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Vol. XV, !lro. 1 Original Aggies .Return to Initiate Golden-Anniversary Observance ,~ · The President is Dead The President is dead I This was the message carried over the radio on Thursday, September 22. Dr. Lotus D. Coffman, President of the University of Minnesota, had spent a normal day of work and recreation and rest. Death came while he was at rest. Dr. Coffman had taken over the duties of his office on July 1 following an absence of a year, on account of ill health. That years of greater useful­ ness lay ahead was the wish of all who ORIGINAL STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE knew him, of all who had the interests Class ol 1890 Dedicates Reading from left to right, front row, M. W. Sanders, M. W. Sanden, John Lev..,. conte, ]esae Sanders, Alvin Bullington, A. 0. Stark; back row, Dr. Soper, Wm. F . of the University at heart. Bronze Tablet on Tree LlndiJ, Herman Pfaender, P. H. Overgarcl, W. S. Higbee, Torger A. Hoveratad, Roger Since his death, the reading public Mackintosh. has become acquainted with the many Many Messages Read achievements which placed both him The boys came home I To their and the University of Minnesota in a school home of fifty years ago I E. Flechten, Niobe, North Dakota; position of honor and leadership in the Of the first class graduated from "The Late Christopher nation. Oliver J. Niles, Grand Rapids; Mrs. the School of Agriculture, 100 per cent Frank Pratt, Los Angeles, California; Bean" His administration of the duties of of the living members returned to Uni­ his office were characterized by cour­ Dr. Frederick A. Kiehle, Portland, versity Farm to celebrate the 50th Oregon ;Mr. and Mrs. (Mary Pen­ "The Late Christopher Bean" will age, energy, wisdom and foresight, anniversary of the opening of the be presented by the Rural Theater characterized by the use he made of dergast) J. A. Vye, Pasadena, Cali­ school on Thursday, October 13. fornia; Dr. D. N. Harper, Denver, Players under the direction of Glenn a.favorite yardstick~ow would this The members of the 1890 class that Jordan, on Friday evening, November aniversity policy affect the welfare of Colorado ; C. R. Aldrich, Seattle, attended this occasion were Roger Washington; Dr. J. H. Shephard, 11, in the auditorium of the Adminis­ youth of tomorrow as well as today? Mackintosh, Torger A. Hoverstad, C. tration building on the Farm Campus. Always was the welfare of youth his · Fargo, N. D.: Mrs. W . G. Smith, E, Payne, N. S. Higbee, Jesse J. Duluth; Dr. Robert S. Shaw, Mich­ The play centers about ·conflict be­ greatest concern and he made the Sanders, Herman Pfaender, John Le tween the Haggett family and their cbanging educational forces of the uni­ igan State College; Florence Brew­ Veconte, and Albert 0. Stark. ster, Tampa, Florida; Mrs. Alice H. servant Abby, played by Margaret tersity to fit the present and forecast Other former students who were Cooper, over pictures painted by lll!t'd.< of youth. Green, Charlotteville, Virginia; P. members of the school body during J. Hamstrom, Seattle; John Ad. Christopher Bean. The Haggett ~ The place of the school of agricul­ ily consists of Dr. Haggett, (Kenneth the first year of its existence, 1888- Jo~son, Hector; Merton L. Mat­ ture in the scheme of the university 1889, and who were present at the Skarien), Mrs. Haggett, (Esther always had his respect and support. terson; and from ex-Governors Theo. anniversary celebration were Dr. John Christianson and J. A. 0 . Preus, Borg), Ada - (Dorothy Minion), and His participation in assembly exer­ E. Soper, Wm. F. Lindig, M. W. Susan (]eanette Johansen) . cises, his part in commencement func­ formerly of Minnesota, and R. A. Sanders, P. H. Overgard, and Atvin Nestos ahd L. B. Hanna, formerly of Further complications . arise when tions, bore the marks of sustained and L. Buflin~o~ • two art players, Rosen, played by W at­ sincere interest. North· Dakota. Pendergast Hall was headquarters "The Hills of Home" was sung by lace Peterson, and Tallant, played by The impress he made on the Univer­ for the reunion and these men, their Archie Mosman, and an art critic sity of Minnesota is permanent. Cecil Birder with Betty Smith at the wives, and several children began to piano. from New York, Davenport, played by gather at ten o'clock in the morning. At the conclusion of assembly, Mr. Jean McConnell, arrive to inform the Talks Fill Calendar There they held informal reunions Arthur H. Gilmore, pastor of St. Hagget family that the pictures are until 11 :30 o'clock when they gathered Anthony Park Congregational Church, of great value. ol Supt. Christianson about their .class tree, east of the Hall. read a prayer in memory of deceased · The sub-plot