Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-06-27

oration was an excellent one. He spoke
in n clear, forcible voice, so that he
could be heard In the furthermost parts
of the house. He referred to many
eminent Americans, dividing them into
three classes-writers, inventors and
patriarchs. He compared these with
those OF the Old World, and showed
where i'm most instances, at least, they
were superior, and closed by saying that
America stands to-day at the head OF
the nations In military achievements
and inventions, and he thought that
patriotism should so be instilled into
the minds Of our youth that this
NOBLE HERITAGE
shall be maintained. Mr.. Lawson was
greeted with loud applause.
Miss Mary c. Miller Of Clay school had
A very practical and pertinent subject,
and she proceeded to answer questions
of the census taker, Oh behalf OF the
class, saying that their name was the class
OF 80; and that in age OF course they
were all swee. sixteen. How much they
owed, they referred the census taker 10
their fathers and mothers. Before taking
the step into the next ten years we must
ascertain what we are worth, and how
we shall repay the city for what II has
done for us. An important question
with us is "What shall we answer the
census taker of 1890" Miss Miller's
paper was a splendid one, aid she spoke
in a clear, forcble manner, her voice
being heard all over the house.
Miss Eva Phillips, Of Madison school,
the second honor member OF the class,
although she had Little Things" for
the title OF her essay, succeeded in
weaving from the topic very interest
ing story, showing the great advantage
of taking account OF the little things OF
life, and the necessity OF doing well
whatever we do, no matter how un-
important il may seem To be. 1t is the
little things of life that make the i'm
p0rtant events, and often very little
things change the whole course OF a life.
Miss Phillips spoke clearly and dis
tinctly.
"JEM's LAST RIDE
was well handled by Miss Maggie Swe IL
ger, OF Union School, who told OF the
dramatic event in forcible manner and
with voice that could be heard and
understood all over the house.
A very graceful and poetic essay was
that by Miss Caddie Watt, OF Richie
School. in which she told of the lone
Sincere Key that 0pes the Heart. y
There were several names TO this key,
among which were kind words, love,
&c. The paper was full OF good ideas
neatly interwoyen, and Its author did
herself credit In its rendition.
Miss Bertha Zane, OF Madison school,
I'm very neat manner, told The First
Settlers Story" Although a rather
difficult piece TO recite effectively, Miss
Zane brought out all its good points, hci
elocution being especially good, and she
won the applause she received.
THE vALEDIcToRY.
Miss Mabel Hanes, Of Washington
school. the first honor member OF the
class. was the valedictOrian, and she
performed her difficult duty in very
satisfactory and pleasant manner, She
spoke OF the great advantages and work
of the public school system, and she
hoped that every member Of the class had
fortified themselves for the duties OF tho
future. She pleasantly thanked the
Board Of Education, Superintendent
Anderson and teachers, and followed
with some words OF good advice 10 the
other members OF the class, urging
upon them to do their duty aS the
schools had done theirs. She then
badc them a farewell, as they would
never again pass together through the
tolls and pleasures of school life. Miss
Hanes possesses n pleasant voice, and
she delivered her remarks in graceful
manner.
Prof. Anderson, after more music, In
tr0duced Hon. j. A. Miller, President OF
the Board of Education, to present tho
diplomas TO the members OF the class
and he made a very neat address to the
class, containing some timely advice.
Col. Miller thought the attendance
at the schools should be much better
than IL Is, and he regretted that only
about one-third Of the pupils who start
in the schools remain until they gradu
ate. He thought that a system OF man
ual training for girls should be intro
duced into the public schools, and h'
felt sure IL would be appreciated. After
his remarks Col. Miller proceeded u
present the
FoRTY-sEvEN MEMBERS
OF the class with diplomas, and thi
gave the audience opportunity to get ;
good view Of all the pretty girls OF thu
class, this part OF the exercises being
not by any means the least enjoyable.
Hon. A. w. Campbell was announced
to deliver the Peabody medals, tn
highest honor pupil in each school bein,
entitled TO medal purchased from tn
fund established for that purpose. ii
connection with his duty, Mr.. Campbell
made very instructive address to tn
audience on education and the great ad
vantages of tho free school system o
the United States. He announced as
rather peculiar fact that the seyel
medals were taken by younl
ladies', and that not membe
OF the male sex had taken frs
honor In any OF the schools, and while
he regretted this on account OF his sex
yet he took pleasure in presenting th
medals 10 the girls, which he did afte
favorably comparing the intellectualit
Of women with that Of man. Thos
who received Peabody medals were a
follows: Washington, Mabel Hanes
Madison, Eva NJ. Phillips; Clay, Mar
C. Miller: Union, Maggie Sweitzer; Cen
tire, Mary Bessie Higgins: Webster, Evi
Florence: Richie. Katie NJ. Campbell.
THE SCHOLARSHIP.
Prof. Anderson then announced tina
the Trustees of Adrian College, Mich.
had given a scholarship in the cOlleg
and certificate Of honor to be present
ed to the pupil in the public school
thought to be deserving OF IL by tn
Superintendent, and he stated that Ia
and the Principals had decided to be
stow the scholarship and honor upol
Miss Eva NJ Phillips, OF Madison school
which was accordingly done.
The members OF the class then stoo
up and sang the class song, entities
Farewell" after which the bcnediC
tion was pronounced by Rev. Dorm
blaser. and the audience dispersed, man
OF the friends OF the class going upon th
stage and congratulatIng them. TIL
graduating class OF 80 was the larges
ever turned out by the public schools Q
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