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AUGSBURG ECHO Q .4)“. ’1 L. l T E R A R V 7/23 TRUE GENTLEMAN HE TRUE GENTLEMAN is the man whose conduct pro- ceeds from good-will and an acute sense of propriety, and whose selfcontrol is equal to all emerg- encies; who does not make the poor man conscious of his poverty, the obscure man of his... Show moreAUGSBURG ECHO Q .4)“. ’1 L. l T E R A R V 7/23 TRUE GENTLEMAN HE TRUE GENTLEMAN is the man whose conduct pro- ceeds from good-will and an acute sense of propriety, and whose selfcontrol is equal to all emerg- encies; who does not make the poor man conscious of his poverty, the obscure man of his obscurity, or any man of his inferiority or deform- ity; who is himself humbled if ne- cessity compel him to humble an- other; who does not Hatter wealth, cringe before power, or boast of his possessions or achievements; Who speaks with frankness but 31— Ways with sincerity and sym- pathy, and whose deed follows his word: who thinks of the rights and feelings of others rather than of his own; who appears well in any company, and who is at home what he seems to be abroad—a man with whom honor iS sacred and virtue safe. —John Walter Wayland. 71v Show less
AUGSBURG ECHO 5 E PLURIBUS UNUM The motto of the United States of America is: E Pluribus Unum (Out of the many, one). This motto is found upon most of our coin. No one is more or less than one out of the many. Every child, whether it comes from the home of the rich or the poor, is one out of the... Show moreAUGSBURG ECHO 5 E PLURIBUS UNUM The motto of the United States of America is: E Pluribus Unum (Out of the many, one). This motto is found upon most of our coin. No one is more or less than one out of the many. Every child, whether it comes from the home of the rich or the poor, is one out of the many. This is the fundamental principle of democracy. It does not mean that every one is equal as far as gifts and talents are concerned. It does not mean that everybody is equally capable to rule. It means that each and every one is entitled to equal opportunities to develop the gifts or talents he possesses. Democracy does not come by itself. Moreover, it has many enemies. It has a powerful enemy in selfishness. Selfish people do not at heart believe in democracy. Selfish people believe in class rule, despotism, and exploitation provided that they can belong to the class that rules, tyran— nizes, and exploits. V \\'hat is democracy? It has been defined as government of, by, and for the people. It is that and more. It is a social order that does not tolerate spoliation. It is also a spiritual attainment on the part of the citizens. Democracy is an achievement, not a gift. It is at the bottom a more humane, inclusive, and liberal organization of life, based on large and kindly conceptions, meeting the needs of the common people as well as the upper classes. “Democracy expresses what man has it in him to be, what he dimly desires to be as soon as he attains a definite self- consciousness. and a distinct individuality.” (Sellars: Next step in De— mocracy, p. 256). Have we achieved democracy? Is there nothing more to be done? Are there conditions in America that are unfavorable to democracy? \Ve must admit that there are. There are forces working against democracy in practically all other countries also; but this does not excuse us from - setting America free. We have political democracy, we have theoretic— ally accepted the fundamental principles of democracy. Let us put them more and more into practice. All have not the same opportunities even in America. Only one fourth of the gifted pupils in our schools have a chance to continue their studies. Fifty per cent of the pupils in our com— mon schools do not graduate from the eighth grade. Mest of them are too poor to be able to continue school. Yet we have in our country an en- ormous wealth. Some headlines from the daily papers showing into what channels money flows, were exhibited in a current periodical. They run in the Show less
