18 AUGSBURG EKKO delag ogsaa. Han har den seige, utholdende 0g driftige arbeidsnatur der aldrig gir 0p det han har git sig ikast med, — koste hvad det koste vil. Desuten er der en viss naiv likefremhet 50m karakteriserer baade \ tale 0g skrift. Han ser tingene som de er 0g beskriver dem som... Show more18 AUGSBURG EKKO delag ogsaa. Han har den seige, utholdende 0g driftige arbeidsnatur der aldrig gir 0p det han har git sig ikast med, — koste hvad det koste vil. Desuten er der en viss naiv likefremhet 50m karakteriserer baade \ tale 0g skrift. Han ser tingene som de er 0g beskriver dem som saadan ogsaa. Og det er denne realitetssans som gj¢r Garborgs b¢ker saa in- teressante. Men det marke, indadvendte sind, der karakteriserer Gar- borg, er ikke laenger typisk for jrerbuen. Tid 0g forhold har bragt store forandringer i saa henseende. En liten sammenligning mellem Garborgs hjembygd fngr 0g nu vil kanske vaere av nogen interesse. Jaederen er Norges st¢rste lavlands- slette. Den straekker sig fra Egersund i syd forbi Stavanger i nord i en langde av cirka 55 kmi Bredden fra vest mot y55t varierer fra 10—12 km. Mot vest ligger Jaederhavet, der seetter ind mot kysten frit 0g uhin- dret av nogen skaergaard. Mot p’st 0g syd gaar den over i Dalenes heie— landskap. Indtil for cirka 3O aar siden stod det smaat til med jordbru- ket. De st¢rste gaarde fandtes langs sj¢kanten, men selv her delte man sin tid mellem jordbruk, tarebreending 0g fiskeri. Jorden Iaa der for- s¢mt, fuld av tuer, sten 0g vandfloer. Da man saa begyndte at bygge meierier, kom der med ett et omslag. De arbeidsomme, driftige 0g praktiske folk kastet alt andet tilside 0g tok fat paa jordbruket. Og re- sultatet var forbausende. Paa mindre end 10 aar hadde en stor del av gaardbrukerne opdyrket sine gaarde, saa de frembragte mere end det tredobbelte. I fem-aaret 1900—05 nyryddedes der 14,264 maal. I sam- me tidsrum tgzjriagdes der ved vandsmnkning (uttapning) 3,880 maal. Man fik nye moderne gaardsredskaper, nye hus, ijs 0g leer. Det er ikke bare her i Amerika man har h¢iavlzessere, meiemaskiner 0g traeske- rigger. De har vaeret brukt paa Jzederen i lzengere tid, (ialfald siden 1906). St¢rste omslag i forholdene har vel de nylig anlagte eiektricitets- verker frembragt. Siden 1912 har nzesten hver eneste gaardbruker paa Jzederen faat elektriske ledninger indlagt paa sin gaard, idet flere kom— muner har slaat sig sammen 0g har bygget sine egne elektricitetsverker. I Here tilfaelder var dette et naesten uoverkommelig foretagende, men man gav ikke op; 0g nu beerer deres foretagende gode frugter. Fabrikdriften har spillet en ikke saa liten rolle paa Jaederen, 0g den har tiltat betydelig i de sidste aar. Uldvarefabrikkene Aalgaard, Figgen 0g Hillevaag er landskjendt. Likesaa szernelands fabrik hvor gaards- redskaper fabrikeres. I de senere aar har flere store aandelige vaakkelser gaat over Jzede— ten. En landskjendt emissmr sa en gang: “Jaerbuen er stivnakket 0g Show less
AUGSBURG ECHO 19 seig; men faar du ham f¢rst paa din side, saa har du ham.” Og han traf det vist temmelig godt. Det kristelige aandsliv er sterkt 0g sundt. Derfor har det tunge, pietistiske préeg der karakteriserte folket i Gar- borgs ungdom, maattet vike pladsen for et friere, sundere 0g lysere... Show moreAUGSBURG ECHO 19 seig; men faar du ham f¢rst paa din side, saa har du ham.” Og han traf det vist temmelig godt. Det kristelige aandsliv er sterkt 0g sundt. Derfor har det tunge, pietistiske préeg der karakteriserte folket i Gar- borgs ungdom, maattet vike pladsen for et friere, sundere 0g lysere livs- syn. I STORM 0G MGRKE Knut Brede var kjendt som den dygtigste sjp’mand i bygden. Alt fra han var smaagut hadde han laert at haandtere baat, 0g han kjendte hvert skaer ihele fjorden. Siden han blev voksen hadde han rodd fiske, saa nu var han godt kjendt langs hele kysten. Sleivet hadde sat et sacr— deles alvorlig praeg