his majority when he crossed the ocean in quest of employment in the realm of Letters. Soon after his arrival in America he achieved an instantaneous success, and in 1751 was called to a tutorship at the "Academy of Philadel- phia," the "University of Pennsylvania" of the present day. While teaching

church, and sat with them during divine service. During the first year, twenty pupils earned prayer books, and this enabled them to participate in the public services. Attached to the school was a library. The books were presented by members of the congregation. The library was used as an additional