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was and never could be. Sandwiched
in between these two, of such ut
terly different sorts, is rich and
meaty feast Of eight other stories.
One, 1.-The Catacornered Sex" is a
Judge Priest story, and as good a
Judge Priest story as Cobb has ever
done, with the possible exception of
Words and Music" and "The Lord
Provides" both acknowledged clas-
sizes of Southern life. Another, 1T
Could Happen Again Tomorrow" is
sheer propaganda. Its object, plain
ly. is to show how easy it is under
the laws Of the State Of New York
and of other States of this Union to
have a perfectly sane person COM
mitted to a lunatic asylum. Yet an
other is a merry narrative called "a
Short Natural History" dealing in
lines of plausible burlesque. with sun
dry adventures of one Red Hess
Shackleton. a person of color. 1t is
almost as good as Cobb's immortal
story of a preceding volume. "Hark,
From the Tomb" and that story,
with bows to Hugh Wiley. E. X.
Means, Harris Dickson and Octavus
Roy Cohen, Is just little the best
humorous darky story that America
has seen since the days Of Uncle
Remus.
And SO on and so forth through
the compilation which makes up this
book. Reading 1t one Is impressed
Mark Twain. one of the numerous
authors whose successor he is popu-
larly supposed to be, the same ina
bility to distinguish between his
good work and his bad. He puts in
so much that might better be left
out; but, on the other hand. 1t must
be said for him that rarely does he
leave out anything that should be
put in. There are stories in "Sun-
cry Accounts" which speedily should
be forgotten-and will be. There
are at least three others which be-
lieve will live long after Cobb has
gone. Just which three these are I
shall not say. The reader will have
more fun IL he makes his own
| choices uninfluenced by my poor but
| friendly Judgment.
Not long ago. as heard the Incl
| dent told. a group of ten literary
| men-editors, critics, readers and
writers-were dining together. Dis
cussion arose as to the respective
and comparative merits of contem-
poraneous popular writer's. 1t was
decided that each man present
should set down upon a slip Of paper
his first, second and third choices in
| various specified but widely diversi-
fled fields of literary endeavor, and
that then the results should be COM
| pared. Admirers of Cobb's work will
derive a peculiar satisfaction from
| the outcome. It was found that as
a writer Of humor he had been voted
first place; that as an all round re-
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handler of local color In the quail
fed sense of a power Of apt, swiftly
done journalisticese description. he
had first place. He also had first
place as a writer Of horror yarns.
He won second place as a writer Of
darky stories. He tied with Harry
Leon Wilson for second place as a
writer of light humorous fiction.
Harrington being given first place in
this category. AS a teller of anec-
dotes he won by acclamation over all
contenders. Altogether his name
appeared on eight Of the ten lists.
Cobb was not even present at the
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portens he had first place; that as a
dinner when the ballot was taken.
There was no intimidation.
"Sundry Accounts George HI.
Doran Coz, regarded as a whole,
offers in concrete form justification
Of the verdict of these ten jurors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-15
Girls Will Try
to Win Letters

There are probably going to be
only two meets this year wherein
the Central girls will have a chance
to win their C's in swimming. The
first Is scheduled for this week. The
preliminaries come tomorrow, the
finals following on Tuesday. Good
competition Is expected. The giri,
are limited to entering only six
events. There will be eight: a. So
yard breaststroke. C2) 22o-yard crawl.
ts) 1os.yard crawl. az 50-yard back
stroke. (6 50-yard crawl, (6 fancy
diving. tO four lengths with side
stroke, t) one-half length tow. Those
signing up for fancy diving are com.
PEELED to do the following dives:
Running front, back diving, front
jack, back jack. They may choose
the other three, necessary. Dorothy
Merrill, Rozelle Jett and Elizabeth
Phillips should take honors in div.
Ing. Thelma winkjer is expected to
come out first in the 220-yard crawl.
Gertrude Sanders has a fine chance
for winning the 50-yard breaststroke.
Any girl securing eight points is en-.
titled to her &C." Two or more
points give girl her mineral.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-15
History of B. H. S.
Little Book Shop

