The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02
THEY'RE PROUD OF II.
Martins Ferry New Central school Ds',I-
Gated with Impressive ceremonics-Dr.
IIiI1er's Splendid AddrEss-A Csntata 20

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Martins Ferry New Central school De'iI-
Gated with Impressive CeremonicS-Dr.
IIiker,s Splendid Addrrss-A CRntata 20
be Given.
The dedlaatlon Of Martins Ferry's
splendid new school building on SAT-
urdny was a success.
The day was the most memorable
one In the public schools in every par
ticular. inc parade headed BY the
Grand opern House Sand OF Wheeling.
was n large one and an Immense crowd
assembled at the building TO Inspect 1t
and offend tho exercises. Music was
furnished by the band and the alumni
and patriotic songs were sung BY the
crowd.
T,he dedlcatory prayer by Rev DR.
], W. Rohlnq, OF the NJ. o. church, was
brief and appropriate. Mir. Nj. Md
redge, president Of the board OF edn-
cation. gave history OF the Martins
Ferry schools, dating back TO lS22,when
log cabin was occupied. He present.
Stewart who offered congratulations
and told Of tho publlc school system.
The chief address. by Rev. DR.. A. -
Rlker, of Wheeling, was a mastery
one, brlm full OF patriotism and oe-
cupicd twenty minutes. DR.. Rker was
frequently interrupted by enthusiastic
aDplnuse, Ills plain, otitsp0ken utter.
ances pleased everybody In his henri
Ing. on behalf OF the patriotic orders
he presented d large dag 10 the school
and this. together with the class col
ors. WAS proudly raised amid NocileF-
Gus cheering.
Mr.. A. W. Harris responded for the
schools In happy MANNER. He was
4 WH
told why the American flag should De
placed on every public school building,
and this he did we'll. Mr. ElllfritZ
received his full share OF applause.
The entertainment in the high schoo!
room on Saturday night was wortl
several times the price OF admission. IL
reflects great credit on the alumni, un-
der whose auspices II was given ana OF
which flfty.cight members were pres
ent. Standing room was nj q premium
and a neat sum was realized for the
tower clock fund,
The first part consisted OF literary
and musical numbers by the members
Of the alumni and every number was
well received. A. times the applause
was deafentng. Mrs. Flora Williams,
Prof. Edward B!umenberg aad Miss
Carrie Crossley responded 20 enchores
and gtIll the large audience wanted
moro. The second half OF the pro-
gramme consisted OF n spelling bee ana
this, too. was enjoyed, Owing 10 the
Length of the programme. the crowded
room and the time consumed IN choos-
Ing spoilers the spelling match lasted on.
Is a half hour. DIR ]. N. Blackford ana
Mrs, Frank Afccarty were the captains
and Superintendent Stewart ana
Thomas Mitchell pronounced the words,
using the McGuffey speller. Blactord's
side won. having thirteen left on the
floor to eleven by Mrs. McCarty.
Citizens and members OF the board OF
education have pledged themselves 10
take tickets TO the value OF 1856 for the
cantata. Ruth" to be given In April.
under the direction Of ]. c. Gray Tor
the purpose Of raising money for town
clock TO be placed in the Central school
tower. Many OF E9le citizens have not
vet boon seen and II Is tf1oGSht that
The guarantee can be considerably IN
creased.
About fifty persons will be in the cast,
Mrs. Flora Williams taking the lead
ing part. The cantafa will be render.
ed on two nights, probably April II and
is. The FIRST rehearsal will be next
Friday evening. Ruth" Is a beautiful
production and has been successfully
produced In some Of the large cities,
notably Washington, d. c., last win
ter and again this winter. All who
have seen q speak In very algh terms: