THE CH EM AWA AMERICAN
LOCAL
Willliam McMaster, a Chemawa boy last year, is
here, preparatory to going to Ft. Lapwai as disciplin
arian.
Raymond Porter, brother of Ferol, returned to Che
mawa, last week from Klamath. He is now enrolled
in the eighth grade.
Mr. and Mrs. Iliff, Mrs. Brickell and daughter,
Virginia, Mrs. Parks and her mother, Mrs. Archer,
were dinner guests of Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Peary at
the club on Sunday.
Josephine Hughes and Fannie Shurlock, sixth grade
girls, made an average of over 90 percent each. These
girls have six different teachers and these splendid
grades show they are making good "everywhere” and
with "everybody. ’ ’
Miss Daisy Lefler came down from Portland to
spend the week-end with Miss Houk. They were
roommates at the University of Oregon. Miss Houk had
her tonsils removed Friday and Miss Lefler no doubt
shortened the "indoors” that followed.
The Junior class are quite proud that one of their
number, Archie Greycloud, was offered the position of
disciplinarian at Ft. Lapwai. Archie did not accept,
as he wanted to stay with his class and finish in order
to be a member of the first high school class to graduate
from Chemawa.
Through the efforts of Supt. Hall and Mr. R. G.
Henderson, Indian Trader at Chemawa, work in
paving the road from Chemawa to the highway will
soon begin. This is a much-needed move for Che
mawa, and while the distance is quite short, it will be
a great improvement and make a better impression on
the thousands passing on the Pacific Highway.
In assembly on Wednesday morning Miss Houk
read two of James Whitcomb Riley’s poems to the
delight of all present. Miss Hause, of the Red Cross
headquarters at San Francisco, addressed the after
noon assembly. Her talk of Junior Red Cross activi
ties was very interesting and instructive. Miss Hause
told us some interesting things of many of the foreign
countries.
Friday noon the 9th grade girls’ class of the first
division gave a seven-course dinner in the domestic
science building. Dr. Rowland. Dr. Collard, Mrs.
Brickell, Mrs. Leavenworth, Miss Strout and Capt.
Stacy were the guests. The girls certainly served
this dinner in a manner that reflected credit upon
themselves and their teacher, Miss Strout. Emma
Sexton and Pauline Kampoff served.
We have received sad news from the Far North to
the effect that Eugene Boudrey is dead. Eugene
spent many years at Chemawa and was a general
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favorite. According to report, Eugene and a com
panion on a hunting trip debated the matter of cross
ing a river on newly-formed ice. Itugene determined
to cross regardless of his companion’s declaration of
danger and refusal to follow him. From a position
on the shore the companion saw Eugene break
through the ice and dissappear forever—the current
having swept him underneath the ice. This, it is
stated, occurred on the 8th of last December. Too
bad!
Supt. Hall, being unable to attend chapel exercises
on Sunday evening, Mr. Iliff was in charge. Mr.
Iliff, in addressing the students, pointed out many
phases of responsibility which have confronted Mr.
Hall during his administration of affairs at Chemawa—
responsibilities which have contributed largely to his
impaired state of health at present. Mr. Iliff advised
all that now is the time to "carry on” with the
utmost fidelity to the work in hand. The orchestra
played "At Sunset” by Mackie-Beyer, Grace Peter
son sang "Slumber Boat” by Gaynor, an octette of
boys sang a splendid arrangement of "Massa’s in the
Cold, Cold Ground,” Laurence Crofoot gave a recita
tion and the choir sang the "Author of Salvation” by
Gabriel.
The Portland chapter of Sigma Phi Delta, number
ing about 25 girls, who are working in Portland,
have arranged a banquet Jan. 21, honoring Supt. and
Mrs. Hall, they having received an invitation to be with
them on this occasion. Great reforms are not brought
about in a day and Mrs. Hall, who has been so con
stant in her work with the Sigma Phi Deltas, is reap
ing where her untiring efforts have been sown. Mrs.
Hall, whose work is so far reaching, feels that being
invited to this banquet is one of the greatest honors
she has received. Supt. and Mrs. Hall have literally
touched and bettered thousands of Indian boys and
girls and it is certainly to be regretted by their many
friends throughout the sei vice that Mr. Hall’s health
will not permit them to remain in the work.
DOMESTIC SCIENCE NOTES
The ninth grade girls completed their term’s work
on Friday, a week ago, with a demonstration dinner.
The dinner was planned and served entirely by the
girls, and showed very well what intensive training
will do.
On Monday morning we received the promised box
of chocolates from the Portland high school team.
Each girl who took part in the dinners during the
holidays received her share.
This is our last week in this department. The
tenth grade girls will return to complete their work.
We have enjoyed and profited by our work, and will
continue to help in other departments.