The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-06-26
TWENTY -FOUR PUPILS


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the orchestra played classical march.
The shortness Of tile programme permitted
calling the orchestra into Tequisitlon at
brielsI intervals, which gave pleasing
variety 10 the entertainment,
It 10 only fair to recall the fact that un-
til Thursday evening of last week, only
two Of the colored pupils expected TO APP
pear upon the programme, so that three
OF the five had butR week 10 prepare their
papers,
TIE sALUTAToRY.
Miss Jennings was the salutatorian Of
her class, and her subject, stepping
Stones" was appropriate, and she handled
1t skilllully, her language being good, her
delivery clear and audible, and the sub
ject matter thoughtful and instructive,
She interpreted her original thoughts
with apt quotations which eVinced q con-
siderable acquaintance with the best au.
thors, Her parting bow was the signal
for an outburst OF most enthusiastic APP
plause, which was but deserved tribute
70 an effort Gommendable In every respect,
While the orchestra played another Sc
lection the house rapidly filled with late
coneFs until there were few vacant seats
and many people were standing in the
rear Of the house, The audience probably
fell short OF that in the afternoon by less
than one hundred people.
Mr., Strange spoke OF "Ohanges." His
style Is scholarly aud his preliminary re-
marks upon the prevalence Of change in
the material universe showed wider
familiarity with scientific truth than is
afforded by the course OF study he had
Just completed, The changes In fashions
and In the customs and views OF the
people In the history OF this country were
also referred to, and illustrated by In
Cidents from history. He was greeted
with applause scarcely less enthusiastic
than that accorded Miss Jennings,
LADY EssAYIsTs.
Miss Jones's topic was perseverance,
and she considered 1t In q thoughtful vein,
her essay being written and read In o
manner which reflected distinguished
credit on herself and the teachers who
had impartli her education. Miss Jones
is an attractive and graceful young lady,
and her bearing on the stage IVES singu-
larly easy and sell.possesaed. In spite Of
the rule barring floral offerings some
admirer Of this performer sent her love-
ly little bouquet by an usher. It was not
delivered, however, until after the conclu'
sion OF the programme.
Miss Sadie NJ. Beasley, another young
lady OF strikingly pleasing appearance
and bearing, let her minds eye wander
down the years into the futu e, and told
what was revealed in the "Olass Pro-
pheCy." Her voice Is well modulated, but
scarcely powerful enough for the large
hall. Mr.. Strange was represented in
after life as successful lawyer with a
lingering liking for base ball, Miss Jen.
nings had becomes famous and beloved
teacher, Miss Jones was aWaking the
plaudits Of two worlds as u great artist.
Mr.. Dennis was q member OF the U. s.
Senate, and herself missionary among
her own race. The paper was notable
one in it's conception and expression,
even amongso highly praiseworthy efforts
as those OF her fellow class members.
Both Of these young ladies received con.
tinued and hearty applause.
THE vALRDICToRY.
Mr.. Dennis, the valedictorian OF the
class, delivered In connection with his
parting remarks an original Grafton on
MANHOOD" While it was in thought
full vein, 1t abounded In flashes Of wit and
sarcasm which provoked the mirth OF the
audience. His remarks were to q certain
degree especially addressed to his own
race, and he pronounced ignorance among
the rising generation not only detestibe,
but criminal. His grafton was iorcible,
practical and peculiarly fitted to the oCCa-
sion. His farewell to classmates, teachers
and Board Of Education was brief, but
well expressed.
The applause which followed was all
but deatening.
This concluded the class performances,
and taking them as q whole they were OF
a character to excite the liveliest admira.
ton. Prof. Jones certainly can congralu.
late himself upon the Credissbls achieve
ments OF his pupils, and that the public
owes him debt OF gratitude Is apparent
when 1t Is remembered that all the other
schools have in addition to, the Principals,
two teachers In the grammar school,
while Prof. Jones not only supervlses the
three other rooms OF his school, but
teaches the grammar room without assist
lnCe,