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The CHEMAWA AMERICAN
Published Weekly at the Salem Indian Training School,
Chemawa, Oregon, HARWOOD HALL, Superintendent
Address all communications to Ruthyn Turney, Manager
Entered at the Chemawa, Oregon, Postoffice as Second-
Class Mail Matter
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GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CONTEST
The girls’ basketball team, composed of Rose O’Brien,
Marie Shaishnikoff, Bertha Grimes, Nancy Evans,
Ada Carson, Mae Adams and Effie Davis, journeyed
by auto to Silverton on Friday evening last where a
game was played with the girls’ team of the Silverton
High School, before a large crowd of spectators.
It was a fast, snappy game, and kept the crowd on
a high tension throughout. The final score stood 21
to 15 in favor-of Silverton. Chemawa had better in
dividual players, but the Silverton High did better
team work. This was largely due to the fact that our
girls have been playing semi-boys’rules throughout the
season, and at the last minute were required to play
strictly girls’ rules, which was a serious handicap. Ou
the return game, which will take place on our home
floor February 16th, a different result is expected. Mr.
Hall and M~. Downie accompanied the girls.
EXCELSIOR
The Excelsior Eiterarv Society met in the academic
building. The roll was called and the minutes of the
last meeting were read, after which the society-elected
the following new officers: Russell Adams, President;
Irving Shepard, Vice-President; Paul Eiphart, Secre
tary; Robert Downie, Treasurer; Henry Campbell,.
Sergeant-at-Arms; Logan Fann, Reporter. After
this was done the program was rendered. Our new
President was called on for a few words, which he very
neatly gave. As there was no more business, our
critic, Mr. Hobucket, gave his usual remarks. A
song was sung and then the society adjourned.
MR. AND MRS. HENDERSON ENTERTAIN
A charming party was an event of last Thursday
evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henderson,
when they entertained about thirty of their Chemawa
friends. Seven tables of progressive games were
played, Mrs. Pendergrass receiving the first prize for
ladies, which was a handsome book; Mr. Downie se
curing the prize for men, consisting of a letter ad
dress book; and Mrs. Brace the third prize.'
A dainty luncheon was served at small tables.
The guests appreciated the delightful evening af
forded them by their host and hostess.
CHAPEL
The Sunday night chapel service is an event which
is looked forward to by all Chemawa and Sunday night
proved to be no exception. The choir rendered two
splendid selections, “ Twilight Serenade” by Gardner,
and “ We bless Thee For Thy Peace” by Briggs.
The orchestra played “ A Dream of Spring” by Flath.
Superintendent Hall gave a short talk amplifying the
article, “ The Average Man,” which appeared in The
American a few numbers back. He spoke of this in
connection with the new detail which went into effect
Monday morning.
LITTLE FOLKS’ PARTY
The little folks enjoyed their long-deferred party last
Saturday night to the fullest extent. They have been
unfortunate in having their party postponed several
times on account of the basketball schedule and they
gave vent to their pent-up enthusiasm Saturday night
by having a,rushing good time.
J CHEMAWA GIRLS W IN
Probably no game held at Chemawa this school year
created so much excitement and enthusiasm as the one
played last night in the school gym between the girls’
basketball team of the Salem High School and the girls’
team of Chpmawa. It was full of thrills from start to
finish andia whirlwind game throughout. At the end
of the firsf half the score stood 8 to 5 in favor of the
Salem High.
At the opening of the second half, however, it was
evidenc that our girls meant to win, for their passing
was better and basket shooting more sure. Chemawa
made seven points in the last half and held the High
School down to no score, resulting in a final score
12 to 8 in favor of Chemawa.
Our 300 girls are mighty proud of their team and
proved this by the loyal support so enthusiastically
given. A return game will be played in Salem at an
early date. The players who participated in the
game for Chemawa are Rose O’Brien, Bertha Grimes,
Nancy Evans, Mae Adams, Effie Davis, Florence
Hoover. _
The heavy rain, and snowfall of the past week has
again delayed farming and gardening operations. This
has been an unusually mild winter. There were
but two nights when it was necessary to keep fifes burn
ing in the potato house. Plenty of rain, however, with
25 inches during the month of December, and probably
half that much during January.