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THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN
LO C AL
W ith 338 girls and 322 boys in actual attendance
Chemawa is full to its limit.
Remember that the Christmas basket social will be
held on Saturday evening, December 4.
Miss Margaret Stonebrink, of Portland, is the latest
academic teacher to be added to our force.
Fewer patients in our hospital the present fall than
ever before. Our students seem unusually strong and
fit.
Mrs. Brewer entertained at dinner on Sunday,
having as her honor guests Miss Sprague and Miss
W hite, who with herself are the remaining members
of the knitting club formed at Chemawa a number of
years ago.
For the first time in six months our hospital is fully
manned. The dietetic and general cooking is in charge
of Mrs. Vivian Shafer; head nurse. Miss Mary Laur
ence, assistant nurse, Miss Catherine Reed, and every
thing is going finely.
Mrs. Esther sprague, field matron at Yakima
Agency, brought in her second party of students F ri
day. Miss Sprague is a very energetic, interested
and capable worker. It is said that she is unusually
successful and doing fine work in her jurisdiction.
She remained at Chemawa over Sunday as a guest of
Mrs. Brewer.
Owing to football write-ups, etc., it became
necessary for us to “ k ill” all of our society reports,
even after we had them set up. The reports were all
good and valued by us and w’e sincerely hope the
reporters will not be hurt by their omission this issue,
but will carry on their good work by handing them in
regularly hereafter.
’ The Sigmas entertained Thursday evening in honor
of their newest pledges at the home of Mrs. Hall.
It being Armistice Day the latter part of the evening
was in honor of Chemawa’s service boys, who appeared
in full uniform— infantry, sailors, marines and officers.
Progressive games were enjoyed. Delectable refresh
ments were served at small tables. The evening
closed with singing Sigma songs as well as w’ar and
school songs.
At chapel on Sunday evening the orchestra played
a “ Berceuse” by Godard; Mr. Bent gave as a cornet
solo the “ Melodie in F ” by Rubinstein; the choir
gave two numbers, “ Ashamed of Jesus” by Excell and
“ Lead Me Gently Home, Father,” by Thompson.
Supt. Hall closed the exercises with a most able talk,
taking as his topic the subject of “ Happiness.” His
talk was one of the best he has ever given and it
would be hard, indeed, to cover the subject more
clearly or more ably than he did.
The senior and junior classes in the domestic science
each gave a demonstration dinner last week. Covers
were laid for eight at the respective dinners. The
senior guests included Dr. M. A . Rowland and Miss
Nellie Rowland from Salem and the juniors had as
their guests Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Aldrich of Salem.
Others were campus people. The appointments and
service could not be excelled. Chemawa is justly
proud of its domestic science department under the
efficient management of Mrs. Louise Brickell.
Mrs. Sherman, head matron, speaks very compli
mentary of her assistant, Miss Julia Fratis, who
attends to the work in Winona Hall with its 236 girls.
Y. M. AM D Y. W . C. A. NOTES
Mrs. Hall was a visitor at the last regular meeting
of the L L L chapter of the Y . W . C. A ., and gave a
delightful informal talk to the large group of girls
who had gathered for the meeting.
A lively discussion of the topic, “ A G irl’s Friend
ships,” constituted the program of the Y . W . C. A.
last Sunday afternoon. The meeting was led by
Hattie Cay ton and more than seventy girls answered
to roll call and participated in the discussion.
The Y . M. C. A . is having a series of topics, based
on the Ten Commandments. The third command
ment provoked a live and very interesting discussion
last Sunday night. Next Sunday evening the Y . M.
and Y . W. C. A. will unite in a Thanksgiving Vesper
service.
The I. T . C .s are the proud possessors of a beauti
ful felt banner in purple and old gold wThich bears
their initials. The boys are indebted to Logan Fann
for making the pennant for them. This group is
studying, at their regular meetings, an interesting
history of the Indians and white men and the Oregon
country in the early days.
The Y . W . C. A . chorus gave two musical numbers
in Salem last Friday afternoon at the Annual Praise
Meeting of the Presbyterian Missionary Society. The
two selections were “ Let all the people praise T h ee”
and “ ivory Palaces.” The girls sang very creditably
and were most cordially received. After the program,
tea was served by the ladies of the church.
The Y .M .C .A . held their regular meeting on Sun
day evening. The topic for the evening was “ Sham
or R eality,” with Arthur Johnson as leader. The
following sub-topics were discussed by the members:
“ What does belief involve in the way of action?”
“ A s members of the Y . M. C. A . how are we taking
His name?” “ Is it mostly form?” “ W hy are we a
so-called Christian nation?” “ How much does
citizenship in a Christian nation mean to the world?”
“ What of profanity on the campus?” After the
l>enediction the association adjourned.
A C A D E M IC NOTES
The Fresliies had their first program of the year on
Friday.
Miss Hendrix gave the 7th grade a very interesting
talk about Armistice Day.
We are glad to welcome Peter Lloyd back in the
Freshmen class. He just returned to school from his
vacation.
The Freshies are taking up the study of minerals,
their form, uses and how obtained. They are very
much interested in it.
The Three L girls had a meeting on Monday
evening in Winona Hall sitting room. Mrs. Hall
gave the girls a splendid talk on “ Childhood,
Girlhood and W omanhood.” The girls appreciated
Mrs. H all’s visit and talk very much.