The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-05-30

She was as much at home on the stage
as she would have been at the college
chapel. Her recitation was decidedly
well given, and was enthusiastically
received by the delighted audience. An
effort was made to give her an encore,
but she simply returned, acknowledged
the compliment by polite bow, and
again retired.
Miss Eta Craig came next with a
recitation, 'sBill Smith" Bill was
prevarIcator who was evidently born
and raised in Kansas, where it is con-
sidered compliment to be called a
great fabricator. Bill has chum who
is not cup to snuff in the ways of the
Kansas world; in other words, the
chum is tenderfoot, and the way Bill
''stuffs'' him is a caution. This ten
derfoot undertakes to tell what he
knows, and always gives Bill as his
authority. Miss Craig initiates the
awkward gestures and comical express
sions. She has good command of
her voice, and changes quickly, with
out an effort. The selection was a
very good one for her purpose, and
she used her opportunities to good
purpose. The audience showed its
appreciation by long-continued ap-
plause, when she returned and bowed
her thanks.
Mr.. AlgIe Smith came next with a
violin solo "Air Vaire." 1t was a
.svary" and if any note can be made on
the violin that was not called for in
that piece, it certainly was an over
sight on the part of the composer. The
first part of the piece was the kind of
music old Remenyi likes to play, where
the lingering is done within an inch of
the bridge. The last part was gen
eral scamper up and down the whole
range of the instrument, calling for the
most rapid work. He was accompanied
by Prof. Koester on the piano. Algie
is natural musician, fine performer,
and playing the violin is as easy for
him as eating when he is hungry. If
he will devote his time to music alone,
he can make name for himself in the
musical world.
Miss Nellie Hurley gave monologue,
"Behind the CURTAIN" She is a rich
and charming young widow, and has a
lover, but she has made up her mind
not to surrender her independence for
husband. She is called to New York
ON business, and puts up at hotel,
when she is reminded of the many
cases where women are robbed and
killed. She picks up a newspaper and
reads two or three such accounts, and
works on her own fears till she is
frantic. Looking around she sees a
pair of boots standing against the
wall. and imagines burglar is stand
ing behind the curtain. She surrenders
all her money and jewels TO the
supposed burglar, and throws them at
him, when the porter raps at the door
and asks for a pair of boots. She
then sees that no burglar is there, and
throws the boots into the hall, and
declares that she will no longer refuse
to marry strong, brave man who
loves her, aniswe@suppose it all turns
out we'll at last. Miss Hurley acted
the part splendidly, for there was
probably more IN the actions than in
the words of the frantic woman, though
her words were well and distinctly
spoken. Her fear was well simulated,
and it was great relief to her and TO
her sympathlzing friends when she
decided to remain a helpless widow no
| longer.
Miss Edna Forsythe delighted the
audience with the beautiful solo "For
all Eternity" She was accompanied
on piano and violin by Messrs. Rooster
and Smith. The range of her voice is
good, and she has 1t under fine control.
She sings without any apparent effort,
and reaches the higher register easily,
remains at pleasure, and sounds each
note distinctly, the highest note ringing
out like a bell. Her song was greatly
appreciated, and an effort was made 10
recall her, but the curtain had fallen
and she would not re-appear.
II was here announced that Miss
Fulton would, by request, give Long
fellows Famine after the drill.
physical Culture Drill" by the
gramme. This class consists of twenty
three young ladies, who appeared on
the stage In ''fatIgue Dress" armed
with light dumb-bells. They went
through the manual of arms to the
tones of a piano, and the movements
were very precise. After thorough
drill in this department, they began a
march and formed many intricate and
beautiful figures, the step being in
perfect time. The drill was long, and
probably few of the young ladies
were weary before it ended, but they
kept perfect time, and in no case was
there sign OF confusion. We watched
the drill closely, and the only mistake
we detected was where, in military
terms, "'about, face" was called for,
some turned to the left and some to
the right, but the line was kept
straight. The drill was splendid, and
was enjoyed by all who saw it. Not
command of any kind was given,
everything being done to music, which
necessitated correct time.
After brief rest for the class, Miss
Fulton took her position IN one of the
boxes and recited the old poem '.Rory
O'More cOurted Kathleen Bawn." One
half of the girls on the stage had put
on caps, and each represented "Rory,"