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THE CHEMA W A
AMERICAN
Mrs. Teabo has returned to lier home in Grande Ronde, after a period
of temporary employment in Chemawa.
Chas. Eder was among the ex-graduates to attend our commence
ment exercises this year and was given a hearty welcome.
Supervisor Peairs sends word that he has a large list of names of
people who are going to attend the Chemawa Institute this year.
Mr. Brace is the latest candidate to be admitted to membership in the
Chemawa Automobile Club. He now owns a dandy Ford—and is get
ting much pleasure out of it.
The vocal music this year in connection with our various commence
ment exercises was under the direction of Mrs. McCrosson and every
number was pleasing in selection and rendition.
On another page will be found the program of our “ Indian Day ’’obser
vation, and the athletic exhibition given by the physical culture classes
under direction of Mr. Smith. Both events were of special merit.
On the evening of May 30 many of our students put on what was
called a ‘ Dickens’ Day.” It was under the direction of Mrs. Brace
and was one of the best entertainments seen in Chemawa in many days.
It certainly was a great success.
On graduation day the principal address was made by Governor
Janies Withycombe of Oregon, and while brief, was most excellent in
every way. The presentation of diplomas was by Supt. Wadsworth,
whose remarks were most fitting to the occasion.
One of the features of commencement time was an impromptu con
cert by the large boys’ band, under direction of Bandmaster Loos.
A most pleasing program was well rendered and immensely enjoyed by
all. The event marked the disorganization of the big band for the
year.
Mrs. Perkins is the latest addition to our force of matrons. She
came from Portland to Chemawa, but had been in the service before.
She accepted the position as small girls’ matron made vacant by Mrs.
Ellis’ transfer to the Umatilla school. We have nothing but good
wishes for Mrs. Perkins.
Mrs. A. Palin of Dixon, Montana, paid Chemawa a visit during com
mencement. She is the mother of William Palin, viola player in the
Indian String Quartet which has made such a creditable name for its-
self during the past season. Mrs. Palin also has a grandson enrolled
here, Edwin Roussellt. Mrs. Palin is a splendid, likeable woman, and
everybody at Chemawa was pleased to meet her. She will have a have
a host of friends wherever she goes—especially at Chemawa.