paa hans hele liv 0g vasen. Han var bestemt i sin handlemaate 0g handlet helst efter eget tykke om han endog spurte an- dre tilraads. Hans moralske faerd gav ham agtelse baade blandt laeg 0g laerd; 0g han var allerede som ung mand blit betrodd flere offentlige stil- linger i bygden. I fiske hadde han altid lykke med Sig, dog hadde han aldrig utrustet eget bruk; ti de levde paa leiet grund, 0g derfor saa han det ikke l¢nnende. Alt Knut eide for fiske var en liten baat, samt nogen liner og sn¢rer. De hadde vaeret syv s¢skende i familien; men nu var det bare Knut 0g hans yngste s¢ster som var hjemme hos for$ldrene. Mens barna var smaa, kjendte de godt til hvorledes det var at leve i trange kaar. Faren rodde paa fiske hver vinter, men han drak ofte 0g ¢dslet bort de penge som traengtes saa saare i hjemmet. Det lille jordstykket de hadde byg- slet, var knapt nok at holde en k0 paa. Husene var ogsaa smaa 0g for- faldne. Men alt var paa bygslet grund, 0g derfor tok Knut ikke synder- lig interesse i at forbedre bekvemmeligheterne; men han teenkte at de fik klare sig som bedst de kunde saalaenge foraeldrene levde. Lensman— den, som eide pladsen, hadde jo flere gange ymtet cm at han ginsket at salge Bredepladsen, 0g han hadde ogsaa engang hvisket Knut i ¢ret, at det eneste godtkj¢p paa pladsen skulde gives til dem som levde der. Men Knut var ikke den som lot sig lure av slikt s¢tt snak. Han blev arg naai“ folk som var fuld av egenkjaerlighet, kom 0g hyklet slik for ham. I slike stunder kunde Knut uttrykke de forfaerdeligste eder under en viss behagelig selvretfzerdighetsfgflelse. “Nei,” taenkte Knut en dag da han litt 361' i hode gik hjem fra lensmandsgaarden, “jeg har nu set bedre ste- der end Bredepladsen, 0g naar bare jeg faar baaret far til graven, saa skal lensmanden ikke se inig mange aarene paa den pletten.” Hav 0g vind laa altid tungt paa Bredepladsen, sa-rlig naar det var Show less
20 AUGSBURG ECHO paalandsvind. To gange hadde vinden 0g sj¢en tat sj¢boden 0g alt som i den var, man hadde aldrig set flis igjen av det. Tre gauge hadde vin- den tat baaten 0g kastet den like 0p imot f j¢svaeggen. Naar det var rig- tig storsjyi om vaaren, kunde sjgzfidrevet slaa mot stuevinduet,... Show more20 AUGSBURG ECHO paalandsvind. To gange hadde vinden 0g sj¢en tat sj¢boden 0g alt som i den var, man hadde aldrig set flis igjen av det. Tre gauge hadde vin- den tat baaten 0g kastet den like 0p imot f j¢svaeggen. Naar det var rig- tig storsjyi om vaaren, kunde sjgzfidrevet slaa mot stuevinduet, saa det var ikke altid trygt at sove i stuen paa Bredepladsen. Slik var Knut 0g de forholde han levde under da jeg lxrte at kjende ham for ti aar siden. Hans stolte mod nzeredes stadig i de dage av en voksende selvtillid, samt ved den agtelse som altid blev ham bevist av dem han omgikkes med. For fire aar siden bes¢kte jeg Knut i hans h jem som var paa Brede- pladsen. Vi samtalte om mangt 0g meget som vi hadde oplevet den tid vi ikke hadde set hinanden. “Alt er blit saa forandret,” sa Knut en dag da vi'spaserte opover mot det nyc bedehuset; “ti jeg ser ikke paa livet nu som f¢r,” la han til. “Er du blit en ny mand da P” spurte jeg. “Ia,” svarte han, “jeg skal aldrig glemme hvad jeg oplevet en nat i storm 0g m¢rke der ute ved Braatholmen. Det var et aar i h¢st siden der var et smrdeles godt brislingfiske i Stavangerfjorden. jeg var der med lens- mandsbrukene 0g fisket godt i over to uker. Men saa. en dag kommer der bud fra lensmanden at jeg dieblikkelig maatte komme nordover med brukene; ti der var begyndt et meget godt fiske i Hardangerfjorden. Det var sent paa kvelden, da vi fik telegrammet, 0g det saa tydelig ut til uveir om natten. De fleste av mine arbeidsfolk var unge, uvante gutter som jeg knapt kunde betro at styre en baat 0m lyse dagen, derfor end mindre i mySrke natten. Efter at jeg hadde raadf¢rt mig med f¢re- ren paa motorsk¢iten, besluttet vi at