Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-05-08
soiree Musicale at the E. Aull:

The last of the very pleasant musical ant lite
airy soirees Of the season was given at I'll
Elizabeth Aull Seminary last Thursday evening
The two spacious parlors and the large ha
were filled with an intelligent audience, whic
listened with interest to the following
PROGRAMME:
Piano duet-'.Poet and Peasant" Mise
Julia and Sallie Smith.
Piano solo-''Whst are the Wild Waves Say
1ng,'' Miss Maggie Richardson.
ReadinR-''Aslssp at the Switch" Miss Salli
Piano solo-.'La Baladins," Miss SallI
Smith.
Essay-''The Pathetic Story Of DIR. Fostsr,'
Piano soieN"Last Hops." Miss Mamie Towt
Resdlng-''A Reverie In Church," Mis-
Plano duet -''Mourtain Spring Polka
Misses Fannie Lsuchner and Matte Green.
Vocal solo-''The Lily Bell" Miss JESSIE
DsSate-..Is the World Advancing Morallyq'
Affirmative. Miss Florencs Holme; negative
Piano solows.Titsnin," Miss Julia sn,th.
Vocal solo .'Bonny New Moon" Mist
Rosa Silvers.
Holme.
Piano Trovstore, - Miss Ella Nickel.
Vocal solo-'.Ruby.' Miss Maria Young.
Reading-.''Ths Origin Of the Basjs." Mist
Lizzie Shields.
Piano trio s'HoGman's Mocking Bird, >
Misses Hsrtwell. Marques and Gray.
At the close Of the regular programme for the
evening, in response to requests. Miss Julia
Smith put her burlssQue music class, composed
of Misses Mschette. Bouton and Mamie Hutcht-
son, through a very laughable lesson. Miss
Julia Smith and Miss Bouton then gave y humor-
Gus duet. in character, and were followed by
Capt. ]. D. Conner in his bsg-pipe song, Mr..
Chiles furnishing the accompaniment. Miss
Julia Smith sang 'sKathlcen Muvournsen. :" and
Miss Bobbltt recited warden. Keep q Place
for Me-
Altogether it was . pleasant evening. demon
stratins to parents and friends present the
thoroughness Of the work done by the teachers
Of instrumental and vocal music and elocution
in this school. The duet between Misses
Lauchner and Green, is deserving of special
mention, as is Miss Watson's paper In the de-
bate on the advancement of morals. Miss Julia
Smith distinguished herself in her instrumental
and vocal work. Miss Woods song was 4
treat to the listeners.
Misses Berry and Hollis contented themselves
great credit for the advadcsment which they are
making. Miss Bobbitt, a. usual, acquitted
herself with great credit. Mr.. Quarles is to be
ou ~ SAAAkJ ~
the success Of his pupils.
Ladies, lock out! There is a treat in store
for you to-day. Mrs. Price has alsrge and sls-
CANT stock of new millinery goods. just re-
celved, which will be on exhibition. Don't fail
to take q look at the new styles.
Messrs. H.. b. INDIAN and. VIM. Hickam
each had his left hand pretty severely burn
ed, about noon Thursday, while exiting
uishing q fire in one Of the bedrooms ON
The fire originated from sparks blown on
the bed from the kitchen chimney.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Hserls celebrated their
silver wedding last Thursday night. A few
invited friends were present, and all enjoy
ed themselves very much. The couple re-
oeived some handsome presents. and had 1t
not besn-for Mr.. Haerle's sickness-hs being
more general invitation would hav been
issued to his friends.
Mir. b. M. Hobson who has been conduct
ing a Boys school in this city for some time
intends, as has been frequently mentioned
In these columns, to build, up a frst-class
academy for boys. He is young, energetic
and in every way competent for the task.
In pursuance OF it there has recently been
purchased suitable lots on Franklin street,
north Of Miss sne Longs. A neat and
substantial building will be erected this sum.
mer, adequate to all present purposes, and
SO constructed that suitable additions may
be made as the growth OF the school shall
demand. We congratulate the county and
city on this movement. as It 10 one long
needed. Good board, at very low rates can
always be obtained cow enisnt to the school,
and it should open for the fall session with
a large attendance. There will no longer
no any necessity to send our boys abroad,
unless they are ready for . collsg late