The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-08-16

those who placed us here demanded our
best exertions in requital. We do not
blush to acknowledge that the anticipa-
ton Of this day, were higher motive
wanting, would not fail to prove q power
full incentive 10 effort, knowing that We
would then have it In our power 10 af-
ford some pleasure 10 those among you
who are personally interested in our
progress. We look back on this Centen-
NAL school year with feelings Of mingled
regret and satisfaction-regtet that II
has passed 80 rapidly-satisiaction be-
cause We are conscious Of having spent it
profitably-some in adding to the stock
Of knowledge already acquired, others
| in laying the foundation OF an education
which Il will be the work OF years TO per-
feet. Allhave tried to improve the time
allotted them; some, perhaps not quite so
earnestly, but that Is past, and II any re-
grets remain tonight, let them serve not
10 discourage, but rather to warn.
To you ladies and gentlemen (Mises
Trne, Carson, Bender, Philips and Sar-
otelL, and E. G. CrGrah, Esq, Pro-. L.
Eass and MeNrs. Seeley and LarEiR), who
have so generously assisted us in the duties
OF this evening, do We return our most
grateful thanks.
To you Miss Seguin, whose labors dur
ing the past nine gears have so abundantly
blessed many q band Of happy youth,
whose watchiul supervision and constant
concern for their welfare have ever attest
ed the purity and disinterestedness Of
your motives, 10 you in behalf OF my fell
low students Of 1856 would / render ex-
pressions Of sincere and heartfelt graft
tude. .. ... .....l.. ..,..r..
Well do weknow the trials and discour-
agements which fall to the teachers LOT,
and We should do you as one Of them, IN
jaStiee not to confess our inability 10 re-
ward your zeal. Your reward is higher
and more noble than we or the world can
bestow. Heaven and an approving con.
science do alone bear 10 you worthy re-
compense.
Time may hurry us on until the veil OF
the past shall interpose obscurity between
memory and the scenes Of youth, but God
forbid that we may ever forget you, or
cease TO bind TO our hearts your cherished
name, your pure example, and your wise
instructions. May the blessing Of Heaven
ever rest upon you.
Accept, We pray, these expressions OF
regard as the sincere and grateful tribute
OF many overlooking hearts.
Also to you, Miss Blanchard, whose
labors have lightened the cares Of our
worthy Principal and heightened the joys
OF our intercourse with one another, we
extend the afectionate congratulations
OF friendship which We trust will con-
time to glow within our hearts while
life and the recollections Of the past re-
main.
| Classmates, what can l say TO you?
Our past intercourse speaks volumes TO
my heart. Age may wither my now
youthful locks; time may watt its changes
by, yet aep9 shall l forget this afectionate
group and their happy union for the no.
bic purposes OF mutual improvement.
As dear friend would speak 10 you.
Well do you know your responsibilities,
l need urge nothing upon your atten-
ton In regard 10 the various duties
which the world will expect you to per.
form, as you 90 forth into its busy scenes.
Your actions have already spoken and
announced the spirit Of a noble determi::
nation. Go on perseyering in hope, and
a crown Of reward will await. you above.
For the last time we have assembled
here, never shall we all again unite upon
earth an unbroken land, to enjoy the
bliss Of union like that which is now
hainp dissolved
Wego forth to our scatterd homes, some
OF us as school girls for the last time, while
Others, perhaps, may slumber in the 81.
lence Of the grave before the return Of
another occasion like this. But though
We may no more meet together on earth,
may we be permitted again 10 meet in
Heaven, and there enjoy together union,
and peace, and love forever. FarsTeN.