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About The Chemawa American (Chemawa, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 11, 1943)
A Publication Devoted to the Progress of Indian Education !■— ■ — ■ »— IL I III I . ............................... ............ ... CHEM AW A. OREGON, JAN. 11, 1948 VOLUME XXXXIII Christmas Activities A Christmas cantata, "The Wonderous Story,” was given by the girls’ glee club, assisted by a few members of the dramatic club,' who carried the dialogue and tableau. The able director, Miss Paul ine Rector, was supported by Mr. H. Kunkel and his concert orchestra. The white robes of the angel chorus and the col orful costumes of the shepherds, wise men, and the Holy family added to the display. Miss Margaret J. Harris had charge of the costuming. Precedingl the cantata the orchestra played the following numbers; "Farandole” and "Agnus Dei” from L’Arlesienne suite by Bizet. This number was introduced by chimes to create an atmosphere suit able to the occasion. "Beneath the Holly” was a love ly compilation of Christmas songs by Seredy. The "Farandole” is sung by French people as they march to Mass on Christmas Eve. These musical numbers were all nicely rendered. The orchestra consisted of the following mem bers: Piano, Mrs. R. Turney; Violin and Director, Mr. H. A. Kunkel; Violin, Robert Eickmeyer; Vio loncello, Mr. W. Abell; Bass Violin, Mr. R. Turney; Clarinet, Mr. Robair Thomas; 1st Trumpet, Mr. Charles Larsen; 2nd Trumpet, Walter Champine; Trombone, Robert Edden; Chimes and Drums, Martin Pepion. NUMBER THREE matron. It was a dinner that warmed the hearts of the students who spent their vacation here on the campus. Red candals in rustic holders looked pretty with the white table cloths. Colorful place-cards announc ed the following menu: Roast chicken, sage dressing, giblet gravy, candied yams, mashed potatoes, buttered whole grain corn, golden glow salad, celery, olives, green peppers, pickels, parker house rolls, butter, fruit cake, and coffee. The faithful Chemawa musicians: Mr. H. A. Kunkel, Mr. and Mrs. Turney, Mr. Charles Larson, and Mr. Robert Thomas played several Christmas pieces. The day was like spring, so the music helped give a Christmas atmosphere. Many of the students showed their appreciation of the well planned dinner by thanking Mr. Cling ingpeel, Mrs, Larsen, Mrs. Sanders, and the orchestra for making it a memorable event. C hristmas T ree at the G ym On Christmas Eve, following the childern’s op eretta, presents, which had been placed under the tree, were distributed to all students who were spending Christmas on the campus. Bags, filled with candy, nuts, an orange, apple, pear and a huge popcorn ball, were passed out. After the younger childern left, the older students enjoyed a few dances. O peretta . An operetta, “The Toys That Had to Wait,” was given by the grade school children in the gym on Christmas Eve. Miss Rector, assisted by Mrs. Cling- ingpeel, supervised this program. Mr. Kunkel played the piano accompaniment. About eighty children took part in this fantasy. They played the parts of toys who were brought to life on Christmas Eve, thru the kindness of Mrs. Santa. Effective costumes gave them the appearance of tops, dolls, and others toys. Their song and dance numbers were very gay, and many employees de clared this to be one of the most successful Christmas programs that Chemawa has given. Students Serenade With Carols C hristmas D inner On the evening of Dec. 25th, a large number of students went around the campus singing Christmas carols, led by Miss Margaret Harris. Early in the evening the small childern caroled at the hospital and McBride hall. Later the other students sang at the homes of Miss Page, Mr. and Mrs. Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. Pepper and at Winona and McNary halls. Last Christmas the glee club conducted caroling. Though this year the songs were not rehearsed by the group and all who were willing were allowed to go; the singing was very good. The listeners as well as the singers enjoyed it. Chemawa students enjoyed a very luscious Christ mas dinner, which was prepared by the very hard working, never failing cook, Mr. Clingingpeel; student helpers, and Mrs. Larsen, the dining hall Dr. J. F. Lane, an eye specialist, has been fitting students to glasses and giving treatment for Tra choma. He is assisted by Miss Adeline Lynch.
