Edith Margaret Dahlaks Raley

Workers amongst the Indians, and the native people themselves in all parts of the Province, will
be deeply interested in the announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Edith Margaret Dahlaks
Raley, only daughter of Principal and Mrs. Raley, of Coqualeetza, to Mr. Arthur Hilton Charlton of
Vancouver. Miss Raley has been connected with the Indian Mission work all her life. She was born in
Port Simpson, and spent her early life there and in Kitamaat, where Principal Raley was the missionary.
Fifteen years ago she came with her parents to Coqualeetza, and ever since she completed her own
education she has been an active worker in the School. Her official capacity has been Secretary, but
her lively interest has extended over the whole school-—her advice has been sought and her assistance
generously given in practically every department. She has annually conducted parties of students to
and from their homes at holiday time, and has in this way made the acquaintance and gained the con-
fidence and regard of the parents throughout the constituency. Miss Raley was insrtumental in
organizing the Coqualeetza Troop of Girl Guides, and the Coqualeetza Brownie Pack, both of which are
a great credit to her. She is the District Commissioner of the Girl Guides.

All Coqualeetza is sorry that Miss Raley is about to leave the School, but all unite in wishing her
every happiness in her new life. We know that her interest in our school will continue, and we will
look forward to seeing her here as a visitor often.

On the evening of the Musical Recital Miss Raley was called to the platform and directly Wilma
Matheson, the small girl of the school, and George Lewis, a small boy, marched up the aisle, the former
presenting Miss Raley with a charming bouquet and the latter with a beautiful Sheffield tray, engraved
as follows:

“To Miss E. M. Raley, from the Students of Coqualeetza, June 21st, 1930.”

Miss Raley made suitable acknowledgment. The pupils are dear to her and she will always treasure
their gift.

After the Recital Miss Raley was given a little reception by the Staff, and led to a table of sur-
prises, called Mementoes of Coqualeetza. Amongst the packages she found a splendid carving set, and a
gift from the Staff of a dozen sterling coffee spoons and an ice cream server.

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