Chap. 79.—An ACT to authorize the principal of the Rappahannock institute,
of Tappahannock, Va., to confer certificates and diplomas in the various de-
partments of instruction, and also to grant diplomas of graduation to pupils
entitled thereto in said institute, and to own and use a seal.

Approved January 17, 1896.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That the
principal of the Rappahannock institute, of Tappahannock, Virginia,
be, and he is hereby, authorized and empowered to confer certificates
of distinction and diplomas in the various departments of instruc-
tion, and also to grant diplomas of graduation to pupils entitled
thereto in said institute.

2. The said principal of the Rappahannock institute shall have
authority to own and use a seal, which he may affix to such certifi-
cates and diplomas as may be granted from time to time under
authority of this act.

3. This act shall be in force from its passage.