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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-28
That $ All.

We are not bothered with an endless number
of stocks We do sell dress goods rakeS ice cream
eezeS corSetS or maCkee: Shoes are the one the sole
stock in which Intersection which we fix our
minds By concentrating thought and energy in the
shoe business alone enabled keep close watch
the market; to know where and when good things
to be had in footwear to the very best terms-n
Short you better and with more economy than
possible with any house trying to keep dozen-and-one
businesses balanced on one mental and financial pole
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-28

Oriental teas are rolled for
market by perspiring Asiatic
hands, long before they are
used. while SEEDLINGS
BEST IS rolled by machinery
and fresh roasted in San
Francisco. Had you thought
of this ?
SCHILLING'S BEST makes
you think, and be satisfied,
also.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-29

subject was one well suited to heF. and
she displayed IN it some of the energy
and strength of her character. She
said that industry would find It's reward
and that a reference TO the history of
any part of the world would disclose
the fact that success was ever due to
intense activity. Every success in life,
she said, must be gained by unyIelding
efforts, and that Il lack of perseverance
showed a weak character. 1t is impos-
sible here TO give even a sketch of the
different essays, but this one was well
worth publishing.
Miss Nellie Davies rendered Il selcc-
ton on the piano. Her touch is good,
and she brought out the music of the
piece with good effect. The selection
was a difficult one, but she played il
gracefully and well.
Miss Alice WIthcrs delivered The val
c lictory essay. Her voice vas good
and she delivered the essay without amy
reference to manuscript. The Essay was
a good one and full of originality and
deep thought. She asserted thai life
was what we IN ide il, and referred l."
the example of many before us who
have made their lives great. She
showed the necessity of fixing ON
ideals on lofty stations. for we ascend
no higher on the ladder IF fame than
our ideals age fixed. Her regret III
parting with her teachers aud associates
in the :hpol was aPl aren't, and al"
her eagernesS "a begin her HuIk in The
world. She was awarded the scholar
shin mo l.l il, IIis ,.lln,n. la-t N,n,T
and was well worthy The honor OF vale
dictOrian which she gained lnis term.
The following Young ladies wrI'
awarded diplomas in The different
courses:
Miss Alice Withers vas awarded the
degree of b. A.
Misses Dorothy burrows, Laura
Warder, Oudie Minler and E>lellr
Miller were awarded the degree oi
B. S.
Misses Hattie Glucklich and Martha
FOntaIne graduated in e%loculion, and
Misses May and Carrie Johnson and
Nellie Davies graduated from the
musical department.
University scholarship, given for
proficiency in all studies of the senior
course, was awarded TO Miss Alice
Withers.
Medals were given as follows:
Home department - Miss Bessie
Franklin.
For progress in music-NIiss Mabel
Fol- progress in music in senior year
May Johnson.
For proficiency IN music in senior
ear-Miss Carrie Johnson.
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subject was one well worthy of a
lengthy notice, and she handled 1t well.
! Her knowledge of the authors. ancient
I and modern, showed her Ia be an eN-
tensiye reader, and her delineailon OF
their works displayed her remarkable
memory.
Miss Estelle Miller's essay was on
''Buttoned Up People" and she handle
the subject in It highly creditable man .
ner. She set forth plainly the fact
that no matter how bright and intelli-
gent Il man may be, if he keeps him
self from other people and d"eS not
give his genius an opportunity 1" assert
itself. he will in all probability Y quo
his life without his abilities being
known. Her essay was II OF III"
best read, and was we'll delivered.
Misses CrIley and Vaughan sang the
song, '.Gypsies," by Brahms. Miss
Vaughan has ii very pleasing voice. and
her high notes are as clear as those of
IL flute. These two NocaliSIs are favor
ties and could not fail 10 please their
audience. Miss CrIleN's voice is capable
of almost any range. her high notes are
clear and sweet. and her low noieS are
full and unusually distinct. The union
of the two voices was perfect. and
gave "a very pleasing effect.
N + W wa, tie subject of an
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-29

fresh and novel, aud the eight hands
moved us one in both lime and express
lion. Applause was liberal, and floral
gifts were lavished on the young ladies
during the entire performance, which
was a constant succession of delights.
We cannot close without a word foI
that accomplished lady and thorough
musician, Mrs. w. III. Buck, VIII
although not named on the progl am,
filled one of its most difficult and
important parts, the accompanies.
F. equenily it takes a better performer
TO play an accompaniment than a solo,
and always II better musician. Tie
accompanist must not only understand
The score, but the moods and mistakes
IF the singer as well, and be ever
ready 10 respond To the one and hid"
the other. Mrs. Buck has This gift ia
the extreme, and although she has been
with us for only "a YEAR, her delightful
powers are thoroughly recognized and
appreciated 10y the people "f this city.
aud we are glad that she Is Ia br Il per
nIaneut member of Our musical circles.
A vocalist, pianist, Organi't aud all
round musician. she is of priceless
value 10 the institution over whose
destinIes her husband so well presides.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-29
MEETING.

The Alumnae association of Baptist
Female college held its annual reunion,
Tuesday afternoon, in the vocal room
adjoining the college. Grey haired
women, women of middle age and
young girls were their, all gathered
together by one common Iic-lovt
and loyalty To their Alma Mater. I rulS
Baptist Female college could wish fuI
no better testimony of its character
than tins band OF noble women win"
she'd the influence of their tue and
holy lives far and near. Point Ia any
of them and say, ''slie is II graduate ~
baptist college,, and Immediately the
thought comes 10 one That Baptist col
lr.c should be proud of her daughter
and We feel safe in asserting that : he Is
proud of everyone of ia, III. Every
year the interest III The association
steadily grows and the members look
forward each year TO the reunion.
Mrs. G.. G. Childs is president of the
organization, but in her absence Miss
Mary Hawkins presided over the meet
ing Tuesday afternoon.
Fnst on the program was Il piano
solo ly Prof. Richter. 1t was II beau
lllul 81 lccLiOn anu greatly appreciated
10y these present. Prof. Richter has
Dng ago proven himself master of Il e
piano and it would be presumption on
our part to attempt II criticism.
Mis- Hawkins then made Il short
address of welcome which everyone
felt was as sincere as IL was graceful
and appropriate, after which Miss
Mary McClelland addressed the class
of ~, welcoming them TO II place in
the ranks of ne aIumnae. Her thoughts
we've beautiful aud clothed in beautiful
language. In concluding she presented
the badges of the association To each
member of the class.
Miss Minter, on behalf of the class,
responded to this in Il charming man.
ner.
Then came the most interesting part
of the meetihg-the part most enjoyed
by those who gather here from year To
year-the report of the general his
toriam, who endcavors TO keep informed
as to the movements and lives of the
absent members, In order To do this
II class historian is appointed for every
whose duty it Is TO report each
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-29

Last on the program was a piano
solo by Mrs. Buck. In the short time
Mrs. Buck has beer with lis she hiss
become quite Il favorite with our mus C
loving people, who recognize in her n
artist of no little ability.
After this Il business meeting was
held for the election of officers. Those
elected on this occasion are To serve
until 1900, when the association will
make specItl effort and have Il grand
bar ore and reunion.
As president, Mrs. ChilhS was r~c-tIrr-
ted; vice presidents, MtsdanIrs Ban =,
DillarI, Felix Young, Hopkins. Miss, ;
Marian, Duval and Annie MuumIjnN {:
recording secretary, Mrs. lily de; cor
responding sec elary, Miss Mary law
kins assistant corresponding seer, Iar,,
Miss Alice Peak. The officers will
meet at a future time To elect the gen-
eral historian. The historian appointed
now will o report un il 1900 and we
feel assured she will have some intr:-
rsting data ON hand.
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Higher Mathematics - Miss Mary
HIcklin.
Elementary Mathematics-Mliss Mary
Warder.
Latin-NIiSs Susie Owens.
ElucutIon-Miss Hattie Glucklich.
Literary department - Miss Kate
Jones
Schularship-Miss Oudic Minler.
History and Economics-Mi>s Alice
WitherS.
Certificates in Ari-Misses Mnrgery
MinIer. Edna Tidball, Kate PiersOl and
Callie Wilholt,
Certificates in Music-Misses Mary
Uicklm and Auna Hoffman.
Certificate in Elocution-Mi,s E>tellc
Miller.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-29
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

The commencement exercises of
Baptist college occurred at The college
chapel, Wednesday,, May 26. A large
crowd had gathered to witness The
interesting event and they were richly
rewarded by the interesting program
which had been prepared for the clos
ing day of school life for a number of
the young ladi5s. Visitors from differ
mt parts of the state were present.
among them several prominent minis
tiers and their presence showed the
widespread interest which is taken in
this worthy institution, which, with
President Buck at its head, bids fair to
rank with the highest grade colleges of
our land.
The school has increased its curses
IN the graduating class until it ranks
higher than many of our high grade
colleges. The young ladies graduating
this year have completed a higher
course than any class ever graduated
from this school, and their essays
showed Il depth OF thought which is
seldom found in persons of their age.
Their essays were rich in originality,
and spoke well for tie college which
sent forth into the world students of
their literary ability.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-29
ART L-EVEE.


Miss Graves had executed several
studies in cral on. among them Il land
scape scene which WAS very pretty. She
also had IA p Uniting from still life repre-
senting some n)werS, which received
much admiration.
Miss Warder had several pictures on
exhibition which delighted the visitors -
Her two portraits i'll crdynn were good
and were we'll spoken Of. She had a
study in oil which attracted mucha tten-
ton. The SIepherdeSS.' The painting
was excellent and won many words of
praise from all who viewed il.
Miss LanderS works were praised BY
all viewing them. Her still life studies
of fruits and flowers were beautiful and
proved her to be a worker of skill and
neatness.
Miss Piersol exhibited several pictures
which were prominent for their own
beauty aud the fine execution of them
all. Her black and white painting OF
Venus was excellent and her Easter
lilies showed her to be a talented worker.
Miss Mary Withers' pictures in oil
were spoken of we'll. Her studies of
flowers were good and a landscape
ainting by her was favOrably noticed
by many.
Miss Minter contributed a number OF
pieces which were much admired. Her
crdyOn portraits were fine and were
highly spoken of by those examining
them. Her study of the manColin was
especially pretty and is a r II work of
ant.
Miss Julia Minter displayed a land
scape scene i'm oil which was fine. Her
still life studies i'll crayOn were also good
and attracted much attention.
Mrs. II. w. WinsOr had a great many
pieces of china on exhibition which she
had painted during the past year. The
work on these was beautiful II dis
p'ayed the possession of remarkable
talent 10y their artist.
"Lilacs." in oil, by Miss Cox, was one
OF the most admired of the many paint
iIgs. She also exhibited several land
sc rpes. painted in oil, which were finely
executed.
Miss Maud Jones displayed some still
lie studies i'll oil. Her picture, repre-
sentIng the sheep, in pastel, was n well
finished one and received many tlatter-
ing comments.
Some crayon portraits, by Miss Bessie
Franklin, were on exhibition. She also
n ld a painting called The Picture Over
tie Snow which showed her 10 be a
good artist and reflected credit OH her
teacher.
For several hours the visitors strolled
back and forth through the two rooms
and viewed the fine work before them.
Tue hours were pleasantly and profit
alb y spent and. after praising the class
of ~ for their excellent work and COM
plimenting their talented instructor foI
t re training she had given them, the
guests bad them goodnight and eX-
] resSed the earnest desire that they
should return and resume the work so
well done this term at the next.
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conduct the school of English. She is
Il graduate of Wellesley college, having
spent four years in that institution.
After graduating at Wellesley she
studied three years in Paris, France.
She comes very highly recommended.
Miss Mary Smith remains for the
third year in charge of the school of
philosophy and literature. Miss Smith
is a graduate of the Baptist college and
is an instructor of the highest efficiency
as the past has fully demonstrated.
Mrs. James A. Beauchamp continues
in the department of ancient languages.
81 C mas taught IN Baptist college the
past five years. She has great natural
talent rs a teacher and succeeds in
inspiring her students with great en-
thusiasm for their work.
Mrs. u. e.. Phetzing, n native of
Germany and daughter of Il German
professor, has charge of the German
classes. Mrs. PhelZIng is II lady of
unusual culture and n teacher of more
than ordinary ability. Students of
German will have the advantage of
studying the language under a native
German.
llol' II. M DeueH, Il frencnnlan,
will teach the classes in French. Prof.
Bedez ZONES from a refined family.
He is Il teacher of experience. Stu
dents of these classes will be enabled
to get the correct pronunciation-a
neglected but imp6 rtant feature in
teaching French in this country. Prof.
Bedez spent eight years IN the 'Athcn-
cum, Brussels, Belgium. His prepara-
ton for the work required could not be
more thorough than 1t is.
Miss Lizzie Miller is the instructor
in elementary mathematics. She has
had thorough training in this depart
and both as Il student and n
she has shown much ability.
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essay by Miss Oudie Minter. Ntqualed
man; Y tqualtd his powers and abili-
ties, and u cqralrd the result of his
efforts. She showed in n clear manner
that man has improved his natural
gifts, and that he is constantly imprOv-
ing them and growing wiser and better.
She referred 10 the ancient philoso-
pliers, and said that while they were
giants mentally, they were weak NOR
ally, and IN this respect were less than
he great men of this age. Her essay
vas interesting and instructive.
Miss Laura Warder chose an excel
'ent subject in Forces That VIM"
She read in a clear, distinct voice, and
handled her sn' ject admirably. The
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-29

