The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-06-09

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Childhood! Rosy morning of life!
Bright spring Of our existencsl We
owe thee much! Truly thou art bene-
diction to the race. From thine eyes
there radiates light which Is Heaven
born and which is an index to Q soul as
pure as a snow. flake. The words which
thy little tongue lisp are pure and simple.
yet elevating and ennobling. Oh, child
hood, there are enough dimples In thy
cheeks to catch and hold and glorify all
the tears of grief.
All the sentiment relative to childhood
which we have ever heard or read recurred
to us, last Friday evening, when we at
tended the primary entertainment at
Central College.
This department is under the direction
OF Miss Florence Glenn Neale, q graduate
OF the school wherein she has taught the
past year. She is young lady whom all
delight to call "friend." Educated, re-
fined, a lady of noble impulses, purity OF
heart and nobility of purpose, she bids
fair to take position in the front rank
OF teachers. Her highest commendation
as an instructor Is the work Of her little
pupils. The advancement they have
made is remarkable, and their closing
entertainment was q fitting crown for
their splendid years work.
At 1880 the chapel was filed to over
flowing. 1t was one OF those generous,
whole souled, large hearted audiences,
who are ever blind to the mistakes OF
children but who rejoice In the successes
Of the little ones. The attention given,
from first to last, was all that could have
been desired.
A few moments after the appointed
hour, the curtains were drawn aside, and
Rev. Richard Ellerby, In his impressive,
earnest, eloquent manner, invoked ths
blessings OF the Creator.
The welcome address by Edna Stramcke
was given in rhyme. She is a charming
accomplished little lady, and she spoke In
a pleasing manner.
The piano solo, by Ida Ellerby, wal
well rendered, showing that she Is gooc
music pupil. Her playing was graceful
and her touch accurate.
Kent Catron, the bright son OF judge
Thos. A. Catron, then recited Johnny
Neighbor." The piece was pathetic, and
Kent recited it with feeling.
The next number was a duet, evil
You Marry Me?" by Lucille GoOde snG
Clyde Hall. Both are excellent littl'
singers, and their number was one OF tn
best on the program. Every inducemen
offered by Clyde to his fair little charme
to marry him was unavailing until h
offered her the key to his chest that sh
might have gold at her request. Thi
offer little Lucille accepted instantly.
The recitation, "Daisy Nurses" b.
Lillian Moorehead, Irene Stramcke ant
Isabel Dickey, was one OF the mos
pleasing things we have ever seen. Eacl
little tot did we'll.
The vocal solo by Daisy Graham
"Sleep Little Baby o. Mine," was
pleasant surprise to this audience. N
one expected such singing from u child
She has a splendid voice, and sings ver
sweetiy.
The dude drill. by six little boys, wa
| very good. The drill was executed with
out mistake, and the boys looked quit
dignified in plug hats and frock coats.
The recitation, especially Jim," b
Grace Hyner, was a pleasing selection
3he represented an old woman we'll.
The first number of part two was
sunfower quartet. by Misses stramcke
Underwood, Graham and Hyner. Eacl
little lady had her face framed in larg
sunfiower, appearing at the top OF ston
wall. They sang with feeling, aud thsi
number was a good one.
Ida Elierby recited "Grandma's Valen
tine" in manner well calculated +
pleafe her hearers. For one OF her az
she is a good elocutionist.
The piano solo. LA Violette'-walt1