Foreign Language Press Service

Luther Graduates

Skandinaven, Mar. 27, 1913

The Chicago Luther College Club celebrated the graduation of a number of Chicagoans last night at the University Club. The delegates to the pastors conference of the Norwegian Synod were invited; all of the delegates are graduates of Luther College. The festivities began about six o'clock, and the older alumni had an opportunity to meet former classmates and to get acquainted with the younger set.

The president of the Chicago Luther College Club, Reverend N. M. Yluisaker, delivered a warm and well-appreciated speech of welcome. He stated that all of those present were college boys once again, and all titles must be forgotten.....The only exception being the dean of Luther College, who was the guest of honor. Mr. J. M. Hanson, librarian of the University of Chicago, was toastmaster, and what a toastmaster! He was the wittiest of the witty, especially when he introduced speakers who had been in his class.

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Reverend J. Halvorsen spoke on the history of Luther College, and told of many humorous incidents from his days in college.....

Dr. L. Hektoen, president of the Luther Alumni Association reported that he had purchased a lot adjoining the College, and that he had given it to the College. He suggested that the alumni build a library on the site.

Professor E. K. Preus spoke on the Luther College of today, pointing out that it had kept pace with every college in the country.....

Reverend O. A. Tinglestad has been given a sabbatical leave of one year to study for his doctor's degree at Chicago.

Judge Oscar Torrison spoke on the future of Luther. The college chorus sang the Luther College song, "To Luther," and everyone went home humming "Auld Lang Syne".

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