deals with a love con­ Here they were joined by Dean W . members of the class of 1890 and flict between the Haggett family and Among speaking engagements filled C. Coffey, Superintendent · J. 0. David Boland played taps. a struggling young artist, Warren during the month of October by Su­ Christianson, and other friends to take Together with several friends, the Creamer, played by Norman Hulin, perintendent Christianson were the fol­ part in the unveiling of the bronze guests of honor sat down to lunch at who' is deeply in love with Susan Hag­ lowing: tablet marking the tree. a table in the dining hall. Among the gett ·Nebraska Bankers Association An­ Carroll E. Payne told the history of guests were Dean W. C. Coffey, nual Meeting, Omaha, Nebraska the tree and read the presentation pre­ Supt. J . 0 . Christianson, Dr. Wm. Replies to Questionaires Goodhue 4-H Club Jubilee Meeting, pared by Dean Ernest P. Sandsten of Dankers, J. M. Drew, Ralph Miller, Red Wing, Minnesota the Colorado State College experiment the Rev. Gilmore, and wives of sev­ Should Now Be Mailed Kiwanis Agricultural Students' Ban­ station. Ralph Lloyd Nelson, Mr. eral of the alumni. to Superintendent's Oflice quet, Jackson, Minnesota Hoverstad's grandson, unveiled the Automobiles were ready at two Minnesota Horticultural Sociay Ail­ tablet and Dean Coffey responded for o'clock to take the alumni guests to the The School of Agriculture is carry­ n~~al Banquet, Red Wing, Minnesota the institution. University where recordings were ing on a WPA project in making a Wisconsin Council of Agriculture At twelve o'clock all of these men made of their reminiscences. study of the activities and location of Annual Banquet, Milwaukee, Wiscon­ who had been students in the founding On returning to Pendergast Hall, all . of the graduates of the School. sin. year of the school, were seated on the afterward, opportunity was given them Questionnaires have been sent out to Among speaking engagements for stage, together with Dean W. C. to again become acquainted and to all of the graduates but not all of them November are the following : Coffey, Superintendent J. 0. Christian­ visit over cups of coffee and light re­ have been returned. We urge every November 8--12:45 p.m.-Station son, and Reverend Mr. Gilmore of St. freshments served to them and their · graduate to send the questionnaires in WCAL--Broadcast on Lutheran Anthony Park Congregational Church. friends by Misses Hognason and Mat­ as soon as possible, since to some ques­ Brotherhood Hour. Dean Coffey spoke appropriately of son. tionnaires have been sent two and November 9---8:15 p.m.-Guttersen the place the school had in the lives of The last event on the campus mark­ three time and no return has been P. 'l'. A. Meeting, St. Paul. these first students and expressed the ing the day was a dinner for sixty at made. We are very anxious to com­ Novetnber 11-6 :00 p.m.-Calvary hope that with the many additions and the Party Dining Room presided over plete our study so that the figures may Eva.Q&Ciical Church, Father and improvements made in the school since by Supt. J . 0 . Christianson. be included in the general report cov­ ~n Banquet, St Paul. their day, that it might contribute The program after the dinner was ering the 50th anniversary of the November 16-3:30 p.m.-Women's richly to the lives of present day stu­ quite informal and feel a story com­ school. This should be well underway International League for Peace dents. Mr. T. A. Hoverstad read ex­ "I sometime before Christmas. and Freedom Meeting, St. Paul. cerpts from letters that had been re­ ing on" was often the self-introduction November 23----8:00 p.m.-Merriam ceived from absent classmates, faculty of a speaker. Park Presbyterian Church Meet­ members and others active in school Among those who were asked to Louis B. Bassett, and Dr. Wm. Dan­ ing, St. Paul. circles in 1888-1889. Among these speak were Roger Mackintosh, Torger leers. November 26-1:30 p.m.-Twin were Dean Ernest P. Sandsten, Hoverstad, Andrew Boss, C. P. Bull, The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" City Milk Producers' Association Colorado State College; Knute B. Walter P. Quist, Fred E. Hodgson, was the concluding number, and Annual Meeting, St. Paul. Norswig, Fullerton, California; John Dr. Soper, Dr. Clyde H . Bailey, marked the close of an eventful day. ' 2 THE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE NEWS The School of Agriculture News would be eager to be farmers. Published every month o! the school year STUDENT'S ACTIVITY PROGRAM When the first bulletin of the S'ho from Septanber to March and once dur· of Agriculture was issued, it a: ina the IUDIDler at Univeraity Fum, St.

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