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Car\toi\, Sou.tl\ Dak:ota^

OF THE

United Norwegian Lutheran Cfiupcfi of America,

FOR THE YEAR I897-98,

^ND announce;me:nts^

FOR THE YEAR 1898=99.

ISSUED IN JULY, 1898.

Sioux Valley News, Caqton, S. D

CALENDAR FOR 1898-99.

Fall Term—Ten weeks.September 19, Monday, Registration of Students.September 20, Tuesday, 9 a. m., School Org-anization.November 23, Wednesday, 5 p. m.. Fall Term ends.

Winter Term—Sixteen weeks.November 28, Monday, Registration of Students.November 29, Tuesday, 9 a. m.. Organization of classes.December 23, Friday, 12 m., Christmas vacation begins.January 3, 1899, Tuesday, 9 a. m.. Recitations resumed.March 23, Thursday, 12 m., Winter Term ends.

Spring Term—Ten weeks.March 27, Monday, Registration of Students.March 28, Tuesday, 9 a. m.. Organization of classes.June 1, Thursday, 10 a. m., Commencement Exercises.

2:30 p. m., Alumni Reunion.

OFFICERS OF AUGUSTANA COLLEGEORGANIZATION.

]REV. M. ANDEN^S, President.

REV. L. J. HAUGE, Vice President.

REV. N. M. MINNE, Secretary.

MR. GUDMUND SKARTVEDT, Treas.

MR. L. H. LARSON, ( .

REV. J. S. NORDGAARD, f

auditors.

BOARD OF REGENTS.

TERM expires iSqQ.

Rev. O. E. Hofstad, Canton, S. D.Mr. Th. Gunderson, Beloit, Iowa,

Mr. C. A. Grinde, Dell Rapids, S. D.

TERM EXPIRES IQOO.

Rev. H. M. Solem, Sioux Falls, S. D.Rev. L. f. Hauge, Moe, S. D.

Mr. Anton Norby, Madison, S. D.

TERM EXPIRES IQOI.

Rev. M. Andenses, Howard, S. D.Rev. O. A. Berge, Inwood, Iowa.

Mr. Nels Jacobson, Hills, Minnesota.

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD.

-Rev. O. E. Hofstad, President,

Rev. H. M. Solem, Secretary,

Mr. Gudmund Skartvedt, Tireasurer.

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE CATALOGUE.

FIRST YEAR.

Asper, Lewis, _ LindfcE?^

Berg, Thore, _ Centerville^Beror, Thor, - - Estherville, lo.

Bjerke, Nels, - Verdon^Boyd, Peter, - ArlingtonDale, Hans, _ - - HowardEkse, Jacob, - Oldham.Eliason, Elias, - Inwood^ lo.

Fjellanger, Anton, - Shermar&Garle, Dan. C, _ Los Angeles, CaLGrue, Oscar, - BristolHanson, John, - MoeHauge, Elias, - HowardHeg-nes^ Helmer, - Linders:Hegnes, Peter, - LindensJohnson, George, - - - FairvieAV"Johnson, Ole, - Elk PointMoen, Oscar, _ _ • Onawa, lo.

Ness, Andrew O., _ Oldham.Overseth, Martin, - - HudsonPaulson, Paul, - Moe-Pederson, Carl, _ _ Moe-Petterson, George, - CantonRikansrud, Ole, - Canton:Romereim, Adolph, - LindeiiRuns void, Conrad B., - - - GarretsonSatre, Immanuel, - DeSmetSchiager, Gilbert, - CantonSchiager, Iver, _ CantontStrand, Theodore, - Bruce, Minn^Syverud, Edward, _ CantomThormodsgaard, Engebret, Lindei>.Thormodsgaard, Erik, - Linden-Webb, Charles L., - Inwood, lo^

NORMAL COURSES.

Students are here classified with respect to-

the three year's courses of study as heretoforepursued, and not with respect to the revisedNormal courses as they appear in this catalogue.

