Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-19
ST. VINCENT'S
CLOSING EXERCISES EELD LAST NIGHT IN
CONVENT HALL.
One Of the MoSt Successful OOmmslcemsnts in the
History of the SchOOl-The
Programme.


Programme
The closing exercises of st. Vincents
Select School-one of the most success
full affairs of the kind in the history Of
that institution-were held last night in
Convent Hall. The audience filled the
four walls of the building, and many
were compelled to stand on the porch
outside. The boys entered into the ex-
ercises with commendable ardor, and
their excellent rendition of the several
numbers, well merited the limited APP
plause which they received.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Kahn, Monsignor j.
II. Sullivan, and Rev. Father Mullen
occupied seats in front of the stage, and
on either side were seated the boys,
their bright smiling faces giving evil
dence of their keen enjoyment OF the
occasion. The uShers were MeSSrs. Ferd.
Wingerter, Charles Aul and John BoS-
ley.
The opening address was delivered
]
ter Frank Blum The entire class OF
| boys followed in chorus entitled The
| Kings Champion" which showed care
| full training. Three little boys then
recited in concert 1.-The Try Company"
| after which Master Frank O'Brien, in
pleasing manner delivered the famil-
lar recitation Don't give up the Ship"
Master James Gavin followed with a
piano solo, which evinced considerable
proficiency for one OF his years.
The boys of the sixth class then per-
| formed wand drill, going through the
various evolutionS with accuracy.
| Good Enough" was the subject of a
wel-rendered recitation by Master
Eddie Donahoe, who was followed by
Master Louis Dimmey in "a Legend of
ST. Christopher" which he delivered in
an effective manner 1.-The Story OF an
Apple" was told in a pleasing manner
! by Master George Gerng, after which
Masters J. Gilligan, Bernard GauS, and
V. Owens recited in concert The Phi
loSophy of Laughter" which created
considerable merriment.
The second part Of the programme
opened with a German recitation, en-
titled "DaS Buchohne Buchstaben,"
which was delivered in good voice by
Master Joseph Doyle. A class Of little
boys then went through calisthenic eX-
erciSes with dumb-bells, and were re-
warded for their excellent performance
by round Of applause. 1.-The Inch
cape Bell" was the subject Of concert
recitation by Masters V. Owens, b.
Gaus, j. Wingerter, J. Helmbright and
L. Dmmey. Master Bernard Winger-
ter recited John Boyle O'Reilly's famil-
lar poem, THE Ride Of Collin Graves"
in which he displayed evolutionary
attachments which would do credit to
persons of more mature years. A novel
drill followed by the boys of the fifth
class. They were each armed with for
midable looking wooden guns which they
handled dextrously as they executed the
different movements under the direc-
ton of Capt. Bernie Wingerter. "Paul
Revere'S Ride" was rendered in concert
by Masters G.. Gundling, T. Gilligan, j.
Doyle and E. Lally. 1t was admirably
rendered, as was also the recitation OF
the Spanish Champion" by Master
Vincent Owens, which followed. The
exercises were concluded with chorus,
Ring the Bell, Watchman," by the
entire class.
The annual distribution of premiums
| followed, and each of the boys received
! handsome reward. The announce
ments were read by Rev. Father Rey7
nolds, of Wellsburg, and the premiums
were bestowed by the Rt. Rev. Bishop.
Special premiums for regular attend
ance at mass were awarded to George
Gering, John Jepson, John Friesmuth,
Albert Mooney, Robert Farrelly, Vim
cent Owens, Bernard GauS, John Win
gerter, Bernie Wingerter and Louis
| Dimmey. For good conduct, premiums
were awarded to Thomas Cannon, John
Friesmuth, Francis Lehan, Albert
Mooney, Vincent Owens, Joseph Doyle,
John Wingerter and George Gundling.
A special premium in instrumental mu-
! sic was awarded to James Gavin.
The most interesting event of the
evening, which was awaited impa-
tiently by the boys, was the announce
ment of the special honOrS and award
of gold medals. The gold medals, for
exemplary conduct, were awarded, by
vote of the school, to Masters Bernard
Wingerter and George Sauvegeot.
After the prolonged cheering and APP
plause which followed these announce
ments subsidized, Ri. Rev. Bishop Kain
made brief address. He spoke to the
children in his characteristic manner,
congratuating them upon the success
full termination Of the school term,
which he regarded as indicative of sue
ceSsful work throughout the term, and
offered them good advice.