Weekly Chemawa American., November 19, 1909, Image 1

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VOL. 12 . NOVEMBER 19, 1909. NO. 19
WHAT OTHERS SAID ABOUT OUR BAND ' .
Too much praise cannot be given the
Too much praise cannot be said of the chemawa Indian band, which" has 'given
Indian boys from the training school at . tw0 concerts daily since the opening.
Chemawa. Arriving here late in the This yefa tne Indian boys have added '
afternoon from their long drive, 23 miles much to their popularity both on and
from the school, the band, after a short off the patform. Their ''Indian War
rest and some refreshments at the Grand . ,DanCe' which is so often! the closing
Central hotel gave a concert on the street ' number of 'their coricert. is in great de-'
that lasted for more than half an hour. ni&nd, and if the audience is slow in col-'
After the concert they were taken to the iectjng) they Come pouring in from every"
HJIU1C ojiuvv Kjuia kjv hid '-'"'" direction the mompnt, the tirst , har of-
Moving Picture Co. They were up bright this weird but etirring music reaches'
nnrl an ! it Qr fn rt tt m nvn i - rr on1 tvi o TrVl . i t.. i -i - .
auu "j anuuauM.iLif; ...dx mem.' it is certainly a drawing card.
triotic airs. They discoursed music at. The Chemawa-Indian band has never
different places in town throughout the made good t0 such an extent as it has
clay and till late at night; leaving tor the this , year. Phey are better trained and
school again early Sunday morning. A are a fine, 'dignified set of young men.
great deal of credit is due Bandmaster They have always enjoyed a well deserv-
Charles Larsen for their efficipncy in ed popularity and while there have been
handling music. They are a gentleman personnel changes from time to time, it
ly, well mannered set of boys and will ; is pleasing to note that as the old one
long be remembered by those whom they drop out there are others as talented . to
came in contact with. Stayton Times. take their places. Portland Journal
AT CHAUTAUQUA AT EUREKA FAIR, CALIFORNIA
The famous Indian Band is again an
attraction athautauqua, and Superin- The Chemawa Indian band has prov-
tendent Chalcraft ha charge of the camp d a pleasant surprise to many local
on the grounds. The band'bas 28 musi- people who expected to hear some me-
cians, the Indians coming from Alaska, . , d,iocr.e. Pla3'inS bJ a tf civilized
rri ., ' .' '., aborigines but who are.! hearing instead
Klamath, California, Cathli met, hpo- fema rkab,y fine gelecti7n. hy a
kane, Montana and Pueblo, New Mexico. vven conducted band, composed of per-
They are a sturdy lot of fellows and add feet gentlemen iihd capable musicians.
a picturesque touch to the park. Herald - 1 ' ' -