THE CHEMA WA AMERICAN
Tbc CHEMAWA AMERICAN
Published Weekly at the Salem Indian Training School
Chemawa, Oregon, HABWOOD HALL, Superintendent
Address all communications to Ruthyn Turney, Manager
Entered at the Chemawa, Oregon, Postoffice as Second-
Class Mail Matter
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THE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
History has again repeated itself and in this case
we are pleased that it is so. A year ago an effort
was made to give a pageant portraying certain events
that accompanied the birth of the Savior, Jesus
Christ. The attempt at that time was so successful
that it was determined to repeat it. The repetition oc
curred last Sunday under the direction and instruction
of Mrs. Turney and Miss Roberts, with members of the
choir representing the various characters.
The stage setting was beautiful in its profusion of
evergreens and the babe in the lowly manger with the
Madonna sitting near seemed most realistic. Henriet
ta Chamberlin took the part of the Madonna.
During the early part of the service Eleanor Hauk
told the Christinas story in connection with the pag
eant and later on she recited a prayer. George Lekan-
off, Charles Williams and Percy Minesinger were the
three kings who appeared bearing gifts of the choicest
character. Ten or a dozen young ladies were in the
cast as angels and they presented a beautiful picture.
The shepherds were awakened and held in amazement
by the star in the east. There was singing accompany
ing every act— every movement —and it was good.
In fact, the evening was of such a character that
a strong appeal was made to the religious side of all
from either the standpoint of music or beauty and
credit is due not only the instructors but every member
of the choir for long drill and conscientious work.
There were Quite a number of visitors in attendance,
among them some prominent people from Salem, some
who are acknowledged good judges of affairs of this
nature, and they spoke in the highest praise of what
they witnessed during their visit.
THE VARSITY COACH
Next Tuesday evening, December 30, the Senior
class will present a play entitled The Varsity Coach.
Following is the cast of characters and also the acts:
Robert Selby—of the Chemawa crew
Mousie Kent—a grind
Howard Dixon—Bob’s room-mate
Dick Elsworth—of the crew
Chester Allan—Dick’s pal
Arthur Johnson
Chas. A. Williams
- Gus Gartiez
William Kennedy
- Fred Wilder
Marguerite Chamberlin
Ruth Moore—Chemawa college girl
- Annie Miller
Mrs. Moore—House mother
Ruby White
Miss Serena Selby—Bob’s aunt
Rose Goff
Genevieve Allan—college girl
Marina
Nelson
Ethel Lynn—college girl
Effie Davis
Daisy ‘Doane—from boarding school
Act I—Bob Selby’s room.
Act II—Same as Act I—next evening.
Act III—The campus a week later.
Act IV—The campus one year later.
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LOCAL
Dr. Phillips has a busy time of late removing ton
sils from students who needed it.
Joe Bettles and his force slaughtered ten of the
shoats on Monday to use for Christmas dinner.
Mrs. J.M.Lewis, mother of Margaiet, is at Chemawa
to visit with her daughter throughout the holidays.
The Christmas spirit runs high at Chemaw a. Every
body is happy. Peace and good will toward all.
Mrs. Fratis and daughter Julia left for Marshfield
on last evening’s train to spend a few days with rela
tives.
Our students are looking forward to much pleasure
throughout the holidays. See the program on the
fourth page.
Mr. Devol is now’ occupying one of the choice rooms
in the new Cottage Home. He looks very comfort-
able therein.
The Mitchell Hall boys are making unusual plans
for a splendid reception to their girl friends in the
gym next Saturday evening.
Four thousand pounds of TNT came in from Fort
Wingate the other day and as soon as possible the
blasting out of stumps will begin.
A large force of boys have been busy since the snow
left clearing away the broken limbs from the trees and
otherwise cleaning up the campus.
McBride Hall girls are all bustle and excitement dec
orating their building and preparing to entertain the
Mitchell Hall boys on Monday next.
The many leaks and bursted piping in our steam
and water system have been stopped. Mr. Stuart and
his plumbing detail have done fine work.
Mr. R. E. Daly, teacher of agriculture, has been
transferred to a like position at Haskell Institute at an
increased salary, to take effect January first.
Mr. Loos has his work cut out in the popping of
>pcorn and manufacture of 650 popcorn balls for the
udents in connection with the Christmas cheer.
Twenty-five of our younger students were confirmed
r Bishop Christy at Mount Angel College last Mon-
results are telling.