6 AUGSBURG ECHO following vein: “Gilded Room for Toy Spaniel at Waldorf Astoria”; “Baroness’ Dog Wears Ruby;” “Mrs. S., of New York, Loses $15,0(X) Muff ;” “Ex-Senator Buys $120,000 Dinner Set for a $7,000,000 home ;” “$250,000 Tennis Building Opens in New York ;” “$28,000 for Eight Chairs ;” “... Show more6 AUGSBURG ECHO following vein: “Gilded Room for Toy Spaniel at Waldorf Astoria”; “Baroness’ Dog Wears Ruby;” “Mrs. S., of New York, Loses $15,0(X) Muff ;” “Ex-Senator Buys $120,000 Dinner Set for a $7,000,000 home ;” “$250,000 Tennis Building Opens in New York ;” “$28,000 for Eight Chairs ;” “$80,000 for a Helmet ;" “$42,800 for a Book at Hoe Sale}? In normal times two hundred millions are spent annually by Americans in globetrotting. Much of the surplus of the rich is spent in mere sloth— fulness—and on the empty rounds of futile amusements. According to W. I. King in “The Wealth and Income of the People of the United States”, 65 per cent. of our people are poor, that is, they have little or no property except their clothes and some cheap furniture, and their average income is less than $200 per capita; 33 per cent. of our people compose the middle class. in which man leaves at death from one to forty thousand dollars worth of property; the remaining 2 per cent. comprise the rich and very rich: these 2 per cent, own almost one and a half times as much as the other 98 per cent. together. There must be a way through which these maladjustments can be remedied. It would be a step toward more democracy, if we worked for more equal distribution of wealth. \\'e must give better opportunities to all, better opportunities for education, as well as for making a living. We should also give some opportunities for leisure to all and a better chance to possess some luxuries. We do not condemn all leisure, nor luxury, but we must condemn excessive luxuries indulged in by the rich, when they have jewel birthday parties for dogs, etc. \Ne must condemn the leisure indulged in by those who occupy their leisure time in useless and harmful amusements. Let each get his share, let everyone be looked upon as an equal, not as a privileged person——nor as one with no rights. Let us not only Claim to believe in the sentiment of the Declaration of Independence, but let us truly believe with Lincoln that it gives the promise that in due time the weights will be lifted from the shoulders of all men. M. T., ’16. THE LIG HTHOUSE By studying geography we learn that along the coast of any civilized country lighthouses are built. Such buildings are erected in order that the seamen, when they approach the shore at night, may know Where they are, and also that they may be guided into a harbor. By examining such edifices we observe first of all that they are Show less
AUGSBURG ECHO 7 built on solid foundations, and furthermore we find that the structures are very carefully put up. The object of the whole is firmness and strength, and it must be so in order that the buildings may be able to re- sist storms and tempests. The light in the lighthouse is of a... Show moreAUGSBURG ECHO 7 built on solid foundations, and furthermore we find that the structures are very carefully put up. The object of the whole is firmness and strength, and it must be so in order that the buildings may be able to re- sist storms and tempests. The light in the lighthouse is of a peculiar nature. It can easily be distinguished from ordinary house-lights because of its unchangeable brightness. It differs from other lights also in showing bright only where there is a safe road. In the spiritual world the word of God may be likened to a lighthouse. It stands unchangeable and unconquerablc, ready to guide him who is out on the ocean of sin, and who does not know where he is sailing. If such a person finds the light, he at the same time learns to know his own dangerous position. Furthermore, this light brings joy into his heart, and, as the seaman becomes glad when he observes the light from the lighthouse, in the same manner does the repentant sinner rejoice when he sees the light of the Word of God. But only to see the light is not enough for the sailor. He must be guided by the light in order to reach the harbor. So it is with :1 Chris— tian. It is not enough for him to know that he has the Word of God in his Bible, but he must become well acquainted with the light of the word 'in order to find the right path. When a person becomes interested, and begins to study the Word of God earnestly, he finds passages that throw light upon many things that before have been mysterious. As he goes on, he learns to understand the saving power of Jesus Christ. He is also inspired and encouraged, and, in spite of the darkness around him, he is safe, because the word can never mislead. Its brightness is unchangeable and everlasting. As he grows older, he grows stronger in faith, and becomes more able to with- stand temptation. Although he meets great obstacles, life is a pleasant journey toward the place of everlasting peace and rest. But the journey ‘is not ended until death has opened the gate. First then the soul is per— mitted to part from the body of time., As the seaman, when he has brought his ship safely into the harbor, leaves the ship, and steps ashore. so does the soul of the Christian, at death, leave its earthly dwelling place, in order to spend eternity in fellowship with God. 0. R. A.A., ’20. Show less
