The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-03-24
Christine News.

Christine. N. D., March 24.-To The
Forum: The services Of holy week in
connection with the parishes Of Aber-
crombie, Christine, Colfax, and Rich
land commenced on Sunday with an
elaborate service at Abercrombie un-
der the auspices Of the young peoples
society. the exercises consisting of Sc
leCt music, recttatiOns, anthems. The
Rev. A. M. Lunde, pastor, delivered
a beautiful address on the omnipres--
enCe of God which was much enjoyed.
The members of the society and con-
gregation presented to Miss Alma
Tweto a magnificent set of hand
painted china and a purse of money in
token Of their respect and esteem and
appreciation Of her services as super
intendent of the Sunday school of Abb
ercrombie village.
BY request Rev. William Edwards OF
Christine delivered a lecture on Get
ting the Best Things Out of Life, en-
phasizing the Masters journey from
Bethpage to Calvary and the lessons
of the Eastertide. Two hundred and
fifty persons attended the services.
ON Maundy Thursday Rev. M.
Lunde held services in Christine
church and preached an eloquent SER
mon on the m~inistering spirit of the
Master. On Good Friday a special
service was held with the congrega-
ton of Colfax. On Easter Sunday the
services were continued at Christine
and Richland churches where the
Choirs rendered appropriate music and
the pastor preached two able sermons
on the bright side Of the resurrection
story.
The Norwegian United Lutheran
church has gained S5 per cent in mem
bership during the past year. There
are fOtfP voting npOD1p'a SOPiatfnc and
the missionary enterprise of the mem
bership is constantly increasing. Pas
tor Lunde's work Is highly appreciat-
ed.
r. w. Ego and his bride who were
recently united in the bonds of holy
matTimony by the Rev. w. j, Hutche-
son of the Broadway Methodist Bpis-
copat church, Fargo, returned here on
Wednesday evening. Mr.. Ego is the
assistant cashier of the Christine
State bank and his wife is one of the
highly respected members Of Fargo's
social circle. Local people are pleased
to welcome them. They are now at
home at the Almberg cottage.
A most interesting farmers institute
was held in the village Of Christine
on Saturday under the auspices of the
North Dakota Agricultural college Of
which the Hon. John II. Worst is
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general farming, soil and properties
and other important data was given
by the director, Professor Hoverstad.
Professor Martin spoke on dairying,
giving some very useful instructions
on the management Of animals On the
farm and the correct methods of MAX
ing the most out Of an investment in
stock values. A large number Of
farmers and their wives attended.
This Is the first farmers institute ever
held in this district and the farmers
and business men of the community
present at this meeting passed a reso-
luton In favor of having such an in
stitute as often as possible, at least
once a year.
Miss e Edwards, who is a teach
er at Addison, Cass county, is spend
ing her Easter vacation with her par
ents and sister.
This Is q festive season and u peo-
pie have fully enjoyed the blessings
and comfort of Eastertide. There has
been the happy Commingling Of friend
ships, the new Inspirations of home
life, and the upbuilding forces OF fra
ternAl brotherhood. Amid such scenes
as these we have all had a joyful
Easter. Cor. c,