The Washington herald., 1912-04-21

performances Films suitable for chill
dren OF different ages win BE- selected.
Jack and the Beanstalk' forNvery Iit-
tie people, historical subjects for pupils
pieces Of literature for older boys and
girls.
Company K. Of Tech. gave a largely
liattended dance at Mrs Dyer's Friday
night. Capt whitney had charge Of the
company and especial efforts were made
to have this closing dance OF the cadet
companies an ENJOYABLE one.
Six scenes from as many plays Of
Shakespeare viii be given by the Dra-
matte Association Of Central High
School on the evening Of May g. Hal
stead p. Hoover has charge Of the
Shakespeare songs and orchestra num-
bers, and the costumes are to be de-
signed and made in the art department.
under the supervision of Miss Jessica
Baker.
Teachers Aid and Annuity Associ-
alton held a meeting at the Franklin
Building Thursday afternoon. The re-
ceipts from the Monday evening per-
formance Of the Columbia Players were
reported very satisfactory.
The lunchroom at Mckinley has been
30 scientifically and economically con-
Quoted that Miss Jacobs. head Of domes-
tic science, has found It possible to re-
duce the price Of sandwiches to 8 cents
and enlarge the portions OF other kinds
OF foods served, and still make a legiti-
mate profit
Mr.. John Helmus hald the attention of
Business High School pupils for an hour
Tuesday morning with a series of magic
lantern slides, illustrating his recent trip
to the Panama Canal. Mr. HeImus
graduated in the class of '05. and Is now
successful lawyer.
The competitive drill is scheduled for
May q and 2S, at the baseball park at
3 p. m Admission viii be by compIi-
nientary tickets only.
Next Friday, between L and D. m,
the young ladies OF the Normal School
are to serve q luncheon at the Franklin
School for the benefit OF the outdoor
FUND Misses Pearson, Crosswen, Ellis,
Boyd, and Shreve are the committee in
charge Children will be served on the
first floor, and adults in the class rooms
upstairs. After being served, patrons
may drop in to see the little entertain
ment going on in the basement for the
modest price Of a moving picture show.
DR.. George H. HeItmulIer talked on
"Eyesight of Children" before the spe-
cial Child Club last Tuesday. He drew
large diagrams and charts illustrating
common defects in sight, such as astig-
matism and nearsightedneSs.
Boys and girls OF Western High School
were entertained by the children Of Miss
Geneva Johnson's third-grade school at
assembly Thursday morning With child
ish abandon they skiIlfulIy initiated the
songs Of wild birds, noises made by anil
mails, the whistle Of the wind. the sound
of violin, bugle, or other musical instru-
ment.
Tickets for ''Strongheart," Techs
spring play. will be out next Tuesday.
Two performances are to be given at
the New Willard on June and s. The
entire cast has been selected, with un-
derstudies for each OF the principal parts
In the second act Techs entire football
team. the orchestra, and the band conse
on the stage. Special scenery IL being
painted. and novel electrical effects will
be introduced. The scene Is laid at
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Notification has been received from the
District Commissioners that Corporation
Counsel has been directed to represent
the Board OF Education in the case of
Mr.. Doolittle, teacher IN Central High
School, against Capt. Oyster, President
OF the Board Of Education.
A Rhythm Frolic." given under Miss
Fentley's direction by her special class
at Weston High School, Friday night,
was one of the most beautiful and fas-
bits of artistic work seen in
the schools during the year. The word
less play, How the Princess Came Into
Her Kingdom" was presented through
the poetry OF motion" Symbolicsl
costumes and appropriate decorations
added greatly to the scenic effect.
An unusually fine programme of en-
was given at the Friday
evening meeting OF the Emery -Ecking-
ton Association. Vocal numbers by |
Miss Alice Roche and Miss FIorine |
a violin solo by Miss Elizabeth |
recitatiOns 10y Mrs. Willis |
and Miss Pierson were followed by the |
clever Chalk Talk OF Mrs. Victor Du- |
lap, formerly Miss Hllda North.
Boy Scouts Of Emery School listened |
to one of DR.. Davidson's |
wholesome talks to young people |
evening. Refreshments were |
served later.
The spring bird class of the District |
Audubon Society will hold meetings on
four successive Tuesdays at the Frank
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