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LITERARY Loyalty ': What Nature Told Me Thoughts On Education...

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Preventives and Cures for, Homesickness. .

Keeping Our College Grounds Neat.

Knowledge is Power. ..' ~ALUMNI NOTES Notes.'

Psychology in Music.

Organizing The School Snapshots of Lutheran Church Work.

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MINN •• SEPTEMBER

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LOYALTY You've heard the call of "loyalty" Throughout our country wide, Of sailors fighting on the sea And soldiers side by side; But "royalty" of which we speak Is of a diff'rent hue: Our college welfare we do seek, That she mean much to you.

If you should come.to this our school, A weary hill you'd climb; But let not your ambitions cool; It's an well worth your time, For when the tedious top is gained, Spread out before your eyes Lies wealth of beauty, all unfeigned, In Nature's fairest guise.

But Nature does not reign supreme; Here knowledge also lives.

The Word of God here makes minds keen And us true wisdom gives.

Then let us work to make our school _Stand_ouLamong~th.e_b.est,__~_ _ _ 'And make each one a better tool To face the world's hard test!

A. S. '22; E. R. '25.

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we came, the faster the stars, one by one, began.J:9-vanish, until-~ ~ finally they had all disappeared, as if they wislied to show respect to the sun; and well they might do §O.~-~, Higher and higher rose thatbig flaming ball of fire, first only _~eepin.z_Q_ver~the trees and hUlS, then rising higher and higher until, finally, the whole mass=was visible. Even the tops of the hills seemed to be..aglow, and the small, white-winged clouds, floating about, were tinged with a beautiful pink.

Opposite the sun there was a wonderful woods, clothed in its, deepest shade of green. The hills which it covered seemed to be a vast green carpet. It was Nature in all her grandeur.

What an entirely different view was offered somewhat nearer! .Here were the factories, mills and other large buildings of a city.

But nothing of beauty was there, only brick walls and smoke.

It was then that I realized fuNy what an incapable being man is. All of his ability and all of his work could not begin to compare with the beauty and wonder of the Almighty God. What man is there who could form anything one mite as beautiful as the sun? Or, what creature could even attempt to make anything one-tenth as grand as the forest-covered hills? ' Not this alone. Let us compare these things as to their worth.

You may say that the sun and hills do not clothe and feed the children of the earth, as the work of the mills does. This thought is entirely wrong. No mill or factory could exist if the sun did not shine to furnish it material, and no factory could long exist without the lumber of these trees. " " " .

True it is that factories and mills ate a great improvement made by man. They are useful, whereas the ereation of God is both useful and magnificent. , The sight of this alone, made a deep impression upon my mind, and the more I think of it, the more lasting is the impression.

E. R. '25.

THOUGHTS ON EDUCATION On the morning of August 31, the teachers andscholars of Dr. Martin Luther College assembled in chapel to take up in the name of God the task of .a new year of school work. It was gratifying to teachers and students that such a large class of new students had enrolled for the ensuing year. We have grown in numbers these last years in a most satisfying manner. However, it is not so much a --.....__ ._~_ma.tter of growing in numbers.cas.it.is __thaLw.e-constantl~eep~ aim in sight. ' All of the, young men, and women that began, the work in our institution this fall have a ,~efinite aim' in view. ,k. large .number of the young men are prepanngLthemselves to be able to serve our church as pastors some day; B~"far the larger number 9f scholars ' â&#x20AC;˘.' ~,ip.tending t,~serve the :chul'c,',.i~th~ c,apaeity 0, f paroch,ial;,~Cb!OoI. " . ~Fi.ers. , Besides. these tW:Q cJ, '." : ~b.~ a~ 0th~rf) wh9'.WlShl.tp" p~l>are, fer some other, prCi).fes&ihn,. bUi.tAire~king to epttUn; ,_ :::' : <:. "

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necessary training in a christian high-school. Whatever the future work in life may be, all"of the young men and women are seeking an education. What does this mean? What is a true education?

What are its aims?

Education with a definite, fixed aim we find ever since the ancient times. The Greeks fostered an education for a distinct purpose.' They thought they had achieved the highest possible ideal in education. If a Grecian boy had learned to appreciate the beautiful in all things, the beauty in literature, in art, in architecture, in nature, then educatiQu-llad_to their es1imatiillb:JulfiUe<L ~--Ttits purp-Use.--------.._-----'. ---- -The old Romans had a clear aim in their educative system.

It was to make a Roman fit for the service of the state, to make him a keen, cunning army leader, or a shrewd statesman versed in Roman law, fit to manage the affairs of the state. _ Everyone will readily admit that these systems of education had their serious faults and shortcomings. Their aims were wrong.

But most people will be ready to state in the same breath that our present-day education has progressed far beyond that of these People. Let us investigate. We have in our American commonwealtha huge system of education, supported and controlled by the state. It is admirable in its scope. It is carefully graded from the primary class through the grades and the high-school up to the work of the state university. It lacks little in equipment. Financially it receives all that is coming to it. And yet, we hear from all sides that the results achieved are in no way commensurate with the effort -and expense involved. Something is wrong somewhere.

Men have given-the matter deep thought. Even Mr. Edison has come forth with a panacea for our public school-education. He finds that the one -thing needful is a thorough training in music and the arts. Others who are to -be taken more seriously realize thatit lacks an agency for moral training. They also are suggesting various means to supply the deficiency.

What is wrong with our American schoolsystem? And why do we Lutherans go to every sacrifice pos~ibJieto maintain a school system entirely independent of this public school? In education more so than in any other undertaking you must know from the very start what you are intendingto arrive at, what you are intending to produce. Having that as a clearly defined basis, the entire work will be shaped according to .it, Upon it the motive and the spirit must stand as a rock and foundation. What is the aim of our state schools?

- â&#x20AC;˘i On this question we may receive.a motley, collection of answei-'s: But if we look .at them more closely, we realize that they may be briefly summed -up in the words of Herbert Spencer: "How to live that is the essential question for us. Not how to live in the ~eJ:e material' sense only, but in the widest sense. The gen~r~l problem.that comprehends every special problem is'the right ruling ~; eonduet, in all, directions Under all circumstances. In what way:f;Q . treat th~body: in what way to treat the miIj.d;in what way: to m~ ! .I

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age our affairs; in what way to bring up a family; in what way to behave as a citizen; in what way to utilize all those sourcesof happiness which Nature suppl'ies: how to use all of our faculties to the greatest advantage of ourselvesand others; how to live completely.

And this being the great thing needful for us to learn is, by consequence, the great thing education has to teach. To prepare us for complete living is the function which education has to discharge; and the. only rational mode of judging of any educational course is to judge in what degreeit dischargessuch function."· .

We all realizehow much influenceSpencerhas exerted ineduca--~~-tionaI prfficil'les~<?f.Am~n(!an~S'ch~olmen, hOfV--Strg.ngl~isjp.e~~ permeated the SPIrItof our American schools. To gam a livelihood, to be able to utilize the sources of happiness that Nature (l) supplies, - nothing beyond that!

What then is our aim in education opposed to this aim? No one can state it better than Paul has stated it in Timothy 3; 17: "That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." Here is definitelystated our aim in education. It states an ideal that reachesfar beyond all things earthly, far beyond anything that the human mind can conceiveof, for God has created it.

This aim in education is so high and lofty that there is but one means of reaching it. That one means Paul also states in the very same chapter, in the preceding verse, when he says: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." That means is present in our schools,and is the one thing needful. That makes for superiority over any schoollacking it.

In our education we are not concernedin the first place with things temporal, but with things eternal: not with things that pertain in the first instance to the intellect, but that pertain to the heart; not with things in this world, but with things in the world to come. It shan be the one purpose to establish the right relation between sinners and the true God by faith in Christ Jesus, and to build up in such faith strong christian character.

Given this, all other things coming under the scope of education and pertaining to this world will come by themselves. A christian, cognizant of the grace,of God, will endeavor in every way to develop his faculties and use them to the glory of,God and ·to the advantage of his fellow-man. That makes for thorough work, no matter where such a person is placed. That makes for the best citizenship possible. That will produce love for work.

That will lead to a clean life and instigate the desire to have and followhigh ideals., 'This aim in education we receivedfrom our God. To reach it; ·needs more than human skill, strength and wisdom. It needs : divine power to achieve.. AUthis can only be accomplishedby the · aid of the HollySpirit, May He guide teachers and' pupils, m~y · He imbue both with zeal and strength in order thatthe.school-yesr.

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EDITORIAL STAFF V. Albrecht, Editor-in-Chief.

Miss A. Sievert, Associate Editress-in-Chief.

H. Hackbart, BusinessMgr. E. Kuehn, AlumniEditor.

L. Tsehirley,Asst. Bus. Mgr, Miss E. Roeder, Co-Ed'.Editress Miss I.Wilbrecht, Exc. Editress. L. Lehmann, LocalEditor.

K. Oswald,CollegeNotes Editor. G. Albrecht, Athletic Editor.

1. Lenz, Joke Editor.

The summer vacation has passed and we are again back at college, full of new strength and ambition to tread the wearisomeyet joyous path to our set goal: May God with His ever loving hand guide us on as He has so far done, for without Him all efforts are vain.

We, the new editorial staff, feel that it is a responsible duty which was laid upon us, when editing the "Messenger" was intrusted to us. We feel as yet quite incapable to perform this duty as it ought to be done. Yet let us not despair, for the student body, the alumni, and all readers of the "Messenger" will most assuredly help us to the best of their ability.

PREVENTIVES AND CURES FOR HOMESICKNESS No, this is not an advertisement for bitter medicine, greasy salve, or pills as large as a cranberry. Such means will never cure homesickness,because this peculiar sickness is not a physical one.

It is an ailment which grips the soul, an ;-anguish which seizes the .heart, and a force which detracts the mind and throttles all saneactivities of the intellect... Sinceintellectual-activities are hindered,

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a student must use preventives 'and cures.to overcome this ailment.

What will bar the way of this stealthily approaching, unseen power?

Homesickness, that ailing condition of the soul, like all physical disorders must be treated in its first stages, so it may be cured.

The students of D. ,M. L. C. have excellent means which win have a healing influence upon that ache of the heart and soul.

Companionship is offered our students through their roommates, class companions, and school comrades. What has a' more soothing power than asmile from a passer-by, or a . <" 'Hello, friend,' and 'How do-you-do?' " 'How's the old world treating you?' " Secondly, New Ulm offers all lovers of nature plenty of entertainment in the form of moving pictures, ,only these moving pictures are more wholesome than the, "movies," and tlie one seeing the pictures, must do the moving, for the screen is found in fields and woods, and hills and dales. : The third entertainment is offered through our library. By means of it, you can commune with Aristotle or Churchill; you can take trips to Egypt or remain in the surrounding regions of Minnesota.

Last, but not least! The members of our faculty have always sympathized with the homesick. They have spoken words of fatherly encouragement knowingly and unknowingly.

All these helps stimulate ,the wiH-power to action, and clear the way for earnest but happy working hours.

A. E. S. '22: KEEPING OUR COLLEGE GROUNDS NEAT

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Why should we keep our college grounds neat? In the first place, because they have been intrusted to us students by the synod.

We are not paying a cent for the use of any of the buildings. Therefore, we ought to show our gratitude by keeping everything in first class condition. Many students seem to think that as long as it is not their property, they can do as they like with it. Let us not look at it in this manner, but consider it as our property, and thus take. care of it as we would of our own.

Secondly, we ought to keep everything 'as neat as possible, because considerable remodeling was done during the. summer months. The halls and our studies have been oilpainted, SQ as to make them look more like home; the floors have been oiled and a gas heater has been installed in the bathroom ofthe boys' dormitory ..

Now we need not rely upon the janitor for hot water. 'bet us i ~pp~late these improvements by taking the best possible eare of them. . '.. ' i;l:\SUy, let t!& keep evecytpin~ neat ~nq clean for the ~k.e of ~lllW~ and san\tatu)l'l.,. Life IS .cert:alnly more .P1ie~t Ul. ~ ~e~t and ~\ea.nl'lace,~than In QpE'l which It'! covered. Wltlt :tilth. , . iu •. now,. how. WIll we reaeh our goal?, .We Wlll t.a;~e~ lOO,kp;t our. own rooms. first. Arethey swept·t;hqrough,y e:very, morning!

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Is everything arranged orderly? Are we careful that none of the woodwork or the walls an. scratched or marred in any way? Next we will go through the hans. Are they clean? Yes, they are spick-and-span after they have been swept by the janitor, but it doesn't take long before we find peanut shells, cigarette "butts" and scraps of.paper, lying here and there. Let us avoid this in the future .. Now we WIll go on the campus. Here, under some of the windows of the boys' dormitory, we find everything imaginable: -from large boxes to smau scraps of paper. Why not put these things into the wastebasket to be burned?

In short, let us try our utmost to keep the whole couege grounds, inciuding all the buildings, neater and cleaner than ever before.

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KNOWLEDGE

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Knowledge is the clear perception of any subject or thing. It gives man the power to act on all occasions in life. Without it, he would not be able to do anything. To gain knowledge should therefore be our aim. Benjamin Frank\in wrote in one of his pamphlets, "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."

Let us then consider the interest which knowledge pays.

Many men are dependent on their knowledge of certain things in order to make their living. They have a certain occupation, which they pursue, and they must be acquainted with every branch of it. He, who would be an electrician must know something of electricity. He, who would be an artist must know something. of art. Thus it is in all lines of work One must "know" before he can act. Then only will he have the power to do it properly and exactly. Knowledge means dollars and cents to people.

It also puts men in position to Iead others. We have many examples of this in history. For instance, George Washihgton became the leader of the Revolutionary forces and afterwards the first president of the United States. He performed these tasks very wellindeed. Why? Because he "knew." Ignorance would 'have made him a failure, Another man, Abraham Lincoln, a man of wisdom, guided our government through the maze of troubles during the Civil War. Such men as these have amply proven the saying of Franklin, quoted above.

A great number of people have become better citizens by acquiring knowledge. One of the aims of public instruction is to make both young and old fit members of the state. It enables. them to appreciate a good government. It prepares them for service to the state. It heips them in solving public questions, and, above all, it does much in making the entire community a safer and more pleasant place to live in. Ignorance is one of the causes of disorder, lawlessness, and crime. Intelligent citizens are an asset for. every nation. They furnish the power. . . .' . ,rhere is; however!. also .that knowledge whic? is a po;w~rlfot: the 'bfe to come. ThIS IS the .knowledge of Christ and- hIS work'

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of redemption. God says, Psalm 111, v. 10, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." Even the most educated man is to be pitied unless he has this knowledge. Everyone should make it a point, first of all, to know Christ. Onlythen will'helive in eternity.

Students, labor conscientiously to acquire knowledge, first spiritual, then temporal, and you will, in the end, be wenrepaid.

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The graduates of "1921" are located in the following places: Edward Bradtke, Hustisford, Wis.; Siegbert Bergemann, Wis. Rapids, Wis.; Esther Fritz, Fairfax, Minn.; Erna Hinz, Elgin, N. Dak.; Adeline Mittelsteadt, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.: Leona Moeller; New Haven, Indiana; Anita Schimmelpfennig, Sparta, Wis.; Edward Schmidt, Boyd, Minn.; Irene Schnitker, Waukesha, Wis.: Katherine Schriefer, Kenosha, Wis.; Godfrey Schulz, Burlington, Wis.; Erna Sitz, Medford, Wis. .The three graduates of "Tertia," Alfons Engel, Victor Siegler, and Alvin Raduenz, are continuing their studies at Watertown, Wisconsin.

The Alumni Association was organized on the afternoon of June 14, 1921. Officerswere elected as follows: President, Herbert Sitz ('16); Secretary, Huldreich Klatt (,06); Treasurer, Theo, Metz ('18). Twenty-four graduates were present at the meeting, The Association has promised more news for the next Messenger. It will also send out a circular of information to an graduates.

A. Gerlach ('16) formerly of St. Peter, Minn., has accepted a call to Grand Rapids, Michigan.

G. Glaeser (,20) has changed his address from Cudahy, Wis., to Neillsville, Wis. .

The Messenger is proud and happy to have the honor to publish four happy events which took place since the last edition was taken to the printers office; namely, the marriage of H. Luehring (,17) of Sanborn, Minn., to Marie Yackel'of the same city, on August 18; the marriage of Geo. Meyer (,15) ~o Irma IWal~her~t Medford, WIS" on June 14; the marriage ot p~W J\.olan9,er ('l6) to M~ta:

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Frank at Bay City, Michigan, on July 12, and the marriage of Eugene Pankow (tertia) to Bertha Uhlhorn at St. James, Minnesota, on May 15. .

Herbert Sitz ('16) made a trip to Arizona this summer. We hope he enjoyed the vacation.

Fred Meyer (,13) formerly of New Prague, Minnesota, has accepted a call to Arlington, Minnesota. . .

Caroline Steffenhagen accepted a call to Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Aug. Dierks (,19) was married to Bertha Hakeneis on Sept. 8, at Fulda. He Willteach in West Bloomfield,Wis. On JuneLd, Walter Johnson ('17) was married to Frieda Fuelle at Green Bay, Wisconsin.

E. Backer ('14) is now instructor of music at the public high schoolof Sidney, Nebraska. , Prof. Richard Albrecht celebrated his 25th graduation anniversary last June. The faculty of D. M. L. C. surprised him on September 16, and presented him with a Webster's dictionary and stand. The evening was spent enjoyably. We wish Prof. Albrecht the best of luck and hopehe may enjoy many moreyears ofteaching.

PSYCHOLOGY IN MUSIC (The following treatise was read to the faculty' of the Wisconsin Con.servatory of Music, Milwaukee, Wis., January 17, 1920 and is printed in booklet form by the Art Publication Society, St. Louis, Mo. It is herewith reprinted as an ~id and guide to the music students of the Dr, Martin Luther College, New UIm, Minnesota.)

Psychologyis the science of the mind or the systematic knowlledge and investigation of the genesis,'powers and functions of the mind. Psychology is today rgearded as the fundamental science, the sciencewhich must shape the methods of studying and 'teaching every other subject. Correct scientific knowledgeof the mind and of its several modes of activity,. together with knowledge of the nervoussystem, is at the bottom or everything pertaining to methods and substance of educationalwork. Teaching became a scienceand assumed a normal and rational' form only as psychology furnished 'the mative and prepared the way. In recent days it has come to be understood that psychology stands in most important relation to music and the study of music.

One has often thought, universities, seminaries, and colleges bring forth teachers for the grade and high schools. Upon graduation, these teachers leave their institutions with at least an elementary training in psychology. Conservatories,colleges,and academies of music'also prepare teachers, to spread and cultivate a' noble art which is.so near and dear to us. To do this successfully,is it not essential that they should have a knowledge of psychology? The thought has often come to me, why is this subject not introduced into the schoolsof music? . Nevertheless, how, when and where are questions which ;1.shallforsake,ami,,have"them,answeredby:someone.'.. ,.,:

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A musician, as such, may have a twofold stand. He may be instrumental in producing the sound of music or he may be the recipient of the same. He can be either one of the two. On the other hand he can be both at the same time. To be in such a state, each sound and healthy human being has been provided with that which shall be the first chapter of my treatise.

"The Nervous System" is the mystic borderland between the realms of the mind or soul and the physical universe. To be understood, I shall compare the nervous system with modern means of communications, the telephone or telegraph. The nerves are the telephone or telegraph cables. Through these cables the various phenomena of the outer world find an inlet to the mind; and the ideas-and emotiens.of.fhe .mind.and.soul.have, an.outlen.into.the physical world.

The nervous system consists of two, main parts, the cerebrospinal axis and the sympathetic (ganglionic) system. The cerebrospinal axis is divided into brain, spinal cord and nerves. Foremost in importance is the brain, a large mass of nervous matter which fills the cavity of the skull. The spinal cord is that cable which is contained within a kind of tube in the spinal column and extends through the whole length of the same. From the spinal cord numerous small trunks of nerve fibres radiate which are simply called nerves. The nerves ramify from the spinal cord in pairs, thirtyone in all. They are classified as motor and sensory. The former carry the commands of the wiil outward to the muscles, giving rise to the various movements of the body and its members. The latter convey the stimulations of the nervous end organs inward to the interior and finally to the brain, giving rise to different sensations.

The sympathetic system is composed of several distinct groups of nervous ganglia. Nervous gangpia is a mass of nerve tissue containing nerve cells: in short, its a nerve center. The centers resemble a string of beads. Many, many of these strings are distributed all over the body. It is thus clear that the sympathetic system serves to connect the various organs of the body with each other, All of them are again connected with the cerebro spinal system, thus bringing every part of the entire organism into complete harmony. .

The five senses are the servants of the mind and the bodily organs serving those are eye, ear, nose, throat, and skin. To the musician the eye and ear are of greatest importance. Permit me to illustrate the function of one of these organs in connection with the cerebro-spinal axis. Imagine yourself at the piano with a composition placed thereon.. Your object is to read the thing at sight.

The eye perceives the printed matter. An image of the same is earned along the sensory nerves inwardly to the spinal cord and up 'the same to the brain. This is the kingdom of the mind. 'This 0xalte(l ruler reigns, sends out his message through the spinal cord.

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endorgans act upon the muscles. The result will be that- Mr. Pianist will place his hands upon the ivories, strike the same and, produce tones which are represented on the printed sheet, All thisoccurs in such a short time, that one has not even the slightest opportunity' to. think of what has happened. Such occurrences, as just related, happen every second in our daily life; yes, even many, many in each second. But hDWmany of us would StDPto. realize and think of the mental processes involved in this complex phenomenon. If, however, the mind perceives images and sense impressions day after day, week after week, year after year, we should think that the brain would be overburdened to. such an extent that the mind would SDDnhave to. abdicate and take refuge somewhere e1se, as. some of the i!illlerialists in the recent war had.._tQJ}o_~ThiÂŁ-.hriJlgs me to. my second chapter. . _.

"The Concept Mass." Concepts are ideas formed in the mind from senseimpressions by thinking, reasoning, etc. Our state of consciousness at any moment of our existence consists of concepts; and without concepts there is no consciousness, By means of our senses a great variety of impressions from the outer world are brought into. the mind as material from which to. form ideas. When we think of all the objects that pass before the eye and the sounds that enter the ear, and when we realize that each one of these thousands and thousands of nerve excitations leave their impressions in the mind, ready to be called up at any moment into. a distinct CDncept, we begin to. realize bDWvast and varied the store of material for concepts is. These concepts do.not stand isolated, but each one is related to. others of the same group, and indirectly, to. all others.

No single concept can stand alone. They all form a numerous family between the members of which there is a natural bond, To this great family of concepts the name concept-mass is given. The German psychologists call it Conceptions Masse.

In this concept mass the DIdideas are always by far more powerful than the new, because they are firmly established, rooted in.

The new ones come in as individuals, not yet acquainted and fortified by the network of relationship, The process of imparting knowledge is not simply bringing new facts into. the mental storehouse, but, it is the processof assimilating new ideas in a growing concept mass. This means that the successive items of instruction must be brought into their normal thought relations in the mind of the pupil. To do this, it is necessary for the teacher to. study the individual lives of his pupils and then adopt his instruction accordingly. The hit or miss way of giving instruction, is psychologically wrong. The teacher must get acquainted .with. the inner life of the pupils, must imagine herself or himself in the place of the pupils and try to. 10Dkat things from their point of view.

Furthermore the teacher must find out the pupils' prejudices, their likes and dislikes. Then will he adopt his instruction to the needs of the case. He will put each new fact into. its proper relation with other facts already there. He wil'ltry to organize and systematize the items of knowledge inthe.pupil's mind .. For-instance, in,taking,

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up a new composition the teacher will introduce the name of the same and the name and life of the composer. He will then relate the story which underlies the title, if such is the case. After this he will explicate the form, key and time signature and then go into analysis,etc. If he will then proceed slowly and in parts, he will teach logically and psychologicallycorrect. That is why I have such a strong faith in the ProgressiveSeriesof Piano Lessons. This has been compilednot only by great pedagogues,but also by master psychologists.

As educators it is our mission to form correct concepts. If concepts are wrong and defective, as is the case in the untrained pupil; it is our business to correct and improve them. You all know from your own experience, what this means. However, if you receive a pupil from another teacher do not tear out erroneous ideas by force. It may be injurious to the pupil and former instructor. If, for instance, you state to the student that his former instruction or only points in the instruction have been false, the result Win be that he win feelsorry for the time and money spent.

Furthermore and what is most dangerous, he may acquire no faith in his new teacher and a teaching staff in general. The teacher must thereforeuse other methodsto accomplishthis purpose. Therefore, upon the principle of concept-mass, as heretofore explained rest the facts ofhabit and memory. The formershall be the heading for my next subtopic.

Habit-Webster says, "Habit is the voluntary tendency or aptitude to perform certain actions which are acquired by their frequent repetition." Prof. Wm. James, former psychologist at Harvard University says, "Habit from a psychologicalpoint of view is a new pathway of dischargeformed in the brain, by whichcertain. incomingcurrents tend to escape."

The phenomena of habit are familiar to everyone, and may bestudied every moment of our consciouslife. The oftenerwe walk over a given path, the more marked, the more deeply worn, the: harder and smoother it becomes, and the safer we are to keep on walking in that path. The oftener w~ strike tones correctly the safer and smoother we will becomein playing them. We can thus see that habits are due to pathways through the nerve centers and nerve fibres. Currents from outer stimuli pour路路into the mind through the. sense channels. Having found their entrance they must find an exit. Upon their departure these currents leave their traces In the paths they take. Traveling frequently upon these paths, these traces become more and more grooved in and do not eaj'!ily disappear. Let us remember that all impressionswe receive, all objects we behold, all sounds we hear, all thoughts that pass through our mind, leave in our nervousand mental being permanent results. This, dear reader, is the physiologicalbasis 'ofhabit.

But what has habit to do with education? Rousseau says, "Education is nothing but the formation of habits." If this is the case, it becomesour duty, as teachers, to mould habits, or to break them up, as the 'case may require. If the pupil is taught conscien-

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tiously to practice and play correctly he will keep on playing correctly. After a· while correct practicing and playing .grow into a firm . habit. From this you can see that habit may be good or bad. Out aim is to foster the good and avoid the bad. Why should we avoid bad habits? The old Grecian flute teacher knew the answer. \ Whenever he received a pupil from an inferior teacher he charged double fees. The old flutist knew that it takes twice the time and even more to eradicate bad habits than to build new and correct ones, therefore the double fees. What a difficult task to correct bad habits! The grooves and ruts have become very, very deep and hard in the nerve cells.

Mistakes in the pupil's playing are usually nothing but bad habits. In recital performances you all have observed pupils making mistakes which had in fact occured long, long before in the course of the pupil's preparation. Permit me to relate one of my own experiences which I happen to recall. During the last season one of my pupils played a Sonatine by Clementi. The second movement of the same is in three-eights time. In the course of preparation he had formed the bad habit of holding out the last note only one beat instead of three and immediately went over into the last movement. Instantly I got busy to eradicate the mistake, patch and plaster the wrong groovesin the nerve cells by correct repetition.

It did not come to my notice again. About a month later the pupil appeared on recital, Everything went fine and I thought he is going to come out alright. Sure enough, at the close of the second movement he held out his last note bjit one beat and jumped into the closing subject. Here we can see that the bad habit had taken root. . The grooves' were permanent. Although being moulded, plastered, patched and cemented during the course of preparation, they were uncovered in that nervous state of anxiety on recital night. I do not claim to be an authority in psychology, but, as a teacher, I think that the forming of habits is the most vital question ·inthe educational field. To play or sing correctly is to dosomething good habitually. Mary Wood Chase knew exactly what she was ~ying when she stated "Never make a mistake." She knew exact1y what bearing a mistake or a bad habit had upon the tiny delicate nerve cells. She knew that bad habits are like diseases and in the Courseof time become expensive things. It takes a lot of will power, patience, time, money and annoyance to get rid of them. An ounce <If'prevention is'worth a pound of cure.

When and where are the first habits formed? In the very firS't lesson. .The vel'Y first lesson is .the crisis lin the pupil's fife. The very first lesson ieaves behind in-the' cens of the nerves a permanent disposition which will act in later months. and years, as has been lbculeated in the first lesson.,,j),ur will must say, "The first, step should be perfect, and all subsequent steps shall faithfully eDPY the first. As. has been shown in my case, every repetition of irnwrfec:, .tioil is not only a loss in itself, but it delays and makes. more Qifficult therformation of right habits. A Russian maxim S3:ys•.'~Habits,a~ a: necldace of pearls: untie the·knet 'and the whole.wit) unthread~'" ,

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It may not be superfluousto say that the teacher's character an..

personalityhave a great influenceupon the formation of habits.

To my notion it is not sufficientto form habits in the studio only. We must give advice for the work done at home, where six days of the weekare spent. One of the first questions I ask.a pupil is, "How much do you practice?" The second is, "How do you practice?" The latter is however by far the most important. I could just as wellask, "How do you form correct habits'?" I know the pupil would not understand this. I ask you: "How should we teach our pupils to practice or form correct habits?" Answer,by leading them to concentrate and practice slowly at first. The former is by far the most important. These words, concentration and slow practice, are so simple that it often takes the pupil years and years to fully comprehend what they really mean. Lucky is the teacher who receivesa pupil that can concentrate. If so, the way to form habits is opened. When the pupil concentrates all the energy of mind, heart, and hand upon his work, successis absolutely assured. Charles Dickens says, "Whatever I have tried to do in my life, I have tried with all my heart to do it wen. What I have devoted myself to, I have devoted myself completely."

Dickenshere reveals himselfas a master of concentrationand thereby bases his quotation on psychologicalground. The result of this concentration,namely his works,can easily be seenby every scholar of literature.

To get the pupil to concentrate is a matter whichevery teacher should give ample thought and consideration. What means have we-to obtain concentration in our pupils work? There are three.

The most important is none other than systematic training of the ear. If the student is to hear a tone, a successionof tones, rhythmical beats, he simply can't do anything elsebut concentrate. Howard Wells says, "If ear training work is made a part of a student's routine, it will develop concentration. Too much cannot be said about the value of concentration especiallyin musicalwork." The secondmeans is the application of differentrhythms, repeated notes, holding of notes, the re-arranging of accents, etc. When a pupil plays a phrase, section or sentence of a composition for the first fewtimes, it may be said that he concentratesin his-firsttwo or three trials of the same. After this the concentration gradually vanishes and the process of playing becomes more and more mechanical.

To guard against this vanishing concentration various rhythms accents, etc., are of great importance. The Progressive Series of Piano Lessonspresents this factor to the pupil especiallyin Lesson 29 and others. Thirdly, we must advise our pupils how and when to practice. We must not tell themto practice once a day, and impatiently look at the clock continually to see if the hour is soon over. A half hour with concentrated thought is better than two hours with weak dissipated thought. Edward McDowellconcentrated so intensely that he had to rest three or four minutes after every fifteen minutes. of, work. . Jacobsohn, a violinist of the former i. i generation, said that he practiced only one hour a day. This hour.

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was so intense in nervousexertionthat he was completelyexhausted.

We must advise the pupils to practice in short laps, I shall say Qf about twenty to thirty minutes. Henry Holden Huss, in talking about hobbies, says his favorite hobby is to practice in short laps.

During the course of the day the pupils should endeavor to bring in several such periods, morning, afternoon, and evening. Of these. the morning period should be the longest, the one in the evening the shortest. Furthermore, we shouldadvise our students to systematize their practice. Beginningwith technical scale work, this should be followedby work that is new,then by such measures in compositions that are extremely difficultand need isolation etc., till we come to the evening hour which will not require a fresh and alert mind. If it is possible for us to come in contact with the parents and have them insist on such Systematicregularity, we will be a member of a noble alliance. (Much can be done by means of a note book and should be done, especiallywherethe parent pays for the instruction.)

Systematic regularity is therefore another feature that will lead to the pupil's success. Such is our aim as teachers.

Through the above means we will help the student to concentrate, and concentration will lead to good habits. Of courseall the aforesaid presupposes a great will power. No one can become a musician without vigorouslywilling to be such.