For the courses of study on which this class-

ification is based, see last year's catalogue.

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE CATALOGUE.

Anderson, Marie,Bredvold, Lena,Carpenter, Oliver,Johnson, Gena, -

Nasby, Asher,Sharp, Grace,Wilson, Emma,

THIRD YEAR.

Canton- Sundown, Minn.

Beloit, Id.

Elk PointPetersburg:, Minn.

CantonMoe

SECOND YEAR.

Arneson, Arne O.,

Christopher, Emil,Christopher, Pliny,Dahl, Jennie,Flory, Vallietta,Gubbrud, Gena,Haglund, Charles,Helgeson, Gustav,

^ Martin, Ida N.,Messner, Myrtle,Morkved, Nannie,Rogues, Bertine,Thompson, Mollie,*Thormodsgaard, Ole.Ulberg-, Martin,Whitehead, Fred,

Beaver Creek, Minn.CantonCanton

Elk PointCanton.LindeiL

ShindlarMt. Vernon

CantonHarrisburg-

CantonLinden

Beresford- MoeCanton.Canton-

FIRST YEAR.

Ainsworth, James,Alness, Edna,Alness, Sophia,Amonson, Annie,Anderson, Susie,Arneson, Ellen,A us, Sarah,Benson, Iver,Brown, Bruce,DeLong-, Claude A.,Dodds, Walter J.,

Erickson, Martin,Ferris, Albert,Fobs, Pea R.,Garver, Fred,Gedstad, Bertha,Goltry, Bertha,

'^Had bookkeeping" only.

WorthingCantonCanton

Bridg;ewaterCantonCantonCanton

Petersburg", Minn.Beresford

Can ionCanton

Inwood, lo.

CantonInwood, lo.

CantonLennox

Beresford

A^S AUGUSTANA COLLEGE CATALOGUE.

<Oranaus, Laura,Groth, Charles,Halvorson, Anna,Hanson, Edward,Haug, Bertha,Heg-dal, Helen,Hervig", Henry,Hokenstad, Rutha,Holter, Martin,Hvattum, Marie,Jensen, Johannah,Jensvold, Oline,Kalstad, Ag'nes,Ketchum, Herbert C,Killing-beck, Elza B.^Lappegaard, Bessie,jLarson, Gilbert,"Larson, Henry,Levviôn, Gilbert,Lor«^ n3)n, Olaf,Ma.hison, Bertha,^Mathison, Jacob,Mc.baniel, Dora,Millard, Stella Neely,Moen, Ag-atba, -

Montney, Ada,Moulton, Eva,Neely, Lenora,Ness, Anna O.,

'Olson, Ing-a,

Oppedahl, John,Opperud, Nettie,Opstedahl, Ellick,Pederson, Peter M.Peterson, Carl O,,

Petterson, Hilda,-'"Qui en, Susanna,Robinson, Grace,Rogers, Tina,Rommereim, Mollie,Scheie, Ida,Scott, Millie,ShelTer, Addie, -

Shulson, Edna,Sogn, Minnie,Sorenson, Tilda,Thompson, Anna,Thompson, Anton,

'^Parochial Normal.

ShermanElm Springs, lo.

Mt. VernonCantonCantonHowardLennoxCantonCantonCantonAmboyCanton

Elk PointCantonCanton

TisloNorwaySkjold

Elk PointCantonCantonCanton •

SpencerCanton

BeresfordSpencerCanton

Glenwood, lo.

WorthingCantonCantonCanton

ShermanDavis

Wailingford, lo.

CantonCanton

- HarrisburgHudsonNurey

Inwood, lo.

AmboyCantonCantonNurey

Inwood, lo.

BeresfordCanton

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE CATALOGUE. 9

Thompson, Belle,Thompson, Gena,Tosseland, Nellie,''ôsseland, Nels,Viland, Sarah^Parochial Normal.

BalticDell Rapids

Dows, lo.

Dows, lo.

McCook, Neb.

.Preparatory Courses,First year,Second year,Third year,

SUMMARY.