The four-year graduating class Of
1920 elected a committee to estab-
lish q book shop. After investiga-
ton Of the shops of other high
schools. the plan of buying and SELL
ing outright was adopted. The
school council voted 500 to be used
In buying stock. Secondhand books
were bought from pupils at half
price and sold at 10-cent profit to
the shop. The book shop has han
died $4,S13.50 since its ablishment.
This large sum stands out in strik-
ing contrast to the little corner
which is the only space available for
this splendid activity.
Julius Bauber, Alfred Bennett, WILL
liam Burrows. Jennie Greenberg, and
Lille Weber were in charge of the
first shop. Members OF the second
shop were Gertrude Skinner, Edna
Wimmel. Paul Sedgwick, and WIN.
son Stokes. The shop this year is
handled by George Botsch, Gather.
Inc Lorleney. and Evelyn Rich. Miss
Jane Lockwood Is the faculty ad-
visor of the book shop.
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THERE are now only two girl
clubs at Eastern, for the three
Friendship Clubs. the Nina.
the Ffdelis, and the Senior, have
consolidated. This club will here
after be known as the "Nifise."
This word is formed from the first
two letters Of each club and IL,
therefore, q most suitable as well
as very original name. All new mem.
bers Of the club have been initiated.
Shortly before the consolidation
the three clubs Joined in giving a
feed" to the football boys at the
Y. w. c. A.
Much praise Is due to the Mise
Club. Not only does It have q good
time itself, but 1t shares its good
times with others. One day men,
bers Of the club went to the Day
Nursery and the Children's Hos
pital where they told the little tots
stories all afternoon. Not content
Win uOLus tulS, tuc Cluo hioO pChe
two bountiful baskets to families
known to be In need. This enter
prising club Is planning to do even
more good work this month.
Owing to the large attendance at
meetings, the Merrill Club has been
divided into two chapters, one to
meet in the afternoon. the other in
the morning. At the meetings Of
the afternoon girls, Edna Mazullo,
as vice president of the Merrill
club, will act as honorary presi-
dent until the chapter is in good
working order. However. the
younger girls have elected from
among their number a chairman
and a secretary treasurer. Once a
month the two branches will have a
Joint social meeting. It Is thought
that under this new arrangement
the club will accomplish more.
AS soon as the games were over.
the Merrill Club gave a party In
the drill hall. with boys rs special
guests. This party was on the cab
arst style, One would hardly have
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-15
Girls Turn Out
for Rifle Team

Over 100 girls at Central have
come out for rife shooting. The
girls who enrolled last year show
Improvement, and the new girls
present promising material. Regu.
lar practice is held on Mondays
and Wednesdays during the seventh.
eighth and ninth periods.
Informal matches have been held
between the girls who are con-
sidered the best shots. These
matches were under the super
vision Of Edna Fitzpatrick, cap
tain. Outside contests with other
high schools are not to be ar
ranged until after February. BY
that time q good team should be
developed. Three assistant man.
ayers have been appointed, Mar.
garet somerville. Kathryn Everett
and Bernadine Haycock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-15
Cheering Will
Make Team Win

Aired McGarrashy. editor Of the Bust
ness Balance Sheet, has appealed 70 the
stenoEraphers to rally 70 the support Of
Orange and Blue teams on every
occasion. ~ followsi
Just q few words about cheering
ut the games. I take It for granted
that everybody IL going to ..Is
games, and those who can boast Of
the least excuse Of q voice win be
there. II you have one of those
strong voices, come out. II you are
hollow-chested and round-shoulder.
cd, with little or no voice. you need
the exercise.
THE games are not the only
times your assistance 10 needed. We
have drills every Monday and Thurs
day afternoon. Be on hand (espe-
cially the siris) when the boys are
drilling. 1t is a great encourage
ment to the cadets. and II is only
right that we show them that their
efforts are appreciated to their full
value"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-15
Better Chapels
at Eastern High
as Pupils Aid

