The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-18

Frank Abbott are at the head of the enter
prise, which il is believed will be a success
This is the last day of the term and many
of the classes have planned love feasts in
which il is certain that the whole class
can take part. In some cases the teacher
has not been apprlsed OF the lesson" for
to-day, but when the students begin to ire
cite" the instructor does not object to the
programme.
The long expected trophy cabinet in which
the cups that Shortridge athletes have won
are TO be placed arrived yesterday and
stands on the landing where the trophies Of
designed by Miss Selleck, instructor of
drawing in the school, and was made by
Walter Morgan. 1t is plainly built after the
German idea and is very attractive. The
cabinet now has three cups but the athletes
expect to add 10 this number next fall.
open" day was observed by the art de-
partment last Monday and large number
of friends visited the school to see the work
of the drawing students. Many very pretty
pieces OF burnt woodwork were admired
by strangers and some of the drawings of
the term attracted much attention. May
Bliss had a fine piece of burnt woodwork
on exhibition. During the afternoon lemon
ade and crackers were served to the
thirsty.
The topic Of conversation in the halls of
the Shortridge High School yesterday con-
cerned the resignation of Mr. Hufford as
principal, and the students all were both
surprised and sorry to read of the princi-
pals action in the Journal yesterday. Few
OF the pupils had learned that Mr.. Hufford
had decided positively and there were many
who expressed wish for him to reconsider
the idea of leaving the school for which he
has done so much and which owes its pres
ent position as an institution Of learning
to him.
A we'll attended and enthusiastic meeting
of the athletic association Of the Shortridge
High School was held in Room b yester-
day afternoon and a new set of officers
chosen
elections Of athletic captains and managers
have been very warm and involved a good
deal Of school politics. For long time the
High School Cinch Club was said to have
formed machine which controlled all
branches Of the schools athletics but the
choice of officers last night did not have
the appearance of being the work of a
ring" although noticeable fact about the
election was that most of the persons
chosen were members of the senior Delta
Phi Club, which is the most prominent of
the schools organizations. However, those
prominent in this club say Ii is not their in
tention to control the schools athletics.
The first business of the meeting was to
hear the report of the treasurer, Mr.. VIII
liams, which showed that the association
had $522.67 in its Golfers. Bob Scott was
then elected president without a dissenting
vote. Harry Nicoli was given the office OF
secretary over number of candidates and
Mr.. Williams, of the faculty, was reelected
treasurer unanimously. The surprise of the
meeting was the choice of basketball man
ager. 1t was thought this would cause a
fight, but the ring candidate, Dick Bar
bee, was not nominated and James Ran
dali received the place. Joe Kelsey was
selected State delegate 10 the High School
Athletic Association. defeating Gipe Con-
and Doudican. Mr.. McMullen was
chosen a member of the initial committee
from the faculty to succeed Mr.. Ferguson.
1t is said this choice was controlled by the
friends of Allen and Griffith, who were re-
fused the IS" for work on the baseball
team. After this office was filled the meet
ing adjourned and the boys were taken
across the street to the drug store where
the successful candidates stood for the
soda"