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VOLUME XXIV. • • !•4 CONCORDIA COLLEGE, MOORHEAD, MINN., DECEMBER J6, 1932. Number 7 Hauge's Oration Published, Wins, But Sophs Lose Sophomore Takes First in His Division of Contest BOOK RECEIVED HERE Yearlings Are Victors in Other Two Parts Of Setto • Gabriel Hauge yesterday received a copy of the "Yearbook of College Oratory for 1932", in which his orig-inal oration "Roald Amundsen" ap-pears in full. Mr. Hauge Is a Boph-omor « at the college. The book Is compiled and edited by Evan E. Anderson, professor of speech at Gustavua Adolphua college, and Is published by Noble and Noble. New York City. In the book are about thirty prize-winning' orations for the college year 1931-1932. Mr. Hauge's oration appears in the publication as a result of his co-vic-tory In the oratorical contest of the northwest Lutheran colleges last Hay. He tied for first In this contest Using the same selection Mr. Hauge won the Inter-society oratorical con-test here last May and the freshman-sophomore oratorical contest last •week. Freshmen Capture Contest Freshmen again captured the hon-ors In the annual freshmen-sopho-more oratorical and declamatory con-test Thursday evening, December 8. The freshmen won two first places while the sophomores ranked highest In one division. Gabriel Hauge, sophomore, Hawley won first place In the oratorical di-vision with his original oration "Roald Amundson." Robert Korstad Thief River Falls, also a sophomore placed second In this division with •'The Debt of LAW Enforcement". Freshmen were victorious in the dramatic and humorous divisions. My-ra Relnertson, Moorhead, placed first In the dramatic d i v 1 s o n reading the selection "Happiness" and Helen Llndaeth, Borup, second with •The Call of His People'*. Agnes Ol-son, Crosby, N. D., "won first place in the humorous division with "Anne's Confession". Others Participate In Contest Other participants in the contest were Everett Gilbertson, Blnford, who gave the oration "I Have Faith In America", and Osmond Akre, Clark-flold, who gave "A Man for the Ages'*. Ada Jones, Tioga, competed in the dramatic division, reading "The Gift". Ibsen Drama Given \ By All-College Cast L College Looks Forward To Two Full Weeks of Jollity During Vacation Eating, feasting, * and overeat-ing— old friendships renewed—old times lived over again—Christmas Jollity, fun, and gtyefy—the happi-est timo of the whole year—to such an event the 40C Cobbers are looking forward with, antlcipa-tlon— only two more excitations In each regular course before the happy time comes! Vacation, which wu to have lasted from noon next, Wednesday until January 3, has been extended to January 5 after numerous con-ferences of a student committee with faculty and administration. One more day has also been add-ed to the Easter vacation through efforts of the same groups. Mrs. Norma Gooden Ostby Directs 'Pillar, of • Society' IS PART OF FESTIVAL Rolf Daehlin, Esther Onstad Play Leading Roles Band Concludes Church Festival Anniversary Celebration of Trinity Comes to End A confirmation reunion was held In thft church parlors of Trinity church in connection with the fiftieth anniversary festival which was re-cently celebrated. Registration of confirm ant • -was taken. Surveys were made of the classes of the former pas. tort. Several musical selections were contributed. The Rev. John Peterson, Minneap-olis, delivered the sermon at the Norse festival service Sunday morn-ing, December 4. The Rt Rev. J. A. Aasgaard, Minneapolis, president of the Norwegian Lutheran church of America preached the festival sermon at the English services. Music was furnished by the Trinity choir. Sunday afternoon's program was featured by talks on "Instances of Loyalty During My Service in Trin-ity", by the Rev Martin Anderson, Oak Park, 111. and the Rev. Sigurd T. Sorenson, Albert Lea. The Concor-dla college choir, under the direction of Prof. H. W. Monson sang "The Spirit also Helpeth Us" by J. S. Bach and MA Mighty Portress" by H. W. Monion, The Trinity choir directed by Miss Clara B. Duea presented Mendel-ssohn's oratorio "Elijah" Sunday ev-ening. The visiting soloist