The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-06-16
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
Morgantown Female Seminary.
a Large Audience splcnd
Grudunsing ESSAYS. Ex-
ccllcnt Music and A
Pleasant Time.

On Thursday evening, June 7th
at s o'clock, the Commencement,
exercises Of the Morgantown Fe-
male Seminary took place in the
Presbyteriaa Church. Before the
time announced for the the exercises
to begin, and even before the doors
were opened. the audience began to
assemble, and the capacious hall OF
the church was soon filled to its
utmost capacity. The beautiful flo
raj and evergreen decorations in the
room caused it to present a most at
tractivc appearance. The laurel
wreath over the pulpit and the bell
of flowers hung from the chandelier
were especially pretty.
Precisely at 8 o'clock the young
ladies Of the Seminary entered, un-
der the guidance of the Principal,
Mrs. Moore, marching to the music of
the piano, at which Miss. Susie Moore
presided. To say that they looked
beautiful would be putting it very
mildly indeed.
The opening performance was an
intrnmental duet "Valse Des Valse"
by Misses Mollie Hays aud Maggie
Snyder, which was very nicely per-
formed. The audience was led in
prayer by Rev. s. L. Finney.
The instrumental trio Martha
by Misses Madgie Brown, Lille
O'Brien and Anna Sturgiss was very
sweetly played, and after that the
four HIS, Messrs Clark and Will
Hoffman, Charley Hayes and Walter
Hough sang the "Soldier's Farewell"
In their own inimitable manner.
The first performance of the grad.
yates was Miss Lille Hagans, who
read an essay on the subject can
Ancient Philosopher in Modern
Times" Philip was the name given
the ancient philosopher who was
supposed to have been permitted
to take view Of the world ut the
present time, and the impression he
would receive from such a view was
admirably set forth by the essayist.
Her reference to the Anglo Egyptian
war and scatlring denunciation of
the English atrocities in that war
and toward the Irish, and her IL
lnsions to some American modern
isms such as Aestheticism or Oscar
Wildeism were especially praisworthy
Another instrumental duet "ran-
credi' was nicely rendered by Miss
Mary Ollie aud Mrs. j. M. Lee.
Clark Hoffman and Charley Hayes
sang duet, Through the world a
Pilgrim" which was well received by
the audience.
Miss Viola Lawhead then read the
second performance of the gradual
ing class, an essay, entitled "Honor-
able Names" With commendable
partiality TO her own sex, the list of
honorable names, presented to our
notice, was composed entirely Of
women. 1t was the aim of the writer
to show that there were many names
Of women of as great renown az those
of men. Her essay was short, but
the quality made up for the lack Of
quantity.
Misses Jessie Coombs and May
Lyon gave another instrumental duet
Bandits Franks" 1t was well
played.
w. X. Hoffman next sang a solo
"'Thy Sentinel am l." The name Of
the singer is sufficient guaranty as
to the quality Of the music.
The last Of the graduating perform
ances was an essay by Miss Mary v.
Hagans, subject StandpoiNts'.
Tho central idea in Miss Hagans
essay was the difference in conclu-
sions arrived at in viewing things
from different standpoints. Her
illustrations were most pointed and
forcible, especially those in which
reference was made to fashion and
politics: The writer alluded to the
great question OF the past and present,
the Unknown Beyond. and spoke Of
its answers as given by those who
view it from different standpoints
The four HIS again appeared in u
quartette, "Schubert's Serenade," and
maintained the reputation they won
in their former one.
Miss Susie Moore and Miss Mary
Hagans took their places at the
piano, and rendered most difficult
and beautiful piece Of instrumental
music, entitled Overture to VIII
liam Tell" It was excellent music
and excellently performed.
After this piece Of music, the Prin-
cipal, Mrs. Il. I. Moore, called the
young ladiea Of the graduating
class to the front of the rostrum and
presented them their diplomas. Her
address to the class was excellent,
and will be published in full in to-
morrow's DAILY. The members Of
the class, at the close Of their rcspcc-
tive performances, were overwhelmed
with flowers. each receiving hand
some basket and numerous other boz
quets. At the close Of Mrs. Moore's
address the class was given a beauti-
full offering consisting Of a wreath
in the shape of horse shoe surround
ing the words "Class of 49," Mcssrs
j. Nj. Reed. j. 9. McVicker, J. J.
Hall, J. B. Wiley and H. H. Hayes.
we're the donors,