The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-05
FARGO COLLEGE NEWS

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The college is already making pren.
arations for its new department of art
a hundred fine photographers of the
Worlds best paintings have been pur.
chased -, The class in the history Of
art has shown its interest by addins
q collection of 1000 excellent prints
70 be used as illustrative material
IN the study of italian art Recently
the members of the class endowed an
afternoon tea with its teachers. Miss
Morgan, when two hours were spent
IN mounting these pictures THE
Grass is enthusiastic in its work and
the course promises to become >
prominent one in the college curricu-
lum.
Inc social committee entertained the
faculty in the college parlors Mrs.
Boehmer read a very interesting art
icle on German Women in the Home.
She reviewed the condition of the
German woman since the earliest
time in the history of the country
down to the present day. and traced
her social and Intellectual progress
At the close of the paper many ques-
TONS were asked concerning German
ne and customs. Especially inter
esting were Mrs. BEGINNERS reminis-
cences of the Franco Prussian war.
The social committee through its
chairman next submitted recon-
mendation for organizing a faculty
round table, to meet, once a month.
which was unanimously adopted. Mrs.
Greegan was chosen chairman of the
committee to arrange for these meet
ings. Refreshments were next served.
after which the company said good
night.
Mr.. Stephens has been appointed to
conduct the orchestra at the opera
house for the standard plays still to
be presented during the present sea-
son. a.. III,
Mrs. Boehmer has been engaged to
teach regularly at the college during
the coming year. Her wide exper-
fence, both in teaching and along
general lines, broad culture and strong
personality are valuable acquitions to
our faculty. The college is very fort
unate to secure her services.
One week from tonight the Blue and
Gold will hold its annual entertain
ment, at which all of the college and
preparatory organizations will be rep
resented. The evening will be one of
general interest, and the organiza-
tions are expected to present some ex-
cellent numbers, humorous and other
VxyfuM a4A l.
to be desired as the proceeds go to-
ward the financial support of the
Blue and Gold.
Friday evening Pres. j.. H. Worst,
delivered the fourth lecture in the Y
M. G. A. course taking as his sub
ject, Mans Dominion over Nature.
The speaker told interestingly of how
human wants had been supplied
through the ages and man had tanned
wild animals, had procured medals, in
vented wonderful machines, and gain
ed control of the hidden forces of ma
ture. President Worst believed that
somewhere in natures immense store
house, existed some force greater than
any yet known and that the future
held great things, because of this and
the increase in efficiency of powers
now used. The hand of man has also
guided science to improve vastly
fruits and grains and in the coming
years marvellous thing would be &C
complished along this line and in
every industrial activity, for scientific
subJugation of the earth began only
about fifty years ago and so is now
only in its infancy. President Worst
was given hearty reception and his
words were listened TO with interest
ed and closest attention.
The establishment OF an art depart
ment in our college will be a factor
in the promotion of culture and refine
ment In our state and will give to
those who have natural artistic talent,
opportunity to test and develop their
ability and may start some on pro-
fessional art careers. The course that
will be offered win be similar to those
of the English schools and will be as
broad and Inclusive as college Of the
size, Of ours can support. Technical
instruction in drawing in charcoal
pencil, crayon, pastel, pen and ink,
painting in oil and water color, and
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