a AUGSBURG ECHO HASTE IS WASTE Through personal experience and observation I have learned that the proverb, “Haste is Waste" is indeed true. People generally also admit the truthfulness of this saying, but nevertheless, they hurry on. Haste is defined as celerity of movement or action. Commonly... Show morea AUGSBURG ECHO HASTE IS WASTE Through personal experience and observation I have learned that the proverb, “Haste is Waste" is indeed true. People generally also admit the truthfulness of this saying, but nevertheless, they hurry on. Haste is defined as celerity of movement or action. Commonly we say, it is to be quick in action or to hurry. The term “waste” gives us an idea of loss; and it is defined as meaning “to expend thoughtlessly with- out return.” It is in other words, to lose where you meant to gain. I shall illustrate this proverb by some examples from practical life. I know a student who always used to hurry through his lessons. He wanted to learn them quickly; and it was a good idea in itself. But as he hurried over the pages, he was tempted to skip a line or two, which he also actually did. Consequently, when he was to recite in class. he did not know his lesson, because the lines he had skipped were important. Another student, I know, used to hurry when he wrote his composi- tions. He never took time to make outlines. He usually wrote in each composition several words that he was not sure of as to spelling. He thought it took too much time to look up those words inithe dictionary. \Vhen his compositions were returned, they were usually below the passing mark. The result was, that he had to spend an extra year in high school in order to graduate. ' I also remember a farmer, who never took sufficient time to harness his horses properly. His aim was to hurry and to get out in the field early in the morning. But the. result of his “hurry work” was, that all his horses got sore shoulders or became lame. Thus he was often pre- vented from working his horses for weeks at the time. But he was not able to see that he lost greatly where he meant to gain. I shall also relate a personal experience proving the truthfulness of this same proverb. Some years ago I worked on a farm; and almost every evening the farmer asked me to bring a barrel 0f water to the house from an open well in the field. It happened one evening, that I came home from the field very late; therefore I took the swiftest team ' I had, hitched them to the stone-boat, and went for water. As I Came close to the house, on my way home, I noticed a large stone in the road. But I was in a great hurry, and thought that I did not have time to dodge it, and therefore drove straight over it. The result was, that I tipped the barrel. I felt a little bad over the loss. but I immediately drove back to the well and refilled the barrel. This time I thought I had a still greatel reason to hurry than the first time. For convenience sake I backed the Show less
AUGSBURG ECHO 9 stone-boat as close up to the well as possible. When I had filled the barrel, I called to the sleepy horses, and they started forward with a jerk, which caused the barrel to tip backward into the well. Quickly I summoned my energy, fished the barrel out of the well, and arranged... Show moreAUGSBURG ECHO 9 stone-boat as close up to the well as possible. When I had filled the barrel, I called to the sleepy horses, and they started forward with a jerk, which caused the barrel to tip backward into the well. Quickly I summoned my energy, fished the barrel out of the well, and arranged it for refilling. This time I drove around to the other side of the well, to a place where I thought it a little more convenient to have the barrel filled. Unfortunately, I was a little too close, and one of the horses step- ped into the well. It took three hours of hard labor to get the horse out of the well; and the water was little fit for household use. I had spent a great amount of time, energy, and material in the attempt of getting a barrel of water, and still I did not get it. If you wish to have something done rightly, take your time. But. if you are willing to take a chance on getting it done poorly, inconven— iently, or wastefully, make haste. J. I. K., ’22. THE DIFFERENCE IN PURPOSE OF THE ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS The tendency of the times is to link the academic schools together with the industrial vocational schools. There are even those who pose as authorities on educational questions, who maintain that the vocational schools should be substituted for the academic schools, but the number of those who advocate such action is fortunately not large. However, the fact remains that the number of people who favor the vocational schools and attend them, is growing much larger. The corresponding number of those who plan on attending more advanced academic schools is decreasing, while the number of those planning on attending vocational schools is increasing. This movement, if it may be so called, is detri- mental to the welfare of the nation as a whole. One of the first things which must be made clear in our minds is what is meant by the academic school, and what is meant by the voca- tional school. The academic school may be an academy, college, or university. It aims to teach the classical and literary subjects, and to give those who attend the school a general education. It does not aim to give the students special knowledge of any certain subject, but a general knowledge of the most important things in life. It attempts to build a large, firm, and full foundation, so that the students have a good foundation on which to build their future. On the other hand we have the vocational school. Its purpose is to instruct the students in one special line of work, so that they will be proficient in this particular work Show less
— 10 AUGSBURG ECHO when they have completed the course. It instructs the students in cer- tain technical occupations; such as, telegraphy, printing, etc. It prepares them for but one position in life, and they do not receive the breadth of View and the high ideals which the students receive at... Show more— 10 AUGSBURG ECHO when they have completed the course. It instructs the students in cer- tain technical occupations; such as, telegraphy, printing, etc. It prepares them for but one position in life, and they do not receive the breadth of View and the high ideals which the students receive at the academic schools. Another question which we must make clear is: what are the func- tions of the school? Throughout the ages this question has troubled the minds of scholars, philosophers, and statesmen. At one time it has been answered in one way, at other times in another. The ancient Hebrews sought morality and religion through the school; the Athenians aimed at culture; the Spartans tried to gain physical power; the Romans sought proficiency in law and oratory, and military prowess; the church in the Middle Ages tried to prepare the people for. a future life through the school; while modern nations have sought a variety of ends by combining many of the ancient ideals together with modern needs. The functions of the modern school are the following. It should teach morality, but must'leave the teaching of religion to the denominational schools and to the churches. It should teach the students to appreciate the classical and cultural things of life; to care for and develop their bodies; to de- velop their powers of speech; and should give them a general knowledge of the laws of their community and country; or, in other words, the school should form the students’ characters and teach them how to live. The academic school is an institution designed to enrich life by teaching those who attend it to truly appreciate and understand the real good and ideal things in this world. It aims to lay a foundation upon which the students can build their lives. In this foundation are included all the essentials; such as, morality, appreciation of classical and cultural things, etc. Furthermore, the academic school has its curriculum ar- ranged in such a manner that the students are not hurried through the school, but get plenty of time to study and digest the matter presented to them, and to place themselves with regard to their life work. The school which threatens. to a great extent, to crowd the academic school out, teaches the men how to make a fairly good living as soon as they have completed the course given. The idea of making a living has become very important of late, because the livingr includes luxuries which are necessary to some people in order that living may be enjoyable. However, those who have been taught to appreciate the classical and cultural things of life do not crave mere luxuries, because they seem 4- superficial to them. The lawyer in the time of Daniel Webster could make a success of life, even though he had only a college education, be— Show less
