The Chemawa American, May 19, 1920, Image 1

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P r in te d a t C h e m a w a , O re g o n , a n d D e v o te d to th e In te r e s ts o f In d ia n E d u c a tio n
W ed n esd a y , M ay 19, 1920
Vol. X X II
DEM ONSTRATIONS
During the past week the students of the various
vocational and prevocational departments of the school
gave demonstrations which made plain to all the ac­
complishment and advancement of the year. Compari­
sons are declared odious, and it may be trite to boot,
but we are going to chance it and stake our future on
the declaration that many features of our demonstration
were never excelled in the Indian service or, we
believe, anywhere else. There, we’ve said it, and it
stands.
On Wednesday morning the first demonstrations
were in readiness and employes and pupils alike made
an endless chain of humanity that passed from one
department to another oh a tour of inspection. All
were both amazed and delighted with what they be­
held. With most of the visitors the domestic science
was the first department to which they repaired.
Here was such a display of edibles as would almost
have killed a hungry man to “ pass up,” for it made
one feel the cravings of appetite just to gaze upon it.
Mrs. Brickell is in charge of this department and no
one who attended the demonstration will ever doubt
her efficiency. The work in evidence was that of the
first year vocational—in fact, it was their day in all
departments. Particular attention was given in the
demonstration to subjects they had studied during the
past year and embraced foods of vegetable, starch and
sugar, dough and batter, fundamentals. Everything
was most daintily arranged and displayed. Many of
the visitors were served with a most delicious punch.
In connection with this display there was a breakfast
table “ set” most harmoniously.
On the upper floor of this building was where the
work of the sewing-rooms and domestic art was found.
The domestic art work and all of the vocational is
directly in charge of Mrs Canfield. Here again the
visitor was aghast at the immensity of the display and
the many-sided arts in evidence. Here was found
work of the highest character, each in its line. There
were dresses made in almost every conceivable design,
of various materials and for every occasion. There
were beautiful tea sets, table runners, cushions, cro­
cheted and embroidered in both plain and elaborate
designs. Work so fine, so pains-taking, so splendidly
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executed, certainly is a tribute to Mrs. Canfield, who
is the instructor in charge.
Just next the room of the vocational display was
found the mending room where the little girls receive
their initiation into how the needle should be handled.
The display here was of special interest, as, while not
elaborate or of any particular beauty, it showed the
“ first steps” leading to an ultimate goal which may
lead ever on and on as long as life endures. The
supervision of these little workers is directly in the
hands of Mrs. Chapman who is really justified in her
pride in these little charges.
Next we came to the spacious room occupied by the
older prevocationals who are under; the tutelage of
Mrs. Kirk. The work here was a revelation. It bore
the impress of splendid instruction and care. All of
the work was of a practical character. One particular
feature of great interest was the evidence of economy
and thrift on all sides. For instance, there were gar­
ments made of salt sacks which were what most girls
call ‘ ‘dreams. ’ ’ Some of them had been ‘‘home dyed’ ’
and they were superb.
From this department our itinerary took us to the
big kitchen where there, was a display of the culinary
art by the pre-vocational girls. This department is
in charge of Mrs. Brewer and the demonstration was
most creditable in. every way, both for instructor and
pupils. Here were found many dishes perfectly cook­
ed and displayed—we can see some of them yet; es­
pecially some plates of biscuits. The girls who are
receiving instruction which enables them to make a
demonstration of this character should be grateful in­
deed. The work of her charges was certainly to the
credit of Mrs. Brewer and there is no doubt but she is
proud of them.
The next place visited was the laundry, which is
under the supervision of Mrs. Woods. Here the na­
ture of the work scarcely permitted a display, but as
the regular daily routine was in progress there was
ample “ demonstration.” There was, however, evi­
dence of efficiency and care on all sides.
The bakery under charge of Mr. Chapman was next
on the route and was visited by large numbers. Here
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