Rock Island Argus., 1900-05-28

| est OF men. Martin Luther IS one OF
the great men of history. Few have
attained such sublime heights as the
monk OF Wittenberg. As scholar.
| theologian, writer and reformer he
has scarcely an equal. He stands
| forth as lofty mountain peak. sub
lime and solitary in his greatness.
But in nothing does his greatness
appear so conspicuous as in his noble
confession of the name of Christ.
He cared not for worldly honor or
preferment or any of the empty titles
and the vanities which, ordinary
minds value so highly. His only con-
cern was that he might show forth
the honor and glory of the cross of
Christ. The greatness illustrated by
thsSe distinguished servants of God
is true greatness, the only greatness
recognized bv Jesus Christ. Great
ness that never fades, but grows brigh
ter and grander as the ages move" "
Age Ruled by Policy
DR.. Bartholomew said it took heroic
courage to be true to ones religious
convictions and to apply sound chris
tian principles to the conduct of prac-
tical life in these days of political
compromises. The age was ruled ov
policy. The christianity of the times
was altogether too accommodating.
balancing gospel principles with
worldly wisdom in outward form,
pretending to confess Christ, but in
the classes of 1900.'' continued Dr.
Bartholomew. "as cultivated youths
enjoying the rights and privileges
"a; l.,
tion which has watched over you and
directed your training for many
years, and which now sends you forth
into the arena of action, you will
have rare opportunities to make use
of your talents. Avenues to high
vantage ground will be opened up to
you. Means viii come to your hands
whereby you will be able to render
faithful and distinguished service to
your Lord. Who is the giver of every
good and perfect gift. The II
will the Master confess you before
God and the the holy angels and will
admit you to degrees of honor and
blessedness such as He has provided
for those who love Him and confess
Him before men,
Pupils Recital.
Pupils gave a recital in the con-
servatory Saturday evening as pre-
lude to commencement week. The
excellent program was most delight |
fully rendered. 1t included musical
and literary numbers. those taking |
part being: Nicotine Zedeler, Jessie |
Vollmer. Ida Johnson. Carl Carlson,
Walter Schafer. GUY Munger, May |
Roderick, Frank Friestat. Winifried |
Keim, Robert Ebberstein. Fridolph |
Linda Nelson. EmalYne |
Sylvia Sieben and Ellie |
Johnson.
The lyceum entertainment occurs
this evening.
University Association.
The Augustana University asso cia-
ton held its annual meeting last
week. The meeting was unique in
character, and marks an epoch in the
history of the association. The pecu-
liar gloom and anxiety regarding the
future that have been Characteristic
features of many previous meetings,
were unneticed now, for the reason
that the association has practically
attained the object for which it has so
many years been striving. But amid
the feelings of JOY and exultation the
association did not fail to ackuowl-
edge the fact that the success which
has been achieved is not the result Of
efforts of the association alone. OF
his fact the association desired to
make grateful recognition. and there
'ore adopted, by a unanimous vote,
he following resolutions:
Whereas. The financial circum-
stances of the Augustana Univer-
,ity association have of late taken n
7ery favorable turn, whereby the en-
ieavors of the association, after the
and struggles of many
Years, have resulted in glorious sue ,
'ess; and
Whereas. This happy turn of events .
5 in large measure due to the mum
ticent liberality of friends of the asso-
.iation; therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the mem bers of
he Augustana University associa- /
ion tender most cordial thanks to
IL the donors. who by their generosity
lave contributed to our success, and
hat we. in our gratitude recognize |
specially the assistance rendered
Is by citizens of Rock Island and I
ioline.
Beware of a Cough
A cough is not disease but a :
Consumption and bron- .
hitis, which are the most dangerous .
md fatal diseases, have for their first !