Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-20
An Interesting Resume OF the Commence
mont Exercises at BuckhAnnon.
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OF Man" in q way that pleased and edited
all present. The Doctor is a man powerful
10 thought and delivery. In the evening
Rev. W. 81. Weekley, OF Pensboro, preached
the annual sermon, which was mastery
effort Not often do the people Of Buck
harmon hear two such excellent sermons in
one day. Monday evening at 8 p. m. the
Philomathean and Philadelphia Literary
Societies held their joint anniversary. Four
speakers were announced on the pro-
gramme. ]. A. B. Bovey, of Circleville,
Ohio, delivered an grafton on THE Finest
Hair Castle Shadow" This was brimful
OF excellent points and was delivered in an
admirable manner.
1.-THE Power of Truth" YVES read by
NJ j. Ford. This production was written
by NJ. l. Weekley, and would have been
delivered by him had he not been suddenly
called away from Buckhaunon. The essay
was grand in thought and arrangement.
Society" was discussed by George d.
Gosssrd, of State Line, Pa, in al able ard
practical manner. Mr.. Gnsssrd is a
splendid speaker, and though this was his
first appearance before an audience, yet lie
demonstrated his ability as thinker and
orator. Miss Maud Wipgrove, of French
Creek. read charming essay on Make
Haste Slowly" Il was practical and pre-
scented in way quite pleasing.
Tue music OF the evening Twas rendered
by the Societies and WAS of a high and
pleasing order.
Tuesday evening at p. m, the annual
lecture was delivered ny Prof j. P. Lands
ID. ID. His subject was Success" The
audience present was captiyated with the
mastery character of the thought preset
ed, as we'll az the manner Of the speaker.
The advice given was excellent, and when
needed will bring many one to the final
and coveted goal-success.
Wednesday eve the Senior Musical COM
mencement was held. The programme
from beginning to end would have
done honor to regular conservatory
OF music. Two ladies' graduated this year
Mrs Fannie Fries and Miss Lille Pifer.
The vocal solo of Mrs. Fries, "The Vale Of
ChamOnpi," and also that of Miss Plfer,
Waiting" deserves special mention.
These ladies possess voices of superior
quality, and Buckhannon people will lie
glad TO hear them in any entertainment.
The diplomas were presented by DR.. j. Z.
Lapdis in q neat, attractive speech. The
flowers presented the graduates were
many and beautiful. Some handsome
presents were received.
Thursday evening at D. m, oc-
Cured the Senior Literary Commence
ment. There were fve graduates
in this department and each one
delivered an Grafton in the order msu-
toned: II. o. Ross, of Flatwoo6s had for
his subject, Ideal Manhood" The
speaker handled his subject in an able and
interesting manner. 4. H. Hooker, OF
BuckhannoD, spoke or the Mobility Of
Labor" This production was pronounced
by many the best of the evening 1t was
excellent and delivered in an Impressive
manner. T. sd. Hall, of Freemsnsburg,
for Americans. The points were strong
and were eloquently presented. NJ.
Hall is an ardent believer in the restrc.
ton OF foreign immigration, and hence
threw his whole soul into his production.
w. f. Bovey, of Circleville, Ohio, had Sc
lected for his theme History n-DeatiuS
Itself" The speaker Shove "a MI a,'"gy
between the movement -, aooiisn siaEei.
-, -. -. ~ O. 8 TO destroy the liquo
! traffic. The Grafton was q strong one, an,
received many comments. Z. l.. B!agg
OF Auburn, presented "The Reign of Law.
This was fine effort. Mr.. BlaYg is a,
earnest speaker, and his Grafton WAS vel
delivered and heartily accepted. Tn
music OF the evening was well selected
and well rendered. At the conclusion q
the programme Prof w. O. Fries called
upon the rostrum the eight graduates il
the Commercial Department and pre-
presented TO each one the diploma of tn
Institution. This was the fret class grad
uatiDg 10 this department.. IL wCs com
posed of two ladies and six gentlemen
Then the Professor called forward tn
graduates Of the literary department, ant
after speaking iaw VIZ Dis of advice, gay
to each the beautiful diplomas of th
Academy. The class remained standiui
on the rnstrum and sang their class song
an original production. This was excel!en
and brought tears to SOME eyes. The bsns
I diction vas pronounced by Rev. J. X
Nelson, ofState Line, Pa, ard thus ended
another school year in tie SOrmal and
classical Academy.
I There was simply no end to the bouquets
nnd presents for tine graduates. Buck
harmon knows how TO please speakers on
such occasions.
The Normal and Classical Academy has
closed the most successful year in its his.
tory. 0ne hundred aud twenty.seven
students we're in attendance during the
year. Fifteen graduated il all depart
ments-all noble yoruE men aud women
Four States were represented, viz: Penn
sylvania. Maryland, Ohio and West YIr-
ginia. Central West Virginia can Justly
he proud Of her Academy, and should
rally to i'd support and still increase its
efficiency.
At tho annual meeting of the Board Of
Trustees Prof W. o Fries, A. NJ was re-
elected principal, Miss Winifred Johnson
was continued teacher of English gram-
mar and mathematics, Prof. +. p. Sexton
remained in charge OF the commercial
course and Miss Sue Z. Hall, b. S NJ. NJ,
has control OF the musical department.
Mrs. J. l.. Stevens, B. S l., who has taught
Lstin and German in the Academy for five
years, rendered her resignation which was
accepted by the Board, and Prof. W. O.
Mills, Phi. B Of Ohio, was elected 10 FIJI
he vacancy. Prot Mills is regular
FIBER, and has superior qualifications Tor
Oh stn,ool room duties Mrs Stevens goes
s. narinSley College to pursue advanced
Ia Acadenvsr mary friends regret her de-
= sunericr xNoish her great success. The
, oustratsd by tS ble corps Of teachers and
= the Normoi aaspe by thsm, as is dem
Time its valuable aPeI per tnad may may
ting truth and in pre- - Tioasr, iO 20
E ~ 'O' "'e'"i 1i'e> young men
A HANDSOME complexion il ons nm