T H E CHEM AWA AMERICAN
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The CHEMAWA AMERICAN
P u b lish e d W eek ly a t th e Salem In d ia n T ra in in g School
Chem aw a, Oregon, H A R W O O D H A L L , S u p e rin te n d e n t
A ddress all com m unications to R u th y n T urney. M a n ag e r
E n te red a t th e C hem aw a, Oregon, Postoffice a s Second-
Class M ail M a tte r
S U B S C R IP T IO N
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H O N O R E D BY T H E Y. M. C. A.
East Sabbath evening, being the final meeting of
Rev. Hood with the Y. M. C. A. at this school, was
one to be long remembered. Each boy of that organi
zation felt that he was losing a staunch friend.
Mr. Hood has been located here since last June,
and has taken a personal interest in each boy. His
talks in the meetings have been very helpful, a source
of encouragement and an inspiration for right living.
He told in this last meeting of his missionary work
among the reservation Indians in California—this be
ing similar to that he will undertake in W ashington—
stated that he feels that he will be able to accomplish
more in the field than he can in the nonreservation
school.
At the close of the meeting Elwood Towner spok e
appreciatingly of the work Mr. Hood has done during
his stay here, and in behalf of the Y. M. C. A. pre
sented him with a token of remembrance. Mr. Hood
replied with a few words which showed considerable
feeling, after which all joined hands, forming a circle,
and sang “ Blest be the Tie that B inds.”
M R S. M cCROSSON A N D M IS S W H IT E E N T E R T A IN
On Fiiday evening Mrs. McCrosson and Miss W hite
were hostesses for an Easter party. There were a
score of guests and the early part of the evening was
spent with progressive games. The score cards bore
portraits of different kinds of poultry and these por
traits were matched *to secure partners.
When the party assembled in the club dining room
for refreshments they found little tables for four with
wonderful green nests in the middle and real Easter
eggs in the nests. Little chicks guarded the bonbon
boxes and daffodils and jonquils were scattered all
about. The climax of the bountiful luncheon was the
chocolate ice cream which was served in little stone
flower pots with real jonquils standing erect in the
frozen cream.
Mrs. Pendergrass received the lowest score and as a
consolation was given a most gorgeous little toy game
cock. Miss Wooten received the highest score and
her reward was most unique. Mrs. McCrosson came
tugging a heavy burden and all craned to see a chicken
coop with a live W hite W yandotte pullet in it. It was
a most enjoyable evening and a real Easter party.
F O R T H E R E D CROSS
From the time the Sigma Phi Deltas put up their
posters picturing the leads in a real wedding until
the doors were opened last Saturday evening in the
gymnasium decorated for the ceremony curiosity on
the campus was accumulating.
Very sweetly sounded the troth-song, “ I Love You
Truly D ear,” sung by Alicia Kimball. T he minister
in flowing robes and the groom and best man in con
ventional dress suits, appeared at the head of the
broad white steps and stood amidst the ferns and
roses awaiting the bride. The curtains parted at
the farther end of the long room, the soft tones of
the stately old wedding march grew louder and the
eight winsome garland bearers came slowly forward
and formed an aisle with their chains of roses.
Through this aisle came the eight m ilitary ushers,
each with a clanking sabre, followed by the eight
beautiful bridesmaids. The bridesmaids fell into
place directly in front of the ushers who had com
pleted the aisle to the foot of the steps. Then came
the maids of honor followed by the small ring bearer
with his great calla lily. Two little flower girls
strewed rose petals in the path of the bewitching and
dainty little bride who came last on the arm of a
dignified and proud father.
When the principals had ascended the steps and
arranged themselves on the platform, the rector read
the service and the usual responses were made, the
ring was placed on the bride’s finger, the nuptial kiss
wTas given and the ceremony was over. The party
descended to the foot of the steps where they received
the wishes and congratulations of the guests before
joining in the first dance.
Chemawa has never witnessed a prettier entertain
ment. It was hard to realize that it was only a mock
wedding and that all the parts w’ere taken by C he
mawa girls.
A small admission was charged and ice cream was
sold during the evening. Altogether a nice satisfying
sum was cleared for that most worthy object—the
Red Cross.
The cast follows:
The Bride
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Marie Shaislmikoff
The Groom
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Rose O’Brien
The Father
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Bertha Grimes
The Officiating Clergyman
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Anna Loftus
Best Man
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Mae Adams
Maid of Honor
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Agnes Swanson
Matron of Honor
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Elizabeth Reinville
Ring Bearer
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Dorris Hoxie
Flower Girls
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Julia Fratis and Louise Silverthorn