Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-09
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Success of the Musical Afternoons at the
Central
Probably an Outdoor Competitive
Drill-Noung Ladies' Battalion
at the Eastern-Notes.

As time goes on the likelihood Of the an.
nual company competitive drill of the regi-
ment being an outdoor affair grows strong
or. The base ball park at the head Of
9Th street will probably be the scene OF the
held day, as the ball team is scheduled to
play IN other cities on several convenient
days during the month of May. Should the
drill be held, as proposed, it is hoped to
make il a complimentary affair This, and
the fact that the seating capacity is 4,OO0,
will insure the attendance Of a large crowd.
The only drawback is that the affair must
necessarily occupy two days. as it has been
found impossible to arrange such a program
that nine companies can pass before the
judges in one afternoon. Mai. Ross is con-
sulting with Lieut.. French and other army
officers in regard to a program that will
embrace a number of spectacular features.
The Musical Afternoon.
DR.. Lane is enthusiastic over the success
of the recent musical afternoon at the Gen.
trail School He is of the opinion that the
novelty will expand to large proportions
and thinks that eventually a big hall will be
secured in this city and the public permit
ted to listen to good music for a small adj
mission fee. This has already been done.
according to the doctor. In Chicago Theo-
NOAN AilbhldS anu III BOSTON the symphony
Orchestra have educated thousands music
ally in that way. The only thing OF a SIM
liar nature that Washington has enjoyed Is
summer opera, but that music cannot be
said TO be Of a high class. The object is to
have the best, and to have il Cheap. The
muslcales at the High School DR. Lane
says, influence not only the school but the
homes as well for many members of the
Ianlliles OF the pupils attend them. the
next one III the series occurs on "Wednesday
April IL, directly after school hours when
/ Schumann and GounOd will be the composers
whose WORKS are to be heard
The Eastern school
The battalion Of young ladies at the East
ern continues to hold drills regularly. One
company assemblies on Tuesdays, the other
on Wednesdays. and on Fridays both meet
for Indian club practice The maneuvers
are under the direction of Sergt. Riorden.
young gentleman of marked ability in
that line. The drill has proved most bene-
hciaI TO the young ladies and their precision
OF movement anu carriage has been greatly
! benefited thereby.
Capt Ogden Of company has resigned
! his commission. He is preparing for coll
I lege,and could not devote the necessary ttrna
/ to his military duties
DIR. Nouri, archdeacon OF Babylon. W.
Gently iectured before the students OF the
Eastern High School on his explorations in
/ Babylon and the east. The students have
also had the pleasure of listening 10 Miss
Jane Meade Nelch, who spoke on her early
American history, dwelling particularly on
points concerning Capt. John Smith. A
number or young but able orators have
developed OF late among the pupils Of the
Eastern School. Miss Kelly and Messrs.
Fitzpatrick and Murphy delivered Interest,"
ing addresses on current topics before their
4 fellow pupils. at regular intervals during
the past few weeks.
Notes.
After consulting with Miss Scammell the
music teacher, DIR. Lane has come to he
! conclusion that the Central School is not
possessed Of sufficient musical talent to
make the production Of an operetta at the
coming May concert feasible. Therefore IL
is probable that The Rivals Will after all
be the chief feature OF the entertainment
The annual spring entertainment at the
Eastern VIII take place this year in Nav
Mr. Sites states that ii will not be as Ella bor-
. ate as those presented in former years and
Will only occupy one evening, instead OF
two, as heretofore. Both companies OF ca
diets at the Eastern are keeping up their
membership admirably. and intend to ac-
complish wonders at the annual company
competitive drill.
Mrs. Walton, the instructress Of physical
culture, is al present engaged in training o
class Of young ladies at the Eastern in at
utudes.
Lieut.. J. A Graham has published his
/ two-step. dedicated TO the Senior Club class
of "a, Central nigh School