The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-06-08

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a long journey had spoiled the water. brougI
with { NJ 30 ar II we have Il choice arnu
these fine essays this OF Miss Rylnnd's is on
l~aNOrii", yet, thus Is II mere question of taste
That W" do not Halter them. all who were Or
cent must he aware. The longest essay occu-
pied nine minutes in reading.
The vocal duet. ''BIeezes Of Might by
Miss N. olive and II. Williams was rendered
with much merit, vocal power. and taste The
pretty conception Of Z" Go unod' was well tus-
tail ed, and faithfully presented by these young
ladies who received the applause of the audi
ehce, and bouquets in abundance.
The sixth number ON the programme Cachuca-
Caprice for Piano. by Miss Matte Cprse WIS
something of Il surprise to the writer The
sweet daughter OF the friend of our bOyhoOd Inns
lost N" time in reaching out for proficiency in
the divin" art and mastering It's difficulties and
intricacies. How well she Is succeeding wa.
ntt"rted by her efforts on this commencement
morning. Delicate touch and line expression
characterized her playing. and pleased her
audience. We are glad OF the triumph of Miss
Matte.
How Tom Sawyer got his Fence White
washed, recited by Miss Gussie Finley, WAS
an entertaining number and 30 well did she re-
cite. that one could see Twain's hero in his
sham pretence and hidden efforts to rid himself
of tn" onerOus duties. and r,gretiully SHIFT the
work to the hands Of anOther. not yet SO " lse rs
Tom.
The Flower song from Faust by Mis- Ella ID.
Young, was one of the vocal gems of the morn
ing. Miss Young Inberits u lovely voice, aud
is adding daily to natures gIlt by application,
practice and study, she was wa mly applaud, Il
by the audience. for the song was pretty and
deiirhtfuily musical Grundpr efforts and lar
ger success await Miss Young.
The kondo for Piano, Ritter. by Miss Minnie
Ncale was one OF the best appreciated numbers
Of the program. This gifted young lady plays
with IA brllliancy ahd dash that is very refresh
ing She handles the keys OF the piano with a
familiarity that plainly tells her audience that
hours OF patient toll a1d practice has gwen her
the mastery, and that 1t is hers now 10 enjoy
the lIch traits of earnest and persistent labor.
The recitation. Tine Night " atch,'' by Miss
SallIe smith. brought out the dramati Iervor
anu talent OF Miss Smith. She has scored
many successes but none more decided, and
more appreciated by herself. than thi one.
Beautiful floral tributes attested the admiration
of the audience.
The vocal solo. word of Dreams. I" sung by
Miss Hattie Williams, WIS, it is almost unne-
cessary to say. among the most pleasing Of the
entire program ne. Miss Hattie In addition TO
her other gifts has u sweet voice, and Rnows
how to use it. IL is one of those strong, reIla-
bile. useful voices thai can take IA tone, hold asN
sustain 1t. One other point in her favor, she n
not afraid to use her voice In praise of him who
gave II; this. by the way, is quite contrary to
the absurd notion OF some modern vocal
teachers
Tue vocal solo and trio, AVE Mari - Miescs
;!a-t'cG. H"rner. DAVIS and Piper The
sololst was Miss Pauline ClarksGn, nt Kansas
cay, who sang Vry sweetly the pretty solo
Miss Clarks0h's voice has the peculiar quality
that witches the heart and srouses the emotions.
we Il we'd to listen 10 her pure girlish tones.
not alone for The melody there were IN
them. but because of the esteem we cherish Tor
The gifted daughter oil our little friend of the
long ago. The trio was well sustaine | and sung
by voices that balanced well aud harmonIzed
perfectly.
Valse-Caprice for Plano. was the next mum. |
Der by Miss Irene FlemmiDg. This selection
was n most happy one 1t is not often that 90
large an audience packed 80 long on warm June |
mornings will listen attentively to a piano solo.
but Miss Flemming succeeded in riveting their
attention while her dexterons fingers dew over
the Keys Of the grand piano with the speed of
the wind. The composition is one Of exceeding
beauty and richness. and the Young performer
drew from IL. AS by inspiration, all its music nj
clusters anu c0mbin itiOns. Miss Irene has all
the Qualities necessary In the make uu of "A
great pianist.
