The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-22

Journal Another recent addition Is
Skeat's Concise chronological Diction-
airy of the English language.
Thursday morning, in chapel, Presi-
dent Creegan spoke briefly about his
trip to Canada, and then took occasion
to deal with some Of the phases Of the
relationships between Canada and our
own country. He gave an account OF
the history of the movement for reci-
procity, and outlined the leading argu-
ments for and against the measure.
Several very pleasant events took
place during vacation. Tuesday eve
ming the members of the boarding de-
partment enjoyed a basket picnic in
the old library room. This was fcl-
lowed by after dinner speeches and an
informal programme. Every member
of the boarding department had the
privilege OF inviting one guest to this
informal gathering.
Easter morning was very pleasantly
celebrated at the dormitory by an
Easter breakfast. at which about twen-
ty people were present. The tables
were prettily laid and the breakfast,
which was preceded by the singing of
an Easter hymn, was in every sense
an enjoyable beginning Of perfect
Easter Sunday
Miss True entertained number Of
friends Tuesday evening.
The dormitory and dining hall are
filled once more and things are again
moving in their accustomed way.
Thursday evening Miss Perley en-
tertained the members of her depart
ment and few friends at a German
party given in the Y. NC. A. room.
After an informal reception, the Ger
man club gave an excellent programme,
consisting of musical selections, de-
CARNATIONS and charades. This was
followed by contests and general So
ciability, after which refreshments
were served.
This evening. beginning at s O'Clock,
the student committee will hold a Jap
anese social in the old library room,
which for the time being win repre-
sent a Japanese garden. A unique pro-
gramme will be given, after which re-
freshments will be served at small
cost by Japaneses lassies. The pro-
ceeds of the evening will be spent for
articles to be used by the student com
mittee at social events There is no
admission fee, and the public is cord
tally invited to attend.
Students and faculty join in SYM
pathizing with Mr.. frost in his re-
cent bereavement. the death of his sis
ter.
Attorney Pierce Butler of st. Paul,
who presided at the Fargo College ST.
Thomas debate. made the statement
that Mr.. Aronson of Fargo college was
the best student debater he had ever
heard.
The Philharmonic club was delight
fully entertained Monday evening at
the Waldorf dining room by the Fargo
College conservatory of music. The
affair was an after event Of the recent
music festival, the guests being those
who composed the big chorus which
rendered eAcSTpIS IIOHl the opera
Tannhauser, on that occasion. Di-
rector Boehmer of the conservatory
acted as POSTMASTER and the principal
speaker was Hon. George E. Perley.
In his remarks he took occasion to
highly compliment President Creegan
and Director Boehmer for the work
they are doing for music in the city
The proceedings closed very happily
with vocal contributions by Mr.. Bunce
and Mrs. E. r. Wright. The latter
was in splendid voice in, He Was A
Prince, and responded TO an encore
with Cowan's song. A Birthday. MT.
Bunce sang two German songs, one Of
ethem in response to a call Both Of
them were beautifully rendered. There
were 200 guests present. The tables
were tastefully decorated with pink
carnations.
The judges at the state oratorical
contest have been selected. and are as
follows: Prof. A. p. Hollis. of the VAL
ley City normal; Atty. Lee Coombs.
of Valley City; Supt. f. M. Sherarts,
of Detroit. Mimi