Normal Courses,34 First year,6 Second year,7 Third year,

Counted twice, 2. Total for year, 138.

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93

GRADUATES, JUNE 2, 1898.

^Preparatory Course,Nellie Elizabeth Brenner,Oliver Clinton Carpenter,Carl Alfred Jensen,Jda Grace Sharp

Eno^lish Normal Course,Marie Irene Anderson,Nicolina Louise Bredvold,Oliver Clinton Carpenter^Gena Ao^nette Johnson,Asher Olaus Nasby,Ida Grace Sharp.

10 AUGUSTANA COLLEGE CATALOGUE.

HISTORY AND AIM.

Augustana College has an interesting his-

tory. It strikes its roots way back into the 50's..

It may be said to have originated at Springfield,.

111., in 1858, when a Scandinavian department wasestablished at the Illinois State University, thedivinity school of the Synod of Northern Illi-

certain Scandinavian Lutheran congregationsnois, to take care of the educational interests of:

connected with said body. Two years later, in

i860, this department was removed to Chicago^where the Scandinavian congregations, havingin that year organized themselves into a separ-ate body, the Augustana Synod, had decided to-

establish a divinity school. Here the schoolcontinued for three years, till 1863, when it was-removed to Paxton, 111. A college departmenthaving now been established^ the school was in-

corporated under the name of Augustana Col-^

lege and Theological Seminary.On account of certain difificulties and in-

conveniences arising from the language ques-tion, it was eventually deemed advisable tadivide the school and maintain a separate insti-

tution for each nationality. As a consequencethe Norwegian branch, in 1869, was removed taMarshall, Wisconsin, where the school continuedunder the same name, and maintained the samecourses as at Paxton.

Owing to the constant westward trend o£immigration, it was decided again to removethe school and locate it more centrally in thewest, and so in the year 1881 it, was removed, tov


Beloit, Iowa. It soon became evident that theaccommodations at Beloit were not sufficient to

receive all students who now sought entrance to

the College. At this juncture the enterprising

city of Canton (on the opposite side of the BigSioux river) offered to donate grounds and aspacious building for the use of the college andPreparatory Departments if the Synod wouldremove the same to that city, and maintain aCollege course for a period of at least ten years.

The offer was accepted, and, in the fall of 1884^

Augustana College began its new career in its

present location.

In June, 1890, an important change tookplace in the management of these institutions.

The Augustana Synod (by which these schoolswere maintained,) the Conference, and the An-ti-Missourian Brotherhood were united into onebody called the United Norwegian LutheranChurch of America which then assumed manage-ment of the school.

Believing that mental training withoutChristian faith is of but doubtful value, Augus-tana College aims to furnish our young peoplewith educational advantages by which they canbe kept under the constant influence of their ownchurch, that thus while they are acquiring know-ledge and receiving mental training, they mayat the same time be preserved in the Christianfaith as taught in the Evangelical Lutheranchurch. With this general aim in view, it hasfor its object to train teache;rs for the parochialschools of our church as well as for the publicschools of our country, to prepare for the collegeand the university, and to fit young men andMômen for the common avocations of life.


CdURSES OF STUDY.

Augustana College maintains three coursesof study:

1. A Preparatory course of three years;2. A Normal course of four years;

3. A Parochial Normal course of two years.Much time and study has been devoted to a

proper selection of branches, and the arrange-ment in a logical order of the same, in the severalcourses, so as to adapt them to the mental growthand development of the student, as well as topreserve in each course such features as will

make it complete in itself.

Work is assigned the student with carefulreference to hiscapacity, so as to be neither morenor less than will exercise all his powers.Whether students enter for a long orshort period,it has been found that the best results are at-

tained where students confine themselves strictly

to the course as outlined. Cases may occur,

however, where students, being deficient in their

knowledge of certain branches, or for other goodreasons, may pursue a selected course with goodresults; but in all such cases special permissionmust be obtained by the advice and consent of

the president. We hold it to be a mistaken no-tion that the student is in each and every casethe best judge of what studies to pursue, and be-

lieve that there is much time lost by an injudi-

cious choice of studies, and for that reason haveestablished the rule that all who wish to pursuespecial studies must have special reasons for do-


ing SO, and possess the proper qualifications topursue such studies with profit.

