Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-06-18

Of health and strength. Mr.. Brannen
It will be remembered. won most OF the
contests in the recent field day bis
ESSAY was q splendid argument in favor
of physical exercise, as stimuiator OF
the mind and promoter of health.
.Past Labors are Pleasant was an
Grafton by Mr.. L. r. Brilles. The mas
terly and eloquent expressions in his ar
gument raised the audience to the high
est pitch of enthusiasm. That he full
filled the expectation Of his friends was
evidenced by the applause ELECTED.
1.-THE Effect of Machinery Upon the
Laboring Glass;" was the subject OF Mr..
s. C. Stathers' essay, and he demonstra-
ted satisfactorily the the truth Of his
subject, bringing out prominently in
contrast the condition OF the laoorlng
classes of America and those OF Europe.
He was loudly encored.
Mr.. P. H. Hornbrook took for his
subject ambition of Boy" in which
he cleverly pictured the many phases OF
aspirations to which youth is subject.
1t was heartily appreciated.
One Of the wlttest things OF the day
was the essay by Mr.. w. 81. Curry, en-
titled Daily Chin-Chin," which evoked
constant ripples of laughter. 1t was
bran new and clever way OF telling
prophecies by presumably reading from
newspaper telegraphic dispatches tell
ing the doings and whereabouts OF the
members of his class in after years. 1t
was one Of the cleverest prophecies ever
enacted In these parts.
An grafton, "Doctrina Vim Promoret
Insitam, was next on the programme,
by Mr.. M. Z. Barr. His ideas evidenced
the most careful and diligent prepar-
alton, which, with his earnesUness OF
manner in delivering it, was welcomed
and received by the audience.
THE Effect Of Physical Training on
the Morals was Mr.. Ralph Chambers
topic. The speaker succeeded admir-
ably in demonstrating his subject and
pleased not only his friends but every
body. He was loudly applauded.
An essay was given on "Earth's Ben
efactors," by Mr.. L. A. Ewing, which
was very interesting, and held the I'M
divided attention of the large audience
throughout its delivery.
Mr.. w. c. McGregor was to have
grated upon 1.-THE Spirit Of Discovery,
but he was unavoidably absent from
the city.
"Earth's Benefactions, as handled
by Lieut.. j. A. Ewing, was we'll rem
dered, and showing depth OF the sub
ject suggestive Of hard study, rejecting
credit upon his many friends as well as
upon himself.
manners and Customs of the Ancient
Romans" was the title Of an GRAFTON
coming next. Capt. R. n. Humphrey
in this gave those of his listeners who
have not in years perhaps read again
their histories delightful insight into
their books.
1.-The Discovery Of America" was the
title of Lieut.. Jos. Speidel, Jr.'s essay.
His splendid voice at once engaged the
most intense attention of the audience,
and his effort was received with raptur-
Gus applause.
The valedctoriau was w. w. Spargo
Rapture was called forth by the efforts
of the speaker, all of which were duly
honored, and merited the applause be-
slowed. His delivery and his manner
portrayed only too faithfully the picture
of the Jealous and conscientious student.
Scarcely had the last echoes Of the
applause subsidized when there was
heard the bugle call for dress parade.
The battalion was quickly formed, and
the ceremony now so much known as
dress parade was gone through with.
The orders designating the new cadet
officers were announced as follows
Major Stroehline; Captains, H. j.
Zeveley, Leo Brilles, Zane and j.
Welty.
First Lieutenants, Lawrence Wheat,
Frank Sweeney, William Turner,
Frank Kincheloe and Whitney Wallace.
Second Lieutenants, Beverley SEN
seny, Mendel, Bodley and Johnson.
Mr.. A. j. Clarke, as member Of the
Board of Trustees, then presented the
diplomas in the following excellent
speech
MIR. CLARK's ADDRESS.
you've GENTLEMEN OF THE GRADU-
ATIYG Classic the President Of the
Board of Trustees, the Hon. A. w.
Campbell, has usually been assigned the
duty l am called upon to-day to per-
perform. His absence alone accounts
for my presence, and I am here to do
his work, but not TO hope even to I'LL
his place.
'.For the sake of a laudable brevity,
and out OF regard for your comfort, and
lest perchance l might forget them,
have written down my remarks, which
as you perceive, are wholly extempora-
neoUs.
81 sincerely regret Mr.. Campbel's alb
sence, and in saying this, ! have no
doubt but l give expression to the silent
thoughts of this audience. A master OF
good English, tersely and always we'll
put, we're he present, fresh as he would
be from the inspiring scenes and the
suggestive associations of the old world
he would give us an address interesting
and appropriate, filed with useful
thoughts cleverly conceived and hap
pily expressed. This l shall not be able
to do nor even attempt. But you will
allow me at least in passing to express
the pleasure and qualification OF the
Board, as we'll as Of myself as one OF its
members, at the success which has
confessedly crowned the school work
of this year. / think, | am safe
ia saying that no year in the schools
history-certainly this is true since l
have known it-has been more encour-
aging than the present one. Its fortune
was never brighter or more promising.
"From what we have all seen here to-
day, and the contests and drills within
the last few days, we look forward with