Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12


class seated in semi-circle upon the
stage which had been beautifully dec
Grated with flowers and draped with
the class colors, orange and blue. It
was charming and interesting sight,
the black costumes of the young men
forming a pleasing contrast with the
white gowns of the young women.
Rev. S. G. Ferguson, of the M. +.
church, South, delivered the invoca-
ton in which he asked the Almighty
to bestow upon the class leaving
school life His choicest blessings.
The class song, Spring Time,
was sung in a graceful and spirited
manner after which Miss Irene Beck,
the Glass Prophecies, graphically
portrayed the fate which would befall
each member. The essay was hum
orous. abounded in good points and
was received with hearty applause.
Mr.. Harold Bender gave splendid
sketch of 'Sir Walter Scott" in which
he proved himself thoroughly fami-
liar with the inspiring works of the
world renowned novelist. His thought
tul and carefully prepared essay was
we'll received by the audience.
Miss Mary Blue in her we'll written
essay on "Veneering" said: The
people who will succeed in this busy
world by perseverance, will be the
ones who have struggled on up the
road of improvement, sparing neither
pains nor time, until they have reach
ed the summit of success.
Mr.. William Boak chose for his
theme 1.-The Armenians," which was
replete with facts concerning this
much talked of people and was made
doubly interesting on the account of
the cruelties recently practiced by the
Turks. The forceiul and manly tone
in which this Grafton was delivered
was noticeable.
Miss Lula Stephens spoken a clear,
we'll modulated voice which made it
easy to listen to her With striking
logical and original arguments she
proved conclusively to all minds that
Labor is a Blessing Rather than a
Curse"
Miss Alice Rathman, on the mega
tive, with equally convincing reasons
refuted Miss Stephens assertions.
Both essays were meritorious and
elected applause.
A song "Who Knows What the
Bells Say?" was sung by the entire
class with vim and expression.
Miss Elizabeth Grozinger had evil
IDENTIFY studied her subject, means
Of Self Culture, with enthusiasm and
profit. She urged those who were
deprived of their rightful educational
advantages " oSSh CNSiy mSduS Oi
improving and developing their
latent talents. She said when young
men and voting women, Giter a long
day of work, spent the evening in
training the mind that they might
elevate themselves, it spoke of the
beginning of strong character.
Miss Daisy Rentch delivered the
"Fall of Pemberton Mill" with spirit
and grace and we'll deserved the
plaudits she received. She gives
promise of exceptional Evolutionary
talent.
The song and dance, Darling
Flo" by the band delighted the au-
dience.
Miss Alverta Schleuss set fort h
many valuable hints on the subject
of thrift" which could we'll be heed
ed and practiced by everyone. The
essay was we'll worded and was spok-
en- in a voice audible to ALL Much
praise was bestowed
Miss Josina Showers on public
Education in West Virginia" and ed
ucation in general, strongly urged
the young to bestow all their time.
talents and money in securing the
prize of education, and admonished
the parents to assist the children in
their efforts.
Mr. Wesley Small brought wildly
to the mind pictures OF Historical
Buildings" in all parts Of the world.
He closed by saying that none OF the