AUGSBURG EKKO 11 cause in those times the people lived very simply, and did not think of enjoying the luxuries which many people of to-day seem to think are absolutely necessary. Certain facts brought out by the past great war show which of the two types of schools really educates. Before the war... Show moreAUGSBURG EKKO 11 cause in those times the people lived very simply, and did not think of enjoying the luxuries which many people of to-day seem to think are absolutely necessary. Certain facts brought out by the past great war show which of the two types of schools really educates. Before the war the British people were being educated in colleges which had eighteenth century equipment was very out of date. The colleges were, however, of the aca— demic type. In Germany the people had had the most modern equipment in their schools and had been especially educated in the “technical mas— tery of facts.” At the beginning of the war they were better educated than the British, education meaning, in this case, discipline and knowl- edge of certain definite facts. During the first part of the war this type of education proved superior to the academic education which the British had been given. But soon the fundamental difference between the British schooling and the German schooling began to show itself, and, although the British equipment and methods of teaching at school were not modern, they proved themselves to be equal in most respects, and to be superior in some, to the highly trained Germans. Thus, the war has proved that “the highest kind of education comes by the contact of mind with mind in discussion and free association.” It may seem from the foregoing paragraphs that the writer is abso- lutely against the vocational school. However, this is not the case. The vocational school is a necessary step in the progress of the nation. We need the vocational school to train men for positions where special train- ing is necessary, and where the training is of benefit to the public and to the endividual. But what I would like to emphasize is the fact that the vocational school must not take the place of the academic school, as the latter is of vital importance to the welfare of the nation. R. T. H ., ’22. A CRIMINAL’S DOOM A number of years ago I was traveling in the Scottish highlands. In the fall of the year I had nearly reached the west coast. As I had never before seen that coast of Scotland, I was very glad of the opportunity to do so at this time, because the coast was supposed to be very beautiful and romantic. I lodged in a small hotel a few miles inland, and, as I had made no plan for my stay at the place, I strolled among the mountains during the first few days. Show less
— 12 AUGSBURG EKKO The region was sparsely populated. The few people who lived there supported themselves by fishing. I seized every opportunity to talk with them, in order to get an understanding of their life and character. Al— though the people generally were poor, they were very generous in... Show more— 12 AUGSBURG EKKO The region was sparsely populated. The few people who lived there supported themselves by fishing. I seized every opportunity to talk with them, in order to get an understanding of their life and character. Al— though the people generally were poor, they were very generous in every respect. One day, as I walked among the mountains, a sudden longing to see the ocean came upon me. It may have been a weakness in my character at this time that, whenever my thoughts centered upon any certain thing, I never could rest until I had investigated that thing. Immediately, there- fore, I made up my mind to visit the coast that very day, even though three fourths of the day had already passed. When I had walked a short distance, I noticed a man come out of a small house. He was stout and looked to be in his best years. I con- cluded that he was a fisherman, and walked toward him, hoping that he was going to the coast. However, before I reached him, he started to walk. I thought that he had not seen me, and so I followed him. Later I saw him standing behind a small mountain peak, and I noticed that he was looking at me. As I came closer to him, he suddenly disappeared. Again I saw him in an entirely different direction. For a moment his behavior seemed odd to me, especially because of the generosity of the other people whom I had formerly met. But the impression made upon me was not deep enough to make me stop to consider the incident; so I continued my walk. The