The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-05-30

Ola Jones, Bernice KrOnert, Nellie
Norman, Ella Rogers, Nellie Trosper,
Bertha Webb, Hattie Goruon, Blair
Gordon aud Lillian Moorehead and
one, Miss Ola Jones, who had heen
present at every roll call for the
entire year,
On request Miss Ethel Gibbs, the
Instructor in vocal music, sang a solo
10 her own sweet way.
After a few felieitious words from
Mr.. White, the gentlemen on the
rostrum, representing the board Of
trustees, ministers and visitors, we're
called on for addresses. The first to
respond was Mr.. Briney. He con-
graduated the school on its prosperity
and compared school days to the
"school of life" from which seven
more pearls" might be gathered than
was possible in four short college
years.
Mr.. W, B. Waddell was then called
on for his annual grafton, and though
heartily applauded, declined in favor
of Mr.. Milford Riggs. The latter's
talk, filed with helpful thoughts and
practical suggestions, was inter
spersed with bits of fun at the
expense Of Mr.. Waddell and Mr..
White. The expiration of the hour
prevented the other gentlemen from
giving the orations for which Mr..
White assured the audience they were
prepared. After singing the exer-
cises were closed with prayer.
ALUMNAE MEETING.
The Alumnae of Baptist College
held their annual exercises in the
college parlors on Tuesday afternoon,
May Goth. The meeting was informal
in character but was more enjoyable
for this reason.
The exercises were opened with an
invocation by Rev. Milford Riggs.
This was followed by an unusually
well rendered piano solo by Miss ola
Jones.
Mrs. VIM H. Chiles, president Of
the association, offered the annua.
address of welcome in gracious anC
well chosen words. She drew a com.
parison between the worth Of mem
bership in different woman's organ
izations with that Of membership il
an alumnae association. 1t was noted
that in organizations known a
Daughters of the Confederacy o
Daughters of the Revolution member
ship is obtained by the valor of al
a ancestor. In the latter, membersnil
is won by individual effort; hence, tn,
the greater honor to those who viii
membership in this association.
The feature of the afternoon, viz
that Of welcoming the class Of 100
into the alumnae association, wa
gracefully performed through a
address by Miss Birdie Duncan, VIII
spoke thus:
"Young Ladies Of the Glass Of 1908
1t is with greatest pleasure an
fondest pride that we, today, admI
you into this time honored associa
tion, the alumnae of Baptist College
"You have crossed the threshol
separating your school life from th
broader n into which you are abou
to enter. AT the beginning resolve t
; see the world on the sunny side an
you have won the battle OF life at til
outset.
5 "Is it not Shakespeare who ha
said, The world is a stage and a
4 the men and women merely players!
. True it Is. Each Of US has a missio
r in life, though often in far diyergin
t paths.
"Have a fixed purpose in life
Choose your goal and strive to reac
S it. Do not try to leap over tn
, difficulties that bar your pathway
S but earnestly, diligently and with a
determination, step by step, gain tn
o shore of success. And remember tina
d The that is faithful in that which
e least is faithful also in much.
"Class Of 1908, in behalf of I'll
Alumnae Association l extend to yo
a most hearty welcome to becom
k co%-operatorS with US 10 developiu
e that which is most beautiful an
s and noble in %womanhood and thu
e rejecting honor and glory upon OF
e dear old Alma Mater"
v Miss Duncan then presented eaC
90 sta - -.sAI l., Il.