Evening star., 1897-04-12
Contest for Rrfzes. at the Martyr
college.
GRACEFUL lD DIFFICULT WORK
The LuckyWznnefs I in Closely Con-
tested Events. -
THE CLOSING EXERCISES

A grand gold medal contest IN Raiston
physical culture was held at Martyr Col
lege, 1923 to 1921 G street northwest, Sat-
urday evening The occasion callsd out
large assemblage of friends of the con-
testants. the popularity of the exhibition
making it necesssry.to limit the. number OF
tickets Of admission.
The beautiful Martyr College Hall was
handsomely decorated with palms., Easter
lilies and cut flowers. Over the stage hung
In floral letters the word >"Ralston." while
in: frent- of. the ,footlights was. bank of
green, thickly dotted with Easter lilies.
The boxes on either side of The stage were
covered with running sInilax..- When 1.-The
curtain was raised for the opening exer
cises the thirtytwo contesting pupils were
on the stage, each wearing distinctive
color by which they were indicated by the
judges. There were sixteen young ladies
and an equal number of gentlemen prepar-
ed to. enter what proved to be a very close
race for honors.
- -. The COntestants.. i- e.
The young ladies were attired in loose
gowns of black. allowing perfect freedom
of the body in the. difficult health move
ments in which they were to engage. The
contestants were Misses Blanche Ellis
Beach, Emma F. Albertson; Anna NJ. Heich-
emer, Suzanne Derr, Catharine Cecilia Col
Inns, Cora Glasgow Smith, Ethelle Lovejoy.
Anna Belle Gray, Mary Flanagan, Janet
Wilson Johnston, Rose Edison Nichols, Jes-
sic Marion Smith, Opal lie Baron Nc
Gauhey, Clara Alice Adams, Cora a. Pen
field. Nellie Sim, Esther E. Hoover and
Sarah Belle French, and MesSrs. Howard
NJ. Sharp. Edward L. Dillon. Francis Clyde
Gideon, George W. Wood, L. f. Eaton, Ro-
land L. Taft, William J. Patchell, Ulysses
G. Ramey. H: D. Winkenwerder, George L.
Snx yttfn1f lfar a,lrc arl fo1I
Newcomer. j. A. Watkins, John d. Hoover,
H. A. Rodee and Samuel Parker Pttman.
The two classes Of pupils were to be put
through a series Of the most difficult exer-
.cises, In the Ralston system Of physical
culture. They were to keep perfect time
to the music, were to follow the move
ments and changes as they occurred with
out a moments hesitation, were to care
movements, to make their action smooth
and above all. while performing the exer-
cises perfectly, to avoid any exhibition Of
straining Two Wedals were were to be con- IN.
the gentlemen, the contestants being the
ture in the c9Kse. The exercises were
divided into foH eRarts, at the end of each
the judges orhscfng out the contestants
showing the leaft, skill. the general excel
lence of all those competing for the medals
making their deGisions quite difficult.
sixteen e in readiness ah sso to st
form the exercises As the four parts were
gone through thslr number was reduced to
eight. four. two apd in the final contest to
g series 'ne eonsste5 of marcia eh and nter
changei the seeSnd Of rapid revolutions OF
hands, arms iB rapid wheel movements,
the Turkish salute, Imitation. of bell rim
Ssass 4he esa s sdasa soa Of light
steps, lengths laterals, forward swing. side
swing. jump steps, treading, low jump,
all Of which reJiuiref'not"o1ily strength and
skill, but tended to give. the participants
grace of ovement. -
The successfal Contestants.
The committee on awards consisted of
Edwin B. Hay, chairman: Miss Abbie
Johnson and Rev. Charles c. Morhart,
judges: DR.. Franklin 7. Howe of The
Evening Star, referee. The awards of the
judges and the decisions of the refereo.
when announced by Mr.. W. Edgerly, the
principal, met the decided approval of the
contestants, who gave the winners in the
contest, Miss Blanche Ellis Beach and Mr..
John d. Hoover, round after round of ap-
plause. Miss Anna Belle Gray and Mr..
Ulysses G. Ramey continued in the con-
test until the last test of Skill and the
work of Messrs. Hoover and Ramey was
SO excellent that judges and referee reQuir-
ed them to be given second trial before a
Ellis Beach, the9winner of the ladies' gold
medal, was exceedingly graceful, to which
was due her success.
Miss Emma F. Albertson showed a thor
cugh knowledge of the system. Miss Anna
NJ. Kitchener was a favorite in many of
the exercises. Miss Suzanne, Derr proved
herself to be quite an accomplished Raj
stonite. Miss Catnarine c. Collins was
among the best. Mrs. Cora Glasgow Smith
showed special skill in the movements.
Miss Ethelle Lovejoy was very accom-
plished in the art. Miss Anna Belle Gray
was quickly recognized as among the most
expert. Miss Mary Flanagan had few su-
periors in the contest. Miss Janet Wilson
Mrs. Rose Edison Nichols was graceful and
pleasing, and took high rank in the class
Miss Jessie Marion Smith won many friends
in the audience by her skill and grace.
Miss. Opal lie Baron McGauhey was uni
versally admired for the excellence of her
work Miss Clara Alice Adams performed
tie most difficult exercises with unusual
skill Miss Cora A: Pemf1eld was among
the leaders. Miss Nellie Sim deserved the
many favorable criticisms bestowed upon
Ter. Miss Esther E. Hoover showed great
technical knowledge of the work. Mrs.
ss sarah Belle French received. much praise
Mr.. Howard NJ. Sharp did fine work
Mr.. Edward L. Dillon won great praise for
his careful performance, Mr.. Francis
Clyde Gideon stood close to the winning
that he was an expert. Mr.. L. E. Eaton
received many favorable criticisms: Mr.
roland L. Tan was very earnest and In.
teresting in'n his work. se'8fr'AWm: J.
ing favorite. Many in the audience were
disappointed in his failure to win the first
prize" Mr.. Ulysses g. Raniey scsthe within
one of the medal, Mr.. H. d. Winkenwer-
Geo; + Seyholt tEas supposed. BY some to
be the coming Winner. Mr. VIM Franks