The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-12
GRADUATES OF MUSIC
Sickner Conservatory Com
mencement Exercises.
DECORATIONS WERE FINE
Bicycle Party Given By Mr.,
George Carver

Though rain fell in torrents Wednesday
afternoon and evening, a fair-sized audi
ence braved the disturbed elements to at
tend the commencement exercises of the
Sickner Conservatory at the First Meth
odist church. The decorations were arts
tic. the great organ and entire chancel be-
ing draped in blue and white, the class
colors, with per Gradus," the class
motto, in blue lettering on scarf of
white, festooned across the chancel front.
A profusion of palms and other tropical
plants, arranged by w. H. Culp in his
unexcelled taste and skill, completed the
decorations, which, were without doubt
one Of the most beautiful seen in this city
on d similar occasion. The scene was
further enlivened by the charming appear
auce of the ushers in fieecy white and
each wearing a badge Of the class colors.
The young ladies constituting this eff
cient force were Misses Bessie Allen,
Winnie Barnes, May Comley, Jean Ross,
Maude Hess, May Comley, Lelah Torrey,
Grace Chapman, Hattie Stanley, Mary
Burlington.
The program was carried out as pre-
viously published in this paper.
The graduating class, consisting OF
Miss Mary l.. Thomson, Miss Franc c.
Marshall, Miss Mabele Israel and Miss
Laura A. Sickner, marching in and TAX
ing their places on the platform to the
inspiring strains of Gounads march,
"Pontifcale." played by Mr.. Sickner on
the pipe organ
Rev. Z. a. Dubber, of the Central
Church Of Christ opened the exercises by
invocation, after which Miss Laura A
SiCkner gave a guitar solo, Spanish
Valse Sentimental" by Buckley, in d
manner clearly demonstrating her con-
ception Of music and skill as an artist.
AS the last sound of the mellow tones
produced on this instrument died away
she followed with a brilliant selection on
the Mandolin. Sparkling Dew Polka" by
Heniein. Prolonged applause showed the
appreciation of the audience of the rem
dition Of this number, also.
Miss Franc c. Marshall gave Chopin's
Grand Valse Brilliant, op. 49," for her
first number, captivating her hearers
from the first. "Adagio." from Sonata,
op- ?. No. l. Beethoven, followed. given
with a deiicacy of touch and breadth Of
tone bespeaking for her a place among
Wichita's most skilled pianists
Miss Eudora Wood sang Irish Folk
Song" by A. Foote in her usual charm
ing style. The selection displayed beau
tifully modulated voice. as she rendered
the varying shades of expression with de-
nghtful ease and sweetness.
Miss Mary I. Thomson rendered the
Adagio movement from Beethoven's
Moonlight Sonata" op. 81, No. .. c sharp,
minor. her playing being marked by
beautiful tone and the utmost refinement
of shading. LIFTS "Rigoletto" concert |
as a second number, was a |
triumphal technical skill overshadowed |
by soulful expression.
The mandolin orchestra, under direc- |
ton Of Professor Charles Beal, delighted |
everyone with their playing. responding |
TO the hearty encore accorded them.
Another solo. ''Oh. Say Not Loves a |
Rover" by Alfred Barii. was sung by |
Miss Wood, who declined to respond to
the encore voaferously requested of the
audience.
Presentation OF diplomas and medals to
the graduates and most happy address
10 the class by Rev James White, D. D.,
closed the exercises
The following is list Of the prizes
and to whom they were awarded: Pro-
7ciency. prize No. J. gold medal Miss
Mary J.. Thomson; piano prize gold medal,
Miss Franc G Marshall; second piano
prize. Miss bessie Jumas: harmony, medal,
Mis- Naybelle Israel. theory, medal, Miss
-elah Torrey.
BICYCLE PARTY.
Invitations for an informal bicycle party
asst Monday evening were issued by Mr..
George Carver the gr,ests meeting at the
iarver Rome on North Waco avenue at
O'Clock The route selected led to the
daisy patch" about ten miles north Of
own After loading the bicycles with
laiSies. and eating a boun;eous lunch
which had been prepared by Mrs. Carver.
he party rode home by moonlight II was
thoroughly successful affair and every
me had good time. Those present were
Il jsses Mary Carver. Bertha Buckley,
cuuie Case. Mary Wargoner Bernice and
io]die Evans. Clara. Thompson. Roberta I
Vincent Nellie HaVthornc and Allie !
Dodge; Mossrs George Carver. James
iarver. Charles Carver. Charles Higeir-
on. Harry HjgFinson. ". II. Burche
FORAGE Edwards and C1yde Buckley.
KERR GLJCH WEDDING.
Miss Alice Kerr who has taught in the ,
lily schools OF this city for several years. ,
vas married on June lst at Oswego. ,
lan 90 Mr David H. Glch Miss Kerr !
las been "a most succesSu! teacher and ,
he has ID host 81 friends in this city who f,
xtend their best wishes Tor a life Of ex-
rene happiness. The newly welded
oup.e viii he at home to their friends at
'hetopa, Kan.
Resolutions Of Coincidence.
Whereas. Almighty God, the Supreme
Iulcr OF the Universe has deemed it wise ;
n his providence TO can from among US
ur dearly beloved brother J. L. Cooper.
nd +
Whereas, BY the death OF Brother
copper his family has lost kind. low
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