The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-06-09
K. A. Seminary-Thursday Morning.

Commencement exercises were resumed.
Thursday morning, at the college chapel.
Judge j. r. Philips. of Kansas CITY. who was
to deliver an address before the school, failed
to catch his train, aud he could not reach
here except by the Wabash, at IL O'Clock.
This news soon spread over the city. and
many persons thought the exercises at the
school would be suspended till the afternoon.
But such was not the case. The regular pro-
gramme, prepared for the day, was carried
out. and a number Of requests for recitatiOns
and yOca! and Instrumental solos were grant
ed, so that the audience received more than
1t expected. The house was full-not crowd
sd-but nearly every chair was occupied.
The first piece on the programme WAS q
piano duet-"2d Duo Dramatiqus, 4" by DEVIL
back, which was given in good style by
Misses May and Alice Peak. Their precision
showed long practice and mulch skill.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Washburne.
OF Blackburn.
Miss Melton sang that pretty little ballad
Eyes 80 Blue" by PInsuti. There was
enough of old-time music In the piece 10
catch the popular taste, and enough OF the
operatic to show to advantage u fine voice,
Her high notes were easily reached. She was
lust enough excited to make = fine tremolo
effect on the lower aud softer tones.
Miss Wilson rendered the piano solo
"Polish Dance," by Schsrwenka. Not a
good selection to show of the skill of the
performer. The first part Is quite slow, aud
difficult. The latter part grew better, and
the finale was very good. During the exer-
ercises she was called Upon by the audience 10
give another selection, and compiled, much to
their delight and her own credit. Her selec-
ton was better than the Que on the pro-
gramme.
Vocal so~lo-"Sing, Smile, Slumber,n by
GounOd, was rendered by Miss Dora Nils
ter, who seems TO be u great ~favorite with
audience and pu lis. She has q good voice,
capable OF unusual range.
Misses May Peak, Wilson, Tisdsle and Kais-
er then closed the regular programme BY au
excellent rendition of al instrumental qu ar
tette. Overture "Euryanths.'' by Won Weber.
was the selection. A slight break in time
was easily detected for the first few moments,
but they quickly recovered composure, and
then the instruments seemed to work auto
uhtiCaIy. IL was Ifoly Work Gil rOu0u Tor
them, and they did 1t well.
Miss Dobyns, vocal and instrumental
teacher, was called on TO sing and granted
the request. Her voice Is full. strong smooth,
and capable OF filling u large hall without
effort. Her song was well received, aud she
was rewarded by q fine bouquet. of which
she was unusually proud.
A request was sent up for Miss Jessie NILS.
ter to favor the audience with an Instrument
tai solo, which was granted.
Miss Tinsdsle was also called upon for her
recitation of the "Civil Rights Bill" and
responded In her usual bright style.
Miss Estelle Kaiser was called upon for q
recitation, and gave the 'Organ Builder" n
a manne. that was highly credItsble to her
and her eiocution teacher.
Miss Buford was called on for q song, and
responded with y very pleasant selection q,
showing 4 good voice, with great compass,
especially accurate in the lower register.
Miss Dora Mister was also called upon for
u song, and responded with n selection. She
was not very familiar with the words or
music, which detracted somwhat from her
otherwise line effort.
Prof. Blanton stated that rs Judge Philips
had missed the train, he would arrive too
late to deliver bis address, but 1t would be
delivered At the opera house at 4 o'clock. and
he invited the entire audience to attend.
This closed the exercises for this term, and
Prof. Blanton thanked the patrons OF the
school, and the public generally, and the
audience dispersed.