In looking over the lines of this paragraph, we shall clearly see that concentration and systematic regularity lie at the bottom of correct habits. If habits are formed correctly and these recalled and repeated day after day, our mind willcometo such a state where voluntary effort in exercisingthese habits, will be unnecessary. If such is the case, habit has been transformed into memory. This shall be the concludingchapter of my paper.

Memory-As stated in my treatise on the conceptmass, memory is closely related to habit. All impressionsand sensations coming into our mind from outer stimuli leave their trademarks or grooves in the brain. We are not consciousof all of them at one and the same time. The faculty by which we retain .the knowledge of previous thoughts, sounds, impressions, and by which we are able to recall them is called momery.

Memory involves two chief mental processes. The first is the power of retention, that is, to keep and retain past experiences.

The secondis that of recall, or reproduction. These two are related very closely,so that retention is not memory alone; but, there must be a recall of percepts, experiences,etc. Retention may be called the passive side, and recall the active side of memory. The physiologicalbasis of retention is the same as that of habit. You will recall that I mentionedthe fact of habits leaving grooves,ruts in the .nerve centers after any experience. Such is also the case in Retention. On this account no single item of mental experience can ever be annihilated, though it may never, never return to consciousness.

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minds respond to every touch, but retain no permanent mark. .Minds of such class recall their past experiences with great difficulty. . The activity of memory is greatest in childhood. It has wisely been said, that a child learns more in its first ten years of existence than in all the remaining years of a lifetime. This is because the brain substance is then in its highest degree of plasticity and re.taining capacity; therefore our reason in having the pupil memorize the very first composition and all valuable material thereafter.

This will keep the pupil on a continuous path of mental development: The activity of memory reaches its climax at the age of twelve, after which it gradually declines. Then comes the period of equilibrium, when a person can do no more than hold his own. In the age of manhood memory is stationary. This does not mean, that after having arrived at the age of twenty-one, the time for memorizing has passed. From a physiological standpoint, memory stands still during manhood. If in this age memory is not controlled, as is the' case of memorizing at, old age, it absolutely is at a standstill. In old age the activity of memory shows a rapid decline.

Memorizing, then in short, is nothing else but methodical mental development. Rachmaninoff, Godowsky, Hofmann, Gabrilowitsch, and others certainly have a better memory in their old age than they had in their youth. The fact that Olga Samaroff has all the thirty-two Beethoven Sonatas at her fingertips, plainly shows that memory can be trained and developed, while that of the average person declines rapidly after the age of twenty-one.

The readiness with which past events are recalled depends upon the number of paths or grooves made in the brain by the wide range of experience. The facility to recall depends very much upon association, which I have not given a special treatise here in my paper.

A few lines shall explicate the aforesaid. With association we mean the close connection of facts, thoughts, concepts, percepts, etc.

Prof. James says, "The more other facts a given fact is associated with in the mind, the better possession of it our memory retains."

You can all recall the instance where one of your pupils played from memory. All of a sudden he lost tract. Nine out of ten times he did not go on where he stopped. but went back to a certain bat, phrase or sentence and renewed his attempt, the trial in the association of tones. This repetition was due to the fact that the chords or tones associated with the one where the pupil was derailed, were not firmly connected in his memory. He endeavored to bridge thâ&#x201A;Ź chasm where the association had been torn asunder. The secret of a good memory therefore lies in the formation of many associations related with that which we care to retain. This is . accomplished by thinking much, in a systematized way. Facts, tones, thoughts, etc., should stand associated in the mind according to their inner relations and not in a fantastic manner.

Whether we have a good memory or not depends very much uP,OJlthe manner in which we learn the things we wish to retain, ,~pd not all together. upon .endowment, . Do not say ~o YO'llr.;pupill Try and play compositions SO and SO from memory within a week}' . "<

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If SO, he will naturally and luckily start at the beginning and not at the tail end, but hue ends his knowledge of memorizing. The result of such method will be, that the pupil will drum away mechanically until he can play his little piece "by heart:" (an expression which I do not fancy) but his playing lacks understanding and expression.

No-the pupil must memorize systematically, divide his composition into movements, sentences, sections and phrases. The phrases must again be divided into groups of two measures. He must try to associate thoughts and tones with others already in the mental storehouse. Compare sentences or sections in the middle and last part of the composition with those of the first, to seE-if they are the same or in what respect they differ.. When the pupil has done this he is ready to memorize each hand alone, later combining them without reference to the text. The latter will require absolute concentration and mental discipline.

This kind of work shouid be done in groups of two measures.

When a section four or eight measures respectively, has been memorized, the whole should be repeated the same with sentences and movements later on. (The mode of memorizing, as outlined, takes especial reference to the beginner. However, for the more advanced pupil a knowledge of harmony plays an important part.) Every fact so deposited in the mind, as above given, is easily recalled, because acquired systematically.

There are great differences among individual memories in respect to facility of recan. Some are naturally gifted with a fine memory, while others must struggle all their life time to retain what they have gained. But whether a memory be good or poor, it is capable of development. A person never knows his possibilities until he tries. (Something has been said on devciopment in one of the foregoing pages when I compared the memory of artists with that of the average person.) Thurlow Weed, a famous journalist, said that his memory was like a sieve. His method to improve was simple, but effective. Before retiring in the evening, he recalled all of that which he cared to remember, Indistinctness of mental image, haziness of perception, lie at the root of many a bad memory. When the impression is clear, distinct and vivid, it will be readily reproduced. To this belongs order and classification.

Classes are always few, individuals many. To classify and systematize requires close and hard, earnest study. Without careful study there is no mental growth. It may not be superfluous to say that concentration and attention lie at the bottom of careful study: as is the case in forming good and breaking up bad habits.

There are three kinds of memory. ear, eye; and finger. A certain musician fosters this kind or a combination of memories while another makes use of another kind. . The one which is best adapted to che individual is the one which should be applied. However the essential form of memory, without which no one can possibly play well, is the tar memory. Whenever a player's memory -is unreliable, or when he has-trouble in acquiring certain things . difficult to remember, mnemonics or mnemotechnics must be applied.

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By menmonics or mnemotechnics we understand the memory aided by the association of signs and rules.

After the student has worked up a repertoire it is his mission to keep the same. To study and memorize for the sake of forgetting again after a while may be compared with carrying water in a cracked tumbler. An old Latin maxim says, Repetitio est mater studiorum."

Weed, the journalist, says he recalled every night before he retired.

In conclusion I will say that my essay has given only a short treatise of that which is so essential to every teacher.

We graduate students.

They will instruct others. Ifthey wish to do this suc-. cessfully they must know and apply the principles of psychology, hence the importance of the study of psychology.

However, one of the greatest aids of today; in regard to methodic and correct teaching is the Progressive series of Piano Lessons which is not only edited pedagogically correctly, but also psychologically, (March 19; 1921.)

Emil D. Backer.

ORGANIZING

THE SCHOOL

Not all parochial school teachers are fortunate enough to have a janitor.

Indeed there is much work which if left undone would make the school room an unbearable place and very unsanitary.

Who sweeps your floor, cleans the blackboards, gets the water, empties the waterfountain in the evening? Who builds your fire and carries in wood? The good old days are past when the pupils were on the "Look Out" to do some work for their teacher. Many are making the best of efforts to a void heIping the teacher, yes, even refuse to do it. And the teacher must devise some way and means to employ their help. If it were left for him to do both the school and janitor work, he might soon become attached to the latter and get a good paying job in some institution.

(This would be possible, however less probable.) At any rate, a teacher can spend his time more profitably.

To solve the problem above set forth, I have found it very practical to organize my classes into one body called "The School."

We looked upon the body "The School" as a body of people; a little community.

With surprise you may learn that all pupils are in favor of having a tidily appearing school room and grounds, as well as being concerned a bout almost everything as soon as they discover that they are being taken into consideration and called upon to help serve, and serve systematically, that is to say, in a way which they can really appreciate.

It will be necessary that the teacher puts the situation up to them with a suggestion to .orgauize, adopt a constitution and govern themselves according to it. ' The following 'will serve as a constitution which with certain modifications can he made suitable for any condition and com-.: munity.

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CONSTITUTION Preamble.

In order to assist in maintaining a goodschool,to learn to carry responsibilities, become acquainted with laws of organization, we the pupils ofthe Schoolof.. organizeand establish this constitution.

Art. 1. Membership.

All pupils of the .. members of this body.

Art. 2.

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Officers and Their Duties.

Section 1. The officersof this organization shall consist of a Referee, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and a Sergeant-at-arms.

Section 2. The Referee shaH be the teacher. He shall aid in giving parliamentary instruction in conducting a meeting, decide on disputed points and appoint a time for the meetings.

Section 3. The President shall preside at all meetings and enforce the constitution and by-laws.

Section 4. It shall be the duty of the VicePresident to preside in the absence of the president.

Section 5. The Secretary shall keep a neat and correct record of all proceedingsof each meeting. He shall read the minutes of each meetingat each succeedingmeeting.

Section 6. The Treasurer shall collect the monthly fees for paying the fire builder and sweepers. He shall at the end of each week pay those who have rendered such services. He shall also have a list of names and appoint in order for one week at a time, pupils to wash the water cooler twice a week, to wash the blackboards every Friday, to arrange the dictionaries and reference books every evening, to keep the table in a neat order, to sweepthe toilets and such other work as the school may deem necessary to have done.

Section 7. The duty of the Sergeant-at-arms shall be to re'mind the pupils of the rules prohibiting certain acts or misdemeanors on the play ground during recesses. If pupils ignore same, he shall report such to the teacher.

Art. 4.

Meetings.

Regular meeting shall be held; the time of which shall be set by the teacher.

Art. 5.

Election.

Section 1. Elections shall be held twice a year.

Section 2. The officersshall be elected by ballot. . Section 3. An officershall not serve longer than one term in the same office.

Art. 6.

Quorum.

Two thirds of the members ofthis organization shallconsti, tute a quorum.

Art. 7. Amendments.

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proposed amendment and a three fourths vote of all the members of the organization.

It may be necessary to organize your school in order to solve your janitor problem, but it is by no means the only end to accomplish. When I first adopted this plan of government, I had a problem besides. A few of the larger boys would pick out one or more who would serve to spend some of their accumulated energy as a kind of a "punch bag." When it came to electing the sergeantat-arms, I tried to use my influence as much as I could so as not to have my purpose detected, and had the most boisterous and biggest boy elected to that office. I was not a little surprised with the results. Henceforth none of the "big boys" dared to play their old "Gag" (so to speak) any longer. In fact, I never heard that they tried. Their leader was hand-cuffed in a way. He came to me for advice and applied his ability in the right direction and instead of a molester, he became a protector to the little and less robust pupils.

The teacher should also familiarize himself with parliamentary rules so as to give the president and other officers and the pupils practical work in conducting a meeting or at least teach them how to act in a regularly conducted meeting. It will be well to give necessary help to the officers that they may perform their work and duties wen. When they can do that, they will do it gladly.

Furthermore, this little plan of government is nothing less than a practical teaching of local and national government which will make the little citi zens realize the necessity of it as wellas apprecia te the same.

SNAPSHOTS OF LUTHERAN CHURCH WORK 1. The missionary work of the Church of Sweden is very suecessful in Central China. Hankow is the center of activity. The co-operation of seven Scandinavian and Scandinavian-American Lutheran missions has been secured.

2. At Purulia in Behar, India, formerly the German Lutheran Gossner Mission, but now an independent Indian Lutheran Church the large leper asylum has great success there. The superintendent writes of baptizing 114adults on January 28, 1921, and 35 children all lepers excepting six babies from untainted children's home, and three who are still with their leper mothers. At the Harvest Festival the offerings from the lepers amounted to Rs. 92 and 3281bs. of riCE-: 3. The English Ev. Luth. Synod of the Northwest of the United Lutheran Church in America has established a theological seminary at Fargo, N. Dak. It is called the Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary. It opened Oct. 6, 1921. This seminary offers the following courses: 1: A standard theol. c~>l.~r~e for coJlege graduates, leading: to thedegree of Bachelor of DIVInIty (B. D.) .

2. A standard theol. course not leading to a degree.

3. An alternate all-English theol. course. .

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4.路 A post-graduate course leading to the degree of Bachelor of. Divinity. . .

Practical and erective courses with credits are offered toLutheran pastors who desire special preparation for English work in: their congregations. The faculty is the following: The Rev. Joseph Stump, D. D., Pres. and professor of Systematic Theology.

The Rev. G. H. Gerberding, D. D., LL. D., professor of Practical Theology. , The Rev. H. B. Reed, D. D., professor of Old Test. Exegesis.

The Rev. Paul H. Roth, professor of New Test. Exegesis and Historical Theology.

The Rev. L. F. Gruber, D. D., Ll. D., Lecturer on Christian . Evidences.

The Rev. Wm. F. Backer, D. D., instructor in Bibl. History and Theology.

An instructor in Sacred Oratory (to be eIected.)

4. Europe has her Second Reformation now. It was predicted that the great upheaval in Europe would cause a turning away from the Church when people realized that the war was one of Christian nation (7) against Christian nation (7). As a matter of fact, almost all Europe has shown greater interest in religious matters, and this indicates that the future is beginning to appear brighter than before. One instance of reviving Church spirit which was in bondage of the State is the extent of the interest taken in the Luther-at-Worms celebrations throughout Germany.

In Hanover, in particular, 80,000 persons marched in procession through the streets, meeting afterward at a public square to sing Luther's hymns and hear addresses from men of prominence. The celebration lasted three days, during which time an orchestra of 600 cornetists was used repeatedly, and two choirs sang, the first composed of several thousand boys, the second of a like number of men. During the Hanover celebration, thousands of placards and posters, an of a religious nature, were displayed. The event was an indication that the spirit of genuine Christianity is abroad in Germany and is still effective.

The Swedish legation at Washington, D. C., is contemplating the erection of a Swedish Lutheran church. Architect Birger Hammeren of Brooklyn, N. Y., has been named to carry out -the plans, The church is supposed to have a seating capacity of about400, and the building alone will probably cost $50,000. The general plan of the church is to be sent from Sweden. The vestibule is to have a model of the ship "Kalmar Nyckel," which brought the first Swedish immigrants to America, in 1638, only eighteen years after the Pilgrims set foot upon New England soil.

6. Olaus Petri was one of the chief leaders in introducing the Lutheran Reformation into Sweden. The latest movement in his .honor is the proposed erection of a Lutheran church to his memory in .Helsingfors, Finland, by the Swedes. The prime mover. of the project is Pastor Haken Ljunge, who has applied to Archbishop

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Sodeltblom. for assistance, and the bishop has heartily recommended the project to the MissionBoard of the Lutheran Church of Sweden.

7. The Countess von Hallwyld of Stockholm, Sweden,recently made a liberal donation to the German Lutheran congregation jI) that city. She donated in all 145,000 crowns to the German Home, 25,000 to the German school fund, 25,000to the support of the poor in the congregation, 25,000to the Fuhrmann Society, and 10,0()0crowns to the Deaconess Association.

8.. The Rev. E. Mappes, a recent graduate of Concordia Theo. Seminary, St. Louis, Mo., was ordained missionary to deaf mutes. He is the thirteenth missionary of the Missouri Synod, among the deaf mutes. ' 9. Prof. A. Veiser of the Augustana Lutheran College and Normal School, Sioux Falls, S. D., has just published a new book entitled "Lutheran MissionWork Amongthe American Indians."

10. The Rev. Otto Becker, formerly of Moosehorn,Manitoba, Canada, a member of the Ohio Synod, has accepted a can as missionary to the Kurds and is now on his way to his new field of labor.

11. The Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, Mo., has in press the complete "Concordia Triglotto," which means the "Book of Concord" in three languages, namely, German, English and Latin. It is intended as a volume for the student.

12. Those who desire to make a thorough study of Martin Luther will do well to read the pamphlet of Dr. Preserved Smith, entitled, "A Decade of Luther Study," which is now published by the Harvard University Press.

13. There are 81,500,000 Lutherans throughout the world, according to the first volume of the Lutheran World Almanac, which has just been issued in connection with the. world-widecelebration of Martin Luther's pronouncement before the Diet of Worms, 400 years ago. The Church which bears Luther's name has 41,689pastors and 29,373deaconessesin all lands where it conducts servicesfor Godand humanity.

In America, it is estimated there are between 15,000,000and 17,000,000 baptized Lutherans. In 1920 there were 3,756,000. enrolled members and 10,375 ministers in this country. The ~utheran congregationsin this country number 15,000.

Two 'states, New York and Il[inois, have more than 1,500,000 'Lutherans within their borders. Pennsylvania is fifth, with 773,918.

Min:Q,eSQta and Michigan have more than a minion each. . . In 1920, the Lutheran churches of this country received by ipfant baptism 113,556,by adult baptism 6,668, by confirmation ~'7,529,and otherwise 67,716, making atotal access on of.275,000.

The total loss by death and otherwise was 104,500,leavmg a net gain of nearly 171,000in 1920. . â&#x20AC;˘ 14. The Lutherans of Erie, Pa., have purchased a house and klt in the heart of the Italian district, which is being remodeledinto: a chapel and parish house. The total cost of the property, including the remodelirrg,willbe!about $12,000. On the evening of July 31st,' the fiFSt divine service was held. The; church is called the HolY" I

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Trinity Italian Lutheran Church. The Rev. Fortunato 路Scarpittij superintendent of the United Lutheran Church Italian Mission Work, is the pastor. .

15. The state of Washington has 3 Lutheran educational institutions-the Pacific Luth. Theol. Seminary of the United Luth.

Church, at Seattle, Spokane College of the Augustana Synod at Spokane, and Pacific Luther College of the United Norw. Luth.

Church at Parksland, But with a territory more than one-third larger than Pennsylvania and a population nearing a million people there should be plenty of material and room for them to grow, and for other Lutheran schools to be planted in other parts of the state.

16. The Internatonal convention of the Walther League was held at Milwaukee, Wis., from July 17th to July 21st. It was a cheerful, optimistic gathering of young people of the Synodical Conference. The watchword was "Service." The business sessions were held in the Plankington Hall with its fine orchestral organ.

The topics presented at this convention were: 1. "Christian Duty in the Am. Commonwealth," by Hon. Otto Bock, assistant U. S. District Attorney, Denver, Colo, 2. "What the Walther League Needs," by the Rev. Walter A. Maier, Milwaukee, Wis. 3. "Foreign Mission Opportunities for the Walther League,". by the Rev. R. Kretzschmar, St. Louis, Mo. 4. "The Problems of Young People's Work," by the Rev. P. E. Kretzmann, Ph. D., St. Louis, IY10. .

5. "Opportunities for Work in the Church," by the Rev. Paul Lindemann, St. Paul, Minn.

6. "Lutheran Parish Schools," by Prof. C. W. G. EHrig; Dr. Theo. Doederlein, Chicago, Ill., spoke about plans of organized medical relief work in connection with foreign missionary activities.

Dr. Doederlein sailed last summer for India. The Rev. Geo. C. .Koenig, Brooklyn, N~ Y., addressed the convention regarding the "personal touch" campaign for the Lutheran Sanitarium at Wheat Ridge, Colo. The WaJther League assumes the responsibility for the support of the followingmissionaires in foreign lands: The Revs: H. Levihn, G. Schroeder, B. S'rasen, Max Zschiegener, H. Theiss.

Four of these men will work in India and one in China. The Wheat.

Ridge Sanitarium in Colorado was declared a free-from-debt institution. The official organ of the L卢 agueis called "The Walther League Messenger." . 17. Within the bounds of the Synodical Conference a Deaconess Association has been called into lifa. The headquarters and the main office of this Association is in Fort WaYl12~Ind. The purpose of the Association is the following: 1. To educate and to train Lutheran deaconesses for the care of the sick and the poor in the congregations of the Ev. Lutheran .

Synodical Conference and for the ministry of mercy in the charitable: institutions and in the home and. foreign mission 'work of the. 'Syn-: : odical Conference. ' .

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Motherhouses and other institutions to promote the purposes of the Society.. . .Any communicant member of the Synodical Conference pledging himself or herself to an annual contribution of at least $1.00 may become a member of this Association. Only such girls or widowsare accepted as pupils (probationers) in the Deaconess School as are members within the Synodical Conference, have the necessary schooling, are persons of Christian piety, irreproachable character, and good health. As a rule they must not, at the time of their admission, be under 21 and not over 36 years of age. Their application must be accompanied by a certificate of their pastor and a certificate of health by a physician. The full course of studies extends over three years. Trained or registered nurses who desire to join the Sisterhood of Deaconesses receive a shorter course. Every probationer receives free tuition and medical attention in case of siclrness. Every pupil is on probation for three months. After having faithfully served the period of probation, she will be admitted as a member of the School of Deaconesses, and.after having passed a satisfactory examination, she will be accepted as a member of the Sisterhood of Deaconesses and will be entitled to all its privileges.

The Deaconess. at the time of her admission into the Sisterhood, promises that she will be faithful and willing in her calfing, but otherwise she makes no special vows; she is also at liberty at any time to sever her connection with the Association of Deaconesses. The Deaconesses enjoy the following advantages: 1. An appropriate salary whenever they are engaged in the service of the Association; 2. Privileges of home in the Motherhouse , whenever they are out of work; 3. Free medical attention in case of illness; 4. Maintenance during life. .

The officers of the Deaconess Training School are: The Rev. Ph. W. Warnbsganss, president.

The Rev. J. W. Miller, vice-president.

The Rev. J. R. Graebner, secretary.

Mr. Aug. Freese, Sr., financial secretary.

Mr. Charles Scherer, treasurer.

Rev. H. C. Luehr, Messrs. Aug. Becker and Lewis Schmoe, trustees.

18. In Chicago, there are 229 Lutheran churches with 90,100 members. Lutherans number 3.6 per cent of the population, exceeding Methodists and Congregationalists combined, and equaling the total of Presbyterians and Episcopalians.

19. Ground has been broken for the new Lutheran Memorial Hospital at ,Hoddon and Kedzie avenues, Chicago and the work of building will soon begin. The structure will be six stories high and will cover an' area 1l0x142 feet. It will be erected by the Chicago Lutheran Association and will be dedicated to Lutherans who-lost their lives in the World's War. It will have 151 beds.

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A large amount of the proposedcost has been raised through private subscriptions, and the balance is to be solicited from members of the churches in the Missouri Synod of Northern Illinois.

20. The Rev. Ernest Eckhard, Battle Creek, Neb., has been elected statistician of the Missouri Synod, with an office in the Coneorda Publishing House, St. Louis, Mo. Rev. Paul W. Spaude, Mason City, Ia,

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With the opening of the new school year, the new staff has -..____~ __ .aJs()_commencecLltsworkfor the -future ryear. May-we-ha-ve-the__ ~_ success that our predecessors had!

We received the Commencement Number of the Augsburg Echo. The cover design is plain, yet very attractive. The picture on the first page greatly receives recommendation and should not be overlooked. This picture produces a good impression on your readers and gives them a fair knowledge as to the size and beauty of your college.

The valedictory should receive, considerable attention. This is exceptionally well written and certainly expresses the point of view. By reading it carefully considerable may be learned. But how and, in which manner" Let us study this more closely. Their motto was: "By constant climbing We gain the crest; Life gives no time for play and rest."

The author points out that the order of things has greatly changed in this world. These changes are especially distinctive in men's distrust of the' old order; and in a feeling of necessity of cutting new paths. Much ground has been cleared for the planting of seeds of a new world. The growth will be, slow, a gradual constructing-constant climbing! But what does he mean by saying, "We gain the crest?" ,He tells, us that "When one has gained the state and position that permits him to exercise his powers tothe utmost extent inbehalf of humanity, he has gained the erestl But why is it necessary for one to be always forging ahead, never hesitating but ,ever and, everlastingly up and doing? The second 'line sf the motto .brings us the answer, namely: "Life gives no time for 1?layand rest." ,And because life is so serious! that it gives us .no time for play and, rest, we must ,Ix: constantly climbing. We can ~ow clearly see,tha:t Ithe motto qesglqa,tes the, secrets of successful I ",llfe:namely; ~lwp1;>~ec~-;-:--;tI1e ~rest;the.means of gammg thatcrest=. , t

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constant climbing; and, last,. the incentive to earnest endea vorthe seriousness of life, it gives no time for play and rest.

Your. department for "Locals". has a peculiar style, It starts about on the lower half of a page. Turning this page to continue reading on the next side, alas! We just see advertisements.

On the second page is the continuation of' the Locals. Is this your way of writing it? . Probably it happened by mistake.

But at the same time it destroys the neatness and order of things.

Your Jokes are headed "Nuff Sed." But they have no special place.' They are pushed in between the Literary Number.

Why not have more jokes? There are always some jokes to be had in an institution, You have no Exehangerror-College Notes Department.

We presume you omitted it on purpose, as this is a Commencement Number: But if you haven't these departments; why not institute them? We hope they will appear in the next edition.

"The Augustana Mirror," Sioux ;Falls, S. D., "Luther Echo," St. Paul, Minn., and "The Black and Red," Watertown, Wis., were also received by us. We hope to see somernore during the ~new-scn:ool year. ~_~

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Many improvements have been made during the absence of the students in tho summer. A fresh coat of paint was applied to the Recitation H~H,the rooms in the Dormitory, and Prof. Wagner's residence, which was m.oved to the east of the Dormitory. The bathroom was also repaired and repainted.

Last June a rumor floated in the air to the effect that Mr. Schriefer would resign. We, however, still find him at his old occupation. .

Mr. John Roeder, who was appointed janitor last year, is now busily chasing "Mr. Dust." . Mr. John Loeffelmacher is again at his old job of firing the furnace.

As the number of pupils has increased greatly, compared with that of a few years ago, Prof. Reuter found it necessary to buy two. new pianos for practice purposes.

Under the able guidance of Prof. Reuter the following program: was rendered by the students, at the close of school: 路1. Instrumentalsaetze a) Overture Freischuetz, 2 pianos, 8 hands C. M. v. Weber b) Cavatina, Orchester J. Raff c) Fruehlingslied, 2 pianos, 4 hands, A. Henselt (E. Sitz, I. Schnitker) 2. Gemischter Chor a) Waldeinsamkeit .

Fr. Abt b) L卢 tMusic and Song be our Pastime St. GI'over 3. Duet for Piano and Organ a) Immortellen (0. Stelljes, S. Bergemann) J. S. Bach b) 0 lieb, so lang du licben kannst F. Liszt (E. Roeder, I. Schnitker) 4. 0 God, Hear My Prayer--::for Chorus of Mixed Voices.

(Organ: G. Schulz) A. Gretchaninof ,5. IlTrovatore, Violin-Solo (Prof. A. Schaller) Verdi..Singele'e 6. Female Choir. ' a) Springtide ' , .W. Bargiel,

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(Piano: O. Stelljes, Organ: S. Bergemann) b) Meine Seele duerstet nach Gott, Soprano, String Quartett and Organ (G. Schulz) Mendelssohn c) Jugend, with String Quartet, Flute, Clarinet, Bells, Piano and Organ F. Reuter 7. Mixed Quartet and Small Choir. a) The Long Day Closes. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .A. S\illivan b) The Woodland Calls. .. .

Rhys Herbert 8. Gemischter Chor. a) Sturmbeschwoerung J. Duerraer b) Willkommen, 0 seliger Abend Volkslied c) Das Wandern : K. Zoellner 9.' Duet for Piano and Organ. Scherzo Capriccioso .. A. Ouilmant (E. Roeder, G. Schulz) 10. GemischterChor. Psalm 100, Jauchzet dem Herrn, alle Welt Menselssohn On Wednesday morning, June 15, thirteen graduates.reeeived their diplomas, At this occasion the following program was ren, dered: 1. Choralgesang=-Lied495,1-3 (Organist: A. Schimmelpfenning.

2. Schriftverlesung und Gebet. .

3. Dreistimm. Chorgesang (Sopran und Alt): WandIe gettOst,

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4. Ansprache=-Prof.J. Meyer; Wauwatosa, Wis. 5. Choralgesang=-Lied495,9. 10. (Organist: L. Moeller.)

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Schumann Romanze, Op. 28, No.2 " Schuma.nn Waltz, Op. 64, No.2 C~in Etude, Op. 10, No.3. ... ..... .. .......... .... .

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Among the bright faces on College Heights, there are 16 new ones. They are as follows: Margaret Beisel, Canistota, S. Dak.: Gertrude Dey, Vegas, Minn.; Juliane Duesterhoeft, Hutchinson, Minn.; Lillie Giegling, Canistota, S. Dale.; Ethel Giziewslee,Goodwin, So. Dale.; Helen Heck, Modena, Wis.; Dena Husa, Lake Mills, Iowa; Gertrude John, Mankato, Minn.; Amanda Klevenow, Alexandria, Minn.; Gerda Koch, Reedsville, Wis.; Julia Martinson, Scarville, Iowa; Agnes Martinson, Scarvirie, Iowa; Irene Matthews, Blue Earth, Minn.; Viola Oetjen, Blue Earth, Minn.; Frieda Polchow, Hutchinson, Minn.; Ida Wachlin, Brownsdale, Minn.

Those who could not find room on College Heights and were not afraid to weather the hill are the following: Louise Harms, Cologne, Minn.; Florence Koehler, Wausau; Wis.: Lillian Linse; Modena, Wis. ' Hillcrest Hall could not supply enough bedrooms for the number of CO-Eds,so that two of the girls have set up their nights' lodging on the porch until it will get too cold. They will then move up to the room prepared for them in the attic. ' Because of the illness of her mother, Leona Engel could not return to New Ulm until Sept. 14.

On her way to Gibbon, Miss Lydia Winter visited her sister, Anna, on Sept. 2 and 3. iJuIiane Duesterhoeft and Frieda Polchow went to West Lynn, . Minn., on Sept. 3, and returned in the evening of Sept. 4.

Ethel Giziewski spent Sunday, Sept. 12, at her home in Goodwin, S. Dak. Why do we find "Johnny" only eating and smiling all of the time? Ask her!

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spring. The floorsof both stories have been varnished and the hall has been painted. Even your eyes becomealmost blinded by the many shiny, new rubbers in the;hall. But you ought not miss the sight of so many artistic ideas which have manifested themselves. this fall. Each room seemsto have its specificcolor plan worked out. Go to "0 so J01l.y"room and you will see shelves,curtains, and everything the same color! Visit "Cherry Chatter Chamber" and see how curtains and even the waste basket is blue and gold!

In one of the roomson first flooryou find bedspreads,curtains, and sofa pillowsall worked on' the same plan. Who can say that the daughters oLD. M. L. C. are idle during vacation months? Look at one of the bedspreadsin Cherry Chatter Chamber! That speaks, for itself. , Let us now travel up to the Girls' Room! That's about the same; except that it has one more book-case,and, perhaps, a "few" more combs.' .

Nora Leversonand Verona Messerli have left D. M. L. C. for one year to teach. WE wish them good successand hope to see them back again next Fall.

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The following are new students at D. M. L. C.'~ Emmel, Albert, Mankato, Minnesota.

Gehm, Herbert, Woodville, Wisconsin. ' Heinitz, John, Mountain Lake, Minnesota.

Heiser, Carl, Zeeland, North Dakota'.

Hoffmann, John, Mayville, Wisconsin.

John, Emil, Mankato, Minnesota.

Johnson, John; Raymond, South Dakota. I Koester, Arthur, Long Prairie, Minnesota.

Kroeger, Edward, Sleepy Eye, Minnesota.

Knoop, Karl, Carrixo Canyon, Arizona.

Lackmann, Otto, Long Prairie, Minnesota.

Larson, Burton, Sleepy Eye, Minnesota.

Loeck, Otto, Balaton, Minnesota .

•Mackdanz, Arnold, Hutchinson, Minnesota.

Mangels, FrederickDempster, South Dakota.

Mantel~ Liebhold, Zeeland, North Dakota.

Meyer, John, Wauwatosa; Wisconsin.

Meyer, Henry, Wauwatosa, ,Wisconsin.

Miller, Fred, Hoskins, Nebraska.

Neubert, August, Mankato; Minnesota.

Oetjen, Walter, Blue Earth, Minnesota.

Oswald, Hilton, New Ulm, Minnesota.

Rossow, Edwin, Lakefield, Minnesota."

Schlomer, Cad, Glenham, South Dakota.

Schriefer, Wm., New Ulm; Minnesota.

Schrioek; Dav:e,:.MQuntain Lake, Minnesota..

