The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-20
FARGO COLLEGE BOOSTERS
TELL OF WORK OF SCHOOL
Splendid GettOGethcr Banquet Held Last Evening at Which
Fargo Business Men Were Acquainted With Aims Of
School -GOrdon Made Eloquent Speech

beautiful peroraion. He said that the
degree conferred upon him by the in
stitution which was giving the BAN
auet last evening. had been OF the
greatest help to him and that he felt
he wanted TO do all he could In return.
He made an eloquent plea not to
cruelty the intellect of the youth OF
the land but to give everyone a chance
to meet on high and equal intellec-
tual plane where all could have the
same chance in the battle for exist
ance.
mo better investment could be
made" he said, for an individual than
an education. 1t will enable one to
lead a noble life. Every college is a
beacon light. shining bright on the
shoals of civilization and shining for
God and humanity
During his closing remarks, Dr.
Gordon paid high tribute to Col
Theodore Roosevelt as the type OF
American citizen admired by the sub
ject Of the Canadian flag across the
line. He also praised the name OF
Lincoln and many American men OF
great attachments.
Musical Numbers.
Following the address. two musical
numbers were rendered by George
Ralf Kurtz, head OF the piano de-
partment Of the conservatory Of music
OF Fargo college, and by Prof. Bert
rand Orr, director OF the conservatory.
The ovation given Mr.. Kurtz when
introduced by Judge Amidon demon
strated the warm place he has found
in the estimation OF Fargo's public
and music lovers. His solo on the
piano was well received as was also
the delightful vocal number OF Pro-
| lessor Orr. .....
Other Speakers.
Judge Amidon then introduced
Judge Charles A. Pollock, who filled
the place OF Judge n. C. Young. Judge
Pollock was enthusiastic in his praise
for the workers of Fargo college and
the progress which had been made by
that institution during it's lifetinle.
He told some historical facts about
the first location Of the agricultural
college at Valley City and the part
he had played himself by getting the
Institution established.
George f. Perley was the next
speaker and he told OF the pressing
needs OF Fargo college in order to
progress as the Institution should
| and that he hoped that all the busi-
ness men and public spirited citizens
of Fargo would see that the work OF
Fargo college was kept up the way it
should be kept up. His talk was filled
with a number Of spicy little With
cisms.
Dr. Creegan was the last speaker in
PRODUCED by the POSTMASTER. Although
his name did not appear on the pro-
gramme Of the evening, DR.. Creegan
said that he was really glad to have
an opportunity to be heard and reiter-
ate the. splendid sentiments expressed
by so many Of the able speakers who
preceded him. ~ ~
Letter Read From Hanna.
He read most enthusiastic and
interesting letter from Congressman
L. b. Hanna, now at Washington, who
expressed his sincere regrets at not
being able to be present last evening.
so that he could have the pleasure OF
hearing DR.. Gordon and assisting in
any manner toward planning for the
future of Fargo college
/ Congressman Hanna felt sure that
the people Of the city would respond,
as he knew the generous spirit of the
North Dakotans and that their pa
triotism would lead them to do much
for the college in order to keep it
progressive and abreast of the times
and other institutions of higher learn
ing.
DIR. Creegan then called attention
to some Of the young men and women
who were graduates OF Fargo college.
and cited the losing of the great
game for Wisconsin this fall on ac-
| count of the broken leg Of Charles
Pollock, Jr.
DR.. Creegan's speech was one Of the
best Of the evening.
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