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THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN
OUR CHRISTMAS
Once again Christmas with all its good
cheer and happiness has become a mem
ory. But what a pleasant memory is
the legacy of Chemawans! The observ
ance of the holiday began on Christmas
Eve. in the large gymnasium, where
there was a large Christmas tree glitter
ing from top- to bottom in a magical
sort of Fairy Land way. And there
were presents of some character for all.
A glorious and never-to-be-forgotten tree!
We all went to bed very happy.
Christmas Day was fittingly observed
with services in chapel at 10 oclock.
These services were very nice, indeed.
At noon, a splendid dinner was seived,
at which all Employes were in attend
ance to assist in carving turkey and add
ing in every possible way to the
pleasure of the young people.
Whoever assisted in or superintend
ed the decorations of the mammoth
dining hall on this occasion certainly
deserve great credit. Our limited space
prohibits extended mention of the dec
orations. -
The dinner served was nothing short
of a feast and we are pleased to give the
menu, which was as follows: Roast
stuffed turkey, cranberry sauce," giblet
gravy, pickled beets, mashed potatoes,
creamed onions, sweet and sour pickles,
white bread, mince pie, fruit cake,
apple jelly, pear preserves, crackers,
apples and coffee.
Shortly after one o'clock the various
employes repaired to their dining hall.
The decorations were on most original
and tasteful lines, and the arrangement
of the tables, their decoration and set
ting certainly could not-have been sur
passed. Description is beyond us, so
why try? We had Delmonico beaten,
both in decorations and banquet and
that is all there is to the story.
The employes finished their banquet
barely in season to attend the game of
football between Chemawa Second and
the Albina Athletic Club. Although
the field was wet and the weather in
clement those who were on the sidelines
were well repaid by the decisive victory
our boys gained over their opponents,
but this is another story and is told in
another column.
It is goodbye dear "Old Santa" for
another, year, but such enjoyment as
the day brings can readily be remember
ed for six months and the remaining six
months given over to joyful anticipa
tion. In such manner can we pass the
coming year
Brevities
The gardeners are plowing the piece
of ground back of the school building.
Edward Evans and Alex Arquetteare
putting new panes in the broken windows
at Brewer Hall.
Mr. Chalcraft is very busy every even
ing making slides for t he magic lantern.
We hope to see them all soon.
Charlie Wilson, Sam Stickpoo, Edward
Evans,. Alex Arquette and Joe Dean
made six tables fur the dining room.
,. We are all preparing for the examin
ation for we feel as though we would not
like to be reduced to a lower grade. I),
C. L.
The Junior Class were busy marking
their books, as Dr. Lieurance is going to
fumigate them some time this week, m
they will have clean books to study with
in nineteen hundred and nine, S. B,