The Washington times., 1915-09-16
DR.. NEWTON NAMED
PRINCIPAL 0E:W. 4. S.
Dr.. Hudson ReInstated as Di-
rector Of Physical Training
at Business.

DR.. Elmer 9. Newton. head Of the
chemistry department Of Western High
School. who. since the resignation of
Miss Edith Westcott. has been acting
principal of the school. yesterday was
made principal. His appointment is for
the present school year. according TO
the boards custom. and, II his service
is satisfactory. he will be continued
permanently.
DR.. Newton has been active In West
ern High School for many years, both
as teacher and as adviser in many
athletic and other school interests. He
frequently acted as principal in the abb
sence Of Miss westcott.
DR.. William B. Hudson, suspended
last June as director of physical In
struction at Business High School. fol-
lowing his suspension by the Commits
sioners as superintendent Of the bathing
beach. was reinstated In his school yes-
terday by the board. Henry P. Blair
commended his record as physical di-
rector in the schools and said there had
been no charges against him.
Colored Pageant Planned.
The board received a delegation of
colored citizens. headed by DIR. w. E. B.
Du Bois. editor of the Crisis. who asked
aid In the presentation of a pageant,
similar to one given recently in New
York. which portrays the history and
accomplishment of the colored people.
Plans for this pageant, as outlined by
DR.. Du Rois. include representations Of
prehistoric life of the race in Africa. its
early civilization in the valley Of the
Nile. tho developnen mt OF the city states
In West Afiica. the battle for freedom
IN this country, and a portrayal OF the
future hCp pes Of the race
DR.. Du Bois said the principal idea Of
respect for the history of their race
among his people. HI. project was
commended by the board and the re-
quest for use of buildings and play
grounds in rehe arsals was referred to
the committee on sites, buildings. and
grounds. Those who made up the COM
NIT ee were ]. r. HAWKINS. Mrs. Robert
Terrell. and MIS- C. w. Clifford.
Resolut ems of regret for the death of
Misc Elizabeth v. Brown. primary d.
rector Of the schools. were passed, and
the Commissioners will be asked by the
hoard to name the Chevy Chase School
the Elizabeth v. Brown School. in
honor of her.
Recommends Exchange.
A secondhand book exchange at Gen.
trail High school was recommended to
the board by Principal Emory Wilson.
The board authorized its trial. Superin-
tendent Thurston remarked that the
Expense of high school text r .uas l. d
serious matter" Principal Wilson con-
templates having the exchange con-
Quoted by the athletic assoclarlor.
The board acted favorably on tho
recommc ndation of the superintendent
that the schools be closed September 20,
the day of the Grand Army parade,
and Mr.. Thurston will be permitted to
ex~usa adeta nd Row Scouts needed an
guides during the entire week.
Requests OF various citizens associa-
items for the use Of public schools, un-
der the now law throwing open the
schools as social centers, were approved
by President Blair. 1t was stipulateE
there Is to be no smoking in the build
.ines and q janitor must be on hand
whenever the buildings are in use.