Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-20
History Of the School.

Business High School from the time of
it's establishment in 1899 He mentioned
the development in it's course of study
and the growth of the school, which now
has $50 graduates.
Mr. Lackey also spoke briefly of the
Alumni Association, stating that one Of
its aims is to secure employment for its
members. He stated further that all the
graduates of the school who desired work
have positions In referring to the pro-
posed new building for the Business High
School Mr.. Lackey said that site has
already been provided.
THE Commissioners of the District of
Columbia, upon recommendation of the
board of education, included in their es-
Inmates an item of 1921 Geo for building to
be placed upon this site said the speaker.
the House of Representatives saw fit to
cut this amount to s175.O0O. The Senate
was more kindly disposed toward us and
suggested s26o 900. 1t is the earnest de-
sire of this association and the people of
amount should be the one finally incor-
porated in the appropriation act"
Commissioner Macfarland's Address.
Commissioner mcfarland then spoke
briefly of his interest in the Business High
School and introduced Mr.. Burkett. Among
other things Mr.. Mcfarland said:
I'VE are very glad to welcome Mr.. Bur-
kett to a better acquaintance with us as
well our affairs. 1t is gratifying to have
him come to know such citizens of the Dis
trict as are here gathered tonight. For they
represent the intelligent and interchangeable
industry and generous public spirit. They
are in themselves an eloquent testimony to
the superiority of our public school system,
and especially to the advantages of our
Business High School. By it's means they
have been given business independence, and
at the same time helpful purposes toward
others. They are the best argument for the
proper housing of the Business High School,
according to IFS an1a rpinQ needs
cit is with pleasure that 1 introduce to
you Representative BLrkett of Nebraska
New Young Men and Women.
Mr.. Burkett spoke upon the subject, "The
New Young Woman and the New Young
Man." He spoke in happy vein and was
frequently interrupted with enthusiastic ap-
plause. In his opening remarks he said the
city of Washington belongs to the whole
people Of the United States. and that the
people out in Nebraska are just as interest
ed in its development. in its Identification
and welfare as are the people in the states
of Maryland and Virginia and the District
of Columbia.
In speaking of the new woman he said he
did not mean the unladylike woman, the
hirt or the one who shirked the RESPONSE
bilities Of home life. 1.-The new woman
refer to- said Mr.. Burkett, sis the ener-
getic, ambitious, gentle young woman who
Is competing with the men of this country
Ill UuSlIlcSS anu PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS. Inc
great question for man to solve today is
how he will keep pace with this new
woman. She has driven him from the
teachers desk. has taken his place az
amanuensis, is entering the courts and Is
practicing medicine by his side. She has
succeeded because she has worked earnest
ly. Yet man need not be alarmed by her
success. If he would meet the situation
he must study harder and work more faith
fully. He has not lost out in the race with
woman, but has been spurred on to better
efforts.
Attributes of Successful Man.
"a man to be successful must be true;
he must be energetic and work methodical-
ly. One indication of true manhood is
wealth. 1t is a reward for mans careful
application, practical methods and constant
industry. Not all rich men are true men,
perhaps. but nevertheless, wealth. as a rule,
is gained by following the principles which
distinguish true men.
Another thing young men should strive
for is good reputation. the respect and
confidence of your fellowmen. Popular
esteem as a guide to manhood sometimes
falls, but the failure is the exception. II
your, neighbors and business associates
think well OF you and believe in you it is a
good indication of manly qualities. Men
are measured by what they do and not by
what they may be able to do
At the close OF Mr.. Burkett's address a
buffet supper was served and an hour was
spent In social converse.
Officers and Committees.
The officers and committees of the asso-
citation are as follows:
President, Jas. B. Lackey, 81; secretary,
Miss c. C. 2obinette, '93: assistant secre-
tary. J. Henri Wagner '9S: treasurer, Or
vile B. Drown. 1901.
Vice presidents-R. Golden Donaldson, '92:
Paul E. Sleman '95; Charles A. Jones, 81;
Robert L. Shannon 90: Thomas Grant, '94;
George B. Pitts. '96: Miss Amy Cromwell,
e8: Paul V. Keyser, 1900; Fred Campbell,
1902.
Glass representatives on executive COM
mittee-A. C.. Kellogg. 81: Miss NJ Stailey,
93: Miss Clara Babcock. '95; Miss Agnes
Barker. 81: A. G. Houghton, 90: w. J. Sis.
1901: Miss c. A. Nau. 90: T. T. Lemon, '94;
H. E. Stringer. '98; j. Henri Wagner. '9S:
Miss Maude Wagner, 1900; Miss Marion
Speaks. 1902.
Committee on school interests-James E.
West, '93, chairman James B. Lackey '9l:
Robert L. Stone. 90; Paul E. Sleman. '95
Charles A. Jones, 81.
Banquet committee-Charles A. Jones, ~,
chairman: Orville B. Drown, 1901. treasurer:
A. c. Kellogg. 81; Henry E. Stringer. 49,
Miss Clara Babcock, '95; Paul " Keyser
1900.