The Washington herald., 1909-05-20

oASll6SS t1lSl SClOOl 1OT Lle DTSl Illnc
IN the history OF the school IN me cadet
drills. caused a jubilation which thrilled
the big institution from center TO circum-
ference last night, and everybody gave
themselves over 10 the big celebration
Mover before has the school known
such a night. The gladstone triumph
brought the school new sensation. and
the taste Of it was sweet. They had hoped
TO win. but were quite prepared 10 lose
fer that was their usual experience; and
when their proud sons finally outdis-
tsnced al rivals in the Capital, the loyal
student body simply went Wild.
Company E. Victor.
It was company E that brought the
laUrels home The boys OF the military
organization were Honized- Every man
was surrounded By cohorts Of his ad-
miTing friends, asking how the trick was
done, and in some cases the boys were
carried as proud victors on the shoulders
o. their fellow-students. along the corri-
dors and Railways Company G. the
other company Of Business High. was
not 70 be outdone in honoring the brotIer
company. Capt Harlan. OF Company G,
was most active in extending an ovation
to the other boys.
The school was packed with students.
teachers. friends. and "groBn-uDs.'' The
central lobby was a dense Jam. through
which people threaded their way in snail
Ike fashion Those who were in charge
OF arrangements, not anticipating such
jubilation in the case OF n victory. were
overwhelmed. II was a big night be-
yOnd the dreams OF those who prepared a
modest luncheon and made arrangements
Tor pleasant and enjoyable evening
The din OF cheering rose above all. with
the explosive Business High yell breaking
IN with the boom OF a rapid-fire gun
spasmOdically- Girls and young women
we're as jealous as the youths in honor
Ing the night Everywhere Capt Duiin
and his subOrdinates were sought out and
made 70 tel the story over and over
again.
The other officers Of the company were:
First lieutenant, J. HinwOOd: seeond leu
tenant. W - Rathbone: first sergeant.
L Mooers; second sergeant. ". Lamar:
third sergeant. ". Patchell: fourth ser
geant- n NOrdlinger. corporals. J. 4
Moore. F Brooks. J. II. Gordon. J Neu-
meyer. K Pitt. and " Ieahy.
Jubilee Not Formal.
The attempt TO give e formal touch to
the evenings proceedings failed utterly.
The crowd was first gathered in the as
sembly hall. II had come direct from the
field OF wa and vas consequentIv
hungry and eager 10 have real hot
time It was therefore decided 10 make
the meeting short and adjourn 10 the I
TsDast in the hail
Col Burton r Ross. who is military in I
strUctOT for al the schools. made brief
address Of congrstuiation 10 the school.
When Technical High Won last year
he said Il said to Capt. Oyster that B77si-
ness would win soon II It only kept ever 4
lastingly at il and imprc~ed its discipline /
from time 10 time It's a long lane that 1
has no turning. You can't keep a deter
mined company like E very far from the
top. Il drilled splendidly yesterday. and I
deserved its victory.
IN reply Capt. Dulin disclained talking
al The credit for the officers. He Safd
the company itself vas the real factor
IN the victory. that it executed the drill
with precision, and should be given all
the credit
The luncheon was served under the
direction O. the women OF the faculty.
and appeased q lot OF students who had
shouted themselves hOarse upon the field.
than was found in the tuTnult Of the
halls were gratihed BY the dancing in
the gymnasium. The sym was draped
with the banner of the schools. and its
COlOTs. orange and blue were waved
proudly BY groups OF students throughout
the building.
Medals Presented To-day.
The students saved q portion Of their
morning At $50 o'clock the school will
be presented with the trophies OF its
victory. The District Commissioners
have been invited 70 attend. and Col Ross.
and others. are expected 10 be present
There viii be three medals presented-i
the corpOraTs medal. the medal for the
best experienced" private. and the medal
for the best inexperienced private
The principal Of the school. Allen Davis
IS proud Of the success Of his boys. and
believes they will be able 10 maintain
their IaureIs next year. The faculty
Joined hands with the students in making
the celebration enthusiastic
One Of the close rivals Of Business High
II the drilling was Eastern High. and
the annual feed was held at which the
drill was discussed from every angie.
Some disappointment exists over the de-
feat. but It viii simply intensity the de-
termination to win next year
Though disappointment ranked deep !
and sore IN the hearts Of ali at Eastern
the annual feed TO the company passed
OF pleasantly. The feed was pro-
nounced fine by the hungry cadets It
was prepared through the efforts Of Miss
Elizabeth Defandors, assisted by Gertrude
Farnsworth. Gladys Smith. Irene Doug
las Helen Mason, May MOlineu andj
Marie Barbour
At Eastern High.
The after-dinner FESTIVITIES were In &
charge Of Lieut. Albert Fessenden. who /
acted as POSTMASTER Brief speeches o
were made by Principal " s Small II
!, Wallace. and Miss Kate Bucknam. Of &
the faculty; Capt J. B Handy. who as f
he said, pil0ted the company 70 defeat =
one year ago, and by the officers OF the D
company. :
The members OF the faculty commit
mented the boys upon the fine apuear- 4
apce made in the DIN. spoke Of the pros !,
poets OF the company for another year =
sPd counseled that the boys should take .
their medicine with as much composure Il
as possible. =
Capt Handy. Of last years company. :
declared that the drill was almost fault
less. and be congratulated the company =
and the officers very warmly. making no ri
hesitation In saying that though the o
medal rested upon another breast. East 9
ern put up drill for which everybody on n
Capitol HID ought TO be proud h
The beuteRants paid high compliment =
70 the men in the ranks. and gave credit =
TO their captain for the great eficiencyi 4
which the company attained and showed