Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-09

whose occupants kept up sspiIited singing
being at various points around the stage.
Shortly before the time Sc. for the exer
cises, the class, headed by the Opera House
band, members OF the Bard Of Regents, oi
the Executive Committee, and faculty
marched from house near By, up through
the middle aisle to the stage. The Class
oecupi.d a position at the back OF the
stage, the Regent Committee and faculty
sat on the right and the band to thslett
After an overture by the orchestrs, Rev.
Barr made an appropriate prayer. Then
alter another season of music the exercises
proper were opened by the charming sslus.
atorisn of the class, Miss Eta Smith, OF
Brooke county. Her paper displayed
much thought and she was heard to sdvant
age in all parts of the hall, while her vel
come was cordial. 1t was we'll received and
she vas greeted with an outburst OF sp-
pIsuse ct its conclusion. She received
storm of bouquets and presents.
In an Grafton, Mr.. F. C. Cox, q graduate
of West Liberty, took for his theme Hon
esty" and discussed his subject intelhgentlY
and in a full voice that could be clearly
heard in all parts of the hall. At its con-
elusion he was the recipient of much sp-
plause and many bouquets and presents.
Mics Addie Gsrdner, of West Liberty, a
postgraduate, took for the text OF her dis
course, The world is deceived with orns-
mept," and convinced her hearers of that
fact in very decisive and pleasant way,
telling many truths tina. we're fully under
stood. Her voice was clear. She was
presented with many handsome flowers.
"a good name is better than riches. was
the subject discussed by Mr. j. B. Shan.
non, of Short Greek, graduate He had
a good voice, well modulated, ard
N excellent delivery. He succeeded N
his audience that his subject was
q we'll taken ore, and at its close ne was
greeted with applause and a number OF
handsome boquets.
After more music Miss Eta Wallace, of
West Liberty, post graduate, delivered an
Grafton entitled Monuments" aud che
builded them up before her auditors in
such q pleasant aud perfect manner that
they shoRed their appreciation in liberal
applause, flowers and presents,
An grafton entitled Commencement
Day" was delivered b. Mr.. A s. Biggs Of
West Liberty member of the middle
class. He talked entertsIniugly upon the
subject and his effort was we'll received by
the audience from which he received q
number of flowers.
A season Of music, aud then Miss Bud
Curtis, of West Liberty, a post graduate,
and charming little lady, took for her
theme, The Ladder by Which We Rise"
and treated her subject in
very attractive manner. Her voice was
clear and we'll balanced The difficulties
met with on the ladder Of fame were hu-
emily discussed, and her address was excel
lent. She was heartily applauded and re
ceiyed many flowers.
Mr.. J. W. Young captured the first hon.
Or, thus emitting him to the position OF
He cautioned his hearers
10 be~sre of an simless life, in full, well
voice, pleasant manner and
On behalf OF his class he babe n fond fare
veil to the teacher, kind sdieu to each
other, snI q farewell 10 the audience.
State Superintendent Morgan, then pre-
euted the graduates with the diplomas, at
Ter which he gave the class some excellent
advice in starting out upon the work OF
life. Prof Cox also made few remarks,
after which Rev Bolton made pleasant
aud complimentary speech which was we'll
received. Rev. Barr, Of New Bethlehem
Pa, also made neat address, after which
The benediction was pronounced by Rev.
Hunter, this closing the graduating ezer-
else of go
This afternoon and evening session will
be found reported fully on our outside
psges.-Ed