Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-06-30

Who rad sshort but excellent essay on
mind Reading being in turn followed
by Miss Nargafet Pendleton, Of Clay, with.
aWhat Shall the Harvest Be?'
The original Grafton, "0ur Jumbos, de-
liyered by John r Pipes. Of Richie, was
one Of the most satisfactory efforts of the
afternoon, as for as delivery and .euuncia-
ton are concerned, but his political allu-
sions were somewhat injudicious, and mar
red IN otherwise excellent effort.
esycH rs LIE"
headed the essay of Miss Mamie X. Prem
tbs, Of Washington schoel. The picture
she drew of the lights and shadows the
sunshine and shade of life was 9 vivid
one, and stamped her . q close Observes
and a thoughtful writer. Her delivery
wal In keeping with the exceiience Of het
paper, being clear. and distinct. She was
loudly xppiauded on concluding.
Music by the orchestra here interVened,
and al its Conclusion 20. Reymann recited
the poem, 1.-THE Earl King" and was fol-
lowe ed by Miss Matte b. Russell, OF Wash.
ington. with q recitation, "The Bridge oil
Siei 8" doing entire justice to the selec-
Next came VIM. F. shsffsr, of Clay
school, who recited the Prisoner for
Debt'' in an excellent and realistic man
ner. eliciting loud applause.
Miss Annie NJ Stevenson, OF MADISON
Little. in a clear and distinct tone. Her
composition was a meritorious one, and did
The Young author much credit, both as re-
cards composition and delivery.
Miss Imogene Stroble's recitation OF
'trHE DRUMMER Boxn
was a splendid effort. Her clear voice and
excellent manner lent an additional charm
to the story of the enlistment and death OF
the Scotch lad, and she undoubtedly mer.
tied the applause which greeted her.
She was succeeded by Miss Critic II.
Swires, who read a short but excellent es-
say entitled, "Alt's Well" sequitting
herself very handsomely.
The orchestra here rendered a waltz by
way Of an interlude, after which Miss Eua
@. Veitb, of Washington school, delivered
an original grafton entitled THE Forms
tion Of Character" which rejected mucn
credit upon her. Her delivery was very
good.
Alma NJ. Wilson'S essay, what We
May Be-" was ~a.thoughtful paper on the
formation OF character. What We have
BEEN" she said, makes us what we are,
but what we may be depends upon our W
exertions. On ourselves alone depends our
future life and character" She was
loudly applauded. .,
Miss Esther NJ. Wright, OF Union school
read an essay, THE Dear School," being
succeeded by Miss Carrie c. Zane, Of Mad
ison, the caption of whose paper was
Find q Way or Make It," Miss hane's
production was excellent, but the delivery
was in too low q tone TO be distinctly
heard.
The Chemistry of Character" was the
title of Miss Mollie NJ. Zimmer's recitation,
the young lady acquitting herself with en-
tire credit.
THE vALEDIcTOIY
of Miss Jennie F. Wincher, of Washing
ton school, closed the exercises on the part
of the graduates, and gave entire s~atisfac'
ton, her ending being the signal tor loud
and long applause.
After music by the orchestra, g. II.
Collier, Esq, President of the Board OF
Education, cant forward and made the
presentation speech preceding the distribu-
ton of the diplomas, saying:
Young ladies and gentlemen OF the
graduating class of 18S2--Along the cen
turtles it has been the custom OF govern
ments and nations to reward meritorious
citizens who have distinguished them
selves, in the arts, in learning, and In the
profession of arms. 1t would take too
lOuS u lluC W CAuLiiC1dNO bhC al " AN
citizens of any one nation whose deeds
have entitled them to distinction, but
looking backward over the centuries
sucb names as Caesar, Hannibal Alexander,
Plato, Homer, Horace, Cicero, Milton,
Carlemagne, Peter the Great, Columbus,
Napoleon, Newton, and Washington greet
us. Such names shine out an
THE PAGES OF HISTORY.
They reflect lustre upon their nations and
countrymen. To them have been erected
monuments, and memorials, and temples,
that their names aud examples might not
be forgotten. But nations are not satisfied
with having a few great men whose deeds
entitle them 10 praise and Immortality.
Such men are desirable, but all cannot be
great, and hence the great and successful
efforts that have been made by most
nations, and especially here in the United
States, to raise the standard of education,
and open to all the highway to learning
and renown. Education has been defined
as a duty the present owes to the future, and
you who stand now upon the Threshold
of life, having experienced its advantages
and benefits, should see to it that the cause
of universal culture moves onward and up:
ward =
Mr.. Collier then, with q few appropriate
remarks descriptive of the origin of the
first graduating class Of the public schools,
and
THE DIPLOMAS
conferred by the Board of Education, an
nounCed the horors conferred upon the
two highest members of the class, and the
NJ Of those standing first in each school,
after which the parchments were distribu-
ted TO the class.
State Superintendent Butcher then con-
ferred the Peabody bronze medals upon
those entitled to them, which brought the
exercises to a close, Rev. DR.. Cook pro-
nouncing the benediction.
Thus closes the sixth annual commence
ment, rejecting honor upon all taking part
in it, as well as upon the community at
large, its success being mainly dependent,
however, upon the care and patience and
ability of the corps of teachers under whom
the scholars study and have prospered.
81. GAINESVILLE.