The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-06-04
SCHOOL FESTlVITY
TIE CITY HIGH SCHOOL. DOES ITSELF
CREDIT.
SPRING FLOWERS AND SWEET GIRL
GRADUATES MAKEA Pref
TY SHOWING.
TY SHOWING.


last evening, when the exercises of the
High School Commencement were
rendered. The program, although a
long one, was so diversified that it was
not tiresome to any, and SO interesting
that no one showed any signs of enn,ti.
The Martin Street Opera House was
filed to its utmost capacity, and many
We're compelled to stand during the
exercises. The order maintained was
excellent, and there was nothing to
mar the pleasures of the evening.
Every speaker was listened to with the
closest attention.
The following program was observed:
Music by City Band; Prayer, by Rev.
w. H. Chapman; Greeting Song, by
Glass; Address Of Welcome, by Mary
Kratz; Grafton, Great Takers, Little
Doers,' by Mabel Fryatt; Song, ION
the Mountain, Life is Free by the
Class; Grafton, avoid Extremes" by
Belle Rulings; Grafton, Study to Mind
Your Own Business by Dora
Schleuss; Grafton, "Virimus ut Dis
cam,es,'' by Hettie Rodrick; Waltz, by
City Band; Grafton, Imaginary
Troubles" by Essie Thompson; Ora
ton, ''The Power of Music by Mag
gle Blue; Song, "My Hearts in
the Highlands by the Glass; Debate,
Resolred, THAT emulation should be
encouragedin our schools, affirmative,
Maize Sakeman; negative, Allen B.
Noll; Selection, by City Band; Valedic.
tory, by Cora Cutler; Presentation o.
Diplomas by President Barton; Parting
Song, by Glass; Benediction, by Rev
J. A. Hoffheins; Music, by City Band
Although no other addresses were an
nounced for the evening, Mr.. H. b
Warner, ex-President of the Board o.
Trustees, of Washington, appeared
and delivered an eloquent speech
Next speaker was Rev. Chas. Truml
in brief address, which was well re
ceived and ably delivered. He. wa,
Followed by that renowned and charm
ing speaker, Senator Faulkner, who
was frequently interrupted by applause
His speech sparkled with wit and pro.
voked much laughter from an intelli,
gent and appreciative audience. He
spoke of the necessity of another
school building in the First Ward, say
ing the schools of this city were too
crowded for the best educational re-
suits to accrue, Miss Mary Kratz was
the first speaker, who in her easy and
graceful style, welcomed the audience
to the commencement and paid high
compliment to Prof. Cox. She con-
WINGED all that the commencement was
to be grand success. Miss Mabel
Fryatt next spoke. Humor and sar-
casm were combined in her address.
She handled her subject in master
ly way that was thoroughly enjoyed
by all. Then Miss Belle Rulings, de-
liyered her address, in which she Sc
verely criticised both sexes for going
to extremes, Her address elected
much applause. The next grafton
was from Miss Dora Schleuss, who ad-
ministered some sound advice to every
one in the Opera House. She deliver
ed an able production and contain
ing many striking truths. Miss Het-
tie Rodrick next displayed her oratori-
cal powers in her peculiarly delightful
manner. Her theme was Vicimus Ut
DiscamIas, delivered in Latin. While
the major part of the audience could
not translate Latin, they none the less
appeared to enjoy it. The address
was delivered in an elegant manner.
Miss Essie Thompson was next called,
and said she thought great many of
our Troublesome imaginary" The
audience seemed to hang on every
word. Her Grafton elected the most
favorable comment and was one of the
best delivered on the occasion. The
next intellectual treat was the Grafton
by Miss Maggie Blue. This young
lady gave several illustrations of the
effectslof music. She proved to be a
most entertaining and easy speaker
and acquitted herself admirably. The
debate between Miss Maize sakeman
and Mr.. Allen B. Noll was one Of the