Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11

spring. The Tech haF already made ar
rangements for such an indoor meet
Many of the old athletes have returned
this year, and the raw material is fast get
ting into shape SO that the prospects Ior
have elected captains, and the others are
preparing to do so.
Among recent athletic elections are those
team and D. r. Covell, captain of the East
ern track team.
Girls in Tennis Tournament
Other sports have received Esome atten-
ton, the girls of the Technical having
planned to give spring tennis tournament.
Already the Central is beginning to organ
lie its base ball team. Jock" Snow was
chosen captain of the nine recently.
ARRANGEMENTS are being made by the
members Of the girls basket ball team or
the Technical to play TWO games with
other teams before Christmas. The team
will, 1t is expected, arrange games with the
other high schools after Christmas. but IL
will not compete for the championship, as
stated in a former issue of The Star.
The athletic association OF the Western
High School recently gave It's annual dln-
ner for the foot ball team in the assembly
hall of the school building. The occasion
was especially interesting In view OF the
fact that the team had won snort time
before the game with the central team.
the Westerns was time of much enthu-
siasm and speechmaking. Mr.. Holds
worth Gordon, member OF the scnool
board of the District, and an enthusiastlc
"across the creek man, was present ana
made a brief address. An adjournment was
taken to the gymnasium at the conclusion
of the dinner, and dance was enjoyed.
To Miss Davis, the chairman or tne COM
mittee having the matter In charge, Is due
the credit for the success of the occasion:
Preparations are being made by the
fourth-year class Of the Western to hold
Christmas entertainment In the assembly
hall of the school building.
The Debaters at Work.
Debating societies ere at work In several
of the high schools. The first regular dis
cussion of the Central High School De-
hating Society was held last Tuesday, at
which the decision Of the judges was in
favor of the affirmative on the proposition
affirming THAT the United States was JUS
titled in recognizing the Independence of
Panama" Miss NJ. e. Adams and Messrs
w. v. Van Week and George e.. Wood up
held the affirmative, and Miss Scudder and
Messrs. E. p. Gates and A. N. Van Week
the negative. The Business Debating So
ciety is in good favor, as Is that of the
Eastern. Each Of these societies has held
several interesting debates.
DR.. Isabel Haslup Lamb, medical director
of the. high schools, working with the
physical culture director, Mrs. Elizabeth
Walton, recently gave lecture in the as
sembly hall of the Business for two morn
ings. The lecturer treated of hygiene, and
the pupils were much interested, as well
as doubles sly benefited by the talk.
The Dramatic Features.
The two dramatic societies of the Central
are preparing to give small plays in the
spring. Prof Rivot, teacher of French at
the Eastern, has written an interesting lit
tie comedy, entitled, "L'Astrologue," and
it will be given in French some time by the
members of his class, who have already
be gun rehearsals.
The Eastern High School Camera Club
has held one meeting at the home of Miss
Van Doren. Mr.. Roy Helton was chosen
president and Mr.. Clyde Huntington vice
president. Many new members were re-
ceived, and the outlook for the organization
is regarded good second meeting will
be held this evening at the same place. The
camera club of the Technical is preparing
for exhibit to be held Soon
With the approach of the Christmas holi-
days social affairs in the high schools take
on a more lively aspect There will be
parties and dances galore. At present all
Is preparation and pleasing anticipation.