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VqiI 12 " MARCH 4, 1910. ' NO. 34
Expressions of Sentiment.
On Friday evening in chapel assembled
were all the pupils and employes, the.
occasion being the 30th anniversary of
the school. After an opening song by
the school, followed by a prayer by Mr.
Swartz, Supt. Chalcraft gave some in
teresting facts relative to the beginning
of the School, about the Indian's place
in the civilized world, and called at
tention to many who had left this school
to meet with success in the outside world.
He acted as chairman of the meeting
and at the close of his remarks called on
Mr. Larsen for a selection by the band.
Asst. Supt. Campbell spoke earnestly
about continual education and responsi
bility of returned students, 1 who should
be as a bright star in . the firmament.
Mr. Smith spoke upon the importance
of making a good beginning, and cited
many Indian successes, and urged the
pupils not to let their education cease
when they leave school.
Mrs. Campbell spoke of the many
advantages offered at Chemawa to make
first-class mechanics of our students
Paul Leshi, first grade, said he was
glad to be here, as he has had but little
schooling only seven months.
Fred Acosta, second grade, is glad to
be here, as he is learning rapidly in
school and is also learning engineering.
Margaret Rainville, third grade,
recently traveled through Kansas, New
Mexico and California, but is glad to be
back to this fine and beautiful school.
Ben Bearchild, fourth grade, says
Chemawa has done very much for him.
He is now studying engineering, and
spoke against the practice of being a
"Jack of all trades."
John Miller, fifth grade, spoke about
his first arrival at the school.
Neta Jones, fifth grade, made a few
remarks about housekeeping and sewing.
Margaret DeSaufel, sixth grade, ap
preciates the opportunity offered here for
a good education.
Edward Marrigeau is sorry he did not
come to Chemawa sooner. He says the
instructions given in the classroom and
shops are very helpful and will be of
great benefit to the Indians, and advises
us all to realize the present advantages.
Charles Michel, eighth grade, U very
thankful that his people allowed him to
enter Chemawa as he is now getting a
valuable education.
Manuel Svvanson, junior, made a fer
vent plea for loyalty to your classes and