Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-27

ted with the season of school commence
ments, but this year these happy affairs
have started in unusually early, and the
month Of May brings several graduating
occasions in neighboring Ohio towns.
Last evening the seniors in the respec-
tive high schools of Martins Ferry and
Bird eport were formally launched upon
the world.
AT MARTINS FERRY.
There was the usual large assemblage
at the Opera House, last night, on the
occasion of the graduation, an assem-
blage such as was only limited by the
seating capacity Of the house. 1t was
the twenty-second annual commence
ment, and while the scholars partici-
pating in the literary exercises Of the
evening were comparatively few,
the program on the whole was
varied, instructive and entertaining.
The class of '92 numbers five scholars,
namely, Cleod Anthony, Vern Clark,
Gertie Cow, Maggie Moore, and How
ard Montgomery. All the members OF
the class, however, did not take part,
two Of the members only having been
selected to represent the class. The
stage was prettily adorned at either
end with potted plants and cut flowers,
and when the curtain rose at quarter OF
/ eight it disclosed an attractive scene.
| There was a group Of handsomely clad
maideus, all attired in white, the ladies'
seated upon the stage, outside OF the
regular class, composing the High
School chorus.
The exercises opened with prayer by
Rev. A. Z. Brownlee, pastor Of the
United Presbyterian Church, after
which came song of welcome by the
chorus directed by Miss Mcdonald in an
admirable manner. The song was well
rendered, all the voices blending excel
lently, and at the close OF the rendition
there was loud applause.
The Roots OF the Present Lie Deep
in the Past" was the subject Of Gertie
| Cows essay. A comparison Of ancient
and modern civilization was made, and
| while the result was in favor Of modern
institutions, yet the writer plainly
| showed that much of what we now
boast as our Ow is really the work of
those who have gone before US. In lit
erature, art, government, politics
! and law, we have little that has not eX-
listed for at least two thousand years
The paper was we'll written, and read
in pleasing manner 1t evidenced
careful study, and its diction was gem
orally commented upon, it being rather
above the average of graduating essays
IL formed one OF the most conspicuous
features OF the programme.
After the applause had subsidized the
! school chorus next rendered "Wiegen-
lied" which was thoroughly enjoyed.
The solo singing by Miss CroSSley was
particularly pleasing.
'Iuvisible Worlds" was the subject Of
Howard MOntgOmery's essay. The
speaker referred TO mans ambition, his
refusal to consider anything impossible.
While one may famiiarize himself
with many sciences, yet he hardly
learns moro than an outline of the vast
field of knowledge. The writer spoke
OF the effect which the invention of the
telescope had upon the theory of the
universe, and showed how the micro
scope opened up Invisible Worlds"
He spoke OF the effect Of the discovery
of microbes and bacteria upon disease,
and limited at the possibility of the pre-
ventiOn Of all contagious diseases by
innoculation. The writer spoke of the
moral side of mans life, and compared
this to the physicE! body which is al
most constantly contending with some
form OF a disease germ. The essay, as
IN title indicates, was of scientific
nature, but all seemed to listen
20 it with pleasure. The analy-
tical portend of the paper showed
a rather unusually diligence and re-
search on the part of the writer, and
/ the marked appreciation that followed
its delivery told how keenly it was en-
ioyed Mr. Montgomery, it is under
stood, is to continue his studies further,
having college in view, aud he has
| bright prospects before him.
After another wel-rendered song by
the chorus, entitled 1.-THE Dawn of Day,
| superintendent j. +. MauniX intro
nuced w. Il. Scott, L. l.. d., President
| of the Ohio State University at Column
| bus, who made an entertaining address.
/ IL is not often that the citizens
of Martins Ferry have the opportunity
| of listening to as able an address as was
| that OF President Scott. 1t was an elo-
qurnt plea for the higher education OF
our boys and girls. The speaker showed
that, while little preparation may have
| been necessary TO secure success in the
past, for the present and future only
| those who are we'll equipped for their
vocation may expect 10 succeed.
Then followed the presentation OF
the diplomas by Supt. Mannix, the ex-
erciseS closing with music by the chorus,
entitled 'Fairie Voices"
At the conclusion of the graduating
exercises the Alumni entertained the
graduating class at their annual ban
Duet at Commercial Hall. Mr.. Chas
/ Morrison oiliciated as toast master. The
} address of welcome was given by T.
w. Shreye and it was neatly expressed.
/ The response was by Miss Maggie
! Moore who gave vent 10 some very
| happy aud clear-cut expressions. Pres
ident Scott was again heard to excellent
advantage on the topic "High Schools
/ and o. ). u" "What an Alumni ASso-
I citation should be" was well discussed
by Supt. Mannix. A poem by Mr.. Jesse
Jones proved delightful feature. Mrs.
! carp spoke on Entertainments" while
| Mayor 4. w. Harris gave short talk
on The Old Library" L. f. McCombs
INDUCED in pleasing Retrospect,
! Mrs. Flora Williams outlined the
sleeping HNllow," Mr.. ]. a. Bownock-
! er spoke OF the Future Of our High
/ school" and Maggie RalSton closed the
program with few observations on
! "Onr Glass; II was delightful affair.