Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-07

Augustana Commencement.

Anlgustana Commencement.
The CONNIE ncement exercises of
Auguatana College were held in Beth
,lehem N. Lutheran church on Friday,
May 81. A class Of ten members,
graduating from the various courses,
were given their diplomas as testi-
'monial Of the faithful and conscien-
.tious work done while enrolled as
students of the institution.
The class consisted of the following
members: Bessie Lappegard, Marie
Nelson, Palmer E. Brandon, Iver s.
Benson. Andrew o. Ness, Andrew NJ.
'skindlov, Christopher Rjorgum, OLAF
%. Arten, Ole E. Rolvaag, Bent O.
>Steffenson.
AT the church which had been tastlly
decorated for the occasion by the Jun
iors, the following program was carried
out:
Prelude played 10y Miss Martha Ber-
dahl.
Invocation, Rev. Fl M. Solem, Sioux
Falls.
Hymn, Audience
Salutatory, Bessie Lappegard.
"Kirken,' Andrew M. Skindlov.
Luther on Education, Palmer E.
Brandon.
A Summer Day, College Choir.
Harmony of Nature, Marie E.. Mel
}sen.
The Basis of True Happiness, >olai
O. Arten
Slumber Soft, Ladies Octette.
! The Future of Our Country, Chris
! opher Bjorgum.
"Sand Dannelse pea N ational Grund'
Ole E. Rolvaag.
/ Forest Glee. College Choir.
,Es'ss'e;sss 7sSs E'ssso" Bent Q. ssstHsn'sn:
Z Presentation of Diplomas, Pres. A.
fG. Tuve.
'Doxology.
;Benediction.
In the Salutatory. Bessie Lappegard
lima few but we'll chosen words extend
ed the hearty welcome Of the class OF
1901 to all who were present.
Andrew M. Skindiov followed with
an Grafton in the Norwegian Language
entitled "Kirken, "-Vhe Church-in
which was given a brief synopsis of the
growth and development Of the Chris.
tian,church- from its establishment on
the. day of Pentecost until the present
day. The Reformation was reviewed
anduts, effect upon the church at pres
ent pointed out. Mr.. Shindlov closed
with representation a of The dangers to
the proper development aodprogress of
the Ohurch-God's Kingdom on Earth.
The thought and composition of the
next production. Luther .on Educa.
tion" was very good. In his effort Mr.,
Brandon seviewed the work Of Luther
especially from the educational point
of view. 1t was pointed out ,kst pop
ular educs6ion received it's first great
impulse as the result Of the Reforma-
lion fathered by DR.. Luther. Il was
also shown tAat the Lutheran Reform
alton of necessity took on an education.
al phase, and that thus Martin Luther,
became q Reformer in the church. but
also an Educational Reformer in the
Educational System of that time.
In the basis of True Happiness
Mr.. Arten pointed out the conditions
Of true happiness as consisting in full.
filing the obligations Of oil Law upon
man; that no one who violates any law
be it moral or physical, committing
sin against God or his own natural
being, can be truly happy. Faithful.
ness in the little duties of life bring
the greatest rewards in the life here
after. Mr.. Arten showed himself
possessed of deep reasoning power, and
a somewhat philosophical term of mind.
Marie Nielsen, showed in very
original way, and in beautiful laungu-
age that there always is Harmony of
Nature" Using figurative language,
yet with power and grace. Miss Mel
sen gave evidence of an ability in the
use of Language that ought to receive
future training. The treatment of the
theme also showed an eye and mind
open to the beauties in Gods handi-
work
"The Future of Our Country" by
Christopher Bjorgum was graphic
exposition of the past history and pro-
gress of our nation, and a prophesy as
to its future. Mr.. Bjorgum prophesies
for our country a bright future. basing
his prophesy on the high intellectual
standing of its people, the amalgamat-
ed races composing our nation, Chris
tianity, and the Free Press.
Sand Dannelse paa National Grund"
an grafton delivered by Ole E. Rolvaag
in the Norwegian language, was easily
the best although all were good.
Mr. Rolvaag laid down three condi-
tions to the requirement of true cul-