The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-06-13
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commencement ptkxeTclses-Prof. Whites
Z Address-Delsve,y Of Diplomns by sr.
perinteudsnt Hatcher = -Lx.EoveriOr
Z Pierpont I'm Ris 2iappiest mood.

2, duuFesh-DeHtety OF U1plomus by SE.
s Sperinteudent Hatcher cr-Lx.Goveri,or
Pierpont I'm Ris iiappiest aoo,l.
Correspondence ofhe Iate,igeneer. ~ + S.
Y FAiRMosT, W. VA, June l2 2-Long be-
fore 9 o'clock this morning, the hour for
the opening OF the exercises, Normal Hall
was crowded TO oveltlowing with an e1-
pectant company, gathered to witnesa the
graduating performances Of the thirteenth
class from the Fairmon. STATE Normsl
School. The morning was auspicious, the
copious rainfall Of the past few days having
cooled the atmosphere to delightful tenn
perstu.e. A large audience, gathered on
such an occasion, is pretty eight. The
dress OF the ladies, the numerous bouquets
and decorations all make q picture that
is both pleasing and inspiring. Oae great
drawback at commencement eeasor here
is the want oi suitasle hall. The present
hall is not we'll arranged, aud at ita utmost
will only seat about 800 persons, whereas
one seating 1900 wonid no: be TOO large.
This year an innovation was made on
the usual performances OF senior classes.
Instead Of each graduate delivering an ora-
ton or IN essay, it was decided that no
such performances be given, and in place
thereof an address bs made by some one
whom the class might select !.r that pur-
pose. For this important duty Prof. W. R.
White wss chosen, and entertained the
audience for thirty.ive minu.ea in mas-
terly discourse. His theme VISA "Ths
Teacher-his Worth, his Work, his Wages"
Ne more inspiring address hiss ever been
given before the teachers who 70 out from
the Normal. The speaker himself having
been a teacher for twenty-five years, was
full OF his subject, and presented bis views
30 forcibly that he carried conviction to
every hearer. He has the thanks Of eyery
public school teacher for thess fitting words
in their behalf. ~ =, - = & :. Z
{ Principal Sipe then presented the cla.s
ior graduation, to each Of whom Superin-
tendent Butcher gave the lorg worked for,
and now, doubtless, much priz ID suespskin,
Alter the delivery Of the diplomas, Sups.
Butcher made an address TO the class, in
which he urged them to faithful work in
the school room. He said the State ,ex-
poets good report from each, and that as
they go out, the various communities in
which they labor will reap the hentf. Of
Normal education. Prof White followed
in few remarks, urging that the men who
shall be elected to the next Legislature
shall be pledged to sn appropriation to the
Normal schools. 1. ia quito diacourssiup
to the teachers who shall be selected Tor
next year to know that no appropriation
has YET been made, and cannos be made
until the next Legislature meets. J. W.,
Mccoy, Esq also put in jew well timed
words. s ~ 72,si + b, Z \. & /,
I wish I could give verbatim report Of
Governor Pierponts talk, which followed.
The Governor Was in his ICES. mood, and
made some of the -happiestahi,s ever
heard. Hespoke Of the schools Of this sec.
ton in the early days aud compared them
with those Of the preseDt. He also said
that any young msn or woman could get
an education il he or sue were determined
to do 20. In Epesking OF his own college
life he said, II tired on far.y fire csnts ,reek
aud paid for my washing Gus OF this sum-"
Loud applause He named come o! his
old pupils, among them Hon. John J,
Davis, Judge Harrison, Ira Hart and o,bers,
of Clarksburg. Continuing, he. ssit,t"Nes,
and Col. Ben Wilson was one Of my pupils,
also; l whipped Ben once but today
haven't a. better friend in the world than
he" Uproarious laughter. l-,I
At u o'clock The audience adjourned
until P. NJ, when the late Dr.. Blair's por.
trait will be unveiled. ifEfEf -
The following ara the nsmss the mem.
bers Of the Senior class of'Si: Ollie Bss.
nett, Blsne.t, W.. Va Alice L. Paul, New.
burg. w. Va; J. W. Bunner, Boo,hsville,
VIVA; J. D. Joseph, Jcspph's Mills, W.
Va; n. G.. Linn, B .nton's Ferry, VIVA;
jim. Mercer, G,ay's Flat, W. Va; G. q.
Mayors, Fairmont, W. Va; G. M. Wilson,
Wadestown, W. Va. "a. Y. y E$}j55 c.