The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-06-18
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Mr.. Joseph Randolph Wilson, Of Brooke
county, one Of the two West Virginians In
the Claas, spoke on the "BeneiicenCe o.
Science" II was full OF logic and deer
thought and Mr.. Wilson not only did him
self proud, but reflected credit on hil
State. He made q most favorable impress
sion.
"By Patient Toll We Rise," was the title
OF the address delivered by Mr.. r. NJ,
Rosser, Of Georgia. 1t was full Of good
sensible ideas, sound advice and excellent
reasoning. Mr.. Oscar sChmiedel, Of West
Virginia, argued in favor OF French az q
Substitute for Greek In Our Colleges"
Mr.. SChmiedel came from Germany foul
years sgo. He had been well educated In
that country but could not speak a word
OF English when he came here. He located
In Wellsburg, and soon after had the mis-
fortune to lose an arm by an accident. He
then entered college to study for a PROBES.
sional life. He has proven himself a fine
scholar and has maintained a position at
tho head OF his class. His paper was one
Of the most interesting presented.
MI. Albert Wheaton Mayors, Of Ohio, de-
livered a short but very brilliant oratorlCal
effort, Just such as was expected from him
by his numerous admirers. He spoke OF
"Ltberty." 1t was a stirring, patriotic
speech and deserved the warm applause
that burst forth when he concluded. IAN
Educated Ministry" was pleaded for by
Mr.. s. NJ. Cooper, Of Ohio. There was
nothing superficial about It; everything
he said was keen and directly 10 the point.
There Is o noble, special work for the min.
istry, and II Is necessary that men give
their lives to the cause.
"Tfue Liberty" was tho topic chosen by
Mr.. A. l., White, Of Ohio. He dealt In d
forCiblo manner with such live topics Of
the day as anarchy, polygamy, prohibi.
ton, etc. II was one Of the most clean
cut, fresh, live addresses that could have
been delivered. His exposition Of the
prevailing false ideas Of liberty was mas.
terly, and was enthusiastically applauded.
"Genius OF Patriotism" was the topic
chosen. by Mr.. Herbert Lockwood Willett,
OF Michigan. II Rbounded with CholCely
Worded sentences, rounded with a pretty
rythm that was quite pOetical. It, like
Mr.. Whites paper, was on live topics Of
the day. There was no uncertain tone
hUUub " Wullo pU6LlUhl blloIb Whb lyTC4
throughout and evidence Of a careful con.
siderStion oisome Of the leading questions
Of the times.
THE vALEDiCTORiAN.
The yalediCtory was delivered by Mr..
G.. W. MuCkley, Of Ohio. 1t was a sober,
earnest talk, containing thoughts nicely
expressed that found q response In the
hearts OF every one present. ValediOtoiles
arc 90 much alike that II Is difficult to de.
liver one that will command the quiet
attention that Nj. MuCkley's did.
Professor Pendlston then delivered the
diplomas. MesSrs. Willett, MuCkley and
Payne having completed the Classical
course received the degree oil Bachelor Of
Arts Mr.. WilletL was given the first
honor and the second was divided be.
tween Messrs, MuCkley aud Payne. Mr.,
Cooper was the only one that completed
the Ministerial course on him vas con.
ierred the degree Of Bachelor 81 Letters,
No honor was awarded, but Il iB due Nj.
Cooper TO say that his grade was 30 high
that had any one else been finishing the
course, he would have been almost sure
to have received the Hfst honor. The
other members Of the class completed the
Scientific course and received the degree
oil Bachelor Of Science. The frat honor
was divided between Miss Williamson