The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-06-10
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
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a world citizen he is president of the
Scottish society of America, and one
Of the world directors of the Peace
Foundation. It is Bryan's word that
Macdonald is the Gladstone of Ameri-
Ca" AS a busy man he is everywhere,
being in constant demand for public
addresses in Canada, United States, and
England. Indeed the week of his visit
to Fargo, sees Macdonald at the uni
versities of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Nc
Allister.
AS an editor Macdonald is a master
Of philippe. He is a preacher become
editor. His audience has become the
host Of those who read the Globe. His
language is biting, terse, vigorous,
modern, plain, clear, unmistakable, his
oratory compels. A highland Scot,
the pride of a highland mothers
heart, he has carried into a varied
and phenomenal career the burning
convictions and indomitable spirit Of
a Highland Scots training. The fire
that burned at Balaklava, the spirit
that animated a Wallace and q Bruce,
the valor that kept Scotland free till
a Scottish prince sat on E%ngland's
throne, are all Macdonald's. The note
of ptbroch is to him the call to bat
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business while the magnates even are
on the platform. He excoriates in
trigues with the plotters before him.
He Is fair but uncomprOmising. He
puts up his flag with the anne plain
ly writ thereon. He Is absolute fear
less because he feels the impelling
power Of the truth.
Macdonald is not an office-seeker.
Repeatedly have high positions been
proposed to him. Not unmindful OF
honor, he has felt 1t a greater privi-
lege to be free to work. A scholar
and educator, and editor and orator,
a preacher and prophet, the discoverer
and promoter Of some Of Canada's
brightest young men, a herald Of
democracy and decentralization. Mac
donald is a man North Dakota can not
afford to miss.
Academy Graduation.
Friday evening June 18th, at s
o'clock, will occur the graduation X
ercises of Fargo college academy.
Eighteen young people will receive
their diplomas. Glass day exercises
will occur at 2 p. m. on the campus.
The ogre of the academy the
past year has been highly satisfactory.
Although Fargo college does not seek
competition with the excellent high
schools Of the state, still the same for
tune awaits as in other institutions or
learning. The academy as adjunct of
the college aiding students in the max
ing up Of conditions and meeting the
needs Of such as by g feel debarEed
from the public schools, seems Still
an Indispensable factor in the college
group.
AS such is the case, Fargo college Is
resolved to do whatever is done in a
manner worthy Of approval. The ad-
ditional feature Of practice work,
adopted this year. adds to the science
rendered by the academy.
Senior Glass Day.
Senior class day at Fargo college
affords opportunity to these depart
ing students for a last fling and a last
farewell. Twenty-four young men
and women this year receive degrees,
and success has crowned their efforts
to enter the lists Of the worlds work.
ers. Five will enter leading univer-
stiles for advanced and profession
al work, seven will take pastorates
and twelve will teach, positions hav-
ing been secured. Fargo college has
sent out a goodly company Of worthy
sons and daughters, all OF whom nave
acquitted themselves with honor, and
some of whom have achieved note.
Commencement Speaker
The commencement speaker for
Fargo college. Tuesday. June Is, is to
be Rev. John Gardner, pastor Of New
England Congregational church, Chi
cage. OF English training, with Eng
lish sense of culture and discipline,
Gardner has won for himself and
holds an enviable place among the
progressive preachers Of that city.
He is a man worth hearing.