The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-06-14
Virgin. Whiteside, VINO addressed the

chiefly confined to local applications that
could not help but interest all
her listeners. The lady spoke
with q degree Of self confidence
that indicated her ability to fully discuss
So intricate subject.
Miss Sallie J. Thoburn next made her
bow. Her effort was entitled allow 1t
Happened" the gist OF which was a con-
else retrospective view OF events from
the time OF Adam and Eve down to the
present, and their bearing upon GER
tain other events, concluding with dis
cusslon of our nations centen.
NAL, from both a mirthful and
semi-sorrowful standpoint. Her essay
ELECTED at times considerable applause
as she touched the patriotic chord OF the
audience when referring to some notable
revolutionary incident IN the nations
history. Miss Thobnrn is graceful AID
pleasant speaker, and interested the audi
enee throughout.
The fifth member of the class, Miss
Bertha Pol.ack, next addressed her
hearers. Her essay, upon the subject OF
Erect your own monument" was deiiv-
cred 10 quiet, unassuming manner, that
aroused ones attention lmme diately.
The piece though short was replete with
fresh. earnest thoughts and on snch im-
portant and valuable precepts that every
one present indicated their appreciation
of the essaylst's remarks by the closest
attention.
A pen and Ink Photograph of the
Graduating Glass" by Miss A. NJ. Shatier
OF Preston, West Virginia, was next in
order and was the hit of the evehing,
from comic standpoint. The "Photo.
graph was lively and pleasant picture
of each member of the graduating class.
She lkened thcm to the bright
celestial constellation Plelades. Each
Pleiad or star of the class was singled out
in regular order, her lustre being the
standard. Her pecullarities were anus
lngly explained and discussed, and the
Plead representing herself, in par
ticulsr. This mlrthful and in
nocent sketch was considerably en-
HANGED in its comicality by an odd though
pleasing accent to some OF her words,
and the very genial and happy expires.
sion of countenance possessed by the
speaker. Laughter and applause greeted
her to the end.
Miss Kate 5. Elson had the honor of
delivering the valdictory. The fady's
address was exceedingly eloquent and
appropriate, and spoken with such ear
nestness and sadness at certain times,
coupled with an expression of counten-
ance and an intonstion of voice
that could not but carry the hearts of her
hearers with her imsginings, and manga
fearful eye was observed among the
faculty, her classmates and the audience.
In her concluding remarks to the gradu-
ting class, as they arose, proper
e
showed decided dramatic talent.
Each member of the class WAS the reci-
pient of beautiful floral tributes from her
admirers How many we cannot say,
but they did not average less than score
to each lady,
After the music which followed the
Vslldictory had ceased, an interesting
address in advocacy of female education
was read by Miss A. Taylor, President o.
the Faculty Of tho school. Miss Taylor
contrasted the educational condition of the
country now with what it was one hun
dred years ago, and prophisied much
more brilliant development during the
coming century. She gave the young
ladies of the graduating class much
valuable advice and encouragement and,
in appropriate terms, babe them farewell
Rev. j. G. Armstrong, on behalf OF
the Examining Committee, then read u
report commencing in very high terms
the proficiency displayed by the young
ladies in the several departments of
study, and also very warmly commend
ing the school to the patronage of all who
desire to give their daughters thorough
and practical education.
Hon. {. d. Hubbard, President of the
Board of Trustees, presented to each of
the seven yeung ladies of the graduating
class diploma as evidence Of her admis-
sion to the degree of "Mistress of Arts"
After which Rev. Swain, of Philadelphia,
spoke few minutes in praise of the ex-
ercises of the evening, and especially en-
dorsed Miss Taylor's capacity and skill
MS teacher. he having been well sc-
qua nteG with her successes in that line
during a number of years past
Al the close OF all, Mr.. Hubbard made
few appropriate remarks concerning
the present condition and future pros
poets of the Female College, after which
the benediction was pronounced by Rev.
BarnitZ and the audience retired
thoroughly well pleased with the even
ipg's entertainment and, if the whole
truth must be told, not sorry that the
end haG been reached. The exercises
lasted too long, especially for crowded
house in hot weather, but scarcely any