THE GHEMWA AMERICAN
snonsibility resting, upon the shoulders
of Mr. Chalcraft and Mr, Campbell.
Mr. Smith spoke of his experiences in
school and out and admonished the
students to apply themselves, to . dig
hard early and late. He spoke of his
experience in Eastern schools.
Miss Hutchinson; who is the efficient
clerk, and has been identified with5 the
school work and school life for a num
ber of years, made a few appropriate
remarks relative to conditions at Che
mawa. : , .
James Sloan came here in 1904, he
said, and had accomplished a great deal
since. He spoke of the key to success
as the determination to win.
Apis Goudy spoke of recent changes
in the Chemawa map of the buildings
erected since 1901. In the last few
years the greatest activity had prevailed
in the way of improvement of the
grounds and buildings.
Mr. Mann spoke .his surprise when
first he came to the school. He gave
ood advice to the students, saying that
"now" is the time to do your "bast"
do not wait.
Mr. Bowen made a few brief remarks,
but said owing to the fact that he had
not been here for a very long time he
could not comment on conditions. How
ever, he liked everything connected with
the institution and thought it a great
school.
Mr. Campbell spoke briefly, but cov
ered a great deal of ground. He made
mention of many Chemawa graduate
who were now out in the world doing
for themselves and , making reputations
of which they should be proud. He has
kept track of a vast number of students
and is proud of their achievements. His
account of certain boys and girls who
have gone forth from Chemawa was cer
tainly good to hear and should have
been very, encouraging to others who are
to follow in their footsteps.
Colonel Hofer made a pleasing talk,
but for the entertainment of the wee
small boy recounted a "Bear Story," the
absolute truth of which he vouched for
In conclusion he said that his paper
would alwavs be a friend of Chemawa
boys and girls. He paid a fine tribute
to Mr. Brewer, the departed.
The song, "Red, White and Blue," was
splendidly given. The choir was under
the direction of Mrs. Campbell and sa ng
well.
Mr. Teabo, band leader, in speaking
of Chemawa and affairs here, said that
he was just one year older than the
school which was not much to brag
about. , . ; -
Mr. Larsen told of having passed .
through the various departments of the
school, and of the thoughts and actions
of the little boys, as well as the older
boys, and how he sympathized with
them. That he desired to help all of
the boys. In closing he said that the
students had so conducted themselves
as to make his duties, pleasant in the
main. :
A song by the choir completed the
evening's exercises and the students
marched out in time to a stirring march
by the band. The evening was in every
way memorable and of such a character
that the time passed very pleasantly
and swiftly. May the pennant of Che
mawa float on the breezes far into the
.future, heralding to the world the great
work of the past, of the present, and
auguring well for future glorious achievements.