Evening star., 1893-10-28
T H E HIGH SCHOOLS.
Many Matters That Will Interest the
Pupils
The First Matinee IL Drawing Near
What the Various OrEanixa-
tiOns Are Doing.

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made by the pupils to guard against being
| compelled to pass off their conditions on
| that day. and this being the first quarter
| Of the year there wilfne comparatively few
who will be obliged to do SO.
Preparations are also being made for the
| Christmas entertainments which are an
nually given by the pupils Of each Of the
schools about the middle Of December re-
hearsals at the business having been be-
| gun several days ago.
| In addition to vocal culture and the reg
| ular physical exercises. the classes at the
Central are now taking up the Swedish
movement. and it is expected that this
movement will be carried to the other
schools.
| The third year classes are now studying
| DR.. Bernhardt's Friend voll and Ledyoll' -
This Is new work by the professor, and
he has taken a great deal Of pains to have
| 1t include everything in the third year Ger
| man course.
On Tuesday the pupils Of the botany
classes will make a short journey to the
suburbs in search OF specimens with which
| to continue the regular work. The teacher
win be in charge. and each student pursu-
| Ing botany, who IS present on that day,
Will be obliged to take the trip. Excursions
| or this kind have previously been found
| to be OF great help to the pupils, and 1t
is expected that quite number will be
| made throughout the year.
| This week finds Miss Mussey's painting
class larger than last. and the popularity
with which 1t Is held among the pupils is
shown by the large number that is await
| ing an opportunity to enter
| Toe dramatic club. composed of graduates
and present members Of the Central, separate
| from the school club. Is making rapid pro-
Ours" and as soon as the necessary ar
rangements can be made production will
be given at one Of the local halls
A meeting Of the executive committee of
| the class of '93 will be called for next week
to consider the resignation of Mr.. Daniel
B. Street as president of the class. Mr..
Street handed in his resignation once be-
fore, and it was not accepted. but this time
1t will proably be recognized and Mr. b.
c. Davis Is spoken of as the principal can
didate for the position. The class intends
holding its second reunion during the
Christmas holidays.
1t is rumored about the school that sew
Like IT. will be dramatized for the Christ
mas entertainment. 1t Is also whispered
that Miss Glover, who Is assistant princi-
pal this year. will have charge Of the re-
hearsals.
DR.. johnson has placed a line of wires
on the third floor, and will soon start a
class in telesraphy. This school will then
be the only school In the city where teleg
raphy will be taught, and as Dr. johnson
has been practical telegrapher for a num-
Der OF years thorough and interesting
course Of instruction may be expected.
Miss Holmes, after short illness. has re-
| turned to her classes, and Miss Shipman
has returned to her duties after a two
weeks visit to Chicago.
The Friday afternoon talks. which were
so popular last year. have not been men,
toned as yet for this year, but it is hoped
that they will be continued, as q good talk
from good practical business man can
always be appreciated.
Mr.. Riordan Is now busy making a selec-
tion among the young ladies for his fancy
Indian club squad. His squads have taken
well FOR the past two years, and he will
make an effort to have this one take part
In the Christmas entertainment.
Capt. Shilling Of prize company @ has
been elected to the first lieutenantcy Of the
Morton Cadets. d. c. N. G. This company
is captained by Col. Reichelderfer of last
years regiment
Maj. Parker Of last year is now endeav-
oring to obtain a leadership in the night
schools
Mr.. Henry G. Fisher, class Of 90. 4, now
commanding an excellent paying position
in the shipping department Of the Palais
Royal.
The following are the officers Of the class
OF '93: Mr. Piison. PRESIDENT Miss Noting
ham. vice president; Miss Bartlett. secre-
tary; Mr.. Redman, treasurer; Mr.. Robb,
poet; Mr.. Weed, valedictorian, with Miss
Wiley as alternate.
The foot ball team Is putting up excellent
practice games every day. and will devote
most Of their attention to local teams and
teams from neighboring places. Although
the team is not q member Of the High
School League, 1t Is generally understood
that games will be arranged with the other
| schools on open dates. The second team is
also doing excellent work, and intends chal-
lengtng the Junior teams from the other
schools.
Rehearsals for the entertainment are pro-
crossing very favorably. 1t is rather early
in the year to think Of fancy drill squads,
but the second year cadets have one in
mind. and think, besides being an attract
| I've number on the program. they can make
Mr.. d. White. who graduated with the
first class last term, Is now taking a full
| course at the Eastern.
Miss Kate Nottingham, class of '93, has
entered the third year class at the Central.
Messrs. o. w. Bailey and l.. G. Rhein-
berg. both Of the class Of '93. are now hold
ing f1rst-cass positions in this city stem
ographers and typewriters.
Western.
The company is making excellent head
| way under the command of Capt Wilson
and his able lieutenants. The uniforms are
now being made by a local firm, and it is
| expected that they will reach this school
| quite a while before those at the other
schools are delivered.
The Indian club squad of young ladies is
progressing very nicely under the thorough
| training of Mrs. Walton and 1t is Intended
| to have the program to perfection by the
middle of December, that the squad can
| take part in the proposed entertainment.
Old Folks Day.