The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-06-15
FARGO COLLEGE NEWS


Commencement week has been un-
usually busy and unusually significant,
through being the celebration of the
tw~enty-hfth anniversary Of the founding
of the college. The faculty appeared
in cap and gown for the first time at a
ba-ccalaureate service Sunday after
noon at the First Presbyterian church
of Fargo, where the address was given
by Dr. Beard, one of the early presi-
dents of the college. Sunday evening
Dean Bowling delivered the annual adj
dress tothe christian associations of the
college in his church. The studio
tea given under the auspices of the art
department. in the library Monday aft
moor was a very pleasant affair.
Everyone regrets that Miss Hill, head
of the department, is to leave the coli
lege. Monday evening occurred the
presidents reception at the Waldorf:
the members of the graduating classes,
college, preparatory, art and conserva-
tory ais well as the members of the
band and orchestra, were the partak-
ers in DR.. and Mrs. Cregan's hospital
lty at a banquet. There were toasts
by representatives OF the various
classes, and several musical numbers.
The class day exercises Tuesday after
noon were among the most interesting
in the history OF the college. The cap
and gown, the emblems of seniority,
were passed on to the juniors, and the
traditional spade was also put into
their hands. A parting shot at Gid
friends was taken through the various
stunts some of the members of the fac
ulty and students were made to per-
form. Some were the recipients of
presents Of doubtful utility but obvious
significance. Tuesday evening the
conservatory concert took place at the
First Presbyterian church. The ON
mencement services Wednesday morn
ing at the First Congregational church
were very impressive. Musical num-
bers were contributed by Professors
Kurtz and Orr. and Mrs. Hubbell-Os-
born of the class OF 1903. No more
helpful address has been delivered be-
fore a. Fargo college audience than Dr.
Dewey's commencement address. A
class of fourteen, seven young men and
as many young women, received their
degree of B. IA. A class of eleven
graduated from the conservatory, two
from the art department, n Guy II.
Vande Bogart of the class of 1910 re-
ceived his M. A. for work in science,
The degree of d. ID. was conferred on
Rev. Mr.. Warner, Rev. Mr.. Matthews
and Dean Burieson, all OF Grand
Forks. In the afternoon the alumni
association held its annual reception FOR
the members Of the graduating class,
at which the following officers were
elected for next year: Ella Beckman,
president; Ira Slingsby, vice president;
and Margaret Mitchell, secretary
treasurer. This was followed by q re-
ception at the home of DR.. and Mrs.
Knowlton for all old students and
teachers Of the college who are in the
city incident to commencement. Many
old friendships were renewed, and the
affair was a delightful one for all. the
commencement dinner at Prizes nan
In the evening partook largely OF a his
torical and reminiscent character. A
Somewhat detailed history of the col
lege was given in a most entertaining
hammer by the Hon. Geo. r. Perley
who has been a truste for many years,
and has seen the early struggles of the
college for its life. DIR. Creegan acted
as POSTMASTER, and among those VINO
responded to toasts were w. B. Brown
Of Beloit. father Of Dean Brown; SUI
perintendent Barnes of Wahpeton. son
Of the frst president OF the college;
Miss Ella Beckman, Dwight simmons,
Professor Osborn of New York, former
IL of the college faculty. DIR. Suckney,
Hal Pollock of the graduating class;
Melvin Hildreth, DIR. Knowlton, Judge
Amidon and Dr.. Walters, the latest
member of the board of trustees. The
college OFCnGSIfa IuTIiiSh6u O. SptChNH1
programme and Mrs. Osborn ans two
charming solos.
The extempore speaking contest
Tuesday afternoon was won by Melvin
HiIdreth and James Sharp. Dean
Brown and Messrs. Yande, Bogart and
yowles acted as judges. Prizes of sic
and SO were offered. The highest
awards for scholarship in the gradu-
ating class Of the academy fell to
Miss Hin and Mr.. Plath.
Professor and Mrs. Osborn of Colum-
bia college were most welcome visitors
at the college commencement week;
Professor Osborn was formerly on the
faculty, and Mrs. Osborn, Q Hubbells
is a member of the class of 1908. Her
beautiful voice added charm to d
functions OF commencement week.
ON. Wednesday occurred the mar
rage of Gladys Aileen Taylor of the
class of 1908 to Willis Adams of Lisbon
at Gethsemane cathedral. One OF the
bridesmaids was Miss Margaret Mitch