The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-10-30

AAU' AASb ISSUE OF the CNTl6ItAu WOTk
Of New York city has the following
words regarding the new president OF
Fargo College: DR.. Chas. 6. Creegan
Will make, a very acceptable president
Of Fargo College, and we shall miss
him greatly here In New York where
he has served so ably as secretary and
general agent Of the American Board
Of Commissioners for Foreign Missions.
DR.. Creegan has the true western spirit
and his ability and integrity is equal
to any position the west Cor the east
either for that matter) can give him
In the educational line. He commence
ed his new work this week and al
ready is we'll settled in his new presi-
Dental chair We wish he could have
waited another week, and so been with
us, as usual at Mohonk, at the confer
ence. where ne has spoken so often
and SO well. He writes us that the
college is one OF great promise and he
is looking forward to his future years
with great hope and courage. The
tWenty-one years with the American
board, five In Boston and sixteen here
In New York; have been busy and
nappy years for him. but he believes
he is to find at Fargo the best work
Of his life and so. though we hate to
lose him, The Christian Work bids
him Godspeed and adds its hearty
blessings.
Dr. Creegan was the guest of honor
recently, when large assemblage of
Brooklyn and Queens pastors held
their first lunch OF the season. Says
the Congregationalist: mo man ever
received warmer tribute OF love and
respect than did he from Drs. LYMAN
.Cadman, Kent. Waters and Boynton
So much were the brethren moved by
the occasion and review of all that DR..
Creegan has been as a Brooklyn citi-
zen and brother minister, apart from
his official position entirely, that 1t was
decided to present to the next meeting
more forward and elaborate resolu-
TONS that these without haste might
be sent to Fargo college to the Ameri-
can board and to the doctor. His
success in the middle district for six
teen years, is q high testimony of eff
ficiency and devotion"
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An event marked by delightful in
formality was the reception given last
week by the faculty to President and
Mrs. Creegan. It was an opportunity
for becoming acquainted with the
geneial executive and his charming
wife, which the college and conserva-
tory faculty members most gladly well
coined.
the trustees and faculty of the col
Inra will r.
day evening at Dill hall in honor of
President Creegan and Mrs. creegan.
All friends of the college are invited.
The reception committee of the trus-
tees is Congressman l.. B. Hanna, Hon.
j. s. Watson and Judge Charles F..
Amidon.
President Creegan will give. the prin-
cipal address at the, dedication of the
Congregational church at Tolna, N. d..
tomorrow.
Rev. c. r. Adams conducted inter-
estingly and helpfully the Tuesday
chapel service. He quoted another as
saying: Failure is Impossible to the
one who has the right sort of friends"
Then Mr.. Adams went on to show how
friendship with Jesus Christ is of SUI
preme Importance in order to win the
best success.
President Creegan gave a practical
and very entertaining chapel talk
Thursday He spoke of those who
should receive our service and said
that we owed it to anyone in need.
whom we might be able to help. no
matter what his race, position or
character might be.
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Mrs. and Miss True entertained
few friends informally on Friday even
ing in honor of President and Mrs.
Creegan.
Professor and Mrs. Beaver enter
tanned number of teacher friends at
dinner Thursday evening.
Mrs Judith Crawford Buckingham
with her daughter and mother left for
her new home in Oregon last week.
A. w. orcutt is now teaching at
Lake Forest college near Chicago.
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Prof. David c. Wilbrath OF Milwau-
kee, Wis, has recently began his work
as instructor in biology. He is a grad
uate of the University OF Wisconsin.
where he specialized in biology and
botany. AS a teacher during the past
four years he has had excellent sue
cess in teaching sciences In the high
schools at Milwaukee y and Superior.
wis. Those VINO know Mr.. Wilbrath
have said that he is a thorough gentle
man, refined, dignified and courteous.
In extra school affairs such as social
events, debates and athletics he has
been interested and rendered valuable
service. Fargo college is fortunate to
secure a teacher Of such qualifications
and with high ideals, especially at a
time when science men are much In
demand.
The friends of Prof. and Mrs. ]. a..
Moore, formerly of Fargo college, are
pleased to hear Of the birth OF a
daughter, Marguerite Elaine, on Oct.
%, at Phoenix, Ariz.
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A recent letter from Miss Margery
j. Moore gives a most interesting ac-
count Of the touring she and Miss
Nina Pollock have been enjoying in
southern Europe. She writes from
Eisenach, Germany, as follows
From Capri we went to Sorrento
italy. AS you know this is the home
of Tasso and also Of Marion Crawford.
We wanted TO stay a week, but In
a4nad anant Aha night and In The morn
ing took carriage and drove to An