Drew Theological Seminary

an educational institution in Madison, N. J.; founded in 1866, under the auspices of the ‘Methodist Episcopal Church, - Drexel, Anthony Joseph, an American banker; born in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1826. He became the head of the well-known firm of Drexel & Co., Philadelphia, having been identified with it from the age of 13. He was zealous in promoting science and art, especially music, and contributed largely to philanthropic and educae tional interests. ‘I'he Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry, Philadelphia, dedicated Dee. 18, 1891, was established by him, the building costing over $600,000, with an endowment fund of $1,000,000. He died in Karlsbad, Germany, June 30, 1893.