The Forrest City times., 1911-04-14

uHiI now the 5cuOOt clans invade the seat of government by the thousands each Easter IL started with the teachers who began coming as individuals at this time of year because the spring vacation gave them few days leisure at an opportune time for seeing the capital un- der the most advantageous conditions and the idea spread until now we find whoie delegations of school marms coming by special train each Easter. and. oddly enough, many Of the teachers come back year after year at this time-perhaps to study political economy history in the making
 IatterIy the pupils of public grammar schools and high schools and of private schools for both girls and boys have been following the example of the teachers and have been recruiting Easter excursion parties 10 Washington personally con ducted' by teachers and chaperones. Tn q mum Der of states this tendency has been encouraged by the educational authorities. who believe that object lessons at government making in Washing ton proftably 20 hand h hand with boo1 learning. The result has been that number of the invading parties that have descended upon the City Of Magnificent Distances these past few years have embraced practically the entire mem berahip of their respective schools.
 But how. perhaps you asking. does this make work for the president2 Very smpie-each and every one of these Easter visitors wants to not only the president, but actually shake hands with him and say "Howdy" Of the thou sands upon thousands Of sghtseeTs that make the capital their mecca at other seasons of the year the great majority are entirely satisfied If they catch glimpse or the president dt the theater at church or walking the street Not so the Easter pilgrims. They want an au- daence at court, and what s more to the point. they usually SO agitate the matter with their s9eetfve congressman and senators-laying stress upon the educational status Of the vist-that the lawmakers bestir themselves to secure dates al Eae White House.
 If congress is in session at Eaater tide there |, sure to be an especially heavy influx from the school rooms all over the land and f the presi- cent has q reputation for good nature has the ,resent occupant of the White House it seems as though the fact spurs the pedaEogues 70 fresh endeavors to secure the boon of 8 reception at the White House for themselves and their charges And as for the private schaoIS-par ticularly the finishing schools. for young adies- that send their pupils 10 Washington at The end of Lent, why any faculty might almost as well resign as arrange trip to Washington without a side trip" 10 the White House the equal in privileges and prestige of that vouehsafed to the visitors from any rival institution
 But as has been said this influx of admirng hosts makes very busy week for the president And it brings furrows to the foreheads of the secretaries who make out the schedule of agreements for the president The Easter visitors are not received by the president in the White House proper, as are the callers New Years day or at the big card receptions during the winter son On tie contrary. the chief magistrate greets tie Easter delegations in his private office at the