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RELIANCE-
The Reliance Literary .Society met in
room No 8. The house was called to or
der by Vice-President Abel Grant. Roll
was called; old and new business tran
sacted. On accoun t of so much business
we could not render any program.
An interesting speech was given by
Simon Matthews, which the members
enjoyed. The program for next meet
ing was read after, which we adjourned.
Y.M.C. A. ' -:
The members of the Young Men's
Christian Association met last Wednes
day evening in their hall. The meeting
was 1 opened by songs, "Pull for the
Shore," and ''Holy, Holy, fiolv," and
followed by a prayer by 'Albert Garry.
The transaction of business followed, the
captains for the athletic branch of the
association were elected. They arc
Eugene Williams and Thomas McCully.
We ajourned and visited the sister
society as we were directed. :
Y. W. C, A. " ' ';. .
The Y. W. C. A. met in their usual
place last" Wednesday evening and were
glad to welcome their new critic, Miss
Royer, who has volunteereu to take Mrs.
McPherson's place. The meeting was
opened by singing "What a Friend We
have in Jesus,'' and followed with a pray
er by Kate Brewer. Roll was then call
ed and another song was sung. The
minutes of the last meeting were read
and another song was sung. The presi
dent called for business which' was tran
sacted. The topic for the evening was
"The Value of a True Friend, " of which
Maud Lowry led. Different members
spoke on the subject. They then had a
season of prayer, and sang a closing song
I've Found a Friend,7' repeated their
watchword and adjourned.
NONPAREIL
The Nonpariel Literary Society met
last Thursday evening, mainly for the
purpose of transacting bnsiness. After
business was arranged, a program com
mittee was appointed, consisting of
James Sloan, chairman; Webster Hudson
and Eugene Williams assistants.
There being no program made for the
meeting, the society voted upon one
subject, "Resolved, That Indian Reser
vations should be abolished," . and
speakers selected. James Sloan . and
Eugene Williams were the disputants on
the affirmative while Webster Hudson
and Levi Sortor upheld the negative.
While the judges were handing in their
decisions we had instructive suggestions
in reference to the affairs of the ' societv
by Messrs. Enright and Smith.' The
negative side won the debate. V
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:::; LOCALS
The Chemawa Mandolin and Guitar
Club under the direction of Mr. Ruthyn
Turney, their leader, will give a concert
in the chapel on Monday evening, April
6th, at which time we can look for some
good music. ;
Dr. v Tucker expects to start for
Southern Oregon some time this week ,
and will take Hulda Stokes to her home
in Klamath: M. P. : - 1
Colonel Rand lett writes from Sail
Diego that he and Mr. Stelzner are in. ex
cellent health, and wish to be remember
ed i by all their Chemawa; friends. We
are glad to hear from our good friends.