The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-06-22

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he was we'll applauded at the close, and
received many floral tokens of favor.
elements of Progress" was splendid
little piece of oratory compactly ar.
ranged and eIcellentIy told. The title
itself easily suggests the line of remark
"rhe Treasures OF Memory by probs.
bly, the oldest graduate of the class
welled over with tender words and rich
psthos. He is quite skilled in all the
weapons of an excellent speaker, includ.
ing an easy and graceful bearing that
really won to him his listeners.
"The workman dies but the work goes
on" was q subject which has been fre
quently gone over before. A list OF most
all the great men, with the results they
had accomplished were laid out in detail
and presented as guides and bescons for
the class, or anyone else, to try and emu.
late. The gentleman was heartily ap-
plauded at the close, but not knowing
just how thought about it, forego an
opinion.
"InAuence of the IRvisible" by Lamar
was sort Of q metaphysical subject,
that did full honor to the reputation OF
this quiet plain, though bright young
graduate. His thoughts were fresh and
original, full of meaning and appealed
promptly 10 your reasoning powers.
His DESCRIPTION of the working
of the inner and great
mysterious power, the soul, with the
wonderful thoughts it engendered absorb
cd the attention of all. 1t was 60 iar the
favorite theme of the day.
Westward the star of Empire takes
its course" was the next essay.
He psyed glowing tribute to
the growing and great Ameri-
can nation. He told in what age and in
what countries this magnificent orb
shone at both its zenith and nsdir, and
how ancient and modern nations were
symboized thereto. He evidently
demonstrated to his own salts
faction, that this eminent and respectable
old star was gradually sailing in west
wardly direction land the day was drawing
nigh when its course was run, at about
which time it would be seen resplen-
dainty casting its blessed rays OF pros.
perity and greatness over the United
States. The gentlemsn's Imagination and
patriotism were excellent
"Singleness of Purpose" was a good
subject, and the esssyist did his best, and
did it very we'll to tell the audience how
they should stick to a singleness of pur-
pose, the remarkable success and honor
IN lite to those who did so, and the ter
rible fate in store for those who did not.
The precepts laid down we're good, and
are cordially recommended to the class.
"Improve your opportunities" was a
plain, practical effort thst appealed
to the good judgment of every one
present. The speaker laid out course
OF life that pointed to the necessity of
improving every opportunity, to always
have an ideal and work up to it, rs
great goodness and happiness were the
inestimsble blessings therefrom.
"The Hour of Decision" was q much bet
ter effort than the dav nravinns whnn ho
iu adv ocasy of striking at the proper
moment were too general, aud sometimes
vague TO have that force, hat single
ness of parpose" to give details OF facts
and circumstances, and the results there
from, would have done.
"The Promotion of Science Essential
was an effort to prove that the knowledge
thereof removed ignorance, prevented
the growth of the baser passions, ana
elevated and made mankind better In all
respects. That it was not incompatible
with theology, and the two should 60
hand in hand making the possessor more
formidable than ever before against a.
perstiti IN, sin and evil. The gentleman
handled his subject exceedingly well.
"The Future of our Country" was a
very patriotic GRAFTON, and said with an
earnest patriotism, one would think,
pumped up from very deep we'll located
a long way below where the organs OF
speech are supposed to be located. The
gentleman spoke altogether with too
much effort.
"The Power of Written Language"
was carefully prepared, excellent and
a we'll delivered effort.
"Clsssmates" was q fine production.
Mr.. Scott dilsted upon tbs Importance OF
diligent work, pointed out the many
nrod uctions of determined industry, the
value of how to work, mental labor, phys
ical labor and mechanical skill. The
depth of thought taken in connection
with his fine delivery, rendered 1t much
above par.
Force of Example" was rendered
with much credit.
"Antagonism of Thought" This was
among the finest efforts of the day. The
sneaker is q distant relative o. tne dis
tineuished Senator of the same name
from Mississippi. Though young in
wears he has already established some
thing of reputation for orstorical aoii
ity. ,:.o, ,r O
gentleman of youthful appearance. de
displayed talent of high order, and but
for his rapid and affected style, be would
have produced much more favorable
impression.
CoHFERRING DEGREES.
Next in order was the conierring oil
degrees by the President, and were dis
tribu,ed as follows:
A. BIT. V. Barkley, OF kentucky;
M. Hartley, of Ohio; Z. p. Hendershotr
of Ohio; c. P. Kemper, of Virginia; D.
K. Lamar ard P.J. Lamar, OF Georgia;
A. J. Mercer, OF Otio; w. ID. Scott, oi
OHIO; 6 Z. Walk, of Ohio, of Tennessee
$. A. Walton, of Kentucky
First honor given to 7. j. Mercer
secund to &. P. Henderson,.
Degree Of b. 5. Bachelor OF Science)
e B. Hook, OF Georgia; (. g. Sebree
iru of Kentucky; K. T. Walker, OF Texas
H. Mcfarland, of Pennsylvania; q. 8
Walton and w. 6. Walton, OF Louisiana
First honor conferred on l. u. Seores
ir: second on K. 7. Walker, jr.
Degree of B. l. (Rachelor OF Letters }
s.. W. Brown, of Ohio; I. d. CaPp O
Australia; Z. w. Dallas, OF Ohio, anc
Alex Holt Of Missouri.
Frs, honor given to Alex. Holt; n'
second honor given.
Honorary Degree Of A. M.-Conierrec
on Hugh McDiarmid, of Csndda; Z. D
Morrison, of Ohio; Prot. b. Z. hsser
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