Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-06-18
INTO THE WORLD.
IrSSLY GLASS OF 92 FORMALLY USHERED
FORTH.
Interesting Graduating Exercises at the State FAIR
Grounds-Military Tactics Vary the Program.
Presentation Of DiplOmas-Ohsr
Incidents Of the Day.

Institute were yesterday oA0SA AON- -
mally ushered forth to battle with the
world. 1t was the occasion Of the an
pual commencement, and an inspiring
pccasion it was. Commandments are
usuallv of very original character.
The nature OF the exercises therein pre-
sented are the same year after year,
although the Well-worn figures OF
launching the tiny barks upon the
stormy sea OF life, or Of marching forth
under the stOney arch are as original,
possiblv, upon any occasion as when
6rst presented.
But with the Linsly an effort has
,,eep in the past few years TO lend to
these occasions an air OF originality ana
interest. This effort has proved very
successful and the commencement ex-
ercisUs Of yesterday afternoon were OF an
unusually interesting character. Inc
omen air graduation such has have char
aeterized the Linsly occasions OF late
wears are growing in popularity. IL was
one of the hottest days Of the season
Yesterday. and it is safe to say that
not one quarter of the assemolage tnat
gathered at the State Fair Grounds
conld have been persuaded to attend
anv exercise within four walls. As II
was however, there was quite a large
assemblage present, and although there
was but little breeze stirring, the large
array of listeners in the grand stanu
we're fairly comfortable.
Although there was "a predominance
of the fair sex present, there was In
Guided in the assemblage not lew OF
the foremost citizens Of the city.
APPEAR UPON THE GROUNDS.
Shortly before the hour announced
unop the programme the battalion OF
Cadets. under command OF Lieut.. Braun
ersreuther and headed by the opera
House band, made its appearance upon
the quarter stretch, receiving hearty
sDnlanse OF welcome from the throng OF
SPECTATORS. The boys were in full mill
tsry attire, and all wore white gloves,
the whole company looking neat and at
tractive. They kept excellent step, ana
made handsome appearance.
After few parade tactics In 'front.' OF
the grand-stand the students marched
10 the centre Enclosure where they neat
" stacked their guns. The members OF
the graduating class then took seats
in the iudQes stand directly opposite the
grand stand. while the other students
mingled among the auditors. The band
occupied one OF the other stands, and al
intervals throughout the program
poured forth most enlivening melody.
Prof. John NJ. Birch, the popular Prln-
cipal of the School, was materially the
guiding spirit Of the occasion, ana the
excellent manner in which he conduct
ed the programme was the slgnal Ior
many warm congratulations. Lieut.
Rrsunesreuther, in full military attire,
also came in for liberal share OF atten-
tion for the admlrable way in which he
superintsnded the military manoeuvreS.
The exercises opened with fervent
aver by Rev. w. h. Cooke, ID. d.,
astor of the Second PRESBYTERIAN
,burch, after which Mr.. G. w. LETTERS
delivered the Salutatory, part always
fraucht with so much interest. The
sentiments contained in Mr.. LETTERS
paper we're we'll put, and his voice AID
delivery was exceptionally good. AT
the conclusion of the piece he was
greeted with rounds of applause. Our
. success or our failure much depends on
the amount of our learning. The
sneaker advocated a good, broad, gen
eral education as the foundation for all
future achievement. A we'll educated
man makes a better citizen, better
member in society.
oNos Spiritum Canari Habemus"
I'VE have the spirit to undertake) was
Ina subject OF Mr.. G. G.. Halls grafton.
His easy delivery, his ready speech and
pparently ready aow OF words were
ommented upon generally and he was
eeted with rounds Of applause.
A GOOD EDUCATION.
The next number on the program was
ESSAY The advantage of Good Ed
,ationn by n. o. Ford. 1t was q
iouRhtful essay and one that evinced
lreful study and preparation. Among
other thinkS Mr.. Ford said that our ed
ucation can never be completed.
The next speaker on the programme
was Mr.. ID. II. Wagner, who we'll chose
for his subject Genius" The speaker
gave many instances where history
records great deeds through this merl-
torious trait. His essay was well woro,
ed and contained many excellent ana
original ideas which caught the favor
of the audience. The applause which
followed the rendition lasted for several
minutes.
Mr.. w. B. Higgins Grated on 'Indi-
viduallty," and in this subject he had
ample scope TO display his eloquence
and literary versatility which be did
most excellently. He stated that indi-
viduality was prominent characteristic
Of all great men, and that one OF the
most ilustrious examples was seen in
Christopher Columbus. 1t was most
admirable Grafton and we'll delivered.
An historical essay fell TO the lot Of
Mr.. CIV. Atkinson, Jr., who well ac-
o. led himself. He hauled from the
that estimable character, ''Noah
ay," the founder of the Institute,
I'd gave a most excellent portrayal Of
ais genial nature, his learning and ex-
emplary character. The essay was
heartily appreciated as evidenced by
the showers Of applause which greeted
the rendition.
Mr.. w. c. Handlan delighted the
large audience with an Grafton $50 it
Alone, in which he brought out many
valuable thoughts and suggestions per-
tanning to the after battle with life.
There was a humorous vein running
through the essay that at times pro-
duced much merriment. The essay was
ably handled.
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