Evening star., 1909-04-22

dent of the board. Although he was
severely injured by fall from his horse
he mounted again. like a true soldier
and led the boys on time to the ellipse
where the review took place. We hope
his injuries will not prove In any way
serious.
Mrs Mussey expressed thanks to those
in charge Of the parade for the thought
fulness of having the cadets march past
Continental Hall. on 18th street.. where
the Daughters Of the American Revolu-
tion are holding their annual congress.
1--WE felt 1t was tribute due to Mrs
Mussey, one of the board members, and
an active worker for the D. A. r." de-
wanted to show the Daughters that we
raise just as good soldiers now as they
had in the revolution
The board voted its thanks to Maj.
rangements for the parade. to the mount
ed policeman who loaned his horse to
Col Ross after the commandants ami
NAL had become frightened. to the head
of the Philippine band for it's services
and to the principals of the high schools
for getting out the companies in such
fine shape.
Members Of the board were invited to
the Central High School Saturday night
when prizes will be presented to the win
ners in the recent rifle matches between
the boys of the high schools.
Sidewalks Near Brightwood School.
The need of sidewalks along Georgia
avenue near the Brightwood School was
emphasized in a letter from a member
of the Brightwood Citizens Association
Replying to a letter from the board re-
garding sidewalks on Georgia avenue he
said:
Il very heartily agree with you as to
the imperative need which has for a lons
time existed and the very great disad-
vantage which has been sustained be-
cause of their absence.
The District Commissioners do not
seem to have made any effort to acquire
land necessary for sidewalks out there
dren are forced into the street at the
risk of their lives night and day. / owr
quite a frontage on Brightwood avenue
between the hotel or the intersection OF
Brentwood avenue and Piney Brancf
road and the schoolhouse. and l think
will be willing to dedicate sufficient
width for sidewalk If the authorities
would put one down..
A request for the use of part of the
Webb School two nights week for the
Noel Houseswork and for the use of the
Gales School for similar purpose was
referred to the secretary of the board
for an investigation. The board ex.
pressed itself as being unwilling to make
precedent IN THIS case WITHOUT con-
sulting the proper District authorities.
DR.. William Tindall. secretary to the
District Commissioners. reported that
the Commissioners had decided to re.
place the wooden lockers In the base
ment Of the Franklin School with stee
ones to lessen the danger of fire and tc
devote $3.50 for overhaulfng the plumb
ing or the Threikeld School.
That he must be able to use the tele-
phone is a new qualification of jani
| tor in the public schools. 1t was de-
| cided upon yesterday. after one of the
members Of the board had related hel
| trying experiences in talking with one
recently As 1t is often necessary te
leave messages with janitors over the
| telephone. it was pointed out that jani
| tors should be able to talk intelligently
| over the phone.
The following changes were approved
-. Promotions.
Promote Miss I. D. Eddingfield. from
fifth grade to sixth grade. johnson
School. second division, to take effec
May 1. 1909.
Mrs. 8. A. Nourse. from fourth to fiItt
grade. and transfer from Berret School
second division, to johnson School. sec