COQUALEETZA RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL

Coqualeetza Principal Honoured

An interesting event took place in St. Andrews-Wesley United Church. Vancouver on
the evening of April 27th, 1933, when Rev. Principal Raley, F.R.G.S., F.R.S.A.. delivered a
most masterful and impressive address to the students of Union Theological College. this
being the last convocation to be held in this particular Church. The Senate of Union Theo-
logical College availed itself on this occasion of conferring the degree of Doctor of Divinity
(honoris causa) on our Principal, Mr. Raley. for faithful and unselfish devotion to the
cause of missions. Mr. Raley’s first thought has ever been for the advancement of the
native people of B. C. both spiritually and educationally.

Mr. E. F. Peake

On the evening of the 30th of October. 1932. the staff of Coqualeetza gathered at the
home of the Principal to do honor to Mr FF. Peake. who. after four years service found
he must return to his home in England.

The hours passed in friendly conversation then a fragrant cup of coffee was enjoyed
after which Capt. Pirie rose to make some felicitous remarks He assured Mr. Peake that
his term of service had been most successful. he had given the best that was in him and his
memory and wise teaching would long remain, especially with the younger boys with whom he
had most to do

Capt Pirie then presented Mr. Peake with a club bag as a token of esteem from the
Coqualeetza staff. Mr. Raley also spoke briefly of Mr. Peake’s estimable work.

Dr. Cochrane of Toronto visits Coqualeetza

On Wednesday afternoon. October 26th, the school was honored by a short visit from
Dr. Cochrane. General Secretary of the Home Missions Board of the United Church, accom-
panied by Dr. Wilson, Superintendent of Home Missions and Dr. Osterhout, Superintendent
of Oriental Missions It was rather a rush visit as our guest arrived at 4:30 and left at 6:30.

However, the first item on the program was the planting of a copper beech tree by
Dr. Cochrane. in the presence of the student body and a few local guests. Tea was served
immediately after, giving the Staff a chance to meet the guests; during these few minutes
the students filed into the Assembly Hall. The meeting opened with the singing of
“O Canada” and prayer by Dr. Osterhout. Dr. Cochrane was then the recipient of an address
from the pupils read by Alice Sepass. The Doctor gave a very bright and interesting address
stressing five points: work, dare, think, help others, trust in God

Dr. Wilson presented to the audience his special appeal for the M. & M. offering for
the month of November. Rey. Dr. White pronounced the benediction; Rev. S. Cook and
Rey. E. Manuel were also present on the platform.

After the meeting the guest of honor was conducted through the building by Principal
Raley and the Lady Superintendent, Miss E. MacKay. and then after a hurried dinner with
Principal and Mrs. Raley, the party left for Mission City to again address an audience at
8:00 p.m.

Such visits are productive of excellent results. The “Chiefs of the Church” are always
welcome visitors in our education institutions.

Visit of Delta Chi Theta Fraternity of Vancouver

Twelve young men, representatives of the Delta Chi Theta Fraternity of Vancouver.
under the leadership of Mr. Lynn Pickler. drove to Coqualeetza on the evening of the 24th
of October to listen to Principal Raley give an informal lecture on his pet topic. Indian
legendary lore, etc. ;

Mr. Raley assembled his guests in the curio room and as he talked, he demonstrated his
remarks by the collection, giving his listeners much to think of in the tracing back to the
earliest days the making of these curious. their oftimes curious significance of origination
and tribal meaning. The young men manifested great interest and appreciation and very
kindly remembered the Chapel Fund.-

Mrs. C A. Barber of the Chilliwack Progress. was also present.

Coqualeetza’s staff enjoyed a social hour serving the guests with coffee and sandwiches

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