A few weeks ago Principal Charles
Hart launched a campaign for bet.
ter assemblies at Eastern. Section
representatives were appointed to
give speeches in their respective
rooms on this subject. Several sug-
gestions were made which resulted
in greatly improved assemblies.
Now. at the ringing Of the first
bell. lines form in the corridors
quickly and quietly. The converse
ton. II there Is any. IL in low tones.
Pupils move rapidly on the ringing
of the bell for their respective floors.
There 10 very little talking in the
Assembly Hall.
Pupils are courteous to the
speakers.
Singing Is moro general. People
who are seated on the end seat see
that the music books are passed
over % that everyone can Join In
the singing. They also see that
the books are passed back and put
In neat pile.
There is the same order in leaving
the Assembly Hall as in entering It.
These few simple instructions are
conscientiously carried out by every
member Of the school, and the move
ment in behalf Of better assemblies
has accomplishd its purpose.
The student committee Ia COM
posed Of, Il. M. McKenney, Fred
Hersog, Raymond Hutchinson, David
L. Sandoe, Sarah L. Rohrer, Frank
T. Parsons, James B. Lovejoy,
Claude H. Newman, Paul L. Doerr.
Florence Darling. Dorothy Linder.
Walton L. sanderson, r. A. Laux.
man. Dorothy Thomas, Edward
Hunnicutt, George Main, Jeanette
Wise, Julia Allnut, Helen Clark.
M. Crews. c. Edmonds. Lydia Ed
wards, Virginia Jones, F. Rouda-
bush ana L. Thorne.
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Frat Elects

Officers for the new year Of 1872,
were elected last week by the Alpha
Chapter Of the Tau Epsilon Delta
Fraternity. Theodore r. Hopkins,
was elected for his second term as
president Of the chapter. The other
officers elected are Jess r. Lease,
first vice president; Elphanza
Youngs, second vice president; Max
Hoyt, reelected as secretary and
Harry Statham. reelected as treas.
urer of the chapter. Following the
business meeting, light refreshments
were served by the president of the
fraternity.
A meeting Of the Alpha chapter
was held last night at the home Of
the first vice president. Plans for
the securing Of club rooms were
thoroughly discussed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-15
Central Juniors
Have Great Fun
At Class Night

Last night 400 Juniors assembled
at Central to celebrate Junior
Night" which came as q climax to
the organization Of the Junior Class,
which was completed some time ago.
Dancing, games, races and re-
freshments-in fact. everything that
would tend to bring the class closer
together. was enjoyed by those In
charge.
The affair was under the supervis-
ion Of the Junior Council and was
carried ON with great enjoyment
and qualification to all present.
It has always been big question.
in q school the size Of Central. how
to get the pupils Of class together
and make them acquainted.
Through the work of Miss Coolidge.
this plan was adopted and every
Junior thanks her for the enjoyable
time she was so instrumental In
providing for them.
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Eastern Dances
THO Week Days

Fasteners look on Mondays and
Thursdays as two Of the most Inn
portant days of the week. Not only
do the cadets drill on those days,
but the whole school is allowed to
indulge in q social half-hour OF
dancing in the Drill Hall. Every
one is grateful for this pleasure,
and realizes that 1t is a privilege
which no other high school enjoys.
Approaching the full value Of this
delight, none abuse It.
Several weeks ago Mr.. Hart ap-
pointed O dance committee for Mon.
days and Thursdays. A set Of rules
was drawn up and read to the pu-
pills.
Relating the pleasure Of the privi-
lege. Fasteners are respecting the
rules religiously. AZ they don't de-
sire the revocation Of the dancing.
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CentraliteS Are
Urged to Take
Care at School

Certainly every boy here Of even
average intelligence must know 1t
to be a generally accepted fact that
the smoking of cigarettes or the
use Of tobacco in any form takes
the keen edge off the brain Of the
growing boy" declared principal
Robert A. Maurer to special assem-
blage of boys in the Central audi
torium last week. In a forceful
appeal to them not to smoke.
Mr.. Maurer has been trying for
several years to prevent the incur
renee of the tobacco habit by boy
pupils in the school. He has on
several occasions mentioned the
physiological Ill effects Of use OF the
weed, declaring smoking near the
building endangered the good repute
Of Central.
In addition to the boys assembly
there was one held exclusively for
girls, who were urged not to remain
in or near drug stores and other
places of business in the vicinity
of the school after their purchases
had been completed or during study
or free periods.
Never have I asked for your CO.
operation in a matter vital to the
schools administration but that you
have given it," he said in closing his
talk to the students, and urged
them to do likewise in the present
matter Of such great Importance.
Mr.. Maurer has the uncommon
power Of attaining the young per-
sons viewpoint. Sometimes even
employing bits Of the school boys
slang, he always seems to present
a matter in the way that will most
effectively lead the opinions Of
youth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-15
Officers Hoping
Business Will Win

