The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-06-04

gave great pleasure TO her audience.
Lillian Stephens followed Miss
Schaefermeyer with her readings.
The two selections Miss, Stephens
presented we're widely different in
character and showed her versatility
as a reader. The generous applause
bespoke the approved of those who
heard her.
Miss Florida Stier is one Of the
brilliant young musicians of the
town. She gave her two numbers
with her usual grace and her execu-
tiOn was excellent. The Valse Cap
cice was especially fine.
Miss Lila Nelson was very fortunate
in her selection "MY Desert Queen. "
Her voice is sweet aud musical and
her articulation such that additional
pleasure is given the audience in the
words of her song
Miss Onida Ramsey the accomplish
ed violinist Of Central College is al
ways gladly heard With such sue
cess did she entertain an encore was
vigorously demanded but to no avail.
Miss Susan Yales in her scene from
Mary Stuart won fresh laurels as a
reader. She entered into the spirit
OF her selection thoroughly and held
the attention of her audience with
ease, 1t was a different number and
was admirably given.
Miss Joe Hinesly is another youth
full musician who lives in Lexington
and a great favorite with the music
lovers. For one so young her play
log is remarkable and even 10 those
who boast more years her skill as a
pianist would be acknowledged. Her
most difficult passages were given
with greatest ease and accuracy.
Miss Grinstead is one Of Central's
sweet singers. Her voice has very
tine quality. Her every note is clear
and true and her charming presence
adds to the pleasure in hearing her.
Miss Culbertson closed the excel
lent program with two piano selec-
tions. She plays with wonderful
ease and brilliancy.A Her tecnique is
remarkably good.
The above program executed with
such pronounced success must be
source ofpride not only the Director
0fthsasChouhof- Music, Mr.. Conrad,
and his assistants and 10 Mrs. Alfred
Franklin Smith, Directress of the Do.
partment OF Voice, but to the town
10 which such training as these young
ladies have received can be obtained.
ALUMNAE DAY.
Tuesday, May 3lst was, Alumnae
Day at Central College. This was
new feature in the Commencement
program but so successful did it prove
both as to pleasure derived from the
occasion and as means Of increasing
the interest OF the Alumnae in their
Alma Mater that Alumnae Day will
be one Of the regular events Of Com
Never before in the his.
tor Of the College have so many
members of the Association assem-
bled.
The attendance at the business
meeting which was held 10 the Col
lege Parlor was very gratifying.
New officers we're elected and mat
terS pertaining to the welfare of the
College were discussed with interest.
AS officers the following were
elected; President Miss Lille Fox;
Vice President Miss Martha Cren-
shaw; Rec. Secretary, Mrs Annette
Peters; Cor. Secretary, Miss Virginia
Hart; Treasurer, Mrs. Phil. Marshall;
Historian, Mrs. John Poage; Alumnae
Editor, Mrs. T. G. Ryland. The
almost unanimously pledged |
to raise some amount to.
ward the benefit of the library dur
ng the coming year.
After the adjournment the mem.
DerS Of the Alumnae Association
we're entertained at dinner by Presi.
lent and Mrs. Alfred Franklin Smith. |
A large table had been prepared for
hem in the shape Of T and decorat- !
ID with beautiful flowers. The ease |
lnd In formality of the occasion COM
olned with the cordial hospitality of
President and Mrs. Smith made 1t