ocean was farther away than I had thought at first, and I half regretted that I had set out on the journey; but in the stubbornness of my mind I would not go back without results; so I walked on. As I came closer to the coast, the wind blew briskly from the sea, and I noticed dark clouds rapidly increasing in the west. Now I realized the folly of walking so far; but it was too late to go back, as it would be dangerous to walk among the mountains at night. My only hope was to reach a level shore, on which I could walk until I came farther south, where I knew that there was a road which led to my lodging place. At this time I was only a few hundred feet from the coast. I could hear the billows roar, being aroused by the steadily increasing storm. It was nearly dark, but light enough so that, upon my arrival at the brink, I could see a steep and rocky coast, and the foam of the billows which dashed against the cliffs below me. The only refuge open to me then, was to find a place tolerably protected from the wind, and to settle among the cliffs during the night. I was fortunate enough to find such a place at once, and sat down to rest after the weary walk. Show less
AUG SBURG EKKO 13 From my resting place I could look out over the boisterous waves. There was nothing to be seen. Only a dim light appeared now and then far out in the horizon. I watched the light and saw that it came from a steamer. As I was weary, my eyes gradually became smaller. Finally my... Show moreAUG SBURG EKKO 13 From my resting place I could look out over the boisterous waves. There was nothing to be seen. Only a dim light appeared now and then far out in the horizon. I watched the light and saw that it came from a steamer. As I was weary, my eyes gradually became smaller. Finally my eyelids closed. I fell asleep. About midnight I awoke at the sound of a cannon being fired. Im- mediately I looked out over the sea. There I saw the steamer only about three miles from the coast. It seemed as if it could not withstand the storm, which had rather increased. Suddenly I noticed a signal from the ship, and judged from a following one that it was answered from th shore. ‘ From my knowledge of the signal system, I learned that the ship was in danger, and that it wished to anchor by the coast, if the condi- tions were favorable. To this last request some one on the'shore seemed to answer in the affirmative. I was very astonished, that any person would give such a signal from a rocky coast, and I looked around for the signaler. A short distance from me I saw the reflection of a fire. Instantly I felt for my revolver and crawled toward the place. There, a few feet below me on a small, flatt cliff, encircled on three sides, 1 saw a fire and a man signalling to the ship. To my surprise I recognized the man whom I had seen among the mountains, when I walked to the coast. Then I knew why he did not wish for my company. He was very much taken up by his work. As the steamer seemed to follow his advice to come to the coast, a smile of satisfaction came upon his face. What should I do? But I had no time for long consideration. It was not needed. His plans had this time been considered by another, who never sleeps, and whose eyes never get tired. Suddenly the man below me started to his feet with an awful cry. He had come too close to the fire; it had caught hold of his clothes. In an instant the storm wound the flames around him. I heard a horrible, ghastly shriek. The man tumbled around in his small space. Then he came too close to the edge. Like a ball of fire he fell down upon the rocks, into the angry waves—The elements which he had misused became his executioners. The vessel must have noticed the deceit, for it turned from the shore again, and before daylight it was out of my vision. K. 1., ’20. Show less
— 14 AUGSBURG EKKO A PAT ON THE BACK Pat on the back is a wonderful thing, It gives a man courage to whistle and sing: When hope is departing, the outlook is grim, A pat on the back then says volumes to him. It whispers: “Keep at it! You’re doing all right; Just dig in your toes and get busy and... Show more— 14 AUGSBURG EKKO A PAT ON THE BACK Pat on the back is a wonderful thing, It gives a man courage to whistle and sing: When hope is departing, the outlook is grim, A pat on the back then says volumes to him. It whispers: “Keep at it! You’re doing all right; Just dig in your toes and get busy and fight, There’s one man behind you—g0 to it, old man; One pal who is sure that you can, that you can.” A pat on the back from a stranger or friend When your jaw