The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-17
ELLIOTT SPOKE AT
FARGO COLLEGE
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THE HILL TODAY.

Fargo college chapel was crowded to
its fullest capacity this morning to
listen to the address of the distinguish
ed speaker, Howard Elliott, president
of the Northern Pacific Railway Co.,
who delivered a forceful address before
the student body, the keynote OF which
was courage. sincerity and accuracy,
as essentials of university training.
The speaker was fttingly introduced
by President Creegan, who alluded to
the fact that the eminent speaker had
worked his way through one of the
greatest American universities, which
fact should be an inspiration to the
college youth of the present day and
should give him courage and persist
ency to overcome obstacles.
President Elliott mentioned. in open
ing his address, his meeting DR.. Cree
gan at the installation Of President
McVey of the state university and
spoke a word of appreciation for the
work of the university. The remarks
which followed were replete with
earnestness and sincerity for the uplift
of the young people Of today and he
was given the closest attention. He
first referred to the opportunities of
youth and compared them with his
own college days, stating that his
ton work on the railroad during that
period had become a permanent job.
I'VE often think that we shall have
more leisure after college days." con
tinued the speaker, "but I have found
life grows buster. We learn many les
sons at school, but the great lesson the
necessities should teach us hat pa
thence and courage to cope with the
problems of later years and the abil-
ity to look things straight in the face,
without prejudice are vital questions
which are before us all. The lessons
learned in the mathematical re-
searches and in political economy in
u university training should be APP
piled to the practical side of life. The
violation {. the simple rule Of math-
ematics-two and two are equal to
four-has caused no end of business
and social disturbance. I have found
that business men as a rule are sin
cere n trusts have lied to change
the simple truth and to make two
and two equal to five or seven. 9th
ers equally wrong have endeavored
to correct this error by another-that
two minus two equals two.
zone of the great objects Of a uni
versity training is to teach us to be
absolutely honest and correct in con
illusions. and to exercise moderation
in thought and judgment. In college
the main business is to look after the
work and to lay the foundation OF
ones. character. While giving OF
the best that is in him to others, a
students main aim should be to make
the best possible use of his time and
instruction"
President Elliott closed by saying,
Make your aim courage, patience
honesty of thought and accuracy q
Judgment concerning existing condi.
tions, This is the doctrine that mus
be followed in our personal and pub.
lie life If we successfully meet tn,
difficulties that face US. Pluck win.
in the end"
After the prolonged and hearty ap.
plause Hon. Geo. r. Perley of Moor.
head cleverly expressed the apprecia.
ton Of the college for the inspiring
words of the distinguished speaker.