The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-06-21

which he Lad before been pupil. IL
this station be was universally respected
and esteemed by all. In the fall Of II ht
entered Bethany and has there been en-
ployed, while pursuing his studies, a
tutor. Next year he Is TO be connected
with the College at tho head Of one Of thC
departments. Mr.. Beatty Is Of Scotch
descent, and his parents are noted fol
their intelligence and industry. Mr.
Beattle Is q finished, elegant scholar, &
whole souled, genial gentleman, and
firm, true friend. BE Is greatly admired
by all who know him for his sterling
worth and staunch'integrity.
OF the other gentlemen Of the class VIC
can speak only In praise and have nc
word OF censure for any. That the First
Honors were carried of By Clark and
Beattie Is no dishonor TO them. It Is an
honor to be Outstripped BY men so worthy,
Mr. J. F. MerrymHD, of Mo, tho youngest
member OF the class, Is by no means the
lowest In merit. He can probably lay
claims TO being the most finished speaker
OF the class. His language Is elegant, his
gesticulation fine and his manner worthy
Of imitation. While at Bethany he has
gathered around him large circle oI
friends, comprising many OF the finest
people Of that section, who will part with
him with many regrets. With this circle
we Join In wishing that his pathway
through lie may always be found In
pleasant places, and that in life he may
acQuit himself rs well as at Bethany
Mr. McOoSrd, OF Pa, Is also q fnJ ppeak.
er and clear close reasoner. His valedic
tory was fine production, and brought
the tears 10 many eyes. Of Huey, Of
Tenn, we haYe before spoken, but his ad.
dress on commencement day is well
worthy of note, as one OF the finest things
Of the day.
Mr.. Gibson, Of Bethany, Is one Of the
young men of note It Is to his credit and
that Of his Mother, when we say that his
way through college has been earned by
his Mothers work at the wash tub and
his own uutlring industry. Mr Gibson
will make his mark in the world.
4r. W. K. Curtis was unable to be
present at any of the exercises owing TO
an accident by which he nearly lost an
eye short time since. He Is spoken Of
as very promising young man and must
be, by the attention shown 10 him, greatly
beloved by his fellow graduates. One Of
the pleasant scenes Of the day was that OF
the entire class, accompanied by the band,
going to the house ofyouDg Curtis father
and serenading bim.
OF the class of '13 six will be Lawyers;
two Physicians; two clergymen; four
Teachers; three Civil Engineers and one
Banker:
EVENING EXERCIsES.
On Thursday evening the Neotrophlan
Literary Society gave their thirty.secODd
annual Commencement exhibition. The
audience was larger than at any OF the
previous exercises, the house being en-
tirely too small to hold all who sought
admittsncG. Many sat around In groups
in the COllegu grounds near the hall lis
tening to the music and enjoying the re.
freshing evening breeze. The following
was the order Of exercises for the evening
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
Neutrality-suspicious..
sslutatory OrAlIon-J. H. Nesslage, Of
New York.
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Grafton "A View Of Lite-E D.
shreYe, Of Ohio.
DEBATE.
Question-h our Civilization Dependent
kftirmstivsgJ. 4. BestlIe, Il ohi5.
MISUNDERSTANDING Clark, Of Zen
lucky 81. -.
aoratIon-The Mississippi VallCy-Jj F.
Mrryman, Of Missouri. <
| Music. &. ~
Presentation Diplomas By X Williams,
| e - of Pennsylvania
Music -
VslediCtory-W. G. Buchanan, Of West
Virginia. --
The addresses we're all excellent, those
of5Clark and Merryman being probably
something better than the balance mot
that the balance did poorly do essay this,
iur every address Of the evening was far,
very far, better than should be expected
from the ordinary college graduate. But
the addresses OF Clark and MerrymAn
were exceedingly fine productions. Mr..
Clark spoke extcmporaneously, as he al.
ways does, and his speech was full Of
learning and research; and, although he
had the unpopular side Of the question, we
thlnkit was generally conceded that he
Wofsted his eloquent opponent, Thepte.
sentation speech Of Mr. Williams, an IN,
der graduate, was q very fne production,
and il he is not The frst honor man oil his
class there mustbe some most extraOrdi.
nary man in TO outstrlp him.
With all due respect for the "Amerl.
cans" we are compelled in csndor TO say
that the "Neotrophians" gave tho better
exhibition ofthe two.
Pr PERSONAL
We would he ungrsteiul and unworthy
tho friendship of those with whom we
became acquainted during our short 30
Iourn in Bethany, were we 10 close with
out expressing our thanks TO those who
did all in their power TO make our visit
pleasant. On our arrival we were captured
by Col Alexander Campbell, gentleman
who Is the personiication OF all that ls
good and kind aud poltes Owing to the
ILLNESS Of Mrs. Campbell, Miss Jennie
Campbell, the Coils accomplished
daughter acted as hostess. and as such Is
une9ualled. At Mr.. CampbelrS we found
many friends, who with us were partaking
OF his prInceIy hospitality. AT one time
our number was nearly forty and yet
every word and action Of Mr.. Campbell
and each member Of his family seemed to
say "unw kind Of you to come" And
they all seemed TO strive to make
us think that we had conferred lasting
benefit upon them by psrLaking Of their
hospitality, when in reality, our
lasting thanks arc due the Colonel
and his excellent family for their
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