Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-10

ingtou. This was the valsLictory, and most
worthiIy was 1t bestowed. There were but
two graduates at Central this year, Miss
Patterson and Miss Kerdolf, and we VEN
ture to say that two more thoroughly worthy
Young ladies have not received diplomas in
any of our schools. Their essays were both
models of composition, and the delivery
was worthy Ofan elocutiOnist. Tue farewell
to scloOlmates and teachers evidently came
from the heart, and all present were deeply
moved. Many beautiful bouquets were be-
slowed on the fair valedictoria an, Is she
holds q high place tu the love and esteem OF
all who know her. 49,
instrumental Solo, (Thalberg,) ''Home,
Sweet Home.' Miss Chiffon.
Vocal Solo, (MilIard,) "Keturning," Miss
Annette Winsor.
A request was sent to Miss Cover to favor
the audience with u song, with which she
complied. We hardly have words with
which to express our admiration for this
beautiful song. The most difficult notes
were reached and dwelt upon with the ut
most ease. and u fiood of melody filled the
e ,om. The appliance which followed was
terrific, and could scarcely be quieted.
Acommitlee on spelling had been appoint
ed consisting OF Rev. Mr.. Kerr, Capt Andrews
aud Capt. Conner, to whom the written
spelling exercises had been submitted. Mr..
Kerr, chairman of said committee, made re-
port that all Of the contestants had done re-
mark ably we'll, but that Miss Lillian Wiley
was entitled to the prize, she having missed
only 20 out of 300 OF the hardest words In
our language. Miss Rosa Young was q close
contestant for this prize, having missed but
one word more than Miss Wiley. The ex-
animation was very rigid. NO one being
allowed to correct y word from the way 1t
was first written. The prize consisted OF
three handsome volumes, and Mr. Kerr, In Q
very appropriate little address, presented
them to the successful candidate.
Prof. Kramer, who has for three years
taught German ut Central, awarded a
prize, ''The German Ballad Book" to Miss
ton for the rapid progress she had made in
the study of that language.
Miss Mary Tucker received honorable
mention for having the highest grade of
daily recitations for the past year, she q
ing a grade above 80, and 100 being perfect.
Several names were called as being above
81 and 90, but We failed to get them.
There were several beautiful specimens of
shell work On exhibition, to which the at
tentlon Of the audience was called. Miss
Magrudsr Is the teacher in this branch, and
the work shown is highly creditable to her.
MIR. Rylani made the announcement that
DR.. Sullivan would net remain with US an
other year, and that his connection with the
school would close with the exercises.
While he regretted to lose DR.. Sullivan Is .
teacher, = preacher, and q citizen, he wished
TO announce that the trustees OF the college
would secure the services Of ssms good and
school would move on as ~harmoniously ~
heretofore. DR.. S. leaves many friends to
regret his departure from our midst
DR.. Sullivan then delivered . short, forci-
BILE address to the graduates, and presented
them their diplomas. He gave tho entire
school much good advice, and urged them
on In the path of learning. He expressed
regret at severing the pleasant relations he
sustained to the people of our city. but he
ShooSuS outy Cullcu AlIu ElD6" ucFo. ,rs.
Thus closed the exercises OF Central Col
lege. more u~npretending exhibition We
have never seen, nor one OF. more real
worth. We cannot speak too highly Of the
ESSAYS. The young ladies who read them
knew not who would be called upon until
thay saw the printed programme. They
were all we'll written, and the reading sur.
prised us, that there should be 80 many COED
readers and no bad ones. These essays were
the most interesting part OF the exercises,
which Is not generally.the case, as it is NO,
usual for an audience to understand one
half OF what is said, while in this instance il
any one failed to understand every word II
was no fault of the reader. In regard to the
graduating essays our notes are SO full OF
adjectives we cannot even read them, and
must merely say they were perfect In every
respect.
DIR. Sullivan has made many warm friends
during his residence in our city. and we do
not like to give him up. He will be q valu.
able acquisition to any place, and the good
wishes Of our entire community 60 with
him.