The Progress., 1893-06-10

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Miss Lucille is at present the accom-
plished teacher Of clocution aud Dll-
sarte method Of physical culture in the
Kate Il. Nelson Seminary
DIR. Morgan Billiu whose
bright aud well balanced
mind and character, and devotion is
given to the medical profession, is sup
criEtendent Of the womcn's and chit
dren's ward Of the world renowned
German Hospital of New York City, a
position that nothing save true worth
and eminent capacity could have secured
for him.
Prof. Hanson Jones, who distinguish
ed himself for scholarly ability and as
"a deep and broad minded thinker while
a student at the University Of Sewanee
is now successfully conducting a school
at Fort Jes,up.
Miss Lavinia Egans talent needs only
wider field TO make her a cele brity as
Il wiclder Of palette and brush.
Miss Elise Tallcy has also remarkable
talent rs an artist and many of her
beautiful pictures. would grace the
walls Of New York salon.
Miss Hattie McKcllar'Sexquisitc bird
like voice that adds 50 much to the
choirs Of the Baptist church and Syna-
goguc is a splendid capital, and would
make its mark very high up in the
musical world
Miss Maud Bacon has marked talent as
an nclocutionista and vocalist, and much is
expected Of her studies at the Cincin-
natl Conservatory Of Music, The ave-
nue. to a splendid success is open to her,
and / believe strongly in her courage
and ability to reach the goal.
Miss Clara V. Prescott has wonder
ful talent for instrumental musical and
her exquisite touch and perfect oxecu-
tion might well be cnvied by many pro-
fcssiOnals.
Misses Minnie Scovell Fannie Will
hanson and many others might become
distinguished at Will.
ana IlDN f'DiiltS Mss Julil lN'E'i
armed with three diplomas, and bear
ing the endorsement of a corps of teach
er, rs a brilliant scholar in language,
clocution and music, Miss Virginia
Cummings with distinguished honors
i'm clocution, and Miss Sarah Davis
with the promise OF a br.. 1T light to
shine upon Us later, when the finishing
touches Of graduation shall have trim
med her lamp TO prove its greatest
power.
Doubtless there are others whose tai
cnts are as great as some | have men
toned and ! do not happen to have the
Pleasure of their acquaintance. But
certainly these / have mentioned will
prove that Shreveport has much
TO be proud Of in her young
people and will never sink into oblivion,
while she has such intellectual adver-
tiscments to sustain her.
Ut
Our sincere sympathy is extended
to our forlorn looking chief in the alb
sence OF his beautiful, bright. little
daughter and sweet good wife. They
have gone to Eureka Springs for a three
weeks recreation, and Myrna's best
wishes go with them. May they return
invigorated and happy, TO reward the
self-sacrifce OF the devoted husband
and father, in sparing them for so long.
III
Master David NJ. Clay Jr., is rejoicing
in the advent of dear little sister and
, Grandpa Austin is not sure whether he
is two grandfathcrs. or only one with
two grand children. Myrna congratu-
latcs the happy parents, and hopes the
) sweet little daughter will always be a
source Of comfort and happiness to
r them.
, TIT
An NJ. d. friend with very keen
= sense Of fun, told me of the following
: characteristic short cut" in improvised
English OF an old darkey he was inter
Y rogating for a diagnosis Of general de-
= bility. When he reached the question,
5 chow is your appetite? she answered
) ''its mighty idlesome doctor, mighty
: idlesome sab" Could Webster, have
: defined her malady any better?
: III
Miss Lilly Gillispie, who has been
enjoying a short visit TO her school
, friend and classmate, Miss Virgins
Cummings, returned to her home in
Lake Charles this morning, leaving
! many new friends to regret her depart
q ure.
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