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Mrs. J. L. Johnson arrived at Chemawa since our last issue and is now
thoroughly indentified as one of us. She came here from Montana. We
extend her a cordial welcome and trust that she may like it here.
Joseph Teabo came over from his home in Grande Ronde lately and
visited with friends. Mr. Teabo is the same genial fellow as of oíd. but
he has not enjoyed very good health of late, we regret to state.
Mr. W. D. Holt, a former graduate and pupil of Chemawa. paid usa
visit recently. He is now in the tailoring business in Yakima, Wash.,
and is doing well. We were pleased to have him with us even for a brief
visit.
Paul F. Kissner of Portland was a guest at Chemawa not long ago and
fell in love with the place. Mr. Kissner is one of the most noteworthy
men in the United States in his special line as an expert violin maker,
repairer, and authority on the authenticity of old instruments, and we
were pleased to have him visit us.
Mr. Clardy returned home early this month from a trip to his child
hood home in Kentucky, whither he had been called by sickness and
death. While east he renewed many acquaintances of earlier days and
notwithstanding the sorrow connected with his trip there were many
pleasant features connected therewith.
Dr. John N. Steele, missionary for the Indian Service, recently passed
a week at Chemawa, devoted to religious work. It goes without saying
that Dr. Steele has become a prime favorite with our people, who esteem
more and more his good intent and his ability. He has the good wishes
of us all no matter where his lot is cast.
At Monday morning’s chapel, May 4, Mr. M. L. Devol spoke to the
students assembled on the subject of “ Mexico.” He depicted in a most
graphic manner conditions at present prevailing in Mexico and the history
of events leading to the present distressing disturbances in our sister re
public. The effort was a most worthy one.
Mr. R. H. Kennedy addressed our general Sunday evening assembly
on a recent date. He took for his subject “ The Dallying With Con
science” from a character in Romola by George Elliott. Mr. Kennedy is
always certain to interest his auditors and his talks are not only greatly
appreciated, for looked forward to with eagerness.
On the evening of May 6 the people of Chemawa enjoved arare treat,
afforded by a glimpse into the art world. Haig Arklin, painter of rare
qualities and reader of unusual ability, combined his art in an exhibition
for our benefit. It is useless for us to attempt a description of his many
beautiful paintings, but we do proclaim Mr. Arklin a superb artist. His
exposition of art was a real treat.