The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-06-02
Commencement Exercises OF the
Baptist Female College.

tiinmcnt is 10 he the annual cOmmencemeht'
the tension is then drawn TO It's utmost.
This year the interest WAS unusually great as
the usual concert could not be held, ana the
long and brilliant programme for commence
ment night showed that the concert and com
mencement had been thrown into one enter
tainment.
The opera house was fun and the audience
was Il good One-inLelligent, quiet anu iuli Oh
interest-just such al audience AS would ex-
cite anyone to his or her highest efforts.
And, for Il wonder, the opera house was
neither too warm nor too cold, thus allowing
the people to hear something beside the usual
ly intoleraDle CHATTER Of briskly working iahs.
As the programme was quite long the exer-
cises began promptly, and no time was lost
between pieces. The opening prayer was Nv
Elder Terrell, OF the Christian church, and
the programme proper was begun.
The first thing was the grand chorus, 20
Italia, Italia" by Donizetti, rendered by the
vocal class of sixteen young ladies, assisted
by Messrs. Chiles, Conner, Fegert aud Smith.
This class could render anything 80 rs to
make it beautiful, but IN this piece they had
something that was pretty In itself, and their
magnificent rendition made 1t more SO. The
parts were all well sustained, and the blend
ing of voices was perfect.
Piano MISUNDERSTANDING (Melnotte), by
Misses Sutton aid Lyme. was Il difficult piece,
the time in the first part being broken, and in
the latter being quite rapid. The precision
with which It was given showed long prac-
tice and a thorough mastery of the parts.
The latter part was full OF pretty passages.
Vocal duei-"Fair Jsnette." (Abt.) by
Misses Smith and Richardson, WAS d short
and sweet piece. The two pleasant voices
blended almost perfectly into one. Both are
cultivated vocalists.
"Recitation-AwfulIy Lovely Philosophy"
by Miss Ina Haynes. She came upon the
stage somewhat excited. and, forgetting u
word, instantly retired. The audience ap-
preciated her embarrassment, and the long
continued hearty applause told her as plain
ly rs words could, that she must try again.
She did try again, and succeeded admirably.
Her voice Is pleasant, her style full OF life
and interest. and her gestures graceful.
She captured the audience on her second ap-
pearance.
Fantasia, from "Lucrezia Borgia." (rhal-
berg,) by Miss Bertha Richardson, was u fine
piece to show skillful lingering. The music
Is quite intricate, but was played from mem
DRY, without u moments hesitation. She
made the best Of her fine opportunities, and
the grand finale was unusually good.
Solo, ''Tyrolese Song" (Proch,) by Miss
Mabel Lyme, was a thing of beauty, IL not q
Joy forever. Her first note reached every
corner Of thenroom, and the Close attention
she received showed the pleasure the audi
ence felt in listening TO her pleasant voice.
Concerto in G. MINOR (Mendelssohn,) by
Miss Hannah Lanneau, with orchestral parts
played on second piano by Prof. Gimbel. was
a piece well calculated to break down any one
bat the best trained. The parts were broken,
the work quick. with time frequently chang
ing. but with all this there was no hesitation,
aud the two pianos worked rs one. There
was more music in the piece than Is usual in
plano selections.
Cornet solo, 1.-THE Exile'I LAMENT
(AIbert.) by Miss Saidee Lands, was some
thing Of Il novelty, even in cultivated c
ingtOn. The young lady is u ~favorite and
was greeted with hearty applause. which she
acknowledged with a graceful and self. pos
sessed bow. Her selection WAS we'll render
ed-sO well that she was vigorously encored,
and had to return and play again. A brass
band Of such composition could easily cap
ture this city.
Essay-"Unity OF Purpose" Miss Pearl
Duncan, OF Lexington This fair yOang
graduate has grown up in our midst, and IL
known and loved by every one. She has
most diligently applied herself to study, and
as she is naturally II bright girl, she has gone
forth into the world with q mind well culti-
waited, an honor to the college and to our city.
Her essay was beyond ordinary criticism.
Her subject was well chosen. her language
beautiful, her reading good, and she merited
the generous reception which was awarded
her. We wish all our colleges were full Of
such girls, as bright, sweet, modest Pearl
Duncan.
'Song of the Page" from Les Huguenots,
Meyerbeer,) by Miss Inez Cartwright, was
rendered In II rich, clear, flexible voice, The
piece was full of difficult passages, which sue
rendered with ease and confidence. Her
trills were very fine.
Fqntasie, from LA Favoriia." tGOtts-
chalk by Miss Birdie Wallace, was a piece
requiring quick and accurate work from
start to finish. II was played from memory,
with great skill. and the performer WAS I'M
usually graceful at the instrument. A few
passages required II delicacy Of touch that
was very pretty.
There was but a few minutes Intermission
ho..onr thn frat md uarnnl mart and the
"Concerto in + fat second and third move
ments, (Liszt), by Miss Maud Graves, with
Prof. Gimbel playing orchestral parts or
second piano, was introduced. This Is 9
selection we'll calculated to show the pro
iiclency OF the performer. The latter part Ii
very rapid. requiring quick and accurate
work, and the whole is full Of pretty pas
saees. 1t WAS rendered In n manner worthy
of the finished musician she IL, and reflects
credit upon her teacher, Prof. Gimbel.
Arm from Lucia Ill L.amerm0Or," DOni.
zett), by Miss Lizzie Smith, showed that sht
was d vocal favor lite, and well she sustained
her place in tho esteem of her audience. A
sweet voice Of great compass and smOOthnes
was used to the best advantage.
Recitation, Ben Hur's Chariot Race
selection from ben Hur." by Miss Saide,
Llndis, was II splendid rendition. With
strong, pleasant voice, beautiful form ant
face, IL polished elecutionist and being d gen
erAl f~lvorite, she might have done worse ant
still have been successful. She threw he
whole soul into the story, and talked will
mouth, hands and eyes, aud we could almOs
soc the glorious horses llYing around Til
ring. Her recitation was II great hit.
"CaprlcciO Brilliant" in Is minor, (Men
delssuhn), by Miss Berla Richardson, wa
almost a piano duo. Prof. Gimbel preside,
at the second instrument, and the two move,
a. smoothly IA though one performer WA
manipulating both. In many PASSAGES he
to Ich % initiated that OF her teacher tina
had we not seen AN well a. heard, we cOul
not have di.iin.uir he'd between them, and w
consider this II high compliment to her.
Cavaniine from l. Refine tie Saba" (Gou
nDd), by Miss A. V. PEBBLES, teacher OF voca
culture in the college. Much was expecle,
from her, aud she gave more. Had the rooI
b en- tw ice as large she could easily hay
reached ias larihest corner with her IN OF
diff 'uIt notes. Tier power of sudden change
from low 10 high notes was very noticeable
There was no hesitation or fear, aud sh
seemed la accomplish with great ease th
most difficult passages.
Piano solo. "ArabGsken." Op, G5, CWeber
TausIg), by Miss IIannah Lanneau, WAS
. very pretty piece, full OF melody, playe
from memory, and in Il manner that ~retlecte
credit upon herself aud teacher.
Essay, THE Woman of the Twentlet
| Tnntnrv ~ law Mica Anna InlIa Gnn.rn.