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Schweppe, Arnold, St. James, Minnesota.

Schweppe, Wm., St. James, Minnesota.

Schultz, Henry, Fairmont, Minnesota.

Sonn, Lester, Fond duLac, Wisconsin.

Sprengler, Ernst, Gibbon, Minnesota.

Suelzle, Andrew, Akaska, South Dakota.

Winter, Alvin, Westbloomfield, Wisconsin.

On June 19, Prof. Fr. Reuter gave an organ concert for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the mixed choir; members of the Ev. Lutheran St. Peter's church, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, of which Rev. Bergemann is pastor. The collection amounted to $104.34, which was donated to the Dr. Martin Luther College for the purpose of buying pianos etc. .

The new organ of the St. Paul's Lutheran church, Norfolk, Nebraska, of which Rev. Witt is pastor, was installed June 26.

A concert was rendered in the afternoon and evening by Prof. Fr. Reuter. .

Prof. and Mrs. Schaller were hosts of the Schaner family, who had gathered here for a family reunion during the week of July 4th.

Those present were: Mrs. John Schaller, mother of Prof. Schaller, and her daughter Ruth, and sons Egbert and Gilbert, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Rev. and Mrs. Herbert Schaller and family from Emmet, Minn., Rev, and Mrs. Edwin Sauer and family, Morton, Minnesota; Râ&#x201A;Źv. and Mrs. Edmund Reim and 'family, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Prof. A. Reim, Mankato, Minn.: Mrs. Seifert and Miss Esther Seifert, Mankato, Minn. Unfortunately, Rev. and Mrs. Winferd Schaller, Firth, Nebraska, could not be present.

The Ev. Lutheran church, Faribault, Minnesota,' of which Rev. Schultz is pastor, celebrated its 50th anniversary July 10.

An organ recital wasgivenin the evening by Prof. Fr. Reuter.

Prof. C. Schweppe and family:visited at Bowdle, South Dakota, and vicinity, during the ratter part .of July and first part of August.

Prof. Wagner and family visited in' Nebraska during the first three weeks of August. Wliile there, Prof. Wagner attended the Conference of the Nebraska District of.the Joint Synod of Wisconsin at Stanton, Nebraska, and delivered the English sermon at that place at the Missionfestival on Sunday, August 7. They returned via the auto route;' A. Newon, brother-in-law of Prof. Wagner, driving them over in his Overlal~d and spending a few days with them. . ,. . '.

On Aug. 11, Prof. Fr. 'Reute{played the chorals Iorthe ,fIi,netal services of Rev. Braun, Hutchinson, Minnesota. :. .' .

Director E. R. Bliefernicht-spent the week of August 17, in Wisconsin, visiting with his mother and sister at Watertown, Wisconsin. ' While there he represented our 'institution at the session of the Joint Synod of ,Wiscorisi:n,~tMil~ulree. . . . . , Prof. H. R. Palmbach spent the.sVinmer vacation at hIS home in' Appleton, Wisc9~sin. .Duritig ~he:lirst 'part the .vaeation he was present at three weddings. Thet fii'St was his brother Erwin's

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wedding: the second was his cousin Oscar Boerner's wedding; and the third was his friend;Arnold Beck's wedding, at Arcadia, Wis. The rest of the vacation was spent at home, mostly at carpentering. Also some farming was done,which showsthat he has not forgotten howto help his folks.

Four members of the faculty went fishing several times this summer, but did not catch anything. Later two members caught so many game fish, silver bass etc., that they could hardly carry them home. ' A surprise was given Prof. Albrecht on the day of his twentyfifth anniversary as teacher. The faculty had a glorious time.

Prof. Albrecht received a new Webster's International Dictionary and stand.

Victor Siegler, '21, Johnson, Minnesota, brought his sister to College in the Dodge.

Mrs. H. Schweppeand son, Arthur, brought Arnold and Wm. Schweppe to school with the car August 30. Arthur returned to his home at St. James, Minnesota, the same day. The mother stayed with relatives in New Ulm, Minn., till August 31. Then she also returned to her homeat St. James.

Carl Kaska and daughter, Margaret, brought John to school, August 30. They returned to their home at Rockford, Minnesota, the same day.

SimonWest the engineer,took the side track, which of course was the wrongone; this delayed our unfortunate Martin Fuerstenau -two days, because he went "way" around the globe. They had to go "way" around because they had no reverse nor turn table.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Bartels, Mr. H. Borman.and Mrs. G. Borman .accompaniedFritz Bartels and August Eifert to school,August 30.

They left the same day for Gibbon, where they visited for a few days, and fromthere they left for their homeat Ottertail, Minnesota.

Andrew Sulzle entered this institution August 30, 1921, but homesicknessgot the best of him and persuaded him to leave for 'his home at Akaska, South Dakota, September 13. We all felt bad about it, forweonlylike to seestudents come, but not leave.

Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Schultz brought their son Henry to school' August 30and left the same day for their homeat Fairmont, Minn.

Rev. Oetjen accompanied his daughter Viola and his son Walter to school August 30, and left for his home at Blue Earth the day after.

F. Rossowand Rev. Kohlhoffbrought Edwin Rossowto school' August 30. They left the same day for their horne at Lakefield, Minnesota. ' Mrs. Rev. Emmel escorted her son Albert to schoolon August :30,and left the same day for herhome at Mankato, Minnesota..

D. H. Johnson, Rev. Koeneger,Gertrude Johnsonand Margaret Acker accompanied John Johnson, to school August SO, and .left ' September 1,for their homeat Raymond, South Dakota.

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August 30, and left August 31, for their home at Dempster, South Dakota.

Walter Strohschein was brought to school by his brother-inlaw, Charles Kubalsky and mother, Mrs. Chas. Stroschein on August 30. They also brought Alvin Leersen along. They left for their home at Buffalo, Minnesota, the same day.

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Mackdanz brought their son Arnold to school on August 30, and left the same day for their homeat Hutchinson, Minnesota. , Mr. and Mrs. G. Dallmann accompanied their son Walter to school on August 30, and returned to Nicollet, Minnsota, the same day.

Walter Meyer of Mankato, Minn., was brought to school by his father August 30. Mr. D. Meyer returned to. Mankato the same day.

According to our Geometrical figures "Buddy," Alfred Haertel, slept too long, that's why he happened to be a day late. Geometryimagination.

W. Siffring, '20, of Rising City, Nebraska, visited this institution September 3 and 4. V. Siegler and he left the next morning for Watertown, Wis., in Siegler's car. They will attend the college at Watertown.

Victor Albrecht left September 3, for his home at Hutchinson, Minn., and returned September 4. He attended the missionfestival services and celebrated his sister's birthday.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Krueger and son Leonard brought Edward to school on September 4, and returned to their home at Sleepy Eye the same day.

Elmer Kuehn was accompanied to school by his parents Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Kuehn of Halloway, Minn., September 4. His parents returned to their home September 6.

A. Raduenz, '21, Vesta, Minn., paid this institution a short visit on September 5, and left September 6, He reports a good time.

A Baer of Bowdle, South Dakota, and Roman Palmer, Fairfax, Minn., visited the good old college on September 5, and l~ft the same day. .

John Reinitz left for his home at Mountain Lake, Minn., September 5, and returned September 12. He had the notion to quit college, but finally decided to come back.

Rev. W. C. Albrecht brought Burton Larson to school on â&#x20AC;˘ September 6, and returned to his home at Sleepy Eye, Minn., the same day.

Emma Winter, Westbloomfield, Wisconsin, visited her two brothers, Albert and Alvin on September 8, 9 and 10.

Mr. and Mrs. F. Sprengeler brought their son Ernest to school on September 10. .

Emil John left to see the folks at Mankato, September 10, and returned September 12. He was late for the first hour, which gives us the impression that he ate a hearty breakfast and thus was not able to walk up the hill very fast.

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, Prof. Schweppe delivered a missionfestival sermon at Balaton, Minn., September II. Mr. and Mrs. P. Jordan and family brought Elmer Jordan to school on September 11, and left the same day for their home at Minneapolis, Minn. Elmer was delayed on account of having his nose straightened. .

Rev. J. C. Gehm, Woodville, Wisconsin, brought his son Herbert to college on September 16.

A. Schweppe, W. Schweppe and Irvin Haertel left for St. James September 17, and returned September 18. The former two visited home folks, while Irvin just accompanied them. They went in Edmund and Walter Schweppe's car from New mm. They all report a good time, for all they did was hunting and eating.

Albert Emmel left for his home at Mankato, Minn., September 17, and returned September 19. v. A~brecht,W. Albrecht, H. Hackbart, and L. Lehmannautoed to Courtland, Minn., September 11, and returned the same night.

They all had a splendid time, for if you go out with "Jake" and his Ford you can rest assured that you will enjoy yourself.

V. Albrecht" E. Lenz and E. Sprengeler left for Gibbon, Minn., September 17, in Albrecht's Ford. Albrecht first took Sprengeler home, then he took Lenz to Fairfax. He then went to visit his cousin who is minister at Fairfax. Albrecht and Sprengeler returned the same day. Lenz remained tili the next day, September 18.

L. Mantel went to Gibbon September 17, and returned September 18.

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As the nEWshool year has begun and some of the participants in athletics of last year left our institution, we are rather anxious to know whether our teams will be as good as last year. We shall miss some of the familiar faces that represented us in baseball as wellas in basket-ball. Thosewho left us are E. Bradtke, A. Engel, G. Schulz and V. Siegler. Without these, we hope to develop material that willreprsent us wellin the games. ~~~)l Baseball, as always, predominates. The diamond is now in 'goodcondition for playing. It is too late to play outside games, so practice gamesare arranged. .If the weather permits us to play, gameswill be played between the "town boys" and "boys of the dormitory."

Tiles were laid through the tennis courts during the vacation, so that tennis cannot be played. New and more courts will 'be made next season,so that more students can enjoy themselves.

Basket-ball will begin soon. Some of the boys are practicing when they have to stay indoors. Even if we lost some of our best players, we will developmaterial, to organizea good team this coming season.

Ziss-ss-s!Bumm-m! Bah! D.M.L.C. Rah! Rah! Rah!

'THE D. M. L. C. MESSENGER

-Jumbo: (Who was loading up the wagon on the baseball field) "Hey there, Gee!Haw!" .

Buffalo: "Wat you tink we are? Mules?"

-Shine: "Shorty, why don't you look out of the windowonce in a while?"

Shorty: "Because I have to use a chair everytime I want to lookout."

-Mutter: "Fritz, wie vide mal habe ich dir nicht gesagt, dass du keineArbeitaufschiebensollstbis den naechsten Tag!" Fritz: "Ja, Ma, darum habe ich auch den halben Pei gegessen, welcherin der "Pentri" stand."

-Prof.: (In Biblische Geschichte) "Wie viele Tage nach der Geburt wurden die Kinder beschnitten?"

Guts: "Sieben Tage."

Prof.: "Na, Karl, du weist?"

Karl: "Am Samstag." .

-Senior:- "0 shucks!Latin is easy.

"Look here, forti duces in aro." (forty ducks in a row).

"Bone legesCaesaris" (bonylegs of Caesar.)

-Jake ~ot his fliver out of the river after the spill he had last month. Clip says the water washed the dirt offand the car floated to the surface by itself. They tied a paddle to one wheel,cranked it up and it ran itselfright up on the bank.

-Prof.: (In Ancient History) "Monasteriesused to be connected with breweries,and today westill seelabels on the bottles of these holy men."

Eifert: "The holy men make same awful rotten stuff nowadays."

-The differencebetween driving al French automobile and an American one is, that when a tire blows up in America you say,

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"Doggone,there goes a tire," white in France you say, "Hooray, that was onlythe tire."

-I wonderwhy Miss Beiselmoved up two seats in German hour.

Geck: "She knewwherea goodguyand a goodseat were."

-Teacher: What does: "Rest you fair," as quoted from Shakes-peare mean?"

Scholar: "Have a chair."

-Whitey: (Comingdown to supper late) "Jake, I'm late."

Jake: "Sure you are, but where's your excuse?"

--Speck: "These pants don't hold the creaseat all."

Shine: "Of course not, sheetiron wouldn't if you sat on it all day."

-Wife: Don't misunderstand me, dear; I weigh my words before I speak.

Hubby: (Scale inspectorj=Wen, nobody can accuse you of giving short weight. .

-Prof.: (In Bibiische Geschichte)"Edgar, wo ist deine Biber?"

Backer: "Ich habe sie in Essig gelassen."

Prof.: "Seit wann tut man eine Bibel in Essig? Lass den Essigablaufen, dass du die Biber wiederfindst."

-Trude: Oh, I giggledso much last night that I nearly went into prehistories (hysterics).

-Mother: You musn't be scared of lightning, becausethose are only angels.

Gretchen: Mamma,willI thunder like that whenI'm an angel!'

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Henry Stelljes Th~ Center Street Grocer A Fine Stopping Place for Students 803 Center St.

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Collegian Clothes' For Good Men's Clothing and Furnishings come to this store.

We guarantee satisfaction or money back. Try us.

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Poor eyes make backward students. They not only affect your work, but your nerves and health as well.

Wefit your eyes right, grind lenses in our own shop and replace broken lenses on short notice.

H. O. SCHLEUDER Optometrist and Optician 102 No. Minn. St.

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Wearing good clothes that give you an appealing appearance-they'll help you get square before the goal of your ambition for a better try at it.

We Invite you Students to make our Store your Headquarters

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The Price of Good Clothes HEN you look at the price, good clothes and poor one8 are lYluch alike; the difference isn't much.

A_few dollars in the price IDa,. mean a bie difference in the quality.

A. long as you're going. to pay it anyway-you are-get the beat value.

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New Ulm Brick & Tile Yards.

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Plans and SpecificationsFurnished Estimates Cheerfully Given Office 1100Center Str. Both Phones 571

F. J. BACKER HARNESS DEALER Truoks, Travelinr 8ags, Sait~ cases, Purses

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D. M. L. C. Messenger December 1921 No.2

Volume XII.

CONTENTS

-LITERARY Christmas In The Country Eine Weihnachtsfreude EDITORIAL The Christmas Message ALUMNI Alumni Notes Love In The Schoolroom

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Umfang und Ziel des deutschen Unterrichts unter den jetzigen Verhaeltnissen 14 Snapshots of Lutheran Church Work 21 EXCHANGE COLLEGE NOTES CO-ED DEPARTMENT LOCALS __ ~ ATHLETICS JOKES ADVERTISING SECTION

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THE D. M. L. C. MESSENGER

VOLUME Xli

NEW ULM, MINN., DECEMBER 1921

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NUMBER 2

CHRISTMAS IN THE COTTAGE. From my elevated position on the moon, I viewed the earth beneath. It was the same tranquillity that reigned over nature this night as had reigned hundreds of years ago in the field of the shepherds at Bethlehem. Calmness ruled over the lonely country about the small, unwalled village, where the hosts of angels proclaimed the birth of the Christ child and sang, "Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth and good will toward men."

Yet, how few are they that have accepted those glad tidings around this plain and the other places which I viewed. Instead, they served mammon.

Although candles were placed in the windows of the homes of rich and poor in the metropolises, villages and country homes to light the Christ child, the Lord went not unto them, for He knows not the strangers, but only those whom He has called.

My interest was not in these cities, nor in the palaces, nor in the flowergardens of California or Florida, nor in scenic countries like Switzerland, nor in the savages of Africa or of the uncivilized islands, but in a humble cottage by a lakeside where the two old Wheeler.peoplelived.

The home had not been repaired for many years. Wheeler and his wife had come from abroad. As the years elapsed their only two children contracted a fever and the daughter died.

Ralph, the son, grew up to be a slovenly fellow who despised work and duty. One evening when the father reprimanded him, he departed from the home in spite of the mother's entreaties and tears. As the weeks melted into months, and years, she waited and prayed for his r-eturn.

Two months ago, a little girl seven years of age accompanied her father to the grandparents' home. The mother's prayers, that she might once more see her son here in life, was fulfilled; altho when he came, he was coldand stiff in the coffin.

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The grandparents, with great pains, had prepared for the Christmas eve. A little Christmas tree had been placed in a corner of the tiny room. All this had been brou-ghtabout to comfort and cheer the sorrowful child.

While the tree was lit by Mr. Wheeler, the girl and the grandmother watched. He was careful all the while not to step on the presents scattered at the foot of the tree. After this merrymaking they told and retold the Christmas story, how Jesus was born in Bethlehem to suffer for all mankind that those who believe might be saved.

She listened attentively. Never before she came to their home had she heard of God. The Jovial Santa Claus hitherto had been her hope.

All at once, she grew thoughtful and sober. Her eyes widened and she looked up into her grandmother's face. The tears were readyto spill. Shecrept into her grandmother's lap and sobbed bitterly. Why had not her mother who had passed away in sorrow and despair known of this Savior? Why had not her father told them about Him? All three now kneeled before the Christmas tree with prayers of thanksgiving and praise and rejoiced because God had graciously granted them the blessed tidings of which the angels sang.

A dark cloud hid this scenefrom my eyes and I saw no more.

A. J. K. '23.

Eine Weihnachtsfreude.

Es war am Nachrnittag des 23. Dezembers, als Lorchen und Paul, die Kinder eines Fabrikbesitzers in der Grossstadt N., am Fenster eines grossen und schonen Wohnzimmers standen und fleissig Ausschau hielten, ob ihre Mutter nicht bald zuruckkehre von der Stadt.

Endlich rief Lorchen: "Da kommt sie!"

In einigen Augenblickenstand Frau Rambach im Zimmer, beladen mit Paketen von allen Formen und Gro.,set1.

"Kinder," sagte sie, "denkt euch nur, was mir eben in der Stadt begegnet ist. Als ich mich einem der Laden naherte, stand ein armlich gekleidetes Madchen vcr dem Schaufenster. Sie war ganzlich im Ansehen der Spielsachen vertieft, wobei ihr grosse Tranen ube,: die Backen rollten."

"Warum weinte sie denn," wandte Lorchen ein. "Ja, warte nur, das erzahle ieh gleich," fing die Mutter wieder an. "Ihr Vater ist lange Zeit krank gewesen, und jetzt, da er wieder genesen ist, kann er keine Arbeit finden. Seine Stelle in der Fabrik, in welcher er 'vor seinem Unwohlsein arbeitete, hat ein anderer bekommen.

Die arme Familie hat fast nichts mehr, urn zu leben. Die Kinder hatten sich aIle auf Weihnachten gefreut, bis ihnen die Mutter mitgeteilt hat, dass das Christkindchen dieses Jahr nicht kame, dass es keinen Christbaum fur sie gabe, ja, dass sie nicht einmal genug Geld hatten, urn etwas Pfefferkuchenzu backen, Nun, Kin-

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der, ihr habt alles im Ueberfluss. Wie ware es, wenn ihr einmal versuchen wtirdet, anderen eine Freude zu bereiten?"

"Ja, ja, wir wollen!" riefen beide zugleich und sttirmten alsbald ins Nebenzimmer, wo sie mit allem Eifer etliche Spielsachen aus ihrem Spielrat wahlten, urn sie den armen Kindem zu schenken.

"Lorchen," sagte Paul, "ich denke eben daran, was uns der Lehrer gestem in der Schule sagte. Er wies darauf hin, dass, weil das Christkindchen ftir uns auf Erden gekommen ist, auch wir aus Dankbarkeit andern Menschen helfen und sie frdhlich machen sollten."

Am Abend des nachsten Tages sass die Familie Hartmann, die in einer engen Nebengasse ..wohnte, in ihrem Wohnzimmer, welches mit wenigen Mabel versehem und nur schwach erleuchtet war. Die Mutter erzahlte den Kindem die Weihnachtsgeschichte.

Da klopfte es, und als eines der Kinder die Tur offnete, fiel der helle Schein eines reichgeschmtickten Christbaumes ins Zimmer. Bald stand derselbe auf dem Tische in der Stube, und Paul und Lorchen breiteten ihre Gaben darunter aus.

Wahrenddessen uberraschte Herr Rambach, der dem Beispiele seiner Kinder nach zu kommen suchte, den Herrn des Hauses mit den Worten: "Mein lieber Herr Hartmann, kommen sie nach den Feiertagen zu mir. Ich will ihnen eine Stelle in meiner Fabrik geben, eine Stelle, die besser ist, ,als die, welche sie vor Zeiten bei mir einnahmen. Vorlaufig aber nehmen sie dieses als Geschenk."

Dabei reichte er dem tiberraschtem Manne eine Rolle Papiergeldes, und noch eh' dieser seinen Dank aussprechen konnte, war Herr Rambach mit seinen Kindem zur Ttir hinausgegangen.

I'm Hause aber erscholl der laute Gesang der Kinder: Lasst uns alle frohlich sein, Preisen Gott, den Herren, Der sein liebes Sohnelein Uns selbst tut verehren.

F. E. M. '25.

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THE CHRlSTMAS MESSAGE. "Peace on earth, good will toward men." This was God's Emancipation Proclamation to those Jews who longed to be rescued from their taskmaster, the Law, which held them in servile bondage.

It was the Light for those who were enchained in the chambers of utter gloom and darkness which sin had produced. It was the declaration that the warfare between man and God should cease, that the despicable sinner was restored to the grace of God. But how was this peace restored? Who was the mediator?

Lowly, meek, and wrapped in the mantle of poverty lay a little child. Its cradle was a manger. Its place of arrival was a stable in Bethlehem. Bent over the child stood the virgin Mary, the mother of the child. Rays of purity, thankfulness, and JOybeamed over her face. This child surely was true man.

Not far from Bethlehem, -shej)"hel!ds were watching their flocks at night. Suddenly there came -a pea] of joy from the skies. The shepherds who were not accustomed to seeing gold and splendor, became dazzled, blinded and terror-stricken, for the glory of God shone about them. But why all this splendor? The angel of God himself gave the message: "Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." Surely, the child of which the angel was speaking was true God. Yes, the multitude of angels Joined in a chorus, praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

The sign which the angel gave the shepherds, brings back the thought of the child in the manger. This child was the Christ of

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whom the prophets Micah and Isaiah had spoken. This was the great mediator, true man and true God, who had come to save the captives from sin.

This mediator was also sent for you and me to restore peace within our care-laden, tired heatr; to bring light to our soul which was groping in the darkness of sin. How little the World of 1921 knows this! Fellow-Christians, let us cry out into the world those words of the angel, "Peace on earth, good will toward men."

A. E. S. '22.

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Otis Stelljes, a graduate of '21, is teaching at Morton Grove, Ill. Rev. Arthur Fuerstenau was married to Christina Nelson at Olivia, Minnesota, on the 25th of August, 1921. Rev. Fuerstenau attended D. M. L. C. from 1906 to 1911 and was the first business manager of "The D. M. L. C. Messenger." We wish the young couple the "Best of Luck."

Rev. Henry Albrecht, Tertia '17, who graduated from Wauwatosa in 1921, has succeeded his deceased father at Hutchinson, Minnesota. May God bless his work as he did his father's.

Arthur Arnt and Albert Meier, both of Tertia '18, are now at Wauwatosa.

Henry Sprengler, Tertia '16, who taught at Hutchinson, Minn., during the past year, has continued his studies at Wauwatosa.

Anna Busek, '20, was married to a professor of a college in Cleveland, Ohio. They will make their future home in CzechoSlovakia.

G. L. Wyneken, '06, who has been teaching in Munger, Michigan, until June, 1920, was compelled to give up teaching on account of ill health. He has since then taken treatments at a sanatarium in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is slowly but surely recovering. The Messenger and his friends, especially the Class of 1906, wish for a speedy recovery and hope to see "Good Luck" back in line soon, guiding children to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. For those who wish to send Mr. Wyneken words of cheer his address is 1108 Nelson Street, Fort Wayne, Ind. Gerhard Schuetze, Tertia '19, who discontinued studies for a

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year on account of his health, is back at Watertown, deeply immersed in Greek and Latin.

A. Gerlach '16 was married to Adeline Hagney at St. Peter on the 24th of November, 1921. They will be at home at Alpena, Michigan. . . LOVE IN THE SCHOOLROOM. Love, you know, is power. Love can conquer all things. No power on earth can overcome it. It can overcome everything. It can melt the hard hearts of wicked men.

Let me illustrate the power of love to melt the heart of man by an example which I am glad to speak of here tonight. You all know, I suppose, the first president of the Doshisha University in Kyoto was Dr. Joseph Neeshima. He is counted among the three great educators of the era of Meiji (the reign of the late emperor) _ Dr. Neeshima was a great man, but his greatness did not lie in his knowledge nor in his intellectual power. He was not an especially eloquent man. He was not a fine writer. He left no book behind him. His greatness lay in his lofty character. His was a great personality. Indeed, he had a big heart, full of love. He loved his students as his own children. He was in truth a loving teacher. And his greatness lay in his great lovefor his students.

I think every educator ought to have this qualification. Without this kind of love he cannot become a successful teacher of young people. Of course, to become a teacher one must have knowledge to impart, and mental power to lead and guide' his pupils. In a word, he must be a man of learning and mental ability. Without these qualifications he cannot become a real teacher. But even with these essential qualifications if he has not real love for his pupils he cannot become an efficient teacher. If a teacher shows that he has no such true love for his students I think he had better give up the profession of teaching and engage in some other work.

You know when we send our children to school to get an education, we commit them entirely into the hands of their teachers. We ask these teachers to make useful men and women out of these crude untaught children for the country's sake. Perhaps it might be better if we could keep our children in our own homes and teach them ourselves, thus training them according to our own wishes and desires. But that is impossible. We parents cannot undertake such a task ourselves. So we ask the teachers to do it for us. And they are undertaking this difficult task of making men and women and good citizens of our children.

If therefore teachers are really doing the work of the parents they should have the same parental affection for the children. Without this affection how can they: take such a difficult task upon themselves and accomplish it to the satisfaction of the state?

But if you say, "Oh, no, no, the work of a teacher is not such a great task as you think. The work of a teacher is to impart some of the special knowledge which he himself has acquired to the

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young people who come under his care. It is nothing more. Manmaking and character buildingare not the essentialworkof a teacher.

To expect anything beyond this passing on of knowledge is to expect too much from the teacher of the present day."

Well, if educators simply content themselves with selling their knowledge for wages, of course I have nothing more to say. I am sorry to see that someof them do, though they do not openly confess such thoughts. There are at the present day many teachers among us who are simply selling their knowledgefor their own profit, and for the sake of our country I am sorry to see this.

But if on the contrary our educators undertake, for the parents, the difficulttask of making good men and womenand good citizens out of their children, they must first of all prepare themselves for their work with true parental affection.

I knowthat President Neeshimawastruly such a lovingteacher.

I lmowseveral instances in his life which revealed this love. When we were dissatisfiedor discouraged with anything in the school, we used to go to our president to complain of such troubles. He was always glad to receive us. And while we were talking with him all our dissatisfaction and discontent seemedto melt away in his sunny kindly presence,just as ice melts under the warmth of the sun's rays There was some mysterious power in our president which no man couldresist.

Onceduring the presidencyof Dr. Neeshima there wa, a great disturbance in the Doshisha,caused by friction between teachers and students. The whole school was thrown into disorder. There was a great strike among the students. The president tried in every way to conciliate both parties. But even he could not succeed in his task of reconciliation. When every hope of bringing the school to order was gone, it was decided as a last resort to expel the disturbing elements from the school. There was no other way but to apply this extreme form of discipline.

One morning when all the teachers and students were assembled in the chapel the president came in with a cane in his hand.

Whisperings were heard - - - -"Why, the President has a cane, he has come into chapel with a cane in his hand." As soon as he came in he stood before the school and said, "Gentlemen, I am sorry to see such a disturbance in the school. It is a disgrace to Doshisha.

But, as such a disturbance has arisen we must punish the person or persons who are responsible for it, so this morning, I will punish the offender."

Of course everybody expected the president was going to punish the ringleaders of the rioting. But the president continued to speak. "But," he said, "gentlemen, I cannot lay this responsibility upon any of the students, neither upon any of the teachers. Then who is responsible? If neither students nor teachers are responsible for this disturbance, upon whom shall this responsibility fall? I will tell you. The person who is wholly responsible for this great disturbance in Doshisha is this Joseph Neeshima, its president. It is the duty of a president to govern his school and keep it in good

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order. Now this president Neeshima has failed to preserve order in his school; he has failed in the discharge of his duty and thus caused this great disturbance in Doshisha. This disturbance has not only brought great misfortune upon the students and has given great trouble to the teachers, hut it has brought disgrace upon this institution. All this has come as the consequenceof the president's inability to govern the school as he ought. So now the whole responsibility must be laid upon him, he must bear it and he must be punished."

As he finishedspeaking he lifted his cane in his right hand and holding out his left hand he began to strike it with all his might, again and again. He struck his hand so hard that finally the cane broke into three piecesand you can easily imagine its effectupon his hand. It began to bleed and the whole shool was taken aback.

How could they any longer endure such a sight.

One of the students rushed up to the president's side and seizing his arm began to cry, "Oh, my teacher! my teacher!" This cry broke up the whole school. Teachers and students burst into tears and wept aloud. It was a wonderful sight indeed. The president with his hand bleeding and the whole school weeping!

Why did he punish himself? Was there anything in his conduct which deserved such treatment as this? A man of love, with his heart full of fatherly affection for his students, most faithfully working day and night for the welfare of the school? What fault could you find in such a man as that?

No, no, we could find no fault in him. He was indeed respected and honored and loved by the whole school. Though the students rose in rebellion it was not against the president but against the teachers of the school. In fact, the president had had nothing whatever to do with the uprising, and the wholeschoolknew that. Why then being a faultless man should he punish himselfbeforethe whole school?

There was no need of explanation. Everybody understood that the president was performing "Migawari"-substituting for his students. Those students had transgressed the laws of the school,they knew that. And transgressors must be punished. The inflicting of severe punishment upon the rebelliousstudents was the only way by which the schoolcould be kept in order. Therefore as the president of the school he must punish them and expel them.

There was no other way to take. But Dr. Neeshima was not simply a president, an administrator of the school. He was the real father of his students in interest and affection, loving them as his own children. How could he strike his beloved children even in punishment? So you see he was placed between two fires-Justice and love. But love gained the day. He decided to be wounded for their transgressions; to be bruised for their iniquities; to take upon himself the chastisement of their sins. And thus with his stripes their wounds were healed.

By this act of lovethe hearts of the erring students were entirely changed. No longer the rebels of yesterday, they were the most

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faithful and devoted students of the whole school. They began to say, "If our president loves us so much as not to spare himself even such suffering as this, should we not love him more?" "We are ready to give our lives,if need be, for such a president," they said.

Yes, for a good man, a man with true love, men sometimes venture to die.

Afterwards those rebellious students had their picture taken •n commemoration of this memorable event. They grouped themselvesaround a table upon which were the three pieces of the broken cane. The spirit of the school was changed. All friction between teachers and students vanished entirely. III feelings among the students were all gone. The schoolwas melted into one harmonious wholeby this love of the president. Yes, it was born again, and became an entirely new school. Discipline was restored, order was kept and the dignity of the school was greater than ever. We all had witnessedthe power of love.

Dr. Neeshima was not naturally a very eloquent man. But when he preached he was quite often in tears. These tears were powerful sermons and we were all moved by them. But this silent sermon of the bleeding hand was the most powerful sermon that revered teacher ever preached.

And now, my friends, whence do you think Dr. Neesh rna obtained such a loving heart? Whence did he get this idea of substitution? Of course he got it from the cross of Christ. I knew him very well. He believedin the crossof Christ. He not only believed in the cross of Christ, but he also tried to bear the cross of Christ in himself. Yes, he did show the cross in this case. I think the true Christian must not only believe in the cross but must bear the same . cross in himself. We must all be followersof the crucified Jesus.

It is not necessary to do what Dr. Neeshima did, but we must be ready to bear the crossin our ownway and in our owncircumstances.

Christianity is the religion of love. And its perfect example was given upon the cross of Christ. He taking upon Himself all the sin of the world and dying in our stead upon the cross is the greatest personification of the love of God. And His love is now melting the hearts of the wholeworld.

(Paul Kanamori, Japanese Evangelist, in "The Three Hour Sermon," pp.124-134; published 1920,Fleming H. Revell Co., 17 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III Price $1.25.)

