Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-06-20
MONDAY EVENING.

services. In the evening Mr.. IrlOlc was
assisted by Mr. n. McCloud, of Newark,
Della. Mr.. c.. L. Wharton, of India, and y.
NJ. Atkinson, of Wabash, Ind.
MONDAY EVENING.
On Monday evening there was an el0cu-
tionary treat afforded by the members OF
the Junior class, which was interspersed by
rich instrumental music. Among the star
features of the evening was recitation Dy
+. w. Gordon: class history. by Jan. w. j.
Wright: paper on the Evolution OF Chris
tian Science. by Mrs G. NJ. Kriedler; also
talk on ElectrO-Dynamos, by w. j. Cram;
vocal solo, by w. a. Harp, NJ. D.; apoem,
by 4. Orlando Garrison; an essay on Medi-
cine. by Mrs A. o. Garrison; The Mission
Fulfilled, by Rev. j. X. McWane, Farmers
Alliance, by President IL. b. Cans; Prog,
ress of Education, by Prof w. Fred
Shroutz: Missions, by W. A. Harp; Twen-
tieth Century Jurisprudence, by Judge b.
j Butler. of New York Memory, by j. G..
McGarran: The Theory and Practice OF
Farming, by ID. f. V. w. B. Hedgepeth; (;
an excellent paper by Hon. Henry Ward
Hoover. and "reminiscences Of the Heights,
by Mrs. b. 4. Jenkins. 1t was most ex-
cellent programme.
TUESDAY EVENING.
On Tuesday occurred the great muscular
trial. Inasmuch as this was the first held
day ever held by the college, there were a
large number of entries and an unusual
interest manifested. Many Of the con
testants trained and prepared themselves
for weeks before the fatal day. The result
of the contests was given in full in yester-
DAVIS REGISTER. The address to under
graduates was given in the evening by Rev
u f..lau urtC pf Christian
Church, OF Allegheny. The subject OF the
discourse was THE American Problem.
SATURDAY EVENING.
On Saturday evening there was AN enter
tanment by the elOcutiOn classes OF the
College for the benefit OF the library fund
II was given in Chapel Hail. and IL was a
very meritorious exhibition. Earle WIFI
lev acted as director, and he is one OF the
most versatile stage artists in the College
The following are members Of the elOcu-
tion class: Mary Baldwin, Elizabeth Cam
eron. Laura Campbell, Bessie Chapline,
Nell Cunningham, Nell Cans, Kizzie Jones.
Belle McDiarmid Zinnia Dram, Minnie
Williamson, Daisy Wells, X. +. Brenne-
man, r. A. Cutler, G.. II. Hankins Geo.
Henderson. c. II. Hays. f.. o. LOvett, l.. |.
Mercer, NJ Moore, VIM. Dram, w. j.
Wright.
MEETING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
One of the important features Of the
week were the two business sessions held
Dv the Board of Trustees. In addition 10
the regular routine work appropriate resO-
lutions were passed concerning the gift Of
a 81, 900 College dormtory by T. w. Phil
lips, of New Castle, Pa. Mr.. Phillips has
always been IA great friend of the College
and is one of its trustees The offer Of DIR.
j. NJ. Ridge, Of Kansas City, to defray the
expenses Of the Chair of Modern Lam
guages at the College, was also similarly
considered The chair is most acceptably
filled by Miss Carrie Pendleton, daughter
of DIR. Pendleton, President-emeritas. The
resignation of Prof. l. &. Woolery, of the
Chair of Greek, was read and accepted.
Mr.. WOolery was contemplating the prac-
tice Of law in Missouri, but while all were
seated about the festive boards at the
noon day meal to-day, telegram was
received from Prof. Wollery stating that
he had reconsidercd his plans, and was
prepared hereafter to devote his life efforts
TO the best interests Of Bethany College.
Prof. Wolery has been very popular, and
the receipt of this telegram was the signal
for loud applause. The char Of Biblical
Literature now occupied by Prof. j. NJ.
Tribe, is also supported by Mr. Phillips,
of New Castle Several endowment funds
have been received during the past year,
realizing comfortable aggregate, and the
finances Of the institution are in very
satisfactory condition. The cO-educatiOnal
system, which was inaugurated some five
wears ago, and which made little progress
sion until the last year by reason OF insult
ficient accommodations, is now a pro-
nounced success. There are now lG4 stu
dents in the College. OF this number - are
lady students. and - board at the old
DIR. PendletOn mansion, which Is managed
by Prof. Tribe and wife. The college
purchased this house, with l3 acres Of
land. last year for $4,000. II is believed
before long another story will be added and
the dining room enlarged The prospects
are that there will be a very much larger
number Of young ladies next year They
have held their own with tho gentlemen,
a few possess quite superior intellects
AT the Tribe mansion the young ladies are
accorded all the comforts Of home. There
are forty-two Of these Campbellite Colleges
i'm the United States, the most Of them be
ing located in the West
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
The class day exercises were held We'd
nesday. and in the evening occurred the
Joint performance Of the literary societies.
While hardly up to the usual excellence
known Of the college, they proved quite iu'
terestiug But the day Of days was To
come. Commencement Day-what recol-
lections cluster around the name The
class of 80 has crossed the Rubicon
and begun the foundation Of future
prospects. Bethany was filed with
visitors, and crowds packed the chapel au-
ditorium at the hour Of 10 this morning,
when the great formal exercises OF the
week began The interior was handsome
lv decorated for the occasion by the mem
bers of the Junior Class. over the stage
was the Latin motto "Macte VIRTUE, and
tastefully arranged about II were ever
greens and appropriate insignia. The
Wheeling Opera House orchestra was
stationed in the balcony in the rear OF the
auditorium and played at intervals its
choicest selections. After supplication by
Rev. ]. II. Jones. President McC lain, who
presided. announced as the first attraction
on the programme the salutatory, by Miss
Belle NJ. McDiarmid, Of Ohio, young lady
who though only one year az the college,
has attained the remarkably high scholar
shin rank of -, aud was only prev
ented from receiving one OF the
honors OF the day by the short
length of time she had been there, the
college requiring all honorary students
10 complete a course of at least two years
Miss McDiamid has clear voice and
frank expression. She began the old story
of greeting in newer and more interest
ing style. and under her skillful hands ri.
part seemed 10 take a new lease af life
Her excellent articulation AID hec clear
penetrating voice combined to make this
exercise oao OF the most enjoyable o.
the evening. At the close o
the rendition she was greeted
with loud applause. After a short seasol
Of music W B. White stepped forward il
the role Of the Roman orator. His remars
were in the Latin vernacula-, and the cor
rectness Of his pronunciation was partieu
larry Noticeable. The force and expression
IConfinlied on Third Puqe.