Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-18

ance of a Large Crowd OF Patrons
and Friends of the Institute-The
vxercises Were Creditable and
vsrv Interesting-The Efforts Of
+ha Graduates Officers of the
Cadet Corps During the Coming
Year.
There is a military flavor about the
commandments of the Linsly lnsu-
..o which distinguishes them from the
..;,g exercises of other schools in
.Dis section, but aside from this fact
IL rinsly standard is high, and the
.,orcises are always very interesting.
Yesterdays commencement was not an
..oontion TO the rule. 1t was held, as
,o. boen the custom for number OF
,.sars at the State Fair grounds. The
heather was threatening during the
e,rIv afternoon, but Notwithstanding
.ae fact. an audience of about 1880
,oreons assembled in the grand stand
"a listen TO the efforts Of the graduates,
.,d 10 reward them with appreciative
applause.
The Cadet Corps assembled at the
armorv and marched over to the
erounds shortly before two o'clock,
headed by the full Opera House band.
The bows presented handsome ap-
nearance in their uniforms, and their
marching was the subject of much
favorable comment. Upon returning
from the grounds the graduates who
Md given their Announcements into
HE hands of their successors, marched
n front of the corps. All wore white
duck trousers.
The opening prayer was made by the
Rev. Joseph Speers, pastor of the Sec
end Presbyterian church. Then, after
selection of the band, Mr.. William J.
Kennedy delivered the salutatory. He
selected as his subject THE Second
Duty of the Citizen" and delivered an
excellent grafton. He pointed out some
Of the evils resulting from indifference
as to the primary elections, and urged
attendance at the primaries as the
second duty of voters. The man who
does not take advantage Of his oppor-
tunity TO have a voice in the selection
Of his party candidates, should not
complain if the candidates do not suit
him. There is often a great deal of
political jobbery at the primaries. Mr..
Kennedy welcomed the audience in a
lew well chosen words.
The Decline of Spain" was the sub
ject of patriotic effort by Mr.. Joseph
II. Reass. He treated his theme in a
historical way, dwelling upon the for
mer greatness of Spain, and of its
gradual decline, until it no longer ranks
with the great powers. He mentioned
The present war, and predicted success
for the American arms.
Mr. Hervey +. Carriers theme was
"Dav Dreams and Realities" in which
he pointed out the difference between
the seeming and the real. He depre-
Gated the disposition of many to wait,
Micawber-like. for something to turn
up Success is achieved by those who
are up and doing"
ssrTh n
Fulton Herald" 1t was the class
prophecy Mr.. Carroll made his pre-
Gictions in the form of imaginary items
which he read from a newspaper that
he held in his hands. 1t was very in
toresting paper, replete with humor,
which was keenly appreciated by
friends of the class. When Mr.. Carroll
concluded the band rendered a selec
sion.
Mr. Herbert O. Baer's Grafton on
"Semper Primus' was an excellent
effort This is busy world and all
cannot be first, but he showed how
one may succeed with energy and the
proper determination. He emphasized
the Importance of activity. Nothing
comes to the person who waits. 1t is
he who takes advantage of his oppor-
tunities who achieves success.
"Scotlands Hero was the subject
of a splendid address by Edwin ].
Schaub. He gave an historical ac-
count of the military achievements OF
William Wallace and of his tragic
death. His lofty character, sublime
patriotism and manly virtues were ex-
tolled in beautiful language. Mr..
Shaub won warm applause.
Our Nations Honor was the theme
discussed by Guy B. Beabout He
gave glowing description of the birth
q freedom in 1776, and referred to the
intense patriotism characteristic of
Americans. He contrasted this coun-
Try with Europe, to the disadvantage
Of the latter, mentioning many privi-
leses which are the prerogatives of
American citizenship. He closed with
a splendid tribute to Old Glory.
An original poem on THE Glass"
was read by James w. Wilkinson. He
tod in rhyme many of the jokes OF