The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-05-26
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Mr., Waddell for his great interest
and efficient work in raising the fund
for new buildings. Mr.. Waddell
assured those present that he had
met a most hearty and liberal
response from the people of the town
who had thus made his work
comparatively easy one.
Officers for the ensuing year we're
elected, as follows:
Mrs. Mcdonald, president; Mrs.
Hopkins, first vice-president; Miss
Agnes Wilson, second vice-president;
Mrs. Wingate, of Kansas City, third
vice.president; Miss Lillian FulkersOn,
recording secretary, Miss Alice Peak.
corresponding secretary; Mrs. G, W.
Hyde, treasurer; Mrs. j. H. Campbell,
general historian, and Mrs. W. II.
Chiles, auditor.
The meeting then adjourned.
ART LEvEE AT LEXINGTON COLLEGE.
At three O'Clock Monday afternoon
Miss Warren and her students were
in readiness to receive and welcome
her guests. The gymnasium yielded
to the touch of the ''magic wand"
and was converted into a gallery Of
fine arts where was exhibited one Of
the finest artistic collections ever
presented to Lexington gathering.
The day was auspicious, nature at
her best without seemed to rejoice at
her reflection within. So true was
the "minor held up to nature"
The work included studies from
still life, crayon, water color, pastels,
oil and China, Especially good were
the collections of animal studies, the
marine scenes in brown and delft
tone, the fruit and flowers. The
still life studies in oil and pastel
showed remarkable knowledge Of
shading and Of putting on the high
lights.
The China display was exquisite
the designs, which we're floral and
conventional, being most artistica,ly
carried out
A colonial tea set decorated with
colonial heads, the work Of Mrs.
Marshall called forth much praise
and admiration. The design was
exquisite showing unusual talent and
proficiency.
Miss Lillian Moorehead's vase
'Springtime" was study perfect in
design and finish.
Miss Edna Warder's presentation
In pastel heads and h)wer scenes was
one Of the finest collections ever
presented at Lexington College.
Miss Lena Grlffith's "Lions Head"
in oils caused many visitors to pause
and gaze with wonderland admiration,
$50 true to life" was he represented,
Her collection of China was also very
fine.
The work Of Miss May Peak showed
the individuality Of the artist and
: perfect harmony of hight and shade
) throughout.
; Miss Ruth Hoyt's work In China
showed the unusual ability of the
young artist. Her floral designs
! were so we'll arranged and carried oul
! as to be very much admired.
Miss Annie Bemis large water colo
pictures were magnificent. He
china also is worthy of honorable
mention.
! Miss Emma schells nut bowl II
: pine cone and needles aud her choI
> tray we're beautifully designed ant
artistically arranged. This young
lady gives great promise for thl
future.
! The lemon pitcher and dresser Sc
= by Miss Mary W. Hammitt was clev
; erl7 shaded in a most artistic way
: showing wonderful floral presen
: tations.
Mrs Russell added to the exhibition
many magni6eently wrought piece
Of china, among which perhaps thl
most noticeable was large vase Il
chrysanthemums.
. Miss Pearl Sllverstone's lemonad
pitcher was much admired. 1t seem
almost incredible that such excellen
work could be done by so young
. student. Miss Pearl gives promise 0
a brilliant future in art.
The work Miss Carolyn Aull
Miss Irene Huston, Miss Jennie Pow