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Mr. A. G. Wilson ,is enjoying a few days of leave.
Since coming here more than a year ago Mr. Wilson
Saturday evening.,..In reality this is p u r ‘.'Hallow­ has stuck to his desk pretty closely and a rest is cer­
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East Sunday was an ideal day, but it may have been
Coquelle Thompson', who graduated 'from Chemawa
our last one for some time, as the “ raipy.days,” have in 192,(5, is n8,iy
O /S . C. football,teatn,p»lajin^
come—the saddest of the year.
fullback. His work is unusually good an$ he is mak­
Supt. Eipps arrived home on the evening of October ing a name for himself in football circles and., best of
16th, having been absent more than two weeks visiting all, report has. it that he is doing well in his studies, at
schools and agencies in Idaho and Eastern Oregon. tbe college. It is a source of pride for all of us at
Chemawa to hear such reports on former students of
We were all glad to welcome him home again.
Mrs. Marie Thomas, now of San Francisco, Calif., our great school.
East Friday evening our orchestra appeared in a
was a recent visitor here. While at Chemawa she
was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Downie. Before her concert in the city hall at Gervais. A good-sized and
marriage she was known to all of us as Marie enthusiastic crowd was in attendance at the concert
and in every way the affair was creditable t o , our
Shaisnikoff, and she was a most popular girl.
We have an unusually fine library at Chemawa and school aud our musical organization. It was the
it is a pleasure to note that our students make use of first “ outside” engagement this season, but other
it. Mr. Eobdell is our librarian, and he is an able and concerts are being scheduled for the near future.
efficient one, too. Access to a good library is one of Our musicians are to play at Bethany church at an
the greatest privileges that anyone can enjoy, in early date.
During chapel exercises last Sunday evening Supt.
school or out of it.
Eipps
gave a talk of the greatest interest and value to
A most attractive, though limited, supply of “ Che­
mawa” stickers, appropriate for use on suitcases, our students, and others for that matter. His sub­
auto windshields, etc., are on sale at the McNary ject for discussion was “ Grit, Go, and G um ption,”
Hall canteen. The price is as attractive as the stick­ and in every way it was an inspiring lesson for those
ers, and it will be a case of “ first come, first served.” present. In addition to the address of Supt. Eipps
the orchestra contributed a number, Cleo Plasteur
Get in line for the rush!
gave a recitation, Vern Wilson played a violin solo,
A short time ago Robert Downie made his old
and the choir sang a special selection. The entire
school a visit as he was passing through. For many
program was good.
years “ Bobbie,” who by the way, is one of our old-
A week ago Mr. and Mrs. Bewley were the victims
time printers, has made his home in Tacoma, Wash.
Ill health for some time caused him to leave Tacoma of a serious auto accident when riding in Salem.
for San Diego, Calif., where he intends at least to Although Mr. Bewley had the right-o’-way his car
was run down and rolled over a time or two. Mr.
pass the winter.
Bewley was badly crushed, hurt internally, and Mrs.
During the season of “ annual leave” just passed
Bewley had her wrist broken. A couple of friends
Supt. J .B. Brown of the Phoenix, Arizona, school made
riding with them were badly hurt, too. Mr. Bewley
a short visit here, the guest of Supt. Eipps. Supt.
is in the hospital yet and it will be a long time before
Brown is a man of far more than ordinary ability—a clear
he recovers. For several years he has been the
thinker and sure hitter, united with the courage of his
machinist at Chemawa and all of his friends here
convictions. It was a pleasure for all of us to have
sympathize fully in the suffering this worthy couple
him visit Chemawa.
had come upon them.
During our chapel exercises on a recent Sunday
On the evening of October 16th Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
evening Asst. Supt. Carroll, who in charge, gave a
E. Davis arrived at Chemawa as the guests of Mr.
most interesting talk on a trip that he had made
and Mrs. A. G. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Davis are
which entailed the climbing of Mt. Hood. He climbed
known to thousands of Indian Service people on ac­
to the very peak of that great mountain, and when count of their long and able enlistment in the work.
one considers that the summit is 11,225 feet it is most Mr. Davis as Superintendent of various schools budd­
apparent that the climb was not an easy one. More ed for himself a-reputation that is of the greatest
than two miles“ straight u p ,” and snow and glaciers credit to him—ability, honor and industry being con­
along the way; impossible to make it without a deter­ tributing qualifications. This most worthy couple are
now retired from goverment service and are living at
mined mind, a good heart and a pair of sturdy legs. Eong Beach, California. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson knew
The climb is not for ye scribe.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis in the East.
A costume party will be given in our big. gym next