The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-07
A BRILLIANT START
THE THIRD YEAR GLASS GAVE a
VERY INTERESTING AND EN-
PERTAINING PROGRAM
ACCORDING TO The
PACE SET BY THE Third YEAR
cLASS-wE SHALL EXPECT Il
SOME EXCELLENT THINGS
FROM THE OTHERS.

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The commencement exercises OF
the Normal School began last even
ing when the Third Year class rem
dered an excellent program before a
large audience. This is the first year
this class has given program.
There is just the right Kind of feel
ing between the different classes to
make the programs spicy.
The exercises opened with Los
ing Mr.. Stubbins,'' recited by Miss
Julia Hurst in a pleasing manner.
The door-keeper allowed people to
enter during the recitation, which
kept the audience from hearing well.
Dana Feather. gave the history OF
the class and the yell was given, an
swered by the juniors on tin horns.
Guy Burnside was the class orator
and THE Louisiana Purchase was
his subject He told all about it.
"Jem's Last Ride" an excellent Sc
lection, was recited by Miss Stella
Woofter.
Frank Reeves was the grumbler
and he grumbled we'll.
The class Except the grumbler)
voted to admit junior and William
Kennedy was admitted. On behalf
of the Junior class he presented
bottle of milk to the Third Year
class. 1t was received by Miss Zoe
Wade for the class. Both made neat
little speeches.
A member of the Second Year
class was then called for. After.
half an hours search Miss Matte
Cummins was found and to her, E.
c. Wilson, on behalf of the Third
Year class, presented a small Ian
tern which was accepted.
"Somedoin's," by Oliver Shurtlef,
showed hard work in the prepare
ton. He was the artist and his pic
lures showed great skill in drawing.
Carney Christie gave a recitation
and to know that he recited is to
know that he recited we'll.
Miss Rena Grow read the last will
and testament of the class.
Piano selections were rendered by
Miss Bertha Pople and Miss Lucy
Morrow Miss Nellie Brant was un-
able to be present to give the piano
solo for which she was on the pro-
gram and instead, Miss Whipplinger,
of Cassell. Germany, gave two vocal
selections which were highly enjoy
ed by the audience. Miss Whipplin-
ger is a graduate of Leipsic Conser-
yatory of Music and thoroughly I'M
lderstands music. She is sister OF
DR.. Whipplinser. of Holyoke College.
She will remain here the guest OF
Miss olive Ross for a few weeks, af-
ter which Miss Ross will accompany
her to her home
The exercises were ended by the
forming of a circle by the class and
repeating the yell which was again
answered by the juniors on tin
horns.
Shakespsran Contest.
Tonight the Shakesperian contest
will be held. The following is the
program:
Music.
The Closet scene-Hamlet, Isa
Hawkins.
Act /, scene HIKING Richard
III, Carney Christie.
ophelia Mad Scene-Hamlet Ethel
Grim.
The Ghost Scene-Hamlet, ). WAL
ter Reeves.
Banquet scene-Macbeth. Stella
Bosworth.
Othello.s Speech to the Council,
Othello, Mabel Ballah.
The Stabbing Scene-Othello, Alta
Smith.
Music.
Decision of Judges.
Prize $50 in gold.
Recitation Contest.
Tomorrow evening will be held
the recitation contest The following
is the program:
Musical Selection.
The Legend of the Organ Builder:
Julia C. R. Dorr. Stella Woofter.
How Peggy Held the Fort-Efsl liza,
beth Stuart Phelps, Georgia Straight
Abner Barrow-Richard Harding
Davis, Stella Bosworth.
Music.
The story of Patsy Douglas
wiggin, Blanche Grove
Frantzw Hawks. Lille
:Carpen ter
The Teno a Runner. & or "a:
Mnsgraye.
star Bril- Col Mabel