THE PREPARATORY COURSE.

This is an academical course of three yearsdesigned to prepare students to enter the fresh-

man year of a college course. The plan of thecourse is such, however, that it is complete in

itself, and furnishes the elements of a liberal ed-ucation.

In view of the fact that educated men andwomen of Norwegian parentage are expected tohave a thorough knowledge of their mothertongue, the study of Norwegian language andliterature is given considerable prominence in

this course. Students of other nationalities andnot belonging to the Lutheran church, will bepermitted to substitute other studies for Nor-wegian and religion.

Students completing the Preparatory coursereceive certificates of graduation from this de-partment.

For schedule of studies pursued, see page 17.

THE NORMAL COURSE.

The following amendment to the school laws:

of South Dakota went into effect July i, 1897:'*A candidate for State certificate a resident

graduate of any college in this state havingtaken a course of study equivalent to the ad-vanced course of study prescribed in either ofthe State Normal Schools, or the collegiate de-partment of the State University of South Da-kota, shall upon filing with the State Superin-


tendent his or her diploma, a copy of the courseof study pursued and the written endorsementof the faculty of instruction, be exempt from therequired examination, provided the applicantlias taught successfully in the public schools for

-at least one year. The Superintendent of Pub-lic Instruction shall issue such State certificate

free of charge/'The Normal course at Augustana College

has been accredited by the State Superintendentas fulfilling the requirements contained in theabove amendment, and each one of our gradu-ates, who has taught successfully for a period of

one year, has received a *Tlve Year Certificate

of qualification with authority to teach in any of

the public schools of South Dakota from andafter the date hereof, (date of issue) for theabove named period."

It will be noticed that this course of studyhas been revised and extended to a four year's

course. Greater emphasis has been placed uponthoroughness in the common branches. Thewisdom of this move is evident from the fact

that the success of a majority of teachers, whogo out from our normal schools, is largely deter-

mined by their ability to teach these brancheswith excellence. Greater stress has also beenplaced upon professional studies and practice

teaching. Some branch of professional studyand practice is provided throughout the last

three years of the course. Geology, astronomy,and two years of latin have been added to thecourse in order that it may be fully up to thestate requirements.

For schedule of studies pursued see page i8.


THE PAROCHIAL NORMAL COURSE.

The aim of this course is to meet the pecul-

iar needs of our Norwegian Lutheran congrega-tions. Heeding her Master's injunction to

baptise and teach, the Lutheran church regardsit as her most sacred duty to provide for schoolswhere her children may be thoroughly trainedand grounded in the doctrines of Christianity as

taught in her Confessions. It is for the purposeof training teachers for this particular kind of

schools that the Parochial Normal course is

maintained.As a matter of course the religious branches

occupy the most prominent place in this course.

And as the Norwegian language at present is,

and for some time to come will continue to be,

the language of our Norwegian Lutheranchurch, it is natural that great stress is laid onthe study of that language in this course.

Instruction is also given in all the branchesrequired for a second grade teacher's certificate,

so that persons taking this course will not onlybe well fitted to teach parochial schools, butthey will also be able to obtain a second gradeteacher's certificate, and thus be qualfied to

leach also in the public schools.

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC.

VOCAL.

As will be seen by reference to the outline

of the several courses of study, considerableprominence is given to the study of vocal music.

"We regard it as a most important factor in edu-


cation; it elevates the mind to a higher andnobler sphere of thought, and cultivates the-

pure and tender emotions of the heart. Everyteacher of experience knows the helpfulnessthat the sunshine of song brings into the school-room.

Recognizing these facts, our courses ofstudy provide a systematic training which aimsto teach the student so much of the elements ofthe theory as to enable him to read music readi-ly at sight, to train him in the correct use of thevocal organs, and to develop a taste for good^music.

