The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-07
AT THE ACADEMY.

AT THE ACADEMY.
The Wentworth Society Open Session
Brilliant Affair.
"You are invited to attend the open
session of the Wentworth Society. at the
w. NJ. A. Barracks, March 81, at s p. M
Thus read the invitations received by a
large number of our people, last week,
and many were the EXPLANATIONS of
delight upon the receipt thereof. When
ever it is announced that an entertain
ment is to be given at W. NJ. A, the
invited friends look forward with eager
expectancy to the appointed time. Upon
last Saturday evening our people expected
something grand, and their expectations
were fully realized. AT $3.50 the chapel
was well filed, the audience being COM
posed OF LeSington's best people, the
three female schools, and a number OF
persons from other places. 1t was just
such an assembly as would inspire a
young man to do his best. From first to
last the entertainment did not lack in
interest, each number being loudly ap-
plauded. The rogram was presented by
the Wentworth Society, assisted by the
W. NJ. A. Mandolin Quartet, the W. NJ. A.
Glee Club, the W. NJ. A. Bugle Corps, the
ID. f. n. Quartet, and Company ~"
The first number on the program was
a succession OF bugle calls. They had a
sweet sound, and were pleasing to the
audience. The bugle corps is composed
Of Messrs. Fitzhugh, Perryman, Owens
and Wagstaff.
Following the bugle calls, Rev. w. /.
Cole invoked the blessings of the Supreme
Being upon the institution, its inmates,
the audience, and the exercises of the
evening.
Then Mr.. Arthur l.. Falcon, president
OF the Wentworth Society, delivered the
address OF welcome. 1t was brief and
eloquent, rejecting credit upon this
talented young gentleman.
The song, "Welcome Tonight" by the
ID. Il. n. Quartet, was a very enjoyable
number. The voices of Messrs. Fair, De
Almond, Carr and Anderson blend in
sweet harmony.
The next number was a selection by
the Mandolin Quartet. II was executed
in a truly artistic manner. Its members
are Messrs. %Fitzhugh, DeArmond, Ander-
son and Kenyon.
The violin solo, to have been given by
Mr.. Perryman, was omitted, and in its
place the charming Miss Eunice Wrsy
Fulton recited sour Folks" IL was
given in her usual pleasing style.
The character representation by Mr..
Falcon was without a fault.
The next number was "Sleigh Ride
Polka"-Waldtunfel, by the Mandolin
Quartet. Like their first number, this
one was excellent.
The selection next given, by the Glee
Club, was very fine. Its members are
Messrs. Anderson, DeArmond, Fitzhvgh,
Fair, Hicklin, Falcon, Carr and Ryland,
The recitation by Mr.. Fred. Clark
, 'Facts Concerning Jay Could" was one
of the best numbers on the program. II
, showed that he possessed a knowledge OF
the e~locutionist's art.
The duet, Santiago, (Valse Espangola,
Corbin, mandolin and guitar, by Messrs
, Fitzhugh and Anderson, was a delightful
number. Its execution was faultless.
) A drill by Company z was the next
a number. This company is composed Of
5 the following: Captain, Mr.. Elton b
Murray; Messrs. Cravens, Kenyon, Fair
Stokes, Carr, Westlake, Edwards, Frazier
Payne, Falcon, Todhunter, Lingaman
1k}fnHgfpd Clark. The drill was one o
pleasing features of the evening,
pent. The handsome, soldierly
faurray and his excellent com.
are to be congratulated upon theii
success upon this occasion.
Following the drill the Mandolin
I; Quartet favored the audience with tn,
|, "Mikado. Medley arranged by Mr.. Z. w
Fitzhugb. 1t was we'll up to the quartet
usual standard of excellence.
Dancing O'er the Waves" by the d
F. N. Quartet, was the next number. l
was delightful music.
8 Mr.. f.. Walker Fitzhugh, a favorit
with our people, followed with a mandolin
solo, "La Tapica"-Carlos> Curti. Hi
playing is always fine, and he seems t
g be master OF the instrument.
Robert Emmett Payne is a Lexington
boy, and his friends are proud of tn
Pioshcos NC 10 hfaAsuB III y heiu Z
journalism. Besides being editor-in
y chief Of the Trumpeter he is also editor G
a notable publication known as tn
o "Hoodoo." The issue read upon thi
occasion was an excellent one. Success
to Emmett and the "Hoodoo."
Following came the farce, "Dunder
bake's Machine" which was written b
Messrs. DeArmond, Falcon and Ticknol
1t was presented with q powerful cas-
each actor being a star. 1t was yer
laughable, keeping the audience roarinI
with laughter from start to finish.
The closing song, by the Glee Club, wa
lie a delightful termination for SO successfr
an entertainment. The members of tn
Wentworth Society deserve much cred
for the pleasing manner in which the
entertained our people. May they cor
tinue to improve and prosper is the wis
Of the INTELLI9ENCER.