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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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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.
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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
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Alicia Kimball
Song—“ Here’s to Uncle Sammie’’
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Members
R e c i t a t i o n .................................... Eleanor Hauk
Selection
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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.
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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.