The Chemawa American, January 01, 1915, Page 32, Image 32

THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN
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Not long ago Mr. Woods received a number of find drawing sets for
use by his boys in the carpenter shop, The instruments are much appre­
ciated by the entire carpenter force.
Harry Jones and Lee Evans, both graduates of Chemawa, were among
those who visited here during the holidays. Both young men are from
the Siletz and rejwrt all well in their section.
Since our last issue Mr. Kennedy made another of his splendid ad­
dresses at one of our Sunday evening chapel exercises. “ The Idylls of
the King ” by Tennyson furnished the theme, which was handled in a
masterly manner.
Mr. Ernest Brewer, who now holds a clerkship at Fort Simcoe,
Wash., spent his Christmas at Chemawa with the “ home folks” and
his numerous friends. His visit with us was necessarily brief, but we
are pleased to report that he is well and getting along capitally.
Bandmaster Loos is getting our band in shape now for good concert
work. The concert recently given in the Auditorium was most pleasing
in every way, and it augurs well for the future. The soloists on this oc­
casion were Mr. William Walters, euphoniumist, and Master Georgie
Barrett, violinist, both of whom acquitted themselves with credit to spare.
The progam will be found on another page.
Dr. Leo J. Frachtenberg gave a splendid talk in connection with our
Christmas day exercises, which were held in the Auditorium. A good
program was given by various pupils of the school. Pleasing vocal num­
bers were rendered by pupils of Miss Dohse, and Alex Melovidov played
Popper’s celebrated “ Gavotte” asa violin number and did it splendidly,
too. All in all, it was a good program well given.
The Bemidji, Minnesota, Pio.ieer is authority for the statement that
the county jail of Beltrami county, located in that city, is empty for the
first time in seven years, while the city police authorities of that city
announced on December 16th that since December 2nd the familiar char­
acter known as the jag” had been absent from the city jail, and that
twelve days no arrests had been made bv the city authorities. Pro­
hibition is being enforced in this city, under the provisions of an old In­
dian treaty, by the Indian Department.
Our Christmas festivities were memorable iu many ways. There was
the usual high-pitched excitement evident in the younger pupils as the
hour of Christmas eve drew near. There were two beautifully dressed
Christmas trees and gifts for all, with an abundant supply of candies and
nuts thrown in. No one, so far as we know was overlooked. It was
a happy time. The big gymnasium was most tastefully decorated for the
occasion. The day concluded with a big dance in the evening. Supt.
Wadsworth and his assistants have the thanks of all.