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

MattneWs, VINO, In an eloquent prayer,
invoked the blessing of Almighty God.
Following the prayer, Miss Berenice
Sinclair appeared in "Editha's Burglar, -
| by Francis III. Burnett. Miss Sinclair has
| often delighted Lexington audiences with
her superb talent in elocution and upon
| this occasion she added new laurels to
| those already won. The characters of
child, father, mother, nurse and burglar
were accurately depicted, Miss Sinclair
changing voice and expression to suit
each character at will.
The next number was an overture,
"Martha," by FIotow. Its rendition upon
this occasion was by Misses Hattie Car
Isle and Alice Penn, both excellent
pianists. From the softest tones to notes
that reverberated throughout the entire
house these young ladies went with ease
and grace, their touch being that OF
ar lists.
Miss Rotha Hyner then recited "Tho
Little Black Eyed Rebel" 1t was a story
of the days of oppression when men had
gone to fight for their country, and their
loved once were anxiously awaiting some
tidings from them. The vegetable vender
had messages concealed in mis- clothes and
the little black eyed rebels scheme to get
| them was we'll described by Miss Hyner.
Number four was responded to by Miss
Laura Balthis. With the true art OF an
elocutionist she recited "The Last Kiss"
and "Tale Of the Airly Days." both by
Riley. The former was pathetic, the latter
partially humorous. Into her work Miss
Balthis threw her whole soul, showing
that she realized what was expected of
her. 1t was, like its predecessors, well
received.
"Idyl OF the Period"-Baker, was given
by Miss Mae Elston in an admirable man.
ner. Her gestures are the embodiment Of
grace, and her voice is sweet, clear and
strong. The expression and voice of both
man and woman were excellent, and her
work left pleasing impression upon the
mind of each of her auditors.
Miss Fannie Weber then favored the
audience with a rendition OF Reinecke's
Ballade-A fiat Major. Her playing is
fine, and to see her graceful movements
and hear the delightful strains discoursed
by her fair fingers is to Immediately enter
the list Of her admirers. Miss Weber will
long be remembered by those who heard
her upon this occasion.
One of the favorites with Lexing-
tonians; one who is ever greeted with
applause whether in recitation or in song
is the charming Miss Ora Move. At this
time her selection was an humorous one
and contained three characters, an En-
plishman an Irishman and an African
The Irish brogue and negro dialect were
accurately spoken by Miss Move, and her
gestures were graceful. "Peter Mulrooney
and the Black Filly," was the title of the
piece.
When our people see the name of Miss
FRANKIE Foss upon program they are
well pleased, for they know how well she
recites. Upon this occasion her selection
was "The Hat" and she gave it with a
The irate father, the demure miss and the
"married man" were we'll presented, each
| receiving voice and gestures in accord
with age and sex.
LADY Gay Spanker," from Dion Bouci-
cault's "London Assurance" as given by
Miss Daisy Corpeny, was a complete sue
cess, and excited the admiration of all
lovers OF the art of elocution present.
Miss Corpeny's voice is excellent, her
every movement the picture of grace and
her articulation clear and distinct. Her
description OF the fox chase was splendid
Number ten was a piano duet, 1.-TWO
Valses'- Hoffman, by Misses Fannie
Wight and Matte Lou Catron. 1t was one
OF the most ENJOYABLE numbers of the
evening. First the rippling Of a brook
could be heard, then the oceans mighty
roar; the singing Of one bird greets the
elr, then a sound as of whole forest oil
feathered songsters. Their rendition ol
the piece would have delighted the com.
poser could he have been one of theil
auditors.
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tba latter mart of the nroeram. which
G insisted of poses plastioues. The youpe
ladies' who narticipated in this beautiful
spectacle were Misses Daisy Corpeny
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su,,h pn,ho Homer Anna Grov.s
Franks Foss Mae Elston and Ora Move
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yres the statnarv of n master sculptor.
The srst ,.hleau r.nresantsa the birtt
NJ venus-venns surrounded nv admirine
uymphs and borae. The second was the
death of Orpheus-three bacchantes hav,
sized upon him. while others are engaged
!, a wild orue The next was frieze
chain dance Nnmber four was tn,
, sleepinp Ariadns. Ajax and Patroclus
whisnerinps of Cupid. Narcissus. Orpheu
and Eurvdice. Baccbus finds Ariadn,
asleen on his favorite island. Ajax hold
inv the Iifeless body of Patroclus. Cupi,
whisnerinp miscbievously into the ear O
, a Young maiden. Orpheus bearing Fury
dice from the Internal regions. Narcissu
J a imirinp his own reflection.
, The fifth scene represented the solace O
Paris and Helen. Apollo Belyedere, tn
Three Graoes and Venus Genetrix. Tn
} dancing maidens making music for tn,
lconsolatiou of Paris and Helen, Numbe
. ak was the Greeks and Amazons-th
Amazons in battle with the Greeks
Presentation OF Psyche. in the Council
: Chamber of the Gods. Cupid presents hi
, chosen bride to the assembled deities.
, And last, but by no means least, wa
presented the Sirens and waking Psyche
lPyemaleou and Galatea. Hercules, Oueel
~ vaia md C,nid psvcba wakes fro N