Last fall the Business High
School cadet officers of 1891 Or
ganized club, to be known as the
Officers Club Of Business High
School. The membership Of this
club is to be open to any former
commissioned officer of the Bust.
ness High School Cadet Corps, and
to commissioned officers now in
school, and all commissioned officers
In Business High School hereafter.
Its purpose is to help In any way
possible the cadet companies In
Business each year.
1t il the clubs chief ambition to
help bring the flag to business
this year. and II In already doing
Its utmost toward this end
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-15
Will Lead Team

Dave Wilson, who several years
ago starred in four sports and was
one Of Central's greatest athletes.
has been elected to head the we'll
known grid team of the University
Of Illinois. For three years Wilson
has played important positions on
the various teams. winning letters
In four major sports. During the
past season he played end pos. ton
on the varsity eleven and 10 now
elected to lead the team which will
fight for football honors In 20.
Dave 10 one Of the several Central
boys who have made unusual REQ
ords In college du, ing the last few
years. We wish him the best of
success,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-15
Eastern Girls Chubby

recognized the school gym. At
each end Of the hall stood tents
into which the boys went to have
fortunes told. All around the hall
were tables at which the guests
played cards or sat between dances.
While refreshments were being
served. several songs and dances
were given. This party wa> the
largest Of its kind ever given at
Eastern.
This year the Merrill girls may
be seen wearing little gold owls.
This Is the emblem Of the club.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-15
Maurice Hoffman
Will Lead Western
Civic Association

Maurice Hoffman was elected
president Of the Western High
Civic Association for the third term
Of seven weeks at the last regular
meeting. The other officers are as
follows: Ruth Douglas, vice presI-
dent; Helen Newman. secretary and
John Hazel, sergeant-at-arms. The
new president. IL well fitted to carry
on the work for the civic betterment
Of the school through his recog-
nixed efficiency as q major cadet
officer. Following the election of
officers, the retiring president
william Pence, spoke, thanking the
association for It's able support dur
ing his tenure of office.
Mr.. Pence was appointed chair
man Of the committee to conduct
the Cleaner-Western Campaign
owing to his enthusiastic support
and cooperation given to the new
president. Mr.. Hoffman. during his
short service as chairman of that
committee. Several new plans
which have been formulated by the
committee will be submitted to the
association at the next meeting.
The main purpose Of the campaign
Is to improve the appearance Of the
school and the first step will be
taken in regard to the pencil mark
ings on the corridor walls. They
will be washed and the campaign
will then be conducted with the
idea Of preventing further inarring
Of the walls. Posters and slogans
asking the students for their CO.
operation will be posted throughout
the building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-15
Teacher Changed

A very important addition to the
Business High faculty is Mr.. X. n.
Parkinson, formerly Of Western.
This is Mr.. Parkinson's first ex.
perience In teaching in a business
school. He, says he likes It very
much. He Is teaching Business
Organization and Mathematics; and
10 faculty adviser for the Cadets,
Athletics. and the Boys Rife
Team
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-15

uiKn Alumni VAUDEVILLE SHOW tH0
18th, 18th and 18th Of this month.
songs. and the Business High
School Glee Club. Musical selec-
tons during the performance will
be furnished by the Business High
School orchestra.
DANCE LATER.
Following the vaudeville show .
dance will be held in the gymna-
SUM Of the school admission to
which will be by coupon detached
from the tickets for the show.
Special orchestras have besn en-
gagged for the dance.
The show is expected not only to
provide the alumni with its needed
funds but also to serve as the 90
casion for Q general reunion Of
graduates and friends of Business.
A circular letter has been sent to
all members Of the association, and
Judging by the interest already
shown. a full house II expected for
all three evenings. Tickets were
placed on sale at the school last
Tuesday and. while the demand
has already been very heavy, It IL
expected to reach its height to-
morrow morning.
In addition to Mr.. Reilly. the
committee IN charge includes Lee
roy Finigan, president Of the as
ISOLATION; James c. Wilkes, former
president and president Of the class
OF 1917; Agatha M. Lanigan. vice
president: Henry Schweinhaut.
second vice president, and Joseph
c. McGarraghy, former vice presi-
ident and president of the class Of
1915
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-15

