The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23

/ the exception of one who died a ma
| tural death.
The enthusiasm with which his
| short address was received atteSted to
interest it had aroused and the af-
lection with which the speaker is re-
| garded.
The next address by Richard E.
Wenzel of the class of 1909 stirred
the souls of all who heard him. 1t
was a masterpiece, as sincere as 1T
was fervid, and came straight from
the heart of the fine American citi-
zen who uttered it. Born in Berlin
he came to this country with his
mother when a lad of 10 years Of age,
/ driven by the press of economic con-
ditions. AS he played on the deck
of the big liner coming to America in
1893. he looked in wonder at the peo-
pie who gathered about flag he did
not know, the Stars and Stripes, and
he little knew that one day he would
stand before the audience of other
American citizens expressing his
whole hearted allegiance to that flag.
All that he now has or may ever hope
to have, education. home life itself he
owes to the free land of America.
Mr.. Wenzel then reviewed the work
of the foreign born American against
the background Of the history of the
United States from it's beginning, the
work that has eliminated "the hy-
phen," and has shown the German
citizens who have come as standing
always for the best good of America.
The Teutonic element is not the least
that has been drawn into the making
of this country. After speaking of
the valiant service these sturdy men
have given to their new country, Mr..
Wenzel. said: May we not trust their
sons?"
: There are Just as many foreign
born citizens now ready to verify their
VOW of allegiance to the flag If there
should be need. God grant that the
day may not come when we must fol-
law the fife and drum to the field of
carnage. May the world come to
learn that men were born to serve
not to slay. But from peace at any
price, may Providence deliver us, we
are not a nation too proud to fight
A country that isn't worth dying for
isn't worth living in. We can't afford
to waste one drop of American blood
for foreign possessions, but there is
no spot in America so small that it is
not worth being protected to the last
man."
It was an inspiring address, and
all those who heard it felt a renewed
confidence in the stability and the
| loyalty Of all Americans.
The last speaker Of the morning
was Rev. F. w. W. Pugh of Lari-
more. Mr.. Pugh was born in Eng
land and gave an interesting talk on
the difference between the economic
social and educational conditions in
his native land and the land of his
adoption.
The singing of the new North Da-
kota song. The Land of the Wild
Rose, the words by John +. Howard
and two different musical settings, one
by Paolo Conte were sung by the
Women's and Mems Glee clubs re-
spectively. The latter, by Professor
Conte. aroused much enthusiasm.
Other features of the morning were
the music number by the freshman
class, the winners of the Carney song
contest, and the music by the uni
versity band.
At the Founders day program yes
terday morning at the University of
North Dakota, announcement was
made Of the first four who are, chosen
this year from the senior class to
memberships in Phi Beta Kappa. One
sixth of the graduating class is chosen
each year for their high scholarship
and general high attachments.
The following were named by Pres.
F. L. McVey as having been accorded
this high honor: +
Miss Edith Youngberg of Grand
Forks. Paul Shorb of Surrey, Lloyd
B. Tendick of Fargo. and Miss Winni-
fred Nelson of East Grand Forks.
The names of the remaining one
sixth Of this years class to be chosen
will be announced at commencement
time,