was Mrs. Gertrude Boa Overby. soprano, North-field. Soloists selected from the two cities Knitted. ;< .J: _ • . The anniversary celebration was concluded with a concert by the Con-cordla college band under the direc-tion of Prof. J. A. Holvlk, Monday Alpha Kappa Chi, Mondamin Utilize Southern Setting Negro Music Is Featurtijl Of Final Society Program Strains of "Way Down South" from an orchestra directed by Miss Clara Duea. advisor, introduced the Alpha Kappa Chi-Mondamln public program nn December 10. The action took "lace In negro quartern. Margaret Rlstvedt presided at the organ. Miasey Rose (Kathryn Melberg), is cntertalniug Mr. Warren, a college friend (Joseph Hylland) at her home In the south. 8he and her father, olayed by Gabriel Hauge, wish to show Mr. Warren the true spirit of Dixio. Mose (Charles Johnson) and Jeb (Lawrenco Wermager) open the scene; the other plantation workers come In and sing "O da Watormilllon' and "Some Folks Say a Nigger Don't Steal." A spirit meeting was held In the second scene at which the negroes try to ascertain whether or not Mr Warren is good enough for Mlasey Rose. Hez, the leader (Lloyd Mos-trom) Invokes the spirits of his 'gran-nappy' by a Mumbo Jumbo chant. Mls-sey Rose and Mr. Warren, who are se-cretly watching the meeting, tap a favorable answer. The group sings "Heah dem Spirits". Then a spir-itual meeting beginB. A mixed quar tet Ring "I Couldn't Heah Nobody Pray". The group sings, "It's Me 0 Lord", and "I Want to be Ready" After they go home. Mammy sings a lullaby to her baby, (Yvonne The third act is a party scene o: both the plantation workers and the friends of Mlssey RoBe. The negroes sing "O Mr. Moon". To entertain the folks, Rastus (Edfleld Odegaard plays a trombone solo; Sister Jones (Grace Boothroyd) giveB a reading a men's quartet sings, and Jake (En gebret Thormodsgaard) plays the mouth organ, accompanied by Snow ball (Hazel Stephenson). The scene concludes with "Hallelujah'* from "Hit the Deck", sung by the group Society 'Pillars' Turn Into Part of 'Society For Lapsed and Lost9 Leo Ornstein To Present Number On Artist Series Russian Pianist Will Give Program on Friday, January 13 IS COMPOSER OF MUSIC By JEANETTE DALE 'H "Pillars of Society" was presented by an all-college cast In he local high school auditorium on Wednesday, December 17, 1932, Un-der the direction of Mrs. Gooden Ost-by the production was an unusual succesB. Her capable instruction was shown In the cast's flne interpretation of lines, character delineation and irtlsttc stage decoration. Rolf Daehlin and Esther Onstad Dlayed the leading roles of Consul Bernlck and Lona with accuracy and >rilllance. Consul Bernlck, the pillar Boclety, having built his name on Ho wan forcibly revealed by Lona who led him to a public confession and adoption of her principles of Truth and Freedom. Conflict Arises (Her Fame The conflict arose between Johan Tonnoson played by Ralph NesB and ;Bernlck as each strive for a reputa-tion and good name. Bernlck tried to suppress all by Bending Johan and documents to sea In a coffin-ship, he intriguing character of Doctor lund was artfully portrayed by lcy Gllbertson. Of special inter-the scene between Bernlck ^ In the third act in which Berwick's craving for casuistical con- -olatlon meets with so painful a re-buke. Blockwtfld Flays Comedy Bole The "humph and umph" of the com-edy character Hllmar Tonneaon, ad-mirably played by Lester StockBtad, afforded the audience many a chuckle. Other major roles were played by Eunice Lunde, Mrs. Bernlck; Hazol Dale, Dlna Dorf; Evangellne Quam, Martha Bernick; Oliver Johnson, Aune; Duane Mellcm, Olaf Bernick. BesIdeH those mentioned above the cast included: Krap, Julian Melberg; Mrs. Rummel, Hazel Stephanson; Mrs. Holt, Edel Sattre; Notta Hold, Lucia IverBon; Michael Vigeland, Stanley Anderson; Mr. Rummel, Har-vey Johnson; Mr. Sandstad, Milford TysBeland. Tlvlsnkor Speaks on Ibsen Before the play the Rev. Carl B. Ylvlnaker Hpoke briefly on Ibsen, his works and his times. The musical numbers between acts Included a so-prano solo, "Norwegian Echo Song", Thrane, by Olga Nllsen; two Norwe-gian numberB, "Serenade" by MarB-chner