reise. Vi bestemte 05 at ta den ytre led; ti den var den korteste, 0g der var vi bedst kjendt. Vi slog Ids om aftenen klokken ni, 0g med alle fire baater paa slaep bar det avsted norcl- over i fuld fart. Da vi kom forbi Sletten, var det allerede saa mgzirkt at vi ikke kunde skjelne den ene baat fra den anden. Det gik dog godt, ti vi hadde fyrlygtene at styre efter, 0g f¢reren paa motorskp’iten var godt kjendt i farvandene. Selv styrte jeg den ene av baatene, for derved at kunne ha bedre tilsyn med de andre. Vinden 0g regnet had- de ¢ket, men nu var det bare to mil hjem til Bredenses. Det var henimot klokken tre om morgenen, da vi var utenfor Blaa- manden. Sj¢en gik hngit 0g det var vanskelig at holde baateue klai. Slaepebaaten Syntes ikke at vinde laengere mot vinden. Kunde han bare slmpe os forbi nzeset, taenkte jeg, saa var det bedst at svinge indom Hisken 0g ta den indre led. Jeg hadde en gut paa femten aar med mig i baaten. Vi var begge gjennemvaate av sj¢drev. Ingen av 05 hadde sagt noget hele natten. Show less
AUGSBURG ECHO 21 Gutten hadde hele tiden staat 0g holdt sig i masten. Jeg holdt krampag— tig fast i roret, mens jeg stadig pr¢vde at holde ¢ie med de andre baatene. Vi var imidlertid kommen heldig forbi nzeset; men da opdaget jeg at baaten ikke vilde lyde roret. Slaepetauget var bristet, 0g de... Show moreAUGSBURG ECHO 21 Gutten hadde hele tiden staat 0g holdt sig i masten. Jeg holdt krampag— tig fast i roret, mens jeg stadig pr¢vde at holde ¢ie med de andre baatene. Vi var imidlertid kommen heldig forbi nzeset; men da opdaget jeg at baaten ikke vilde lyde roret. Slaepetauget var bristet, 0g de hadde ikke opdaget det paa motorskgfiiten. Vi var igjen paa det aapne hav i en aapen baat. Jeg var for ffirste gang raadvild paa Sj¢en. Gutten begyndte at graate, mens jeg endnu stod 0g holdt i roret. Sjgz~en var en smule roli- gere, men vi drev stadig mot land, 0g hvert dieblik kunde vente at bli knust mot stranden. Min haand skalv paa rorstangen; ti jeg kjendte nu en sterkere storm i mit hjerte end den storm som raste i naturen. For f¢rste gang taenkte jeg nu paa den Gud som jeg trodde jeg hadde frygtet hele mit liv. Mitv hjerte var nm‘ ved at briste, 0g jeg br¢t endelig stilheten ved at sp¢rre gutten om han kunde 56 land. Mens jeg lyttet efter svar, herte jeg gut‘ tens svake stemme naevne Jesu navn. / Jeg slap roret, stirret frem for mig mot land i lze. Jeg saa tydelig stranden bare et stenkast borte. Vi maa pr¢ve at holde klar om vi kan, sa jeg til gutten. Gutten lot ankeret falde, 0g jeg prp’vde at holde klar fra land med baatshaken. Vi erfaret snart at ankeret ikke vilde holde. Dette bragte nyt lys over hvor snart jeg behgzivet fast ankergrund for min sjael i den samme stund. Jeg graat 0g ropte til min Gud om frelse for min arme sjael som jeg syntes drev hurtig mot fortabelsen i det storm- fulde mySrke. Det var en haard nat, 0g jeg kjendLe hvorledes kraefterne svigtet; men haardest var sjaeleangsten. Djaevelen hadde hat mig-i sin vold i 28 aar, 0g han var ikke villig at gi slip paa min ijzl. Gud h¢rte min b¢n, 0g midt i mgzfirke 0g stormfulde natten f¢rte han mig ut i salig frihet. Jeg slap baatshaken, 0g gutten faestet ankeret, 0g tilsammen b¢iet vi vore knae i b¢n 0g tak til Gud for fred 0g frelse for vore sjmle. I sommer har vi bygget et bedehus, 0g her har Vi nu vore ‘smaamgéter’ hver uke.” X. F ORAAR “Bare det dog var Foraar,” sukker Blomsten ved Vinduet, idet den straekker sine spinkle Ranker mod de isklzrdte Ruder i Haab om, at So— len vil skinne igennem dem. “Saalzenge Vejret er sag. koldt, 0g Solen ikke skinner paa mig, maa jeg passes meget n¢je for ikke at blive syg, 0g jeg har ingen Blomster, som mine Omgivelser kan glaede sig over 0g beundre. Gid dog Foraaret snart vilde komme!” "Jeg er naesten aldrig bedrtzlvet. men synger altid af Glzede,” siger Show less
