The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-06-14
wentworth Military Academ,
Commencement.

ihis event Is annually looked forward 10 o,
"h occasion OF rare pleasure by all Lexington
anu last Thursday evening the opera hous,
was completely filled by an audience embrac
ing many OF our most cultured people. We
na'e no institution Of learning In our city
io' "hlch we feel greater interest or pride,
ahu we c0n'ider this entertainment consnic.
"ouSly successful In all its parts, Beautifully
engraved Invitations were sent TO friends ana
patrons of the school, The graduating class
VI 'hls year numbered eleven viz: w. r.
"o|ahh' horace Blackwell, Waller Scott
A"eh' Charlie Plattenburg. Robt. Atkinson,
d.. IL. Brown, j.. a.. Russell, Martin Gauldin,
l." w. Crenshaw, &. q. WOrlhington and N.
o.. HARRISON.
Inc drill by the "Immortals" a class Of
ambitious small boys, led by Mr.. w, Il. Nc
cam. was well done. and they received well
merited applause.
welcome Tonight" and "Soldier's Fare.
WELL" by the school quartette, evoked real
enthusiasm by the splendid style I'm which
Tie various tsnpos were taken. They were re-
caileu anu responded with their inimItable
cslliOpe song.
Mr. Robert AtkinsOn's grafton Lost On.
portunltles' made n very favorable impress
sion upon the audience. His subject was well
chosen and well presented.
"Ihe Yankee In Love-" defamation by
Martin Gauldln. given in his usual spIriieJ
manner, put the audience In a good humor
ana IL was with "a very Gathering applause,
anu q number of bes utlful bouquets he bow
ed himself from the slags.
MI. L.. w. Crenshaw's Grafton "Mosaics.D
was probably the deepest Grafton of the even.
ing. IL was replete with beautiful faneIe,.
thought.
Miss Katie s. Hollis, ACCOMPANIED bv Nine
hdouard Bite, sang LA Stella" with Charm.
ing effect. She has q clear fun soprano voice
o, rare culture. She responded " her encore
lao which was well received.
W. IT,. Kelly reclted with much dramatic
aD!IitV "Magdalena, or the Spanish Duel"
VS.. Aliens Grafton "Unhistoric Heroes,
was An enthusiastic tribute to the unknown
heroes of LIES battle.
Horace Blackwel's Grafton "Abuse of In.
tellect In YOUTH" was a highly cred,tshia
enort. Evidence OF some strong. originsl
thinking characterized the production, Uor. |
ace Is a bright young man and will be heard |
o. ~ On = larger rostrum some day.
uihe sentinel" was read by Mr., Lee Me. |
Gil In a clear distinct voice. IL was a briob,
anu WHY paper. Its sarcastic points we'll
notea'and It's amusing personals and editorials |
mucn enjoyed. especially by the targets.
nsyonet Exercises and Silent Manual
attractions OF the evening. So perfect were
y eVo'utions, 80 promptly and evenly were |
Tue movements made, that they elected the !
genuine interest OF the audience.
.I0ussaint L'Overture," defamation by |
Charles Plattenburg was given with The |
ttkOE duu ehrneHtQRaa ahurunlnrius.. af - 1
Young man who Is noted for his fine Intellect
anu studlous habits. A brilliant future avail.
him """''
Grafton 'The Evolution OF Republics, by
IL. nroWh was delivered IN n plain. earnest,
uistihct manner and was well received nv
his hearers. e" ~
Mr.. FRANK Shorts rendition OF .Poe,,
raven showed u marked dc gree of talent
i0r one SO young. His ambition il the stage
,ha nls voice more volume he might make
Prof. Blitz's selection needs no comment. The
,nasic strains OF Prof. Blitz's violin weayss
JUS spells around US. A power to lula power
10 elevate, and make US feel tho tranquiIizlng
nn1ences o. q taste delicate and classical,
"Aouave Drip by Cadets Atkinson. Hmm.
and Williams, was an inieres,inI
puriesque. IL was decidedly one of the hits OF
Ino evening. lhe fantastic uniform and rapid
h3velhuhts fairly captivatcd the audience.
raTee "The Sham Professor" was an
md McCue. "'"
Scholarship medal, Cadet e.. M. Rankin.
'econd contestant. b. II. Brown.
DrilI, Cadet w. X. Mccain. Washington
mo Lee universally schOlarship.B . II, Brown;
esond contestant. IL. +. blackwell.
ranctnal,ty and department. Cadets f.. A.,
iiekman, T.. s. Jones, Charles Sanborn.
Inen came the presentation Of diplomas by
,roi. Sellers. followed by the announcement.
no presentation Of the medals TO members
the different classes.
anyone who has been honored by the
cquaintance OF these faithful Christians ana
.enlous educators cannot but feel thai The
uucation OF our boys Ii 10 good hands when
nlrssted TO them. That the boys love their
chooI II The best evidence OF the value OF
york done therein.