Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-06-29


more lasting. In that direction lay pro-
1ress and enhanced happiness for all man
kind. "a Divine discomfort should be
priced above mere contentment"
"a PLEA FOR TAKERS"
Mas Annie V Kennedy, of Webster
school, in her essay, of which the title is
luOted above, proved herself to be zone Of
the best takers" in the class, being very
we'll heard by all present. She did not
take much stock in the proverb that great
takers are little doers," and contended
that a good talker must be good listener,
and good ct cquiring information gener-
ally, else where would they gain the knowl-
edge they pO sess. The idea that silence
implied knowledge, was rapidly going out
Of fashion, because it was not well ground
ed. Silence more often indicated dyspep-
sia than deep learning. To be a bright
talker was tangible evidence Of active men
tai powers, aud the talker was generally
the person to he commended Silence
might be golden" but it had its draw
backs, ss well as its auriterous colOdng.
"oUR GoUNTRY's PROSPERITY" "
Mr.. Frank II. Kraft, Of Madison dis
trict, delivered one of the best oratiops of
the afternoon. He was easy and self pos
sessed, and spoke clearly and we'll As
he proceeded, it became apparent that
he was a close observer of current
events throughout the country, and he
developed a most gratifying knowledge Of
leading industrial, political and economic
questions. His statements of facts were
invoriably followed by logical deductions
aud sensible comments, and his occasional
OF scenes of industry OF
rural life were well drawn and instinct
with life and color. Mr.. Kraft did well.
"LAscA."
Mr.. Sol. NJ. Reich, OF Clsy school, re-
cited his selection in an extremely credita-
BILE manner. He ehOwed himself the Dos
sessor Of a good deal OF dramatic power,
and from the very outset he secured and
held the interest OF his audience. His
delineatIon OF 'Lasca," and his recital OF
the lines leading up to
Scratches dom count in Texas
was exceedingly good, and the description
Of the Texes Norther and the cattle stam-
pede, resulting in the death OF "Lasca," "
was splendidly told. Mr.. Reich we'll de
served the round of applause he received
On concluding.
INDEPENDENCE MUST HAVE LIMITS. -
The Grafton by Mr. Arndt J. Ryan Of
Washington school, we9 a forcefnl and
thoughtful effort, well delivered His re-
counting OF the birth and growth OF indie
pendence, while Def and concise, was at
the same time comprehensive, and his ref
erenccs TO these historical Occ mons where
independence has degenerated into license,
and license has led - anarchy, were well
stated, and his deductions therefrom
and tbe dangers he pointed out, were well
handled. Too much independence, o.
rather q misconcephon OF what iDdepend-
ence is, WAS infidently more that the most
despOtic monarchy, and there could not, in
his opinion, be tco great an effort in the
direction Of maintaining a well-balanced
condition Of our existing excellent institu-
tiOns, lest great and deplorable evils re-
suit from too fre, Indulgence in "inde-
pendence."
HEROES. -
The Grafton Of Mr.. William P. Wilson,
Of Washington school, gave that gentleman
81 OpDOriuaify - appear at his nest snd
he made splendid use of his Opportunitict
Martyrs were always heroes, yet hero g
were not all martyrs. The idea Of heroe
followed as all through life In infancy We
had Jack the Giant-K Her, and hiscompan-
ions Of the books Of fairy tales. Then fol-
lowed the hali mythologicll characters Of
ancient history, followed by the more tam
gible. il less admirable, characters of Greece
and Roman history and the medieval ages.
The heroes OF mature years were more
likely TO be men OF recent times, who,
by the way, were much more respectable
characters, IA a rule. He drew some hui
mOrOus pictures of historic heroes "a they
would appear in mOiern timCs, and ssked
his audience TO imagine Mercury riding a
bicycle, HOratiO canyassing for votes for a
bridge loan, or Napoleon running for Mayor
of Wheeling. He talked of somo peculiar
classes Of heroes, which be denominat-d
newspaper, ," political" and STAGE be-
roes, and concluded with an eloquent trib-
ute to that best Of all heroes, the Chris
tisn.
THE BOYS.
Miss Kate A. Wincher, of Madison,
talked very Interestingly Of those bewitch-
ing creatures, 'he boys, about whom 30
much can he said, sven by q girl. She
quoted Whittier most oppOrtunely to aid
her in picturing the subject Of her es-
cay, and her effort WIS altogether in
teresting and creditsble. She admitted
the question, "What is a boy 20, for any
how2" wag something Of a poser, but she
thought he could run errands, prot ct the
girls, help his mother with homework, do
all the good he can, and, II be had any
time left. have all the fup he can. Girls
being ornamental boys should be useful.
They were not placed in the world for
nothing. Great responsibilities rested on
the boys. They were the making of great
men, on whom would finally fall the cares
and trials and successes Of life. IL he
hooyed the boys to appreciate the situation,
and so adjust the polishing process all
boys should be subjected TO, as 10 bring
out the hidden diamond in all its bril'isu-
cy.
THE VALEDICTORY.
The literary exercises Of the programme
were fttingly brought 10 an end by Miss
Alma H. Bordeaux. of Centre school, the
vsledictOrian Of the class. Miss Bordeaux =
subject WAS Reefs" and the psper
contained many thoughtful ref
erences 10 current matters Of moment
Her delivery WIS excellent, bat her paper
was somewhat marred by restles5nes on
the part of the audience, many attempting
to 20 out Of the building during the
reading. One OF her topics was a
plea for equal educational facilities for
women, and another was a request for
equal pay for women when the labor was
the same ag would be required Of a man.
Her words Of farewell to the class and
teachers were appropriate, and she warm
ly thanked the Board Of Education for
their efforts IN behalf OF the schools.
DIPLOMAS AND MEDALS.
At the conclusion of the valedictory,
Hon. J. A. Miller, President of the Board
presented the diplomas to the members OF
the class Those taking first honors are
Mr.. ArDdt J. Ryan Of Washington, Miss
Kate A. Wincher OF Madison, Mr. Sol. N.
Reich Of Clay, Mrs Alma H. Bordeaux OF
Centre, Mr.. John S. Doddridge Of
Union, Miss Gail II. Holiday Of
Webster, and Mr.. William G. Hall, of
Richie, and TO theee medals were presented