The Washington herald., 1912-01-28

appointed next week.
School omcials. parents. and teachers
had a genuinely good time at Gage
School Friday evening. when many
hundred guests met at the school for
mutual helpfulness. DR.. Davidson. M.
8. N. Ely. and DR.. Rebecca stoneroad
made the addresses OF the evening. Miss
Alys Bentley delighted everybody with
her pleasing childreRs songs and Mr..
Laug and Miss Marian Reishear con-
trfbuted to the musical programme. Re
freshments were served and a social
hour enjoyed. Mr.. John Espey Is presi-
dent OF the association.
Class OF 'ss. Eastern High. held its
annual reunion at the residence OF Mrs.
Jesse Adkins, Quincy street. Chevy
Chase, Nd. Friday evening. Most OF
the resident members OF the Capitol
Hin School took this opportunity OF re-
newing old acqusintances. A short busi-
ness meeting was disposed OF early in the
evening, and was followed by an unusual
" appropriate programme. arranged by
Mrs. Adkins for the entertainment OF her
guests.
National Park Seminary team defeated
the girls basketball team OF Central
High at the seminary gym" In Forest
Glen last Monday. Central defeated Ma
deira School at the Preston gymnasium
on Friday. and the Friends on their
own grounds during the week. Centrars
team IS greatly handicapped for high
goal pitching, the ceiling OF the cellar
gymnasium. where they practice, being
extremely low.
Unique announcements Of the post
poned Eastern High School Association
meeting were sent out more than a
week ago. Detachable coupons signifying
parents intention of attending the meet
Ing were to be signed and returned by
Thursday. A large audience, therefore.
listened to the beautiful victrola conceIt
and fitting speeches which made up the
programme Friday evening. Refresh
ments were served by the faculty.
Mr.. William ZupnIk assumes the busi-
ness management OF Balance Sheet. thu
school paper of Business High, February
]. The position has been successfully
nlled by Mr.. Julian Iseman. whose grad
uation causes his withdrawal from school
activities. The midwinter edition comes
out the day following graduation
Miss Anne NJ. Wilson. director Of draw
ing. met the members OF her water-color
class at the Berret School Thursday
afternoon. Arrangements were made for
an exhibit OF sixth grade work all next
week. The dainties Of q real English
afternoon tea were served by the hostess.
Battery positions on the baseball team
OF Eastern are coveted honors. The "try-
OUT for these places begins February l.
Many candidates have already put in.
and Il looks as though tho
season ot>lsl2 might be lively
one.
The third-year team defeated the seniors
in a basketball game at Western on
afternoon. Although two
more games of the series are to be
played of to decide the personnel OF the
school team, II is n foreEone conclusion
that the juniors will be the winners.
The successful team plays Holton Arms
February l.
IBIS" were awarded Derrick, Harris, |
Nash, and Schafer among the athletes
Thursday morning at Business High. |
Julian Iseman, cashier OF the Pupils |
Bank. and John Schram. president OF the |
graduating class, were espe- |
tally efficient in business management, |
md Miss Grace Bell received hers for |
lll-around general capability and schol-
lrship.
Twelfth Night has been decided on |
Is the spring play at Eastern II will |
,e given in the assembly hall on the |
evenings OF May and T. This is the |
'early effort made for the berefit OF the |
chool fund. which Is devoted TO ath-
eties, dramatics, and other school in
erests.
On February 1s. the two companies of /
Western High School will entertain at |
heir second dance OF the season in the
'aIlroom Of the Cairo.
Little womsn." which has been re-
emily dramatiLed, is TO be given by the
Dramatic Association Of Eastern High |
iext Wednesday. The life and action
4 the book Is said TO be splendidly car
led over into the play. The Tooth ami
ersary OF the birthday OF Dickens will
q observed by rendering three very IA
niliar sketches from his works
Supervising principals spent a strenu-
us day Friday correcting written exam
nation papers OF the sixty-three pupils
lot recommended for promotion TO high
chools who hoped TO gain admission
through examination. Only two success
ully passed the examination. 1
Students of Normal School No. : are
hectively assisting the attendance on
er in carrying out the compulsory edu-
alton law. In alleys and by-ways they
earch out the delinquents and require
heir presence in the schoolroon.
No pupils will enter Normal School
!. at the beginning Of the February
emester, but four graduates leave the
chool at that time. They are to be rated
nth the June class OF 1872 and are eligi-
ls for appointment until one year from
ate Of graduation.
Ninety-three pupils have thus far slgnI- :
ed their preference for the CardoZa vo-
ational school They must be fourteen
ears of age and have completed regular
fth grade work Mr.. Bruce insists upon
n exceptional fitness for the vocation
elected. and even then applicants are
Omitted only on probation.
r. OF the religious bodies named In !
ie rfzhf uav PrOfeStant leaders faaI |