The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-06-29

petWeen' Inc stage settng was neal
rural scene.
The graduating class was composed oI
the following pupils:
wAsHiSGToN DISTRICT,
William p. Wilson; ArndtJ. Ryan,
John sIorer,
MADISON DISTRICT.
Kate, A; WiucheF, Sadie II. Eorgcy,
Frank IL. Kraft, s.Percy Norton.
CLAY DISTRICT
Lena Memlnger, Jennie Phillips,
!. Juno IIornbr0ok, Lille lullard
Saran Y Houston, Sol NJ. Reich,
X. Harry NeSbltt, ben 7. lIOrkielmer,
UNION DISTRICT:
John s. Doddrldgc.
CENTRE DISTRICT.
Edward IL. Schulz, Carrie Fortney,
Fannie E! 2; G,ampbel 4 AlTa mall: i. hBorJsagx
GeorgiR Van FOSsen.
WEBSTER DISTRICT.
Gail II. Holiday, Anniey. Kennedy,
Lille Thompson, Mary 4. Foreman.
Charles W. McChCsncy,
RICHIE DISTRICT.
August q, Reaikc, Annie johnson,
Maggie J. Craig, William G. hall.
OF these, only the highest two OF each
ward, by wise provision OF the Board
OF Education, were permitted 10 appear
on the stage. The programme was long
enough as 1t was.
The class marched on to the music OF
the orchestra and took seats In semi.Cir-
cular form, with Superintendent Ander-
son, Rev. DR.. Cooke, Mr.. j. A. Miller,
Hon. John o. Pendleton and others,
The pleasure OF the occasion was
largely increased by the considerate
kindness OF llessrs. NJ. & ]. Pollock, pro.
prietors OF the Pacific Mills, who shut
down the mill during the hours OF the
performance, that the noise might not
interfere-a thoughtful courtesy which
was highly appreciated by all concerned.
THE OPENING EXERCISES.
The opening prayer was by Rev. DR..
William H. Cooke, pastor OF the Second
Presbyterian church, and the music,
which was liberally interspersed in the
programme, was by the Opera House
Orchestra, and was, OF course, all that
could be desired,
Miss Fannie s. Campbell, the recipi.
ent OF the second honor and salutatorfan
Of the class, read a scholarly essay on
Kingdoms" a historical study. Her
bearing was easy aud selfpossessed, her
voice well modulated and clear, though
scarcely loud enough. She passed from
her remarks on the Kingdoms Of the
earth to the Kingdoms over which
each individual may rule-th
home, the school, the business es.
tablishment, the mind and she closed
with an apt quotation on the kingdom OF
Heaven.
Mr.. John s. Doddridge chose for the
subject Of his grafton tho timely and
fruitful topic, "Tho Evils OF Immigra-
ton" and le treated 1t in manner
which showed he had reasoned out his
own conclusions. His delivery was good
except for a little weakness OF voice.
The line Of thought and style OF compo.
sition would have been no disCredit 10
an older head.
"The Kingdom Of SOL" William O.
Halls oration, was delivered in clear
voice, louder than any OF the preceding
performers, though his enunCiation was
a triAe too rapid. The sun was his
theme, and It's estimation by various peo.
Piles In various ages, the inHunenee OF
the sun, and its place in the universe,
we're conaidered.
Miss Gall H. Holidays recitation was
an amusing selection, "Awlully Lovely
Philosophy and she reCited 1t In an on.
joyably and commercially clear and
natural way.
nThe Past Dream, the Future a
WISH" by Miss Sarah =. Houston, was
graceful essay, gracefully read.
Miss Annie Johnson's remarks anent
"Divine Dlscontent," were illustrated by
several little narratives. Her voice was
clear and audible. She gave an appro.
priate moral lecture In conclusion, and
her idea was tliSt discomfort was not
bad thing usually, but had accomplished
msch good.
4 pEERSgE or TAXING.
MiRS Annie Y. Konnodys "plca iur
Talkeu,N was original IN its style and
had a pleasing vein Of Bprightlinesa In
Z. ste PLACED the talent fof talking
above, or al least equal 10, that for sing.
ing. Her own ability Rs q talker was ap.
parent, and her paper was one OF tho
most Credltable In all respects Of tho al.
tefnoon.
Nj. Frank H. Kratgs grafton, "our
CountFy'a Prosperity was well con.
Celved and well delivered, His tribute
10 America WaS eloquent and tue salls.
faction Il gave tho audIbncs was oyI.
den6ed BY hearty applause. W.
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