Instruction in vocal music is free to all

regular students.

PIANO AND ORGAN.

This department is especially designed to-

accommodate such students as wish to pursuethe study of instrumental music together with_

their work in the regular courses.

Elementary or advanced instruction will begiven on the organ and piano. The studentwill have his regular hours of practice so ar-ranged as not to interfere with class recitations-^

For tuition see paragraph headed 'Êxpens-es" in this catalogue.

SPECIAL STUDENTS.

In most of the common branches lower classes

are organized for those who have had but little

common school training.

Students may pursue one or more selectedstudies when it is to their interest to do so.


SCHEDULE OF STUDIES.

Figures have reference to the number ofrecitations each week.

PREPARATORY COURSE.

FIRST YEAR.

FALL TERM. WINTER TERM. SPRING TERM.

Arithmetic,Grammar,Geography,Reading,Orthography,Religion,Norwegian,Vocal,

Arithmetic,Grammar,U. S. History,Reading,Writing,Religion,Norwegian,Vocal,

Arithmetic,Grammar,Physiology,Civil Govern-ment.

Religion,Norwegian,Vocal,

5..

23-

2.-.

SECOND YEAR.

Latin, 5 Latin, 5 Latin, SAlgebra, 5 Algebra, 5 Algebra, i>

Physical Geog., ^ Gen. History, Gen. Historv, SElocution, 5 Am. Literature, Zoologv. f>«

Religion, 2 Religion, 2 Religion, ZNorwegian. 3 Norwegian, 3 Norwegian, 3:

Vocal, 2 Vocal, 2 Vocal, 2l.

THIRD YEAR.

Latin, 5 Latin, 5 Latin. ^German German, 5 German, 5Geometry,Physics,Religion,Norwegian,Vocal,*

5

5

2

3

2

Geometry,Physics,Religion,Eng. Literature,Vocal,

5

5

2

5

2

Geometry,Botany,Religion,Norwegian,Vocal,

23


NORMAL COURSE.

FIRST YEAR.

FALL TERM WINTER TERM. SPRING TERM.

Arithmetic,Grammar,Geog-raphy,Reading-,Orthography,Relig-ion,Vocal,

Arithmetic,Grammar,U. S. History,Reading-,Orthog-raphy,Writing-,Religion,Vocal,

Arithmetic, 5Grammar, 5

Physiolog-y, 5

Word Analysis,^'' 5'Writing, 3

Relig-ion, 2

Vocal, 2

SECOND YEAR.

Arithmetic, 5 Arithmetic, 5 Physio. Review, 5Grammar, 5 Grammar, 5 Civil Gov'm't., 5Geog. Review, 5 U. S History, 5 Zoology, 5Physical Geog., 5 Bookkeeping, 5 Drawing, 5,.^

Didactics, 3 Didactics, 3 Pedagogy, 3-

Religion, 2 Religion, 2 Religion, 2Vocal, 2 Vocal, 2 Vocal, 2

JUNIOR YEAR.

Latin, 5 Latin, 5 Latin, 5Algebra, 5 Algebra, 5 Algebra. 5Elocution, e5 Am. Literature, 5 Botany,Physics, 5 Physics, 5 Geology, 5'

Pedagogy, 3 Psych. &Ped., 3 Psych. &Ped., 3

Religion, 2 Religion, 2 Religion, 2Vocal, 2 Vocal, 2 Vocal, 2

SENIOR YEAR.

Latin, 5 Latin, 5 Latin, 5

Geometry,Rhetoric & CompHistory of Ed.,Pract. Teaching,Religion,

5

,5

5

52

Geometry,Rhetoric & CompGen. History,Eng. Literature,Religion,

5

5

5

2

Geometry,A stronomy.Gen. History,Pract. Teaching,Religion,

55

5

52

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE CATALOGUE. 19^

PAROCHIAL NORMAL COURSE.