Do you realize that the use Of
radio outfits for entertainments
in the home 10 spreading through
America like wildfiref
Do you know that there are
nearly half q million wireless
fans In the country today and
that the thing is only started7
If you aren't awake yet to the
recreation you can get from a
wireless receiving set--the con-
certs. dance music, news, and
public speeches It will bring you
tho Central Radio Club win
prove unusually fascinating to
you.
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BUSINESS GRADUATES
IN VAUDEVILLE SHOW
Alumni Presents Show Thia
Week, to Be Followed by
Dancing, and General Good
Time.
BY J. w. McGARRAGHY.


NKANY stars in former Business
M High School theatrical pro-
auctions will combine their
efforts in giving the alumni vaude-
vile show tomorrow, Tuesday, and
Wednesday evenings in the assem-
bly, hall of the school.
The idea Of an alumni show was
strongly urged at the annual meet
Ing Of the association last June and
was given impetus by the need Of
separate fund to carry on the
alumni campaign for general
school Improvement purposes. This
need eliminated in the appoint
ment Of John Reilly. president Of
the four-year graduating class Of
1891, to act a. chairman Of
special committee in charge Of all
arrangements for the play.
The final full-dress rehearsal was
held last Friday evening and every
indication points to . characteristic
alumni success.
REINMUTH STARS.
The program consists of q series
Of acts. each one prepared as q
separate feature, and then the total
combined In such q way as to make
an exceptionally well-balanced en-
tertainment.
Eddie Reinmuth, star In The
Private Secretary" which was given
at the school in the spring of 1920,
has prepared an Hawaiian act con-
sisting of string music. songs and
dancing that will warrant everyone
being in their seats promptly at
SIS o'clock. He will be followed by
Mike Jolson. brother Of the famous
AL who is well known to all recent
students at Business. Jolson attended
Business for over three years and
would have graduated with the
class of 1920 had he not been COM
PEELED to leave on account of q
serious attack of sleeping sickness.
He has now thoroughly recovered.
and he expects, in q short while. to
follow In his brothers footsteps on
the professional stage.
One Of the principal features Of
the evening will be q comedy in
one act entitled biscuits and
Bills" presented under the direc-
ton Of John M. Kline. Those in
the cast include Elton Taylor.
Charles Freysz and Nina c. Anne
lung. The sketch has previously
been presented at several COM
munity center entertainments and
has always been exceptionally well
received. Mr.. Taylor Is well known
in local theatrical circles. having
taken part In a number Of plays
during the past several years.
Others on the program include
Eddie Ward in popular songs. ac-
conpanied by his well-known Jazz
band; Robert Miller in soft-shoe
dancing; Emma Marozzi In selected
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-15
In to Win
BY CAPT. A. r. UNDERWOOD,
Company A, Central.

Company A 10 In the race to win.
Each man has all the snap and pep
that goes with a winning company.
We are going to give the other COM
panies a real race for the nag.
Men, we have the pep, the spirit,
and the fight! Come to drill every
day and watch that detail. Keep up
your company's reputation; "on
yonder goal our banner flies" Let's
get 1t!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-15
Team Practice

The war game teams Of the COM
panies Of the Business Battalion
are practicing for the annual war
series. Several games for instruc.
ton have been held already. l..
3. Mann. a graduate Of Business,
and colonel Of the brigade IN 1919.
il giving his assistance In coaching
the three teamA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-15
Tech Radio Fans
Elect Officers

The Tech Radio Club was organ
lied recently and the following of.
fioers were elected: Stuart #. Ball,
president; Norman r. O'Donaghue,
vice president; William Fischer. SEQ
rotary; Henry Maraniam. sergeant.
alarms.
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Continue Working
BY CAPT. KARL H. MICHELE7

BY CAPT. KARL III. MICHELET,
Company e, Central.
Central has made q good start
toward a successful year by cap.
turing the football championship;
20 now we will try to continue
the good work and bring back the
flag to Central. Every man and
officer Of Company q ID striving
to turn out . winning combination.