Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-15

DOWerS, outlbieu common SCHOOLS the
Hope of Our Country" evinced know
ledge of his subject that was as thorough
as it was just, whilst his delivery was
manly and his tones clear cut and full of
vim.
The Mechanics Band then redered an
other of their finest musical numbers
''No Sense like Common Sense" by
Miss Mabel Roderick, was quite unique,
both in its conception and treatment.
The fair oratress gave an explanation of
what we think is common sense" and
advanced some new and thoughtful
thoughts" upon poorly understood
subject. Her production was appreciat-
ed for it's originality, and her manner of
delivery admired by all.
''Do not Try to please Every One" is
certainly not only good advice, but
something that is exceedingly difficult to
accomplish. Miss Roberta L. Gardner
endeavored to elucidate this theme, and
the manner in which her remarks were
received by the audience gave evidence
that she had succeeded. She seemed to
please every one" without trying.
Miss Annie 8. Clusters GRAFTON, "a
Fault Confessed is Half Redressed," had
one OF the prettiest titles, if not the pref
tiest, in the entire groupe, and her ex-
bodied in it was admirable, her presence
and delivery being entirely in accord
Herewith
"The Scholars Hope" by Miss Minnie
Woodruff, was not only a pretty COM
position, but sensible withal, as the
young lady seemed to grasp her subject
with commendable ardor. There were
many good points in her handling of
what might have appear at first glance
to be trite theme upon which to base
any thing new, but she did it full justice
within the few moments allotted. Her
enunciation was clear and distinct and
her manner graceful and statuesque.
Miss Elizabeth Teller then sang very
sweetly and effectively the song, Bob
o-link."
Miss Sue A. Hedges advised all to 'Be
what You Seem to Be" and her emphasis
of this admittedly good counsel was
worthy of being taken to heart by all who
heard her. She had evidently arrived at
her conclusions after mature reflection,
ural, exacted much admiration.
But as specimen of graduation es-
say or grafton, taken as whole, in its
conception, elaboration, composition,
and delivery, the writer hereof, who has
had the privilege of witnessing many
similar efforts, must testify that the Val
edictory of Miss BERTHE Sharff stands
with but few superiors in any school,
high or extra high, and less equals. Her
task, as in the case of Miss Beck, was
trying. She had to turn frequently to
bring herself face to face with those al
luded to in her address, which was
lengthy as compared to the others. She
deserved special praise, and she received
it, in the applause accorded her by the
audience.
There were eighteen speakers and
there was not falter in single one of
their addresses; all seemed as clock
work. Piles of flowers, as bouquets, and
in bask. is and rich designs literally COW
cred the floor in front of each OF the
graduates, and pleasant little incident,
not on the program, was the presenta-
ton of handsome gold watch to Miss
Mamie Simmons, from her father,
through Prof. Cox, two of the visiting
gentlemen making the presentation and
acknowledgements.
The Diplomas were then awarded to
the eighteen graduates, fifteen young
ladies and three young gentlemen, after
which another pleasant incident occur
red in the presentation by the graduates
to Prof. Cox OF an elegant oxydized-sil-
yer handled umbrella, to which he re-
sponded in some well-put and appropri-
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