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

dard. 1t was ten o'clock when Prof.
Jones called upon Rev. j. NJ. Boon to
open the ceremonies with prayer. The
presiding elder, in an eloquent petition,
invoked Gods blessing upon the
faculty, students and assembled friends.
Misses Combs and Move, those ac-
complished young graduates, came
upon the stage and sang Sat the
Cloister Gate" ten young ladies joining
in the chorus. 1t was an appropriate
! opening to the excellent program that
was to follow.
Then came the first graduating essay
by Miss Bessie Cobb, entitled 'sPOrphyrO
Genitus." The essay was well worthy
of one who has taken M of Central's
| diplomas. The ideas were clear, and
the sentences ski!lfully constructed and
we'll connected. She reached the
climax and concentrated all her ideas
upon the n thought that the ''Por-
| phyro Genitus' was the one who in
herits a crown of eternal life.
POlonais, A major-Chopin, was
then rendered by Miss Minnie Goode,
an artist of talent. 1t was a difficult
selection, but we'll rendered.
Miss Lula May Goode followed next
with an essay, ''String of Pearls. ="
She began by saying that pearls signify
purity, and were symbolical of our
Lord. The four pearls she discussed
were knowledge, wealth, power and
friends. Her essay abOunded in prac-
tical sense. She handled the subject
in a manner that showed study and
fuency. Her rhetoric was fine.
Concerto, b fiat majOr-Mozart, was
played by Miss Julia Dunnica. The
audience was well pleased with this
selection. Miss Dunnica is one of the
honor students of the college, and
whenever she appears before an
audience she does her college credit.
Miss Berenice Sinclair's essay was
entitled s'The Silence of Light" Hei
application of her subject was excellent,
and elected a large share of compli.
ments. Miss Sinclair has taken high
rank in the college, and as an alumna
will honor her alma mater.
Miss Bessie Boon followed with q
piano solo, "Hunting Song" The
rendition Of this popular and beautiful
selection entities her to much credit as
a talented pianist. She is very pro
ficient in the art of music.
Miss Frances Smith, a charming
young lady, who is recognized by heI
student friends and teachers as one o.
Central's talented pupils, executed 1
piano solo, Valse, by Rubinstein. Il
was well rendered.
DIPLOMAS.
Next came that all-impOrtant numbel
on the program-the delivery of medal.
and diplomas. She who bears away
from Central an honor, wears it well
for merit is alone rewarded. Hard ant
persistent work makes the reward
more highly appreciated, and upOI
that principle all who win honors il
the college deserve and appreciate
them.
President Jones, in II very beautiful
speech, conferred the following degrees
Miss Bessie Cobb, A. b.. Misses Luli
May Goode and Bcrenice Sinclair, Nj
H.. Miss Claudia Silver, NJ. A. Mis-
Silver is the fifth young lady to viii
the degree of Mistress OF Arts IN tn
history of the college. We congratu
late her.
Those graduating in music are a
follows:
INSTRUMENTAL.
Misses Mary f.. lcattie, .Jessi'
Catron, Maggie NJ. Long, Ann'
Schaefermeyer.
VOCAL.
Misses Rose III. Combs and Ora NJ
Move.
' CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY.
Instrumental-Misses Bessie Boon
Hattie Carlisle, Rose Combs, Juli
Dunnica, Leila Graves, Minnie GoOde
Alice Penn, Rose Stephenson, France
Weber, Frances Wight, Frances Smith