22 AUGSBURG ECHO den lille Fugl, medens Sneen glitrer i det kolde Frostvejr. “Dog saa jeg gerne, at Jorden blev grgn'n i Stedet for hvid. Insekterne 0g Larverne er allesammen forsvundne, 0g det er ofte vanskelig‘t at finde ngfide. Min Dragt bliver ogsaa forpjusket af den megen Blaest 0g Sne. Hvor... Show more22 AUGSBURG ECHO den lille Fugl, medens Sneen glitrer i det kolde Frostvejr. “Dog saa jeg gerne, at Jorden blev grgn'n i Stedet for hvid. Insekterne 0g Larverne er allesammen forsvundne, 0g det er ofte vanskelig‘t at finde ngfide. Min Dragt bliver ogsaa forpjusket af den megen Blaest 0g Sne. Hvor dej- ligt det bliver, naar jeg igen kan begynde at bygge Rede!” “Hvornaar kommer dogr Foraaret, Mama, saa jeg kan komme ud at kgzire med min Vogn ?” spySrger den lille Dreng. “Hvorfor er Solen saa kold om Vinteren? Gid det snart vilde blive varmt, saa vi kunde faa nogle Kyllinger.” “Nu er tre Maaneder af det nye Aar svundne. Hvor jeg glzeder mig til Foraarets Komme med Sollys 0g Varme," siger den svagelige gamle. “Den kolde Aarstid er saa haard mod mig. Jeg kan ikke taale Kulden. Naar jeg kan komme 11d 0g nyde den friske, varme Foraarsluft, f¢1er jeg nzesten som ung igen.” “Vinteren er ikke den fattiges Ven," sukker Moderen i den lille halv- kolde Stue, idet hun vender sig fra sine tre smaa, som maa blive i Sen- gen, fordi deres tynde ngij ikke er varmt nok til at beskytte dem mod Kulden. Et Par Taarer glider ned over de magre Kinder, idet him taenker paa Mandens nzesten tomme Pengepung, de faa F¢demidler 0g den lille Kulbeholdning. Tankerne er igen ved de smaa. Hun ser dem for sit Blik i Solskinsvejret udenfor, i¢bende Kaplgfib med deres Skygger. — “Bare vi havde Foraar!” Foraaret bringer nyt Liv overalt. 'Floderne, som gennem Vinteren har vaeret daekket af Is 0g Sne, be— gynder at vise, at Vandmasserne under det kolde Lagen ikke er dp'de, men at der er en vaeldig Kraft skjult under den rolige Flade. Snart ses Vand ovenpaa Isdzekket, 0g store Isstykker brydes 1¢s 0g sejler langsomt syd- aa. p I Byerne 0g paa Landet kommer B¢rnene, som tildels har maattet vaere inde gennem Vinteren, udenfor. I Begyndelsen husker de vel paa Moders Formaning at blive pas. de tyfirre Steder. Men snart opdager et nf B¢rnene en Vandpyt i Naerheden, de maa alle bort at se den. Nogle vil pr¢ve at trzede i Vandet, bare Iidt; hvor morsomt det var. Lidt efter lidt pr¢ver de a-lle, dybere 0g dybere, indtil Vandet naar en halv Tomme over de hyfijeste St¢vleskafter. Saasnart Solen har fjernet det hvide Daekke fra Jorden, laegger den et grgjnt paa i Stedet. Graesset spirer frem alle Vegne, hvor F rosten ikke har taget Livet af de fine Rddder. Vi kan néesten se, hvorledes de fri— ske Skud udvikles Dag for Dag" Alt synes at blive grdnt, ikke bare Show less
AUGSBURG ECHO 23 Grasset, men ogsaa Trxerne og Buskene. Ikke saa underligt at en Hu- morist forundrede sig over, at ikke Menneskene blev gr¢nne. Foraaret bringer nyt Liv i den materielle Verden, i Byen 0g paa Landet, i Planter, Dyr 0g Mennesker. Selv Eskimoen, der har ligget i Dvale, som Bj¢men,... Show moreAUGSBURG ECHO 23 Grasset, men ogsaa Trxerne og Buskene. Ikke saa underligt at en Hu- morist forundrede sig over, at ikke Menneskene blev gr¢nne. Foraaret bringer nyt Liv i den materielle Verden, i Byen 0g paa Landet, i Planter, Dyr 0g Mennesker. Selv Eskimoen, der har ligget i Dvale, som Bj¢men, stikker Hovedet udenfor D¢ren af sin lille Hytte 0g ser, at “Solen ikke er d¢d.” : Mange Mennesker har aldrig erfaret mere end et materielt Foraar i deres Liv. Tanken bliver ved Husrengyjring, ny Klmdedragt, “farming” 0g 1ignende.