and "Bruderaerden", Kjerulf, sung by a male chorus, and violin numbers by Rolf Logan Including "Saelerjenten's Sondag", Ole Bull; "Norwegian Dance'', Grieg; and "Af-ten Sater Smuder1', Schmled. An Ibsen festival on the stage fol-lowed the play. Four girls very ap-propriately dressed in Norwegian costumes served Norwegian cakes and cookies to friends of the cast. The "Society for the Lapsed and Lost" Is what the cast of the "Pillars of Society'' degenerated into when Us members were Impressively initi-ated on Monday last at the home of Mrs. Norma Good on Ostby, dramatic coach. Shivers cooled the bodily temper-ature of the said pillars as the hcadF of applicants to the forlorn fratorlty-sorrernity were besovered. There vere rolling pins. There were blowr out lights. There were strango be-wildered beheaded Initiates. Impromptu dramatization produced the terrible gun-flaBhlng Dan Mc- Grew, and a wedding without a worn an, after which "a highwayman came riding up to the old Inn door". Does it matter that the landlord's black-eyed daughter wore electric cord curia ? Uke all normally healthy societies this latest addition concluded with refreshments. But aside from the latter, let us agree, ladies and gentle-men, that the society had a name that at the high school auditorium, fit! Women Debaters Added To Squad Three New Members Boost Coeds on Team To Six Margaret Haugseth, Camilla And-vik,. and Lucia Iverson were added to the debate squad at tryouts held Dec-ember 6. Each person who tried out ?ave a five minute constructive speech and a three minute rebuttal. Tudgea were three of the veteran do-bators. Three other women are on the iquad: Helen Ann Pederson, Eunice Lunde, and Ruth Haugseth. Twelve men are members of the debate squad. The question in use this year, se-lected by the Pi Kappa Delta nation-al fraternity is: "Resolved: That the United States should agree to the can-cellation of inter-allled war debts." Musician To Appear Under Culbertsons9 Direction Lep Ornstein, the well-known Rus-sian pianist and composer will appear In t»c third number of the 1932-32 lyceum course in the college auditor-ium Friday, January 13. This year he is making a concert tour under the dlredtion of Harry and Arthur Cul-berttjon. This young genius was born at Kr«- memchug in Bouthern Russia, Decem-ber 11, 1896. AB a boy he studied mu-sic with his father, a rabbi, who was a cantor of a synagogue. In 1902 he studied at the Kiev Imperial school of music, and in 1904 he went to the Petrograd conservatory. In 1907 the family came to New York, where the young boy was given a scholarship in the lustitute of Musical art. His pi-anoforte teacher was Bertha Fierlug Tapper, and ho Btudied composition with Dr. Percy QoetBchlus and ft. H. Woodman. Mali OR Debut In New York He made his debut In New York at the New Amsterdam theatre, March 5, 1911. His composition "Dwarfe" suite, written in 1913, marked the be-ginning of his career as a composer. He visited Europe In 1911 with Mri. Tapper, and returned again In 1918, playing in Paris and Scandinavia. His tiTBt recital In London was In 1914. The following year he played in America and has remained h*re since, giving concerts and appearing as a soloist with the Boston, New York. Chicago and Philadelphia sym-phony orchestras. When Leo Ornstein smites the keyB, according to one critic, ho is not in the least anaemic. He is feverish. nervous, energetic as a dynamo, and passionately In earnest, but his im-pulsive moods come from a sturdy soul nourished on the classics of Bach, (Continued on page 4, column 6) Committee Forms Convention Plans Arrangements Are Made for March Meeting at Augustana Preliminary arrangemonts for the annual Lutheran Students' Union con-vention were made at a mooting of the executive committtee at Minnea-polis December 9 and 10. The con-vention will be held at Augustana college, Sioux Falls, S. D., March 10, 11, and 12. Helen Ann Pederaon, secretary of the organization, rcportB that inclu-ded In the preliminary pi tins were the poBslble speakers and topics. Other officers who were present at the meeting were John Mason of Lu-ther Theological seminary, president; George