The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-01
First OF THE SEASON.
The Bridgeport High School
Commencement.
TEN YOUTHFUL GRADUATES
Acquit Themselves Creditably in the
Presence of Large Crowd of
Appreciative Friends-AbIe
Essays and orations.

Inc bridgeport nlgn scnOoIconInenCe-
ment exercises were held in Heinlein's
rink, in Kirkwood, last evening. The
building was filled to its utmost capacity,
over 800 people being present. Meis-
ter's full orchestra discussed sweet
music until the beginning Of the exer-
cises. At the left side of the hall
large, roomy stage had been erected, car
peted with pretty rugs and tastily aud
profusely decorated with flowers and
plants. The members OF the Board OF
Education and teachers were seated on
the stage in the rear of the graduates.
The class was the largest ever known in
the history of the Bridgeport schools, and
each Of the graduates bore himself in u
manner rejecting high credit on them
selves, their friends, their teachers and
their principal, Prof. James Duncan.
Rev. Mr.. HOLSTER, graduate OF the
Bridgeport schools, led in prayer.
Mr.. John Kuhn was the first graduate,
and he ably delivered an Grafton en-
titled Success" His address was lis
tened to by an attentive audience, who
listened eagerly to the words OF the ora.
tor. The fact that his subject was well
chosen was proven by the able manner
in which he handled it. His delivery
won hearty applause.
Miss Kate Clayland read an essay, en-
titled, "Night Brings Out the Stars" in
which she did high credit to herself.
Her essay was beautiful and able, and
her effort was rewarded by hearty APP
plause from the well pleased audience.
The orchestra then rendered selee-
ton, and Mr.. Oscar Hinerman, the third
graduate, in an Grafton on Machinery"
delivered himself most creditably, show
ing considerable knowledge OF every
thing pertaining to machinery, and the
advancement and Improvement in this
line, which the world has made since
the discovery OF steam and its appliance
to machinery. His subject could hardly
have been more ably handled by q
skilled mechanic. Hearty applause re-
warded his efforts.
The exercises We're here delayed by
hard rain beating on the roof, but tie
time was pleasantly passed listening to
aIserenade from the orchestra.
Mr.. Frank Davis then delivered an
grafton on 'The Oppression OF Ireland. ~
The subject was taken in hand and han
died with perfect ease. His Grafton,
though Eriet, was pointed, clear, logical,
and cole. Rounds OF applause followed
the conclusion OF his address, given with
such vim and enthusiasm US to show his
words had been appreciated.
Miss Anna Clark, the fifth graduate,
read beautiful essay entitled, "Some-
time," in which the subject was handled
in n manner both original and pleasing.
The subject was very suggestive and
handled in askillful manner, and brought
rounds Of applause.
Mr.. Harry L. Cooke delivered an ora
ton on Growth" in which he viewed
the advance and prosperity of the coun-
tries OF the world in an able manner.
His reference to the late civil war caught
the ear OF every one present, and all
listened in profound silence. Mr.. Cookies
knowledge OF the growth Of the world
can be compared with that OF many men
OF twice his years. Liberal applause re-
warded him.
Miss Mary W. Baggs, the seventh
graduate, read an essay on CLAY"
showing her full knowledge OF the sub
stance and what may be done with it,
and describing the many kinds OF that
article so essential to the wants Of the
human family. Her comparisons were
good, showing her ability to handle the
subject.
Mr.. haywood Forsythe in an Grafton
entitled, "Intellectual Progress in the
United States" enlightened many OF his
audience regarding the progress OF the
people intellectually. His subject was
well considered and well handled,
wherein was shown that he had much
knowledge Of the progress made by the
United States with her schools. Hearty
applause followed Mr.. Forsythe's ora
ton.
Mr.. Emmett Tuttle read an essay on
Bubbles" well chosen subject, full of
originality and good common sense,
which delighted his hearers very much.
The effect of his essay upon the audi
ence was clearly visible by the attentive
ness with which they listened to his
words, and the hearty applause Mt the
conclusion. His subject was ably dis
Cussed and his comparisons were excep-
tionally good.
Miss Mamie Robinson then delivered
IN Grafton entitled, Possibilities" q
subject well chosen and ably presented.
Many possibilities OF the age were re-
ferred TO, where the people OF the world
had attained greatness. Her essay, elo-
quent and full Of originality, was fire..
quently interrupted by applause. Her
address was well delivered, well receive d
and appreciated, and reflected much CT G.
dit upon her.
J. @. Heinlein, in q fitting address
presented the diplomas to the gradu ates,
and followed with an address of con-
graduation and advice to the class full
Of eloquent and weighty points. He
spoke on behalf OF the Board OF Educa.
ton and tho principal OF the High
schools, Prof. james Duncan.
Rev, ]. H. Rogers then pronounced
the benediction and dismissed the audi
ence.
The exercises, MS a whole, reflected es-
pecial credit on Prof. james Duncan, the
Principal, who has labored SO success
fully in the high schools Of that place.
The graduates and friends after the
exercises repaired to Heinlein's Hall to
do justice to banquet prepared for
them. A splendid feast was spread,
and one hundred plates laid. Those
present enjoyed themselves hugely.
HEAR "Prof. Leblanc" play and sing
at the museum in the Orphans Fair.