Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-16

and most Of them have continued practic-
ing, so the team this year will be q sur
vivai of the 1ttest."
The class Of 1905 has ordered Its class
pin After much discussion very pretty
design was selected and is to be made up
in dark red and old gold, the class colors.
The pins are expected within a week or
two.
The class Of 1905 has determined to es-
tablish precedent by ordering its class
pins In the near future. This is something
class has never done before in It's junior
year, and the project is creating much dis
cussion at Western.
The Westerns are much elated at defeat
ing Eastern in the debate, as Eastern won
from Central last year, which in turn de-
feated Western. Western and Central will
soon hold debate, and a hard-fought bat
tie Is expected
Capt. Campbell has inaugurated the pleas
ing custom Of treating the members of his
company to soda water at the conclusion
of some of the hard drills This innovation
is very acceptable to the cadets and
arouses much enthusiasm for their captain.
The school paper of the Western High
School appeared on Friday of last week
Western" has red and white cover and
is filled with good reading matter.
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL.
keen spirit and interest is shown by
the pupils of Central in the battalion OF
"A
are out every drill day to encourage their
representatives SO that they will endeavor
to bring the prize flag back to Central In
June in the same manner Capt. Kelly of
Company did in the competitive drill last
year. Capt. Klopfer, commanding Company
A, has thorough command over his COM
pany. and will be dangerous competitor
for the much-prized red ribbons. The men
of Company A have been diligently plying
their drill, and as a result Of their efforts
they have now obtained an almost per-
feet standing in the manual Of arms. Com
pany Is said to be the dark horse" this
year, and all the schools are watching with
interest the work of Capt Rockwell of
that company. The Centralites are attempt
ing feat which has never been done he
fore, but from the way they are working
now 1t looks as If they might establish the
precedence of winning the drill twice In
succession.
Mr.. Gideon A Lyon Of The Star spoke to
the different debating teams last Tuesday
AFTERNOON on the subject of debate The
teams representing the different high schools
were present.
In a short time training will begin for
the numerous out-of-tOwn meets. The re-
lay candidates, among whom are Capt.
Kent, Cook, Wallace, Mccormick, Robert,
kemper and Connors, have been working
tor several weeks, and trials will soon be
delphia to run in the American High School
championship relay race on April 20. The
men are fast adapting themselves to the
outdoor track and give promise of a speedy
team.
second base ball team has been organ
lied for the purpose of developing among
the undergraduates candidates for next
years team.
The athletic association has sanctioned
this organization. Games have been sched-
uled with the local first and second teams
and profitable season is assured. The
present lineup is: Hampton, Mccormick.
pitchers; Rihl, Campbell, catchers; Young.
Lyle, first base; McKeever Manefee sec
ono base; Iurton, short stop; Hewley, Rich
ards, third base; Bristol, left field; Dexter
center field, and Richardson. right field.
owing to the many dances and other So
cial functions of the past few weeks the
Other senior club did not hold meet
Ing during March. One was held last Fri
day evening at the home of Miss Blazer.
The newest senior club was entertained
at the home of Miss Helff, and the even
ing was very enjoyably spent by indulging
in dancing, after which refreshments were
served.
Last Monday evening Capt Richards gave
dance, which resulted we'll, both financial
ly and socially.
On April 10 the Central debating team
Will meet that of Western, which defeated
the debating team of Eastern on Friday.
March 81.
The Lambda Sigma brothers recently held
sessions at the homes of Cunningham and
kipp Kennedy and Benedict became full
Hedged members, while Powell and Brown
ing took the preliminarieS.