the school and to the confidence of the public in it. We
believe there is a bright future before the University. It will pursue
its work quietly, having no controversy with the State, and will
continue its noble efforts for the education of the colored race, thus
benefiting both the State of Georgia and the Nation.

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INDUSTRY AND SKILL OF THE NEGRO.

In replacing the burned portion of our building at Le Moyne Institute,
Memphis, Tenn., the work was done by colored men. The Principal of the
Institute says that, "though the job was far from simple, not a single
error or mistake has occurred from beginning to end to mar our
satisfaction at its successful completion."

The architect who drew the plan expressed considerable anxiety lest a
colored mechanic with all colored assistants should not prove equal to
so large and important an undertaking. The result shows how unfounded
were his forebodings.

The job is done, and well done, and with so much expedition that in
sixty days after the fire they were moving into the reconstructed and
improved building. Every one who has had any hand in the work has seemed
personally interested and anxious to expedite the work, from the