Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-24
THE COMMENCEMENT
OF SEGUIN INSTITUTE ONE OF THE MOST sue
CESSFUL IN ITS HISTORY.
The Exercises Take Place at the Opera House
Which is Crowded With Friends and
Patrons-Programme in Detail.

which was crowded with an assemblage
OF uatrong and friends OF the institu-
ton, and relatives of members OF the
class. The exercises, like those OF pre-
vioDs years, proved very successful.
An interesting feature we're the per-
formances OF the class in phonograpny'
a branch which was introduced only
last year. The performances were uni
formly good. and reflect great credit
upon Miss Segulne the principal OF the
college, and Miss Blanchard, her ell
cient assistant, and musical direetreSs'
The programme was opened with
pretty entrance march, executed on the
pianos, by l.. Davis, l.. Gray, Il. Ooer-
man and l.. Helling. The young ladies
who were TO participate in the exer-
cises, filed upon the stage, radiant 10
their beautiful white costumes ana
seated themselves in semi-clrcle. Inc
address Of welcome was made by MISS
Carrie 2. Frederick, postgraduate
Miss Frederick was perfectly COM
posed, and spoke in clear and well
modulated voice. Her or Grafton was
neatly worded and was made more In
teresting by the rare charm OF the fauit-
less delivery. After addressing words OF
welcome TO the friends and patrons OF
the College, she dwelt upon the modern
conception of woman's sphere OF useful
ness and the difficulty encountered oy
her sex in securing an entrance TO the
professions before monoPolized by men,
Miss Nellie E. Frazier, the sautator-
ian OF the class, graduate OF the short
hand department, gave an interesting
history Of the origin and Improvement
in the rrt OF Photographic writing. She
also also addressed words OF advice 10
the class, and closing with an appropri-
ate quotation.
The next number was a vocal solo,
''Kisslng papa through the telephone"
in which little seven-year-old Miss Nell
lie D. Hall so delighted the audience
that it insisted upon recall. Misses
Carrie Albright aud Alice Shankland
rendered piano duet, 'Galop de Con-
cert" in pleasing manner and were
followed by another instrumental num-
Der which was warmly applsuded,
sextette by Misses NJ. Shell, G. Sehaefer'
c. Stoetzer, L. Lemons, l.. E6erman
and F. Biedenbach.
"Our Glass" was the attractive theme
chosen by Miss f. Belle Green, OF Mar
tins Ferry. Her paper was thong hit
full and interesting. She related
number of amusing incidents OF school
life, and dwelt upon some OF the per-
sonal characteristics of the four young
lady graduates. She expressed regret
that she was compelled to bid forewell
to her beloved Alma Mater, and closed
with predictions OF success for each
Nom Der of the class.
Misses L. Davis and Jessie Helm
bright in the duet, Advance Guard
March," and Miss c. Helling in the solo,
moonlight on the Hudson" gave evil
dence of the high degree Of proficiency
attained at the school In their rendition
OF these two pleasing instrumental
numbers. Miss Carrie Z. Crossley, OF
Martins Ferry, sang with splendid ef-
feet the ever popular selection from
Willard, waiting" She was COM
PEELED TO respond to an encore.
The second part OF the programme
was opened with piano quartette,
''Nabucco," played by Misses M. Kraft,
Carrie Crossley, B. Green and Miss Beltz.
1t was one Of the most difficult numbers
Of the evening, but was rendered fault
lessly. Miss Nellie Hall and Master
Eddie Spiel next appeared In vocal
duet entitled "Under the Old Umbrel-
la" The attractive appearance OF these
two minims, the freedom from embar-
rassment, and the apparent pleasure
which they derived from the perform
ance, completely captivated the audi
enee, which insisted on repetition.
Misses Laura Gray and Katie Lavey fol-
lowed in piano duet, Delta Kappa
Epsilon"
Miss Lille M. Davis, of Ketnaville,
O., read carefully prepared paper
upon ''Pnonography." She told OF the
origin and history of the at, aud dwelt
particularly upon its advantages to
amanuenees, reporters and bookkeep-
ers. Some phonetic system Of writing,
she predicted, will soon become univer-
sal. She ascribed the failure OF many
students to lack OF physical dexterity,
and a knowledge Of the rudiments OF
education.
Miss Ida NJ. Mossburg posses a pleas
Ing soprano voice Of considerable
strength, which was heard to advan-
tage in her selection I'm Merry Tin
CARA" Two instrumental numbers fol-
lowep, a trio, "Juue Bugs Dance" by
Misses NJ. Stab, NJ. Obermann and l..
Lennon, and the duet, "Valse Ora
cieuse, "byMisses Annie and MaryBeltz.
Both received merited applause. Miss
Carrie Crossley's second vocal solo,
''Love Hailed a Little Maid, was one Of
the gems of the evening. Her voice is
naturally rich and pure, and showed ev-
idence of careful culture. One OF the
best instrumental numbers Of the even
ing was the solo from the opera "Bohe-
milan Girl" executed upon the piano by
Miss Mollie e. Kraft.
Miss NJ. Laura White, Of this city,
post graduate, read the valedictory,
choosing for her subject winning Our
Laurels." She spoke Of the labors of
the short hand class TO win laurels dur
ing the year, and made a neat applca-
ton to human life. She pointed out the
value of practical education TO every
young woman. The farewells to Alma
Mater, faculty and class were spoken in
a feeling manner and won for Miss
White prolonged applause.
Col. Robert White, who has officiated
in a similar capacity for the past ten
years, then delivered brief address in
his happiest vein, and conferred the
diplomas and honors upon the grad
yates. A silver Tyre and a beautiful
flower was awarded TO each OF the fol-
lowing young ladies; Miss Carrie Cross
ley, first honor in vocal culture; Miss
Mollie E. Kraft, first honor in junior
class In collegiate course. Diplomas
xvo-a oonfarrad uDon the fair graduates