Umfang und Ziel· des deutschen Unterrichts jetzigen Verhaeltnissen.

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(Eingesandt auf Wunsch der Staatslehrerkonferenzvon Wisconsin.)

Der Unterricht in der deutschen Sprache hat in unsern Schulen von Anfang an eine wichtige Stelle eingenommen. Ihm verdanken viele unserer Gemeindeschulenihr Entstehen und ihr gedeihliches Wachstum. Hoffen wir, dass die Liebe unser Christen zum Evangelium, ohne die unsere Schulen trotz des deutschen Unterrichts sicherlich nicht so von Gott gesegnet waren, unsere Schulen erhalt,

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dass unsere Christen mit Eifer bedacht sind, ihre Kinder Gottes Wort lehren zu lassen, in welcher Sprache dies auch geschehen moge. Die Ereignisse der letzten Zeit haben unter einem Teil der Bevolkerung unseres Landes ein, wenn auch falsches, und ganz gewiss unamerikanisches, Gefiihl gegen den deutschen Unterricht in den Elementarschulen ausgelost, so dass eine Betrachtung eines Themas wie das unsrige hochst zeitgemass ist.

Urn nun in dieser Frage zu einem Sehluss zu kommen, werden wir uns erlauben, die Reihenfolge der Begriffe in unserm Thema umzuandern. Wenn wir uns tiber die heutigen Verhaltnisse klar werden, wie sie heutzutage bei dem deutschen Unterricht herrschen, so konnen wir uns eher tiber das Ziel desselben entscheiden, und werden dann nach dem Ziel den Umfang, welchen der deutsche Sprachunterricht haben soll, bemessen.

Welches sind denn nun die heutigen Verhaltnisse bei dem deutschen Sprachunterricht in unsern Schulen? Die Antworten werden Je nach den verschiedenen Lokalumstanden voneinander abweichen, und wird wohl jedes Mitglied der Konferenz unter and ern Vsrhaltnissen arbeiten. Aber einige Umstande werden wohl in unserm Staate allgemein sein.

Die Mehrzahl unserer Schueler sind die dritte Generation eingewanderter deutschen. Deutsch ist Ihnen eine Fremdsprache.

Zu Hause wird zum grossen Teil Englisch geredet, und im Verkehr mit ihren Altersgenossen bedienen sich die Kinder der Landessprache.

Die Eltern sehen nicht straff darauf, dass ihre Kinder zu Ihnen Deutsch reden, Die reifere Jugend spricht auch Englisch, und selbst unsere Gesprache finden meist' in derselben Sprache statt. Deshalb steht fest, Deutsch als Verkehrssprache ist in unsern Kreisen in starkem Abnehmen begriffen.

Noch viel weniger kommt Deutsch unter uns als Schriftsprache in Betracht. Vier Funftel aller schriftlichen Gedankenausserung besteht fur den gew6hnlichen Mann in Briefen. Wie viele deutsche Briefe schreiben wir, und noch wie viel wenigere werden unsere jetzigen Schueler spater schreiben?

Ob wohl wieder eine starke deutsche Einwanderung wie die in dem letzten Viertel des vorigen Jahrhunderts zu erwarten ist? Nie.. mand weiss es gewiss, doch ist es kaum anzunehmen. Die Mehrzahl etwaiger Auswanderer wird sich jedenfalls nach Landern mit mehr Moglichkeiten fur den armen Mann, wie Argentinien und Sudbrasilien, begeben.

Die Verenglischung unserer Jugend ist durch den Eintritt Amerikas in den Weltkrieg noch beschleunigt. Aus wohlberechtigter Klugheit, urn unser Schulen selber willen, sind viele Schulen und Gemeinden im Betreiben des deutschen Unterrichts etwas flauer geworden. Die Zeit des deutschen Unterrichts wurde beschnitten, englische Religionsklassen wurden eingeftihrt, ja, mancherorts wurde der deutsche Unterricht ganz und gar aufgegeben.

Dabei sind wir noch so glucklich gewesen, eine einigermassen vernunftige Staatslegislatur zu besitzen. In manchen Staaten ist ja

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der deutsche Unterricht in den Elementarschulen gesetzlich verboten.

Aus allem diesen ist zu ersehen, dass der Gebrauch der deutschen Sprache unter unserm jtingeren Gesehleeht in starkem Abnehmen begriffen ist. Das ist, von rein padagogischem Standpunkte geredet, tief zu beklagen. Trotzdem lasst sieh der Lauf der Dinge nieht mit Gewalt aufhalten, und nur unter grossen Schwierigkeiten verzogern.

Auf der andern Seite besteht die Tatsache, dass unsere "Kirchenspraehe" noeh tiberwiegend deutseh ist. Wir haben nur wenige Gemeinden, welehe keine deutschen Gottesdienste haben. Wo in beiden Sprachen Gottesdienst gehalten wird, sind die deutschen am zahlreichsten besueht. Selbst viele, die sich sonst der deutschen Spraehe wenig bedienen, ziehen einen deutsehen Gottesdienst vor.

Die Sprache, in der sie als Kinder Gottes Wort gelernt haben, bleibt doeh ihre Herzenssprache. Von diesen wunschen viele, dass ihre Kinder heute noch ihren Katechismus in deutscher Sprache lernen, trotzdem sie selber Englisch mit ihnen reden.

Es ist also noch ein gewisses Bedurfnis nach deutsehem Unterrieht da, aber es wird mit der Zeit, wenn nicht unvorhergesehene Umstande eintreten, immer geringer werden, und endlich ganz versehwinden. Wir leben eben im Uebergangsstadium.

Voraussichtlich wird es noch Jahre nehmen, ehe sich der Uebergang ganzlich vollzieht.

Welches Ziel sollnun der deutsche Unterrieht unter diesen obwaltenden Umstanden haben? Das Kind soll erstens die Sprache genugend verstehen, dass es aus der deutschen Predigt Lehre und Trost schopfen kann. Es soll auch mit der Zeit dem deutsehen Religionsunterricht mit Verstandniss folgen konnen.

Es soll ferner gentigend Fahigkeit haben, Bibel, Kathechismus, Kirchenlieder, und unsere kirchliehen Zeitungen in deutscher Sprache Verstandnis zu lesen. Es muss imstande sein, die Aufgaben fur die deutsche Religionsstunde zu lesen und zu lernen.

Es soll auch Iahig sein, von seinem Glauben in einfaehen Satzen Rechenschaft zu geben. Bei der Kateehese soll es riehtige und vollstandige Satze bilden konnen, und soll eine biblische Geschichte in einfachen Worten wiedergeben konnen. Wenn nun aueh das Kind allmohlieh sich diese Fahigkeit aneignen muss, so sollte es doch bis zur Konfirmation bis zu diesem Standpunkte fortgesehritten sein.

Mit diesen Erfordernissen ist uns bei den jetzigen Verhaltnissen das Ziel gesetzt. Wo bei gunstigen Umstanden mehr erreicht werden kann, da tue man es mit Freuden. Mancher Lehrer wird es dahin bringen, dass die Kinder sich auch ausserhalb der deutsehen Stunde in einfachem, aber richtigem, Deutsch ausdrticken, einen mehr oder minder grossen Wortschatz haben, die Formen der Haupt- und Zeitworter einigermassen richtig bilden und gebrauchen, und sich die deutsche Sehrift aneignen. Doch solche werden immer mehr- und rnehr die Ausnahmen bilden, und so haben wir unsere Erfordernisse ~uf das Mindeste beschnitten.

Haben wir unsnun auf die Ziele des deutschen Unterrichts ge-

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einigt, so ergiebt sich daraus der Umfang des Unterrichts ganz von selbst.

Urn das gesprochene deutsche Wort zu verstehen, muss das Kind es oft und viel horen. Geschieht das nieht zu Hause, so muss es in der Schule so viel mehr geschehen. Der Lehrer soll selber fleissig die deutsche Sprache gebrauchen. Das geschieht wohl besonders in den deutschen Religions- und Lesestunden. Das Kind soll viel richtig gesprochenes Deutsch horen, und der Lehrer sei ihnen hierin ein Vorbild. Darf er zur Erklarung auch wohl einen Ausdruck ins Englische ubersetzen, so sei es doch nur neben und mit dem deutschen Worten.

Deutsch Lesen, mechanisch vollkommen und dem Sinne gemass, sollte viel getrieben werden. Das Lesebuch sei das am meisten benutzte deutsche Lehrbuch. Auch die biblischen Geschichten und die Bibel sollten in der Klasse gelesen werden, denn gerade urn ihrer willen betreiben wir ja den deutschen Unterricht.

Der Lehrer lese oft vor, und gebe jedem Kinde oft Gelegenheit laut der Klasse vorzulesen. Auch zum stillen Lesen sollen die Kinder ermuntert werden. Hierzu dienen besonders unsere Jugendblatter und BUcher mit deutschen Geschichten, von denen jede Schule eine kleine Bibliothek haben sollte.

Das Kind soll auch Iahig sein, seine Gedanken mundlich in richtigem Deutsch zum Ausdruck zu bringen, insonderheit soll es. von seinem Glauben Rede und Antwort stehen. Gerade dies ist, unter jetzigen Verhaltnissen am schwersten erreichbar. ,Wo spricht; das Kind heute noch Deutsch? Fast ausschliesslich in der Schule.

Die Schule muss ihm zum Sprechen des Deutscheri Gelegenheit geben. Hierzu ist "Sprechstunde," nicht Sprachstunde notig, Die Katechesen der deutschen Religionsstunden bieten hierzu Gelegenheit. In derselben soll das Kind in vollstandigen, richtigen deutschen Satzen antworten. Es wird auch die biblische Geschiehte oder Teile derselben in seinen eigenenWorten erzahlen, Lesestucke .Bollen des langeren besprochen werden. Auch Anschauungsunterricht, zu dem die Bilder in der biblischen Geschichte fein benutzt werden konnen, geben dem Kinde nicht nur einen grosseren Wortschatz, sondern auch die so notige Uebung im Sprechen der deutschen Sprache.

Kann man sein Ziel etwas hoher stecken und einen richtigen Gebrauch der fur unsre Kinder so verzwickten Formen der deutschen Haupt- und Zeitworter erlangen, so ist etwas Unterricht in der Grammatik notig, Doch sei sie nur ein Mittel zur Erreichung des Zwecks. Die bei uns gebrauchlichen Sprachbtlcher-e-nebenbei gesagt, zum Teil auch die LesebUcher-sind fur unsere Verhaltnisse nicht mehr so recht geeignet. Es wird darin eine Kenntnis des: Deutschen als Muttersprache vorausgesetzt, was doch nicht mehrder Wirklichkeit entspricht. Wenn wir sie nun aus praktischen Grtinde, d. h., weil keine anderen, geeigneteren auf dem Markte sind, doch gebrauchen mussen, so liegt es an dem Lehrer, sie fUr seine Verhaltnisse brauchbar zu machen durch viel Erklliren, Uebetsetzen, Erganzen, und Auslassen. Die Grammatik sei auf das.

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Mindeste besc'irankt, die so gewonnene Zeit verwende man auf das Lesen und Besprechen des Lesestticks.

Deutsche Lieder sollen unsere Kinder singen, vor allem unsere herrlichen Kirchenlieder, unsere schonen Weihnaehts- und andere geistlichen Lieder, und eine kl-ine, sorgfaltige. Auswahl deutscher Natur- und Volkslieder. Aber auch hier lieber wenig mit Verstandnis, als viel mechanisch singen lassen.

Uebersetzungen in der Sprachstunde tragen viel zum Verstandnis der Sprache bei, und sollten von den Kindern oft angefertigt werden. Ein guter Teil der schriftlichen aufgaben bestehe aus dem Anfertigen von Uebersetzungen geeigneter Lese- oder Sprachstucke, Wenn nicht anders, fertige der Lehrer sich selber dazu geeigneter Lektionen an. Auch soll das Kind oft gehalten werden, mtindliche Umschreibungen in die andere Sprache zu geben. Zur Erleichterung der Aufgaben sollten dem Kinde deutschenglische Worterbucher zur Verftigung stehen. Es ware auch gut, wenn in einem Anhang zum Lesebuch eine Art Worterverzeichnis mit der englischen Uebersetzung d=s Wortes angehangt wtirde. Ebenfalls sollte, zur Erw=iterung df>S Verstandnisses der deutschen Sprache, neben andern Grunden, nur dei deutschenlische Ausgabe des Synodalkatechismus in unsern Schulen benutzt werden.

Die deutschen (gotischen) Buchstaben werden wir wohl aus praktischen Gltinden beibehalten miissen, nicht aber so die deutschen Schriftzeichen. Deutsch kommt als Schriftsprache bei uns nicht mehr in Betracht, und iibrigens lasst sich Deutsch ganz gut mit lateinischen Schriftbuchstaben schrieben. So wird es selbst in manchen Gegenden Deutschlands in den Schulen gemacht.

Warum dem Kinde eine Extraarbeit aufbrtiden? Man wtirde auch eine bessere Handschrift erzielen, wenn man nur mit lateinischen Lettern schreiben liesse.

Wir werden also unter den jetzigen Verhaltnissen das Ziel und den Umfang des deutschen Sprachunterrichts in unseren Schulen stark herabsetzen mussen. Die Hauptsache ist uns das Treiben des Evangeliums, in welcher Sprache das auch immer geschehen mag.

Martin H. Schumacher.

SNAPSHOTS OF LUTHERAN CHURCH WORK. 1. The Rev. Dr. Henry Nau, a missionary in India, from 19051914,who was obliged to remain in Germany during the war, has accepted a call to Luther College, New Orleans, La., an institution of the Synodical Conference, for colored people.

2. In this day ofopportunity, the daughters ofour great Lutheran church have surely a large field of activity before them. They may now respond, without difficulty, to the higher summons to special service beneath the banner of the cross. That means deaconess work, the ministry of mercy in contradistinction to the ministry of the word. Within the Lutheran church of America, we have the following motherhouses in which our girls and older ladies may prepare for the deaconess calling:

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1. Mary J. Drepel Deaconess Motherhouse, 2100 S. College Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 2. Lutheran Deaconess Motherhouse, 2500:-2600W. North Ave., Baltimore, Md. 3. Lutheran Deaconess Motherhouse, 2222 Cedar St., Milwaukee, Wis. Augustana Synod.

4. Bethesda Deaconess Motherhouse, 9th & Waconta Sts., St. Paul, Minn.

5. Immanuel DeaconessMotherhouse, 34th & Meredith Sts., Omaha, Neb. Norwegian Lutheran Synod.

6. Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Motherhouse, 4th Ave. & 46th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 7. Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Motherhouse, 1138 N. Leavitt St., Chicago, Ill. Lutheran Free Church.

8. Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Institute, Ave., So. Minneapolis, Minn.

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9. Ebenezer Deaconess Motherhouse, Brush, Colorado.

Synodical Conference.

10. Lutheran Deaconess Motherhouse, 2916 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne, Ind. B. The Rev. F. Richter, D. D., president of the Iowa Synod, announces in the Kirchenblatt of that body that the government of Melbourne, Australia, has given permission to the German missionariesto continue their work in that country for a period of seven years. This will enable the Iowa Synod to retain and to conserve its missionsand will encourageits members to greater interest and a more liberal support of the work.

4. In regardto the theologicalseminariesofthe variousLutheran synods of America,we may note the following: 1. Wisconsin Synod: Ev. Luth. Seminary, Wauwatosa, Wis., founded in 1865.

2. Missouri Synod: a( Concordia Theol. Seminary, St. Louis, Mo.; b) ConcordiaTheol. Seminary, Springfield,Ill.; c) Concordia Seminary, Porto Alegre, Brazil, S. A.; d) Immanuel Luth.

College, (Colored) Greensboro;N. C. 3 Iowa Synod: Wartburg Theol. Seminary, Dubuque, Ia. 4 Ohio Joint Synod: a) Capital University, Columbus, 0.; b) Phalen Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn.

5. Buffalo Synod: Martin Luther Seminary, Buffalo, N. Y. 6. Augustana Synod: Augustana Theol. Seminary, Rock Island, Ill. 7. Norwegian Luth. Church: Luther Theol. Seminary, St. Paul, Minn.

8. Luth. Free Church Synod: Augsburg Seminary, Minneapolis, Minn.

9. Eilsen Synod: (Norw.) Luth. Bible School, Minneapolis,

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10. Church of Luth. Brethern (Norw.): Luth. Bible School,

Grand Forks, N. D. 11. United

Danish

12. Danish

Luth.路 Church:

Blair, Neb.

Luth.

Moines,Ia. 13. Immanuel Synod:

Mass.

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Trinity Seminary,

Grand View College, Des

Immanuel Seminary, Turners Falls,

14. Snomi Synod (Finnish): Snomi Theol. Seminary, Han-

cock, Mich.

15. Finnish National Luth. Synod: . nary, Ironwood, Mich.

Luth. Theo. Semi-

16. United Luth. Church in America: a) Hartwick Theo. Seminary, Hartwick, N. Y.; b) Luth, Theol. Seminary, Gettysburg, Pa.; c) Luth. Theol. Seminary, Philadelphia, Mt. Airy, Pa.; d) Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove,Pa.; e) Southern Theol. Seminary, Columbia, S. C.; f) Hamma Divinity School, Springfield, Ohio; g) Martin Luther Seminary (German), Lincoln, Neb.; h) Pacific Theol. Seminary, Seattle, Wash.; i) Chicago Luth.

Theol. Seminary, Chicago, Il1.; j) Western Theol. Seminary, Fremont, Neb.; k) Northwestern Theol, Seminary, Fargo, N. D.; 1) Ev. Luth. Seminary of Canada, Waterloo, Ont.,路Canada.

The Ev. Luth. Slovak Synod, Norw. Synod of Ev. Luth. church (Minority), Finnish Apostolic Synod, Luth. Icelandic Synod, and Jehovah Conferenc= use the theol. seminaries of other Lutheran Synods. . 路5. The missionary activity of the Texas District of Mo. Synod is no longer restricted to the State of Texas and NeVIMexico, but it is the earnest purpose of the Mission Board of the District to bring the light of the pure Gospel also into benighted Old Mexico.

Encouraged by the General Mission Board of the Mo. Synod, two missionaries for the service in the southern republic have been called. This district- publishes a bilivgual mission paper called "The Teaxs Lutheran Messenger."

6. Accordingto the report of the Commission for the Indian Mission, the Mo. Synod will begin to labor among the Indians, on the White Earth Reservation, near Mahnomen, Minn. The Rev. E. Yurawitz has been called into this service. He has accepted the call.

7. Philadelphia Lutherans are maintaininga Lutheran Training School for Christian Workers, which holds weekly sessionsin different parts of the city. A full faculty for each sessionhas been selected and courses are given in the Old and New Testament, in Missions, Christian Doctrine, Church History, Worship, Sunday School, Pedagogy,etc.

The oldest Lutheran church belonging to the Missouri Synod is St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran church, New YorkCity. It was founded in 1664.

The Rev. Paul W. Spaude, Mason City, Iowa.

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With sincere appreciation we must acknowledgethe receipt of a number of collegepapers that have made their appearance on our exchange table. Those that appear regularly are: "The Black and Red," "The Luther Echo," "The Augustana Echo," "The Pharos," "The Hemnica," "Alma Mater", and "The Comenian."

Let us turn our attention to the "Hemnica." We find that it has an attractive cover which commands attention. The first few pages are used for advertisements. Now we turn to the next page, expecting a table of contents, but alas! nothing of that kind is there. Why not have a table of contents? It would add much to the attraction of your paper.

Your Literary Department opens with the article, "The Constitutional Convention." It is well written and does not wander from the subject. The autho tries to show why it was necessary to have a convention, and then he proceeds to describe the convention. He tells us that debate followed upon debate in the making of this constitution. At times the disputes grew so warm that an actual disruption of the convention was threatened. In order to tranquilize the minds of the opposingdel'gates, Franklin proposed that a chaplain be appointed and prayers be offered.

Finally, in 1787, the constitution was completed. It was not satisfactory to all delegates, but Washington wrote to Congress: "In all our deliberations we kept steadily in our view that which appears to us the greatest interest of every true American,the consolidation of our Union." Your second number is a poem, "God's Creation." This is the end of your literary department. Why not have more articles in this department? Surely you have students that are able to write a story or an article on some given topic.

We suggestthat moretime and spacebe allotted to this department.

You have your "Co-ed Notes" under "Locals." One exchange editor suggestedto us to have our Co-ednotes under College Notes. According to our opinion, this is a good arrangement.

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You have no college notes department at all. Why not institute this department, and place co-ednotes under it?

Your Jokes are worth reading. They also seem to be original, and not taken from another paper or magazine. The Athletics Department is very short. Probably we have to make allowances, as that was written in the beginning of the school year. We hope to see more of it next time.

On the whole, the Hemnica appeals to us. We hope to seeiit on our exchange table everytime.

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The next was a closebattle, played by the Tenth and A and B...

The score was 5 to 3 in the first half in favor of the A and B. In the second half the Tenth beat the A and B class. 11-9.

The finak score was 14 to 14. Five more minutes were played in which the Tenth succeededin getting one basket, making the score 16 to 14.

Tenth A and B Spalding R. F. W. Albrecht Heier R. F. Kuehn Lenz C. V. Albrecht I. Haertel L. G. Sonn Kuehl R. G. Tschirley Substitutes: Furstenau for I. Haertel. Field goals: Spalding 1, Heier 1, Lenz 2, I.Haertel 2, V. Albrecht 2, W. Albrecht 4. Goalsfrom free throws: Heier 2, I.H.aerteI2, V. Albrecht 2.

The 5th of Nov. the Eleventh Grade was defeated by the-Ninth, by a closescore of 15 to 13.

Ninth Eleventh Sprengler R. F. E. John A. Schweppe L. F. K. Witt Vergin C. E. Schweppe Strohschein R. G. Lehmann A. Haertel L. G. Oswald Substitutes: G. Albrecht for Lehmann, Lehmann taking John's place. Field goals: Sprengler 2, A. Schweppe 2, Vergin 2, Albrecht 1, Witt 3, John 2. Goals from free throws: Sprengler 1, Albrecht 1. Referee: Palmbach.

The Tenth and A and B, winning the most number of games, played for the championship. The first half was very close, but at the end the Tenth wonby a scoreof 22to 12.

Tenth A and B Spalding R. F. W. Albrecht Heier L. F. Kuehn Lenz C. V. Albrecht I. Haertel R. G. Tschirley Kuehl L. G. Sonn Substitutes: Backer for Sonn. Field goals: Spalding 2, Heier 4, Lenz 1, Haertel 1, Tschirley 2, V. Albrecht 1, Kuehn 1, W. Albrecht 2. Goalsfrom free throws: Heier 6.

After this game, a banquet was held in honor of the players."

The Profs. Wagner and Palmbach and Mr. Loeffelmacherwere the guests of honor. Lunch was served and after this speeches were held by the Profs. Palmbach and Wagner. Mr. Loeffelmachergave a few violin solos. Lawrence Lehmann played some pieces on his mouth organ.

After these class games, the officerswere elected. V. Albrecht was elected captain and W. Albrecht, manager of the first team" Lenz, V. Albrecht, W. Albrecht, Tschirleyand Kuehl were selected as the regulars arid G. Albrecht, the side liner.

A game was soon scheduled with the M. S. T. C. for Nov. 3..

In this game we pulled the shorter end of the 22 to 16 score. The

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M. S. T. C. boys, all being stars, proved to be too much for our boys, 'but a stiff battle was put against them. The score was a tie in the

3rd quarter. In the fourth, the Mankato men made a few baskets whicb cost the game.

The lineup: M. S. T .C. .

D. M. L; C. Holtz R. F. W. Albrecht Dartt L. F. V. Albrecht Zimmermann C. Lenz Wood R. G. Kuehl . Coggeshall L. G. Tschirley Substitute: Jovag for Wood. Field goals: W. Albrecht 1, -V. Albrecht 2, Tschirley 1, Dartt 3, Holtz 2, Zimmermann 3, Jovag 2. Goals from free Throw: W. Albrecht 8, Jovag 2. Referee: .Herzog.

Our second team played Hanska H. S. the same evening, and -won. Hanska had the lead in the first half, 11 to 12, but were .beaten in the second half. The final score was 33 to 19.

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Gambill L. G. Spalding Miller R. G. Hellmann Paulson C. E. Schweppe Jacobson L. F. A. Schweppe Chambard R. F. Heier Field goals: Gambill 2, Paulson 1, Jacobson 2, Chambard 2, Heier 4, A. Schweppe 6, E. Schweppe 1, Spalding 4. Goals made from free throws: Gambill 5, Heier 3: Other games will be arranged in the near future. So, watch us -go!

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Sunday, September 25, a number of students in company of the St. Paul Lutheran Church Choir motored to Sleepy Eye to attend the celebration of the 400th anniversary of Luther at Worms.

Several selections were sung in the forenoon and afternoon services.

A pleasant dinner was served in the basement of the church. Lake Sleepy Eye and the adjacent park offered places for enjoyment during the noon hours.

October 27, 28, and 29 the institution was under quarantine on account of scarlet fever.

November 2nd we were given an enjoyable treat by the excellent organist, Mr. Edward Rechlin. On account of the fever he gave his concert in church instead of the music hall. A number of students together with the St. Pauls Lutheran Church Choir rendered a few selections in connection with his program. The church was well-filled and the audience was so impressed by his rendition that they remained seated until Mr. Rechlin had played an extra number. The program was as follows: 1. "Our Father, Thou in heav'n above" :- Bach 2. a. "When in the hour of utmost need" Bach b. "From heav'n above" Bach 3. Choral Harmonizations Bach (Arranged for Organ by E. R.) a. Praise God, ye Christians one and all. b. Jesus suffering, pain and death. c. 0 darkest woe. d. Christ, the Lord, is risen again.

4. Mixed Choir-V'Es wollt' uns Gott genadig sein" .... Bach 5. Improvisation on a Lutheran Choral.

6. Mixed路Choir-"Mein Zion, Gottes Garten" 7. a. Adagio Bach. b. Idylle ; Reuter 8. Fugue D Major Bach At the beginning of.the year it seemed rather difficult to get a good orchestra together because of the lack of players. Prof.

Reuter has, however, succeeded in getting enough players, who with practice and his tactful guidance may yet be molded into good form. .

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The parents of Gertrude Haertel had their Sunday dinner in New Ulm, on September 25. , Vera and Erna Albrecht's relatives from Hutchinson visited with them. on September 25.

On September 25, Julia and Agnes Martinson had a glad surprise when they saw their parents arrive on College Heights.

Ethel Gieziewski visited at home over Sunday, October 9.

Frieda Uetzmann, Ada and Martha Sievert spent the weekend, October 8 and 9, at Frieda's and Martha's homes near Gibbon.

Anna Gieziewski from Watertown, South Dakota, visited with Ethel, on Sunday, October 16.

Emma Roeder visited her relatives at Rochester and Elgin, a week during the month of October.

Very often when a meeting of some kind is called, some of the girls from the Girls' Room say that they cannot come â&#x20AC;˘. When they are asked the reason, the answer is usually, "B. M. C. to-night."

These letters are a mystery to nearly everyone. Perhaps Christmas will reveal the secret.

During the last week in 'October, scarlet fever made its unwelcome appearance at Hillcrest Hall. Anna Falk, its first victim, ,~'S taken to the Union Hospital. Gerda Koch 'Soon joined her. $hortly'bef'Or.e our vacation from November 10 to 14, Gertrude J"ohh was also compelled to leave Hillcrest Hall and allow herself to 00 taken to the hospital. Gerda 'has returned, and aU of the feJJowstudel1ts p:o'p~to, see Ant!8.and Gertrude back very soon, '. :r:>eM.. Mu.sa 'Visited a~'her )lome during the 'scarlet lever w.~ .. 'troD ftt5tfl October 26 tb 31. ' Anna Kinden visited with her sister, at Hanska, over Sunda"

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October 30. No wonder she could not go to the basket-ball game the eveningafter she returned!

Gertrude Haertel also went to her home, at Fairmont, during the scarlet fever vacation.

On the evening of October 31, after the basket-ball game, Hillcrest Hall saw a spectacle worth remembering. Way up in the garret where the wind howled spookily around the corner, corn stalks, pumpkins and squash were bountiful A great many Japanese lanterns gave the room a gloomy light fit for the occasion.

After the basket-ball game, the girls went up to see what the various committees had prepared for the evening's entertainment.

It certainly took courage not to run away, upon seeing all the witches. In one corner there was the booth of a gypsy. What . wonderful fortunes were told here! What a clear mind it must be to look so far into the future! But we forgot to mention the "eats." The girls of the refreshment committee had prepared the luncheon most bountifully, and it certainly helped to appease the hoarse voices'of the basket-ball game. The remainder of the evening ghost stories were told. Well, the result of it all was that the next morning the girls all said that they had a very enjoyable evening but they all wouldhave "given a fortune" to be allowedto sleep just one hour longer. .

During the vacation from November 10 to 14, Hillcrest Hall had only seven inmates. They certainly knew how to define the word "vacation," not by words but by deeds. Pauline proved her' skill in cooking candy and preparing breakfast.

All of the other co-edsof Hillcrest Hall and several boarding in town visited at home or with other relatives or friends. Leona went with Antoinette and, since she could not return from Elmore on Sunday, she came as far,as Mankato, on Saturday. Can anyone do better than Leona in punctuality? Pity her pupils! They will have to be in schoolat five minutes to nine instead of nine o'clock.

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Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Nolte motored to New VIm, Minn., Sept.

18, to visit their son Walter. They reported a good time. They left for their home at Fairmont, Minn., the same evening.

It has become a custom of Albert Emmel to go and visit his "Home, sweet Home," Saturdays. At least he nor we can keep track of the dates.

Prof. Schaller moved into his new home on Center Street, Oct. 1.

Paul Rohrke and Herbert Hackbart motored with Rev. Siegler to Bethany Ladies College, Mankato, Minn., Oct. 12. There's a reason.

Otto Loeck was operated on appendicitis Oct. 30. He was'not able to attend recitations until Nov. 27.

Mrs. L. Seifert of Mankato called on her sister, Mrs. Schaller during the latter part of October.

Rev. E. Sauer of Morton, Minn., came to call on his brotherin-law, Prof. A. Schaller, Oct. 31. He made the trip with his car.

Mrs. V. Deuber of Mankato called on her daughter, Mrs. A. Schaller, in the beginning of November.

Die Herren Rechlin und Reuter besuchten am 3. Nov. das benachbarte Springfield per Auto (Vogelpohl) und lernten in der dortigen katholischen Kirche die neue Orgel der Reuter Organ Co., Lawrence, Kans., kennen, aufgestellt von Vogelpohl, New VIm. Das Werk zeichnet sich aus durch seine padellas und praecis arbeitende Elektro-Pneumatic und durch eine vorztigliche Intonierung, wobei besonders die feine Characteristik der Streicher (strings) zu erwahnen ist.

Prof. Carl Schweppe drove to Darfur, Minn., in his car, Nov. 6, to deliver an English sermon in the Lutheran church at that place. He was accompanied by Prof. R. Albrecht.

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On Nov. 6, members of the faculty were the guests of Prof. and Mrs. G. Burk. The gathering was in commemoration of the fact that 37 years ago ProfBurk entered upon his duties as a teacher at our college.

Dr. Henry Koch, pastor of a congregation in Berlin belonging to the Lutheran Freikirche in Germany, called on old friends in this city in November. He is at present lecturing on the church conditions in Germany in various congregations of our Synod, showing that at this very time much can be done spiritually for the people of Germany if only enough funds were available.

Rev. H. Schaller of Town Emmet, Renville Co., Minn., spent two days with his brother, bringing his family with him in a car.

J. Heinitz, Mt. Lake, Minn., Emil John, Mankato, Minn., Elmer Jordan, Minneapolis, Minn., Alvin Le=rson, Buffalo, Minn., Immanuel Lenz, Fairfax, Minn., Walter Oetgen, Blue Earth, Minn., Edwin' Rossow, Lakefield, Minn., and D. Schrieoch, Mt. Lake, Minn., visited home folks during the short recess from Nov. 9 to 13.

J. Kaske, H. Mutterer, L. and R. Vergin motored to Rockford with Mr. and Mrs.. E. Vergin on Nov. 9. They returned Nov. 13 in Mr. K. Kaske's new Maxwell.

