The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-06-08
GRADUATING EXERCISES

Eicn year Inc college has
grown, both in members and in the
efficiency nI its work. II u now the
pride of every Methodist in the state.
and the admiration of every one who
loves the cause of higher education.
President Homes, who has been at
the head of the school-its chief cNecu-
tive officer for six vears-has achieved
great things for the cause of Christian
education. He has placed the college
on "a higher plane aud increased its
usefulness for good.
LeXIngtonians are proud OF Central
College. Every Methodist IA Missouri
"A point to it As u to the
intelligence and advancement of his
church.
We who live in Lexington delight Ia
take our visitors up College street aud
point with pride To the magnificent
buildings which adorn the famous old
battle-ground, where heroes rave their
lives for country.
The present prosperity of Central
Female College is largely due to the
wisdom, integrity and energy of PresI-
dent a. a. Jones and his well-seIected
faculty. President Jones is %pre-emin-
emily The right man in the right place.
No man Is more highly honored by
those who know hin than he, and vet
no one IN u acquaintance bears his
honors with more humility. A volume
OF eulogy might Ice written of him, and
not an nndeserved compliment penned.
If the Methodisis OF Missouri will give
the college the buildings that are abso-
lutely needed, they will learn that Cen
trails past achievements will he but
stepping stones to greater things.
The brilliant climax of a week of fine
literary and musical entertainments
was reached last Wednesday morning,
at which time the tweniy-Sixth annual
commencement was held in the opera
house. A large aud attentive audience
assembled To do honor Ia the college,
and to witness the brilliant ceremonies,
Many were present from a distance.
The program was all that had been
anticipated. Rev. &. NJ. Bishop opened
the ceremonies with prayer, and in an
eloquent petition invoked Gods bless
ing upon the faculty, students and as
sembled friends.
The program was opened with =
chorus, ''The Water Nymphs"; alto
solo, Miss Grace Knight. Miss Knight,
in a clear alto voice, sans the solo ad-
mirably; and the voices of over forty
young ladies blending sweetly in the
chorus made the number indeed atlrac-
tive.
''Fanschingsschwmk," by Schu-
MANN, was played bv one of Central's
most accomplished pianists, Miss jessie
Catron. She interprets music exceed
ingly well. Her piece was well chosen
aud warmly a%pplauded.
Miss Madeline Il. BywaterS, NJ. L.,
then read her graduating essay, the
subject of which was 1.-The DAISY
Chain" The essay was a plea for no
bility of character. 1t was read with
much emphasis, and in Il clear voice
that could Ice heard in all parts of the
house.
''Polacca %Brillante,n by Weber, was
played by Miss Frances A. Wight. Her
Interpretation OF the composition, her
delicate touch and expression, showed
that she had mastered the piano.
The next number vas an essay by
Miss Lolita +. Corder; subject, 1.-The
City of PALMS" This essay demon
strated to the audience that Miss Cor
der's ability was of high order, and
that she was deserving OF the honor OF
a diploma from Central. This essay
was rich in illustrations, and contained
some fine gems of thought.
Perhaps the most difficult number on
b program was MoZart's Concerto
executed by Miss Bessie Boon. The
piece was long, but her rendition of il
was a musical triumph. Miss Boon is
a skillful artist her musical talent Is
highly cultivated.
"Pereunt ct lmpntantur" was the
rather unique subject OF the essay OF
Miss Francis Louise NardIn. The
essay is given in full in another col
umn..
.'Solree de Nienne," Schubert-Liszt.
by Miss thoda Young, was one of the
most pleasing Instrumental solos rem
dered during the commencement.
Miss Daisy Marion Taubman read au
essay CLOCKS of Steel, in an admira-
BILE manner. The essay is printed else
where, and speaks its W enconiums
"Approach of Spring" was then sang
by the chorus class. 1t was a beautiful
thing. The y0io0s al over forty Young
ladies cEImed IN perfect unison, aud
their articulation was very good.
DIPLOMAS.
Next came that all important mum
her an the program-thc awarding OF
medals and diplomas. She who bears
away from Central an honor, wears it
well, for merit Is alone rewarded. Hard
and persistent work makes the reward
more highly appreciated, aud upon
that principle all who win honors IN
the college deserve and appreciate
them.
President Jones, in q very appropriate
speech, conferred the following de.
grees: Miss Madeline Bywaters, VI. L.,
Lexington, Mo.
Miss Lolita +. Cnrdcr, VI l.. Dover,
Mo.
Miss Francis Louise Nardin, Il. \ ,
Nandalia, Mo.
Miss Daisy NJ. Taubmln, NJ. L.,
Lexington, Mo.
Diplomas ia instrumental music were
awarded To Miss ~liessir Boon, LcNing.
ton, Mo-, and Miss Francis \. Wight,
Moberly, Nh.
4 diploma m expression was award
ed Ia Miss Elva Stapp, Golden Cay.
Mo.
CERTIFICATES Oh PROFICIENCY
were awarded Ia Miss Margaret Steiner
in literary department. In music, I,
Misses Matte Catron, Malta Powell
Elya Siapp aud Anita Thomas.
MEDALS.
Three medals were awarded. III,
high grade medal IN the preparatory
department was awarded bv Mis-.
Florence Nealc Ia George kerdulm.
The home medal Ia Miss Mar
Chapman.
TIE high grade mclal Ia Nil.
Jessie Cassell, whose average grad,
for the year was 81 -.
coll til HONOR.
Those whose grades for the yea.
averaged "a Or more are as fellows
Misses Emma Scratch, James SmIh
JeGsie Cassell, Louise Nardin, Mann,
Steiner, .Tillie Evans, Florence Duncal
and Emma AlmStead.
With the benediction, pronounced h,
Rev. W. Is. Mcfarland, the twenty
sixth Year of Central College came Ia