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school, only two years old, and the work that it is accomplishing is
little less than wonderful. Weaving, agriculture, domestic science and
other features star in this exhibit. Mr. Goodnight has brought along
some splendid specimens of Navajo and other varieties of sheep, which
are shown in the livestock exhibit.
It is in the exhibit of the Shiprock Agency, under care of Agent W.
T. Shelton, that the set of silverware already referred to is shown, as well
as some of the most elaborate and handsome displays of blankets and
rugs to be seen at the fair. A most unique design in a rug is patterned
after the famous sand-paintings of the Navajos.
Owing to delay in arranging facilities for the ceremonies, the sand-
paintings, constituting of one of the most solemn of all Indian religious
ceremonies, could not begin at the time planned, but the tents are now
in position and the ceremonies will begin today. This is one of the big
features of the fair and will attract many visitors from every section of
the state.
The sand-paintings will be conducted in two tents, one near the east
end of the grandstand, and the other opposite the casino and near the en
trance to to the grounds. No charge will be made to see these remarka
ble ceremonies.—Albuquerque (N. M.) Morning Journal.
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Mr. Kennedy, of Chemawa, introducing the Indian String Quartet
before a large audience in the opera house Friday night, remarked that
it is the only string quartet on the Pacific coast engaged in concert work
At the conclusion of the entertainment many were of the opinion that
Mr. Kennedy would have been justified in saying that it was the best
string quartet in the country, for their various selections were of great in
terest. Each number was received with great applause. This company
of Indian musical artists have been under the leadership of Ruthvn Tur
ney, instructor and composer of rare ability, until they have become pro
ficient in their work. While the musical features of the evening were
good and move than anticipated, the narrative lecture, “ Tes Misér
ables,” from Hugo’s masterpiece, and rendered by Mr. Kennedy, was
the crowning feature of the entertainment and was worth more than the
price of admission. The story conveyed a great lesson and was power
fully delivered by the able orator.—Silverton (Oregon) Tribune, October
29, 1915.