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

the world had not lost anything it could
not we'll afford to lose; the art of smbalm-
ing was a relic of barbarisn. The age Of
muscle has passed, and this is the age of
thought and of soul.
Miss Anna Hoffman played a beautiful
piano solo, "Invitation to the Dance"
She is quite young, but is q fine per-
former, is graceful at the instrument, and
will soon make a record as a pianist.
Miss Sudie Workman will never suffer
defeat in life il she follows the line of
thought given in her essay, "Undeieated
by Defeat" Apparent defeat is often the
greatest victory. A man cannot be de-
feated who is in the right, and dies for his
convictions, and leaves an honored name
to posterity. Lee met defeat, but left a
deathless heritage; Milton was blind
twenty-four years. Yet "Paradise LOST
was the result. Bunyan was two years in
prison, and there composed "Pilgrim's
Progress" the greatest OF u%ninspired
books. The greatest defeat, followed by
the greatest victory, was the death on the
cross. Her essay was we'll delivered, and
was full of beautiful ideas.
Miss Estelle Stanley read on essay emit =
tied "Class Prophecy" in which she in
dulged in poetry, and predicted the future
of her classmates. Miss Bonnie Burrows
is to become a famous e~locutionist; is to
travel over the world, make money and
win the hearts of all men, but as she is
already spoken for, their suits will be I'M
availing. Miss Elma Burrows is to be a
great pianist, and practice so hard as to
raise felons on her fingers, and at last die
an old maid. Miss Nellie Hurley's pros
poets are fine to settle in a cottage with a
certain doctor. Miss Minnie Slusher will
marry a preacher. Miss Oniska Spurlock
will lecture on woman's rights, and at
last marry A MAN. Miss Elizabeth Lank-
ford is to be "nothing but q teacher" is
to study in distant lands, and to marry a
handsome man. Miss Sudie Workman is
to become a lawyer and fight for womsn's
rights; is to win lame and fortune. Miss
Stanley did not say what would become
Of herself, SO we predict she will get-mar-
ried, settle down and claim to be happy.
Vocal Sextette -"Drsgonfies," - was
rendered by six of the best vocalists OF
the school, and was very fine. In all the
rush of melody we could easily distin-
guish the excellent voice of Miss Lena
Gregory.
Awarding of medals and diplomas was
the next order on the programme, and
was the event of the day. The following
diplomas were given: e.
Graduates in English Course-Misses
Eima Burrows, Onisks Spurlock and Mel
lie Hurley.
Baccalaureate OF observation-disclosures
Bonnie Burrows, Elizabeth Landlord,
Estelle Stanley, Minnie Slusher, Sudie
Workman.
Mistress OF Arts-Miss Elizabeth Miller.
Post Graduate course-Vocal Music
Miss Lizzie Vaughan. EIocution-Miss
Bonnie Burrows, Miss Flossie Charles
Instrumental Music-Miss Elma Burrows
Art-Miss Lizzie Vaughan, Miss Fannie
Skinner, Miss Flossie Charles.
Certificates were given as follows:
Elocution-Miss Martha Fontaine.
/ Vocal music-Miss Edna Forsythe.
Art-Miss May Denny.
Business course-Miss Hattie GIucklich.
Gold medals were awarded as follows:
High Grade Medal-For high grade
scholarship, punctuality, and all things
appertaining to q good student-Miss
Alice Withers.
Art Department-Miss Flossie Charles.
Progress in music-MissA Anna Holman.
There was q close contest for the art
medal, and also q close race for the home
medal. In the latter race there were five
young ladies who attained 100 in deport-
ment. The medal was awarded to Miss
Callie without; Misses Fontaine, Hosfeldt,
Landers and Warder are those who made
such a close contest for the home medal.
Prof. Wilson made q short farewell
speech. and Prof. Buck made a short
speech, outlining his policy. and express
ing his hopes for the coming year.
Hon. II. c. Wallace, On behalf of the
board of trustees, congratulated the
school for the work lone last year; for
the prospects the coming year; expressed
regret at the loss of Prof. Wilson, and
happiness at securing the services OF Prof.
Buck. He expressed pride in the school,
in its alumne, in its new graduates, and
in the good work it is doing.
The audience was then dismissed by a
short and fervent prayer by Prof. Wilson,
and the school term of 1885, was ended.
VISITORS AT B. F. c.
The following is a list of the visitors at
the commencement exercises of Baptist
Female College:
Mrs. E.. b. Gibson, Houstonia.
Mrs. R.. ]. Hurley, Kansas City.
Miss Minnie Stoughton, Springfield.
Miss Edna Slusher, Wsverly.
Miss Nellie Holloway, Kansas City.
Miss Ella Bailey, Pleasant Hill.
Miss Fannie F~ontaine, MAYHEM.
Miss Mary Warder, Lexington,
Miss Victoria Tyler, Dunksburg.
Misses Louise and Maggie Davis, Sweet
Springs.
Miss Waters, Of C~hillicothe.
Mr.. Campbell, of Marshall.
Rev. {. A. Buchanan, of Higginsville.
Rev. Mr.. Martin, of MAYHEM.
Misses Lula and Bessie RidgWay, Of