Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-07
Commencement Exercises Of Cen
trail College.

trail College.
Among the institutions of learning in our
state, Central Female College steps gr.ndly to
the front, and assumes her legitimate. place
among the first and best.
The commencement exercises began by the
examination of the different classes ut the col
lege building on Tuesday. May y, and contIn-
ued, Saturday and Sunday excepted, TIL Tues
day, June }. In all departments these exami-
nations were entirely satisfactory to the patrons,
visitors and faculty the pupils cvlnclng through
out a familiarity with the studies pursued that
reflects great credit upon President Williams
ana the accomplished and scholarly corps OF
teachers.
On Sunday, June l, the commencement GER
mon was preached by Rev. K. X. Miller, oil ST.
Joseph. His sermon was appropriate to the oc-
casion, and u finished literary production. The
speaker impressed all with the of the
choice that had selected him as the orator OF the
day. We had the good fortune to procure the
closing portion of this admirable address,, the
publication OF which, however, Tor want of
space We are compelled to defer until our next
Issue. The sermon In the evening was preached
by Rev. w. g. Miller, the president elect. 1t
was an able, earnest and eloquent disquisition
upon ''Moral Courage
MONDAY EVENING.
Or Monday evening, June 9, there was a lit
erary and musical entertainment at the opera
house. AT an early hour the large house was
comfortably filed with an appreciative and in
t~elligent audience. The programme opened with
q recitation i'll concert by the elocution class oil
twenty-five young ladies'. This wss the best
performance of the kind we have ever heard and
unlike most of these readings. was enjoyed by
the audience. Following this came an lnstru-
mental duet, La Biladlne." by Misses Spur
geon and Corder. These young ladies played
with fine expression, and succeeded in bringing
out the exceeding beauty of this truly beautiful
duet.
Miss Fannie P. Bayliss then reclted, with fine
effect, the famous poem, 1.-The Leak in the
Dyke" The little hero's action never received
juster appreciation than Was exhibited by the
fair reader.
The piano solo, Louisville March, varied.
by Miss Rebscca Williams. was a little gem. and
the young performer merited the hearty applause
she received.
"Mrs. Cuudle's Lecture on Shirt Buttons"
read by Miss Matte KerdolG, made one shiver.
as she faithfully define ated the character, and
repeated the honely and homelike sentences ac-
credited to Mrs. c., and SO often repeated in
domestic life.
The button destroying lecture was followed
by a vocal duet, 60. Vert Thou in the Cauld
Blast by Misses Williams aud Owens. The
blast might have been ''cauld.'' but the music
OF the two voices CAME to Ills warm and fresh us
a dew-drop on u summer morn.
''Aslcep ut the Switch u recitation, by Miss
SallIe Duling, was rendered IN fine dramatic
style. She has developed talents rs a reader
that give her a place among the first in a class OF
extraordinary excellence.
Vocal solo, Cloves Request by Miss Mat
tie Kerdolf. 1t has never been our pleasure to
listen to IL request of the kind fall from sweeter
lips or sung by a voice of purer melody.
Yesterday, To-day and Forever" was-no.
is-the theme OF an original poem by Miss Lou
G. Sans. 1t is a production Of the genius Of to-
day, filled with the recollections and memories
of yesterday, and deserves to live f~orever-purt
and chaste as the mind that produced it. tender
as the heart that inspired it, and immortal al
the soul that conceived it.
Part second was opened by a piano solo, Ger
man Triumphal March, by MissMary Prowers
The rendition of this selection was u triumph
for the young lady. whose exquisite touch ane
skill added fresh beauty to this popular march
Recitation 1.-The Modern CAIN" by Miss iuli
8. Plattenburg. Miss Yula was among the clos
Il , " ~ hiSooA " - 0h'
reading, and her right to this distinction wa
fully sustained.
Piano solo, "La voix du Ciel.'' by Miss Min
ME l.. RoBards. This was one of the most bril-
liant performances of the evening, and drew
from the audience deserved recognition.
