The Chemawa American, June 11, 1919, Image 1

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W ed n esd ay , J u n e 11, 1919
COMMENCEMENT AT CHEMAW A
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Supt. and Mrs. Hall. As h W a n d hostess they are
ideal. Eet us remark at this point in our narrative
that during commencement week “ The Residence”
was an open house for all and hot £ '"dhy passed but
Everywhere as one year succeeds another there is one or more receptions, including dainty refreshments,
a constant effort at Chemawa to advance, to improve yrere held. This was a feature, that was remarked
'on what the past has produced, to fall into step in Upon by .various people and was the subject of much
the. march of progress. Never were the-traditions of favorable comment and commendation.
Chemawa’s past more glorious than those of the pres­
,At 8 o’clock on Sunday evening, June 1st,.in the
ent. The series of commencement events just closed presence of a large number of guests,' the faculty,.and
were of higher order than the writer has ever before students, Rev. Thomas S. Anderson of Salem delivered
seen at the school. Local interest seems to have the baccalaureate sermon to the class. His text was
quickened, Salem .people came ..personally in large “ Fife,” and his treatment of it? was masterly. The
numbers to see—and be convinced—the newspapers speaker proved an unusually gifted man and the ideas
of the capital city were of invaluable assistance in and ideals he presented made suc-li a profound impres­
giving publicity to our commencement events and to sion upon those present that they will never be for­
them we address special thanks. In summing up we gotten. He is a man of big vision and lias the gift of
will give in brief detail the prominent features of the making others see. WeL were alt delighted to hear
closing week: .
him. All of the musical numbers on the program
Some weeks ago preparations were started for dem­ were of special interest and excellence. Following is
onstrations in the various departments comprising the the program as rendered:
institution. In certain departments the demonstrations Processional
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of. the work .and experience gained in the preparation Invocation
Church, Salem, Oregon
of these exhibits cannot be estimated any more than Vocal Solo—Teach Me to Pray ( Presbyterian
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one can convey a correct impression of their all-around •Cathedral Chimes (^^IrTlold-'Brown')
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general excellence with pencil and paper. The ex­ Alice (ez/sc/ter)
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hibits were the occasion of much favorable comment Baccalaureate Sermon
Praise Ye the Father (B o u n o d /j
Choir
at the time the displays were made and even yet are a Song—“
Chemawa”
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favorite topic of conversation. We cannot award too Recessional
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much praise to those whose efforts made these dem­
On Monday afternoon our boys crossed bats with a
onstration^ so successful from every point of view.
nine from the Oregon Agricultural College at Cor­
Exhibits were made by the domestic science, sewing, vallis. There was a good attehdance at the game,
big kitchen, bakery and other departments.
which proved of interest to our fans in every way ex­
It may.properly be stated that commencement start­ cept the score, which was against otir boys, the tune
ed on the evening of Friday, May 30, as on that date being 9 to 3. Just the same enthusiasm was at
Supt. and Mrs. Hall gave a reception in honor of the
cherry red” heat and the rooters were in good voice.
graduating class. Including the class and other in ­
In the evening there was a declamation contest be­
vited guests there were some forty or fifty people pres­ tween students of the various grades. All of the con­
ent, on this occasion, which proved most memorable testants acquitted themselves most creditably and.al­
in every wav. The hours were made all too fleeting though all could not win prizes they were well paid
in games and conversation and the serving of most for their efforts in the advancement of themselves in
delicious refreshments. No one, no matter what the an oratorical way—in the sense of hidden beauty to
occasion may be, will ever fail to be impressed by the be found inlanguage.both in prose and poetry. The
genuine and spontaneous hospitality offered guests by
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A Series of E ven ts of U nusual E xcellence and Interest.
N oth in g Could H ave Added in A n y W a y
to th e Glory of Our- School.