FIRST YEAR.

FALL TERM. WINTER TERM, SPRING TERM.

rRefioion: Refigion: Refigion:Pontoppidan, 2 Pontoppidan, 2 Pontoppidan, 2Bible History, 2 Bible History, 2 Church History 2

Exegesis, 1 Exegesis, 1 Exegesis, 1

Norwegian: Norwegian: Norwegian:Reading-, 2 Reading, 2 Reading, 2

Grammar, 2 Grammar, 2 Grammar, 2

Composition, 1 Composition, 1 Composition, 1

Arithmetic, 5 Arithmetic, 5 Arithmetic, 5

Grammar, 5 Grammar, 5 Grammar, 5

Reading, 3 Reading, 3 Writing, 3

Orthog-raphy, 2 Orthography, 2 Vocal, 2

Vocal, 2 Vocal, 2

SECOND YEAR.

iRefioion: Refigion: Refigion:Dogmatics, 9 Dogmatics, 2 Dogmatics, 2Catechetics, 2 Catechetics, 2 Catechetics, 2Church Histon •,i Symbolics, 1 Symbolics, 1

^Norwegian: Norwegian: Norwegian:Literature, 2 Literature, 2 Literature, 2

Composition, 1 Composition, 1 Composition, 1

Arithmetic, 5 Arithmetic, 5 Norw. Hist., 2Grammar, 5 Grammar, 5 Physiology, 5

Geography, 5 U. S. History, 5 Civics, 5

Didactics, 3 Writing, 3 Didactics, 3

Vocal, 2 Vocal, 2 Vocal, 2


TOPICAL OUTLINE AND TEXTS FOLLOWED.

English: Appleton's Fifth Reader. Reed and Keilogg-'s.Graded Lessons, Reed and KelIog"g"'s Higher Lessons^.Spencerian Penmanship, Swinton's Word Book, Smith's;Word Analysis, Swett's Elocution, Raub's Eng-. and.Am. Literature, Genung-'s Rhetoric, Essays and Ora-tions.

Norwegian: Eriksen and Paulsen's Readers, Platou's,Grammar, Petersen's Scandinavian History, Brochand Seip's Literaturhistorie, Norwegian Classics, Es-says and Orations.

Latin: Collar and DanieH's First Latin Book, D'Ooge's ViriRomse, Caesar's Commentaries, Cicero's Orations, Ben-nett's Latin Composition, Bennett's Latin Grammar.

Oerman: Keller's First Year in German, Volkman's Kleine:Geschichten, Grammar and Composition.

Natural Science: Eclectic Descriptive Geography, Apple-ton's Physical Geography, Hutchison's Physiology,Holder's Zoology, Gray's Botany, Gage's Physics, Ge-ology and Astronomy (Texts not yet selected).

Mathematics: Robinson's Complete Arithmetic, Went-worth's Elements of Algebra, and Wêntworth's Plane,and Solid Geometry.

History: Fiske's U. S. History, Meyers' General History,Petersen's History of Norway, Sweden and Denmark,.Painter's History of Education, and Current History.

Oiyics: McCleary's Studies in Civics.

Religion: Explanations to Luther's Catechism, SacredHistory, Bible Study, Tonning's Dogmatics, Nissen's.Church History, Symbolics and Catechetics.

Vocal Music: Jensen's Series, Books L, H., HI., NationalMelodies, Whiting's Y. P. Song Book, Chorus singingand Church Music.

Bookkeeping: Ellis' New Business Practice or Tablet Sys-tem of Bookkeeping.

Drawing: Krusi's Series.

Pedagogics: Shoup's Didactics, White's School Manage-ment, White's Elements of Pedagogy, Practice Teach-ing, Lectures and a Course of Reading..


OBSERVATIONS ON STUDIES.

For Texts followed see page 20.

RELIGION.

The controlling idea in the establishment of

Augustana College was to combine Christianîth classical and scientific training—to train theTieart as well as to train the mind. And as aright training of the heart can only be affected

by the word of God, it follows that this must bemade a subject of careful study and meditation.

