The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-07
IN EDUCATIONAL CIRCLES.

The president and faculty Of George
Washington University win entertain az
luncheon in the Arlington at noon Fehru-
airy . n honor Of Gov Charles Z
Hughes. Of New York.
Gov. Hughes viii deliver the address
at the winter convocation Of the George
Washington University, 10 be held N the
BeieEeo Thester at 10 o'clock that morn
ing.
The presence Of this distinguished
speaker viii make the winter convoca-
ton notable event in the history OF the
university
The formal installation OF Rev. Thomas
Joseph shahan. S. 7. D.. J. L L, as
rector OF the Catholic University OF Amer
lea viii take place February *
His emInence Cardinal Gibbons. as
chancellor Of the university. wiz preside.
and viii on TIA. occasion make the on
cal announcement OF Dr.. Shahans Sc
lection by the Congregation Of Studies
The pupils OF St Margaret's School
gave an entertainment on Thursday even
Ing. when unique figures and fsvors we're
presented
A supper served 20 the guests at the
conclusion OF the entertainment vas fol-
lowed By q dance
4 concert OF The Cradle OF the Ma
tons VII be given shortly by the pupils
IN costume. An attractive play vii also
be produced az an early date
Dr.. Eugene A. Noble was formally IN
stalled as president of the woulan's Col
lege. Baltimore. on Tuesday last
H c. Davis attended the installation
exercises as the representative Of George
Washington University.
The programme furnished by the pupils
Of Holy Cross Academy in honor OF Pres
ident Roosevelts visit 10 the school, and
the reception rendered the Chief Execu-
tive last week by the community and
students were characterized by that sim
plicIty which has ever attended the func-
tons az that convent The programme
opened and closed with general chorus
The address o. welcome was delivered By
Miss Lillian Hin. Of Montgomery. Ala
Miss Souzanne VERIFY executed a harp
solo. Autumn by Adam, and Miss
/ Imogene Harms played selections on the
violin These few numbers displayed the
/ high musical standard Of the school, and
showed to advantage the talents OF the
/ performers
James Mooney. OF the Smithsonian In
stitute. gave an interesting lecture before
the students Of Holy Cross Academy
( wednesday morning on the Indians, their
I methods and customs.
The speaker referred to the number OF
/ tribes. each having different languages
customs, and characteristics. and ex-
/ planned that while many superstitions
/ prevail among all, they yet have a com
mon sign language which enables them
to travel from one settlement 70 another
| The ghost dance was described by Mr
/ Mooney as Of particular interest Thai
1 old custom is practiced among ali the
/ tribes. The dancing Is done usually al
/ sunset to weird music The participants
form circle. jump around, and excite
/ themselves 10 pitch where their energy
Is exhausted. and they fall and lie IN
sensible on the ground for half an houl
/ or more
Mr.. Mooney has made q study OF IN
Indians and their characteristics for sew
eral years He has lived among them
His interesting talk was inspeTsed witt
unique views. and the rendition Of sew
eral songs that made his discourse II
structive as well as enjoyable.
Members Of the Phocion Debating So
ciety are making extensive preparation
for the euchre to be held in Gonzag;
College hall Monday evening next
! The proceeds Of the entertainment VII
be devoted TO the costs Of remodeling ans
decorating PhOcion Hall
Martin 4 Knapp. chairman Of the In
terstate Commerce Commission. is Kivini
a series OF lectures on the origin OF M
Interstate Commerce Commission at tn
College Of Political Sciences Building
George Washington University, Wednes
day afternoons at $40 O'Clock.
A dinner in honor Of the new rector o
Gonzaga College, Rev. Charles " Lyons
s J.. win be given next Wednesds.
evening in Gonzaga College. under tn
auspices Of the Aloysius Club.
The fourth course Of t-vensy-four les
sons IN the art Of properly preparing
food for invalids. diets. appetizins serv
Ice. SC, opens this week at The catnedrs
Domestic Arts Institute. c5rner OF Wood
Ley lane and Wisconsin avenue. Thi
special course Is adapted 70 housekeep