starts to sag and your knees start to bend Will bring you right up with new courage and grit And you’ll keep in the fight when you were going to quit. You’ll feel it, you’ll hear it yes, actually hear it— For hours saying, “Dig in, old fellow. Don’t fear it; That isn’t as hard as it looks. Be a man; There’s a fellow back there who believes that you can.” Just a pat on the back. And for days and for days, No matter how far you may roam, it still stays By your side, and no matter how hard be your fight It’s whispering always: “You’ll come out all right. There’s a fellow back there who’s believing in you, Expecting each minute to see you come through With your colors still flying and leading your clan!” And the first thing you know you are saying “I can." Oh, a pat on the back is a wonderful thing. , The touch of it’s magic; I’ve known it to bring Back hopes that were fleeting, and strength that seemed gone And smiles that had vanished and urge a man on When it seemed that he couldn’t one step advance more Till he conquered. And that’s what I’m singing this for; If you see a poor brother whose nerve’s out of whack, Just step up and give him a pat on the back. —Edward A. Guest. Show less
AUGSBURG EKKO ,15 EDITORIALS—-——l TACT Don’t we all sometimes wonder what the trouble is; what the reason is that we have not accomplished that which we have tried to do: why we have not been able to make our views—views which we know to be true—the views of someone else? But if we really ponder... Show moreAUGSBURG EKKO ,15 EDITORIALS—-——l TACT Don’t we all sometimes wonder what the trouble is; what the reason is that we have not accomplished that which we have tried to do: why we have not been able to make our views—views which we know to be true—the views of someone else? But if we really ponder the situation, I think we shall very often find that the trouble lies, not with the person whom we are trying to convince, but with ourselves: with our tactless- ness. To me, three things seem necessary, if we are to reach the desired goal. The first is that we must know the person whom we are dealing with, and then especially the mood he is in when we approach him. If we do not make a favorable impression on him, if our way does not ap- peal to him, he will. perhaps, not listen to us, and even if he does, and feels within himself that we are in the right, still he may not receive our views, merely for his spite’s sake. In the second place, observe the circumstances and the environment. This point must be kept in mind, as it is very important. A person who otherwise would agree with you or grant your request, may, on account of some immediate, inconvenient situation and without really meaning it, alienate himself. Moreover, a person may show himself unfavorable to a measure merer because it is hard to state openly his views while he is in certain company. If we do not keep this second point in mind, we may bring about» as ridiculous a situation as did the barber who stood with a razor over a man, and asked: “Are you ready to die P” Thirdly, always remember the nature of your subject. One subject requires one mode of approach; a second, another. The manner in which the mind responds to a subject must be kept in mind, and that manner of procedure must be pursued in presenting the case which is before us. It goes without saying that all subjects cannot be treated in the same way. We, as students, should, because of our greater knowledge and broader vision, be the more capable of observing these points. The tact- ful use of knowledge and convictions brings results! H. M., ’20. Show less
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Show more16 AUGSBURG EKKO '5’; 1 N O R W E G IA N <15- LITT 0M ARNE GARBORG OG HANS HJEMBYGD L. P. QUALBEN. Arne Garborg er en meget interessant 0g eiendommelig personlig- het; 0g det er vel derfor at han liar veeret gjenstand for saa megen 0m- tale 0g kritik, idet ikke bare Norge, men hele Europa en tid hadde sin 0pmerks0mhet rettet mot denne mand. Nu er han blit gammel, 0g det syncs som om den vzesentlige del av hans livs arbeide er fuldf¢rt. Stri- den angaaende hans person liar lagt sig; 0g siden Garborg er en mand som bor i det stille, hnrer en ikke svtert meget fra ham nutildags. Imidlertid er nan en mand som ikke kan ties ihjel; dertil har han spillet en altfor stor 0g vigtig rolle i (let norske folkeliv. Hans officielle liv 0g virke er dog saa vel kjendt at det er ikke n¢dvendig at gjenta no- get av dette her. Hensigten med denne artikel er at gjgfre et beskedent forsdk paa at se Garborg 0g nogen av