Requests having been sent up. Mr.. William
succeedei in inducing Miss Ethel Prouse, o
st. Joseph, to recite that touching poem, MAR
gerry Gray" OF course she felt great reluc
lance in acceding to the request, but she has n
occasion to regret her compliance. The piec
was rendered in q style that would have don
credit to an old theatrical performer, and sh
completely won the hearts Of the audience. He
every motion was graceful, her artIoul ton per
feet, and her facial expression conveyed he
meaning almost rs 1ntelligently as her. words
We have heard more compliments of this recita
ton than OF any one ever delivered before
S Lexington audience. She held her listeners l
/. a trance till the very last, and as she made he
e bow. to leave the stage. the wrought up feeling
e of the people burst forth in u storm of long-cor
, tinued and hearty applause, which would no
be quieted till the young lady reappeared, whe
she kindly favored the audience with ''Countr
{ CourtIng." a piece full of humor. In the rel
; dition Of the two pieces she showed that 81
&. could adapt her feelings and actions to the var
: hLtouS VI almrsL any GLASS; Oh TeaulnR. sic Ill
d taken but few lessons in elocution, and bic
e fair to win distinction in this line.
Recitation, in French, LA Marseillaise," l
Miss Rosa Young. Correct pronunciation and
knowledge of this beautiful language characte
lied the recitation.
Vocal solo. s'Non Torno." by Miss AIDE
McCord. The announcement that Miss McCol
I would sing a solo was sufficient to awaken Il
o | hriyhfpaf cancellations 0f fhp anIianca and fhn,
expectations were fully realized. AS she mac
e her appearance before the footlights, she W
e greeted BY an outburst of applause; which den
Il onstration, upon the part of the audience. Fl
r rewarded in her almost matchless style. 20
sessing q cultivated voice. flexible and full
" sympathy. she invariably delights the ear III
captivates the hearts OF her auditors.
Miss Lou g. Sans recited ''How PersimmoI
Took Care OF de Baby" This Is a comic plec
with a vein of serious her0ism running throu.
it. and was delivered In a mastery manner.
Next followed the impersonation-"Songs
the Seven" The scene was a garden Of flowe
and evergreens. tastefully designed, and as 4
different characters appeared, the beau
of the arrangement became more and mo
apparent. Miss Juliette Young, Ser,
times One. "Childhood;'' Miss Roper
Allen, Seven time, Two. Romance;
Miss Clintona Ryland, Seven times Thre
Love-" Miss Leila Owens, Seven times Fou
''Mlternity;'' Miss Mildred Philips, Sew,
times Five, "Wldowhood;' Miss Georg
Hill, Seven times Six, ''Giving in Marriage
Miss Lillian Wiley, Seven times Seven, Lion
inss Tor Home" This was one Of the me
pleasant features of the evenings entcrtai
ment.
This was followed by a trio, "a Little Far
Well Titled" a humorous song. by MessI
Conner. Chiles and Smith. Mr.. Chtles rails
the audience to the skies, and Capt. Conn
~ brought them down, while Mr.. Smith seem
disposed to shirk all responsibilities"
10 The evenings entertainment closed with
70 benediction by Re V. E. X. Miller.
~ TUESDAY EVENING.
20 The exercises of this evening opened under Il
most suspicious circumstances. The OPP
40 house wa. crowaed-seats atslcs and gallery.
The salutatory was delivered by Miss RosaV
Young. Her subject was There are gains
- all our losses" This essay was much applau
90 ed, and deservedly. The suggestions and pl
w cepts contained therein ought 10 encourage ma
a a hearer. and console many i loser in the gr
Is struggle of life.
Next followed 3 piano solo by Miss l.,
Owens. Florence by Tarantelli-a splent
: demonstrating the aptness OF
pupil and the patient care of the teacher.
Miss Fannie RaylIsS Then read .a eba n,