The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-02-24
1.-THE eooD SHIP AReor

LINZ OOuD GutE hnOO'
February % was a gala day at Central,
for work was temporarily suspended, and
to make the occasion Of unusual interest,
the renowned ship Argo touched at our
port. The fair crew was in excellent spir-
its and never appeared Co better advantage.
Flowers, blue and gold draperies, aud
brilliant lights transformed the work-a-
day chapel into a place OF beauty-a fit
ting background for the bright faces and
tasteful attire OF these modern Jasons.
The rogram was opened with a volun-
tary by Misses Julia Dunnioa and Minnie
Goode. These young ladies deserve much
praise for their skill in manipulating tn
worries, especially as ease and dexterity
eau come only after mach patient and
conscientious work.
Rev. j. NJ. Boone then offered a prayer,
earnestly invoking the Divine blessing
upon Central, this fraternai union, and on
our entertainers.
After this the president. In a few we'll
chosen words, welcomed the audience.
Miss Ora Move followed with a happy
rendition OF the beautiful reading, "Aux
Itaiiens." Miss Move is a host in herself,
aud Argonia Is indeed fortunate in pos
sessing among her number one so versatile
in talents and so full OF energy.
An 'Impromptu" by Schubert was
given by Miss Anita Thomas. Central
has many gifted musicians among her
students this year, but none more full OF
promise than Miss Thomas.
The next number on the program was n
debate, handled in a mastery manner by
Miss Madeline Bywaters on the aifirma-
tive and Miss Kate Tunstall OF the mega
tive. The question was, "Resolved, That
the Worlds Fair has proved Il moral and
educational advantage to the United
States: At first thought this seems al
most an unbeatable subject, for surely
the grand beauty of the White City, with
all its treasures, could but be an advan
tage both in an educational and mora
sense. However, Miss Tunstail clearly
demonstrated the fact that the arguments
were not all in favor of the affirmative by
any means. The judges, Rev. c. NJ
j. Groves, could not agree. Two gentle
men gave their vote in favor of the mega
tive, but one held firmly to the aflirma
tive, and such was the decision rendered
Argonia Glee Club favored US with SOM
pleasing selections. Indeed, il applaus
means anything, one is tempted to thinl
that this was the shit" of the evening, =,
prolonged and hearty was the entreat.
for an encore. They responded by al
original song, telling OF the love that tn
crew bears to the good ship Argo.
Miss Mae Elston held the undivided at
tention OF the audience while h CAV
that tenderly pathetic poem from Cary
"The Young Soldier"
Miss Louise Nardin was awarded tn
and right worthy did She prove herself I
, wear this token OF regard and merit. 4
the value CT a piece of literary work c
hiyh order she lent the additional charr
of q sweet, gympathetic voice.
Miss Berenice Sinclair favored the audi
eace with a reading from Dickens, tn
Death OF Paul Domhey. She would be n
true pupil Of Miss Hamilton, the able in
structor of expression mt Central, II sh
had failed to appear We'll in whatever sh
attempted, and We think that even Tia
, most ambitious and eXacting teache
could but be pleased with the artist
, touches given by the orators on this occa
sion.
The last number on the program wa
, Moskowsky's "Nalsc ~Briiiiante," render
ed by Miss Annie Schaefiermeyer. Thi
young lady is too well known aud nppre
ciated in Lexington 10 need cominendh
tiCn from US. We are certainly proud I