Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-09
THE NORMAL SCHOOL.
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the large hall of the Normal School VA
again crowded with another large audi
encs, if possible, larger than that OF TN
morning. Aud right here it may be vel
to say that no section of country in the
State can turn out Gner, more intelligent
or better behaved audience than those as
ssmbled upon each OF these occasions Tht
afternoon performance was given by the
middle class, aud the following programme
was rendered:
Music. Prayer. Music
OfaliOn .... Snnaclet
Maggie Bidgely, West Liberty. =,
Grafton .............. -"The Dress is not the Man
Hsrry Lindsay, Bethany.
Music.
Grafton .. The Advantages Of a Good Education
Estie Finley, Clinton.
Grafton ''1t night Have Been
Charles W. Conner, BenVOod.
Grafton -'In the Reali lie, OF Life We Lose Sight oil
the DR. ans OF Youth
Mary McConu, koney's Point.
Music
Debate Question: "Ifirmed that the two Sexts
ught TO be Educated Together"
Af.-Dessie Hukill, Bethany. Nes.-T. L. bar
yey. West Lberty.
Nude BenedictiOn. Music
Before the benediction had been pro-
nounced by Rev. Barr. Mr.. Robert Bouar,
president of the Executive Committee. sd-
dressed the audience very pleasantly for q
while. On account Of lack OF space the
performances cannot be mentioned seps-
rately. Suffice it to say they wer7 all very
credltsble, both in composition and delIv-
cry. The debate was undoubtedly the most
interesting performance OF the day. MISS
Hukill is bright young lady and an ex-
cellent speaker. Her opponent also sus'
tained his eide Of the question
in q forcible manner and both
received vigorous applause at the close OF
their arguments. but OF course Miss Hukill
was entitled 10 the favorable decision. All
the performers received lots Of handsome
flowers and presents
The morning msrshals were Thomas
Harvey, Charles A. Hedges, Miss Emma
Gardner, John Lazesr, W. G. Dram aud
aad Miss Julia R.dgeley, while Misses Ida
Hedges and Ce!estine Armstrong, Charles
7. Blsyney, c. l.. Shorts, John Finley, &.
W. Bonar and John Rennsrd acted in that
capacity in the afternoon.
Summary Post graduates, 3; Seniors,
4; Middle Year, 10; Academic Depart
ment, 6; number in attendance, Sc. Mr..
W. G. Dram, of the Junior Glass, received
the prize for puuctuslity in attendance.
The Alumni performance began at s
o'clock, and long before that time the
house was again filed 10 its utmost Ca
pscity.
After music aud prayer, Mr.. I. s. Riley,
of Wheeling, president of the Alumni AS
socis,iou, addressed the audience in an ex-
celent;extemporsneous effort The word5
of his text were Patience. hard work and
courage" These he advised every young
man starting out upon Efes career TO be
come possessed of.
The old aud New" an essay, was read
by Miss Lille Wells, OF the class of 81.
The paper displayed much thought aud
many good points,
A recitation entitled "The Teacher
Dream" was well delivered by Miss Pearl
Hosie
b. G. Lazear, Of the class of 'S5 talked
briefly and entertsiningl ly upon the Mystery
of Lite" and was fsllowed by Miss Jennie
Rodgers, OF the class OF '8j, who read a
well written and we'll considered essay en-
titled, THE Company We Keep aud lie
Influence"
The closing address fell to the lot Of
Mr.. Charles D KYLE, of the cIass OF ~
and he certainly put fine finishing touch
on sn excellent entertainment. The Opera
House orchestra played selection after
escd number on the programme, snd alto
gether it was frst-clsss ons.
Rev Hunter pronounced the bensdicuon
upon one of tie most successful perform
snces ever held in the school.
NOTES.
The Opera House band and orchestra
rendered its usual charming music and
the Liberty people were highly pleased,
The ladies' ali looked charming
President Riley's speech was On excel.
eat ex poraat0us Cho:t.
People were present from Be hsny
Wheeling, and all the other surrounding
places .
Ali the members of the Alumni acquitted
themselves in a creditabie manner.
The commencement wGs about the most
successful ever held at the school
A. S. Bell, Grafton White and Wetlay
Beck efficiently acted as ushers during the
Alumni performance.
All the performing members Of the
Alumni we're presented with many flowers
The Alumni and their friends were
served With CHOICE refreshments at tie
clcs, of the entertainment.