Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-06
GRADUATE
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF THH BELL.lRs
HIGH SCHOOL.
The Rlysian Opera Hcuss Crowded With Parents
and Friends Of the Pupils-PsrfOrm-
anceS Of the Class.

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The thirteenth annual commencement
of the Bellaire High School occurred
last evening in the Elysian Opera House.
The building was crowded to the utmost
capacity shortly after tho doors opened,
and the exercises, though somewhat
long, were listened to attentiv9ly.
The graduating class consisted Of
twenty members, and is the largest in
the history of the schools The class as
a whole is young, but all appear to be
fully equipped from an educational point
to cope with the exigencies that arise in
the pathway of life.
The Opera House was astefully set
with potted plants, bouquets and the
usual green stuff used for such Occa-
sionS. In a semi-circle on the
stage the class was grouped alphabet
icaly. The members of the Board
of Education and perintendent Jones,
of me schools, also occupied the stage.
AT 1880 the exercises were opened by
prayer by Rev. Vim. Wallace, of the U.
p. Church.
MISS EMMA BESSIE
opened the programme for the class
with an essay entitled present" The
lady said the class of 1890 was all
present" to receive the rewards OF
their long years Of labor-a diploma.
f., e Il
tion by Ed. c. Blon on Lend me your
ears" A vein of humor was noticeable
all through the speech and the effort
was well received. Miss Rose Bonarins
interesting subject "Our Tree" was a
commendable effort. The tree spoken
of was the one planted by the class in
the public square some weeks ago. She
heaped eulogies on the tender stock and
hoped that it would grow to be shelter
in after years for those who planted it.
"Chad's "reminiscences, recitation
in negro dialect was rendered by Miss
Myrtle Clements and caused consider
able comment.
MISS OLLIE GILL
followed Miss Clements with a piano
solo that showed splendid execution and
satisfied all who heard it.
"The Land of the Free" subject
that referred to the United States
in particular, was Grated upon by Clar-
ence Crawford. Clarence spoke we'll
and gave the country Of his birth great
send-off.
While Mr.. Crawford convinced all who
heard him that they live in a great
country, Forrest Evans sang the "Praises
of Bellaire." Had some OF the manu-
facturers from other cities heard him
they would take the pains to look up the
natural advantages OF the town.
Miss Anna Hays, in her essay "Mem-
ory's WALL" had a great many pleasant
things to say Of this life and especially
of the many happy days that she had
spent at school.
MISS BERTHE HOFFMAN
recited that weli-known piece, exit
Carson'S Ride" in a pleasing way. She
was followed by Miss Annie Johnson,
who had the motto Of the class, viz:
"XX Pro P0trid," for her subject, told
the vast audience that the term meant
twenty for our native land" After
Maggie Kern gave an Grafton entitled
The Voice Of the People" There was
some non-partisan political talk in the
speech The little lady is of the opinion
that the ballot is great thing and that
the people usually Straighten out the
work of political schemers by the ballot.
Daniel Kurtz acclaimed The Army
of the Potomac" 1t is a pretty piece
and the young man did it justice from
beginning to end.
MISS MAIZE McGREGoR
had polished Grafton on "Jostling."
She said the poor class is most always
iostled to one side. She believed every
one should have fair chance for the
goods of this world.
The vocal solo by Miss Nellie Myers,
was we'll rendered. Nellie has pleas
ing voice.
Miss Retta Pfaffenbach read an essay
called "Unlettered Muse" The poetry
and goodness of uneducated people was
shown. She argued against pride to-
ward which the educated class tends.
abraham Lincoln" was the subject
Of defamation by Orion Porterded.
With such piece to speak Orion could
not but delight his hearers.
Florence Phillips said many good
things in an Grafton called The De-
light Makers" Cheerful people were
eulogized and a good word was spokenfor
those who take delight in making others
happy.
MISS CARRIE WASSMAN
took for the subject of her essay, ono
Work is Disgrace" She impressed
her hearers with the fact that work is
no disgrace, and thought that there
would be more happy people II there
was more work done.
Miss Annie Shupe Grated on The
Paths of Glory" She laid down the
path for happy and useful life, and
pleased all who heard her.
The exercises of the class were con
cluded with an essay by Miss Ella
White entitled Good Bye" She
thanked the audience for its attention,
and bid pleasant good night for the
class.
The singing Of Miss Lucy Robinson,
of Wheeling, and the music OF the
Wheeling ODera House Orchestra were