THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN
33
OUR BUDGET OF LORE
LOCAL, AND OTHERWISE
Chemawa's grounds are again most beautiful to gaze upon.
Miss Clara Guyette has recovered from the effect of her operation for
appendicitis sufficiently to leave the hospital and return to her home in
Wapato, Wash.
Willie Reddie has now forsaken violin for cello and is studying with
that teacher of cello teachers, Ferdinand Conrad of Portland. He is
making good progress.
Miss Dohse is on educational leave and is taking special work at the
University of Washington, Seattle. At the conclusion of her course up
there she will take her annual leave.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dillstrom came over from Perry dale, Oregon, to
attend our commencement exercises. Miss Belle Dillstrom was here also,
coming all the way from La Grande, Eastern Oregon.
Our baccalaureate sermon this year was delivered by Rev. William J.
Cartwright, of Portland. It may be said that his text was, "There is
no such word as fail." His was a splendid effort, masterly in fact, and
it will not be forgotten soon by those who heard it. The address was
the subject of a great deal of appreciative comment.
Just after the graduating exercises on May 27 wedding bells were heard
ringing at Chemawa for Miss Alberta Brigham, a member of this year's
class, and Mr. Michael MacL,eod of last year's graduating class. The
ceremony was performed by Mr. Kennedy and took place at McBride
Hall. The young couple left immediately for their home in Polk county
to become true farmers. We all of us wish them every joy and suc
cess in life, and a long life, too.
Nothing in the way of a social function at Chemawa during the past
year has proved more enjoyable than the reception tendered the grad
uating class this year by Supt. and Mrs. Wadsworth on the evening of
May 27. A most cordial welcome was extended to every member of the
large class, and conversation, music and games helped pass the time all
too quickly. Miss Agnes Wadsworth contributed some vocal numbers
that were cf unusual excellence, and the string quartette was pleasing
as well. At the proper hour delicious refreshments were bountifully
served. It was really a most memorable time for all, and host and
hostess had the grateful thanks of those who were present.