~ Nationale, intellektuelle, 0g religi¢se Foraar kender mange intet til. Den eneste Sol nogle kender er Genskinnet af det r¢de Guld, 0g den 501 bar ingen Kraft til at skabe Foraar i et Menneske. Den luk- ker ofte Livet for andres Vel, i Stedet for at aabne for Vellugt, som Solskinet aabner Blomsterne efter Nattens Dug. Mange lader aldrig Tanken f¢1ge Fuglen i dens lette Flugt, derfor kender de ikke til den Frihed 0g Glaade, som Fuglen har, naar den jublende svinger sig mod Skyen. “L¢ft dig, Sjael paa Lysets Vinger, Fro ved Dagen, f¢dt paa ny, Som Sig Morgenla°rken svinger Glad med Sang i hpijen Sky! Lov den Gud med Liv 0g Aand, Som har Lys til Klaedebon! Tak din Gud, som dig paa Tunge Lagde mer, end Lzerker sjunge!” (Grundtvig’) K. R. /. ODE TIL VAAREN Hll dig, vaar, du skj¢nne gjest! V Jeg vil din pris utsjunge. Sjaalen stem til h¢itidsfest, laeg hellig ild paa tungei Du kom med frihet, lys 0g liv, forjaget vint’ren tung 0g stiv, En gang ti] velkommen vaer! Fra hjertet hilsen kommer. Ti med dig er kommet nser den vakre, lyse summer. Send dit budskap vidt over land ta] til traette sjzele om ham 0g bragte sol paa tinde. som lflste syndens lanke. S. T. Show less
24 AUGSBURG ECHO " SHARPS AND FLATS " Our male chorus, consisting of some thirty members, has been mak- ing splendid progress this year, in spite of many odds and hinderances caused by the war. The chorus consists of volunteer members. All who are interested in music and have a fairly good voice... Show more24 AUGSBURG ECHO " SHARPS AND FLATS " Our male chorus, consisting of some thirty members, has been mak- ing splendid progress this year, in spite of many odds and hinderances caused by the war. The chorus consists of volunteer members. All who are interested in music and have a fairly good voice may become members. The boys have been quite regular in meeting up for rehearsals, and many excellent songs have been fairly well mastered. The fact that so many of the last year’s Glee Club and chorus mem— bers have so willingly assisted, has been a great aid to the chorus this year. The chorus made its first public appearance this year, when it gaw: a few selections at the Faculty's annual reception for the students. The general opinion seemed to be that the singing was very good and beyond expectation. At the chapel services last Tuesday morning the chorus gave one selection, “0 Lord Most Holy”. by Cesar Franck. They will also sing at the Student’s Mission Meeting, which will be held in the Chapel Fri- day evening, April 11. A great number of our students are taking private vocal lessons from the different teachers of the city. We hope that sometime in the near future Augsburg may have its own vocal teachers, as well as teachers in instrumental music. This would lessen the expenses con- siderably for those who wish to study music. And what a large majority of the students in our day do wish to know a little about this finest of all arts—music! But as it is now, most of us cannot afford to pay the prices for instructions in music which the private teachers of the city demand. There are, indeed, opportunities enough, here in the city, for hearing some of the world’s greatest musical talents: so no one needs to complain of suffering from musical starvation here. Minneapolis is, not without cause, considered to be a city intensely music-loving. This should also be said of Augsburg, for only these who are more fortunately situated with respect to time and money may reap the musical benefits available throughout the metropolis. There is no doubt but what Augsburg could have her own vocal instructors, as well as teachers in instrumental music, if we would adopt coeducation. This would give us a much larger attendance, and we could, thereby, afford to enlarge our curriculum as well as our Faculty. Show less
