The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29
ARGONIA

Every one acquainted with Central has
noted the remarkable talent extant among
the young ladies OF that college. Every
one h attended the Argonia anniver
sary last Saturday evening noted with
pleasure the remarkable degree OF talent
exhibited by the young ladies of that
society.
Last Saturday was Argonia's birthday.
The successes of the five years of her
existence entitled her to a clear field in
the college celebrations of Westinghouse
and her own birthday.
Elegantly engraved invitations sum.
moned about 500 of Argonia's friends to
the beautifully decorated New Grand
opera house, and 8 o'clock marked the
commencement OF one OF the finest liter
airy and musical programs ever prepared
in this city for public rendition.
The exercises were opened with an
appropriate prayer by Rev. It. Peyton
Walton.
Number one on the program was an
overture by Nevin, which was brilliantly
executed by Misses Matte Catron and
Malta Powell. They are both Lexington
girls" and have attained high rank In
our local and college music circles.
In a plain, unaffected and appropriate
address, admirably worded, Miss France
Weber, the president of the society, well
coined the audience. We do not hRtter
her when we pronounce the address a
model one.
The vocal solo by Miss Catherine Dunn,
"Waiting," by Willard, was rendered in a
pleasing manner. Her voice, not strong,
but clear and sweet, was admirably suited
to the selection.
Francis H. Burnett's Louisiana" was
recited by Miss Mae Elston. She is one
of the charming elocutionists that has
given that department of Central much
distinction. Her we'll merited reputation
was well sustained Saturday evening. The
audience gave her a generous encore.
Miss Birdie Gunlack sang L parla-te."
Her strong, fine voice, combined with the
enthusiasm with which she sang, called
from the audience one of the heartiest
encores of the evening.
An instrumental solo, "Rhapsodie No.
g." Brahms, was charmingly executed by
Miss Frances Weber.
"The Curiosities of Compromise was
the subject Of the essay of Miss Anna
Groves. The thought in b essay was
commended for its originality. She read
a good essay and she read it well.
"SpoIled Children" as recited by Miss
Bereneice Sinclair, IL we are to judge by
the applause, was the favorite of the
entire program. Miss Sinclair is one OF
the most charming elocutionists we ever
heard. She is graceful on the stage and
her expressions, ~gesticulation and articu-
lation are perfect. The applause that
followed her from the stage called her
ously applauded.
Miss Anita Thomas delighted the
audience with an instrumental solo. She
Is one of the most talented musicians that
has ever attended Central. Lexington
audiences are always delighted with her
musical renditions.
ga Fair Encounter" with Lady Clara
St. John represented by Miss Bereneice
Sinclair, and Mrs. Celia Granville by Miss
Mae Elston, was greatly enjoyed. Both
the young ladies acted their parts per-
fectly.
So ended Argonia's fourth anniversary.
Needless to say it was a perfect success.
have long ago made them
selves the name of successfully completing
every undertaking, and the present occa-
sion was no exception. Truly Lexington
has much to boast of in Central College,
aud Central may we'll feel proud of
.rgonia.