hans verker i lys av tidlige ind- ’ flydelser fra hans hjembygd. I “Fred” har Garborg git 0s en mesterlig skildring av sin hjembygu, Jaederen, 0g delvis av folkelivet der, slik som det artet sig i hans barn- doms— 0g ungdomsaar. Men ihvorvel baade natur 0g visse trnek fra fol- kelivet er mesterlig skildret, saa fristes en nzesten til at si at skildrin— gen er mere typisk for Garborg selv end for de ting han sdker at skildre, idet alt sees gjennern hans skoddebriller. Derfor blir der ogsaa slik graaveirsstemning over det hele. Vistnok maa det medgis at hans be— skrivelse av folk 0g natur passer meget bedre paa Jzederen i Garborgs ungdomsaar end den gjgjr det nu; ti besgékte en jzederen i vore dage, vilde en finde litet igjen av Garborgs graaveirsstemning, armod 0g mdr- ke pietisme. Der er neppe nogen landsdel i Norge hvor utviklingen liar gaat saa hurtig frem i de senere aar som netop paa Jaederen. Den er nzesten ikke til at kjende igjen‘ Og naar Garborg aV‘ 0g til besgziker bygden, skulde det ikke undre mig om han maa studse som en Silas Marner eller en Rip Van Winkle. Selv hans hus oppe i “Knudaheio,” som fdr 133 533 enlig, har nu faat landeveien like indpaa Sig; 0g det elektriske lys 0g Iarmen fra meierier 0g fabrikker synes at ha drevet alle tusser 0g trold bort fra den m¢rke Undemsskogen hvor Garborg tuslet omkring i de m¢rke h¢stnaetter. Selv synes han ikke at trives der laanger, 0g derfor har han i de senere aar helst bodd paa Kolbotn. Gaarden Garborg ligger omtrent midt paa Jzederen. Den har et Show less
AUGSBURG EKKO 17 vakkert beliggende 0g har 0rd for at vaere den vakreste gaarden der om- kring. Den ligger ved foten av en ganske h¢i, spids haug der i “Fred” kaldes Tokebakken. Og 0m h¢sten 0g vinteren skjulte nok solen sig bak denne bakke baade for; Arne 0g for far hans. Mot ¢st, paa et byli-... Show moreAUGSBURG EKKO 17 vakkert beliggende 0g har 0rd for at vaere den vakreste gaarden der om- kring. Den ligger ved foten av en ganske h¢i, spids haug der i “Fred” kaldes Tokebakken. Og 0m h¢sten 0g vinteren skjulte nok solen sig bak denne bakke baade for; Arne 0g for far hans. Mot ¢st, paa et byli- dedrag, ligger gaarden Mossige. (Denne gaard 0g Tokebakken kan let sees fra Jaederbanen mens toget ruller mellem Hognestad 0g Naerbgj station). Mellem disse to gaarde skaerer den nye landevei sig forbi den vakre, trzerilce Mossigelund, opover forbi Tjensvold, Tunheim, Aare- stad, Undem, 0g forbi den torvmyr som omtales i “Fred”. Mot nord er utsynet frit nzesten like til Stavanger. Mot syd ligger der en stor 0p? ~ dyrket myr. I Garborgs ungdom stod denue myr under vand 0g saa ut som et litet vand. Det er enten dette vand eller en stor, bred h¢l paa vestsiden som kaldes Hfiilandsvandet i “Fred”. Prestegaarden, hvor presten Meier 0g “kapellanen” bodde, ligger ved gaarden Lye, cirka halvanden times gang nordgzist fra Garborg. I Garborgs ungdom bodde der fem mand paa gaarden. Nu or der flere. I folkeskolen var Garborg meget opvakt 0g flittig, 0g szerlig var han flink til at gi gode rammende svar. Han var livlig 0g 0fte ute med fan- testreker. Og hadde han ikke andet at gjdre, saa sat han i klassen 0g skrev vers. Dette begyndte han med tidlig. Men det ualmindelig triste praeg som 132 over faren satte desvaerre tidlig sine merker paa Arne, idet hans mottagelige, fine natur mottok indtryk som skulde vare for hele livet. Desuten var der aldrig nogen rig— tig forstaaelse mellem 11am 0g faren. Hans aandsliv synes derfor alle— rede i de tidlige barndomsaar atha faat en knzek, som han aldrig synes at ha kunne kommet sig over. Hvor trist maa det ikke ha vreret for ham med hans merkelige kjendernatur at f¢lge med i farens sp’rgelige utvikling 0g se hans endelig? Som barn maatte Garborg lmre sin forklaring 0g bibelhistorie paa fingrene. Dette er forresten endnu almindelig. Men saa maatte han sitte inde i tide 0g utide 0g h¢re faren laese fra de store, tykke postiller, eller han maatte vaere med 0g synge. Det var i barndomsaarene han la grunden til sit betydelige kjendskap til skriften 0g til det kristelige troes— liv. Derfor har han kunnet skrive slik som han gjdr i “Lseraren”, “Den burtkomne Faderen” 0g “Heimkomin Son". At Garborg liar arvet no- get av farens aandsliv er sandsynlig, 0g han liar ogsaa gjennemlevet lig~ nende kriser som faren hadde. Derfor har ogsaa de indre brytningei hos Enok Haave i “Fred” faat et saa levende praeg. Er saa Garborg en typisk jaerbu? Der er flere track ved ham som syncs noksaa kjendte, men kanske disse traek karakteriserer andre byg- Show less
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