Evening star., 1894-03-26
Norwood Institute,
l4TE STREET AND MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE.
ocso Mr.. and MrA W. D. CABRLL. Principals.
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
The First of Series of Musical After
Moons.
1t Was q Decided Success-Other Mat
tiers of Interest TO the Scholars
in General.

The feature Of last week in High School
circles was the first of the series of musical
afternoons, which took place in the exhibi-
ton hall Of the Central school on wednes-
day last 1t was a Chopin Schubert recital
the following program being rendered:
1. Scherzo-Opus 81 in b fiat minor, Chop
in. Mr.. Lawrence; 2. Resting Place and
Wandering, Schubert, Mrs. Perkins; 3. The
Wanderer. Schubert, Mr.. Rice; t. Nocturne
In b major and impromptu in A fiat, Chop
In, Mr.. Lawrence; 5. To be Sung on the
water and Hark. Hark, the Lark, Schu-
bert, Mrs. Perkins; q. Serenade, Schubert
Mr.. Rice; Z. Waltz in A fiat and polonaise
In A fiat, Chopin. Mr.. Lawrence; 8. The
Organ Player and Restless Love, Schubert
Mrs. Perkins
In addition to the above Miss Mignon
Ulke, pupil Of the school, read a paper on
Chopin, which consisted principally of a.
criticism Of the composers music On the
program appeared short sketches of each
composer, which, in connection with the
music, proved most instructive
The attendance was over six hundred,
made up chiefly of pupils of the school. In
order TO cover expenses an admission fee
OF ten cents was charged, and although the
intention Is not to make money, eight dol
lars was cleared. The performers express-
ed themselves as being greatly pleased with
the decorum of the audience. The next
concert will consist of selections from Gou-
nod and Grieg. but the date has not yet
been fixed upon
When asked his opinion concerning the
proposed battalion of ex-High School ca
diets. DR.. Lane said: TT Is sure to fall
through, as each of its numerous predeces-
sors has done. The cadets, when they
leave school. are enthusiastic over military
NJ hrv,D
sufficient attention is not devoted to the or
ganization. The same Is true of the Alumni
association. Efforts have been made to
form one for years past. but they have all
been unsuccessful"
The courses Of German and French lee
lures. delivered by DIR. Bernhardt and
Professor Fountaine, respectively. were con-
cluded on Wednesday last The average
attendance at these talks was about three
hundred. They were very well received and
several requests have been received asking
that they be continued.
With the coming of spring sports of all
kinds have been receiving a large share of
the attention of High School boys Base
ball seems to be the favorite and each after
noon until o'clock the school yards are
occupied by young athletes, match and
scrub games each being INDUCED in
Rio Grande." which is to be presented
at Martyr College Hall on the evening of
the Both instant by cast of High School
pupils is described a thrilling, comical
and thoroughly amusing three-act drama
written by Chas. F. Townsend. The scenes
are laid in New Mexico. at the time of the
Indian troubles in the summer of 1891.
Lieut.. J. A. Graham, of the Central High
School. has composed bright and catchy
two-step. which he has dedicated to the
Senior Club of the class OF '94
The Easter holidays began yesterday and
will continue through Monday. At the Gem
trail School the hours were shortened on
Thursday and the pupils dismissed at
O'clock.