Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-25
Central Female College.

A large audience greeted the "open ses-
sion, of the "Iduna Society,"" OF Central COL
Iege, on Saturday evening, April Is. The
exercises were opened with prayer by Rev.
G. l.. Levburn. The programme. arranged
with a view of variety, was most successful
" presented and all the numbers were at
~tractive and pleasing.
The modest and dlgnifed demeanor of Miss
Cason, the presiding officer, was the subject
of much favorable comment. Her perfect
familiarity with the duties upon
her and the easy and graceful manner with
which she performed them was one OF the
charming features of the occasion, and attests
the wisdom of the society in the selection of
q chief executive.
After the Irregular Order" the numbers
following were effectively rendered:
Piano solo,: Last HOpe."-Gottschalk.-
Miss Flora Prather.
Criticism on last meeting-Mlss Dixie Far
ley.
ESSAY: "Iduna."-Miss Lucy Mckinley.
Vocal solo: Jamie Observation-Disclosures
Roberts.
Observation-Disclosures: "That one
Suffers more from Imaginary than from
Real Evils" Afirmatiyc-M Misses Saufey
and Crump. Negative j. Porter and NJ.
Lamar.
Piano duet: .sLa Chase Infernsle. "-Kol-
ling.-Misses searcy and Blakemore.
Recitation: From Darkness to Light
Cobb.-Misses Louella and Josephine Wake
field.
Criticism on! language-Miss Mittie Hull.
Vocal solo: 1.-The Daisy" (By request.)
-Arditti.-Miss Marie Howard.
Criticism on last meeting Miss Sallie
Searcy.
Piano SOlo:-"Chant du Bivouac."-Ket-
terer.-Miss Louella Wakefield.
All the musical numbers where fully up
to the high standard of excellence for which
this school is noted. some of the familiar
f~avorites in instrumental music gave brilliant
proofs Of their ability to charm at will, with
the rapturous harmony that follows the touch
Of skill; while younger aspirants revealed
that order of talent that must eventually win
for them the appreciation and admiration Of
all true lovers of the divine art.
In the vocal selections, Jamie Dear"
seemed dearer than ever, as its sprightly
melody came to us in the silvery tones of Miss
Roberts, the promising young vocalist of the
half session.
THE Daisy,'' by Miss Howard. was sung
with such entire artlessness that the writer is
quite sure that long before the closing tohes
Of the pretty song had left their sweet i'm
press, the audience had yielded to the senti-
ments and loved both the song and the song
stress.
The debate was the conspicuous literary
event of the evening. The fair dlsputants
read from manuscripts t%houghtfully prepared
arguments, based upon logical premises, and
evidently the result of earnest investigation
The papers were well read, spicy, Original
and extremely entertaining. The question
was decided by a committee in favor of the
negative.
, The recitation. "From Darkness to Light
!, by Misses L.ouella and Josephine Wakefield
!, was a beautiful portrayal of simple trus
, and faith in the Father of Mercies. The re-
!, cital was generously applauded by the audi
ence q. it deserved TO be.
The essay by Miss Lucy Mckinley was al
interesting recital of the attributes and trait
:. accredited to the Goddess whose name tn
society bears.
The criticism on language by Miss Milti
Hull was an ingenious arrangement Of tn
a words of the critic so Interlarded with Sian
expressions as to fully expose the detestabl
h character of this modern and harmful innovs
N ton that seems to be increasing in popularity
even among those who profess to belong I
the cultured.
The criticisms on the "Last Meeting" b
Misses Farley and Searcy were written
&c good English, ~consise, with flashes OF wit an
humor, and better still, were read distinct
y and correspondingly appreciated.
The following questions and answer
j. made up a portion of the unpublished pre-
gramme:
W By Miss Clara Hsgood: "What is the lari
S. est piece of statuary in the world:' TT
o.. Egyptian sphinx.
at By Miss Kate HouX: "When could Ens
land have been purchased for a small price
81 When Richard LII offered his kingdom for
o. horse.
j.. By Miss Mary Watts: "About what shou
a minister preach:" About a quarter of s
a. hour.
h. By Miss Virgis Hart: "Name the sacre
Ial writings which correspond to our Ho
Bible" Zendaverta, Confucius, Veda, TIA
mud, Eddas, Khoran.l
'r. By Miss Hattie Sanger: "What is Il
er greatest stand ever made for civilization
I'D The inkstand.
K. By Miss Bessie Kingsbury: "What re
gion has the greatest number of yotaries
n Buddhism.
4. By Miss Ida Blackwell: "When does
or public speaker steal lumber| When
rtz takes the floor.
By Miss Lucy Mckinley! "Why does N
Walter McCausland take his hat with him
the parlor when he calls Oh the young la
.ar teachers" We can't imagine, unless it is b
,nr cause he is of a suspicious nature.
The hour was late when the entertainme
ty. closed, and yet some (of which 1 was OIL
Ky fingered for a while for congratulations, go
IN byes, last looks and touches of little hand
IN, until an uplifted one and a tender voi
ms out near the door reminded me that We,
ner ago we had promised something about SO
ing and cherishing, aud forsaking all others
cleave unto each other" and then the you
man went away sorrowfully. :