Evenson of Augustana college, vice president; Harold Belgum, Lu-ther college, treasurer; and Frltjof Lokensgard, St. Olaf college, presi-dent of the press convention. Here's Real Christmas News—Board Reduced For Second Semester Here's new a that should send every Cobber home next week with a joyous feeling fn his heart—and it will make a fine Christmas pres-ent for Dad and Mother too: tho price of board has been reduced $6 a semester. Following is the official notice given to the Concordlan by Pres. J. N Brown in regard to tho mat-ter: At a recent meeting of the board of directors of Concordla college, It was decided to reduce the cost of board to the students for the second semester from the present price of $81 to $75. This change Is In harmony with the policy of the administration to maintain college expenses at the lowest pos-slble cost to the students. —J. N. Brown. Nu Sigma Rho, Delta Rho.Give 3 Court Scenes Schoolmasters' Club Meets at Hotel Here "Pacts In World History'' was the subject of the essay delivered at a meeting of the Schoolmasters' study club by Hans Thorgrlmson of the Moorhead high school, December 14. Paul Me Ginnls of Detroit Lakes gave a lecture on "Controversial Issues and International Viewpoints." Literary Societies Present Public Program In Chapel Court scenea of three types, fairy court, cannibal court, and an Eliza-bethan court, were tho theme of the Nu Sigma Rho and Delta Rho public program December 3. Upon the singing of "Fairyland, O Fairyland,'* accompanied by Margar-eth Olson at the pipe organ, tho cur-tain opened to a fairy court, "with the queen of the fairies (Agues Nor-lle) Bleeping on a grassy knoll. She awakened and with her wand sum-moned the fairies who honored her by bowing and skipping around her. In this scene four fairies (Hannah Berg, Olive Gilbertson, Olive Halvor-son, and Martha Jordahl) sang "Star Dust", a brownie (Grace Blomquist) gave a musical reading "Spring Fol-ly1", and two fairies (Gladys and Ruth Hoversten) presented an Instrumen-tal duet. The second scene opened to a court In a cannibal setting, with dim lights adding to its gruesomeness. A sailor (Marcus Nichols) was captured and tried before the king of the cannibals (Guy Larson). Ho was sentenced to bo bollod in a huge kettle. After somo time the captain of a ship and two of tUe crew rescued him. A royal court of Elizabeth was In-troduced by the third scene. Queen Elizabeth (Adelyne Miller) was seated upon her throno with her ladies-in-waiting (Bertha Syvertson, Hanno Jcvne, Evangollne Quam, and Sigrid Jevne) about her. Music was provided by a suitor Horr Frledrlch (Olaf Anderson), an-other suitor, Philip of Spain (Irwin Brekke) nnd his quartet (Elinor Hu-keo, Agnes Norlle, Martha Jordahl and himself); and I^ady Wentworth (Cornelia GjeBdal). The court Jester (Earl Moran) presented a skit 'to cheer the queen. Others who contributed to tho Eliz-abethan court scene were: a peti-tioner from tho HOUBO of Commons (Norbert Matthees), an old gatekeep-er (Ralph Johnson), the Earl of Lei-cester (Harold Frankberg), and Sir Francis Drako (Reuben Relersgord) Margery Maxwell, Lyric Soprano, Presents Number on Artist Course BY OLGA NILSEN Miss Margery Maxwell, well known lyric BOprano, presented the second of the series of tho season's arttit courso numbers to an appreciative audience which filled the college aud-itorium on Friday, December 2. In the opening number. "Care Selve1' by Handel, Miss Maxwell In-troduced to her listeners the smooth, lutelfke quality of her voice in the sustained rendition evidenced throughout her varied program. Well enunciated running passages charac-terized the next choice, "Ganzoneta" by Loewe. "Allelujah" by Mozart completed the Orat group. The aria, "Depuiso le Jour*' from "Loulso" by Charpontier comprised the second group. "Clalr de Lune" by Szulo opened the third group of Miss Maxwell's ap-pearance. In contrast to the whim-sicality of this number, followed the the mystical "Fantoches" by Debus-sey. Effective pianissimo was achiev-ed in the next presentation, "Crepus- Me" by Massenet. Dellbes' "Maids of Cadlx" climaxed tho group, bringing "orth enthusiastic response