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A Trip to Kamloops

Last fall Coqualeetza was asked to send an exhibit to Kamloops Fair—so bright and
early one Monday morning, the 28th of September, to be exact, Principal Raley and Mr. G.
Williams, Manual Instructor, set off with their car laden with samples of Coqualeetza’s
handicrafts.

Part of Mr. Raley’s collection of Indian Curios was loaned for the occasion and they,
along with the manual exhibit had been sent on before.

En route the travellers stopped at Lytton for lunch and saw the ruins of the devastating
fire. Arriving at Kamloops in time for supper, the evening was spent in the setting up of the
exhibit but the final touches were left until next morning. The work of the children attracted
great interest as did also Mr. Raley’s curios. The visit to the Interior town was much enjoyed
barring a blinding sand storm which was a new experience and not altogether pleasant.

A visit to the Kamloops Residential School was a very happy event and Father John
proved a most genial host.

Coqualeetza was proud to learn they won:
Ist price in Home Economics.
Ist prize in Sewing.
Ist prize in Manual.
2nd prize in Art
2nd prize in General Exhibit
Returning, a call was made at St. George’s School, Lytton, and supper was enjoyed by

the weary travellers.
Choir

Our Choir renders its sincere thanks to Mr. J. Bartindale, the leader, who has conducted
the Coqualeetza Choir for so many years and helped us through kindly criticism and careful
instruction.

We have greatly missed the presence of Mrs. Raley, our accompanist, who has been absent
from Choir Practice to take a much needed rest. The warm reality of her friendship has
meant much to every individual of the choir. We wish to express our gratitude to her for her
intensely helpful interest in this organization.

The members enjoyed themselves immensely when they were entertained by Mrs. Raley
at her home this spring.

The choir has been augmented by many new members, the majority of whom are boys.
This lends much needed strength to tenor and bass parts. b

The type of anthem studied is quite advanced and under Mr. Bartindale’s able instruction
the anthems have been well rendered, adding much to the Sunday Evening Services.

Miss Milsom has succeeded Mrs. Raley as accompanist.

Visitors

A large number of people visited the school amongst whom we have had the pleasure of

welcoming:
Rev. K. E. Beaton, B.A., Ass’t. Seccy. Missions, Toronto.
Dr. S. S. Osterhout, Supt. of Oriental Missions.
Rev. J. G. Fallis, D.D., O.B.E., President of Conference.
Rev. A. E. Mitchell, D.D., Ex-President of Conference.
Mr. G. E. W. Clarke, Chief Inspector of Horticulture.
Rev. The Hon. T. R. Heneage.
Mr. G. F. Gibson.
Dr. and Mrs. Lineham.

Miss Myles.

Mr. A. O'N. Daunt, Indian Agent. _
Colonel Pragnell, Inspector of Agencies.
Mr. Mueller.

Visit of Rev. S.D. Chown D.D., L.L.D.

Coqualeetza always gets an inspiration by a visit from Dr. Chown. He was our guest for
the week-end, spending the time quietly resting and writing. Nevertheless he found time to
visit the various departments of the school and expressed gratification at the progress in the
different spheres of activity. ‘ oe

He cersideted the linking of the technical work in the Boat Building and Motor Mechanics
classes with the basic industry of the Indian people of the North West Coast a most helpful
and practical way of co-ordinating the students’ education with their future vocation and
living, the fishing industry. f
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