Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-08

before a splendid audience assembled
in honor of the College and the stu
dents about to enter upon the various
duties which confront them aftel
their first period in college life. The
sermon was by Rev. J. M. Green OF
Brookings, and the address was
worthy of the occasion and the speak.
er.
The Commencement exercises were
held in the College chapel on Thurs
day evening, May 81, and magniti'
cent audience filled every bit of space
on the main floor and in the gallery
to witness the final triumph of the
students.
The motto of the class, "Inceptum
sed non perfectum," was conspicuous
on half circle background supported
by decorated pillars on the platform,
and to the left of the platform was a
table which was covered with flowers
and presents placed there by two
sweet little flower girls, Marie Nord-
seth and Mildred Travaillie.
The exercise opened with a selec-
tion on the piano by Miss Carrie Ber-
dahl, and hymn by the audience
was followed by an invocation by Rev.
J. S. Nordgaard, and d song by the
college choir under the splendid
leadership of Prof. Quale.'
President Tuve then introduced
George II. Gerberding, d. d., who
delivered the Commencement address.
He said that it was a pleasure to
speak to such an audience and spec
ial pleasure to speak to the students
and friends Of Augustana. He refer
red to the hope of the nation in the
youth of the land and in the young
people lies the hope of the church.
His address was very interesting
from a spiritual and moral stand
point, covering the creation and
breath of life which gave to man the
soul through which we have being.
His voice at times was too low for
the size of the audience, but his
words we're full of the spirit that
makes humanity better.
A piano solo by Miss Bertha Stems
rud, was charmingly rendered, then
came a song-"Away to the Fields"
by the college choir, again under the
inspiring leadership Of Prof. Quale.
The choir gave evidence of splendid
training and sang sweetly. Prof.
Quale, as college director Of music,
won the silent appreciation of the six
hundred people present.
After the presentation of diplomas
by President Tuve, a hymn and the
benediction by Prof. Nordgaard closed
the most successful term in the his
tory of the college.
When President Tuve arose to ad-
dress the students he wore the smile
that gives evidence of pride and satis-
faction, and he certainly had reason
for that delightful condition of mind.
The beautiful harmony of every de-.
tail and the satisfaction expressed on
every face in that great audience was
an inSpiratiOn-an intellectual bou-
quet that brings to the human heart
the sweet knowledge of success. Pres
ident Tuve addressed the class in the
following words:
Members of the Class Of 1905.
You have now finished your course OF study
at Augustana College. and it is my good for
tune in behalf OF the faculty and manage
ment. to congratulate you for having attain
ed this measure OF success. .....-
1t is your commencement day. not only in
the sense of having completed certain line
of study. but more particularly because it
marks the beginning Of other tasks. new am
bitions. hopes and aspirations worthy Of your
best efforts. To some Of you it means renew
ed. persistent endeavor for further prepara-
tion. to others that you are about to launch
your frail bark upon the troubled sea of life.
but be not dismayed. the success of your
venture depends mostly on yourself, and
your willingness to pay the price.
do you wish to be great?" asks St. Au-
gustne. Then begin by being little.
Do you desire to construct a vast
and lofty fabric? Think first about the
Of humility The higher your
structure is to be. the deeper must be its
foundation. Modest humility is beauty's
crown
Do not follow what seems to be the philos-
ophy of our age-Work as little as you can
and get as large rewards as you can. but
magnify your work by originality OF thought
and prompt, energetic and thorough service
not simply filling your place in the school
room or workshop. but. do your work Just q
little better than is required and you shall
not wait for advancement.
To do your very best you must be in love
with your work. ITO business that we love
we rise betimes, and go to it with delight
To be in love with your work. your work
must be congenial. To be congenial it must
be such as God and nature intended you to
perform. 1T is vain thought said George
Elliott. ito fee from the work that God ap
points us. for the sake of finding greater
blessing to our own souls. as II we could
choose for ourselves where we shall find the
fullness OF the Divine Presence. instead Of
seeking it where alone it can be found. in
loving obedience. Il do not forbid you to
preach said Bishop to young clergyman.
but nature does There. can be no doubt
that many fail to obtain success in life be-
cause they have chosen an occupation, not
Tfs,I1I aptitude love for the work.
but because they think it more genteel. easy
or renumerative. We are mindful there is al
ways uninteresting work in all occupations,
while the particular duty at hand Is 3nslgni-
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