Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-27
SBGUIN COLLEGE.
rWENIY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT
EXERCISES LAST NIGHT
At III. Opera House An Excellent Programme
Rsndsrsd-Ths Class and the H0norS
Col. Whites Address.

The tweuty-SeVentl annual COnCSII ouu
commencement of the Seguin Business
College and Conservatory Of Music, took
place last evening at the Opera House. A
large and cultured audience, made up OF
alumni, friends, and patrons Of the instl-
tuition, listened to programme OF unusuAl
excellence, and bestowed unstinted ap-
plause upon the different performers. Inc
exercises were Of unusual interest from
the fact that male graduates were In the
class. for the first time IN the history Vi
the institution. The school now aims 10
give a practical business education 20
Young people Of both sexes, still preserving
the musical and English courses. Inc
past year was one OF the most successful
in the history Of the institution.
The stage last night was nandso mely
decorated with flowers and plants, ana
when the Young ladies IN costumes OF pure
white. took their seats, the enect was
charming. The class walked upon tue
stage TO the notes of pretty weaolns
march. skillfully executed upon TWO
pianos, bv Mrs. l.. Marstella aud D.
Hydinger, and Misses L. Davis ana M
Stab. They took seats IN seml-clrcle,
ana Mr. Rudolph c. Tape stepped 1ortn
to deliver the salutatory he spoke N Ia
clear, well modulaJed voice ne
coHtrasted past and present ed
ucationaI methods, and commendeu
the Seguin school for the practical nature
OF the instruction impaired there-lnstruc-
ton in shorthand, bookkeeping ana Ousl-
ness methods, which ENABLES graduates 10
step forth into positions OF trust IN the
mercantile professions. He closed by ex-
tending a welcome to friends and patrons
of the institution.
Miss Laura 5. Gray rendered a piano
solo in an admirable manner. She was
followed by Miss Grace Miller, pretty
winsome little girl, who sang Hide pc
hind the Door When Papa Comes" sue
was warmly applauded, and responder "
singing kissing Papa Through the Iele-
nbopen LET Not the Wreath Fall IN
finished" was the subject Of carel1liy
written essay by Miss Kate f. Knop. She
referred to the too common tendency 10 De-
come discouraged when reverseS are mot,
and mentioned patience, energy ana per-
sistency as essential attributes OF success
Miss Carrie c. Crossley, OF Martins
Ferry. a graduate Of the musical depart
ment, rendered a difficult piano selecllon
with a grace and artistic finish, which
proved that she merted the honors DE-
slowed upon her by the school MOI less
pleasing than her piano solo, were tne Two
vocal numbers which she rendered during
the evening. "Dance of JOY" and "Gradu'
ates Adieu.n Miss Crossley possesses
clear. sweet voice, Of considerable strength
which gives evidence Of careful culture
Each number was warmly applauded.
Miss Carrie Nj. Bechtler read an inter
esting and thoughtful paper upon PUSH,
emphasizing the potency OF that quallty as
q factor OF success, and giving many eX-
amples Of what has been accomplished py
energy and perseverance. GRIP, Glt
and Gumption" was the theme discussed by
Miss Lulu II. Downey, in an excellent eS-
say. delivered in pleasing manner.
Miss Laura 5. Gray, graduate IN the
English department, delivered al excellent
Grafton upon Woman" She dwelt upon
fine higher education, tdc attainments, and
the great posi- bihties opened up for her
sex bv the nineteenth century conception
of her sphere Of usefulness. Miss Gray $
delivery ygb9I eEcelIffffg5 ahhf1g &F EaHHaIrsy
March" was then rendered upon two pianos
by NJ sses NJ. Stab, M Fette, j. Helm
! bright, l. Lemon, l.. Altmyer and A.
Morris.
The second part of the programme was
opened with an instrumental quartette,
rendered in faultless manner by Misses
M. Kraft, 3. Green, &. Crossley and l..
GRAY Longing was the pleasing vocal
selection which was charmingly sung by
Miss Ida NJ. Mossburg. She was COM
PEELED TO respond to an encore
Miss Nellie STEELE made a very interest
ing "Plea for the present generation" de-
Tending the boys and girls OF the present
against invidious comparisons with tho
past She referred to many Of the customs
of re olden time treating the foibles and
shortcomings Of those who are the men
and women of to-day in humorous vein.
This number was an excellent one, both as
to composition and delivery.
Miss Lulu Lindemann, pretty little
miss of twelve years, sang when mamma
lets me out, in q way which so captivated
the audience that il insisted upon repati-
ton. Then Miss Mollie r. Kraft played
piano solo from Martha" which was well
received Miss Annie J. Volt read an eS-
say upon Echoes well worded compo-
tition, treating of tho influence Of past
events, upon the certaintes Of the present,
and probabilities of the future.
The valedictory was pronounced by Mr.,
Herman A. Hundt, Of the class Of 1913.
Richie public school he spoke OF the
value OF education, and especially that
which is practical; OF the grave RESPONSE
bilties OF life, and of the mingled feel
ings Of pain and pleasure suggested by the
termination OF school days. His farewells
to faculty, classmates and students were
spoken in feeling manner.
Col Robt. White presented the dipo-
mas, and gold and silver medals, TO the
graduates. making a brief but happy adj
dress. In the shorthand and typewriting
department, diplomas were conferred up
Misses Carrie NJ. Bachtler, Lulu II.
Downey, Laura A. Gray, Kate G. knop,
Nellie Z. STEELE, AnnaJ. Volt, aud Messrs.
Herman A. Huudt and Rudolph
II. Tape; in the bookkeeping department,
Messrs. Hundt and Tape and Miss Knop;
in the musical department. Miss Mollie h.
Kraft and Miss Carrie +. Crossley; in the
English department, Miss Laura ). Gray
Gold medals were awarded to the follow
ing named graduates Miss Gray, Miss
Crossley. Miss Kraft, MIR. Hundt; silver
medal, junior class, Miss Jessie M. Helm
bright; silver medal for highest speed and
accuracy IN typewritiDg, Miss Anna j.
Woit.
After ammo uncing the honors. Colonel
White stated that Mi IS Gray was the sec
ond graduate who had entered the primary
grade in the college, and taken the entire
course AS a special honor the faculty
presented her with a handsome gold ring,
set with pearls and emeralds Miss Gray
also received a gold watch from her
parents. Miss Kraft was presented WITH
handsome jewel case and book Of poems
from friends. All the youEg ladies receiY-
ed handsome flowers.
LAST EVENINGS CONCERT
One of the Most Successful NJ usIeAl Events