The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-05-30
COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT.
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their feet. She was the wife of the late
Rev. J. Il. Williams, at one time presi-
dent of Stevens College, and for a long
time secretary of the Baptist general
association. He was well-knOwn all over
this state, and at the time of his death
was pastor of the Baptist church at
Chillicothe. Mrs. Williams is the mother
of Mrs. Buck, and will possibly be
matron of the school she will at least
be an inmate of the college home. On
being introduced to the association she
made a very pretty little speech, ex-
pressing her satisfaction with her recep-
ton, and hoping to become better
acquainted with u people.
Prof. Rooster was called upon and
played a very sweet violin solo, accom-
panied on the piano by Miss Richardson.
Miss FlOssie Charles recited "Cuddle
Doom in a to win the applause
of her appreciative audience.
Miss Berta Richardson sang a beauti-
full solo, "Rainbows, in her usual style,
which is all the guarantee of It's excel
lence that is necessary.
At this point the association took a
recess of twenty minutes, for a social
reunion. During this brief time many
old friends met and greeted each other,
and many new acquaintance were
formed. Mrs. Wilson had prepared Il
liberal supply OF lemon ice, which was
served during the recess, and greatly
enjoyed.
At 4:25 the association was called to
order, and the business of the ~organiZa-
ton was brought up for attention.
The minutes of the last annual meet
ing were read and approved. In reading
the minutes it was found that the COM
mittee appointed last year to select class
historians had not performed the duty.
The members of the committee were
called on to explain, and each one de-
clared she had forgotten that she had
been appointed Oh such committee.
There was no class history for the year,
because the historians had moi been
selected.
Mrs. Richardson moved that the presi-
dent appoint the class historians Tor the
present year. Carried.
The president will make the appoint
ments, and notify the appointees when
she has more time.
The committee appointed last year to
devise some way to raise funds for the
college, was not present, and no report
WaS made.
The treasurer, Miss Peake, made heI
annual report. 1t shows: Balance on
hand, and collected last year, So. 5
expenses last veal $500, leaving a deficit
of $l.65.
The auditors report was called for,
but not submitted.
1t was moved that a collection be
taken up,instead of collecting the annual
dues. Motion carried, and the treasurer
proceeded to carry around the hat. AS
ladies do not have pockets in theil
handsome dresses, and never use d
pocket when they have one, the collec-
ton was almost a waterhaul; only Il
cents i'll cash being raised, and pledges
for IS cents more being made.
The next thing was the election of
officers for the ensuing year. Mrs. Mary
Graves Chiles was nominated, and
against her earnest plea to be excused
was unanimously elected by a rising
vote. The INTELLIGENCER %cOngratu-
lates the association on its judiciOus
selection.
For corresponding secretary, Miss
Mary F. Hawkins was unanimously
elected, and Miss Alice Peake was unan-
imously elected as her assistant.
Mrs. Eliza Cav Hyde was nominated
and unanimously elected as recording
secretary.
Miss Cora Peake was nominated and
unanimously elected as treasurer.
Mrs. Eva McFadin Nicholson was
nominated and unanimously elected as
auditor.
All the votes taken were by rising.
Nominations were called for, to elect
five vice-presidents. The following were
nominated: Miss Margaret Davis, Mrs.
Laura Barnett Young, Miss Elizabeth
McGrew, Mrs. Lizzie Wykoff Green,
Mrs. Celia Smith Landlord. They were
all unanimously elected.
For general historian, Mrs. Hyde and
Miss Margaret Davis were put in nomi-
nation. When the ballots were counted
Mrs. Hyde received nine votes and Miss
Davis sever votes. The election of Mrs.
Hyde was made unanimous.
There being no further business
before the association, and many men,
bers having retired from the room, on
motion the association adjourned to
meet at the call of the president.