Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-06-11

OF many OF the CTiLlclsHiS % ene astf
the habit of going to extremes, dwell
ing particularly on the sensational
preachers, and the lady of fashion.
Miss Dora Schleuss gave some sound
advice on " Study to Mind Your Own
Business. We hesitate to make any
remarks as to this Grafton. because
the young lady firmly convinced us
| that il was not our business to crltl-
else. We venture TO say, however,
and do not think it will be violating
| her advice. that her Grafton was
good, and every one of her hearers
appreciated every word she said.
Miss Hettie Rodrick, one OF the
post graduates, chose as her subject
|" Virimus Ut Discdntus, and her re-
marks throughout were in the Latin
tongue. 1t was probably our mis-
fortune not to study the method OF
pronunciation as used by Miss Rod
rick, but let us say that what she
said was very distinct, and we have
liUed to learn her remarkable ability
in handling one OF the dead Ian
guages.
After tue rendition of tie waltz
Rene de Meer," -Sousa. By the
City Band, Miss Essie Thompson
discoursed upon Imaginary Troub-
les" Her voice was full, firm, and
although she spoke rapidly, every
word was understood. After TAX
ing practical experience and show
ing its application to her theme, she
invented short allegory SO plainly
showing her evenings mission, that
she is surely satisfied of the appre-
citation of what she said by the audi
ence's applause. The poetical and
thought power of the class was de-
veloped in the Grafton "The Power
of Music" by Miss Maggie Blue, the
other of the two post graduates. She
handled her subject is a mastery
manner. and her thoughts were full
of the sublime. She is q sweet talk
err, and received bountiful share of
the liberal applause OF the audience.
The class then rendereda song" My
Hearts in the Highlands" contain
ing a solo with vocal accompaniment.
Resolved, That Emulation Should
be Encouraged in Our Schools, was
the subject of a debate, the affirma-
tive of which was sustained by Miss
Maize Sakeman, the negative by Mr..
Allen B. Noll. Their arguments
were highly enjoyable, showing plen-
ty of research and deep thought.
While both presented able views of
their question, the chance should
have been given each for reply to
the other. After selection by the
City Band Miss Cora Cutler deliv
cred the Valedictory. In beautiful
language she said farewell to teach
ers, school-mates whose courses are
unfinished, to her fellow graduates,
and the Board of Education, thank
ing them for what interest they had
shown in the welfare of the schools,
and for every kindness accorded the
class of '92, to tighten their labors
and make life's path a pleasant
one. We predict for her abundant
success in the future.
Mr.. Barton, the President of the
Board of Education, presented the
graduates with their diplomas. His
remarks, though short, were full of
beneficial advice. He clearly show
ed that the commencement of life
was then being enacted, and that in
dividual labor and continuous ener-
gy alone was the guarantee of sue
cess in the future. The principal
then announced the grades received
by the graduates. Mr.. Allen B.
Noll received first honor, and Miss
Maize Sakeman the second.
Mr.. B II. Warner, ex-President
of the Board of Trustees of Wash
ington, D. c., and gentleman close
ly identified with the Washington
schools, made short address. He
noted the conspicuous absence of
young men from the graduating
class, and said it appeared to be
caused by the young mems failure
to appreciate the High School. His
remarks were humorous IN some re-
spects, and the audience was exceed
ingly gratified. He was followed by
Rev. Chas. Trump, who, recognizing
the late hour, thanked the principal
for requesting an address from him,
and gave way for Hon. G. j. Faulk-
ner, who followed in an address of
some length. Senator Faulkner's
remarks were highly interesting,
mirth creating, instructive and i'm
portant. He dwelt chiefly upon the
crowded condition of the schools,
and importuned the people and
Board of Education to erect school
house in the first ward. He said
that if the wives of the men should
urge their husband to do this he
would almost pledge himself to vote
for Female Suffrage The benedic-
ton was pronounced by Rev. DR.. j.
A. Hoffheins.
We congratulate the graduates on
the success of their final exercises.
The piles upon piles of flowers
and the many upon many presents
they received show the popularity of
the young ladies and the young
gentleman. The janitor desires to
return his thanks for the kind re-
membrance OF the boys of the High
School. Notwithstanding the heat
of the evening, the gentlemanly ush-
ers, Ed. Bremen, Will Hill, Herbert
Edwards, Bert Boak, Jas. Showers,
and Bernard Myers, by their courte-
GUS accommodation did much to al
leyiate the uncomfortableness of the
hall.
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
E. S. Barton, President; w. H /.
Wilen, P. H. Sayles, j. W. Roberts,
E. G. Deck.
GRADUATING CLASS, 1892.
Cora Cutler, Mabel Fryatt, Mary
Kratz, Belle Rulings, Maize Sake
man, Dora Schleuss, Essie Thomp-
son, Allen Noll.