Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-06-21

ng to heart; it presents every phase of emo
onal feeling, from the joyous song of happy
life to the wall of lost hope. The allegro
Vas extremely beautiful, the adagio grandly
pathetic, and the scherzo vivacious and bril-
liant. Altogether musical wonder which
entities our sweet little thirteen-year-old
friend to prominence among the famous In
musical circles.
Chorus Beaming Like the Star"-Merca-
lutte. Vocal Class. This like the first chorus
was u pleasing rendition of pretty chorus.
The melody was well sustained throughout,
and the accompanying parts finely balanced,
showing careful training.
In response TO request, Miss Stiff sang
The always popular ballad, Annie Laurie.
Ever pleasing, this levely Scotch air was
rendered more attractive than ever by the
rich melody of n voice of pathetic quality and
majestic compass.
The class in Calisthenics gave an interest
ing exhibition of some Of the movements and |
work of this very important branch of educa- |
tion-the healthful development of the body
strength and graceful motion. 1t |
has come to be regarded as essentially nec- |
essary for iudicious aud vigorous bodily ex-
ercise. Their drill on both occasions before |
the public this year was precise in msneuyre, |
easy in motion, and quite picturesque.
The exercises of the evening closed with
the benediction by Rev. w. B. Pslmore.
COMMENCEMENT
at the opera house on Tuesday morning, June
10th, was opened with prayer by the Rev.
VIM. Dockery, of Chillicothe, Mo-, and then
the programme, as follows:
Overture -"Zampa" - Herold. Misses
Wakefield, Maggie Green, saufiey and Lucy
Ball. Fine impression. Exact tempo, and
nice discrimination, were the distinguishing
characteristics of this number. The rapt at
tention of the audience was accorded
tion.
Vocal Duet-"Master and Pupip'-I. Hewitt,
was sung with vivacity by Misses Searcy and
and N. Young. 1t was an enjoyable feature
of the occasion because of the musical merit
and vein of humor. The master made love
and the pupil seemed, at least, pleased with
the proposal and prospective union.
'Sister and 1, was beautifully and feeling
ly recited by Miss Lucy Mckinley. Tears
gathered in eyes unused to weeping, and
when the tender pathos Of her well modula-
ted voice ceased the audience expressed their
approval by floral gifts numerous and costly.
Piano duett-"Ls Chase Infernale"-Kolins.
Misses L. Wakefield and Nj. Neal. This duo
by two extremely young pupils, was full of
life and beauty. 1t was played well, the &C.
compsnying being particularly noticeable.
Vocal solo-"Oh, What Delight" (waltz
Rondo) Gumbert. Miss Stella Prather.
This brought out fully the pure tones and
| fine musical taste of this promising young
soprano. She was listened to with unfeigned
pleasure.
| Piano solo-''Wiener Bonbons" - Rive
King. Miss FIX. Prather. This number II
a pafaphrase of Strauss famous waltzes Of
the same name. The composition is modern
ard belongs to the advanced school of piano
forte playing. Miss Prather's rendering
manifested most notable technique; her trill
and runs executed with marvellous rapidit!
and clearness. We predict for her an envia
BILE future as an interpreter of the modern
classic school,
Recitation-"Curfew Must not Ring To
night"-This popular selection was recited il
most exquisite style by Miss Julia Winsol
whose charming manners and graceful ges
lures captiyated her audience.
PART SECOND.
Vocal duet--"See the Pale Moon"-Heroll
Misses 5. Prather and L. Wakefield. A voci
contribution to the mornings pleasure thu
Was enthusiastically received, and mos
heartily enjoyed.
, Piano duet-'Fete Champetre'' - Matte
, was characteristic compositions, and WI
interpreted SO correctly that it required Yer
; little effort OF the imagination TO see the VII
lage festival. IL was truly u pautomime per
, formance.
, Vocal duet and chorus-"Dreams Of M
, HOme"-Meniger. Misses Searcy, YUuI
and chorus, was pleasing finale to pr
gramme, the numbers Of which coutaine
many Of the rarest and most finished produ,
tions known. The instrumental number
r with three exceptions, were played frol
memory. THIS is u step forward in the d
. rectiOn OF true art-cuiture, and we belle,
will contribute to the eieva,io Of the stant
f ard of intelligent music. The unusual atten
ton given to many of the performances an
Indifference to none, argues strongly IN fave
, of this position.
) The class in caIisthenics gave another dis
r play of their skill, and then came the aware
ing of diplomas, followed by that most pleas
ant and most painful crisis in school affairs
the presentation Of medals.
DIPLOMAS.
IN
, any of the degrees conferred by the college.
CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY
were awarded to Miss Carrie Carter, of Hi
y ginsville, Missouri, in the departments
), drawing and calisthenics.
5 A CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
: in vocal music to Miss Ssllie Searcy, of LII
throp, Missouri. Miss Mary Bryant, for ea
: celence in ancient and foreign literature.
MEDALS.
: No. 1, Grade Mcdal-A handsome go
: medal given by young gentlemen Of I.exint
: ton. This medal is awarded to the your
: lady who reaches the highest average grat
o during the entire session. 1t was won tn
n year by Miss Martha Crenshaw, of Lexin
on, Missouri.
No. 2, Spelling Medal-A rich gold med
II given by President w. f. Kerdolff, on a te
, OF one hundred words. Awarded to Mi
s Katie Neale, of Lockwood, Missouri.
, Nos. and 4, Grammar Me,lals-Given
. Mrs. w. +. kerdolff, Jr. Awarded by con
q mittee on examination of written papers
:, Miss Julia Neae and Miss LuelIa Wakefield
"a they being equal in grades.
:, Nos. D, 6, 7, 8, Home Medals-Given l
q Mrs. w. F. Kerdolff, Jr., for neatness III
n general excellence in the care of rooms du
4 ing the year. Mrs. kerdolff being unable
decide between four young ladies. awarded
- medal to each of the following: Miss Ann
% Mckinley, Miss Lucy Ball, Miss Ann
Youngs aud Miss Molie Colbern.
~ No. y, ucLi Mcdai-Given by Mrs. j.
:. Conner, of Lexington, Mo-, for excellence
;, vocal music. Awarded by Mis-, f. A. Sti
:, vocal teacher, to Mis-, Nettie Young, of l.
,f fayette county, Mo.
-, No. 10, Lirerature-GOd Medal-For e,
!, crlence in general literature Gyen by Mi
r Mary Bryant, teacher in English Language al
Literature in {. r. c.. and awarded by her
Mis-, Milie Wakefield. of savannah, Mo.
No. IL, Handsome Gold Ch .rm-A pri
" for hest essay in writing. Given by Mi
Mary Bryant 10 Miss Lucy Ball of Carrollto
!" Missouri.