The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-17
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date appointed for the entertainm ent by
the sophomore class OF Baptist Female
College. Those who were so fortunate as
to receive invitations responded promptly,
and at S:15 the college chapel was well
filled. About $40 President Wilson
called the house to order, and DR.. III. NJ.
Richardson, in an eloquent petition, in
voked Divine blessings upon the college,
the audience and the sophomore class.
Following the prayer "A piano duet was
given, entitled "Rondo Militaire"-Carl
Bohm. by Misses Dempsie Brown and
Mary Hicklin. The two young ladies' are
good musicians, and their playing gave
evidence of diligent study inc careful
practice.
Next was the presidents address of
welcome. The president, Miss Workman,
being absent, the vice president, Miss
Sallie Suggett, responded to this number.
Very gracefully, and with eloquence of
speech, she welcomed all present in the
name of the sophomores.
Numbe four, n vocal solo, entitled
Happy Day"-Strelezky, was rendered
by Miss Minnie Gunlack. A charming
~ '"NSiu hSuit III u NOicc ITCH,
clear and sweet, combined to make Miss
Gunlack's number truly interesting. She
is n Lexington young lady and we are
justly proud of her.
Miss Estelle Harrison her recited "a
Hayward Life" She thoroughly under
stood the piece, and gave it with much
feeling. The story was very interesting
and pathetic. A boy had sinned grievous-
ly, had broken his mothers heart
then became "a wanderer on the Of
the earth" Returning on a oer's
evening many years later, a vaga nd, he
goes to the ''silent city of the dead"
seeks out his mothers lonely grave, and,
p%illowing his head upon it, falls into the
sleep that knows no waking, and the
snow, falling so gently, covers his enact
atsd form with a mantle of purest white.
The singing, at intervals during the
recitation, was beautiful, and many eyes
were wet with tears.
The piano solo. Faust Fantasie"-Ley-
bach, as played by, Mss Elma Burrows,
was a delight TO the musical ear. Many
were the compliments and loud the APP
plause she received.
In response to number seven Miss Win
fired lands recited "The First QUARREL
by TennysOn. In her speech and gestures
was clearly seen the true elocutionist's
art.
Miss Bessie Landis followed with a
vocal solo, Northumberland. Miss
lands has a clear, sweet voice. and she
sang with feeling the solo assigned her.
She received a hearty encore, but her only
response thereto was a graceful bow.
Miss Birdie Fristoe, the charming editor
Of the Sophomore Triumph, then read her
publication, much to the entertainment
of III large audience. 1t showed real
editorial talent and contained a number
OF important revelations.
Number one, part second, was a piano
solo, "Valse Caprice"-Rubenstein, by
Miss Myrtle Boren. With a truly artist,
) touch Miss Boren rendered this Difficult
selection. Ease and grace characterize
r her playing.
Number two, a recitation, "Mary'
Q Night Ride" was given by Miss Bonni
( Burrows in a very admirable manner
Her articulation was distinct and he
r gestures. perfect.
The audience then had the pleasure c
t hearing Misses Bessie Lands and Salli
9 Suggett in q vocal duet, "The Land OF til
d Swallows"-Masini. Their voices, so rio
IS and clear, blended in perfect harmon,
and fell upon the ear as sweetly as tn
sound of a nightengale's note.
e Miss Efie Wilson'S essay, "The Way
the Student is Hard" was very good, an
was listened to with marked a~ttentio
d In describing the difficulties of the schot
d girl she gave her hearers good cause fc
a laughter.
Number five was responded to by NJ
Algernon Smith, a Lexington young ma
n who is rapidly becoming a fine ~violinis
His rendition Of 'Stabat Mater, Sing,
lee, was faultless, and all were delightt
with his playing. A lou encore followe,
which would lot be silenced until Alg
:. returned to the stage, and, in sweete
l. tones, played ''Sewanee River"
e. The empire Drill" was one of Il
prettiest sights we have ever witnesse
Young ladies in white, blue, yellow an
., red kept perfect time with the marc
PioyCa W ~ Piauioti u ~ INV
ments which were the embodiment
ID grace obeyed the commands of the
IN charming captain" They were hearth
applauded.
The second edition Of the Sophomo
nj Triumph was next read by Miss Cert
nj Bayliss, its assistant editor. She b,
q. much interesting information in h
~ edition, and the poetry was grand.
With the class chorus, "a Junior Spell
the delightful entertainment terminate
V . and those who were present will lol
ne bear in mind recollections of that please
Vi evening. 1t is but another gem in t
ou golden crown OF success which B. f.
wears; another rose in its wreath of fan
May she ever continue along prosperit,
re- road is the wish of the INTELLIGENcER