Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-24

enable Columbus to fit out his expedi-
ton. She referred to the service OF
women, through their contributions In
money. and their services as nurses, IN
times OF war. She proudly pointed to
the women who had attained eminence
in the world OF letters and in education
al fields. All avenues of business and
all the professions, are now open TO the
sex. and woman is ranking with man.
In her new sphere of usefulness, she
added that woman should not forget
home. where she shines as queen.
Kentucky Philosophy was the sub
jecs of a negro dialect poem, which was
recited by Miss Bess McGranahan. 1t
was difficult selection, but was read
in a faultless manner, proving Miss
McGranahan to possess exceptional
Evolutionary ability.
Il Would That My Love- was the
subject of very pleasing vocal selec-
ton, sung by double Quartette COM
posed of Miases Lydia McNash, Carrie
H. Hanauer, Agilla F. Comerford. Bess
McGranahan. Lulu NJ. Ferguson, Jessie
A. Shields. Emma D. Troll. and Dor
eta Morgan. The young ladies were
rewarded with appreciauve applause.
Success In life" was the theme dis
cussed by Miss Bertha A. Rothermund.
She spoke of the goals for which people
strive and pointed out that emlnence
in certain respects does not alone con-
stitute true success. She dwelt upon
the opportunities which are presented
in America, for one to rise TO the
greatest heights by his own unaided
efforts. She mentioned some OF the
qualities essential to success-nign
purpose, and righteous persistence;
and come Of the Observation-Disclosures
enee, Incidence, lack OF character
The opportunity TO become great, is
not afforded to all. but all should per-
form their duty as they find it, and
prove themselves worthy to enter that
eternal life which is the goal OF all hui
man endeavor.
Miss Frances Blanche Emery very
skillfully executed upon the piano
"Grande Polkade Concert" by Homer
Bartlett. She was rewarded with APP
preciative applause. The orchestra
then played a spirited selection in
rag" time.
The valedictorian was Miss Laura
E. Crago, whose subject was "Provi-
dence in Human Affairs" She quoted
Shakespeares lines, There's Diyin-
ity which shapes our ends, rough hew
them how we may" which she said
were as true now as when written by
the immortal bard, and have been true
all through the ages. She gave numer-
GUS examples from history of the in
tervention of Providence in the affairs
Of men. She saw a Divine hand guild
ing the destinies Of this nation, and
expressed the conviction that the same
Power will cause the American arms
to triumph over Spain. She thanked
the Board Of Education for establish
ing the High school, and enabling the
children of Wheeling to secure an edu-
cation in the higher branches. She
said farewell to Superintendent, Prin-
cipal and teachers, and spoke feelingly
to the members Of the class. Her de-
livery was excellent. She was warmly
applauded when she concluded.
Superintendent w. H. Anderson
made few remarks before the diplo
mas were distributed. He said he had
been puzzled about the word com
mencement,' which he had regarded
as a misnomer; but upon further
thought, ne concluded II was dll right.
The diploma Is sort Of prima facie
evidence that the owner has accom-
plished something. Supt. Anderson
then turned to the class, and gave
them some good advice.
The diplomas were presented by
President ]. A. Jefferson, Of the Board
of Education, who also made a brief
address. He said he esteemed it an
honor to present the diplomas at the
close of the last year under the old
system, and the first year under the
new He felt sure that the audience
would agree with him that the mem
bers Of the class had learned their
lessons well, and that the diplomas
would be most worthily bestowed. He
asked the graduates to look upon their
diplomas not for their intrinsic worth,
but for all which they represent. The
diploma was a reward for earnest,
patient, and self-sacrificing effort.
The exercises were brought to
close with benedicton by the Rev.
Joseph Speers, pastor of the Second
PRESBYTERIAN church.