Herbert Hackbart visited relatives in Bigelow; Minn., during the short recess from Nov. 9-13. .

E. A. Neubert and Carl Knoop went to Mankato, Nov. 9, to spend their vacation at the former's home. They returned Sunday, Nov. 13.

Mr. and Mrs. Rev. Gehm visited their son Herbert on Wednesday, Nov. 9, and returned to their home the next day via their Chevrolet.

H. Schultz visited his parents at Fairmont, Minn., Nov. 9, and returned Monday, Nov. 14.

On Nov. 10 and 11, Prof. Albrecht was at West Bend, Wisconsin, to attend the Wisconsin State Teachers Conference of Lutheran parochial school teachers.

Albert and Alvin Winter visited relatives at Mankato, Minn., from Nov. 9 to 13.

The Haertel Bros. went home Nov. 9, to spend the vacation with their parents at Fairmont, Minn., and returned Nov. 14.

Some of the members of the faculty are planning to form a string quartet as soon as they can spare the necessary time. The quartet will be composed of the following professors: Prof. G. Burk, Ist violin; Prof. A. Schaller, 2nd violin; Prof. R. Albrecht, Viola; Prof. E. R. Bliefernicht, Cello.

W. Nolte visited his parents at Fairmont, Minn., Nov. 9, and returned Monday Nov. 14.

During the vacation from Nov. 9 to 13, Burton Larson and Edmund Krueger went to Sleepy Eye, Minn., to visit their parents.

While home, they went rabbit hunting and reported good luck.

William and Arnold Schweppe went to their home at St. James, Minn., Nov. 9, and returned Nov. 14.

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Fairfax, Minn., included G. Kiecker as one of its citizens from Nov. 9 to 13. Georgethinks that home is the only place.

Otto Lackmann visited relatives at Winthrop, Minn., Nov. 9 to 13.

Elmer Kohls of Morgan, Minn., extended the five day vacation from Nov. 9 to 13, into a six day vacation. He had such a good time at home that he failed to be back on Nov. 13 and thus came bravely marching up the hill Nov. 14.

Elmer Kuehn visited relatives at Springfield, Minn., Nov. !}f and returned Nov. 13.

Liebhold Mantel and Carl Heiser autoed to Gibbon, Minn., Nov. 11, and returned Nov. 13.

J. Hoffman, L. Lehmann and E. Sprengler visited at the latter's home at Gibbon, Minn., Nov. 9 to 13. They reported an excellent time. Not a day passed in which they did not go hunting. When they left, Gibbon was minus 27 rabbits.

Prof. A. Schaller went to Darfur, Minn., Nov. 20, where he preached the following day.

Frank Johnson of Raymond, S. D. visited his brother John Nov. 22 and 23.

RevL. Koeninger stopped off here on Nov. 23. He was formerly stationed at Raymond, S. D., but has now accepted a call to North Fond du Lac, Wis. He was making the trip to his new field in his auto.

Miss Esther Seifert of St. Paul called on her aunt, Mrs. A~ Schaller, during the Thanksgiving vacation. Miss Seifert teaches in the elementary grades of the parochial school, St. John's ev.

Lutheran church, St. Paul.

Director E. R. Bliefernicht and Professor A. Schaller went to Mankato, Nov. 30, to attend a concert given by the Flonzoley String Quartet. The two most important numbers on the program were quartets by Haydn and Mozart.

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This year a good basket-ball spirit is shown by the boys. Several classes put a team into the field to win the inter-class championship.

The two teams winning the most games were to play the championship game. For this game a collection was to be made for the athletic fund. The four teams that took part in this' race were A and B combined,' Eleventh, Tenth and Ninth Grades.

A schedule was made and the following games were to be played: Oct. 29 Ninth vs. Tenth.

A and B vs. Eleventh.

Oct.31. Eleventh vs. Ninth.

Tenth vs. A and B. Nov. 2. Tenth vs. Eleventh.

A and B vs. Ninth.

Nov. 5. Ninth vs. Eleventh.

Tenth vs. A and B. The first game between the Ninth and Tenth was rath -r onesided. The score book showed 19 to 2 in favor of the Tenth, in the first half. In the second half the score was a trifle closer, the count being 13 to 8. The final score was 32 to 10. Heier caged the oval ten times.

Tenth Ninth.

Heier 'R.'F. A. Schweppe Spalding L. F. Sprengler Lenz C. Vergin I. Haertel R. G. A. Haertel Kuehl L. G. W. Strohschein Field goals: Reier 10, Spalding 2, Lenz, 1, I. Haertel ~ A. Haertell, Vergin -2, Sprengler 1. GOalsfrom free throWS:L'Haertel 1, Heier 1, A. Schw<>p-p'" 2.' ~eferoo: Palmbach â&#x20AC;˘ . ' 'The second game was 'PI~yed.by the A -and 13:and :Elev.entlh Graue. 'I'his was anethsr 'one4>ided game, The ,first half,. the score was close, but 'then the A and 'fB 'worked harder than blibre.

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'The final score was 35 to 12, infavor of the A and B. Eleventh

A and B

G. Albrecht R. F. W. Albrecht K. Oswald L. F. E. Kuehn E. Schweppe C. V. Albrecht Hellmann R. G. Tschirley Lehman L. G. Sonn Field goals: G. Albrecht 4, Hellmann 1, Sonn 2, Tschirley 5, V. Albrecht 2, E. Kuehn 1, W. Albrecht 5. Goals from free throws: G. Albrecht 2, V. Albrecht 4, W. Albrecht 1. Referee: Palmbach.

The game between the Eleventh and Tenth was a run-away, -the Tenth winning by a score of 48 to 12. The winners had their -own way through the game.

Eleventh

Tenth

G. Albrecht R. F. Spalding Witt L. F. Heier E. Schweppe C. Lenz Oswald R. G. I. Haertel Hellmann L. G. Kuehl Substitutes: Lehmann for Albrecht, Fuerstenau for Spalding.

"Field goals: Albrecht 2, Lehmann 2, E. 'Schweppe 1, Hellmann 1, Raertel6, Lenz 7, Heier 6, Spalding 3, Furstenau 2. . The next game was played by the A and B and Ninth. This game turned out to be better than expected. Th first half was a tie, 7 to 7. The second half came out in favor of the A and B, 19 to O. The final score was 26 to 7.

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W. Albrecht R. F. Sprengler Kuehn L. F. A. Schweppe V. Albrecht C. Vergin Tschirley R. G. Strohschein Sonn .

L. G. A. Haertel Substitutes: Backer for Kuehn. Field goals, W. Albrecht 2, Kuehn 1, Backer 1, Tschirley 2, V. Albrecht 5, Haertel 1, jVergin 1, Schweppe 1. Goals from free throws: W. Albrecht 2, Schweppe 1.

Referee: Palmbach.

The Eleventh clashed with the Ninth in a close battle. The iirst half was in the Eleventh Grade's favor, the count being 14 to 2.

The second half was in favor of the Ninth, 16 to 7. The final score was 21 to 18, in favor of the .Eleventh Grade.

Ninth

Eleventh

Sprengler R. F. G. Albrecht A. Schweppe L. F: Witt Vergin C, E. Schweppe A. Haertel R. G. Oswald Strohschein .L. G. Hellmann Substitutes: Lehmann for Hellmann, Field goals : Sprengler :3, A. Schweppe 2, Vergin 1, A: Haertel 2, Lehmann 1, Wi t 1, G. Albrecht 6. Goals made from free throws: Sprenger 1, A. Schweppe 1, Haertel 1, E. Schweppe 1, G. Albrecht 4. Referee: Palmbach.

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-Prof.: (In Biblische Geschichte) "Das ist gut. Schulz, erzahle weiter."

-Schulz: "Ich weissnicht wo sie hat zuletzt geendet," -Tanglefoot: "Er gab dem Oh1'eine Feige."

-Prof.: (In Algebra) "How old are the men,Mutterer?"

Mutterer: "One fella is 25 and the other 75."

-Prof.: "Wie steht donn â&#x201A;Ź'in Huhn, dass man das Gehirn aus dem Kopfe geschnitten hat?"

Guts: "Es weissnicht was es denken solI." - Metus populi Romani ingens erato . _ Puddle: Die Furcht des Romischen Volkes war angezeicnnet.

-Prof.: "Miss Heck, you wouldn't want anyone to us' your name to their advantage, would you?"

Miss Heck: "No, but they (1.0 it anyway." =-Student writes in Physiology test on the question, Name the different kinds of joints: The ball and socket joint, the sliding joint, the hinge joint, and the universal joint.

- -"If George Washington," little OkEY asked father," was such an honest man, why do all the banks lock their doors on his birthday?" =-When a traitor is shot, he elks for his country's good; but that doesn't make him a patriot.

-Prof.: (In Chemistry) "GiVE an exampleof Adhesion."

Jake: "A fly in a kneep can."

-Prof.: "Gib ein Beispiel von del' Dichtkunst zur Zeit des Mittelalterischen zerfalls."

Jake: "Hans S<",cks war en Schuh - Macher und Schneider (Poet) dazu."

-Rex "Seitdem Minne die Liebe bedeutet und polis das griechischeWord fiir Stadt ist, ist Minneapolisdie Stadt del' Liebe."

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-It was decided by the student body that the boys should wear white ties, only, for the next concert.

-Prof.: (Im Gedicht aufsagen) "Nah Louis, ich denk der haupt Fehler bei dir war" Tschirley: "Didn't know it!"

-Sextaner: (Translating Latin) Britani erant barbari, "Die Britaner waren Barbars."

-Herman: "Otto, what is the cranium?"

Otto: "That is the.region where tho cranes live."

-Prof.: (In Physiology) 'If the convolutions of the brain are not very deep, what does this mean?"

Hoffmann: Th person has very little gray matter!"

-Prof.: (In vocal) 'Sonn, warum singst du denn nicht diese Note?"

Sonn: "I can't sing that high because my heart is in my throat."

-(Speck studying his song in religion.)

Prof.: "Wie heist der Konig?"

Speck: "Wer nur den lieben Gott lasst walten."

-Prof.: "What is the origin of the town where you live in?"

Poodle II.: "I don't live in any town."

-Shorty: (Going to bed) "I wonder where all these tags (tacks) come from. I took about a bushel out last night. I guess they must grow during the daytime."

-Prof.: "Allgemeine kritik, Carolus."

Shorty: "Er hat gestockt, abel' nicht angehalten."

-Prof.: "How would you work this problem?"

Shanks: "I wouldn't work it at all."

-"What does B. M. C mean." (Blue Monday Club.)

Schwep.: "Bethany men's College."

- Prof.: (In Geography) "How does it come, that the people of Germany can get along at a temperature of 65 degrees while here in America we need 70?"

Student: "They have warmer underwear."

-Emma: "Oh, I bet they're experimenting on the singing flame.

Bertha: "C Class is having violin."

-Prof.: (In Geometry) "Do you know anything about B. D. (Beedie)?"

The one who thinks these jokes are poor.

Would at once change his views, If he compared the jokes we print With those we do not use.

Patsy has found a new way of spelling cheese, he now spells it chese.

-Shorty got afraid of his shade (shadow) the other night.

-Irene: (In method) "They forget it right away and don't remember it very long."

-Shorty: "Don't tickle me, fellows, I have to die."

-Inspector: "Does anybody else miss anything?"

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Sweetheart: "I miss the nickel I spent the other day."

--.shorty: (Smoking a Cigarette) "Gee, that drag went into the wrong throat."

Patsy had a pleasant sleep the other Sunday afternoon, but after awaking, he discovered that his sleep wasn't so pleasant after all. He for once found his socks in their right place.

-Prof.: IIWhy is the figure rigid?"

-Dad: "Because it cannot move."

-Jake: "Abu, get in there and get that ball."

Abu: "Everytime I get the ball, I have to laugh."

-If the price of gas goes up any higher, a poor man won't be able to commit suicide.

-"I am for the public and against the people," said a candidate for mayor. .

-Consumer: "Hello, is this the meat market?"

Butcher: "Yes, Sir." Consum=r: "Have you any dry Herring?"

Butcher: "Yes, Sir." Consumer: "Well, give them a drink."

-Shine has been acting very supernatural the last couple days.

He often sees airships in his room and many times thinks he is a mouse, cow, or some otherjsort of animal.

Dry Goods AND

Groceries

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SILBER'S THE BUSY STORE

413 N. Front

MANKATO MINN.

While in Mankato, Visit Our Busy Store

Eyes Examined : Glasses Fitted

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: Lenses Ground in Our Own Shop

SPECIALIST IN EYESIGHT AND OPTOMETRY

H. C. PREY,

D. O.

NEW PUBLICATIONS by FR. REU:rER, NEW ULM, MINN. The Story of the Christmas Night (Weihnachtsgeschichte), Luc. 2, 1-20. Recitation with Organ or Piano and Mixed Choir.

Score $1.00, Choir Part 10.

22 Short Preludes to the most familiar of the English Gospel Hymns, $1.20.

30 Short Preludes, Second Series, $1.75.

Variations on the Melody "Lasst mich gehn", $0.80.

The Lutheran Organist Vol. 1. Preludes, Interludes, Modulations . $6.00.

Vol. II. Pre or Postludes $2.00.

Vol. II. Funeral Music $2.00.

Do your Banking with the

CITIZENS STATE BANK

Capital $100,000.00 Surplus $100,000.00 Member of Federal Reserve Banking System Being one of the oldest and strongest banks in Southern Minnesota, we solicit your patronage.

Modem Safe Deposit Boxes for rent $1.00 per year

COMPLIMENTS from ---A FRIEND S -~-t-to-m-e-Y~-r -B-IO-Ck-U_-L--~-e-W-U-Im-~-M-in-:-S The Store for Better Ladies' Garments, Furnishings and Shoes

You Are Invited to Inspect Our Winter Showing H. H. VOGELPOHL'S. SONS PIPE ORCAN BUILDERS NEW ULM, MINN. Branch oj the

REUTER-PIPEORGANCO., Lawrence, Kan. Unexcelled in Tonal Quality and Workman8hip TESTIMONIAL

DR. MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE NEW ULM, MINNESOTA The Reuter Organ Co. Lawrence, Kansas.

Dear Sirs: It is an act of necessity on my part to inform you of the following, after having thoroughly inspected your large plant and after having examined and played several completed organs:Material and workmanship, in all details of organ building, even unto the artistically beautiful intonation, the ingeniously contrived electro-pneumatic system which, combined with perfectly ready response and precisions, promises to function positively and permanently, the exactness and elegance of the exterior, architectural forms and various other things, show plainly that it is your endeavor, in company with a number of efficient expert, and competent men to turn out first class workmanship which need not fear competition of any kind whatsoever.

For those reasons I will gladly and willingly 'recommend your organ firm wherever and whenever possible.

Yours truly,

-Fr.Reuter

SERVICE STATION FOR PIPE ORGANS Rebuilding, Regulating, Tuning, and Care of Pipe OrgallB

ORGAN BLOWERS INSTALLED

SIMONS LUMBER CO. i

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DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIAL, COAL AND FUEL Let us figure on your requirements

Furniture, Carpets, Rugs and Wall Paper

in these materials.

NewUlm,

Minn.

SOMSEN, DEMPSEY & FLOR Attorneys at Law

G. F. REINEKE, M. D. SPECIALIST EYE, EAR,NOSEand THROAT OFFICE HOURS: 1 p. Ul. to 8 p. Ul. Fritoche Block.

New VIm, Minn.

Minn.

New Ulm,

New Ulm, Minn.

DRS. VOGEL & SEIFERT PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS

Office 126 1-2 N. Minnesota St. New Vim, Minn.

OFFICES IN THE VOGEL BLOCK ,

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A. B. WATERSTON, Prop.

S08 Center

Street

ARMY GOODS AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE Save Money by Trading here.

H. M. Siebenbrunner

G. B. Fesenmaier

The Red Front Grocery The Store : Phone 43.

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For Fine Clothing, Furnishings, Hats, Caps and Shoes --

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FRED MEINE CLOTHING CO. GIVE YOUR EYES A CHANCE It isn't rirht to toil under the handicap of de路fectiveeyeaight, Poor eyes make backward students. They not only affeot your work, but your nerves and health as well.

We fit your eyes right, grind lenses in our own shop and replace broken lenses on short notice.

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GoOd~byeto the Rubber Sac! HE at the left is a rubber sac self路fiIler -the barrel a more than half full of rubT ber. It holds only 26drops of ink. pen

The pen at the right is the marvelous DunnPen. the "Fountain Pen with the Little Red Pump-Handle." It holds several times as much ink as the rubber sac pen of the same sizeand you can pump it full in a jiffy.

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4 Popular Pen-Point.

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Dealers in A Complete Supply

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Foot Ball Basket Ball

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MAKE YOUR GOAL Careful judgement, not GUESSING, wins the goal-whether in Football, Basketball or scoring in Life's big game.

Wearing good clothes that give you an appealing appearance-they'll help you get square before the goal of your ambition for a better try at it.

We Invite you Students to make our Store your Headquarters

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N. Minnesota

St.

F. H. RETZLAFF HARDWARE, IMPLEMENTS DODGE BROTHERS TOURING AND BUSINESS MOTOR CARS Established

New Ulm, Minn.

1887.

The Price of Good Clothes W

HEN you look at the price, good clothes and poor ones are much alike; the difference isn't much. A few dollars in the price may mean a bi&,

difference in the quality.

As long 8S you're going to pay it anyway-you You can depend on U8 to give it to you.

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Hart Schaffnerand Marx clothes; all-woolfabrics and the laighestgrade tailoring in our clothes. You'll see for yourself how stylish they are.

EMIL METZINGER & CO. Home of Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes and Florsheim Shoes.

Office Phone T. S. 63

Residence Phone T. S. 892

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PHYSICIAN & SURGEON OFFICE OVER ARBES BROS. DRUG STORE APPOINTMENTS MADE OFFICE HOURS 10 to 12 A M. NEW ULM, MINN. 1 to 4 P. M.

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I make a Specialty of Fine Watch Repairing.

Honest and Competent Work Guaranteed

The Bank of Human Service N this day and age everyone needs a financial service station and that is what our bank can be to you. Use our service to serve your interests.

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Prompt Service

First Class Work

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R. R. Kemski Printing Co. Business Stationery OFFICE SUPPLIES

Telephone 370

Established 1875.

New Ulm, Minn.

Daily Capacity 60,000 Brick

New Ulm Brick & Ti1e Yards.

FR. AUFDERHEIDE, Prop.

Cement Drain Tile-4 to 36 in.

Common Brick Cement Silo Blocks Curved Well Brick Cement Fence Posts Pressed Brick Cement Brick & Blocks Keys路toneSilos Wire Cut Veneer Brick a Specialty Estimates Cheerfully Furnished Both Phones

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Do you owe some one a box now?

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Established 1883

Telephone 128

New Ulm, Minn.

V-i. F. Ruemke We Carry a Complete Line of Fancy and Staple Groceries, Dry Goods and Notions which we offer for Sale at Lowest .Prices.

ALSO PAY HIGHEST PRiCE FOR EGGS AND BUTTER.

WEILANDT & STEGEMAN

MEYER

CONTRACTORS & BUILDERS Correspondence Solicited

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Work done in any section of this Community.

Leading Photographer 21372N.Minn.Str. TelephcneNo. 268

Plans and SpecificationsFurnished Estimates Cheerfully Given Office 1100Center Str. Both Phones 571

F. J. BACKER-

ATHLETIC AND DRESS FOOTWEAR

HARNESS DEALER Trunks, Traveling Bags, SaÂŤcues, Purses

E. WICHERSKI

and Other Leather Specialties

When in Need of an Electrician

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Fresh and Salt Meats Of All Kinds

WHOLESALE SAU'SAGE

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Term. Weekly

119N. Minnelota St.

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Daniel Webster The W orld's Best Flour

Used Where Quality Counts HANDLED BY LEADING DEALERS

:EAGLE ROLLER MILL CO. . NEW ULM, MINN.

We Kindly Solicit Your Patronage

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FOOT - WEAR in the city go to the

:Hackbarth Shoe Store ; All Kinds of Repairing neatly executed.

225 N. Minn. St.

H. GOEDE Photographer !o

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The LEADING Studio High Grade PORTRAITS Special Rates to Students

KODAK FINISHING Studio 107 Broadway

THE

FAIR STORE EDMUND G. FRITZ & CO.

BOOKS, MUSIC, GLASSWARE TOYS and EVERYTHING Corner Minnesota Phone 528.

and First North Streets.

New Ulm, Minn.

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125 No. Minn. St. NEW ULM, MINN.

"THE BUSIEST STORE IN TOWN" "There must be a good reason why"

THE BEE HIVE J. A. OCHS & SONS

LADIES READY TO WEAR & DRY GOODS. Everything for the Co-Ed.

NEW ULM GREENHOUSES CHRIST. BOOCK, Propr.

17,000 ft .. of Glass

Growers of ROSES, CARNATIONS and Other Choice cut flowers, as well as ornamental and bedding plants We furnish first class fresh stock, and all orders entrusted to us receive our most careful attention

BACKER'S PHARMACY Fritsche Clinic Drug Store

Drugs,

Books, Kodaks

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We Use Soft Water Only

.New DIm Steam Laundry OSWALD& GROEBNER, Props.

First Class Dry Cleaning Department In Connection Prompt attention given to mail orders.

CHARLES EMMERICH Plumbing, Steam and Hot Water Heating Estimates Furnished on Application Both Phones 281

Corner Center and Minnesota Sts.

Very Best Service Done By

HENRY SCHEMAN Painter and Decorator

. .. Also Handle ...

Devoe's High Grade Paint, Varnish, Stain, and Linseed Oil 321 N. Minn. St.

New Uhn, Minn.

路 REVIEW PRINTING

COMPANY

ARTISTIC COMMERCIALPRINTING PUBLISHERS: NEW ULM REVIEW

PHONE 101

NEW ULM. MINN.

The Best Place to Buy Your

College Supplies, Fountain Pens, Stationery, Etc. tS at

ARBES BROS. DRUGGISTS

The Rexall Store

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YQur business, ::Our, prices -are ,alw.a:y~-,th~ lowest

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STOCK THAT NONE CAN KNOCK, SELECTED AS PURE AS THE SNOW, L"UCIOUS, MELT BENEATH YOUR BELT, COLD,JUST ONE BEFORE YOU GO; FLAVORING; THE FLOWERS OF SPRING R IGHTWERE ROBBED TO GIVE IT TONE, THE HEAT AND LAND THE TREAT, ESCAPE THATS IN EACH GOLDEN CONE. HERE FOR HIGH-CLASS CHEER, A SSEMBLE OUR SOFT DRINKS ARE A DREAM, LATE AND U!'-TO-DATE, M USIC,WITH CANDY AND'-----------

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D. M. L. C. Messenger March 1922 No.3

Volume XII.

CONTENTS

LITERARY A Spring Thought . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Ein Gut Gewissen ist ein sanftes Ruhekissen .... , i Easter Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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EDITORIAL What Christ Hath Wrought The Un-American Klu Klux Klan Shall the Messenger Live or Die

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ALUMNI Snap Shots of Lutheran Church Work . . . . . . . . .. 11 EXCHANGES COLLEGE NOTES

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CO-ED NOTES

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LOCALS

16

ATHLETICS

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JOKES ' ADVERTISING SECTION

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LITERARY A SPRING THOUGHT. Pussy Willows show their"w60Uy heads, Green blades peep from out their muddy beds; Sunshine and love add color to the scene, And the message of new life Is carried by brook and stream.

Happy laughter ripples on the breeze, New, dear hopes the weary hearts do seize; Winter and storm have vanished far away; Spring has come to call us forth, To view earth's new array.

Little sunbeams, still the weary sobs!

For you are the servants of a powerful God. Little though you be, God may give you might To shed your rays into the gloom To penetrate the night.

Ein gut Gewissen ist ein sanftes

Ruhekissen.

"Ein gut Gewissen ist ein sanftes Ruhekissen" ist ein Sprichwort, an dessen Wahrheit wohl keiner zweifeln wird. Die Wahrheit desselben merkt man aber dann erst am besten, wenn man das gute Gewissen nicht hat, gerade wie man sich erst der Gesundheit freut, nachdem man lange Zeit krank war. Diese Erfahrung machte auch Fritz, des Pfarrers [ungster Sohn.

Fritz war von seinen Eltern gut erzogen worden. Vom sechsten bis zum vierzehnten Jahre ging er bei seinem Vater in die Schule. Er machte seine Arbeit immer sehr gut, sodass der Vater, ohne sich zu ruhmen, sagen konnte, sein Sohn sei der beste in der Schule. Fritz hatte den Katechismus, eine grosse Anzahl von SprUchen und mehrere Kirchenlieder auswendig gelernt, und des Vaters Erklarungen schienen an ihm ihren Zweck zu erreichen.

Fritz war auch sonst ein tapferer Knabe. Als die Schwester einmal sehr krank war, musste einer der Bruder den Arzt rufen.

Keiner der alteren Bruder wagte es, bei Nacht und Regen .den weiten Weg durch den Wald zu dem Arzt zu machen. Fritz fUrchtete sich nicht vor 'Nacht, Regen und Wald, denn er wusste ja, dass Gott ihn behtiten werde. Getrost ging er und holte den Arzt herbei, urn der Schwester Linderung in ihren Schmerzen zu bringen.

Wie ganz anders erging es ihm aber auf demselben Wege nach mehreren Tagen, als seine Kameraden ihn mitgertommen hatten und in des Nachbars Garten Aepfel stahlenl Fritz wollte nicht mit, doch als sie ihn einen Feigling schalten und ihm sagten, dass durchaus keine Gefahr sei, dass sie ertappt wtirden, Hess er sich verftihren und ging mit. Schon waren sie tiber den Zaun gestiegen und hatten sich mehrere Aepfel in die Taschen gesteckt, da stiess einer del' Knaben gegen eine Blechkanne. Sofort waren alle fort in wilden SprUngen; der eine sprang hinter einen

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Busch, ein anderer versteckte sich hinter. einen Baum, Fritz machte sich so schnell wie rnoeglich 'aus dem Garten.

Er dachte sicher, dass'der Nachbar auf sie gelauert habe und sie nun wirklich bei der Tat ertappt hatte, Nachdem er eine Strecke gelaufen war und sich wieder in Sicherheit 'fuhlte, hielt er an, urn auf seine Kameraden zu warten, Da sprang ein .Hase neben ihm auf aus den dtirren Blattern.

Fritz erschrak und lief nach Hause, so schnell als er konnte, Es war spat geworden, Die Familie des Pfarrers war schon zu Bett, nur Frats war noch draussen. Er getraute sich nicht, ins Haus zu gehen. Der Vater mochte schon von seiner Tat gehort haben, dachte er. Doch draussen schien es auch, als ob hinter jedem Baum und Gebusch ein baser Hund, ein Wolf, oder irgendetwas Gefahrlicbes sasse. Endlich schIich er zur hinteren Ture hinein. Es gelang ihm, ins Bett .zu kommen, ohne seinen Bruder ausfzuwecken.

Lange lag er im Bett und konnte nicht sehlafen, denn was solIte er dem Vater sagen, wenn dieser seine Abwesenheit bemerkt hatte? Allerlei dachte er sich aus. _Doch konnte er den Vater beltigen? Nein, dass konnte er nicht. Nach mehreren Stunden tibermannte ihn doch die Mtidigkeit, und. er schlief ein. Abel' was fur ein unruhiger Schlaf war das! Er traumte, dass der Nachbar ihn beim Stehlen ertappt. Er versucht ihm zu entlaufen, doch es scheint, als ob er nicht weiter kommen kann, Jetzt packt er ihn am Rock. Da erwachte Fritz. In demselben Augenbliek lief eine Maus durch die Stube.

Fritz meinte, das Haus sturze zusammen. Er sprang auf; bald war wieder alles ruhig. So ging es fort bis die Sonne 'aufging. Fritz war der erste, der aufstand, denn schlafen konnte er doch nicht. Er ging zum ;Nachbar und brachte ihm die Aepiel zurtick und gestand ihm s'i:!ineTat.. Del' Nachbar it:eute sich seiner Ehrlichkeit lind gab 'lhm einen ganze'n Korb voll Aepiel mit nach Hause. "Sage dem Vater, wie du in den Besitz der Aepfe! gekommen bist," sagte er. fritz tat es. Dci' Vater freute sich, dasS er schon alles gut gemacht hatte mit dem Nachbarn. "Hast du auch schon mit -Gott gesprochen und ihn urn Verzeihung gebeten?" iragte er. Fritz nickte bejahend. "Dann lass dir dies zu steter Warnung geschehen sâ&#x201A;Źin: .Siehe zu; dass es nicht wieder vorkommt."

V~A. '22.

AN EASTER MISSION. Ellen was returning from the station, where she had just said goodbye to her chum, who was leaving for her Easter 'vacation.

Passing through the gloomy slums of Minneapolis, she was contemplating upon what she could do to pass the time away when , she again arrived at the dormitory. She was however soon awakened -from her reverie by the most pitiful wailing of a ragged, dirty waif that was lying on the walk. . , Being naturally tender-hearted, she picked up the child and ~ked her, "What is the matter?" Amid 'sobs and much weeping, tpe iittle one answered, "My foot, -- it feels so funny. I cap.'t on it at It hurts jest awful." _A new stream of te~rs fl~d the tiny face. . EUen questioned her regardin,g_her home

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and parents. Little Wilma replied, "I'll show you, where my mamma lives, if you help me walk." Happy that she had an opportunity to help someone, Ellen accompanied her. Soon they arrived at an old, rickety building. By this time the little girl was so exhausted that she had to be carried up the stairs by Ellen. This flight led to the two disorderly rooms, which the family, consisting of the mother and four children, called "home." And a discouraging sight it was! A middle-aged woman lay in bed, and apparently had been lying there for some time. The filthy-looking, ragged children were playing quite contentedly on the dirty floor. Only when the youngest one asked for bread, the mother, with tears in her eyes, had to refuse her this, for the last bits of stale' bread had been greedily devoured that morning, and there was no money to buy more.

Upon entering, Ellen immediately bandaged the bruised ankle.

Then she set to work, cleaning the room, and made friends with the little ones.

It was already dusky when she left this home, much happier for having been there. The last words she heard were, "Do come again, please."

Upon arrival at the dormitory, she found a letter from her uncle. She opened it, and 10 and behold, a check fell out! Ellen picked it up. "Ten dollars!" she exclaimed excitedly. "Now I can get those things that Wilma and her family are so sadly in want of." She sat down immediately, pencil in hand, figuring which way the money would stretch farthest. "Oh dear," she sighed. "Never did a check of that amount seem so small before."

The next morning she went shopping. With her arms filled with bundles, she wended her way toward the shack. Oh, the bright faces when the children saw their "Angel" as they called Ellen.

First of all she d.ivided the food she had bought, among the hungry children. After cleaning the room, she began sewing dresses for the children. During the whole vacation, Ellen went out every day. While she worked, she told stories of the passion and death of Jesus Christ. They were eager listeners, for they had never before heard that beautiful story. Suddenly Ellen was interrupted by violent sobbing from the part of the room, where the mother lay. Very much startled, she dropped her sewing and ran toward the sick woman. . The mother suddenly recalled the longneglected faith. She confessed to Ellen, "I was once a Lutheran;路 but through the constant scorning of my husband, who was an unbeliever, I soon became ashamed of the comforting gospel. Do you think that your dear Lord will also take me into His fold?" Ellen assured her that He would take any penitent sinner. . .

The next time Ellen came, she brought a neatly-bound bible, in which the slowly recoveringwoman read eagerly.

By the time .school re-opened, the sick woman, through Ellen's slP,llfu,l..care, had become strong. enough to leave her bed, On Easter Sj.mpay sh~ w.a~seen going to church witli her little flock. . . ~11e~n'ever regr~tted that she had spent her vii.<;~tiOhaV4,y from hortle.

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EDITORIALS

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What Christ hath Wrought.

"For so the holy sages once did sing That he our deadly forfeit should release, And with his Father work us a perpetual peace."