The exercises commenced at IL
O'Clock, with the young ladies who had
finished the college course seated in
the front part of the stage, while back
of them sat the board of curators.
President Buck arose and introduced
Rev. Il. II. Jones, who delivered the
Invocation. DAaF9
Misses Carrie and May Johnson,
Anna Hoffman and Lydia Smith formed
a quartette that executed IL choice selec-
ton by Valse. Their musical training
was manifested by the manner in which
they rendered the piece. The rich
tones of the pianos filled the room with
melody, and The life and beauty they
brought forth in The composition was
excellent.
"The Literary Woman" was the sub
ject of an essay by Miss Dorothy Bur
rows. Her essay was ii good one, and
was appreciated by the audience. Her
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-29
VISITORS AT BAPTIST COLLEGE

VISITORS AT BAPTIST COLLEGE.
The following are some of the visi
tors from n distance who attended tn,
commencement exercises of Baptist
college, this week:
Miss Elma burrows, Amsterdam,
Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. Gluckllch, La Cygne,
Kansas.
Miss Alpha Milzel, La Cyne, Kan.
Miss Grace Halves, Kansas City, Mo.
Miss Minnie Wise, Kansas City, Mo.
Miss Mollie Buck, Versailles, Mo.
Miss Cordia N%etherton, G~allatin, Mo.
Mr.. John Hicklin, Sweet Springs,
Mo.
Miss Victoria j.. Lyler, Sweet
Springs, Mo.
Miss Maggie Graves, Odessa.
Miss Blanche McCune, Buckncr.
Mr.. Graham Chiles, Euckncr.
Miss Mary Price. Curdrr.
Miss Fannie Fontain", MaNVIrw.
Rev. X. III. Jones, Edgerton.
Mrs. j. +. Johnson. Greenfield.
Mr.. w. J. Miller, Kansas City.
Miss Pearl Garrett. lIolI.
Mrs. Frank O'Iiriiey, Kansas City.
Miss CapiIolia Johnson, Greenfield.
Mrs. William Fonlaine, MAYHEM
MIR. Miptrr, ScdalIa.
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land Conservatory of Music and was for
three years The dircctreSs of the must
cal department of the Southwest VIr-
ginia Institute, one of the largest
female schools in Virginia. Mrs. Buck
i Il very fine pianist and will lake
charge of pupils in that department.
Mis- Buck will also teach classes in
harmony and the theory and history of
music.
Miss Wultmann, also Il graduate of
the New England Conservatory of
Music, will have charge of the depart
ment of vocal music. Miss Woltmann
was very highly recommended by Carl
Faction. the director of The New Eng
land Conservatory, both us Il vocalist
and aS II teacher. In her the c illcgc
secures one of he finest vOcalIsis ever
graduated from the famous Boston
school.
Prof. T.. j. Starkc, already well
known in Lexington, will continue to
instruct on the violin, mandolin and
guitar. Prof. Starke Is one of the most
popular teachers of Lexington. lie
has made his reputation in our rom
muniIy as an excellent musician as well
as Il discreet aud polished gentleman.
Miss Eunice Wray Fulton, Lpxing-
tons pupdlar rlocntioniSf. will continue
in charge of her work IN the hieIriunIc
ant and physical culture. \ school
president must travel far To obtain II
more efficient elocutiOn teacher than
Miss Fulton. For five successive Times
she has been reelected To her position.
Miss Lena Frlts. who is beginning to
be much appreciated IN our comnium-
V, will continue in the position oi
teacher of painting, drawing. rIc. Her
dep; rtment has steadily grown du. ing
the pat year and bids fair To he one OF
the most p"pui ir features of the insIi-
tuition. Miss FrlIs is what many teach
ers are nOt-she is a born artist.
Prof. L.. +. Meyers, the president of
