The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16

perfect, we highly recommend the
above party to be competent of operat-
ing, repairing and adjusting the above
metioned tractor. Signed) w. J. VII
Qiams, Service Dept, Moore Bros"
The most surprising test came when
a number Of students tried and passed
the steam engineering examination
given by International Examiners at
New York, and won certificates with
ally attempted by gas engineers.
The school has been extremely
fortunate in the class of men at
tracted. They have been, for the
most part, high grade, earnest and
active men. They came here to work
and have contributed much to the life
Of the association, being identified
with all its activities.
Under the supervision Of the su-
p~erintendent and director, the men
were organized into q permanent club,
which met each week for a literary
and social evening. Several banquets
and debates have been by
them from time to time. Fifteen Of
the students were also enrolled in q
Bible class and a study class, using
Dean FIsk'S challenge Of the
Country"
At the close of the school the twenty
five remaining students readily found
positions in garage work, repairing
and operating tractors. Ten others
will operate home tractors and motor
cars. No difficulty is being found in
placing these men, n it is they who
are making a reputation for the
school.
The school has demonstrated its
practical value in fitting men for a
needy field, under expert instruction
and in the helpful atmosphere of the
Young Mems Christian Association.
Gas Tractor Needs
A practical course in Electrical
Engineering is suggested which can
be taken a Of in connection with
the gas engine work, and which
should find a ready demand. Several
Of the cooperating firms have been
consulted and heartily pledge their
support to such an enterprise. II the
enrolment Is to be properly taken
care Of ext yea and the proposed
high grade course in electricity added,
greater shop room must be provided.
Every student in this years classes
has gone out a booster for the associ-
alton and the school. At least one
half Of them plan to take more work
and their enthusiasm promises to
double the enrolment for next year.
The school has become a strong feat
ure and is filling vital need and
should be we'll cared for.
Reading and Study Rooms
The Educational Department has
charge OF the reading room, which has
been well used. A few changes have
been made in tn class of magazins
selected, which have met with geuer-
al approval. Twenty-Five high grade
magazines. ten daily newspapers, ten
religious weeklies and county papers
from all parts of the state come to our
tables. A number OF patrons have pro-
nounced it the best selected rading
room in the city and the entire list
OF materials has been approved by the
National Reform Bureau.
We hope to see an appropriate
magazine rack installed soon, which
would tend to preserve the magazines
and give a heater appearance to the
room, '~. -"."
Looking Toward Next Year.
There is much promise for the busi-
ness mems courses next year. Many
business men are just beginning to
see the need for a practical course in
credit management. The local credit
men are awake to it's value and have
pledged their. support to this class.
We think a class can be offered to
meet their needs along this line.
We hope to retain Professor Fisk's
services again next year and offer an
even stronger course in public speak
ing for business men than was COM
Quoted this year. This should be or
ganized into q regular study club
with occasional banquets and toast
programs.
A demand for a cours in window