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About The Chemawa American (Chemawa, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (April 16, 1919)
TH E CHEMAWA AMERICAN PAGE 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 SUBSCRIPTION - - - 25Cts PER ANNUM ENTERTAINMENT The final open session of the liteiary societies for the year took place on Friday night last when the members of the Reliance Society , composed of boys, gave a splendid entertainment in the school auditor ium to a crowded house. The work of the various societies has steadily improved throughout the year, and each open session demonstrated the interest shown. The Reliance program was well balanced, each num ber calling forth much applause and appreciation. The entire membership collected on the stage for the society song, which had been preceded by their greetings to the many guests. Arthur Johnson, pres ident gave a good talk in which he dwelt on the desire of the boys to improve. This was followed by a reci tation by Roy Nuckolls, whodid well and demonstrat ed the progress he has made. With application and training Roy will be able to make a first-rate speaker. Earl Potts rendered a number on the guitar and re sponded to an encore. He was followed by Harry Wheeler in a recitation. Harry did well as he always does in everything he tries. The debate, “ Resolved, That the United States should adopt the constitution of the League of Nations as proposed by the Peace Conference’ was the feature. The contestants showed that they had given the sub ject much thought and presented their views in a very convincing and earnest manner. Those taking part were Arthur Johnson and William Kennedy, affirma tive; Allan Shepard and Fred Wilder on the negative. The affirmative side of the question received the deci sion. Next was a song, “ Juanita,” by the society nonet. A recitation by Irving Gray, ‘ The Lost Pig,” created some merriment. Irving is a good little speaker. The Sunflower Chorus by eight small boys was well done. Clarence Edwards recited “ The Cremation of Sam MaGee.” He enunciated well and was heard throughout the auditorium. He did well. The closing number was by an orchestra composed of nine members. Altogether the society, as well as Miss McDowell, who directs the work of the Reliance, have reason to feel gratified with their efforts, for a delightful even ing was given the school, and also demonstrated no little ability in the rendition of the various literary numbers. _____ NONPAREIL PARTY The girls of the Nonpareils gave their annual recep tion on Saturday night. There were about 150 mem- tiers and guests present. The hall had been beautifully decorated for the occasion with school and society colors. A program preceded the festivities of the evening as follows: President’s Address - - - Alicia Kimball Song—“ Here’s to Uncle Sammie’’ - Members R e c i t a t i o n .................................... Eleanor Hauk Selection - - - - Nonpareil Quartette “ Jolly Up’’ (Take-offs and Jokes) - Sadie Knowles The girls proved themselves delightful hostesses and every effort was put forth to give all present a good time. Lemonade was served from the large punch bowl during the evening, while splendid and bounteous refreshments consisting of sandwiches, pickles, cake, ice cream, coffee and candy Easter eggs, were served. The various committees did their allotted duties so thoroughly that not a hitch occurred. The young gentlemen guests showed their appreci ation of the honor conferred by especially courteous actions as well as three cheers for the young ladies. Miss White, critic of the society, assisted the girls in making the annual party so enjoyable. WE STOOD FOURTH On Saturday, April 12, the Fifteenth Annual Open Indoor Meet at the Columbia University Coliseum, Portland, was held, and Chemawa entered a small team. We had against us O. A. C. and U. of O. in addition to the Multnomah Athletic Association and the teams representing the above strong institutions are the only ones that put anything over us. Prac tically all the colleges in the Pacific Northwest had teams en tered so m e teams consisting of 25 or 3b men. e Chemawa was represented in the shot put, 50-yard dash, 220-yard, 440-vard and 880-yard events, the pole vault, one mile and cross country runs, in addition to the relay race. Our relay team consisted of George Thomas, Arthur Johnson, Axel Johnson and Jesse Farrow, and in addition to these we were represent ed by James Choate, Joseph Racine and Albert Spearson. Considering the “ class” that we contested against, some with established records, we did well to nose out ahead of Willamette University for fourth place. There were teams representing five different colleges that did not get even a single point. CHEMAWA DEFEATS SALEM HIGH Chemawa opened the baseball season on the local diamond last Saturday by defeating the Salem High School team 14 to 2. For five innings, Dan Lawrence baffled the High Schoolers with his sharp breaks, allowed them only one hit, was also stingy with his passes,only one received free transportation. Williams, who relieved him, was touched up for four hits during the last four innings. The feature of the day was the all-around playing of Berry, who was credited with three safe bingles out of four trips, and who was also credited with six put-outs at center field. As a whole our team played a good game. Coach Hauser umpired. Last Saturday will be recorded as Chemawa’s day. The carpenters have made quite a number of screens of late for various building about the campus. They also finished quite a bit of work on Mr. Kirk’s garage.