the Lexington Business college, will
continue to superinlend the work in
the business course. Prof. Meyers has
conducted this department in Baptist
college for five years.
Prof. ~. +. h%OrtensteIn, also of the
Lexington business college, will con
duct classes IN ~penmanship AMI short
hand. Prof. IIortenslein is "a rare man
IN his department, He has very few
peers as a penman.
Mrs. Nj. l.. Williams, the wife of the
late Rev. John =. Williams, Is the
efficient, wise and kind lady principal.
Mrs. Williams has had many years
experience rs the head of "a college
household. Young ladies could not be
put in kinder and more watchful care
than they would find with Mrs. vii
liams. A long life of experience in the
work that she does renders her the
iittest person for her position hat the
college could find.
Mrs. Sallie Cox is the college matron.
In connection with Mrs. Williams,
Mrs. Cox has conducted the home
department during the past year to the
entire satisfaction of all concerned.
do well when they entrust their
daughters TO The care of these cxceilcnt
Baptist college is sure to prosper
under the efficient management of TIE
officers professors and teachers now in
of the different departments OF
he institution. The INTELLIGENCER
this grand, historic, old Institu-
ION the long, continued and increased
prosperity which il so richly merits.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-29
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FACULTY FOf
NEXT YEAR.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FACULTY FOR
NEXT YEAR.
Our reporter was informed by Presi-
dent w. II. Buck that Baptist college
would make no change III the faculty
for next year, excepting some additions
which will add greatly to the efficiency
of the institution. President buck is
oongratulaling hims-lf on being able
to retain the members of his present
corps of teachers and also on The addi-
tiOns which he has been able to add TO
it. The departments will be filled in
the following way:
Pres. w. II. Buck, A. NJ, will have
charge of the school of natural sciences.
Pres. Buck prepared himself To teach
these branches under the famous Prof.
Cook, of Howard university.
Prof James A. B%eauchamp Will be
the director of the school of economies
and history. He will also have charge
Of The higher mathematics. Prof.
Beauchamp's opportunities have been
of the very highest character.
Miss Ella May Cooke will be n valu-
able addition to the faculty and will
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BAPTIST COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT.
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NJ TtTSL 4 uJC-l
willing, and always with something
new in the way of music, she is II con-
slant delight and surprise 10 her audi
tols. She has IL fine voice. thoroughly
cultivated, Il pleasing Stage presence,
and Is universally popular.
Another List rhapsodia Go. 81 was
played by Miss Nellie Davis, VIII" with
perfect mastery of the instrument, has
ii marvellous %Ift and faculty of express
sion. The lights and shadows OF the
music were given with Il delicious deli
cacy of touch. ascending by eradication
la majestic climaXes of power. Miss
DAVIS is an artist with a promising
future.
The Misses Johnson, Miss Hoffman
and Miss Lydia Smith closed the con-
cert with Il selection OF wedding music
b. Jensen, consisting of IL numbers
s'Festival Procession" Bridal Song"
ssRound Dance and "'Nocturnp." and
1t was of the most enjoyable feat
urPs of the evening. The music *