A deadly forfeit it was, which Adam and Eve offered to that subtle serpent in the Garden of Eden-happiness, sublime bliss, the image of God-yes-Life itself. Sorrow, darkness, the scowl of the devil, and everlasting death were the results. Amid this hideous hopelessn.essappeared the Father with the Protevangel, promising a savior, who should restore the forfeit.

This promise has been fulfilled by the birth, passion and resurrection of Christ. The passion of our Lord should be an everpresent picture for us. We, who intend to teach his work of salvation in our parochial schools and churches, shall particularly note the scorn and jeers with which Christ was greeted by the multitude before Pontius Pilate. We, his unworthy followers, can not escape this same treatment, for the world has not improved a particle since then.

But let us also see the cheerful, and comforting side. Christ has bound the Old Dragon, so that he can no longer harm us.

He arose from the dead and ascended into heaven, where he holds his protecting hand over those who confess him. Christ has regained for us the forfeit so that we may inherit the kingdom of heaven.

THE UN-AMERICAN KU KLUX KLAN. Probably the reader thiriks that I should, instead of making the charge that the Ku Klux Klan is uri-American put. it in the form 0.ÂŁ the-question: Is the Ku Klux' Klan uri-American?

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The claims of the -officersof the Ku Klux Klan as they came out in the senate investigation shows that they consider themselves very American. The aims of the organization as set forth by their officers in said investigation make clear that they intend to enforce the constitution and the laws of the land. "To Americanize the uri-American."

That in itself seems to be a noble aim and will naturally gain the unqualified approval of the unthinking multitude. But let us look at the matter a little more closely. From the very outset these people charge, by setting forth the above aims, that the American Government and its constituted officers are a failure. They either do not recognize that the constitution and laws of our land are being violated or that they are unwilling or unable to properly enforce these laws. Hence they assume that a super-government is needed to guard, protect and enforce the laws in place of the constituted authorities. There can be no doubt that in its final effect the aims of the Ku Klux Klan make this very charge against our government. Does this not in itself justify the charge that the Ku Klux Klan is uri-American?

Yet-that is not the most serious aspect of the matter. The Ku Klux Klan does not only make this charge but it actually sets about to substitute its self-appointed authority for the authority of the federal and state governments. How they go about this is known to everybody who but scans the daily papers and has but superficially followed their recent outrages in Cali-fornia and Texas.

Private citizens and officials or whomeverthey may choose as the subject of their attack receive a written threat to comply with this or that command of an unknown secret organization or take the consequences. There is no legal charge, no legal trial, no legal protection of constitutional rights -and liberty. It is either obey the unconstitutional authority or flee for protection. Where is the vaunted Americanism, the protection and enforcement of the constitution and laws of our land? Isn't it the very opposite? Can anything be more unAmerican than such a persecution by a secret organization against whose power you have no protection and no redress?

It is true, the officers of the organization disclaim many of these misdeeds committed in the name of their organization denying that they are authorized or countenanced by them, 'that they are being committeed by non-members of their organization using their name and title as a cover. Granted that this is true who is to blame for the fact that anyone in this land of the fre~ dares to commit such a crime against freeborn citizens under the guise of the Ku Klux Klan, but the un-American secret hidden power of darkness itself going under that name? Were' this an organization open and above board, legal and constitutional, duly authorized by the people of this land, no one could with impunity commit a crime in their name.

It is incomprehensiblehow any honest, sincere American citizen can be so blind as to accept membership in such a secret dangerous, un-American organization to whom such crimes ~

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iWi!tly or unjustly charged, but whose very form of existence rna}l:.eseven the unjust charge a just one against them and to imagine, that. as a member of such an organization he can stand for the inalienable right of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness or. can claim that his organization subscribes to the American doctrine of a government "of the people, by the people, and for the people." .

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. Yes, shall the Messenger live or die? This is the question which was put to meat the beginning of the school year. Upon a. thorough investigation, I found that the Messenger was in a serious condition. The symptoms of a fatal disease were fully developed, and hope for recovery was very small. .' . .' Such was the condition of the Messenger as I found it at the beginning of the year. I did not feel capable of handling so vital a case; but then again I thought I cannot make it much worse. So I took the job of physician. But now, what should I do? This was the first time I ever handled such a dangerous disease. I asked for advice from all sides and used every remedy and medicine which I thought might better the situation. In a short time my efforts began to show results. Due to the support of you subscribers and friends-for which I thank you very much-the Messenger began to recover slowly; but it is still in a critical condition. . . As my last refuge, I again ask you friends of the paper for aid and support. "Shall the Messenger live or die?" I shall put. this question to you. It is up to you to decide the fate of this intimate friend of yours. He has been with you for many years. I am sure you would not like to miss him. Withdraw your support and he' shall die; give him support and he shall live. Just for a moment think of the Messenger as being your brother. He is on the very yerge of starvation. Could you be hard-hearted enough not to Ur:eak your bread with him? Would you want to bear it upon your conscience to be the cause of his death? Indeed not. On the conttary, you would do everything in your power to assist him. . . . NQw, by this I do not want to say that you should give your last cent to路 the Messenger. Of such great importance the paper i~.iiot. All I ask of YOU is, first, to pay all arrear<;lges,if YQ~have ~i1t;second, if you know of anyo~e who might be interested III .th,t:: ]\1[essehger,to try to persuade him to become a subscriber: and, tlilH1,. it YoU have, few spare cents; to send them to advance your sutisct'iption, ':I., year pr so. .'. .. ..

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ALUMNI SNAPSHOTS OF LUTHERAN CHURCH WORK. 1. Dr., Paul Krusius, of the, Franke Institutions at Halle, Germany, recently came to the United States for the purpose of visiting the Lutheran educational institutions in this country, and" of paying tribute to the memory of Henry Melchoir Muhlenberg, the Patriarch of the Am. Luth. Church.' A pilgrimage' was made to the burying ground of Augustus Church at Trappe, Pa., by a number of prominent Luth, clergymen of Philadelphia and vicinity.

A wreath :wasplaced on the grave of the patriarch. After this visitation, appropriate services. were held in the old church edifice, at which time addresses were made by Dr. H. E. Jacobs and Dr. Paul Krusius, 2. The Lutheran Training School for Mission Workers condueted by the Luth. Inner Mission Society of Minneapolis, has begun its work again and is rapidly branching out in the scope of its work. An attractive folder giving complete information has been sent out. The course of study includes: Bible study, history of Inner Missions, symbolics, church history, advanced catechism, spiritual aid, Christian social service, Christian pedagogy, sociology, first aid.. home nursing, and public speaking. The faculty consists of eleven persons. . '. . .'

3. On Sunday, Oct. 30th, a statue 01 Dr. Martin Luther was unveiled at Concordia College, St. Paul, Minn. The statue is a duplicate of. the one standing before the Concordia Seminary, at St. Louis, Mo., and is a gift of Mr. C. Rubbert of Minneapolis. The statue was placed at the comer of Syndicate Street and Marshall Ave., the plot, 300x200ft., having been specially graded at the expense of the Lutheran Education Association of the Northwest.

Standing at the prominent corner of the college property, the statue lVill be a constant and valuable means of publicity for Concordia College as. well -as for the whole Lutheran Church. At Luther College, Decorah, Ia., the third Luther statue stands . . 4. The Norwegian Luth. Theol. Seminary, St. Paul, Minn., has an enrollment of 83 students, of whom 38 are in the Junior class (1st class.) . 5., St. Olaf College, an institution of the Norw. Luth. Church at Northfield, Minn; has an enrollment of 814 studimts-396 men and 418 women. It is refreshing to learn that there is a Lutheran COllegewhose classes enroll 100 and more students in each of them, ~~~ this t99 in a small city in which there is a Congregational school With a larger endowment, but far fewer students. Let us, therefore, rejoice in the Lord. .

6. One of the oldest Lutheran Colleges in the middle west is Luther College, Decorah, la. It was founded in 1861 and was supported by the old Norw. Synod, but, since the merger in 1917, it

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now belongs to the United Norw. Church. It has an enrollment of 800 students of whom 43 per cent have the ministry in view. Dur-路 ing the last 15 years, much attention was given to music, as in most of the Scandinavian educational institutions of the middle west.

Band music has been especially popular. Some years ago, the Luther Band made a tour to Norway and received there creditable recognition.

7. An Eskimo boy, Leonard Sulloguak, was confirmed recently in Zion Luth ..Church (Norw.) Taylor, Wis. The pastor, The Rev. Fosse, who has been a missionary in Alaska and is now pastor of this congregation, brought the lad to the U. S. after the death of his parents. He was confirmed ahead of his class because he was to enter the Luth. Seminary at Red Wing, Minn., where he expects to prepare for the holy ministry.

8. The Young People's Society of Trinity Lutheran Church, Billings, Mont., the Rev. P. T. Brouer, placed the Luth. Witness and tracts issued by the Am. Luth. Publicity Bureau, New York, N. Y., in a number of Y. M. C. A. reading rooms, railroads stations, and other public places, Any results? Among others, the secretary of the American Relief Commission of Spokane, Wash., and the pastor of the United Lutheran Church asked to be supplied with further copies of the literature.

9. The city of Eisenach, Germany, has placed in circulation six artistically printed pieces of paper money and one coin made of porcelain, in celebration of the 400th anniversary of Luther at Worms. Luther still lives in Germany.

10. The Walther League societies of New York City and vicinity have instituted a Lutheran Bible and Training School which ran its term from Nov. 2nd-Dec. 21st. Sessions are held every Wednesday evening, from 6:30 to 8:15. at the Annex of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Two courses are offered: A course on Bible Study and a course on "How to Enjoy Church Work.'

11. On Dec. 1, 1921, the Lutheran Concordia League (Mo. Synod) ofMaryland presented "From Darkness to Light," a pageant of the Prot. Reformation. The Lyric, in which the pageant was given, .seats 2,000 people and every seat was sold. Nine scenes from the life of Luther 'were portrayed. A presentation of this kind is very educative and interesting to the student of history ..

At the same, it is putting the light upon the candlestick. 158 young people were in the caste, and the coaching and the writing of the pageant were all done by our own Lutheran young people.

The Rev. Paul W. Spaude, '15.

Mason City, la.

The Alumni Editor earnestly requests all friends of the Messenger to send in items of interest concerning the Alumni, for this department, .

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EXCHANGE During the last few months quite a few exchanges have been received. Those that make their regular appearance are the "Black and Red," Watertown, Wis.; "Augsburg Echo," Minneapolis, Minn.; "ThePharos," Illinois; "The Hemnica," Red Wing, Minn.; and "The Lutheran Normal School Echo," Madison, Minn.

Let us turn our attention to the" Augsburg Echo." Your cover design is simple, yet attractive. Turning a few pages, we come to the table of contents, neatly arranged. But we miss the heading, "Editorials." Your literary department opens with the article, "Athletics at Augsburg."

Why not place this in the editorial department? According to our opinion it would serve its purpose better there than under the literary department. Nevertheless, this article is well written and deserves our attention. The author gives several reasons why athletics ought to be fostered. He then tries to show that jioiningthe State College Conference would be a benefit for their College, because, first, the college would be playing teams presenting schools of a standard equal to their own, which is impossible under the conditions existing at present; second, athletics 'would develop and become of a higher grade, because the necessary incentive. would be furnished the players; third, the teams would be recognized, especially by the newspapers, and this would have an advertising value; fourth, the financial side would, under efficient management, more than take care of itself.-The second article, "How Shall I Spend My Time?" ought to be read by everybody .. The author gives us several valuable points which are worth remembering and cites Christ as an example. He speaks of Him in the Temple, when He was only twelve years of age, saying to His parents, "Know ye not that I must be about My Father's business?" If everyone would follow Christ's example, how different too world would bel-There is still another article, entitled "New Eyes." This title probably seems peculiar at first sight, but it not, if one reads the article. The writer tries to show that some people walk about blindfolded and do not observe the things that happen in their presence. I wonder how many of us do not wander about blindfolded, until we are confronted with the problems of life, and our eyes are opened, but, alas! too late to avoid destruction. Therefore, let us keep our eyes open and observe life!

We assume that your articles in Norwegian are interesting', but we are sorry to say that we are not able to read or understand them.

Your "Exchange," "Locals," "Athletics," and "Nuff Sed" departments are written only on one page, the other one containing advertisements.

This interrupts the order. Why not finish these departments first, placing the advertisements in the rear? This would probably be a better arrangement. .

Your athletic writer has the right spirit to give an interesting account of the games.

Your "Nuff Sed" department is not extensive. You surely

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could furnish more jokes. Everybody expects some good Jokes, if they have r-eadyour paper. But if there are only a few to read, they might be disappointed. We suggest a little more spirit in that line.

On the whole, your paper appeals to us and is always hailed heartily when it arrives.

COLLEGE NOTES Monday, December 19, just before the close of school, Christmas was celebrated in the Music Hall by the performance of the following musical and oratorical numbers: .

1. Allgem. Gesang: Herbei, 0 ihr Glaubigen Portg. Weise 2. Weihnachtssymphonie, Orch., Piano and Orgel.. . ......-..---.......-_... ..

Francesco Manfredini (geb. 1688) ~. a) The Story of the Christmas Night, Recitation with Piano and Choir . ... ._Fr. Reuter b) Es waren Hirten-Ehresei Gott("Messias") G. F. Haendel 4. Praise to the Christ Child, Recitation : .._A.Hoppe 5. Weihnachtsglocken, Sopr. lind Alt, Violine, Violincello, Piano und Orgel ----- . ..... .. . . Alex, Schwartz 6. a) Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen, Maennerchor -----.... " .__ . ...._. .. 16. Jahrh., Satz: M. Praetorius b) Kommet, ihr Hirten, Gemischt Chor . Altboehmisch 7. Ansprache, 8. Allgem. Gesang: Der Christbaum ist der schoenste Baum -.:--~ ..--..--.--.----.-----. .. .__ .. . . . . Eisenbach 9. Weihnachtslied, Deklamation .. .. ..__ J. Trojan 10. Quem pastores laudavere, Wechselchoere .

K. Loewe 11. Licht vom Herrn, vierstimmig, Sopr. und Alt mit Streichquartett, Bells, Piano und Orgel.i..Mel. v. Adam de la Halle.(1240) 12. Vom Himmel hoch, Gem. Chor J. S. Bach Allgem, Gesang: 0 du froehliche.

Immediately after the Christmas recess the boys from town removed to' the old smoking room, where they are now at home.

The smoking room is now located in the old sta-ff room, the staff having remove.d to the upper floor of the Recitation Hall. _The old room in the basement is being used as a dressing room. . , Prof. Reuteris now busy preparing for the usual spring concert, We hope that he may be as successful as he always was. . ..

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CO-ED NOTES

Anna Falk returned after Christmas to resume her studies at D. M. L. C., after a good rest (1) at home.

Verona Messerli visited D. M. L. C. from January 5 to 7. It seemed perfectly in place to have her pass through the halls again.

Lydia Winter visited her sister, Anna, on January 6 and 7.

Because of the illness of Rev. H. Albrecht, Anna Winter taught at Hutchinson from February 4 to 18. When she returned, Antoinette filled her place until March. 4. From that time to March 18, Frieda John practiced her laws of discipline at that place.

In the early part of February, Anna Kinden left for her home at Lake Mills, Iowa She is taking a much needed rest after her severe illness.

On February 13, Renata Wiechman underwent a serious operation for appendicitis. Her mother was with her during the most critical time 01 her illness.

Ethel Gieziewski had her tonsils removed on February 18. For some time after her operation, she was one of the many cases that proved the poet's words-"Der Frauen Zungen ja nimmer ruhn"to be false!

Pauline Hafner suffered for a week from an operation on her nose, which took place February 21.

At last the superfluous diligence of the girls has been detected, acknowledged, and to some extent appreciated. Henceforth the girls will try to be the cause of the ommission of the word "superfluous."

Because of the illness of her grandfather, Emma Roeder spent the week and a half from February 25 to March 8 in Rochester.

Students have always argued that the meals served at College are insufficient. This argument has at last been confirmed by one member of the faculty. Prof. Wagner, upon meeting several girls carrying trays for the sick to Hillcrest Hall, has made the remark, "Another lunch necessary!" Many hope that soon more will be convinced of this fact. ..

To beautify the College surroundings has always been the aim of the student body and faculty. Surely, the latter's most successful attempt to do so to Hillcrest Hall is -the row of hooks, each 'Of which suspends a sparkling key attached to a glistening chain.

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LOCAL Arthur Dierks of Concordia College, St. Paul, Minn., and formerly of this institution, visited with friends at this College from Dec. 17 to 20, 1921.

Herbert Schweppe, an employee of E. Haertel, Fairmont, Minn., visited his two brothers, Arnold and William, Dec. 19, 1921. He made the trip in Mr. Haertel's Ford Sedan. He returned the following day, taking Alfred, Erwin and Gertrude Haertel along, for they had decided to spend the Christmas vacation at home.

The D. M. L. C. kitchen was kept busy a few days after the Christmas vacation had started, by the following students who remained to take advantage of the special Holiday rates on different railroads: Leona Engel, Henry and John Meyer, Fritz Miller, Paul Rohrke, Ada Siefert, Lester Sonn, Albert and Alvin Winter and Herbert Witt.

Prof. H. R. Palmbach spent the Christmas vacation at his home in Appleton, Wis. He also visited other relatives and friends who live in that vicinity.

Elmer Jordan, one of those "Jenny on the spot fellows", came late after the Christmas vacation on account of a sore back.

Siegbert Bergemann '21 of Grand Rapids, Wis., visited at this institution from Jan. 5 to 7, 1922.

Rev. Wenzel '17 who is "vicaring" in the South Dakota Mission Fields, paid this institution a visit on Jan. 10, 1922.

Miss Lenora and William Kohls, Morgan, Minn., visited their brother Elmer on Jan. 11 and 12, 1922.

Victor Albrecht visited home folks at Hutchinson, Minn., Jan. 21 to 23, 1922. .

The Minnesota Valley Teachers' Conference met Jan. 21 and March 18, at New Ulm, Minn. Members of the Faculty were in attendance. Model lessons were presented and papers read on history and method by Prof. H. Klatt and Prof. R. M. Albrecht respectively. The officers elected were Prof. R. M. Albrecht, Pres.; Herbert Sitz, Secy.; Prof. H. Klatt, Treas.

John Hoffmann had his tonsils removed on Jan. 27, 1922.

'Walter Oetjen had an operation on his nose Jan. 28. He had a spur and bone removed.

Carl Heiser and Immanuel Lenz were sick with tonsilitis, around the fourth of February. Immanuel had his tonsils removed the same day.

Walter Oetjen went to the Union Hospital Feb. 7 and was operated on appendicitis the next morning. He went home Feb. 22, after he had slightly recovered. He attended classes on March 13, and claims that he has totally recovered and is feeling fine. His parents, Rev. and Mrs. F. J. Oetjen, residents of Blue Earth, Minn., were present at the operation. Rev. Oetjen returned to his home the same day and Mrs. Oetjen remained till Feb. 13, 1922.

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Burton Larson and Karl Knoop went to Sleepy Eye, Minn., Feb. 4, 1922, to visit at the former's home. They returned the following day.

Albert and Alvin Winter visited relatives at Mankato, Feb. 11 and 12, 1922.

George Kicker was surprised by the unexpected visit of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kicker, who reside at Fairfax, Minn.

This visit was made the latter part of Feb. Edwin Krueger and Ervin Neubert left for the latter's home at Mankato, Minn., Feb. 18, and returned Feb. 19.

Louis Tschirley had the pleasure of a visit from his father, a resident of Roscoe, So. Dak., on Feb. 19, 1922. He accompanied his father to Mankato and returned the next morning.

Feb. 22 to 24 was the date of the School Conference of the Missouri Synod. Sessions were held in the auditorium of the Concordia Teachers' College, River Forest, Ill. Papers touching upon Christian education were read and reports of the parochial schools of the various districts were heard and discussed.

William Woltmann from Marshfield, Wis., entered his name at this institution on Feb. 24. He is well pleased with the college and seems to be working quite hard.

Edward Krueger and Ervin Neubert left for Sleepy Eye, Minn., Feb. 25, 1922, to visit at Edward's home. They returned Feb. 26.

Burton Larson, accompanied by Ervin Neubert, visited at the Larson home at Sleepy Eye, Minn., March 4, and returned the following day. ,..

Richard Vergin left for his home at Buffalo, Minn., March 11. on account of business affairs and returned March 14.

Albert Emmel went home to visit his mother and sister at Mankato on March 11, and returned the following noon. This is only one out of many. We all wish that mama was so near to us.

Mrs. R. M. Albrecht, wife of Prof. Albrecht, recently spent several days at La Crosse Wis.. having been called there by the illness of her mother.

J. Roeder, our Janitor, was called to the death bed of his father at Rochester, Minn. Our boys are making an attempt to keep everything as neat and clean as Mr. Roeder did.

Walter Meyer went to his horne, which is located in northern Mankato, Saturday, March 5, and returned March 6.

If plans develop alSwe hope, the cortege may soon be in possession of a film projector. This is intended for showing educational and industrial films.

Gustav Loeck, brother of Otto Loeck, of this institution, from Balaton, Minn., arrived at New VIm, Minn., March 14, to have his tonsiis removed and to take treatments for pleurisy.

Saturday the 11th 01 March a number of boys took a hik= to the Cottonwooa river and started floating down on blocks of ice, which were floating down in great number. Everything went w=ll till th= block on which I.Haertel was stationed became ice jammed in the middle of the river. He stayed there for at least half an hour

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waiting for a block large enough to carry him, but as none came, he decided to strip off his boots and shirt and wade, or, if necessary, swim to shore. He 'said, "It is a funny feeling to. stand stocking footed on a block of ice with one foot and feeling oi the Water with .the other; and knowing that it means to swim amongst small icebergs." While singing, "Flow gently, sweet Afton," he. plunged into the river and swam across, a distance of about 100 It, He was given dry clothes by a nearby farmer. Wonder if the-boys will try it again? .

Students of "A", "B" and eleventh grade are attending the rehearsals of the church choir, which is going to give 'a Cantata, "Soli Deo Gloria," the latter part of the school year.

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ATHLETICS On the 7th of Jan. our first team journeyed to Mankato, to play a return game against the fast Mankato State Teachers College.

The first game played was a close battle, so our boys had hopes of winning the second. But what did Mankato do! Everyone was shocked when they heard the score 50 to 6 in Mankato's favor.

Our boys were lost on the floor and so could not work as they did otherwise, Jovaag showed his skin in shooting by making 12 field goals. .

D. M. L. C. M. S. T. C. W. Albrecht R. F. Dart V. Albrecht L. F. Holz Lenz C. Grieg Kuehl R. G. Zimmermann Tchirley L. G. Wood SUbstitutions: Jovaag for Holz, Lushfor Wood, Coggeshallfor Zimmermann; G. Albrecht for Kuehl.

Field goals: Dart 4, Jovaag 12, Grieg 5, Zimmermann 3.

Free Throws: W. Albrecht 6, Jovaag 2. Referee: Pucket.

The next game was played against the New VIm Actives.

This was the closest game of the season.

The first half was in the Actives favor, 5 to 11. Then our boys worked harder and succeeded in defeating the opponents for the second time this season.

The score was 23 to 21 in our favor.

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W. Albrecht R. F. Kunze V. Albrecht L. F. Engelbert Lenz C. Amann Kuehl R. G. Pfaender Tschirley L. G. Heymann SUbstitutions: Spalding for Tschirley; Pfaender for Engelbert.

Field goals: W. and V. Albrecht each 3, Lenz 4; Kunze 2, Englebert 5, Heymann 3.

Free throws: W. Albrecht 3; Kunze 1. Referee: Herzog.

Jan. 27 our team played the N. V. Independents on our floor.

The game was rough, but fast. The Independents are old stars, but they were not too good for our quint. When the final whistle blew, the score was 24 to 20 in our favor.

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W. Albrecht R. F. Muesing V. Albrecht L. F. Pollei Lenz C. Amann Kuehl R. G. Ocbs Tschirley L. G. Wiedenmann Substitutions: Spalding for V. Albrecht; Franta for Muesing.

Field goals: W. Albrecht 3, V. Albrecht 4, Lenz 2, Spading 1 Muesing 3, Pollei 3, Ochs 3, Wiedenmann 1. ' Free throws: W. Albrecht 4.

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our surprise, they lost. The floor, they claim, was too small to play on. Maybe E. Schweppe could not stretch his long legs. The boys were banged up a bit, but they forgot that soon. The final count was 19 to 7 in Hanska's favor.

D. M. L. C. Second Hanska A. Schweppe R. F. Jacobson Sonn L. F. Sorheim E. Schweppe C. Paulson Hellmann R. G. Gambill Spalding L. G. Miller Substitutions: Sprengler for Spalding; Erickson for Jacobson.

Field goals: A. Schweppe 2, E. Schweppe 1; Miller, Paulson, Sorheim, each 2, Jacobson 3.

Free throws: Hellmann 1, Jacobson 1.

February 10 the first team played on the Armory floor against Co. "A". It was another defeat for our first team, losing by a score of 25 to 30. The team fought hard, but Co. "A" proved to be too strong and well posted on their large floor Co. "A" D.M.L.C. Herrian W. Albrecht R. F. Fenske V. Albrecht L. F. Julius Lenz C. Herzog Kuehl R. G. Schreyer Tschirley L. G. Substitutions: Hellmann for Kuehl, G. Albrecht for V. AIbrecht; Peuser for Herzog.

Field goals: W. and V. Albrecht each 3, Lenz 2, Tschirley 3; Herrian 7, Fenske 6, Julius 3, Herzog and Schreyer each 1.

Free throws: W. Albrecht 3, Herrian 2. Referee-: Herzog.

The next and last game was played against the New VIm Actives. Our team defeated them twice, but the Actives were anxious to defeat the College team, so another game was played andCollege lost. Thâ&#x201A;Ź game was played on the, New Ulm High School floor. This was a fast played game.

The score was close, until the last quarter. Our boys showed themse1ves dangerous in the third quarter, the score-board showing 22 to 24, in the Actives' favor. _The final count was 22 to 30.

N.U.A. D.M.L.C. Engelbert W. Albrecht R. F .: Kunze Lenz L. F. Amann V. Albrecht C. Heymann' Kuehl R. F. Pfaender Tshirley L. G. Substitutions: Pollei for Kunze.

Field goals: Lenz and Tschirley each 2, W. Albrecht 4, V. Albrecht 3; Engelbert 3, Kunze 5, Amann 2, Heymann 1, Pollei 4.

Referee: Berg.

Second team played the N. V. Z. V. the same evening. The Zoeglings had the lead in the first half, the score being 13 to 14. In the second half, our team worked harder and held the Zoelgings to -e

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one point. Hellmann did good work, holding his man to 3 baskets.

The score was 24 to 15 in our favor.

N. U. Z. V. D. M. L. C. Second McChale R. F. A. Schweppe Fritsche L. F. G. Albrecht Fesenmaier C. . E. Schweppe Vogelpohl R. G. Sprengler Tomschin L. G. Hellmann Substitutions: Fuerstenau for Sprengler; Schneider for Vogelpohl.

Field goals: A. and E. Schweppe each 3, G. Albrecht 4, Fuerstenau 1; Fesenamier 1, Fritsche, McChale each 3.

Free throws: Hellmann, G. Albrecht each 1; McChaie 1.

The basket ball season over, base ball is already looked forward to. There is some material in sight, so a fairly good team is expected to be put out this year, although our great pitcher E. Bradtke is missing.

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JOKES

-Mike: "Pete, I heard you quit your gir1. What isthe reason?"

Pete: "Well, last night when I took her homeand gave her a goodnightkiss, I smelledsmokeon her lips."

Mike: "Wen, that is nothing to get alarmed about, all girls smoke nowadays."

Pete : "Yes, but my girl don't smoke."

-Prof.: "What does Medicas mean?"

Johnny: "Don't know."

Prof.: "Well, then, what does the doctor prescribe for?"

Micky: "Castor oil!"

-Prof.: (Looking at family pictures) "Is that your family, Fl'it7?"

Fritz: "No, thai's my father s."

-"Cum Caesar in Britania esset."

Stelljes: "Komm, Caesar, gehen wir nach Britanien mit die Essex."

-Johnny, to Jim, on his way home from fishing: "Did you get anything?"

Jim: (thoughtfully) "No, I aint been home yet."

-Auntie: "Has anyone been stealing someof this Jam?" (Silence). "Have you, Tommy?"

Tommy: (seriously) "Mother never allows me to talk at dinner."

-Prof.: "You all know what a perfect square is?"

Bud: "Yes, Just look at my head."

-Swede: (reading his composition) "When I was returning to school,the train was ten minutes late --."

Prof.: "You mean fivedays late!"

-Customer: (drinking coffee in a restaurant) "This coffee is all mud."

Waiter: "It was ground this morning, sir."

-Prof.: "Albrecht, howbig a foolare you?"

Jake: "Six feet!"

-Prof.: "Was fuer eine Form is melior?"

Cinders: "Das ist das Comperativ von bonus, melior, optimus."

Patsy: (speaking to Prof.): "Kohls hat gesagt, dass meloir der Comparativ von bonus melior optimus ist. Das ist falsch, Es ist der Comperativ von bonus."

Cinders: "Well, I meant the right thing."

-Prof.: "What are the monsoons?"

Bud: "They are religiouspeople."

-Chicago maniac whoswallowedfivespoonswasall stirred up.

Prof.: (testing raisins for sugar, puts test tube on flameand it bursts.)

Student: "Lots of kick!"

-Health Hint: When trying to beat a train to a crossing succeed.

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Sobald der Mensch geboren wird, fangt er das Kicken an.

-Nobody believes a "No Smoking sign."

-Prof.: "What is the most important thing in making bread?"

Eifert: "To know how." .

-Fine Motto: Never put off today what you can wear tomorrow.

-John Heinitz claims that the professor told him in penmanship period that he had the control, but not the movement.

-Prof.: "Welches Schiff hat keinen Mast?"

Eifert: "Das Luftschiff."

-Life is too short to talk back to a policeman.

-A driver is known by the fenders he keeps.

-Prof. (in reciting Anthony's speech) "Well, Meyer, you didn't know it."

Ape : "Yes, I did, only I couldn't get the connecting thoughts."

-"Do you know why I put my girl's picture in my watch?"

"Because I think she'll love me in time."

-Girls should wear more clothes next month. Remember what Caesar said: "Beware the hides of March."

-Prof.: (in reading) One of these sayings was, "It is hard for an empty sack to stand upright."

Shine: "If you're hungry."

-When it came to aircraft, the conference decided the sky waa the limit. _ The low price of leather hasn't reduced calf steaks yet.

-Mother: (after the spanking) "Willie, where are you going'!"

Willie: "Outdoors to sit on the snow."

-Students write in a physiology test: If a person is fainting, put in a cool place where there is fresh air, and put him so his head is down to the ground.

The three eyed troubles are, near-sighted ness, far-sightedness and color-blindness.

Voice is produced by blowing it up through the windpipe.

Retina is a part of the eye where light goes on to the brain ..

Condiments are not really foods, but favors, such as pepper.

-Prof.: "Warum brachen die Kriegsknechte den Uebeltatem die Beine?"

-Mutterer:.

"So dass sie nicht weglaulen konnten."

-Patsy: Naehdem er gestorben wart sprach er, "Mich durstet."

"Does your financee know much about automobiles?"

"Heavens, no; she asked me if I started my car by stripping the gears!" .

-Backer: (writes in a compesition). "The snow and storm blew the track out." . -She: "Now don't really, don't you think girls have cleaner ... minds than men?"

He: "Yes, I suppose so. But ~y ought to; look how often they change them." .

-What would you think of a school teacher, that askt!<i you for

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your knife to sharpen his pencil with, so he could give you a low mark?

-Prof.: (In Rhetoric) "Let knowledgecome to "A" class too."

Rex.: "I'm altaid she'll get marriedin a hurry."

Tschirley: "I'll be best man."

Prof.: "She'll take care and not take any."

Jake: "Can't she also be a man?"

-Prof.: (in biblische Geschichte): "Was ist mit dem Acker gemeint?'!

Abu: "Ein Stueck Land." +-Our most popular winter resort is the kitchen stove.

-Don't ask how far to a garage when the car stalls-it's five miles.

-Miss Beisel: (in Isogogictest) St. Paul wrote an epistle to the Philippines.

