The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-05-22

Closing Exercises Of the Morgantswu
Public schools.
Last evening witnessed the clos.
ing exercises Of the Morgantown
Public Schools. The year just past
has been, probably, the most sue
cessful one in its history. The
teachers have discharged their du.
ties conscientiously and to the entire
satisfaction Of the patrons and
friends Of the school. The pupils
give evidence of the careful and pa
tient labor of their instructors whose
efforts they appreciate.
Even more than the usual inter
est in the occasion was manifested
by the public as witness the throng
that attended, many persons from
quite distance in the country being
present.
There were three graduates, all
young ladies, viz: Misses Flora Fast,
Lula Pickenpaugh and Elvira Robey.
The young ladies had excellent es-
says and acquitted themselves very
creditably, indeed.
The subjoined programme was
carried out well. The essayists did
splendidly, as well as the many 9TH
ers who participated: 9
Music-openlng Anthem;
Musie-Merry Greeting. by the girls Of Divisions
Diaiogue-The Figures, bye pupils Of Divis
ion d.
Recitation-The Welsh Classic, by Miss Mag
Music-Joys of Childhood, by the girls Of the
High School and Division A.
Northumberland on Manners, by Harry Elem
Essay-Behind the Scenes, by Miss Flora Fast
Music-The Pretty Moon, by the boys and girl
Of Division ID.
Diaiogue-Cossip, by girls Of Division B.
Essay-Progress, By Miss Lula Pickenpaugh.
Music-A Boy is Boy. by the boys Of Division,
B and c.
Diaiogue-Toadstools, By 3 little girls Of Dvis
ion d.
Recitation-L Maud. by Miss Carrie Dent.
Music.Exercise Song, by pupils Of Division D.
Essay-Happiness, by Miss Elvira Robey
Music-Cuardian Angel. by the girls Of Diyis
ion A.
Recitation-Mss Edith's Modest Request BY
BERTHE Mcvicker.
Diaiogue-The Six Virtues, by 0 girls of Divis
Musie-The Lily Bells, by the girls of Division.
B and c.
Music-Farewsll, by the girls of the High School
At the close of the exercises Mr.
Hodges delivered one of his pithy and
pointed addresses to the graduates
Besides referring to the tender remin-
iscenses of a pleasant school life,
his remarks teemed with good ad-
vice. They touched the young la
dies to whom they were addressed
and will be long remembered by
them as well as by many members Of
the audience.
Prof. A. L. Wade was heard to re-
mark that the exercises were the
best he had ever witnessed. He has
seen many school exercises and such
remark coming from such high au
thority means considerable.
The precision with which the large
classes of little folks marched to
their places and discharged the parts
assigned them was a subject of gen
eral remark.
The large audience is said to have
been the most attentive and most
orderly one that ever assembled in
the school hall.
We do not think it is extravagant
to say that every pupil who partici
pated in the exercises did exceed
ingly well, and some of them most
excellently.
The High School is taught by the
Principal and Miss Ollie Lawhead.
Division A is taught by Miss SADIE
Coil.
Division B by Miss Laura Shisler
Division G by Miss Dora Dorsey.
Division d by Miss Ella Campbell
assisted by Miss Matte Campbell.
The little folks and many of theil
friends will excurt to the Little Falls
tomorrow.
Miss Lizzie Hite was the organist
of the evening.
We regret that space forbids us tt
make special mention of the NOR,
excellent features of the occasion,