The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-04-23
IDUNA ENTERTAINMENT.

GATHERED " WlLuGSS IDt entertainment
= given by the member OF Iduna Literary
Society. Any one to whom the pleasure
OF attending one OF Iduna's entertain
ments has been granted can form some
conception of the pleasure of the re-
cipients when the dainty invitations were
received requesting them to be present
Monday evening, and OF the enjoyable
evening spent as the guest of the daugh-
tiers of Iduna.
The ease and grace shown by the young
ladies on the stage; the character and
depth OF the papers which were read; the
culture which was apparent in every
word and gestures; the delicate touch and
perfectly trained voices shown by the
pupils in music showed the refined infu-
ences thrown around the young ladies'
entrusted to Central's care, as well as the
thoroughness of every department in the
college.
The invocation was delivered by Rev.
h. v. Alton. AS the words of the minister
of God fell upon the assembled audience
each one present was made to feel the
power and %ennobling influences Of the
christianity which has elevated man 10
the mental aud spiritual plane he now
occupies and has placed woman by his
side, his equal socially, spiritually his
superior.
A Piano Duet, March and Chorus from
Tanhauser, Wagner, by Misses Eunice
Scratch and Annie Biggs, was rendered
in an excellent manner. The selection, a
difficult one to the average performer,
was played by the young ladies with
apparent case, and the full strength and
beauty oil the composers idea was brought
out.
The presidents address was delivered
by Miss Scratch. Her welcome to the
guests of iduna for the evening was n
cordial one, and from n literary stand
point a superior one.
Miss Bonnie Belle Biggs, in n violin
solo, Polonaise, by Allen, proved how
appropriate was the name, queen OF
musical instruments, which had been
applied to the violin. She brought out
her tones clear and full and showed a
natural ability and thoroughness of
training very unusual.
"Woman, the Conservator of Good"
was treated in an essay by Miss Sarah
Thorn Grace. The essay was one OF the
best to which we have ever listened at an
entertainment of this kind. The thought =
was deep, the language clear and concise :
ana In6 argument Convincing. MISS
Grace was easy in her manner, spoke
clearly and distinctly and held her
audience well.
Miss Byrd Wright sang a selection by
Bishop, ain Beautiful Seville." Her
voice showed the thorough training she
had received at the college and also that
she possessed considerable natural talent.
Miss Elizabeth Esrey, in her imitation
of "Brother Watkins amused the audi
ence greatly and made one OF the "hits"
of the evening. Her imitation OF the
negro dialect was excellent and her
gestures comIcal in the extreme.
Miss Gertrude Switzsr, as Grandma at
the Masquerade, displayed considerable
ability as an elocutionist. Her facial
expression and laughable gestures con-
tributed largely to the success of her
efforts.
Miss Georgia Allen rendered a solo, by
Listz. on the piano. Her touch was ex-
~cellent, and her playing demonstrated the
fact that she is an artist OF no little
skill. She possesses talent of a superior
order, and should she continue her studies
in music, she will at no distant day, rank
among our performers of note.
A reading from Shakespeare, by Miss
Perle Shale, reflected credit on the college
within whose walls she had received
training, and also upon one who pos
sesses the ability combined with the
training, which enabled her to present
the reading as forcibly as did Miss Shale.
Her voice and facial expression would
change instantly from the manner OF the
timid boy prince to that of his rough and
apparently brutal keeper, and as easily .
back again.
Miss Bessie Bradley sang the song:
'Should He UpbIaid." Her tones are
very sweet, and her voice has been
we'll cultivated. Her high notes are un-
usually clear, while her low ones are deep Z
and full. The selection was a good one,
and her voice we'll suited to it.
The "Parable of the Ten Virgins" was
presented by ten young ladies, each car
rying a lamp, and Iobed in white. The
song by the five foolish virgins, when
they returned and found the gates closed
against them, was beautiful.
The "Serenade" by six young ladies,
was greatly enjoyed. They wore the full
uniform of the college, and presented a
very pretty appearance as they stood in
the shaded light and sang the serenade
which was by hawley.