Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-06-14
WENTWORTH MALE ACADEMY.

The closing exercises of the Wentworth
Male Academy on Friday evening, June =.
were witnessed by u large audience of friends
and spectators who were pleased win the
performances of the young cadets. The fol-
lowing was the
PROGRAMME.
Music. |
Prayer.
Defamation: "Eulogy OH Lafayette"
Mr.. j. q. Cren>haw.
Decluluation: 1.-THE Black Horse ana MS
Rider MIR. F.. NJ. Taubmsn.
Defamation: Demon Ship" MIR. Z. +.
Chapman.
Music.
contest for Medal.
Defamation: 'Regulus to the Carthagin-
ians.' Mr.. l.. W. Davis.
Determinations: '.Touisaint L'Overture."
Mr.. f. =. Ryland.
Defamation: The Modern Cain." Mr..
j. S. Cash.
Music.
Defamation: "Buzfuz in Pickwicks'
Trial" Mr.. w. ]. Howe.
Declamation: slow the Old Horse Won
the Bet" MIR. W. T. Hays, jr.
Determinations; Dream of Clarence" MIR.
NJ. B. McClelland.
Music.
The Students Paper.
Music.
Presentation of Medals and Announce
ments.
Benediction.
j. &. Crenshaw delivered the "Eulogy on
Lafayette' IN a manly earnest manner, which
produced u very favorable impression and
won much applause.
Z. NJ. Taubman has improved very much
since his last appearance in the delivery OF
his voice, and therefore made a greater sue
cess with his defamation. He received several
handsome boquets for his praiseworthy effort.
C. Ernest Chapman by dint of hard work
| and persevering zeal has made u marked i'm
provement, and created q very creditable i'm
preston with a selection which was full of
difficulties. He deserves much praise for his
industry.
Lee W. Davis possesses to a remarkable
extent that ease and grace SO necessary to the
finished orator. Every attitude and gesture
was marked with these qualities, with a deep.
ening of tone, which a proper exercise to ex-
pend the chest will bring, and q little more
animation, he will make a fine speaker.
Ed. p. Ryland has a magnificent speaking
voice, is deliberate in delivery, and spoke his
piece with great force and effect. He has In
him the elements and gifts of an orator.
j. S. Cash had the most difficult selection
on the programme. and spoke it in a manner
which showed much care and study. He was
quite effective in his presentation, and won
very hearty applause.
W.J. Howe gave the humorous "Pick-
wick" treat with a comical gravity that wa
very amusing and won hearty applause.
w. L. Hays, Jr., has the confidence, fire
and dramatic fervor ofthe successful declaim'
er. Perfectly at home before an audience, he
speaks with his whole body as well as voice
His selection was n very fortunate one, and
he was remarkably happy iu its forcible pre-.
sentation.
NJ. b. McClellsnd has a very pleasant voice
aud manner. and q decided talent for decla-
nation. A little more confidence and ami
nation is needed, however.
George Kriehn and Ben ireland read the
%"Sludent's Paper" which was replete with
iun atu spdFhle. anu kept tue audience III y
roar. The contribution were very credita.
BILE indeed.
While the Paper was being read, the com
mittee appointed to make the awards TO,
the best defamation, consisting of Rev. John
Davis, Messrs. A. +. Alexander and William
81. Chiles, retired for consultation and report
The music was presented by the Lexington
Social Orchestra, and was very fine and hear.
tily enjoyed by the audience.
The following medals were then presented
by Rev. c. S. Blackwell is behalf the presi.
dent:
General Scholarships. w. Davis. Second
cuut-,,e..., L. y. nyIanu.
Mathematlcs-J.sA Chambers. Second
contestant, E. P. Ryland.
Improvement in Elocution-C. E. Chap
man., Second contestant, o. S. Bulkley.
Best ceclamation-W. T. Hays, Jr. Sec
ond contestant, E. P. RyIand.
Punctuality and Deportment-K. c. Weed.
il. Second contestant, o. 5. Bulkey.
Best Drilled Man-O. S. Bulkley. Second
contestant, E. p. Ryland.
Prize for little boys ivr best grade during
session-AIbert Althoff. Second contestant
B. NJ. Taubmsn. : s..