Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-27
PLEASING FINALE.
FINE PROGRAMME ENACTED BY GRADUATES
OF LINCOLN SCHOOL.
A Series Of Able Essays Well Dslivtred-lnter.
spsrssd With Musical Selections A
Promising OUTGOING Glass.

Lincoln has long had a reputation for
rounding out some of the most success
full graduations ever given in our midst,
and they are pleasurable school events
frought with JOY and expectancy to
large numbers of people. AS usual the
Opera House began to fill up at an early
hour last evening, and by the arrival OF
tho all-impOrtant hour, when the gaily
attlred graduates, must step formally
out into the world, there was Il gather
ing that well filled every section of the
spacious interior. Promptly at eight
o'clock the graduates, Miss Carrie Il.
Young, Miss Fannie b. Lee, Miss Mag
| gle G. BeaSleY and Miss Clara A. Frank
lin marched upon the stage, where
were also seated Principal J. NJ. Jones,
and the other efficient instructreS-
SEES Of Lincoln school, Miss Lucie
Caliman, Miss Maud G. Baker, Miss
Mary L. Champ, Miss Sadie NJ. Beas-
ley and Miss Annie M. Jones, also the
officiating clergyman, Superintendent
Anderson and President Jepson, as well
as several others who were to partici-
pate in the musical part Of the pro-
gramme. Across the front Of the stage
were neatly arranged flowers and potted
plants, and these decorations contrasted
with the handsome white toilets OF the
graduates made pleasing scene.
The music was furnished by the
! Opera House orchestra, and after the
rendition OF a popular opening selection
/ superintendent Anderson presented
Principal Jones who delivered an elo-
! QIent invocation.
The opening feature OF the pro-
gramme was musical in its nature, and
consisted of a song entitled, "Ah, Hap
ply Day" rendered by the scholars Of
the school, in charge Of Miss Lucic
Caliman. The scholars showed the re-
suits OF careful training, and kept well
in time, the rendition affording much
pleasure and liberal rounds Of applause.
Miss Fannie b. Lee then delivered the
salutatory, which she happily wove In
an essay on the "Flowers of Memory"
! Miss Lee brought TO vivid recallec-
tion the many pleasures OF life that
stamp themselves so indelibly upon the
mind. The paper was cleverly con-
structed, and contained many illusions
which caused delightful inciden is
of other days TO troop up before
the minds of the audience. The speaker
! had clear, penetrating voice, and was
listened to throughout with marked
attention.
Immediately following the finely de-
livered sautatory came well rendered
piano Duet by two accomplished pupils
of the school, Misses Annie Jennings
and Ada " Lewis. 1t proved so popu-
lar that they received a recall.
The large audience was next treated
to an essay by Miss Clara A. Franklin,
entitled "Hypnotism." She spoke Of
the various effects of this mental phe-
nomena, and attributed many Of the
curious, eccentric and excitable prankS
now prevailing in various parts of the
country to hypnotism, notably the re-
cent rantings of the Indians In the
Northwest, also the present religious
craze in certain sections of Minnesota.
! The speaker in this essay showed con-
siderable acquaintance with mental
philosophy.
Mr.. George II. Simpson, of Roanoke,
Va, then rendered a solo entitled
''What Shall Sng?" which caught on
immensely. MIR. Simpson has clear,
sweet voice Of considerable compass.
| He received a vociferous recall.
Miss Maggie c. BeaSley in q well-ar-
ranged essay, then proceeded to explain
the tallsmanic symbols, The w. T. ID.
c." The speaker, after wondering what
graduates would do after launching into
the world, finally suggested the key to
the quartet of letters by advocating
"What To Do Club" which might be
properly organized and Differed, and
which might serve as medium through
which we all might secure something OF
a renumerative nature to keep our heads
and hands busy. The essay was thought
full and worthy of careful reflection.
The role of the valcdictorian was
neatly assumed by Miss Carrie B. Young,
who prefaced her parting remarks with
a few pleasing observations on "1he
Silent Factor" as exemplifed in the tel
egraph, following which the speaker
gave an affecting picture Of love and az
lection as seen in the home, portraying
at some length the silent factor as en-
bodied in the influence of mother.
Woman was aptly extoled and the pure
and holy atmosphere in which she moves
was shown by several historical illustra-
tions. The various farewells were we'll
and appropriately said, and Miss Young
retired at the close of the valedictory
amid warm marks of approval.
Mr. Simpson then rendered another
solo, which proved so entertaining that
he was obliged to respond to long-con-
tinued encore.
DR.. S. L. Jepson, President of the
! Board of Education, then made few
appropriate remarks, after which he
formally presented the diplomas. Pres
ident Jepson then presented the medal
provided by the Board of Education for
the scholar attainin~ superior rank in
scholarship. This medal fell to Miss
Carrie b. Young.
Prof. Jones then presented the class
pins, consisting of star and crescent,
mementoes Of the many happy days
spent at Lincoln, during which he made
a most eloquent and touching address.
After an appropriate address by Supt.
Anderson came chorus singing, followed
by the benediction by Rev. w. II. Brooks.
Lincoln graduates admirably sustained
themselves throughout.