Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-25

of MISS Lucy hODlusOH. ms W"
very pleasing feature of the pro-
gramme, and the excellent manner IN
which the chorus was rendered was one
of the strongest arguments for music
in the public schools.
Miss Lydia McNash, of Webster
school. recited an amusing story OF
search for a pastor. 1t was entitled:
"Wanted-A Pastor Miss McNash's
number was very pleasing and was well
received.
"The Tall Girl was the unique sub
iect of an essay by Miss Lila ] Rabel,
of Washington school. She dwelt
humorously upon the advantages of
height, and made many points at the
expense of those who are short in stat
ure. demonstrating conclusively that it
was wise poet who described his ideal
beauty as tall and divinely fair" 1t
was an admirable paper, one OF the
best of the evening.
Miss Augusta Bonnheim, OF Clay
school. delivered an original Grafton in
the German language, subject: Die
Freuen Weber Won Weinsberg." 1t
was brief and was we'll spoken.
After another pleasing selection by
the orchestra, Miss Grace Reich, of
Clay school, delivered one of the best
recitations of the evening. The sub
ject was Karl, the Martyr" a very
difficult and very pleasing selection.
Miss Reich's delivery was marked by
an ease and grace which denoted nat
ural ability as we'll as careful and in
telligent study.
Cuba Libre" was the theme of an
Grafton by Harry A. Tape, of Richie
school. 1t was clear and concise ex-
PLANTATION of Cuba's cause, manly de-
tense of the struggle for liberty, and a
glowing prediction of success to the
arms of the patriotic soldiers. Mr..
Tape spoke in clear, ringing voice
and with an earnestness which won for
him most generous applause.
A humorous selection, entitled cor
Pickett's Nell was recited by Miss
Anna Marie Weitzel, of Centre school,
II was description of courtship down
on the farm and was splendidly de-
livered.
Miss Bessie A. Wincher, of Madison
school, also selected humorous poem,
entitled THE Debating Society" de-
scriptive of the speeches made for and
against the suppression of the press at
the meeting of rural organization.
She received liberal and richly merited
applause.
Miss Flora HaGedorn, OF Richie
school, followed with a recitation in
German. entitled STREET Zwischen
Fele und Baum" 1t was well deliver
ed and we'll received. The band then |
rendered another selection.
The valedictorian was Harry Elson |
Brunette, of Webster school. His SUBJ
ject was What Next?" He said the |
answer to the two words would form
taiisman as potent in shaping des
tiny as was Aladdins lamp Of old He
referred to the commencement as the !
goal of every students ambition. He
thanked the teachers for their pains
taking efforts, and the Board of Edu-
cation for giving the class such splen-
did facilities fer obtaining an educa-
ton. His farewell to the teachers,
school and class were brief but were
spoken in a very feeling manner. When
he concluded the applause was hearty
and continuous.
The diplomas were presented by j. A.
Jefferson, Esq, President of the Board
of Education, who made brief but
very happy address to the audience and
the class. He regarded the presence Of
such a large audience as proof of the
fact that the love of education lies
close to the hearts Of the people. He
compimented and congratulated the
class, and spoke to them Of the oppor-
tunities which are afforded, opportuni-
ties which they are better fitted to meet
by reason of their course Of study in
the public schools.
Prof. c. S. Brilles addressed the class
briefly on the subject Of the study Of
science of government and the duties
Of citizenship. On behalf Of Hanson
Criswell, Esq, he presented a gold
medal for attaining the highest aver
age in science of government to Miss
Jessie Anna Shields, of Webster school.
The exercises were closed with bene-
diction by the Rev. DR.. Cunningham.
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