The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-04-20
IDUNA ~ENTERTAINS.

The annual open session OF Iduna Lit.
erary Society was held in Central college
chapel, on Monday evening last. Early
In the evening 1t began to rain, and at
times water fell In torrents; but those
who were invited to be present at the en-
tertainment realized that 1t was but one
chance Ia the year to witness an exhibit
ton OF dumas talents, and, regardless of
the weather. the college chapel was COM
fortsbiy filed.
The chapel had been transformed from
it's every day appearance, and was taste
fully decorated 10 white and gold, the
colors OF the society. Cut and pot flowers
were used layishiy in the decorations. and
to q great advantage. The decorative d.
signs were magnificent, Doubtless the
chapel never appeared SO elegantly
dressed.
The program was rendered faultlessly,
aud was a model Of interest. 1t was for
fally opened by a song, "Breeze of the
Night" by the society's Glee Club. The
club is composed OF eighteen voices, and
la this selection their voices blended in
perfect accord.
.
for another selection, and the president OF
the society called upon Rev. Mr.. Dempsy
" invoke the blessings Of the Deity upon
the assembled audience.
Miss Bette Belle Perry, the president,
then delivered the annual address. la
words that were we'll selected, and a tone
Of voice remarkably cordial, she wei
roomed the guests. Her address was along
the lines OF educational subjects. She did
not think man superior TO woman. h
said they were different, but that differ
ence did not imply inferiority. She
reached q happy climax in making the
point that man never rose above the in
nuences Of home and mother. Her ad-
dress was well delivered, and demon
strated rhetorical and mental ability.
The address was followed by a song by
Miss Elva Stapp. She is decidedly a musI-
cian. Her voice Is as clear as a bell, and
she sings without effort. A generous APP
plause followed her as abe left the stage.
Miss Mayme Beattie played a piano solo,
to the great pleasure Of all present. Her
ability at the piano, her skillful ooneep-
ton OF classic pieces, and graceful finger
Jog, have made her q sIrong favorite with
~Lexington's musicians.
Miss Laura Balthis recited "Rudder
Grange" in a pleasing n She has
good initiative powers, and added TO this
q good voice and graceful gestures, make
her an elocutionist of high rank.
Miss Ora h. Magruder delivered AN ora
ton entitled The Apple OF Life" She
Iikened tbs world to an apple, and drew
her comparisons in an original and unique
manner. Her Grafton was original from
first to last. 1t was well delivered and
greatly applauded.
Miss Burdette followed with a sweet
vocal solo that captured the audience, ard
at once won the appreciation and praise
of all.
Miss Elva Stapp delivered a recitation
In u fine manner, and the quartette, com
posed of Misses Marlowe, Graham, Cor
peny aud Burdette, closed the first part Of
the program.
The second part of the ogram was
two scenes from julius Cesar, which Were
rendered by Misses Frances Smith aud ID,
Elizabeth Corpeny, Miss Smith taking
the character of Brutus, and Miss Cor
peny that Of Cassius. These young ladies'
acted their parts fau.tlessly. Each of
them have excellent voices. superb facial
expressions aud graceful appearances
Their part OF the program was a fitting
climax To the excellent entertainment.
The dumas have every reason To be
proud of their open session. Ii was an
exhibition of talent of the highest type.