Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
IN THE HIGH SCHOOLS
Participation of Cadets in
Inaugural Parade.
POSITION In THE LINE
CENTRAL. HAS NEW RUNNING
OTHER ATHLETIC NEWS.
Changes in Matinee Day" Methods
DR.. Wiley's Lectures on
Food Adulteration.
POSITION IN THE LINE

The part the Washington High School
Cadets are going to play in the Inauguration
OF President Roosevelt March 4 next is the
subject of much discussion among the boys
The two questions uppermost in the minds
OF the young soldiers are: win the wealth
er be fair enough to permit of our march
ing at alp and IF the regiment does
march. will 1t be assigned to a place with
the District militia or to another place in
the parade?"
The answer to the first question must, of
course, remain unknown until the very last
moment, and the answer to the second is
understood to rest with Gen. George H.
Harries. His decision has not been an
nounced.
The members Of the cadet regiment do
not want to march in the civic division.
They did not have to do this at the second
inauguration of President Mckinley, and
they have since come to regard their or
ganlzation as worthy of better things. 1t
is pointed out, however, by members of the
militia that in order to have the boys with
the Guard it might be necessary for them
to assemble as early as o'clock at the
militia armory and then remain out-of-
doors until they march west on the avenue
In the afternoon. This, it is explained. is
all right for the guardsmen, who are pro-
Vided with overcoats, but would be too
much for the younger soldiers, who are
not so provided if the weather should be al
all inclenent.
At the last Inauguration the cadets did
not assemble until shortly before noon and
did not join the National Guard until that
organization left the Capitol Whether
similar arrangement would be in harmony
with the plans of the grand marshal this
year is not known. Plans for the parade
are not complete.
Possibility of No Participation.
Director Hughes of the high school said
today to a reporter of The Star that he
hoped the boys and their relatives and
friends would not feel unduly disappointed
in case the cadet regiment was not per-
mitted by the school authorities to par
ticipate in the parade on account of bad
weather. 1t would be merely the best of
common sense, he pointed out, not to al
low them to run any risk of contracting
colds by exposure In any case it will prob
ably be little cool for the cadets in their
ordinary blouses, and Mr.. Hughes has been
suggesting to the officers that the bows be
asked to wrap their bodies with news
papers under the blouses in order to pro-
tect the chest and upper part of the body
rms plan was adopted to some extent at
the time of the last Inauguration and
proved, it is said. to be very efficient
The cadet regiment has had two outdoor
practice drills on the White Lot in prep
aration for the inaugural ceremonies. The
omcers nave also been put through spe-
cial drills in the manual of the sword in
order that they may present an espe-
cially soldier-Hke appearance. 1t is hoped
the weather will moderate and the snow
and ice melt from the ground in time for
the holding of a third regimental drill be-
fore the occasion.
Some questions have arisen as to wheth-
err or not the cadet companies will he al
lowed to march in their present forma-
lions. They are of different Sizes and it
has been suggested they should be evened
by the transfer of men from the smaller
to the larger commands.
There is at present however. no indica-
ton that the grand marshal of the parade
will require this action. Just what will be
authorities. The largest company is one
of eight fours. at the Eastern The small
est is five-fours company
Bids for Uniforms Opened.
Bids for making the uniforms for the ca
Diet corps next year have already been
called for. This was never done so early
before. Two years ago and the years be-
fore that time the bids were not called for
until September, but the consequence was
the uniforms were often not forthcoming
until Christmas time or Whereabouts. In
order to avoid this last year the contract
was simply renewed with one firm in the
spring, with the result that the boys were
clad in blue by Thanksgiving. The early
call this winter is meant to place the mat
tCA Ou a bStISL OehoAS hC Oiuo dAC CdilCu
High school authorities are deeply inter-
ested in the action Of the two houses OF
Congress on the item in the District APP
preparation bill to pay for the equipment
Of the new Business High School. which is
expected to be ready for occupation next
fall The estimate p. prepared a1o by the board
through the Commissioners without
change. It was cut by the House of Rep
resentatives. however, to $4,000. The SEN
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amend the bill in regard to the item, max
ing the appropriation for this purpose $32.-
800 The officials of the high schools. and
particularly the Business faculty and pu-
pills, have been much gratified by the Sen
ate's action, and hope for the passage of
the bill in such shape.
Money Needed for Business School.
It is urged by those who are closely con-
nected with the construction and equipment
of the schools that every cent of the $4,000
is necessary for the proper furnishing OF
the new building. The furniture of the
present structure on LIST street northwest
is said to be very old and frail Many OF
the typewriters used by the pupils in their
business course are loaned by typewriter
as advertisements. and the loans !
have to be accepted. it is said, on account
of the scarcity of machines. 1t is hoped |
to equip the new high school building with
modern furniture like that in In the |
other school buildings of the city.
The contract calls for the completion Of
the New Business in September next but !
it is doubtful whether it will be ready for |
the furnishing and occupation much be- |
fore Christmas time, at the present rate. |
Mr.. Hughes said today that the outlook for |
a large attendance at this school next win |
ter is very good. !
I'VE will fill the school," he said.
Mr.. Hughes also said the plans are being |
perfected for an expansion of the present !
two years business course in this school to |
a course of three years. looking toward an |
four years course. This would /
not mean that the present course would be |
abandoned. If the plans carry the school |
will have two courses, the longer of which |
will give the pupils broader education |
and one not confined SO strictly to the re- !
quirements of merely business occupa- |
tion
The Business High School Alumni Asso- |