-It wouldtake six hours to read the minutes of women'sclub.

-Great is the handicap of a'shortarmed man telling fish tales.

-An Indiana woman was fined $200 for shooting her husband.

And, no doubt, her husband paid it.

-All men needing haircuts are not in Russia.

-Shine got an unexpected showerbath the other night. It was so unexpected that he forgot to take off his underwear, but it did the workjust the same.

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You Are Invited to Inspect Our Spring Showing.

H. H. VOGELPOHL'S SONS PIPE ORCAN BUILDERS NEW VLM, MINN. Branch of the

REUTERPIPE ORGANCO., Lawrence, Kan, Unextelled in Tonal Quality and Workmanship TESTIMONIAL

DR. MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE The Reuter Organ Co. NEW ULM, MINNESOTA Lawrence, Kansas.

Dear Sirs: It is an act of necessity on my part to inform you of the following, after having thoroughly inspected your large plant and after having examined and played several completed organs:..

Material and workmanship, in all details of organ building, even unto the artistically beautiful intonation, the ingeniously contrived electro-pneu- ; matic system which, combined with perfectly ready response and preci- I.' sions, promises to function positively and permanently, the exactness and elegance of the exterior, architectural forms and various other things, show plainly that it is your endeavor, in company with a number of efficient expert .and competent men to turn out first class workmanship which need not fear competition of any kind whatsoever.

For those reasons I will gladly and willingly recommend your organ firm wherever and whenever possible. . Yours truly, Fr, Reuter SERVICE STATION FOR PiPE ORGANS Rebuilding, Regulating, Tuning, 4nd'Care of Pipe Organ• .••..' .,ON -',

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Poor eyes make backward students. They not only affeot your work, but your nerves and health as well.

Wefit your eyes right, grind lenses in our own shop and replace broken lenses on short notice.

H. O. SCHLEUDER Optometrist and Optician 102 No. Minn. St.

New Vim

Telephone 87

GoOd-byeto the Rubber Sac! HE T-the

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SPECIALIST IN EYESIGHT AND OPTOMETRY

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Prompt Service

Firat Clan Work

R. R. Kemski Printing Co. Business Stationery OFFICE SUPPLIES

Telephone

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370

Daily Capacity 60,000 Brick

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New Ulm Brick & Tile Yards.

FR. AUFDERHEIDE, Prop.

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Cement Drain Tile-4 to 36 in; Cement Silo Blocks Cement Fence Poet.

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We Invite you Students to make our Store your Headquarters

CRONE BROS. CO. 110-114 N. Minnesota St.

F. H. RETZLAFF HARDWARE, IMPLEMENTS DODGE BROTHERS TOURING AND BUSINESS MOTOR CARS Established 1887.

New Ulm, Minn.

The Price of Good Clothes H.EN you look at the price, I'ood clothe. and poor one. are much alikel the difference i.n't much. A few dollara in the price may mean a bill difference in the quality.

Aa lone aa you're 1I0inil to pay it anyway-you ar._.t the be.t value.

You can depend on u. to cive it to you.

Hart Schaffner and Marx clothes; all-wool fabrics snd the lligbeet grade tailorinl' in our clothes, You'11see for yourself how stylish they are.

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Homeof Hart Schaffner& MarxClothe. and FlorsheimShoe•• Office Phone T. S, 13

Residence Phone T. S. 81Z

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PHYSICIAN&: SURGEON OFFICE OVER ARBES BROS. nRUG STORE OFFICEHOURS APPOINTMENTS MADE 10 to 12 A M. 1 to .. P. M. NEWULM, MINN.

J. M~ Meyer

I make a Specialty of FiDe Watch RepairiDa'.

Leading Jeweler

Honeae aDd CompeteDt Work GUlU'IUlteeci

.H. 路GOEDE Photographer The LEADING Studio High Grade PORTRAITS Special Rates 'to Students

KODAK FINISHING Studio 107Broadway NEW PUBLICATIONSby FR. REUTER, NEW ULM, MINN. The Story of the Christmas Night (Weihnachtsgeschichte), Luc. 2, 1-20. Recitation with Organ or Piano and Mixed Choir.

Score $1.00, Choir Part 10.

22 Short Preludes to the most familiar of the English Gospel Hyrnns, $1.20.

30 Short Preludes, Second Series, $1.75.

Variations on the Melo.dy"Lasst rnich gehn", $0.80.

The Lutheran Organist Vol. 1. Preludes, Interludes, Modulations $6.00., . Vol. n. Pre or Postludes $2.00.

Vol. II. Funeral Music $2.00.

Do your Banking with the

.CITIZENS STATE BANK Capital $100,000.00. '., Surplus $100,000.00 Member of Federal Reserve Banking System Being one of the oldest and strongest banks in Southern Minnesota, we solicit your patronage.

,Modern Safe Deposit Boxes for rent $1.00 per year

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We Carry a Complete Line of Fancy and Staple Groceries, Dry Goods and Notions which we offer for Sale at Lowest Prices.

ALSO PAY HIGHEST PRICE FOR EGGS AND BUTTER.

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WEILANDT &: STEGEMAN CONTRACTORS & BUILDERS Correspondence Solicited

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Leading Photographer 21372N.Minn. SIr. Telephone No. 268

ATHLETIC AND DRESS FOOTWEAR

Work done in any section of this Community.

Plans and Specifications Furnished Estimates Cheerfully Given Office 1100Center Str. Both Phones 571

F. J. BACKER HARNESS DEALER TrUDks, TraveliDI Ba,l, S.it. eases, PUrleI

E. WICHERSKI

and Other Leather Specialties

When in Need of an Electrician

Call 148

Ulrich Electric Co.

Andrew Saffert l ;

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WHOLESALE SAUSAGE

Term. Weekly

119N. MinnesotaSt.

Both Phone. 144 â&#x20AC;˘

Daniel Webster The World's Greatest Flour'

Used Where Quality Counts Recommended

and Guaranteed

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.Eagle Roller Mill Co. NEW ULM, MINN.

We Kindly Solicit Your Patronage

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THE LEADING JEWELER

DRS. STRICKLER & DUB-BE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS NEW ULM, MINN. FOR THE BEST LINE OF

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BACKER'S PHARMACY Fritsche Clinic Drug Store

Drugs. Books, Kodaks

We Ute Soft Water Only·

Phone No.5.

New Ulm Steam Laundry OSWALD& GROEBNER, Prop•.

First Class Dry Cleaning Department In Connection Prompt attention

given to mail order •.

CHARLES EMMERICH Plumbing, Steam and Hot Water Heating Estimates Furnished on Application.

Both Phone. 281

Corner Center and Minne.ota St..

Very Best Service Done By

HENRY SCHEMAN Painter and Decorator

... Also Handle ...

Devoe's High Grade Paint, Varnish, .

Stain, and Linseed Oil 321 N. Minn. St.

New Ulm, Minn.

J. H. FORSTER

SIMONS LUMBER CO.

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figure on your requirements in these materials.

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OFFICE HOURS: 1p. m~to 8p. In. Fritac:he Block.

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P. J. Eichten Shoe Store New VIm, Minn.

Henry

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The Center Street Grocer A Fine Stopping Place for Students 803 Center St.

Phone 133

Collegian Clothes For Good Men's Clothing and Furnishings COIr.eto this store.

We guarantee satisfaction or money back. Try us.

Leo A. Sprenger CLOTHIER

GEO. J. GAG Tin, Galvanized Iron, Copper and Gravel Roofs Expert Warm Air Heating Exclusive

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Volume XII.

No.4

CONTENTS

LITERARY Class Poem Class History Class Will Class of '22 Vom Mond

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WALTER ALBRECHT: "If it were not for me,

what would this world be."

MARGARET BEISEL: "How I love its giddy gurgle, How I love its fluent flow, How I love to wind my mouth up, How I love to hear it go."

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LEONA ENGEL: "Her bubbling good humor is a sure cure for the blues."

LILLIE GIEGLING: "All great women of fame, From South Dakota came."

GERTRUDE HAERTEL: "If worries were golden,

I'd be a millionaire."

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DINA HUSO: "Her care was never to offend, And every creature was her friend."

GERDA KOCH: "Fair and square and slim and tall, Oh, lucky Gerda envied by all."

FLORENCE KOEHLER: "Sometimes I sit and think, Oftener I sit and dream, But usually I just sit."

JOHANNA LEIN: "Hear diligently when I speak, for I do not speak often."

IRENE MATHEWS: "Tis the country ideal Where nothing is real, But everything only seems."

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"How pretty her blushing was And how she blushed again."

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RENATA WIECHMANN: even tho vanquished, She could argue still."

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IRMA WILBRECHT: "If she wi11,she will, You may depend on't1ÂŁ she won't she won't, And there's an end on't."

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LITERARY CLASS POEM. .

In the Hall of Time I stood with Memory beside' me, 'When an indistinct group appeared in the gloom of the corridor; The gloom disappeared, .

My vision was cleared And memory beside me whispered: "Behold the class of twenty two! ...

Its banner is blue and' gold.

To aim and color may they be true As warriors in days of old."

While I stood to gaze in the gloom of the corridor, M:emory suddenly placed a motto before me; I no longer feared That one could have erred With this trust and faith to guide him: "Commit thy works unto the Lord And do not fail to see God's loving hand to bridge the ford .

From school into Life's Sea." ..

Slowly the visions grew dimmer and fainter, Memory stealthily crept down the winding Hall of Time Yet one burning light Will ne'er see the night 'Tis gratitude toward our teachers; "Receive our heart-felt thanks to-day They're true as our Blue and Gold; Not time shall take these thanks a way Although we grow ever so old." .

A. E. 's. '22.

CLASS

HISTORY.

'One early September morn, in the year 1918, two freshmen were seen, plodding their way up the Weary Way to Wisdom.

The many and heavy books they carried intercepted the view.

Finally, after many pauses and stops for breath, (hey arrived at the top of the hill. Their glances rested on several groups 01 ~ormer students who all talked at once in trying to relate their summer's experience. .

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As the two freshmen were standing there, afraid to go ahead and ask, several Seniors came up to them, leading them up to the Girls' Room. Here a large group had assembled, all staring at the two new .ones, who were more afraid than before. The Seniors told the othe~s to get acquainted with them. As it was a Senior who had sam it, everyone obeyed. Soon the two freshmen were the loudest:and happiest in the whole group.

The ben rang for devotion. Here the Whole student body assembled. The two' freshmen looked at everything with open mouths, because such a scene had never before presented itself to their eyes.

After devotion a, program was presented to each member of the different classes. The two freshmen were directed into a room, when they mef their other classmates. They were: Esther Gens, Alma Weigand, Renata Wiechmann, Verona Messerli, Elmer Kuehn, Adelbert Backer, Clemens Messerli, Bernhard Henning, Victor Siegler, Alvin Raduenz, and Alfons Engel. It did not take very long tb get acquainted. The first week was spent almost entirely in trying to locate the various class rooms. The time passed so quickly that before they realized it, June had arrived, bringing with I it all the examinations, which were passed successfully.

I Before leaving for home, all enjoyed themselves at a class picnic. They departed, hoping to see each other the following year.

I The next scene' takes us to the year 1919. Again these students plodded up the hill, but this time as sophomores! ;}s they came in sight of the college,.everyone greeted ,them, Hello Irm, Hello Engel." , Most of our former schoolmates were fortunate enough' to have the opportunity to return to school. We were grieved to see that Sylvia Salfisberg, Esther Gens, Alma Weigand, and Bernhard Henning were ,not in our midst.

The first four months passed quietly, but in November our class was increased py one important member, Gertrude Haertel.

She had attended Bethany Ladies' College at Mankato. As that institution closed, a number of girls continued their course at our college.

We were sorry I that Clemens Messerli did not return after Christmas on account of the death of his father.

We happily ended our second year by having a picnic at Meyer's creek, at which everyone reported a good time.

During the summer months of 1920, several improvements had been made on the college grounds. The main one was the establishment of a girls' dormitory. .

When our class again assembled, we saw several strange faces. Our new classmates were Ada Sievert, Nora Leverson, and Johanna Lein. I Walter Albrecht, Who had taught school at Winona the year before, also entered our class. Another new member was Victor Albrecht. He had graduated from the

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I Tertia class of 1920, but had decided to take up the Teacher's course. At a class meeting we decided to have "Blue and Gold" as our class colors. We surpHsed the honorable faculty and our fellow students by appearing I in blue and gold sweaters. When Christmas carne near, Elmer Kuehn discontinued his studies and accepted a position as teach~r at Modena, Wis.. The boys of our class had been doing fint work in basketball and baseball.

The Seniors and Junior girl~ in recognition of their splendid spirit, gave a banquet in honor of them at the Emil Buenger horne. When we were Juniots, we had the honor of serving at the banquet given by the Faculty complimentingthe Senior class.

The evening of our last Joncert, we d~corated the music hall for commencement, which tpok place the next morning. We finished at 6 A. M. and were on deck again at 9 A. M. Our Tertia, Victor SiegleJ, Alvin Raduenz, and Alfons Engel left us t? continue their cOUI11ise at Northwestern college, Watertown, WIS..

In the year 1921 we [ntered the institution. as Seniors.

Nora Leverson and Verona Messerli did not return, as they had accepted calls as teachers. ora had charge of the Line Creek Parochial school near Emmenr' Minn. Verona was stationed at Elmore, Minn. .

We 'were glad to welco~e the following students as classmembers: Dena Huso, Iren:J Mathews, Gerda Koch and Lillie Giegling. Margaret Beisel and Florence Koehler thought there is no place like D. M. L. C., I so they carne back as Seniors to take up the teachers' course.

One of our members, Adelbert Backer, left our school to accept a call as teacher at Halloway, Minn. .

We always had pleasant ~imes trying to impart knowledge to children at ~t.. P~ul~sLuther!n s~hool ~very Wednesday, The Juniors invited us for a' Jolly time at the home of Prof.

Schaller May 6.

I In the name of the faculty, Prof. Bliefernicht, in a manner quite his own, extended an inrtation to Join their dignified families at the D. M. L. C. dining hall on the evening of June 3.

Everyone is eager to beg~nhis new work next year, but also sorry to leave our dear old AlimaMater. .

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CL.J,S WILL. Since we, the "A" class bf 路1922, are, about to leave this institution and have acquired gertain properties and qualitieswhich we cannot take with 11$, we shall will them to the faculty and fellow-students.

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To the faculty we will the sorrowful faces, which were seen on the return of our examination papers, and the worn-out trousers and skirts.

Irma Wilbrecht wills her art of ruling the girls' room to Emma Roeder, hoping she is not quite so severe.

To Frieda Mueller, Reneta Wiechmann wills her "days off."

She feels that Frieda can better afford them than she.

The smiles received in class from a certain professor, Ada Sievert wills to Frieda John. Ada is one of the kind-hearted girls that always gives the best when she knows of a worthy receiver.

Irene Mathews wills her seat in harmony class to John Hoffmann. It is Just as good as new. We wonder whether he Will profit by it.

Her "wells" Johanna Lein bequeaths to the faculty. They say it is getting dry. Look out so they don't overflow.

Florence Koehler gives to Lester Sonn her technic at the organ, hoping that he can make use of it in future years. When Lester gets to be too good at the organ, she .intends to collect it with interest.

Gerda Koch will leave her humor here. She gives it to Paulline Hafner. We wonder whether Pauline can make good use of it in South Dakota.

Dena Huso wills her German which she learned this year to Agnes Martinson. Can she use it? We don't know, but hope so.

Gertrude Haertel bequeaths some of her good nature to Antoinette. We hope she'll take good care of it.

Lillie Giegling wills her sarcasm to the finder. May some one from a foreign country be the finder. We can't use it here.

Since puffs are going out of style, Leona Engel wills hers to Anna Falk. Leona feels certain that Anna is longing for some.

We all know that Anna will appreciate this small gift.

Margaret Beisel wills her good-naturedness to Anna Winter.

She would like to give her something else, but since there is nothing else for her to give, it is an impossibility.

Walter Albrecht wills his position in basketball and base-ball to Ed. Schweppe. Ed's height will make up for his slowness.

He had better study Newton's Law of Motion before he takes up the inheritance.

Victor Albrecht wills his mustache, which is a close resemblance to one anyway, to Elmer Kuehn. In with the mustache goes the Milwaukee Dustless Brush Agency.

Since John Loeffelmacher can make the best of everything, we the "A" class will to him all our bad qualities, feeling certain that he will return them after having remedied them.

V. and W. A. '22.

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CLASS OF '22.

Time-1934.

Scene-Conference somewherein South Dakota.

L. G.:-Why, Jo Lein, you old red-head! What have you been doing all these years?

J. L.:- Teaching.

L. G.-Teaching? Where? And what do vouteach?

J. L.:-Not so fast! One question at a time, please. I have been teaching ten months every year since I left D. M. L. C. My present position is in Arizona, I teach the advanced classes in German, and elementary Harmony to the Indians.

But now, how about yourself? What position are you filling?

L. G.-You will faint if I tell you; but I'll risk it anyhow. I am teaching Vocal and Science at our Lutheran High School in Montana. Of course, I lead the choir, too; so you see I'm quite busy. .

J. L.:-Are there any more of the old class here? Let's look \around and see.

L. G.-No, we can't now. The speaking will begin in a minute.

Let's get a goodseat. -Why, Jo! Isn't that Victor Albrecht?

The man in the checkedsuit, with the heavy black moustache and cane?

J. L.:It certainly looks like him, but, they said the address was to be delivered by the Director of Bethany Ladies' College. Imagine Jake in that position!

L. G.:-It certainty is he, though. We'll talk to him after the meeting.

J. L.:-(Whisperi'1g) Doesn't this remind you of our old class meetings?

L. G.:-Ja. By the way, do you ever hear from Ada Sievert?

J. L.:-She writes to me quite regularly-at least once a year.

While on a trip through the Southern states, she married the owner of a large rice plantation.

L. G.:-Yes, I know. Ada always was fo id of.路rice. Poor Dena Huso had quite a different fate. Her husband was killed in a-i accident and she has to support herself and family by taking in washings.

J. L.:-Has Jake finished his speech at last? Now we can go and talk to him.

L. G.:-(Both walking toward him) Who is that woman beside him-that short, fleshy one with black hair? Doesn't she look just like Leona Engel?

J. L.:-It must be she, because Ada wrote that Leona had returned from India and is now giving a series of talks on her experiencesas a missionary.

L. G.:-Hurry; we must talk to -them before they leave.

J. L.:-Well, Jake and Leona! Quite an "Ueberraschung" to see you here. We have just been discussingthe fate of our classmates. Jake, you must know what happened to some of them.

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Jake:-I can deliver a little information about two of them.

Renata Wiechman is matron of the girls' dormitory at D. M. L. C. The dormitory has hundred and one girls.

L. G.-Good gracious! How many are up in the attic now?

Jake:-The girls are in the boys' dormitory. The boys have that little auto garage behind the girls' dormitory.

J. L.:-1 thought it would turn out that way.

Jake:-Margaret Beiselis up at the D. M. L. C. too. Of course she isn't Marg, Beisel any more. She has Mrs, Schriefer's . place as collegecook and her husband drives the collegewagon.

Leona:- I suppose they have tomato soup and liver every day then. I wonder if Marg. is serving five course dinners as she always planned to do.

J. L.:- Do you know what became of Gertrude Haertel after she had that nervous breakdown?

Jake:- Yes, she had to giveup teaching. The doctor advised her to be in the open air as much as possible, so she took the agency for a patent medicine. She drives all over the country selling it.

L. G.:-Has her health improved since?

Jake:-It must have, for she has gained several hundred pounds since then.

Leona:-Good for her! Florence Koehler took to the country too, after her marriage. She and her husband are running a modem dairy farm in New Jersey. Florence is quite proud of her ability to milk twenty cows twice each day.

J. L.:- I'd just as soon have her cream check, but I'd rather be excused from the milking.

Jake:-I almost forgot to tell you about Rex. He is fillingthe . long strived for position of head of the La CrosseFrauenverein -that is, his wife is president, but he doesthe talking for her.

Leolla:-Let's all have supper together and talk over old times.

-AT SUPPERJake:-(With the evening paper) Just listen to this, girls! The Hon. Gerda Koch elected as sheriffof Waupaca County, Wis., the fifth woman in the U. S. to be elected to such an important position.

L. G.:-Jake, that's where you lostout.

J. L.:-Good old Gerda, she will surely keep order in that county.

Leona:- Is there any more news? .

Jake:-This is what I call real news. Irma Wilbrecht has become a member of the EnglishParliament. Her latest speech on "The Status of Woman" is being published in book form.

L. G.:-Our class has at least one famous member. Her name will go down in history along with Patrick Henry and LoefIelmacher.

J. L.:-May I see the paper, Jake? I want to get the address .of a beauty parlor where I can have my hair waved before the evening meeting.-Here is a Beauty shop ad-, corner of Main and Duluth street,-Irene Mathews, Proprietor.

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Leona:- Irene Mathews! Come on, girls, let's go and see if .it's Our Irene Mathews. If it is, we'll bring her to the meeting to-night, Jake.

Jake i=-Allright. See you later.

L. G. and J. L. '22.

YOM MOND.

Es ware eine meiner Klassengenossin vom Jahre 1922, die mich auf meiner Reise begleitete, Wir wanderten Tag und Nacht, aber unsere Fusse beriihrten keinen Boden, wir sahen nichts und horten nichts. Nach langer, langer Zeit fuhlten wir ein Fundament unter unseren Flissen.-Alles war dunkel. Ich hatte mir aus Vorsicht ein Paket Lichter mit auf die Reise genommen.

Dieses offnete ich, um zu sehen, wo wir waren, Es wurde hell.

Wie erschraken wir, als wir uns oben auf dem Mond befandenl Schon als kleine Kinder horten und lasen wir von gewissen Steinen, welche trotz vieles Suchens nicht gefunden werden konnten. Diese Steine hatten eine gewisse Zauberkraft; wenn man namlich einen dieser Steine irgendwohin wart, es mochte auch noeh so weit sein, konnte man in der ganzen Gegend jeden Menschen und alles, was dort verging, sehen. Wir bemuhten uns diese Steine zu finden, und nach langem Wandern und Suchen Ianden wir sie hinten in des Mendes Mund. Wir gruben sie aus und wollten nun diese Steine einen nach dem andern auf die Erde fallen lassen und so einmal nach Herzenslust die ganze Welt vom Mond besehauen.

Da wir in der Richtung ganz irre geworden waren, warfen wir den ersten Stein garnicht auf die Erde, sondem er fiel gerade auf die Nase des Mendes. Wir mtissten uns festhalten, urn vor Schreck nieht vom Mond zu fallen. Da auf der Nase stund unsere alte Klassengenossin Margaret Beisel. Um sie herum stunden weltberohmte Richter und Juristen: Sie besprachen und studierten die wichtige Frage, ob es gut oder schadhch flir dIe neue lVlenschheitauf dem Monde sei, in "courses" zu servieren.

Florence, meine Begleiterin, sa.gte: Margareta hatte schon immer im . Kollege davongesprochen, dass sie einen Kursus flir Advokaten absolvieren mochte. Der Stein verIor seine Zauberkraft und es wurde auf einmal dunkel.

Wir warfen den zweiten Stein nach einer anderen Richtung.

Auch dieser fiel nicht auf die Erde, sondern auf Mars. Wir fanden den Planeten besiedelt. Wie waren wir erstaunt, ais wir noch ein Glied unserer Klasse sahen. Es war unsere Leona Engel. Sie sang den Leuten ,hier oben mauch ein Liedchen vor. damit sie nicht ei-nsamund si'chzuruck auf die Erde sehnen Wiirden. Wir richteten unsere Augen nach ei-ner anderen Gegend~ Da sass am Fusse eines Vulkans u'oserekleine Irma. Sie war vertieft in Pestalozzi's Abendstunden eines Einsiedlers."-Mehr konnten wir nicht sehen. .

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Um gewiss zu sein, dass der nachste Stein auf die Erde fallen wurde, kletterten wir hoher hinauf und rollten den Stein die Nase hinunter. Mit grosser Schnelligkeit flog er durch die Luft und plotzlich sahen wir zu unserem grossen Erstaunon, unsere Ada. Ganz unbesorgt und lustig SgSS sie cia auf der Spitze des Nordpols und freute sich der schonen Musik, die die verschiedenen Weltkorper machten, indem sie durch die Luft sausten, Wahrend Ada ungestort da sass, kam unsere Gertrud mit einem grossen wunderschonen Blumenstrauss herbeigelaufen. Sie sagte, sie habe die Blumen eben an der Nordkuste Cronlands gepfliickt, -der Stein verlor seine Zauberkraft, und es war wieder dunkel.

Den nachsten Stein liessen wir von del' Mitte des Mendes fallen. Was sie jetzt wohl sahen? Auf del' Insel Borneo uuter einer Kokospalme sass del' Walter. Er war fieissig bei del' Arbeit, eine neue Padagogik zu schreiben, als plotzlich oben vom Baum ein Affe eine Kokosnuss hinunter warf und das Tintenfass zersprengte und die gauze Arbeit mit Tinte beklekste. Ob Walter das Buch uberschrieb, wissen wir nicht, denn die Insel verschwand vor unseren Augen.

Wir liessen noch einen Stein fallen. Da stand ganz unten elne "Ford Runabout." Es war der Victor. Mit einem Rad auf dem Aequator und den andel'en drei in del' Luit, jagte er, was das Zeug halten wollte.

Wil' nahmen wieder einen Stein und liessen ihn fallen. In kul'zel' Zeit sahen wir die NordkUste Nol'wegens. Auf einem grossem Stein sassen Dena und Irene. Wahrend Dena sich im Lesim befieissigte, spielte ihr Irene etwas auf dem Klavler vor. Ganz "lillundervollhorte sich die Musik vom Mond aus an, aber mit der kommenden Finsterniss verschwand auch die Musik.

Del' zweitletzte Stein kam an die Reihe. Er fiel auf den Fuss Italiens. Hiel' fanden wir unsere Renata U"O.d Lilly. Wahrend Renata sich besonders der schonen Gegenden freute, ver~ brachte Lilly manch eine Stunde in sussem· Schlummer auf ihrer Veranda.

Nun kam del' letzte Stein. Del' bl'achte uns mitten auf den Atlantischen Ozean. In einem kleinen Kahn, der aus alten Schulbuchel'n und Aufsatzbuchern gemacht war, sass unsere Johanna. Als Ruder hatte sie in einer Hand einen Bleistift und in del' andere'1 einen Federhalter. Sie war auf einer Reise· naeh .Il·land.

Unsere Steine waren alle. Es war schon wieder dunkel. Wir ;standen und sahen mit Fureht in die Tiefe. Ein Gruseln kam uber uns. Wie soUten wir hinunter kommen! - - kling-a ·ling-a-gr-gr!! Die alte Weckuhr. Es war Zeit aufzustehEm. ·Der Mond stand noeh hoeh am Himmel und guckte laeherlieh hinunter in mein kleines Zimmerchen hinein, als ob er sich fur unse·ren Besueh bedanken wollte. ...

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FAITHFULNESS. "Moreover it is required of stewards that a man be found faithful." Thus speaks St. Paul concerning the ministry. The teaching profession is a branch of the ministry, Let us therefore apply these words to the parochial school teacher.

God does not say that one must have learning, education, eloquence, or other talents. What He requires above all things is faithfulness. To be sure the other qualities are essential, but they are not the chief requirement." "Not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; and base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in His presence." Faithfulness is the test of real service.

What does it mean to be faithful? It meacs to do the best you can, to do what you do with all your might, realizing that what is worth doing at all is worth doing right. Half-hearted doing never brought either success or joy, but wholesouledeffort is always blessed with the feeling of satisfaction that goes with duty faithfully performed.

To each one of his servants God gives talents according to His good pleasure; and from the parable we know that He wants us to use these to gain other talents, and to use them in His service. Every faithful teacher will therefore prepare himself for the work as thoroughly as he can, and also use every opportunity for improvement after he is in the work. He will put his heart and soul into his work; he will devote his talents in theinterests

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of the school and not divide them between the school and outside interests. A hobby he may and should have, for recreation, but other activities, no matter what they be, if they rob the school work of time and energy that belong to it, are not in keeping with faithful performance of duty.

As one enters upon a new 'Work]one is filled 'with zeal, high hopes and expectations. But when the novelty wears off; as the joys of expectations fade into those of realization; when efforts fail to receive due appreciation, or 'when criticisms arise; then comes a reaction: The zeal begins to lag, and a feeling of discouragement replaces the hopes and expectations that accompanied the first efforts. Instead of' carefully considering the matter and looking for the source of the trouble, or how it may be remedied, one feels rather an impulse to run away; instead of looking for the cause of the evil in oneself, one will look for it in others. It is much easier to follow the line of least resistance, to float with the stream, than row against the current; and the mote in our brother's eye we behold sooner than the beam in our own eye. He who faithfully regards his calling will not forget that God who has called him into the field, will also give him strength to carryon the work] if he ask Him; that He. will renew his zeal and help him to overcome the difficulties.

Moreover, if one is faithful one cannot but feel one's unfitness and the limits of human power; that God must be all in all if the work shall be blessed with success. May He be with those of us who are about to begin our career as parochial school teachers and may He also be with those who are already in the field, so that the throng may swell unto whom the Master on the Day of Reckoning shall say: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over .many things: enter thou into the JOy of thy Lord!"

D. H. '22.

EXCHANGES Among the papers which made their welcome appearance on our exchange table are the following: "Wartburg Quarterly," "The Hemnica," "Comenian," "Black and Red," "The Lutheran Normal School Echo" and "The Pharaos."

The Literary Department in the "Wartburg Quarterly" opens with the article, "John the Baptist." It treats of the life of John the Baptist and the work which he has accomplished.

It is well written and interesting to read. Another composition is titled, "The Future of Radio". The third article "What Shall It Profit a Man?" reads like a story. A young doctor bad .gone to Africa to do mission work.. A terrible plague had .sejzed the colony, The doctor had worked. day and night to sav~ the natives, until at length he himself succumbed to the plague, Another doctor had taken up the study of medicine in

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Europe. He was known over the whole world as a famous physician. He heard of the death of his friend in Africa. When he arrived in Africa, he saw this inscription on a cross at the head of the grave: "No greater love is there than he who giveth his life for his fellowmen." The famous young doctor now took his friend's place in the mission work.

As this is the last messenger, we would like to express our sincere thanks to all those who helped us in our work by sending Exchanges. We hope you may give your support to the future staff. We wish the best of success to the staff in the year to come!

COLLEGE

NOTES

A new janitor, ],,,11'.

Charles Kuester, is now keeping the college buildings neat and clean.

Almost all of the boys boarded the train for "Home, Sweet Home" Friday, April 7. Arril19 saw the greater number of them back in the class room ready for another two months of diligent work.

On April 21, immediately after the vacation, there was all over the park a general bustle and noise of rakes, shovels and axes.

Every nook and corner was cleaned out, so that the grounds now present a very neat appearance.

Wednesday, May 10, the following program was rendered in the Music Hall: 1. Orchestra a) Our National Honor, March W. G. Brooks b) Eternal Spring-Reverie .. Engelmann-Seredy c) Forest Whispers-Gavotte F. H. Losey 2. Vorspiel zu "Meistersinger von Nurenberg" R. Wagner Piano (A. Sievert), Orgel (Prof. Reuter) 3. I Waited For The Lord, Duet for two Sopranos and Mixed Chorus with Organ (W. Albrecht) Mendelssohn 4. Duets for Piano, four hands: a) 0 Lovely May! 0 Happy Day! C. Reinecke (A. Falk, P. Hafner) b) Rigaudon C. Chaminade (E. Buenger, M. Reuter) 5. Abends, wenn die Kinder mein, Maennerchor Th. Podbertsky 6. Solo: a) The Sylph, Piano (Fr. Mueller) Loeschorn .. b) Valse .Impromptu, Piano (K. Oswald) Th. Lack c) Kamennoi-Ostrow, Piano (E. Roeder) and Organ (A. Sievert) A. Rubinstein 7. Songs for Mixed Choir: a) 0 sanfter, suesser Hauch Mendelssohn b) America, The Beautiful .. , S. A. Ward

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8. Septet for two Pianos, eight hands Beethoven Adagio, Allegro con brio Scherzo Andante con moto alla Marcia CE.Roeder, A. Sievert, Fr. John, A. Nolte) 9. Three-part Choruses for Women's Voices: a) A Song of Liberty (Piano: G. Haertel) H. A. Beach b) Wer recht in Freuden wandern will H. Kaun (Piano: Fr. John) .

