The Washington times., 1916-11-08

Representatives Of the athletic asso-
citation council of Central have been
Immediately. A change In organization
OF the council has been made. The as
sembly Ia to he composed OF representa-
tives from each section, managers OF the
athletic teams, and faculty advisers
Freshmen are not allowed to vote be-
cause the larger number would be able
to control the vote.
Cadet captains ut Central were intro
duced to the school at general as
sembly last week.
Girls swimming classes are organised
at Central, and are expected to fur
nish some good competition little
later. Miss Phoebe Preston, who
has had much experience in swim
ming contests the past summer. Is
a splendid nucleus around which to
build team.
The Review. the school paper OF Cen
trail. made Its first appearance OF the
year last week. The publication con-
tains about $3.50 worth of advertnsing.
over 1900 students have subscribed out
OF an enrolment OF about 1900. The
next issue probably will be out n few
days before Thanksgiving.
Central now has seven companies Of
cadets. Edward Poynton being the last
captain to be appointed.
The Debating Society OF Central has
not SO many members as formerly.
Plans to upbuild II are being worked
out.
Faculty advisers for Centrars ORA
matte Society are soon to be appointed.
A meeting Of the society at which the
program for tho year Will be discussed
Is 20 be held probably tomorrow.
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An award OF Gait prizes to students
at Business has been made: The hrst
prize OF $50 was won by F. l.; Tuck.
with an essay on Chocolate" The
second on a commercial geography sub
ject. was won bv Miss Ruth e. May:
She wrote on Railroads In the United
States" First prize Of so or com
mercial history or sociology topic was
on THE Renaissance In Italy" Second
prize OF $50 was won by Miss Estelle l..
Milne. with an essay on Foods
The Webster School held a masked
Halloween dance for pupils recently.
Miss Ethel FraenSel as Dutch girl,
Miss Eunice Rubel as Colonial dame,
Leon Katz dressed ms farmer. and Ed
ward Lohse Jester, wore the most
| striking costumes.
The wide field OF activity and the
necessity OF definite preparation for
life's work was the subject OF an ad-
dress by DR.. John Van Schaick. presi-
dent OF the Board OF Education. at an
assembly of Central students Wednes-
day.
The physics department of Western
! has purchased a receiving set of wire
| less instruments to take the place OF
! the apparatus lost In the recent fire al
| the school. The new set includes an
! audion detector and one-step ampli-
| fer. together with batteries and con-
| densers.
Three musical clubs have been or
ganized at George Washington Uni
| Versity. Plans are being considered for
tour OF the Eastern States later In
| the season.
The orchestra of George Washington
University, organized last year. Is hold
ing weekly rehearsals with many new
members. A brass band. organized for
! the Thanksgiving football game, with
| Georgetown. IL likely tb become per-
manent organization.
The Mandolin Club Of George Wash
| ington IL growing rapidly. Sveral uku
lele players have been admitted TO mem
bership. Several girls in the school wis
play this instrument have announced
intention OF Joining the club.
Business High School Friendship Clut
entertained freshmen girls Of the school
by hike and a picnic supper Friday
Western High School Friendship Clut
was host to freshmen girls at a Hal.
ioween party at the school club house
Friday.