AUGSBURG ECHO 25 D:— EXCHANGES :4 About this time of the year, when “Every clod feels a stir of might, I An instinct within it that reaches and towers,” the destructive germ of inactivity is~ making spasmodic attacks upon every student in an effort to poison him with the spirit of neglect. In the... Show moreAUGSBURG ECHO 25 D:— EXCHANGES :4 About this time of the year, when “Every clod feels a stir of might, I An instinct within it that reaches and towers,” the destructive germ of inactivity is~ making spasmodic attacks upon every student in an effort to poison him with the spirit of neglect. In the spring of the year, when the song of the birds and the beauty of nature call us from our text—books and class rooms, there comes a temp— tation to the exchange editor to let the publication go to press without the “Exchanges”. However, it would not do to permit the germ of inactivity to rule us. The pnly sure cure for inactivity is work. If you don’t believe me, try it yourself and be convinced. I am sure that we all would profit by reading Benjamin Franklin’s “The \\'ay to Wealth”. You may remember that he says, “Dost thou love life? Then do not i squander time for that is the stuff life is made of.” As we turn our attention to the exchanges, we are glad to find “The College Chips”, which is the publication of Luther College, of Decorah, Iowa. This is an attractive and excellent school paper which still main— tains the same high standard of its former issues. The first article which ' is worthy of comment, is one entitled “The League of Nations.” This essay treats a timely subject and is of vital interest and importance to every thinking individual. The author says that the purpose of such a league» is not only to abolish war and preserve international peace and ML 71v order, but it also aims to ameliorate labor conditions throughout the, world by the establishment of labor bureaus. The writer also says that. the League of Nations is one of the results of the growth of democracy. In refuting the argument of the opponents of such a league that it would fail even as the Holy Alliance failed, the writer says: “The Holy Alliance was established by the monarchs of Russia, Austria, and Prussia for the purpose of suppressing the liberal ideas and democratic movement which had originated during the French Revolution.” “The Holy Alliance was established for the purpose of suppressing democracy, while the League of Nations is established for the purpose of defending' democracy.” The establishment of a League of Nations would, no doubt, be a step forward in man’s gradual development from barbarism to civilization. It would mean a substitution of the blessings of law and order for the horrors of bloodshed, murder, and anarchy. \l’e are all looking forward to the day when the nations of the world will substitute reason for the bloody force of arms. Show less
26 AUGSBURG ECHO The article is .very well written, and contains current information about one great problem which is facing the peace table and the world at large at the present time. For this reason, the League of Nations should be of special interest to every student. We must add, however,... Show more26 AUGSBURG ECHO The article is .very well written, and contains current information about one great problem which is facing the peace table and the world at large at the present time. For this reason, the League of Nations should be of special interest to every student. We must add, however, that the writer has devoted too much space to his introduction. The second article which meets us is “History and the Spirit of Democracy.” The writer recalls to our minds, in a smooth, flowing manner, some of the great leaders of early American history, and also tells how the spirit of perseverance, loyalty, and patriotism has been manifest in the American people in the past world struggle to uphold and to vindicate those noble principles for which our forefathers bled and died. I am sure that the writer feels (although he has not mentioned it in this essay) that the glorious victory which crushed autocracy was not only due to the superior genius of our leaders, the grand mettle of our noble defenders, and the hearty cooperation of the American people, but to the unseen hand of Him who is the source of all true democracy. Let us also remember that many of the great American statesmen in past history were men who trusted in God. It was our forefathers who de- cided to place on the American coin the title “In God we trust”. We are strongly tempted to say that this ought to be changed to “In gold we trust.” Among the editorials we find one entitled “A League of Churches”. The writer presents forceful and convincing arguments why a League of Churches should not be established. He writes, “Some will say, ‘Leave the fine points alone.’ Very well. What shall we preach? Shall the ' church be turned into a community recreation house where we come tr. be amused, but not edified ?” “We, as Lutherans. must remember that the Law of God is perfect, and that, even though our neighbors see fit to put the writings and opinions of man before the Word of God, our principle must still be ‘Thus saith the Lord’. If the Lutheran church should ever join such a league, it would mean that all our sacred prin- ciples and even the foundation of our faith and salvation would be ignored and trampledupon.” In the following editorial the writer encourages his fellow students to work for "a Greater Luther” as he terms it. Among other things he says, “Let each and every one of us make it a point to return to school next fall with at least one new student who has been induced to attend the college, partly at least, through our efforts.” Is it not also our duty as students of this institution to work for “a Greater Augsburg?” Show less
AUGSBURG ECHO 27 The other departments of your paper are also equal to the high standard of your “Literary” and “Editorial” departments. The ex- change editor must evidently be a very prolific writer and critic since he has been able to fill four pages with constructive criticism. The de-... Show moreAUGSBURG ECHO 27 The other departments of your paper are also equal to the high standard of your “Literary” and “Editorial” departments. The ex- change editor must evidently be a very prolific writer and critic since he has been able to fill four pages with constructive criticism. The de- partment seems to be in the hands of a very able editor. The “Athle- tics” department is snappy and to the point. We enjoyed your jokes very much, but we can see no reason for putting them in the “Locals”. We suggest that you put them in a separate department. Permit us also to say that there were some technical errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar, which could be eliminated with a little more effort. — Rev. H. Karl W. Kumm, Ph. D.. missionary to Sudan, Africa, gave a very interesting mission talk in Augsburg chapel March l4. —— Friday, March 14, seems to have been a day set aside for speech- making, at least so it seemed to us, for, even during the dinner hour, we had the privilege of listening to speeches by the following visiting pas— tors: Rev. C. E. Nordberg, Rev. M. L. Hostager, Rev. 0. _l. Flagstad, and Rev. 0. H. Sletten. The speeches were both interesting and in- spiring. _ , — Mr. Anker Dahle preached at Maple Bay, Minn, March 16. W understand that he has been called to that place as a pastor. — Mr. Knud Jensen became a citizen of the U. S. A., March 20. The event was solemnized( P) by much celebration. — A very interesting and instructive stereoptical lecture was delivered at Augsburg the other evening by Dr. Bunker. The slides shown gave us some idea both of the country and the people of Africa. — Mr. M. C.,Vaagenes preached in Duluth. Minn, and Mr Paul Son- nack in Wanamingo, Minn, Sunday, March 23. — A series of revival meetings have been held in Trinity and Oiivet churches the past two weeks. The meetings were conducted by Rev. M. A. Pederson, recently returned from the mission field in India. — The senior Theologians are kept very busy these days delivering trial sermons and preparing for the final examinations, which will be held at the close of the school year. Show less