10. The Angelus, Alto and Mixed Choir with Piano (1. Mathews) Organ CW.Albrecht) and Bells (L. Lehmann) .... V. Herbert Professor Reuter is now busily rehearsing a Cantata, which will probably be sung June 5 in the St. Paul's Ev.-Lutheran church at New DIm. A number of students are attending the rehearsals.

The evening of June 13, at 8 o'clock, a concert will be given by the students of the D. M. L. C. The following are the numbers to be rendered: 1. Orchestra: March Losey Coeur Brise' Gillet Melodie Sararate-Seredy 2. He Shall Feed His Flock, Anthem for Mixed Choir and Organ (V. Albrecht) ..Fr. Reuter 3. Mannerchor: Wies' daheim war Wohlgemuth 4. Gemischter Chor: a) Abendstimmen Herbeck b.) Wanderlied Fr. Reuter 5. Concerto for Piano _._ _ R. Schumann (E. Roeder-A. Sievert) 6. Double Quartet: Gipsy Life _ R. Schumann.

7. Female Voices: a) Song of the Birdling E. Schultz b). Song of the Winds _ R. Becker (Piano: K. Oswald) c) Fruhling, Instrumentalbegleitung mit Piano (G. Haertel) u. Orgel (W. Albrecht) Fr. Reuter.

8. 0 God, Hear My Prayer, Anthem for mixed choir and organ(W. Albrecht) A. Gretchan

CO-ED NOTES Margaret Beisel went to Mankato on April 22 and returned April 23.

On April 29, Frieda John, Pauline Hafner, and Anna Winter went to Mankato to hear the St. Olaf's choir.

The Rev. Wiechmann visited with his daughter, Renata, on May 4.

Lydia Winter and Alice Mathews attended the concert given. on the evening of May 10.

The Rev. and Mrs. Oetjen visited with their daughter, Viola, and attended the concert May 10.

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The girls greatly enjoyed Mrs. Knoop's visit at Hillcrest Hall.

She gave them quite an insight into the life and affairs of the Arizona Indians.

A car full of Martha Sievert's relatives and friends from Gibbon attended the concert on May 10.

The attic mates have moved to their summer house.

On the evening of May 19th, the "B" class girls gave a party for Frieda John, who left on May 20th for Grover, South Dakota, where she will teach school.

LOCALS Local omitted in the last issue: Teacher Edward Schmidt, Boyd, Minn., attended the Minnesota Valley Teachers' Conference at New Ulm, Minr., Jar. 21, 1922, and March 12, 1922. He is a regular attendat t and takes great interest in the articles discussed at the meetings.

Victor Albrecht taught school at Hutchinson, Minn., during the three weeks before Easter.

Miss Erna Albrecht, parochial school teacher, at La Crosse, Wis., visited with her parents and brothers at New Ulm, Minn., during the Easter vacation.

Lester Sonn spent his Easter vacation with the Haertel boys at Fairmont, Minn.

The entire faculty was present at the Conference of the Faculties of the Institutions of the Wisconsin Synod, which held its session at Watertown, Wis., April 11 and 12. .

After the meeting of the Conference, Prof. Albrecht visited friends at Milwaukee and La Crosse, Wis. Prof. Schaller visited with his mother, Mrs. J. Schaller, at Milwaukee, and with Rev. E. Reim and family at Kenosha, Wis. after he had attended the conference at Watertown.

Prof. Palmbach visited home-folks at Appleton; Wis., during the Easter vacation.

Prof. Klatt visited relatives at Milwaukee, the day before the conference, April 10.¡ Louis Tschirley had his tonsils and adenoids removed during the Easter vacation. .

Walter Albrecht smoked a cigarette the same day he had his tonsils and adenoids removed, which was some time. during the Easter vacation. .

Theodore. Meyer and Helmut Wiechmann, both of Potsdam, Minn., enrolled at this institution after the Easter recess.. .... ' Professors Albrecht, Palmbach and Reuter attended the .nieeting of the Minnesota Teachers' Conference at St. Paul, Minn., April 18 to ..21. . .' ..~ .â&#x20AC;˘. . .:Karl _~noPJ? .was visited 'oy his mother from White my~r, Arizona, on Apnl 25: She left for Rochester, Minn., on May 13.

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She presented to this institution fine examples of asbestos and serpentine lined with asbestos.

Director E. R. Blief'ernicht attended the meetings of the Assignment, School and Educational Committees at Milwaukee April 26 to 28.

George Kiecker underwent a serious operation on his ear, April 26. He remained at the hospital for one week.

Walter Dallmann left for his home at Nicollet, Minn., April 29, and did not return until May 2, because he feared the birthday greetings that would have awaited him if he had returned the previous day.

Walter Meyer and Ervin Haertel remained at the former's home at Mankato, Minn., after the baseball game between Our boys and the students of the Mankato Commercial college at Mankato, April 29. They returned in Mr. Meyer's car on April 30.

Prof. Reuter was very much pleased when he attended the concert given by the St. Olaf's choir at Mankato, Minn., April 30.

Victor Albrecht, Director Bliefernicht and Professor Wagner autoed to Mankato, in the former's Ford roadster, to attend the concert given at that place by the St. Olaf's choir.

This institution was represented at the Pastoral Conference at Arlington, Minn., May 2 and 3, by Professors Schaller, Schweppe and Director Bliefernicht.

Rev. H. Schaller of Renville, Minn., called on his brother, Prof. A. Schaller, May 2.

Paul Spalding left for his home at Wanda, Mir,n. on May 5, to tend to his father's elevator, while his fetter was gone on a business trip to Minneapolis. He resumed his studies on May 11.

It pays to be a "Jack of all Trades" once in a while.

"B" class entertained "A" class at a reception at Prof.

Schaller's home on Saturday evening, May 6. Besides "A" class, Mrs. Bliefernicht was a guest. Prof. Schaller rendered a few violin solos. The rest of the evening was spent in playing games, after which a five course lt nchecn was served. All reported a good time! 'Nuff said!

Miss Hildegard Lenz of Fairfax, Minn., visited her brother, Immanuel on May 6.

Rev. and Mrs. F. J. Oetjen of Blue Earth, Minn., visited their son and 'daughter May 10. They also attended the concert.

Other visitors who attended the concert on May 10, but do not have students going to school here, are Rev. W. Albrecht, and teachers Hippauf and Miss Frieda Gedicke of Sieepy Eye, Minn.; Rev. H. Atropps of Smiths' Mill, Minn.; Rev'. H. Boetcher, Gibbon, Minn.; Rev; E. Bruns and wife, and a Mr. Nyl from Delano, Mir n.: Rev. H. Bruns and family from Sanborn.

Minn.; Rev. Fritz' and family of Wellington, ~inn.; Rev. E.

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Sauer and family of Morton, Minn.: Rev. W. Sauer of Watertown, S. D.; and E. W. Zutz, member of the college board, Norfolk, Nebr.

The College Board held its annual meeting on May 10, 1922. Among the resolutions passed, the following may be mentioned: two new pianos will be purchased for practice purposes; possibly an assistant instructor will be appointed for the school year 1922-1923; the boys dormitory will be equipped with screens for the windows; Miss Luella Sitz was reappointed as matron of the girls' dormitory; bids will be asked for to arrange the garret of the girls' dormitory for bed-rooms.

Ervin Neubert and Karl Knoop visited at the former's home at Mankato, Minn., May 13, and returned the 14.

Edward Krueger and Burton Larson visited their home at Sleepy Eye, Minn., May 13, and returned the following day.

Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Schultz and family, of Fairmont, Minn., visited their son and brother, Henry on Sunday, May 14.

Ervin, Alfred and Gertrude Haertel were visited by their parents on May 16. They left for their 路home at Fairmont, Minn., the same day. .

Rev. E. Hauser and Mr. Martinson, of Searville, Iowa called at the home of Prof. Wagner, May 17.

Mr. Gustav Loeck paid his brother, Otto a short visit on May 18. He returned to his home at Balaton, Minn., the same day.

Albert Emmel visited his mother and sister at Mankato, May 20 and 21. While home he was fishing in Madison Lake and caught some fine pike.

Elmer Kohls visited home folks May 20 and 21. He still thinks that Morgan, Minn., is the only place.

Carl Heiser went to Mankato with his sister May 20, and returned the same day.

On May 21, William and Arnold Schweppe had the pleasure of seeing their folks from St. James, Minn., and also their brother Herbert from Fairmont, Minn. The visitors made the trip by car.

F. Miller, E. Sprengler and L. Tschirley visited at the Sprengler home, Gibbon, Minn., May 20-22. They made the trip via Jake's "runaboutaway."

Elmer Kuehn had the misfortune of spraining his ankle while playing ball. .

John Loeffelmacher, engineer of D. M. L. C., is the owner 'Of a new Ford-run-about.

The home of Prof. Albrecht echoes and re-echoes with sweet music which softly flows from the new Behning Piano recently installed.

Gerhard Albrecht intends to visit in Minneapolis for several weeks after school closes. .

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ATHLETICS \

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Baseball predominates in the spring months. An election was held and W. Albrecht was elected captain; 1. Haertel, manager, and E. Kuehl, treasurer.

As soon as the weather permitted the boys to play, practice began and the men were picked. The veterans are 1. Haertel and W. and G. Albrecht. Even if there were only a few last year's players, there were many players to pick from. The lineup is as follows: Sprengler c., Haertel and Kohls p., Schweppe 1st, Haertel or Meyer 2nd, G. Albrecht ss., W. Albrecht Brd, Tschirley 1. f., Lackmann c. f., Meyer or Kuehl r. f.

The first game was played at Mankato against Mankato Commercial College, April 29th. This game proved to be a slaughter, we losing by a score of 24-7. Poor pitching and fielding gave Mankato many runs.

Commercial "poundedour pitchers for 18 hits, many of which came when men were on bases. Schweppe,the first man to bat on our side, made a three-base hit. Three scores were brought in in the first inning, for us; Mankato five. King, Mankato's pitcher, was effective in pinches after that.

The score: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R. H. E. D. M. L. C.3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2- 7 9 7 1\:1.C~C. 5 4 6 0 2' 0 3 4 x-24 18 2 Batteries: D. M. L. C.: Kuehl, Haertel and Sprengler; M. C. C.: King and Sonneck. Runs: Schweppe, Lackmann 2, Tschirley 2, V. Albrecht, Haertel, Grenager 2, Eckert 4, Sonneck 4, Dahms 6, Western 2, Klarup 2, Riba 1, King 3.

Three base. hits: Schweppe, Eckert. Two-base hits: Tschirley, Eckert, Western. Strikeouts: King 8, Kuehl 1, Haertel 1. Base -on Balls: King 4, Kuehl 10, Haertel 3.

This defeat did not discourageour boys. May 6th, Mankato came to New Ulm. This was another slugging fest. 34 hits were made, of which our boys made 21. This game was lost too. Untimely hitting and poor fielding lost the game.

M. C. C. held our team down to a score of 25 to 6 until the ninth when King weakened. W. Albrecht cleared the bases by making .a "Heimlauf." Sprengler and Tschirley each made a triple when men were on bases.

The score: 1234 5678 9 R. H. E. M.C.C.4 5 3 0 3 1 7 1 1 - 25 13 0 D. M. L. C.4 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 3- 19 21 6 Batteries: M. C. C.: King, Lewer and Sonneck: D. M. L. C: Haertel, Kohls and Sprengler, Runs: Schweppe 3, Tschirley 5, Lackmann 3, G. Albrecht 3, Haertel, W. Albrecht 2, .Sprengler, Kohls, Grenager 4, Eckert 4, Sonneck 3, Dahms 5, Lewer 2, Klarub 3, Riba 2, Van Wick, 1, King 1. Three-base hits: Sonneck, Tschirley, Sprengler. Two-base -hits: Klarub,

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Dahms, Meyer. Strike-outs: Lewer 1, Haertel 8, Kohls 2. Baseo on Balls: Ki-f'lg7, Lewer 2, Haertel 12, Kohls 1.

May 13th D. M. L. C. played against the New DIm Independents and lost the third game. Costly errors again gave the game away. Vogelpohl pitched good ball. Our boys could only get scratch hits.

The score.

N. D.l.

D.M.L.C.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R. H. E. 0 0 1 2 0 1 1 O~5 9 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2--4 7 5

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Batteries: N. D. 1.: Vogelpohl and Current; D. M. L. C.:Haertel, Kohls and Sprengler. Runs: Jones, Amann, Franta, Current 2, Tschirley, Lackmann, G. Albrecht, Haertel. Threebase hits: Kuehl. Two-base Hits: Amann, Franta, G. Albrecht.

Strike-outs: Vogelpohl 2, Haertel 3, Kohls 4. Base on Balls; Vogelpohl 1, Kohls 3.

A return game was scheduled May 17th, but was called off on account of rain.

May 22nd, the next game was played on our diamond against Sleepy Eye High School. Sleepy Eye was determined to seek revenge for their last year's defeat. Instead of taking revenge, they took defeat. Timely hitting, good pitching; and good support spelled disaster for the _H. S. The hitting of W. Albrecht, Tschirley featured. W. Albrecht hit the pill for his second home-run of the season, three base hit, and a single in three times at bat. Tschirley used his war club with rare effect, pounding Green for two three-base hits and a single in three trips to the plate. Good pitching by 1. Haertel was used to the best advantage. He struck out seven men, walked but four. G. Albrecht made a sensational catch in the second inning, robbing Afferrnann of a single. Tschirley grabbed the ball out of the sky, close to the foul line, after a long run. Felzl of Sleepy Eve was the only one to get an extra. base hit. .

The score: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9--R. H. E. o 0 0 3 0 1 0 1 0--5 4 2 Sleepy Eye H. S. o 1 0 2 4:::0 1 0 x--8 15 1 D.M.L.C. Batteries: Sleepy Eye: Green and Watsche; . D. M. L. C.: 1. Haertel and A. Haertl. Heme run: W. Albrecht. Threebase hits: Pelzl, W. Albrecht, Sprengler, Tschirley 2. Runs: Hertz, Pelzl, Lahre, Glassmann, Sprengler, G. Albrecht, Meyer 2, W. Albrecht 2, 1. Haertel, Tschirley. Strike-outs: Green 3,.

Haertel 7. Base on Balls: Green 2, Haertel 4.

A return game will be played against Sleepy Eye June 3rd~ at Sleepy Eye. Other games will be played ..in the near future, Watch us go nowl

THE D. M. L. C. MESSENGER

JOKES Prof: " Hellmann, du kannst deine uberflussige Weisheit andeinen weissen Kragen wenden, wenn er schwarz wird."

"They'll have to build a new dormitory soon, won'tthey?"

Prof: "0, there are 2 rooms on fourth floor yet and they can kick me out too."

"Maybe they won't have to kick you out, you might go< yourself."

Prof: "Ah- - - er- - - er- - - oh- - -' - Well - - 1- - - er- - don't know!" (Crapenuts: there's a reason).

Prof: "What is another name. for bleaching powderf'" (calcium hypochlorite was wanted) Geck: "Epsom Salts."

Teacher: "Hawkins, what is a synonym?"

Hawkins: "Please, sir, it's a word you use in place of another when you cannot spell the other one."

If the goods in short skirts shrink, then what?

Straw lids are on display. We will buy hay when the sun shines. .

Shine:"It takes me and my brodder to kill an elephant.''''

We all wonder if Jake remembers, "Mr., have you got a match?"

Jack: "You've got a bad cold, Pete."

Pete: "Yeh." Jack: "How'd you get it?" .

Pete: "I slept in a field last night and some one left thegate open!" _ Once in a while Herman Hermandhan gets the last word with his wife if he is quick enough in hanging up the telephonereceiver.

Old non-skid auto tires might be turned into shoe soles for' backsliders.

Prof: "Why do you always repeat when you make your' two minute speech?" _ Schwep: "To take up two minutes time."

K. Witt: "Die Erde wird untergehen samt allen Kreaturen.

Prof: "What are those red lines on that map?"

Student: "Red ink!"

Haertel: "What train are you going on, Schultz?"

Schulz: (absentmindedly) "Oa the D. M. L. C. train.?'

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THE D. M. L. C. MESSENGER

When its love at first sight, it pays to look a second time.

We get a new day tomorrow, but there is no use in wasting this one.

When your wife misplaces her pocketbook, call the income tax collector. He can find money anywhere.

When a man falls in love, his barber gets rich.

Prof: (in painting hour) "Those colors are rich."

Lawrence: "That's why they cost so much, huh?"

Geck claims that there are accusative "SubJekte" in the German language.

Prof: "Was ist denn die Folge davon, dass Jesus uns erlost hat?"

Dad: "Wir brauchen nicht mehr arbeiten."

Prof: ,,0, jetzt seh ich ein, warum unsere Jungens so faul sind."

Prof: " Was tat Petrus, als er in das Haus des Hauptmanns zu Kapernaum kam."

Dad: "Er ass Schweinefteisch."

Pauli: (in religion) "Zacharias ging im Tempel zu rauchen." (rauchern.)

Prof: "Was ist ein Gemsbart?"

Stelljes: "Ein Ziegenbart."

Moonshine is aged in the woods.

A hen-pecked man feels like a worm.

The king of Siam has 10,000 wives. Bet he hates to go shopping.

Never judge a man's religion by what he says when the fish won't bite.

Sure, there are painless dentists, it doesn't hurt them.

Light wines lead to heavy fines.

A new musical show recently came out with 500 new Jokes.

All but three of them were in the audience. (a sentence read) No sound but their own voices were heard.

Prof: "What is the matter here?"

Jake: "The subject is single and the predicate married."

Prof: (In Physics) "Give an example of centrepetal motion."

Jake: "A paddling machine."

Rex's moral from "The Cotters Saturday Night": Take your girl to your home and don't stay outdoors.

Prof: "Was meint Roboten?"

Mantel: "Es meint, in ein Boot sitzen und rudern."

Patriotism is more than saluting the flag. Ii In the long run every man has to depend on his own wind.

Do you dare preach what you practice?

THE D. M. L. C. MESSENGER

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Prof: "Pilatus konnte zwei Dinge mit Jesus tun, entweder-" Mutterer: "Entweder oder" - - Things are happening lately. Ham had a nightmare the' other night. He was talking earnestly to Martin about a walk which he had in the woods the other Sunday afternoon. Of course he wasn't there alone. That is all he would say, so I guess the others were natural.

When the rooster crows at sunrise In the strident tone of his, Then the weather either changes Or remains Just as it is.

Pat: Clip, why did you take the last piece of meat?"

Clip! "Because there was no more on the plate."

He who can bottle up his temper is a corker.

Martin: "Pat, what would you do 'when you're up againstit?"

Pat: "Go around!"

ALUMNI John Gehm '18 was married May 24th to Miss Lillian Meissner at Toledo. The young married couple will make their home immediately after the ceremony near their old home. They in-tend to take their wedding trip after the close of school, sometime in the latter part of June.

The annual meeting of the Alumni Association will be held June 13 .at 2:30 P. M. in the Recitation Building. One of the subjects for discussion will be, "Shall the Messenger die with. the June issue?" .

INDIAN MONUMENT at NEW ULM

1862

1922

D. M. L. C. Students are especially invited to attend the <

60th Anniversary and Home Coming Celebration at NEW ULM, MINN.

AUGUST 18 - 25, 1922

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When in need of footwear be sure and call on us. We carry a complete line of mens, ladies and childrens shoes. We appreciate your business. Our prices are always the lowest.

P.. J. Eichten Shoe Store New UIm, Minn.

Henry Stelljes The Center Street Grocer A Fine Stopping Place for Students 803 Center

se.

Phone 133

Collegian Cloth e s For Good Men's Clothing and Furnishings come to this store.

We guarantee satisfaction or money back. Try us.

Leo A. Sprenger CLOTHIER

H. GOEDE Photographer The LEADING Studio High Grade PORTRAITS Special Rates to Students

KODAK FINISHING Studio 107Broadway NEW PUBLICATIONS by FR. REUTER, NEW ULM, MINN. The Story of the Christmas Night (Weihnachtsgeschichte), Luc. 2, 1-20. Recitation with Organ or Piano and Mixed Choir.

Score $1.00, Choir Part 10.

22 Short Preludes to the most familiar of the English Gospel Hymns, $1.20.

30 Short Preludes, Second Series, $1.75.

Variations on the Melody "Lasst mich gehn", $0.80.

The Lutheran Organist Vol. 1. Preludes, Interludes, Modulations $6.00.

Vot II. Pre or Postludes $2.00.

Vol'.II. Funeral Music $2.00.

Do your Banking with the

CITIZENS STATE BANK

Surplus $100,000.00 Capital $100,000.00 Member of Federal Reserve Banking System Being one of the oldest and strongest banks in Southern Minnesota, we solicit your patronage.

Modern Safe Deposit Boxes for rent $1.00 per year

SIMONS LUMBER CO.

J. H.

FORSTER

DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIAL, COAL AND FUEL Let us figure on your requirements

Furniture, Carpets, Rugs and Wall Paper

in these materials.

New UIm,

Minn.

SOMSEN, DEMPSEY & FLOR Attorneys at Law New VIm, Minn.

Minn.

New VIm,

G. F. REINEKE, M. D. SPECIALIST EYE, EAR,NOSEand THROAT OFFICE HOURS: 1 p. rra, to 8 p. m.

Fritsche Block.

New Ulm, Minn.

DRS. VOGEL & SEIFERT PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS

Office 126 1-2 N. Minnesota St. New VIm, Minn.

OFFICES IN THE VOGEL aLOCK

The Army Store

A. B. WATERSTON, Prop.

508 Center Street

ARMY GOODS AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE Save Money by Trading here.

G. B. Fesenmaier

H. M. Siebenbrunner

The Red Front Grocery The Store of Quality and Service Phone 43.

New VIm, Minn.

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The Bank of Human Service this day and age everyone needs a financial IN service station and that is what our bank can be to you. Use our serviceto serve your interests.

Farmers & Merchants State Bank AFFILIATED

WITH

Farmers Trust and Savings Bank NEW ULM, MINN.

First Class Work

Prompt Service

R. R. Kemski Printing

Co.

Business Stationery OFFICE SUPPLIES

Telephone 370

New UIm, Minn.

Established 1875.

Daily Capacity 60,000 Brick

New Ulm Brick & Ti1e Yards.

FR. AUFDERHEIDE, Prop.

Common Brick Curved Well Brick Pressed Brick Keystone Silos

Cement Drain Tile-4 to 36 in.

Cement Silo Blocks Cement Fence Posts Cement Brick & Blocks

Wire Cut Veneer Brick a Specialty Both Phones

Estimates Cheerfully Furnished

When you pay a -social debt with

~路Chocolates you get large returns in appreciation. Do you .ewe some onea box now?

u: Eibner e Son THE FOUNTAIN Established

Telephone 128

INN

1883

New Ulm, Minn.

MAKE YOUR GOAL Careful judgement, not GUESSING, wins the goal-whether in Football, Basketball or scoring in Life's big game.

Wearing good clothes that give you an appealing appearance-they'll help you get square before the goal of your am.bition for a better try at it.

We Invite you Students to make our Store your Headquarters

CRONE BROS. CO. 110-114 N. Minnesota

St.

F. H. RETZLAFF :;:,

HARDWARE, IMPLEMENTS

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DODGE BROTHERS TOURING AND . BUSINESS MOTOR CARS Established

1887.

New Ulm, Minn.

The Price of Good Clothes W

HEN you look at the price, good clothes and poor one. are m.uch alike; the difference isn't much.

A few dollars in the price m.ay mean a bie

difference in the quality.

A. long a8 you're going to pay it anyway-you You can depend on us to give it to you.

are-get

the beat value.

Hart Schaffnerand Marx clothes; all-woolfabrics and the kighest grade tailoring in our clothes. You'll see for yourself how stylish .they are.

EMIL METZINGER &

to.

Home of Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes and Florsheim Shoes .• Office Phone T. S. 63

ReaidencePhone T. S. 892

DR. T. F. HAMMERMEISTER ..

PHYSICIAN & SURGEON OFFICE OVER ARBES BROS. DRUG STORE APPOINTMENTS MADE OFFICE HOURS 10 to 12 A M. 1 to "P. M. NEW ULM. MINN.

J

J. M. Meyer

I make a Specialty of Fine Watch Repairing.

Leading Jeweler

Honest and Competent Work Guaranteed

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Dealers in

A Complete Supply of=~

. Spaldings Athletic Goods Base Ball Tennis

. Foot Ball Basket Ball

Schmucker & Burk路 DRUGGISTS.

For Fine Clothing, Furnishings, Hats, Caps and Shoes --

GOTO THE--

FRED MEINE CLOTHING CO. GIVE YOUR EYES A CHANCE It isn't right to toil under the handicap of defective eyesight.

Poor eyes make backward students.

They not only affect your work, but your nerves and health as well. .

We fit your' eyes right, grind lenses in our own shop and replace broken lenses on short notice.

H. O. SCHLEUDER Optometrist 102 No. Minn. St.

New Ulm

and Optician Telephone

GOod~byeto the Rubber Sac! HE pen at the left is a rubber sac self·filler -the barrel s more than half full of rubT ber. It holds only 26drops of ink.

The pen at the ri~ht is the marvelous DunnPen, the "Fountam Pen with the Little Red Pump-Handle.' It holds several times as much ink as the rubber sac pen of the same aizeand you can pump it ftill in a jiffy.

TMF... talttp.,. ..nthtlu Llttt.R,tlp.",,..Hatuit.

TheDunn·Penhas no rubber sac. It doesn't leak, clo!!:, or flood, and automatically cleans itself while you are tilling it. Absolutely guaranteed • .. Popular Pee- Pointe .. Si:Dj)lePart. .. Studacd Style. 4 Doll... Bv«ywbCl'c (io tbc U. S.)

Muesing Drug Store

87

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Groceries

THE BUSY STORE

413~.Front

MANKATO MINN.

:: While in Mankato, Visit Our Busy Store

Eyes Examined

: Glasses Fitted

: Lenses Ground fn Our Own Shop

SPECIALIST IN EYESIGHT AND OPTOMETRY

H. C. PREY,

D. O.

The Best Place to Buy Your

College Supplies, Fountain Pens, Stationery, Etc. IS at

ARBES BROS. DRUGGISTS

The Rexall Store

ALBERT G. PLAGENS ARCHITECT Tel.phone 393

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219North Minnesota St.

J. H. Arbe. Bid••

THE A to Z BARBER SHOP The Place where you get service and treatment

Arndt, & Zupfer lat North 8c Minneaota St••

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S _C_H_U_L_.

OUomeyer

Block

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New Ulm,

Minn.

The Store for Better Ladies' Garments, Furnishings and Shoes

You Are Invited to Inspect Our Spring Showing H. H. VOGELPOHL'S SONS PIPE ORCAN BUILDERS NEW ULM, MINN. Branch oj the

REUTERPIPE ORGANCO., Lawrence, Kan. Unexr.elledin Tonal Qualitl/ and Workmanship TESTIMONIAL

DR. MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE The Reuter Organ Co. NEW ULM, MINNESOTA Lawrence, Kansas.

Dear Sirs: It is an act of necessity on my part to inform you of the following, after having thoroughly inspected your large plant and after having examined and played several completed organs:Material and workmanship, in all details of organ building, even unto the artistically beautiful intonation, the ingeniously contrived electro-pneumatic system which, combined with perfectly ready response and precisions, promises to function positively and permanently, the exactness and elegance of the exterior, architectural forms and various other things, show plainly that it is your endeavor, in company with a number of efficient expert and competent men to turn out first class workmanship which need not fear competition of any kind whatsoever. .

For those reasons I will gladly and willingly recommend your organ firm wherever and whenever possible.

Yours truly, Fr. Reuter SERVICE STATION FOR PIPE ORGANS Rebuilding, Regulating, Tuning, and Cars of Pip. Organs

ORGAN BLOWERS INSTALLED

Get Yourself a

Pal $1 --- The Pencil at the

Pioneer Drug Store Phone

125 No. Minn.

159 NEW

ULM,

St.

MINN.

"THE BUSIEST STORE IN TOWN" "There must be a good reason why"

THE BEE HIVE J. A. OCHS & SONS

LADIES READY TO WEAR & DRY GOODS. Everything for the Co-Ed.

NEW ULM GREENHOUSES CHRIST. BOOCK, Propr.

17,000 ft. of Glass

Growers of ROSES, CARNATIONS and Other Choice cut flowers, as well as ornamental and bedding plants We furnish first class fresh stock, and all orders entrusted to us receive our most careful attention

BACKER'S PHARMACY Fritsche Clinic Drug Store

Drugs, . Books,

Kodaks

GEO. J. GAG Tin, Galvanized Iron, Copper and Gravel Roofs Expert Warm Air Heating Exclusive

Distributor

and Ventilating

WATERBURY

PIPELESS

FURNACE

Phone 284 315 N. Minnesota

NEW ULM, MINN.

St.

In Every Department of Banking--We are prepared to serve the people in an acceptable way..

Have you tried us?

State Bank of New Ulm

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STOCK THAT NONE CAN KNOCK, S ELECTED AS PURE AS THE SNOW, LUCIOUS, MELT BENEATH YOUR BELT, COLD,JUST ONE BEFORE YOU GO; IGHT FLAVORING; THE FLOWERS OF SPRING R WERE ROBBED TO GIVE IT TONE, THE HEAT AND LAND THE TREAT, ESCAPE THATS IN EACH GOLDEN CONE. HERE FOR HIGH-CLASS CHEER, A SSEMBLE OUR SOFT DRINKS ARE A DREAM,

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USIC, LATE AND UP-TO-DATE, WITH CANDY AND-----------

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New VIm Candy Kitchen , JOSEPH 127 ]'\o. Minnnesota St.

TEYNOR,

Prop. phone No. 230

w.

F. Ruemke

We Carry a Complete Line of Fancy and Staple Groceries, Dry Goods and Notions which we offer for Sale at Lowest Prices.

ALSO PAY HIGHF:5'"f

PRICr. FOR f.GGS

AND BUTTER.

WEILANDT

MEYER

&.

CONTRACTORS Correspondence

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Leading Photographer 21312 N. Minn. Sir. Telephone No, 268

ATHLETIC AND DRESS FOOTWEAR

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STEGEMAN & BUILDERS Solicited

Work done in any section of this Community.

Plans and Specifications Furnished Estimates Cheerfully Given Office 1100Center Str. Both Phones 571

F.]. BACKER HARNESS DEAtER Tru..ks, Trave hg Bags, Suit= c ases. Purses

E. WICHERSKI

and Other Leather Specialties

When in Need of an Electrician

Call 148

Ulrich Electric Co.

Daniel Webster The W orld's Greatest Flour

Used Where Quality Counts Recommended and Guaranteed

by Leading Dealers

Eagle Roller Mill Co. NEW ULM,

MINN.

We Kindly Solicit Your Patronage

C. G. REIM

THE LEADING JEWELER

DRS. STRICKLER & DUBBE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS NEW ULM, MINN. FOR THE BEST LINE OF

FOOT - WEAR in the city go to the

Hackbarth Shoe Store All Kinds of Repairing neatly executed.

225 N. Minn. St.

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Andrew Saffert DEALER IN

Fresh and Salt Meats .

Of All Kinds

WHOLESALE SAUSAGE

Term. Weekly

219N. MinnesotaSt.

Both Phones 144

Phone No.5.

We Vse Soft Water Only

New VIm Steam Laundry OSWALD & GROEBNER,

Props.

First Class Dry Cleaning Department In Connection Prompt attention given to mail orders.

CHARLES EMMERICH Plumbing, Steam and Hot Water Heating Estimates Furnished on Application Both Phones 281

Corner Center and Minnesota

Sts.

Very Best Service Done By

HENRY SCHEMAN Painter and Decorator

... Also: Handle; ...

Devoe's High Grade Paint, Varnish, Stain, and Linseed Oil 321 N. Minn. St.

New Vim, Minn.