Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-07-01
FRANKLIN COMMENCEMENT.
y-Graduntes-Class Exercises
COmmenccment-P Mention.


tons of q similar character continue tt
rise and fall with the tide OF educationa
waters Franklin flows along slowly, bu
with an ever increasing current OF educa
tional progress. The echoes from hei
stream come not only from the prominent
positions OF our own land, but they resound
from 'India's coral strand and distant
Cipango and Cathay. This college was char
tered under the name OF
Alma College
in 1925. but was soon changed TO the time
honored Franklin. It's graduates fill the
most honored and illustrious posi- tions IN
legal, political, educational and clerical
avenues of life. Four.fiiths OF its graduates
have entered the ministry alone. Among
the most distinguished OF its graduates We
Jos. Ray author of Rays Math'
ematiCal series. Senators COwan, OF Pa.
Fowler, of Tenn. Hons. John A. Bingham,
WIN. Lawrence, of United States Treasury
G. NJ. McCook, and H. ID. McCarty, Super
intcndent Of Public Instructions, Kansas,
while pulpitS throughout the world are
filled BY students of Franklin. Truly a
COLLEGE may well feel proud OF such an array
OF talented representatives.
The Glass Exercises
occurred on Tuesday, and were presided
over BY {. f.. McCune, OF Martins Ferry.
The exercises possessed degree of interest
scarcely second to the graduating exercises.
THE Class History was read by Miss An
ME Vincent and was very interesting.
Glass Poem" by u. A. Holiday, elected
great praise 'ClasS Prophecies by Miss
Mollie Vincent. merited much attention.
Glass Essay" by Miss Ella Hanna, showed
ability and deserved great commentator.
THE Grumbler," by c. L. McCune, was
the raCieSt performance OF the evening, ana
aboundcd with wit and striking illusions
The valedictory to the Jeil. Literary Socle-
~ was delivered by S. b. ShotHell, and was
a most excellent production, The response
was by Mr.. Cunningham, and was well
received. The valedictory to "PhilO.' Lite
rary Society was delivered by I. J. Steven
son, and was excellent throughout. The
response was by W. A. Major, and was one
the best performances Of the evening.
The attendance was large, AMI the clti-
Gems showed their appreciation by their
presence and attention. Mr.. j. c. Pollock,
one of the graduates, was i'll and unable to
be present The Board OF Trustees hold a
meeting on Wednesday, at which important
business was transacted. On "Wednesday
evening,
Hon. Ross J. Alexander,
of Bridgeport, delivered the address before
the Literary Societies. Mr.. Alexander Is
too well known ~ an orator tn require
extended mention in this. lie had made
careful preparations and did his best
His subject was Success" and was re-
ceived with enthusiastic applause, csprc-
tally his uttcranCc in favor oi women
rights.
Thursday morning dawncd with all the
beauties of nature COngratulatlng the
Class of'S"
upon their successful completion of their
college life at Franklin.
Many distinguished men were already
present to add TO the dignity of the occa-
sion. Early in the morning vehicles of
every description were seen pouring to-
ward the Grove, in which the exercises
were held, containing anxious papaS and
mammas blooming sisters and delighted
brothers 10 see some one near and dear to
them deliver his graduating address,
Like mountain torrents pouring to the main,
From every glen living stream came forth'
would fully describe the scene.
At ten o'clock DR.. Vincent called the au-
dienCe to order, and in plain aud forcibIe
prospects of the College. He then intro
duCed Rev Ross Stevenson, class OF 10
who delivered an able address, stating the
through which his Alma Mater
had passed. relating some pleasant remlnls-
Cenres OF his college days and expressing
the pleasure he felt in having his son grad
uate there to-day.
Prof Rca. Superintendent of the trichs-
willie Schools, and Rev. j. a. Mckee made
brief addresses.
At one o'clock
commencement Exercises
began. The salutatory was delivered by
Stewart r. Shotwell, of CadiZ q.
Mr.. Shotwell is fine looking young man,
his features bordering on the classic, IS en-
tertaining in address and his style carries
conviction by his earncStneSS.
Miss Annie VI. NinCCRt, Of New Athens,
represented the department OF Classic Lit
praturc. She is Il young lady prepossessing
in appearance. and entertaining in her man.
lerS. She spoke of the history OF the
classical language, lis most eminent pro-
auctions, and the influence of the GreCian
and Roman literature upon the present
treat masterpieces of English literature.
David 4. Holiday Cassville, o., repre-
sented Mathematical Science. Mr.. lIOlla-
lay is an engaging and attractive speaker
has a clear enunciatiOn and most logical
reasnner, and his subject gave HIM ample
to display his powers. He
smoke of the relative importance of CLASH
ral and scientific studies in the college cur
riculum, and especially the mental devel-
opment secured by mathematical demons
tratiOns.
Miss Mollie VI. Vincent, New Athens, o.,
represented Mcnta! Science or Philosophy
of Mind. She is Clarcfu, and clear writer
and treated her subject in an able manner.
Her style was forcible, argumentative and
filled with illustrations that were well
chosen. On account of illness, j. &. Pol
lock Morristown, who repI esentcd Physical
Science. was unable to he present.
Miss NJ. Ella Hanna, New Athens, o..
represented English literature, and for
depth OF thought, arrangement. illustra-
ton and entertaining style was I'M
surpassed.
Thomas J. Stevenson, Florence, Pa,
smoke upon literature and inheritance. Mr..
S is an interesting Speaker, has certainly
inherited choice medium IF communlca-
ton and his forCible expression give him
power with an audience.
First Honor Man."
CLYDE T.. McCune, Martins Ferry, o.,
delivered the yaledictory. lie is one ofthe
most engaging and polished speakers, and,
as usual, introduced just enough wit to
entertain his audience. All agreed that
he Justly deserved the hOnors OF Franklin
College.
After the vacdictory, President Vincent
presented the diplomas and conferred the
degree of \. L. upon Annie NJ. Vincent.
Mollie NJ. Vincent, ID. A. Holiday, 5. Il.
Shotwell, T. J. Stevenson, J. {. Pollock,
CLYDE f.. McCune, and the degree of B. :.
upon NJ. Ellen Hanna. The degree OF A..
NJ. was conferred upon j. VI. Anderson, NJ.
+. Bcall, W. II. Day, J. X. Gitten, \. h.
Duff, A. J. Hanna, J. l.. Mills, ]. l."
Nichols. !. f. McFadden, +. :. ltomig
and Miss G. J. Vincent. Honorary degree
Of A. 81. was conferred upon NJ. +. Porter,
OF d. u. upon Rev. Robert Armstrong,
Jersey City, and Rev. Robert Armstrong,
New Athens.
Notes,
In politics the class OF lSS2 is Ecpubli.
can. In religion, four Presbyterans and
four United Pre,byterianS.
new college building is still contem'
plated. Unless the citizens move IN the
matter. other points will. One man in 1t.
Clairsville says he will give $1,000 to have
il located there. St ClairsyIlIe Will be
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