The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-06-07
C.. F. c.. Annual Concert.

This was II real musical event; seldom, Il
ever, was such an interesting prog ramme
offered to IA music loving audience; also
never was nm exhibition of puplls more satis.
factory. In spite OF the insurmOuntabIo
emotion which accompanies the efforts nj
young graduates, their execution of tbe
numbers was especially brilliant, We were
highly pleased by the tact shown by the pres.
ident In prohibiting expensive or pretentious
dresses. II the young ladies Of Central knew
how pretty. how fresh. how charming they
were in their simple white dresses, thew
never would wish to appear otherwise. Even
customary distribution Of flOxers In public
was done away with, thus preventing any
source Of sad feelings on the part of tbose
whose parents and friends could moi attend
the occasion.
Miss Salllc Smith, accompanied by her
teacher and Prof. Blitz sang II very pleasing
romance by Rotoli. This number is entirely
new TO us and It's rendition caused US 20 An
preciale II highly. Too often. on the contra.
nv. we hear familiar vocal selections 30 per-
verted 10y false expression, that Miss Smith
and her teacher may feel satisfied with lheir
efforts.
The same may be said Tor the aria from
Rigoletto. sung by Miss Frank Moore. What
q pretty voice How clear and silvery are her
tonesl Her voice Is fresh and supple. Miss
Moore has a fortune In her voice, She has
great success In store for her musical talen,
and we hope that she may profit by tn
numerous gifts that generous nature has he.
slowed upon her.
Miss Sarah Fogleman, the fsyOrIte cbild NJ
Lexington's public, sang very prettiIv the
serenade from u Night in Venice, We hone
That she Will continue the cultivation OF
music Tor which she Is especially talented. |
Inc chorus and lovely quartette from
from one OF Wagner's early operas as well az
the vocal solo honor very much Miss NAV v.
gibbons, who has proven very conscientious
Ia her work. She deserves the thanks OF her
pupils.
The piano numbers were performed nv |
those who received In the morning their Ger.
t~ltcales Of proficiency and their dinlomas NJ
Misses Zelma Brown and Matte Corse
their friends by the rapid progress
theY nave made this year. They have
to control their emotion, and 10
play clearly, with sOnOrOusness as well.train. |
81 musicians. We extend TO them our con-
CALCULATIONS.
Misses Boddie and Dayault showed sune.
skill. In the difficult pieces tbs, ,hev
per'ormeu couid be discovered the discipline
Of scholarly work and we predict for them
The near future great proficiency. These
Young ladies' were especially remarked In
their concert In Kansas City and the fact that
appeared successfully In a strange place.
10 the city, place them not more with pnpiIs
but very near professionals.
But The interest OF the soiree was copeen.
traied upon Misses Hawkins, Lash and Cobb,
The graduates.
froi. Blilz had instituted a prize to be
a"aruea 10 the best performer In the annual
A Jury of seven members consisting
Of Miss Jewell. Mrs. A.. A. Jones. Miss
Mr.. Bollman, or Kansas CItv.
capt. Conner Judge Burden and MIR. genden.
had 10 decide who should receive the prIze
AFTER a regular assault OF skill, after almost
perfect rehditlons upon the lovely Steinwsy
BABY Grand, the jury retired and cast their
votes. Judging by the time they emploved
20 arrive at the decision, IL was, by no means.
'asy 10 determine the young pianist who
10 receiye the distinction. We confess.
hat between Misses CObb and Lash. WIN
paved like artists and d1stinVuishsd srtis,
could hardly have cho sen. The ,ury
however decided In favor OF Miss Helen Cobb
by four voices against three for Miss lille
Lash. Prof. Jones presented tho prize TO the
.aureste amidst storms Of applause,
During the deliheration OF the iurv MIss
togleman. ihe popular elocutlonist. delivered
oY request ons OF her most touching selec-
froi. Blitz presented his pupil. Mr.. Robert
7. Richardson. a real virtuoso In miniature.
: young Violinist destined to acquire a great
TALENT upon that king OF instruments. His
position Is elegant. his dexterity astonishing
10 u Young man OF his age. The applause
mat he received was vociferous. We were
10 lind for the first time In Lexing.
ION DIS teacher before The keyboard. Prof.
h'itz and his amisbIe vile. the skiIllul d,re,-
Iress OF the music department played one OF
Lhe'r splendid and brilliant duets. The con-
cert closed with the celebrated PolouaIse by
Vieuxtemps. Ii was the most beautiful mum.
Der the Professor ever played In Lexington.
hope that his business occupations will
not prevent US from applaul ling his great
Talent many times In the future.
We can not finish this article without
speaking OF the excellent management of
frof. A. A. Jones, who has placed his InstI-
Luuon 10 the front rank Of educational estab-
The school under him has re-
ceiYed u new impuIsion; the satisfaction has
been general among pupils. parents, teachers
and trustees,and we may we'll feel proud and
fortunate In having secured such a perfect
for the president of Central. His
faculty also Ia deserving high praise for their
faithful work and their undoubted ability,
Madame hlitS. ON this occasion has we'll
her reputation as an experienced
and dlrectress.