The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14
MONDAY EVENING AT CENTRAL.
The Daughters OF lduna Entertain i'm
their Usual Pleasing Manner.

Central Female College was brilliantly
illuminated from turret 10 foundation,
last Monday evenings; and in the chapel a
scene OF beauty and grandeur awaited the
admiring gaze of the many friends who
were to assemble there that evening.
The occasion was the celebration of the
twelfth anniversary of the Iduna Literary
Society, a society whose history is written
upon the immaculate page of success with
the pen of courage dipped in the fountain
of talent; a history which will live long
after the walls of old Central have
crumbled to dust.
The stage was beautifully decorated
with the Iduna colors-white and gold
and Easter lilies and other flowers were
so arranged as to form a picture upon
which Parrhasius, the Athenian painter,
would have gazed with as much interest,
perhaps, as he did upon the unsold
Olynth;an slave chained to a pillar in the
mart at Athens.
In an eloquent. earnest prayer Rev. C..
NJ. Bishop called upon the Creator TO
send ''showers of blessings" upon Central
Co llege, its faculty and pupils, the large
audience and the events OF the evening.
"Improm ptu'-Chopln, was then given
by the accom- plished Miss Mayme Beattie
in n manner well pleasing to all within
the sound of the instrument. Miss
Beattie deserved the loud applause her
playing won for her.
Courage was the subject OF the pres
ident's address. We doubt il ever the
president OF a literary society delivered a
more scholarly or more eloquent address
than did Miss Bessie Jones, at this time.
Very cordially did she welcome tho.e
present in the name of the society over
which she so ably presides. She quoted
the old adage, "Nothing venture, nothing
have" aud spoke Of men whose indomit-
able courage had won for them positions
OF distinction among their fellow-men.
The words of praise for George w. Childs
and Thomas A. Edison were heartily en-
dorsed by all.
1.-THE Message and ''The Dauza." as
sung by Miss Herndon, were very sweet.
She sang with feeling, and her voice s o
clear delighted the audience. She was
heartily applauded.
Miss Daisy Corpeny, in her usual ad-
mirable manner, gave a reading, entitled
"Mrs. Leo Hunter" 1t. was given with
feeling and a full appreciation of the
sentiment OF the piece. Applause fol-
lowed her as she left the stage.
Owing to ~indisposition on the part OF
Miss Maggie Long, the next number,
"Rondo"-Weber, was omitted. The
many friends Of Miss Long regretted this,
rs her playing is always appreciated.
The essay, prophetic Visions" by Miss
Bette Belle Perrie, was one OF the most
enjoyable numbers OF the evening. II
was we'll written and was read in a clear,
distinct voice, each word being audible in
all parts Of the room. We trust that her
prophecy regarding the Lexington bridge,
and the advance in the price of real estate
here, may prove true.
The next lumber was a song by the
quartette, composed of Misses Long,
delightful number, the four clear, sweet
voices blending perfectly, making a rich
melody, soul-stirring in its effect.
Act 1, Scene 2, Merchant of Venice, al
given by Misses Gibson and Corpeny, wor
merited applause. 1t was given in 6
manner well calculated to gain for both
young ladies the admiration of the
entire audience.
'Song Without NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
was rendered by Miss Smith in a ~faultles'
manner. Her touch is that of an artist
her playing easy and graceful, and thu
tones well-rounded and melodious. Sh,
retired from the stage amidst a storm o
applause.
The recitation by Miss Balthis, "Womer
All at Sea-" was a very l%aughable number
With the true art Of an elocutionist sh'
presented this piece, giving to each char
acter the voice most appropriate. TIT
applause which followed was deserved.
Miss Rose Combs, a favorite with Lex
ington people, sang "Nymphs ant
Fawns," instead OF ''Thou Wondrou:
YOUTH as given upon the programme
She never sang more sweetly than upor
this occasion, and all who heard her wer
delighted. With the dignity and grace o
a queen she retired from the stage ant
loud applause followed.
The grafton by Miss Bradley was yer.
much enjoyed. 1t was we'll written, an,
showed careful study and depth o
thought. The language was eloquent an
the delivery without n fault.
A scene from Leah, the Forsaken," b.
Miss FRANKIE Foss, was one of the bes
numbers on the programme. This youni
lady is always greeted with applause, 70
she has won a place OF high esteem in tn
hearts of our people. She has a clear
strong voice, and possesses histrioni
talent Of a high order. She depicted tn
grief OF the forsaken Leah in a name
most admirable. The storm Of applaus
which followed Miss Foss from the stag
would not be silenced until she returne
and recited a humorous selection.
The closing song by the glee club, com
posed Of eleven young ladies, was yer
fine. The only thing that detracted from
its enjoyment was the thought that 1t wa
the close OF the evenings entertainment,
To the officers and members OF ldun
Literary Society the INTELLIaENCER ex
tends congratulations upon the success O
their twelfth anniversary celebration an,
wishes for them a future as bright as tn
evening star, and as full OF success as ha
been their past.