28 AUGSBURG ECHO On March 13 the M innehaha Academy basket ball team lost to the Augsburg first team by a score of 54 to 7. The game was played on the Riverside Chapel floor. This is the second game in which the Augsburg five has triumphed over the Minnehaha team this year. The line-up: Augsburg... Show more28 AUGSBURG ECHO On March 13 the M innehaha Academy basket ball team lost to the Augsburg first team by a score of 54 to 7. The game was played on the Riverside Chapel floor. This is the second game in which the Augsburg five has triumphed over the Minnehaha team this year. The line-up: Augsburg Minna/101m Framstad L. F. Sandstrom Woll R. F. Sjoberg Halvorson C. Erickson Thompson L. G. Anderson {erg R. G. Hanson Substitutes: Helland for Framstad, Framstad for Berg, \Voll for Halvorson, Berg for W011, Person for Sandstrom, Johnson for Erickson. Field goals: Halvorson 9, Framstad 6. Helland 5, W011 4, Berg 3, Sjoberg 2, Sandstrom 1. Free throws: Sjoberg 1. A preliminary game was played between the Augsburg second team and the Minnehaha second team the same evening. In this game the Augsburg boys held their opponents’ score very low, winning by a score of 29 to 2. The Wells Memorial basket-ball five visited us on March 18, and defeated our first team 34 to 18. The line—up: Augsburg I'Vrlls Memorial Framstad R. F Erickson Helland L. F. Turnquist W'oll C. Northsmon Thompson L. G. Davidson Berg R. G. Okie Field goals: Helland 3, Framstad 2, “[011 1, Berg 1, Okie 6, Erick- son 4, Northsmon 3, Turnquist 2, Davidson 2. Free throws: Framstad 3, Helland 1, Northsmon l. The Wells Memorial Intermediates were victorious over the Augs- burg second team the same evening. The score of this game was 27 to 19. These games ended the basket-ball season of 1919. Out of the seven games that the first team played, it was victorious in five. The second team had a still better record, winning all its games but one. When the basket-ball season closes at Augbsurg its principle sport ends. However, there are other games which should become good com- petitors with this interesting winter sport. We are accustomed to have both tennis and baseball in the spring. This year also we intend to give Show less
AUGSBURG ECHO 'zv considerable attention to both of these games. Let us, therefore, get out early, and put “pep” and interest into these sports, so that our spring athletics may find a high position at our school. Athletics should occupy a high berth at every school. Its value cannot be... Show moreAUGSBURG ECHO 'zv considerable attention to both of these games. Let us, therefore, get out early, and put “pep” and interest into these sports, so that our spring athletics may find a high position at our school. Athletics should occupy a high berth at every school. Its value cannot be overestimated. Athle- tics help to develop a persons physical and mental faculties, and serve to advertise the school. Therefore, let us all join in and make our athletics at Augsburg worth while. €}>_ "NLJF'F SED” ——<} Lady—“Who is that big fellow?” Girl—“Oh! we Kall ’m Risberg.” * 71V Lars—“Who is she Joe; do you know?” Joe—Making use of a play on words—“Surely !” * We marvel at the ingenuity of the young lady who said: “ ‘Lov aas’ and ‘Mari us’!” * Jack—“I’m going to take latin every year I’m at school.” Norman—“Why ?” Jack—“I’m‘ going to study pharmacy.” Siggie—“Oh! are you going to be one of those farmer—jacks too ?” * O. L.—“I heard you had quite an entertainment in your room last night.” . M. T.~“Yes, I entertained a thought.” - no: lst student—“VVho are the ‘Gopher Hole Girls’ at O. G. ?” 2nd student—“Ask J. T. he knows.” * A. B.——“Why don’t you like coeducation ?" Th. D.—-“Because I am afraid of the readjustment.” #- J. T.—“What subject do you specialize in P” A. D.—“Restaurantology.” Show less
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