Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-03-06
The w. M. A.. Entertainment.

The students of the Wentworth Male
Academy gave their annual entertainment at
Hagen's opera house, beforei q large assem-
blage, on Friday night of last week. The
following is the programmed
Music.
MILITARY DRILL.
.Massacre of Custer.'' INSTRUMENTATION.
Mr.. Eldredge Burden.
"''m D'00'0 MIR. j.: G Russell: ''
.Socrates Snooks.". ....... ...........Anon
Mr.. Wentworth Fields.
Music.
'.The Curse of Regulus." Anon.
Mr.. W. T.. Aull.
MIR. ii. F. Blackwell,
"a Georgia Sermon" MISREPRESENTATION.
Mr.. E. G. Bryant.
Music.
Gymnastic Exercises.
"Fra Giacoma.". ........, Robert Buchanan.
Prof. C. c. Parker.
in' ''' Mr.. S. II, Harrelson.
"Death Bed of Benedict Arnold" leopard.
Mr.. James Quarles.
Music.
"Johnny Bartholomew."......T. D. English.
MIR. Z. G.. Buford.
"Shamus O'Brlen." Samuel Lover.
MIR. E. M. Taubman.
sJosh Billings on Counting" ....H. W, Shaw
Pref. c. G. Parker.
The exercises were opened with PRAYER by
Elder Schwartz of the Christian church.
Then followed the military drill by the stu
dents under the direction of Prof. G.. M.
Thomas, which was characterized by beauty
aud precision of movement and won unlimit-
ed applause from the audience.
Mr.. Eldridge Burden recited the "Massacre
of Custer" which was finely delivered, voice,
gestures and action being of a high standard
of excellence. He was much applaudeG.
John Hays famous Jim Bludso," was
fairly rendered by Mr.. j. G. Russell.
Wentworth Field brought down the house
by his admirable recital of the humorous
selection Socrates Snooks."
sour Folks - in the hands of Mr.. Horace
Blackwell, was we'll treated and secured de-
served recognition from the audience.
Mr.. W. P. Aull delivered "The Curse of
Regulus'' in a fair manner.
ga Georgia Sermon, }" by Mr.. E.. G. Bryant,
in imitation of the old style shouting preacher,
plause. Mr.. Bryant's effort was certainly
one of the hits of the evening.
Following was a very pleasing innovation
"Gymnastic Exercises" consisting of per.
formances on the horizontal bar, boxing
Indian club swinging, ETC., which was intend
ed to show the regular exercises in thu
gymnasium. The entire performance wa
heartily enjoyed, particularly the Indian clul
swinging by Mr.. Steve BaYles which wa
finely executed.
"TheG Ghost" was comically rendered b
, Mr.. S. II. HARRISON, whose forte is evidentl.
, in the line of the humorous.
"Johnny Bartholomew was rendered in
{ graceful and spirited manner by Mr.. c. g
{ Buford, who received many compliments an
much applause from his hearers.
Mr.. E. NJ. Taubman has frequently par
ticipated in the academy entertainments be
fore, but never to such an advantage as o
this occasion. His selection was "Shamu
O'Brien," a long and difficult one, varied i
! its portrayal, which he handled finely, an
. was rewarded by unstinted applause.
Prof. C. c. Parker's recitations. "Fl
Giacomo" and "Josh Billings on Counting,
:. were well calculated to display his versatile
r in a pronounced degree. Although unwel
r seemed to be in no wise marred. His recit.
y ton of 'Fra Giacomo," certainly stampe
d him as an artist. 1t is intensely dramst
and requires the most careful treatment. Or
" could almost see the perfdious non cowel
I ing before the wronged husband as he hurlt
maledIctlons on his head. At the china
X Mr.. Parker rose to a pitch of grandeur Sc
r dom reached on the rostrum. He was vigo
ously encored. The "Josh BillinI
Lecture on Courting'' was delivered with
delicious drawl, after the manner of Il
n humorist and caused much laughter.
The entertainment in its entirety was a iii
u success and reflected much credit upon Il
school, and upon Prof. Parker, instructor
e elocution, who directed the same.
IN Prot. Sellers has surrounded himself vii
competent and faithful instructors and Il
impress of their work can be easily distll
guished.
" If the upper room OF the academy buildil
could be fitted up, the boys could, by havi
these entertainments monthly. receive mu,
more practice IN public speaking, whit
would be greatly to their advantage.
fe The school rooms have been crowded th
session and additional space will be almo
lie indispensable mex session, Somethll
" should and must he done, for our citizel
cannot afford to allow the school to suffer f
a want of room to accommodate its pupils.