Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-06-22
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lected the topic Citizens of Ancient
Rome. was a very clever production
and quite favOrably received by the au-
dience.
@. w. Alexander, in a clear and de-
hberate manner, delivered a fine ora
tiOu on "GumptiOn and Grit" Several
instances were brought forward as ex-
amples of his subject, notably that OF
Gen. Grant Mr. Alexander received a
liberal share Of applause.
The Glass History" by ]. w. Hugus,
was decidedly an interesting paper.
Mr. II. claimed for the class Of 80 that
it was the smartest one ever turned
our from the institution, and closed
with Rip Van Wrinkles toast. May
they all live long and be happy"
VIM. L. Gelleiand pronounced an ex-
cellent GRAFTON on Americas Greatest
Statesmen" He received the closest
attention and wound up with England
has her Gladstone. Germany her Bis
marck, but America has lost her Jame1
G.. Blaine"
j. II. Devries had a we'll prepared
essay on Behavior" but being some
what embarrassed. he could not be
heard we'll throughout the auditorium.
American Life was the subject Of
O.. E. WAREHOUSES; grafton. The sub
lac- was ably treated and the address
splendidly delivered
:. b. Gitn read an excellent essay
ON What Civilization has not Accom-
plished.' The Battle OF Saratoga"
was an Grafton by j. II. MONTGOMERY.
who both sketched and spoke his pro
duction we'll.
"Montani Semper Liberi," was the
theme Of y. N. Robb's essay. which was
ably handled
III. H. RusselPs grafton on the "Le-
gends Of Our Valley" was clear. con-
else and interesting production. deliv-
cred very calmly and acceptably.
Warning Forces was we'll treated
by G.. K. Tinker.
and What Next?" an essay by NJ.
o. Hart. was a tine production. showing
much thought and care in its prepara-
ton. He was loudly applauded at the
conclusion.
A. A. Wilson grated on a Gentle
man Of the NHiteenth Century His
GRAFTON was very timely and well re-
ceiyed by the audience.
"Charlamagne" formed the subject
Of the essay by W. Clyde North. The
paper was q splendid one and highly
c0mplimented.
A. T. Kasley treated the audience TO
quite q unique grafton on the topic
What Shall We Invest?' It was list 2
ened 70 with much interest.
"The Last Decades Progress in Sci
euce by II. C. Hazlett, was a sple1 dis
essay, showing the writer to be a young
man of brilliant attainments.
Walter c. Sweeney gave a fine ora
tion on the subject Of ''WOman's In
fu5nce' The subject was well treat
ed and listened to with much interest
q. A. Pryor was the class prophet
and well did he acQuit himself. His
. prophecy was delivered in a poem,
which sketched each member of the
class OF '95 thirty years hence. He was
loudly applauded at the conclusion.
"Aristocracy Of Minds" was a we'll
prepared and well delivered Grafton by
c. j.. Caldwell.
An essay entitled Hannibal and
Napoleon was deliberately treated by
Jesse Wheat Spidel He was warmly
applauded at the conclusion Of his es-
say.
II. G. Wagner's grafton. American
Patriotism" was a carefully prepared
production. ably delivered and most ac-
coprably received.
The "Yaledictory" was entrusted to
Joseph Randolph Naylor and it could
not have possibly been assigned 20 bet
ter hands IL was a splendid produc-
tion throughout, and the mastery man
ner In which it was delivered showed
. the speakers splendid powers Of ora
. tory TO great advantage. Mr.. Naylor
+ received the warmest plaudiJs from thA
entire audience.
Prof Birch here announced that the
f presentation of diplomas would be held
at the intersection Of Fourteenth and
f Eof streets. A general rush was at
once made for this point and soon an
f immense crowd had collected to wit
ness the finale of this commencement.
f The battalion under command of Major
Hazlett gave q very credirable dress
parade At attention TO orders" the