The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-05-25
College Commencement.

ASAAhB NDh NNiANEN AOi WNnACh 10
and away the Oldest OF Lexington
schools. Several years ago the semi.
centennial OF this institution was
celebrated. But though oldest II
point Of continuous service to the
public it is still inspired by the frest
impulses Of its youth; and under par.
ticularly strong management for the
past seven years has advanced radidly
In scholastic requirements, physica.
equipment, student attendance and
popular favor. A year ago the build.
iDgs were r~emodeled, enlarged ard
brought up to the highest standard Of
beauty and utility. With its new
equipment, its record Of continued
success, its tried and approved nan,
agement, its strong faculty, this
school appeals not only to the local
public but to the wider public as well
On its roll are pupils from Ken.
lucky, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Okla
homa, Kansas, Indian Territory,
Nebraska and other states and terri
tories OF the Central West, indicating
the wide popularity Of this school
The session which has just closed
has been n of unusual satisfaction
toEthe management. In the literary
department and in the special depart
ments the work Of the year has been
characterized by an admirable earnest
ness. The public, Of course, has had
best opportunity to judge of this work
through the public recitals and ex-
hibltions of the special departments;
but the college management gives
assurance that the standard Of literary
and scientific work done during the
past year has been marked by the
same increased enthusiasm,
THE FACULTY.
Few changes will occur in the fac
ulty Of the college next year, and one
Of these is due to the return of Miss
Oarlotta Newbrandt, who has been
away for a year on leave of abse CO
Miss Newbrandt will succeed Miss
Frances M, Peterson as instructor ia
Violin. Mandolin, Guitar and Banjo.
She will also resume her former place
as Lady Principal. Miss Peterson's
work In her department has been
eminently satisfactory. Miss Gene.
We've Welty, VINO has made a most
satisfactory record as teacher of
Ancient and Modern Languages, will
be succeeded by Miss Mary @ Fulton,
"a. M Of the University of Chicago
a lady Of ten years OF approved exper
tence as a teacher. Miss nellie NJ
Cheney, who has made singular sue
cess of the Voice department, will be
succeeded by Miss Sadie LIE Grande,
OF Virginia, now a teacher in Broad
dus Institute, a former student in the
Conservatory Of New York and later
of Boston, where for two years she
was engaged 10 church and concert
work while pursuing her studies under
Galloway.
BACCALAU REATE SERVICES
The baccalaureate services were
held at the Baptist church Sunday
morning, May 10. A large audience
was in attendance. The music for
the most part was furnished by the
The programme was as
follows:
Voluntary, Marche in g fiat q.
,..................,. Lemaigre
Miss Robbins
Doxology
IL NObOuAOu
Anthem, List the Cherubic Host
(From "The Holy City'O. 80 aul
Mr.. Warren Vlvlon and Lexington {
College Chorus I
Soprano obligato
Miss Elizabeth Geyer !,
Scripture Reading !
Response, Hymn No $3.50 {
Duet, Ny Faith Looks Up to Thee
...... Lachner d,
Misses Mary Lillian Atkieson and
Ruth Skeel
Sermon, DR.. j p. Greene. {
Anthem, o Jesus Thou Art Standing I
..... ...,.....,... Kingsley <
Lexington College Chorus
Benediction l
POstlude In 4. .Oalkins
Miss Robbins {
DR. Green's sermon on this occasion /
heard with profound attention 3
by the students, the friends Of the /
and the congregation The
preacher took for his text the salusa-