In the preparatory and normal courses, twoihours each week are devoted to the study of re-

ligion, and five hours a week in the parochialnormal.

For studies pursued in this subject, see out-

line of courses.

All Lutheran students are required to attendthe classes in religion. With students of other'denominations the study is elective.

ENGLISH.

The English language being our principalmeans of thought communication, it becomes ofparamount importance to cultivate its properand most happy use.

It is our aim, therefore, to emphasize suchbranches as develop a proficiency in the use ofthe English language.

Ueabing.—To express properly the thoughtsand sentiments of another, they must be under-stood and appreciated. To attain this, the:student makes a diligent use of dictionaries and


reference books. To teach expression, however,,nothing can take the place of the voice and ges-ture of the living teacher.

The students of this branch are divided into*

two grades. After completing the study, mem-bers of the advanced grade devote their time to^

methods of instruction.

®rt!)ograpl)8 anh toortr ^nalgsis.— It has beenfound necessary to organize separate classes forthe study of words—their orthography, meaning-and use. When the student becomes proficient

in spelling, Word Analysis is taken up, and helearns to classify words according to derivation^

and to discover their metaphorical and hiddenimeaning.

toriting.—Every letter and combination is*

analyzed from the blackboard. Movement is-

necessarily learned by imitation and persistent

practice. When the pupil has learned to writea neat, rapid and legible hand, he is given a.

standing and excused from class. Fine flourish-

ing and artistic penmanship is not required.

(grammar aub ®omposition.—Our aim is that thestudent shall have, not only a book knowledgeof this subject, but a practical knowledge applied!

to tongue and pen in class recitation, every dayconversation, letter-writing, essay writing, etc.

Class A reviewed and completed ''Higherlessons." Class B same text book to Lesson 8o„

after completing ^'Graded Lessons."

KI)Cloric.—The class in Rhetoric was contin-ued through the fall and winter terms. A shortreview of the' principles of grammar and the


simpler forms of composition was followed by acritical study of style of expression. Extractsfrom some of the best English productions in

prose and poetry were analyzed, while the stu-

dent was continually drilled in original composi-tion work.

(Elocution —Our great aim is to secure a cor-

rect and natural expression. The student is

given a thorough drill in orthophony, orthoepy,emphasis, pauses, inflections, force, stress, move-ment, pitch, quality of voice and gesture.

(Englisl) anh American CitcraUxrc.—The studentis first given a short history of the developmentof English and American literature to create aninterest in the subject, and in order that Ameri-can authors may be studied before the English.The main object in class instruction is to elevatethe pupil's mind and heart to a loftier sphere of

thought and feeling, and to lead him to a moreperfect appreciation of the good, the true, andthe beautiful.

NORWEGIAN.

It is of the utmost importance that theyouth of our church are weil^ versed in the Nor-wegian language. Aside fromi i.tis rich literature,

and practical importance froioQD ai business stand-point, it is and will continue to be for some time,the main language of our religron.. And in or-

der that the transition in our church work fromthe Norwegian to the English language may-be rendered easy and natural, a knowledge of

both languages is an imperative necessity.

With students of other nationalities the

-24 AUGUSTANA COLLEGE CATALOGUE.

Study of Norwegian is optional.

For extent of course and texts followed, seepage 20.

LATIN.

The first year's work aims to give the stu-

dent the ability to read fluently and intelligently

the latin text, master the order of sentences, im-part a knowledge of inflections, rules of syntax,etc. Together with the daily reading and trans-

.lating, practice in writing is carried on at equalpace with it.

In the second year's work, besides readingCaesar's commentaries and Ciceros orations, con-siderable time is devoted to latin prose com-position.

GERMAN.

In the study of this branch the aim is to givethe student sufficient training in the elements of

the language to enable him to read ordinaryprose without difficulty. Much attention is there-

fore, paid to drill in gramatical forms, and to

written exercises in translating from English;into German and vice versa.

