Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-20

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Besides the performances already men
toned, Mr.. A. d. Dowling was on the pro
gramme, but was absent at the bedside oi
sister, Miss NJ. A. DosliDg. She was one
of the most promising members of the pres
ent graduating class.
The following
we're conferred:
Bachelors of Arts-M. G. Baxter, A. D,
Dowling, Frank NJ. Dowing, W. l.. McElroy
and C. Uhlrich
Bachelors OF Science-D. s. Gay, ]. 81.
Mertz, G. W. Smith, J. B. Wilson and W.
81. Wolf
Bachelors of Letters-F. P. Arthur and
z. S. Brown.
Bachelors of Philosophy-Flora Price,
Gussie Priceasnd Laura Westlske.
The FIRST honor in the classical course was
divided between F. NJ. bowling and W. l..
McElroy. Mr.. j. B. Wilson took first honor
in the scientific course The honorary degree
A. N. was conferred upon A. Mclean, Of
Cincinnati.
The extracts were interspersed with
.Iusie. The graduating class were looking
aeir pleasantest and best. The three young
ladies were tastefully dressed. All were the
.eciplents of loads Of aowers and notes and
Sitts. Some Of the substantial gifts" we're
Ehecks of 81 900, given to each Of the Misses
Price by their father, and fine gold watch
and chain given to Mr.. McElroy by his
mother.
The Alumni Reunion
in the afternoon was an interesting and
happy one. More than fifty alumni gathered
from all parts of the United States we're
present. After the meeting had been called
10 order by Mr.. Robert Mofet, Of Cleveland
and prayer offered by Rev. Mr.. Thompson.
OF Detroit an address was delivered by Rev.
George Darsie Of Frankfort,Ky. He spoke
OF the silent influence of teachers upon the
students. 1t is the teachers that make a
college, and not the college buildings. One
important thing to be gained in education
ID hbeEality Of views. He told of the bene.
its Of deDominational schools and made
teryent appeal for Bethany. There were so
many good things in the lecture that it is
needless TO attempt to mention them.
DR.. c. F. Ehlrich read rich and racy
poem on Bethany College and its teachers
when he attended. Many of his descriptions
sparkled with genuine humor, and he was
several times interrupted by applause.
he address of Rev. A. Mclean, of Gin
'inrati was an able effort. Among many
orb,r things he spoke or the missionary
pint underlying our College, the demand
Tor men Of broad culture, and the hopeful
aspect Of missionary work and the future
of Bethany College. Mr.. Mclean is very
forcIble speaker.
The Last
commencement performance was the enter
tainment given in the evening BY the Neo
uophian Literary Society. Even larger
audience was present than during the day.
After music and prayer, the sslutstory was
delivered by Mr.. d. s. Gay OF Kentucky
His performance was full of good things Of
every variety and shade. He paid quite o
tribute to the young ladies Of Bethany, and
they didn't forget to send up the posies"
either, when Mr.. Gay had finished speak.
ng.
Oratiop, subject, "a Prophecy" by G. ".
Smith, Of Missouri. Mr.. Smith, in an i'm
teresting manner, called attention to the
fact that men are ever looking forward to
better time coming. He told the means
OF attaining to such expectations and spoke
of the bopeiuiaess of the future.
Grafton: The Breath of Life" by Mr..
o. chmeidel, of West Virginia. Mr.
>chmeidel spoke Of the mind Of man as
sntereminept above all action, the charsc
teristics OF the mind and the manner of its
improvement. 1t was well written per.
formance.
The President, Mr.. G. W. MuckIey, Of
Ohio, then delivered q short and appro
pirate address and presented diplomas. to
the Neotrophans of the class of 'S5.
The valedictory was pronounced by Mr.
F. M. 'Dowling Of Ohio. 1t was one Of the
best performance OF commencement week,
and he made every lover of oratory feel
like graspipg his band.
Lots OF flowers for all. Good music.
After singing the NeotroPhian song,
"Quaerimus Verum' the exercises closed and
he forty-fourth annual commencement was
over.
After the exercises we're concluded
A Reception
was given OF President Pendleton's and Wis
itors were coming and going till late
hour. The Wheeling Opera House Band
vas on hand to furnish music. Alter all
WAS over and quiet, the notes OF the flute
-ang out on the midnight stillness-ths
parting serenade Of some students, suppose.
Bethany and It's Future.
This commencement has increased the
alumni 10 go. These are located in all
parts of ,be United States, aud some in for
, ign lanGs. Bethany can boast Of many
eminent men among her graduates. But
Ter prosperity now is not as great as it once
was. Several things have barred the pros
perity. Hiram College, the Kentucky Uni
,ersity and other colleges have taken from
her patronage The destruction Of one
Of the finest parts Of the building
by fire was a misfortune. Several other
things have hindered. But Notwithstanding
these, believe better day is co ming tor
Bethany. don't see how a school with the
reputation 1t has and the advantages it
offers can help becoming prosperous
1t is situated in one of the most picturesque
and delightful places that God ever made.
Il is just far enough from the railroad to
make it good quiet place for student life.
The people know how to make the students
feel at home. The college buildings are
6ne specimens of architectural beauty and
capable of accommodating 500
or 1000 students. The professors are
men of learning and ability. Though
the;number in attendance is not large, the
students are earnest workers. They have
class pride and emulation. In speaking to
one Of TIE Juniors of the excellence Of their
public performance he remarked that his
class always stood on their muscle as we'll
as well as intellect" Class pride makes
,'udents become frmer friends in college.
Bethany ia deserving Of much more liberal
West virginia's sous should as
lar as possible be educated upon West Vir.
ginia soil Would not the young men Of
the northern part Of the State do well TO go
20 Bethany? The alumni are beginning to
work for the scbool with greater zeal than
before. As was before mentioned in toe
REGIsTTR, means will be taken TO raise an
r aim nm h.n, A.