The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-06-25

me twentieth annual commencement
exercises OF the Wheeling public schools
were held last night at the Grand opera
house, in the presence OF an immense
crowd. There were fIfty-one graduates
and their parents and friends turned out
en- masse, packing the auditorium and
gallery until there was not even stand
Ing room.
The stage was tastefully banked in
po;ted plants, and the gay summer cos
tunes OF the fairer portion Of the audi
enee further enhanced the pretty spec
tacle afforded by the massing of the
graduating class in attractive array.
The performances were OF high order
Of merit without exception, and were
diversified enough TO suit all tastes
The Opera House orchestra Interpreted
the programme with many of Its cholc-
est selections. The only thing to mar
the enjoyment was the heat. but even
this was forgotten in the rapt attention
paid me various performances. Taken
on whole, Il wRs the most satisfactory
commencement yet held under the same
dienco Join In this opinion.
IL was but few minutes after s
o'clock when, to the stirring strains OF
] the march played by the orchestra, the
graduates marched out and took their
places on the stage. They formed a
very pretty picture, the girls sitting 10
the front and the boys TO the rear Their
entrance was loudly applauded. Prayer
was offered by Rev. d. a. Cunningham,
d. D., Of the First Presbyterian church.
During the prayer the graduates re-
manned standing, After the very ear
nest prayer by Dr. Cunningham. Super
intendcnt Anderson made a brief adj
dress IN which he hmented the fact
that large enough hail could not be
secured TO seat all those wishing 10 at
tend the commencement. He asked that
any discomfort suffered be looked over.
and that close attention be given 10 the
performances.
Harry W. Gee delivered the saluta-
tory in a clear, well modulated voice.
After reviewing the work OF the class,
which consisted OF hfty-siN graduates,
the number with which the year was
begun, he claimed among other things
that the class had reason TO feel proud
OF itself He then extended a cordial
welcome In behalf OF the class OF 81.
a splendldly written essay, brimful Of
humor. was Three Events In a Boys
Lifc." contributed by Harry W, Brown
ing The two chief events, his first pair
OF pants and graduation day. were well
described, and In fact hts essay through
out was very credltable.
An grafton, Heroes and HerOlsm,"
was delivered by Harvey NJ. Carter. He
eulogiZed the men whose deeds were i'm
PEELED by none but the worthiest mo-
FkF. Fa1nHa Rf
brave firemen. Others worthy OF fame
are inventors and bcnefactors OF man
kind in general. The speaker has good
delivery.
Humorous Recitation.
Ella B. Chew recited mo. 5 Collect
Street" IN very charming manner.
The selection admits Of good dialect
work, and Miss Chew was fully equal
TO the task. II was a humorous recita-
ton and was interpreted with good eff
feet as was attested by the laughter and
applause won from the audience.
The next number was another recita-
ton. rendered by AGillta FPanze! Com
ertord. Her selection, Her ladies
Picture" IL very difficult and calls for
a display IT considerable dramatic nbll-
ity, which was forthcoming. The rem
dltlon was excellent and enjoyable.
a selection by the orchestra formed a
pleasing prelude TO the next perform
ancc. a recitation by Eva Laura CraEo.
II was "a Vision OF Prohibition" stir
ring and uplifting in Its character, and
Miss Crago reclted II In a manner which
showed rare proficiency in the elocu-
tlonary art.
a very timely grafton was that de-
llvered by David 4. Ellfngham. and his
treatment OF Ancient and Modern
Greece" was not only entertaining but
Instructive as well. His cnunclation ana
delivery were all that could be desired.
A feature OF the exercises was the girl
chorus. which sang that ever popular
"Old Folks at Home" The old melody
was given with a true conception that
appealed TO the audience. The white
nibnd performers stood IN three rows.
and formed a pretty spectacle. They
paid close attention to the baton swung
by Miss Lucy Robinson, music direc-
tress.
The chorus was followed by n recita-
lion. "Wante,i-A Pastor" delivered by
Lydia McNash. The tue Is sugEtsl NV,
OF the spirit OF the selection, ana u was
wolf brought out in Miss McNash's
clever rendition. -,
lila j. Rabel had in "The Tail Girl
n well written essay, displaying much
original humor Without dispardge-
mont TO the other performances, II can
no soid that none was so enjoyed as the
eulbgy on the girl that Is "divlnely tail
The work In the German department
waa well illustrated In die treuen
Weber Won Weins5urg rendered Wy
Augusta Bonnhem. IL was gwen 10
tbs evident appreciation OF all who I'M
dsrsto6d the Language Of Der Natcrland.
m. orchestra then discoursed med
Low after which Grace Reich rcclted
"Ly,rI the Martyr" Miss Reich Is PC
cuil1rly adapted for productions requlr-
I,r. dramatic force and fire. Combined
Win these gifts, careful training added
,bc dnish necessary. The audience ten
dcred her liberal applause when she con-
cluded her superb effort 49,
Harry a. Tape had an Grafton mat
would have been worthy OF muGh olutr
,'rnJnatr In HE Cuba Liblc" he struck
~ sSsr,,n dive chord and his Grafton was
delivered with carnestness and feeling.
GaslIc; good delivery, his Grafton also
showed good composition
Annie Marie Weltzell had = recitation
MI v,3s greatly enjoyed, "OI Pickctts
Ncli'' and she gave II with charming
M ,uraincsa. During Its rendition me
5TJIcnce was frequently convulsed with
XII the Rotations given last night
were very enjoyable. The next ana Hls'
W., .T,ba Debating Society,"" contribu-
vi bv Bessie o. wIncher Her por-
travail OF the country debating society
,."S oulte fetching. and she made wise
choice In choosing this selection.
Flora Hagednrn spoke In German.
ebo had good delivery and was warmly
.nr,nIInsnted for her effort, "Strcit
Zw,Iacbrn Fela uud Baum
The last literary performance wac inc
v,Icdlctory. Harry Elson Brumelir. 70
whom ID had been naSlEn'd' WIS eHual