Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-26
CLOSING EXERCISES
OF The MARTINS FERRY AND BRIDGEPORT
HIGH SCHOOLS
Brigh! Young Ladies il Charming Attire, and
Sober Young Men, Bid Farewell 70
School Life-Ths Essays
and Music.


The twenty-frst annual commence
ment exercises of the Martins Ferry
High School took place last night, and
eight mares were added to the alumni
of the institution. The coy Opera
House, in which the exercises were
given, was completely filed. From the
stage the scene was inspiring. The
audience was a fashionable one, and
there was presence of bright costumes
and waving fans which lent an air OF
animation. Not less pleasing was
the view Of the stage, On each side
was banked a profusion of palms, aca-
cias and ferns judiciously arranged.
Bright blossoms and exOticS were taste
fully placed at other points, the Whole
producing a charming effect. An
arch of white cloth arose from the
stage, and from its center hung the
white figures "'93." The graduates
sat in q semi-circle, and the principal,
Prof. Mannix, and teachers occupied
seats in the background.
The music was furnished by the
Opera House Orchestra, OF wheeling
Precisely at eight o'clock the ryth mic
tones OF march were heard and the
the members Of the class took their
places upon the stage. The two yourg
ladies looked lovely in costumes
of pure white, and the boys wore the
conventional black. After a ferVent
invocation by Rev, A. E, Brownlee, the
orchestra rendered another selection,
Informing, noon and night" Then
Prof. Mannix, who gracefully officiated
as master of ceremonies, introduced
Miss Mary V. Thomas. Miss Thomas
read carefully prepared paper upon
"Prehistoric man OF our vicinity" Her
voice was clear, and her delivery fault
less. She briefly referred to the exist
ence of q race now extinct, ana In
dulged in some interesting speculatlons
regarding the habits and customs OF
the primal race in America. The paper
gave evidence Of careful research and
considerable thought. 1t was also local
in nature, as the recent disclosures at
Walnut Grove were touched orle1y.
Miss Thomas was warmly applauded
when she concluded.
Chas. Liphardt selected push" as
the theme for forcible and entertain
ing grafton. He showed that success Is
only attained by honest, persistent ef-
fort. Perseverance and pluck were
mentioned as the prime factors in
achieving greatness. When the ap-
nlause which followed this number sub
sided, the orchestra played the polka
BELL Solo"
"Feudalism" was the title OF a paper
read by ]. Wightman Frazier. IL was
historical in its nature, and OF compre-
hensiye scope, but the subject was
treated in an interesting manner, and
deserved the applause which 1t re-
ceived. One Of the most interesting
orations was that OF j. Everett
Ring, of Portland, Ohio. Mr..
Ring dealt with that peculiar
product Of modern politics, "The Mug
wump." He defined the mugwumps
as the independent voter, the man who
dares TO exercise the right OF suffrage
according TO his best Judgment, and
who is a stranger to the corruption and
Fred G. Williams read an essay upon
THE Value Of Good Roads" He DEM
onstrated the Importance OF maintain
ing good public highways, showing that
they are conducive to betterment in
the condition OF th agriculture and COM
mercial interests Of the nation. The
paper was replete with valuable sugges-
lions. Miss Estella Lewis was next
upon the programme, but Superinteh-
dent Mannix announced that although
present, she would be unable TO read
her paper upon "Woman's Work" hav-
ing recently recovered from an illness
of five weeks duration. The audience
was deeply disappointed.
An unique medley was played oy the
orchestra, and the Superintendent intro
duced the next speaker, A. Thurman
Selby. Mr.. Selby's topic was, Great,
But Unhonored," and he handled it in
excellent style. Appropriate illustra-
lions added interest TO tire subject. DE
showed that fame is the result OF oppor-
tunity accepted, and many OF the true
heroes and heroines Of the world are
found in the humblest walks OF life.
James Sweeney closed the programme
with en- Grafton upon popular Mis-
takes" He enumerated some OF the
national evils, as unrestricted immigra-
ton and impure politics, and made a
plea for female suffrage. He was lioer'
ally applauded.
After an excellent number by the or
chestra, came the distribution OF diplo'
mas by Superintendent j. Z. Mannix.
Prof. Mannix made brief remarks con-
tanning wholesome advice to the class,
aud complimented them upon the prof.
cheney which they attained in their
studies. He also commended the teach
ers for their earnest efforts. Benedlctlon
was then pronounced by Rev. Morse.
After the exercises, the graduates
and members OF the Alumni repaired &c
the BaYless House, where reception
and banquet took place. The following
programme was rendered:
Address to the Glass OF '93........L. Rothermunt
| A Letter From China. .--Msggle kAIStol
Poem. Oo4a u S5OHt
Recitation ................~.. Mary DAVIDSON
Readln ehnle hSSte
/ The Absent Members. ..............E: h. McC mo'
Our Inevitable Calling .,..........Cleo Anthony
Till We Meet Again......,..........Ch ss Morrlsot
Solo. hGs, Flora l!lAns
Fare veil Aille Nlihatnsot
| Toast MaSter...,.,.,.... ...'''~h' A D1~oAAO1'
During the banquet the graduates Of
the class Of 93 were made members Of
the Alumni.
BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.