III. voca' solo: ''S:ay by and Sing,'' sung
by Miss Annie Hines. Certainly Miss Hines, IA
you VIII do the singing, and sing as you did
thit bright june mOTnin ., the writer viii
'SHdr dr We have heard Miss Annie s,ag
on many occasions. but this was the most signal
triumph OF her lite, HI Il yocilIst. Her clear
voice has The ring and sway OF "A
Reh"in" artistic and II she Will, in her future
HE. "ShaH ~ ami sinu. - she will leach tb.
goal.
The lust To perform was Miss Rhoda Young
great compost ion was never Navel M.
well by one or such tender years. SInguIarIy
with tue finest musical ta,ts this Young
glii seems To take In ut a glance. all the ideas nj
the composer. Her expression is fautiess.
tempo exact, anu touch perfect aud graceful. or
tue young ltanists of Central College, none
give greater promise OF II brilliant and successful
lh''re thih MISS Young; already she plays the
most difficult passages with the finish OF "A mas
Ter THIS ended the musical port, m OF the mo-
CANINE, which Was foilow',i by The presentation
ot the medals, awarding dipomis. certIuc lies
iesti IN &c.
Tue irst Was the scholarship medal. given Inv
ne young men of Lexington. aud aw lrded up-
'n me highest average grade during the year, TO
MISS Annie Harris. of kearnry. Mo.
Next came the home medals. gwen by Mis-
We hefd0ln. Jr and awarded b her for
a III attention to rooms during The en-
IRE year and for perfect department. Medals
awarded 10 the following. none of whom
nai any marks during th. year:
MISS Minnie Turner, Euonsborouyh. Nh
Mss Blanche Harper. Westport, M Miss
-'zlie Eyer. III Lake CITY. M Miss Matte
Dung oil Aullville, Mo-; Miss Cora Powell. of
Independence, M, and Miss Annie Harys. of
he irney. Mo.
"A charming little gold mrdal arranged Us II pin
"ts awarded by Mtss Mary Bryant tn Miss
aura Brown Of Malta Bend. Mo. for the
''ShtSt grade Ia Eigii'h literature. Miss L aura
Is one of The graduates for 1854, and In
TO the medal. Mira. Bryant gave to each
II the seniors II gold chain. In recognition nj
heir perfect department and general progress in
tudy. These prIz IS were given in the follow
ny order! To Miss C. lrrir Rylapd. of LAYING
on, II gold cube, oprn-work on the four sides
hlagree; to NJ 50 Minnie Neale. of
-exington. u. gold horse shoe; To Miss Lille
Iash. OF Llnnens, Mo u SIN al gold bucket: to
ilss Matte Brown. of Malta Bend, u small
old basket of flowers.
The next awarded was the pretty little medal
ranged as gold pin, given by Miss BRYANT To
Susie LeSueur, of Lexington, Mo Tor best
rade on examination in English history. Mis-,
had also The second hest class re:ord In
he same study. Miss Annie Harris, of kearney,
To-, had the second best grade on examination
q English history, and The hest class record.
ccordIngly to Miss Annie ii ,rrIs was given nv
l'ss Bryant. a little gold bell. as u prize.
There were four graduates in instrumental
iu'lc thls year ami Il certificate of prod :ienicy
'as gwen to each Of the following young ladies': Q
liss Helen Cobb. Miss B,rti- Haw kins. Miss
lille Lash aud Miss Hattie Williams.
The Nv" eradu itrs. Misses Laura Brown,
attic Brown LINE Lush, Minnie Neale and
trri" Ryiand were awarded diplomas, and
ev. w b. Palmore IN "A few lelIcitious r.
'arts to each, presented them, and with the =
The andienc. was dismissed. Thus
another Successful ye ar OF Central
eniale Coli ge. and with II the man who has
one more to build It up than any other, ne. ,
res from the presidency, In his retirement
Kerdoln takes with him the earnest
ishes nj all Tor hIs future prosperity. lie ia
to Prof. \. a. ZONES. of Dalton. Z
VIII" comes highly endOrsed as an =
iucator. u achoiir and. Christinn gentleman.
'ith this here comes other changes In In. L.
Gully which WI! hr Tar IsSa. 80: I
a. A. Jones. president, prof. mathematics
III natural science.
J hn A.. Jones, professor moral and men,,, -
illosOphy.
q, - II