Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-06-28

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on the previous evening, but 1t was
hundred per cent. more orderly at the
opening OF the programme, and the peo-
pie in the most distant parts OF the house
could hear what the performers were
saying. A number Of the pupils of the
school occupied the stage, in addition TO
Superintendent OF Schools Anderson,
Prof. j. II. Jones and members OF the
clergy. The exercises were successful
throughout, the music being very en-
joyable feature. The following pro-
gramme was disposed Of:
THE PROGRAMME.
Invocation ......... KEY. w y iouns
Chorus-"IIail Is. Ye Free ...........- Ernani
Recitation-"Polish Boys. .Otta ' Gardner
Essay-"In 1890 '................. Bessie T. Lee
Music.
RecitatiOn-"The Leper' ........ Fannie H. lee
Essay-"Cranks" 900. -. Clara a. Franklin
Chorus" Morning Invitation, G. A. Neagis
Original Grafton" Drifting or Rowing; which,
Ella ). Jones.
Piano Snlo-"Blue Bells. .-.......Ada Y. Lewis
Original Grafton and Nalcdctory- Forces
That VIM
Louise E. Jackson.
Bass SOlo-"Old Sexton" .....,....l. Mccullough
Music.
Address to Graduates ........ Rev. ". II. Brook.
THE SINGING.
The chorus from "Ernan" was sung
in beautiful manner, all the parts
being well taken. The excellent sing
ing OF the chorus is due to the teaching
of Miss Maud C. Baker, who instructed
the sopranos; Miss Lucy Caliman. who
trained the altos. Mrs. f. Leona
Gaskins. who taught the bassos their
parts. and Mrs. j. ii. Jones, who so ac-
ceptably presided at the piano as accom-
paniest.
Miss Otta V. Gardner's recitation was
delivered in an excellent manner, her
elocution being good and her voice clear
and strong. She received deserved APP
plauSe.
Miss Bessie Lee, though not grad
uate, read splendid essay entitled, ''ln
1890" and she proceeded to tell of what
will be done one hundred years from to-
day, in the way Of educational and me-
chanical progress, and mentioned nu-
merouS things that would then be out
of existence and forgotten. and she con-
cluded by asserting thatif her prophe-
sizes were not true, no one present would
be living then to know It. She spoke
plainly and distinctly, and generous APP
plause greeted her effort.
Miss Fannie i. Lee won the plaudits
of her auditors for the splendid manner
in which she recited THE Leper."
WHAT \ CRANK l..
Miss Clara Franklin, in her essay,
designated a crank as man with one
idea. 4 political crank is man born
with mania for holding public office.
4 religious crank. Il man who goes
around spending his time praying when
his family may be in need Of the neces-
sites OF life, and a medical crank per-
son whose advice about what To take
for your Ills. If followed, would kill
you, and the lodge crank a man
who spends his nights away from the
bosom OF his family and fingers about
some society. She said many men
were considered crankS because they
entertained one great idea, and the
world never looks upon them as any
thing else until they prove TO the
world the contrary. Miss Franklin's
paper was short and excellent, ana she
was literally applauded.
The Morning Invitation" was a
chorus. and very nicely sung.
Drifting or Rowing, which, was a
subject that Miss Ella ;. Jones. one OF
the graduates. made good use OF, weav-
ing from It an Grafton which, though
brief. was comprehensive and full OF
good points. She said this is world
OF movement. nothing animate stands
still, and We must either drift
or row, be governed by the
stream or stem the current. II we drift
we become dependent upon others. II
we row we depend upon ourselves. We
are now out on the widening river OF
life. Drifting into the sea OF 'do
nothing" we may be lulled to sleep by
gentle breezes. Rowing, we are not
unmindful of the burning sun and in
element weather. The end we have in
view is upward and onward, and we are
willing to bear whatever burdens the
Journey presents. Like our motto per
Gradus," step by step We must win our
way. Let us row, let us row: there Is
no time Tor urlltng'
LET Is ROW.
This was one Of the best written papers
heard during the commencement and
the author received warm applause.
Miss Ada V. Lewis played her piano
solo so effectively that the audience de-
mandcd more, and she responded TO an
encore, which also made decided hit.
Mr.. Lewis f. ,Jackson'S Grafton and
valedictory was a splendid effort. There
are three cardinal principles that carry
Us to the pinnacle of success and pros
perity. They are poiteness, pride and
pluck. With these a man can succeed
in the world. and whatever his
profession or calling may be,
they care necessary. Mr.. jackson
pleasantly bade adieu to Superin-
tendent Anderson, the principal aud
teachers; he gave the junior class some
good advice about their coming year :
work and then bade adieu to class
mates, and thanked all those who had
assisted in any way in making the ex-
ercises success. He was greeted with
vociferous applause.
Mr.. /. McCullough's bass solo was
sung in n splendid manner, and he de-
served the hearty applause that greet
ed him wnen he finished.
Rev. w. II. Brooks in his address to
the graduates urged upon them TO select
an honorable profession at an early day,
and whatever profession you choose,
master it: always aim for the top; de-
pend as mach upon Yourself as If you
had to do it all, and depend upon God
for all. Make your own reputation.
Take your mallet in one hand and your
chisel in the other; chip out your own
destiny and beat out
YOUR OWN FORTUNE.
You cannot depend upon the reputation
of YOUR friends to get along in life. The
world hasn't time TO ask what your
father can do or what your mother can
do. The world wants to know what
YOU can do and what you are good for.
You must give the world an answer or
il will frame one for itself God bless
you and prosper you.
In 4 brief address. Prof. Anderson
presented the graduates with diplomas,
after which Prof. Jones principal Of the
school. conferred the Peabody medal
upon Lewis Z. Jackson. the pupil hav-
/ ing the highest percentage. He also
announced that there had only been a
difference Of one-tenth OF one per cent.
in the averages of the two graduates,
and the school had decided to also pre-
sent Miss Jones a remembrance for her
attention TO her studies. her diligence
and high average. He then presented
her with a handsome gold badge.
A chorus. Star Of the Descending
Night" was splendidly sung; Rev.
Young pronounced the benediction and