The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-21
DELSARTE AND PAN1OMIME.
Entertainment Gwen by the EIOcutiOn
and Music Glasses Of Il. &c.

One of the most brilliant literary enter
tainments OF the scholastic year was given
by the classes OF Misses Richardson and
Fulton, OF u. F. c., at the opera house,
last Monday evening.
Lexingtonians are a reading and pre-
eminently literary people, and when a
literary feast is prepared a good number
OF them can be depended upon 10 be pres
ent TO enjoy it. The audience, upon this
occasion, was typical one and demon
strated its appreciation Of the talent dis
played in a most enthusiastic manner.
Misses Richardson and Fulton spent
much time in preparing their classes for
the exhibition. and words of praise for
their work were heard on every side.
The program, though long, was enjoy
able, the first number being physical
culture exercises, by the class. The
various calisthenic movements were
beautifully and uniformly executed.
This was followed by a pautomime,
''Milk Maid" by the class, which was
equally pleasing.
The vocal duet, "Oh Cara lmagina," by
Misses Vaughn and Sydnor, evidenced
much talent on the part OF the young
ladies, and was followed by loud applause
"The Whistliug Regiment" was recited
admirably by Miss Katie Schofield.
Miss Jennie Ladd's solo, 'Springtime,' ,
was highly appreciated by the audience
The rendition of it was fauitless.
Miss Bonnie Burrows recited "On the
Other Train" which evoked both mrth
and sympathy. She received a good
encore, but refused to make other answer
than q courtesy.
Miss Cozette Keller was greeted will
applause when she came out 10 sing
bright Star of Love-" She is a favorit,
in college circles, and as a vocalist pos
sesses much talent. Her number wa.
rendered in n manner creditable to her
self and teacher.
"rhe Bachelors Sale" paptomime, b,
the class, was one of the most attractiv,
features Of the program.
This was followed by the w. NJ. A
Mandolin Quartet, which rendered tw'
selections, one being in answer to al
encore. The Academy should be prout
OF this quartet, as 1t is a credit to tina
institution.
Miss Saddle Allene Ware is one OF tn,
most talented elocutionists in the college
Her recitation, 1.-THE Massacre Of z r.as
ter" was rendered admirably. Her enuI
citation, gestures aud expression wei
faultless.
Miss Bessie Wallace, to the delight G
the large audience, then sang "Oh Mit
Fernando" which was well up to tn
standard Of the entertainment. She wa
generously applauded.
The recitation, "The Low Backed Car,
by Miss Charles, demonstrated the fac
that she possesses rare histrionic ability
She rendered the selection well.
A pantomime by the class followed, an
then came the vocal solo, "Ecstacy," b.
Miss slayme Sydnor, which was greatl
enjoyed. Miss Sydnor Possesses rar
vocal attainments, and always delight
. her audiences.
The Shakespearean burlesque, whic
followed, was well executed by Misse
{ Smith, Noel, Burrows and Charles.
The Mandolin Quartet, of w. NJ. A
: responded to the next number, and thei
. selection was well received.
ri The entertainment closed with "Ho'
: Grandma Danced the Minuet," by th
class. This was, perhaps, the most al
tractive feature of the entertainment.
| We extend congratulations to Mise
Richardson and Fulton on the success
their exhibition.