The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-01
FARGO COLLEGE NEWS

The senior class play. The Mishaps
of Minerva, farce in two acts. which
was presented in the gymnasium on
Tuesday evening, was decided sue
cess in every way. In spite of the
rainy weather the attendance was
very good. and the audience proved a
very appreciative and sympathetic one.
Owing to the indisposition of Miss Lar
sen, Miss Amsdell was forced to as
notice. She outdid herself, and no one
could have known from her acting
that she had SO lately begun rehears-
ing the part The production reflects
great credit on Miss Amsdell who
trained the young people. 1t would be
difficult to make special mention with
out doing anyone injustice, Gordon
Watkins as Victor Brown, Royal HI.
Drummond as Harry Stevenson, Edith
CoIwell as Clara Sterling, Ralph Nc
MILAN as Mike Shannon, Beulah Ami
don as Belle Brantley; Miss Hanson as
Mrs. Wright, handled the more inn
portant parts admirably. Assistance
was rendered to the young people by
Miss True, faculty member of the
class, Mrs. Nita stephens, and Pro-
lessor wanner. The Fargo high school
orchestra furnished several selections.
During the last two days Of the
music festival there were no afternoon
classes at the college. A large num-
Der of the students and faculty at
tended the festival.
DIR. Stratton gave two more informal
chapel talks on astronomy during the
week, closing the series on the planets.
The last two were Uranus and Nep-
tune. The history Of the discovery OF
these two heavenly bodies was out
lined, and their principal Characters
tics touched upon.
1t will be good news to the people
of Fargo to hear that Rev. James L.
Gordon, pastor of the Central Congre-
gational church of Winnipeg, who made
such a favorable impression here dur
ing the state Y. M. C. A. convention,
has been secured to deliver the COM
n1encement address. 1t is a happy CO.
incidence that the address Is to be
delivered on DIR. Gordon's 18th we'd
ding anniversary. He writes that he
could not wish more pleasant way
OF celebrating the event. The address
before the christian associations of
the college will be given by Rev. J. M.
Walters OF this city.
Chapel services Wednesday were
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Snow, state In
REORGANIZATION superintendent Of
Sunday school work OF North Dakota.
In his address to the students, he
emphasized some of the characters
tics necessary for true success In life.
Mrs. Snow was also chapel visitor.
Mrs Roehmer Is entertaining her
son. Karl Boehmer. Of Montreal. this
week.
Miss Ethel Joslyn. who has been
sick with tonsilities. is able to resume
her work.
Mr. Catlin was sufferer from tom
silitis during the past week. but is
now able to attend classes.
The college debating team will meet
st. Thomas at Collegeville. Mimi, on
April s or z. There has been some de-
lay as to final arrangements, as ST.
Thomas makes 1t a rule not to meet
teams which include ladies in their
personnel. Consequently Mr. sharp
was obliged to take the place of Miss
Dart. The other speakers are Messrs
Aronson and Hildreth. who were on
the team which won against St Olaf
The college quartette report that
they were greeted with splendid au-
dience at Jamestown Tuesday evening,
and that they were very Hospitality
entertained. They also sang at Mont
pelier Monday evening.
The college takes pleasure In an
nouncing that Judge Amidon will de-
liver the commencement address at the
graduation of the preparatory depart
ment next June
1t has been decided that the college
library shall be open to students dur
ing the spring recess from to 8 b. nj.
daily.
Or. Dillon led the vi M. G. Al. meet
ing last Wednesday evening, taking as
his subject Medicine as d Life Work
DR. Dillon has spoken several times