Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-19
NINETEEN.
The HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 80
Gives Its Parting Salute to School
Work Reception.


rush to obtain seats, and speedily al
were taken, so that late corners were for
tunate in securing standing room inside
the hall, unless they were still more fortu
nate in holding reserve seat tickets. Peo
pie continued to arrive until the effect o
the ancient prOverb was completely nul
i lifted, and there was not room for on,
more" Many could not gain access II
the hall and were compelled to remain
outside.
The platform was tastefully arranged
and was adorned with pictures and {
stand of flowers.
Promptly at o'clock the orchestra
sent forth the strains of music and the
class of 80, followed by Superintendent
Mitchell, marched into the hall and oc
cupied seats on the platform. Rev. DR.
Alexander invoked the divine blessing
and this was followed by music.
The announcement was then made
that no flowers or presents were desired
and that none would be received on the
platform. The program was then pro
ceeded with, each member of the class
coming forward without announcement
and delivering his address without the
aid of manuscript.
1t is impossible to give anything but a
brief synopsis of each speech, and one or
two leading thoughts are appended to
each subject
The first address was by Bessie III. Nc
Bride on Mother, Home, and Heaven"
This production had the stamp of origin
ality. The influence of home can not be
calculated. Home, Sweet Home" the
best words ever written, and mother the
central figure. Heaven, home with
mother there.
H. Clyde Darrah spoke on "The Al
mighty Dollar" and the influence it ex-
erts. The man of the world owns it as
his god, and it lies at the root of nine
tenths Of crime. 1t is the supreme po-
tentate of men, yet what happiness does
it bring? Greed for money Overtowers
all and is productive of bribery and lust.
Nina III. Morgan chose for her subject
'The bolt that strikes the towering cedar dead
Oft passes harmless DER the hazels head"
And dwelt on the mutability of human
plans. Lightning strikes the tallest OBJ
ject. Meekness likely to pass unharmed
where boldness and pride is stricken
down. Strive to labor well and it will
bring its reward.
Mamie r. Scheck said it took "Perse-
verance" to attain lofty position. Care
not for difficulty, but push ahead and try
again. We rise by aid of little things,
and the lesson of hourly ills.
Dulin A. Barrett reviewed the history
of american Progress" and instituted
comparison between the inventive and
productive genius of Europe and Ameri-
ca. The facilities of an enlightened peo-
pie in a new land are unusually acute,
and lead them in channels unexplored
American genius needs no spur, but keeps
at work and surpasses the world.
Georgia V. Alexander discoursed on
"Public Sentiment" What everybody
says, must be SC" is hardly true. Public
opiniC N is vacillating and easily swayed,
and liable to err. Public opinion cruci-
fed Christ. The man who receives the con-
demnatiOn of the people is extremely un-
fortunate, while he who wins public ap-
probation is not always to be congratu-
lated.
Bessie NJ Snyder then told how "Sweet
are the Uses of Adversely" Taken in
moderation, adversely is useful as a stim-
ulant. People advise their neighbors to
be resigned in the midst of trouble, but
do not fancy applying it to themselves.
Adversely broadens the mind of men,
refines their nature, and fits them to be-
come great and good Men are developed
in darkness, storm and trouble, and the
dross is eliminated in the crucible of
afiiction.
Honor and Shame from no Condition
Rise was the subject of Laura E. Bent
ley's production. Honor not an inherit
ance, but must be won by exertion.-
Everyone can gain honor if not fame, and
little things change the channels of lives.
Several apt quotations were given to il
lustrate the point.
L. Leota Ferren followed with dis
course on "Anger." Anger unmans, and
shame and repentance follow. Little
provocations lead to anger, and this
destroys wisdom and conscience. A good
man returns not railing, but forgives and
fOrgetS.
"Our Hopes and Disappointments" "
was treated by Matte A. Althar in neat
manner. He who wills can do. If hopes
are not sown, disappOintments will not
be reaped. He who seeks fame alone
will die early and anmourned. Idleness
is full of disappointments, but labor re-
turns rich fruitiOn. If what nature in
tended us we will succeed.
Nellie H. Jepson delivered an interest
ing address on "Books, and What Shall
we Read" Delightful hours are passed
with books, and comfort given. All that
man has done is recorded in books, and
hence the chief source of knowledge. We
associate with the best men and women
by means of books, and know their
thoughts and feelings. Our lives are
moulded by the authors we read, and if
good we are ennobled and benefited.
]. Clarence Singer and John p. Frasier
debated the question is the Printing
Press Doing More Good than Evil" Mr..
Singer affirmed that the printing press is
potent above all things in civilization.
Papers and periodicals go into millions
of homes, and exert untold influence. A
reading people becomes a great people.
The position of the country to-day is due
to the power of the printing press. Mr..
Frasier held opposite views, and while
admitting that the printing press has
done good, deplOred the harm cheap liter
ature is doing to-day. In his opinion the