from the audience. "Hills of Gruclo" by Mednikoff and "April Children" dlsplayod Mias Max-well's delicacy In portraying tone po-ems. "Clouda'' by Charles, an Inter-esting melodic composition, followed The strength of RnBbach'a "Mountain1 served as a fitting culmination to MISB Maxwell's program. In response to encores Miss Max-well Bang "Serenade'1 by Strauss, "Snow Fairies" by Cecil Porsythe, "Sing a Song of Sixpence" by Huges and "Mizzeta's Waltz" by La Beurg. Although Miss Maxwell's program was consistently light, her engaging stage personality invested her appear-ance with charm. The accompanist of the evening, Miss Bert an Hagen displayed considerable capability in Interpretation and technique, togeth-er with an appreciable restraint. Christmas Party, Program Will Be Held on Tuesday Annual Festivities To Take Place in Chapel Gymnasium :LUB TO GIVE DRAMA Ylvisaker Brings Greetings, Exchange of Gifts Cancelled The annual Christmas party will ako place Tuesday evening, Decem-ber 20. "The Empty Room", a one- <ict drama of the first Christmas, will he sponsored by the Sock and Buskin Iramatic club in the college chapel. The three scenes of Dorothy Wil-son Clarke's play are laid in an old ^oom of the Kahn of Bethlehem. The ;haracter of Hamar an innkeeper who loves gold above all things will be portrayed by Wesley Gilbertson, Finley, N. D. Joanna, a cousin of Hamar will be played by Afton Moe, \da. Oother members of the cast are Helen Pederson, Ada, Riebecca tho mother of Hamar; Leonard Eld, Wal-halla, N. D., tho prophet; Theodore ftenne, Bagley, the nobleman; Lois Brown. Moorhead, Mary of Nazareth; and Harlowe Johnson, Hanley Falls, the servant. Hazel Krogstad, Winger, and Elsio Iverson, Moorhead, senior memberB if the Sock and Buskin dramatic club, will direct the play. Gym FeHtlral To Be Held Aftor this, a Christmas tree festival will take place in the gymnasium. The Rev. C. B. Ylvlsaker will bring 'ho Christmas greeting after which 'he students will join In singing Christmas carols. This year Instead of the customary exchanging of dime Dresents, each student will contribute ten cents to charity. The following committees have been selected to be In charge of the all-college Christmas party: gymnasium: Cornelia GjeBdal, Edmore, N. D.; Har-vey Johnson, Hawley; Hazel Dale, Moorhead. Christmas tree: Raymond Cordes, Henning; Norbert Matheea, Goodhue; Freda Forsberg. Pingree, N. D.; Evangellne Quam, Detroit Lakes. Other Committees Named Gifts: Ralph Nesa, Elbow Lake; \lfhild Overby, Cooperstown, N. D.; Jean Larson, North Otrard, Pa.; Mil-lard Magelseen, Walker. Refresh-ments: Charles Johnson, Antelope, Mont.; Ernest Langseth, Manfred, N. D.; Martha Jordahl, Fertile; Bernlce Loftness, Thief River Falls. Tho committee In charge of the program In chapel la composed of: Theodore Renne, Bagley; Thomas Bergseitl, Hawley; Arthur Dronen, Sharon, N. D., Borgne Thompson, Beach, N. D.; and Margaret Hllde, Moorhead. Music Club Will Present Concert Annual Program to Take Place at Trinity Church Sponsored by the Concordla Muilc club, the annual Christmas concert will bo given at Trinity church on Suuday evening at 7:30. Hazel Stcphenson and Olaf Ander-son will play "Pastorale" by Gelel-mant as a piano and pipe organ en-semble. The traditional Christmas tableau "The Birth of the Christ Child" will bo directed by Mlsi Frida NilBen. Willla Thompson will lead in scripture reading and prayer. Rolf Logan of the Concordla conservatory of music will play a group of violin solos. Christmas carols will be sung by a male quartet consisting of Karl An-derl, Olaf Anderson, Alvin Langseth, and Maurice Felde, after which Ken-neth Johnson will sing "Qesu Bam-bino" by Pietro Yon. "Cantique da Noel" by Adam will be sun? by Ba-ther Onstad and Cornelia GJesdal, Two numbers will be sung by the - Concordla choir under the direction of Prof. Herman W. Monaon. They are "Song of the Shepherds" by Berqulat, and "Hosanna" by Sbreck. Offertory music will be played by a brass quar-tet, and Margareth Olson will play the organ poatlude. The committee In charge includes Lydla Builee, Ha-zel StephenBon, Ruth Haugieth, Irene Aakegaard, and Erllng Hanson.