Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-10
The e. A. Seminary.

There are SOM features OF TINS 1n1tltutlon
which are peculiar. having been INTRODUCED in
h 1t some six years ago The managers require
al the exa limitations for the hsnors Of the school
to be written. Moreover. they have entirely
all public exhibition. In conse-
quence of these facts. its closing exercises do
not awaken ss general . popular interest ~ they
would otherwise do. Ell. 2. 80. r
In this article, We propose to limit our notice
to the exercises Of the closing day, Friday, June
Sd, which were witnessed by q small, select and
sppreciativs audience. A usual, the pro-
grsmme was an intermingiing Of music and es-
says. Al . whole, we would characterize the
performances IS unusually sxcellentiindeed. 1t IL
hut simpls truth to declare hat " Wers never
more agreebly entertained on . similar occa-
completeness which We're peculiarly refreshing
in these days Of Showy superficial shows.
We would like to speak OF each performance
in detail. but this ID impossible. We must.
therefore, connne ourselves to those which
made the despestimpression ON u. Despite the
fact that the piano did not seem . very perfect
instrumsnt, it was manifest that the instruction
given meritec Prof. Chaney's compliment to
Niss Craig, whom he pronounced the most supe-
rior teacher OF music in this portion ofthe west.
AlS AyAoWO4s1 AASo "S0pso VA ~
Miss Weidemeyer, Of Clinton. and Miss Powell,
Of Illinois, deserve special mention for their
excellsncs In this most beautiful accomplish
msnt. We are sorry that our young friend. Miss
Fannie Ireland, had no place assigned her in
the musical programme, Is We have learned
from those who witnessed the musical contest
for the medal. that abe astonishsd the committee
by the hrillisncy Of hsr performance for one 70
young.
The essays were msnifsstly the production Of
those who read them, while, with one or two
exceptions, they were good. There were three
which awakened special interest,". Miss Webb
read hers 20 well. as to inter est all who heard
Miss Weidemeysr's WAC an original. and indeed
. superior production, and fully sustained her
reputation rs the essay medalist OF syear ago
Ths most thoughtful. and, all things considered,
the star essay, was read by Miss Trimble. OF
Pisttsbury, whom we venture to pronounce,
though never having seen her before, the beat
mind Of the institution. The medal was awarded
Miss McWillians, also of Pisttsburg, for .
composition On ''The Old Schoolhouse, " which
we think, owing to the timidity ofthe authorsss
would have sounded better had 1t been read By
Aiss Webb or Miss Trimble.
The most interesting exercise Of the morning
Vas . musical address, accompanied by = fora
offering from the school to tbs graduates. Mia
Bertha schoaela performed her part with match
less grace. and drew tears from eyes whiel
are liale used to weep. This song, and th'
exceedingly touching and appropriate address
we learn sFe the production of the modest bu
gifted music teacher, Miss Craig. Of st. Louis
The graduates were six; Miss Bessie Gsttrell
Of Lees Summit; Miss Mary Webb. Of Nash
VILE, Tennessee; Miss Matte Weldemeyer, o
Clintoni Miss Amanda Trimble, Of Plattsbprg
and Misses Mary and Lizzie Young, daughter
OF our esteemed fellow-citizen DR.. Geo. "
Young. 1t is q fact, to which special attention
should be called, that these are the first diplo
mas awarded since Mr.. Quarles extended an.
remodeiled the course six years sgo. Thi
speaks volumes for the thoroughness and supe
riority Of the system. The first honor Of tn
class was awarded, BY special diploma, to Mis-
Bessie Gattrell, VINO has attended the institute
fur years.
There were four medals given. For spelling
to Miss Bessie GattIeli. For reading, to Mfs
Amanda Trimbls. For music, to Miss Mar,
Webb. For English Composition. to Mis-
Quincy MsWuliams.
1t was manifest to every one present that Mr.
Clancy and bis as.istspts bad done their worl
well, and : general reEFeft WIS felt that this wa
seminary. The Board Of Trustees Rayse sIecte,
Maj. II. Todd, OF Talsdega, Alabama, to taE
mis- place. Our interest IN the school prompt
rs 10 sSy that We hope he will prove equally
making the institution popular.