Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22

Dramatics in the high schools during
the past week were given great deal of
attention.
The senior class of the Western High
School repeated THE Rose and the Ring"
last evening for the benefit of the school
fund A German afternoon" was given
also Tuesday in which several Of the
students of the German class partici-
pated. Elm Pensionstreich," by Theo-
dore Otto was given and several German
songs sung.
talk on dramatics was given at the
Eastern High School Friday afternoons
1.-THE Professors Wedding Trip en-
tertained the pupils of the Mckinley High
School Friday afternoon A spirited
meeting of the dramatic club Of that
school was held Wednesday afternoon.
at which plans for better organization
were made. A musical comedy, entitled
1.-THE Worsted Man is to be presented by
spring play has not yet been announced.
Capt. Wilson Of Company c Of the Nc
Kinley Manual Training School. who on
account Of graduating in February. gives
up his position as captain of the company
soon. entertained all the boys Of the COM
pany at Chase's Theater Friday after
noon. The boys went in full uniform
and gave a good account Of themselves
on their way to the theater and while
they were there.
Rev Zed Copp delivered an address at
the night Business High School on the
''Origin of Law Friday evening.
A debate was held at the Western High
School Wednesday on the question: RE
solved. That free trade laws should be
established between the United States
and the Philippines" The affirmative
side, supported by Messrs Siggers.
Roberts and Burrows, defeated Messrs.
kimball, Bradley and DE Witt, repre-
sentinS the negative.
Company * OF the Mckinley High
School held it's third dance OF this season
Friday evening last at Mrs. Dyers.
The girls Of the class of 1910 Of Wash
ington Normal School No. 1 held a re-
union and reception last night a week
ago. A reception was given to the
teachers of the school. and literary and
musical program enjoyed by all present.
The hall OF the school, where the reunion
was held, was prettily decorated for the
occasion.
Frankin's birthday was not observed
in the schools to any extent, though
some OF the teachers used the occasion TO
tell their pupils of the life of the great
man.
The midyear graduating classes of the
high schools will hold their commence
ment In their respective schools as fol-
lows: January 81, Western High School;
February ], Central High School; Feb
ruary .. Business, Mckinley and Arm
strong high schools. There will be no
exercises at the Eastern High School, as,
with the exception of one or two pupils.
the members OF the class will remain in
the school and graduate with the whole
Year class next June.
Graduates OF the midyear classes have
not yet been announced. except those OF
the Business High School. The members
of the graduating. class of this school are
Emil Henry Bachschmid John Moore
Bridget. Howard Earl Crawford Harry
Bernard Goldsmith. Edward lie Roy Nc
tleer. William Alfred Riley Moses Root
a VI,
Frederick Benson Warder and Reginald
Vowel. Teresa Elizabeth Rartels, Mollie
Amelia Beck, Elizabeth Marguerite Dueh-
ring. Florence Estele Emo. Lottie Marie
Gibson. Maud Evangelne GrunweIl Sophie
Louise Haniein. Katherine Fidiles Hen
nessey, Emma Sophia kesser, Antoinette
Marie Koenig. Mary Berry Lawrence,
Cecil Amy Marks. Blanche Gertrude Mil
Ter. Rachel Marie Newman, Beatrice
Marie Parker. Sarah Katharine Pur-
cell. Marion Katherine Quisley. SUI
zane Wreath Roberts Ella Nav Sisson
and Edna -Aitcheson Smith
Col. Burton Ross. military instructor
of the cadet regiment OF the white high
schools, has announced that the COM
pettive drill this year will be held as
soon as possible. probably by Nav Is.
The companies are reported to be making
good progress.
Senior Juan Barrios, "ministro pleni
potenciario" OF Guatemala. and Senior
Salvador Serrano. first secretary Of the
Guatemalan legation, spent two days Wis
iting public schools OF Washington this
week. Senior Barrios is on mis- way to
Europe, where. besides transacting on