MATHEMATICS.

^rUljmetic.—The aim in all instruction is to

lead the pupil to discover the principles that un-

derlie and determine operations; the pupil will

:then form his own rules.

The students of arithmetic were last year^divided into three classes. The A class com-ipleted the study and passed a final examination.

Grlc.r.cntartt 'Algebra.—The class in algebra be-


:gins with the fall term and continues throughoutthe year, during which time the text book is

<:ompleted and thoroughly reviewed.

©eometrg is taken up the last year of the Pre-paratory and the Normal course. Wentworth'sPlane and Solid Geometry is completed. The:subject is made interesting by practical exercisesin mensuration, and original solutions to propo-sitions given by the instructor.

BOOKKEEPING.

The Ellis Tablet system of actual businesspractice has been found to be a decided im-provement on the t^xt book method of teachingbookkeeping. AH business papers to be furnish-

ed by parties with whom the student deals, comethrough the tablet,—the student detaches, dates,

and files. All other papers are filled out fromblank books as in actual business. The teacheracts as the student's banker. The work is exam-ined and checked up at the end of every set.

NATURAL SCIENCES.

?De3criptiDc ©eograpljg.—Text book completedand thoroughly reviewed.

}pl)a6*cal (3coQxa\\l)iQ.—Text book finished andreviewed. Special consideration was given to

the physical features of the United States. Nu-merous experiments were performed.

|)l)26iÎo92 anli i^ggxenc.—1 ext book finished

and reviewed; supplementary lectures illustrated

by charts, manikin and microscope; subject

thoroughly outlined.


Soologg.— Holder's Elements finished and re-viewed. Individual investigation on the part ofthe student was encouraged. Object study, dis-sections and drawings were made in class.

Jjotang.—Text book finished and reviewedÊvery encouragement was given to individualinvestigation and numerous specimens of plantsand flowers were analyzed in class.

Natural JJI)ilosopl)g.—The text book was sup-plemented by lectures and reference readingsand as far as possible the objective and experi-mental method of instruction was followed.Special attention was given to the subject ofelectricity.

(Scologg anh 2lstronomij.—These studies havethis year been added to the sciences pursued in

in the Normal course. Geology will be studiedin the spring term of the junior year and astron-omy in the spring term of the senior year.

HISTORY.

History is studied, not merely as a record ofpast events, but as a means to cultivate the reas-oning powers as well as the memory and imag-ination; it puts us in possession of certain knowl-edge pertaining to sociology; to the theories andmethods of government, to the types of civiliza-

tion, of the habits, customs, institutions, religions^

etc., of various peoples.The students of U. S. history were divided

into two classes of which the A class finished thestudy.

General history,;yvas completed and thorough-ly reviewed.


CIVICS.

In this class the student is given a thoroughoutline of the state and local government as well

as the federal or national government. Livequestions are introduced into class for discussion.

To establish a patriotic regard for country anda love of American institutions, is the highestaim.

PEDAGOGICS.

Studies under this head comprise didactics^

school management, school economy, schoolpsychology, practice teaching, and a course in

reading. The historical, theoretical, and practi-

cal sides of teaching are diligently pursued dur-the last three years of the course.

VOCAL MUSIC.

Besides the two hours' instruction each weekin the regular classes, students have themselves,organized quartets and choirs for mutual enter-tainment and advancement.

NEW MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY.

George Henry Ellingson received his pre-paratory education at Hauge's Seminary, RedWing, Minn., graduating from that institution in

i8qo. The following two years he taught in thepublic schools of Goodhue county, Minn. In thefall of i8q2 he entered the University of Minne-sota, graduating in the spring of i8q6, withdegree, B. L. He was substitute instructor iaEnglish at the United Church Seminary, Minne-apolis, Minn., during the school year 1896-97, the

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regular instructor having received leave ofabsence for one year.

Mr. Ellingson returned to the State Univer-sity in the fall of 1897 to take up post graduatework, making a specialty of English literature,

modern languages, and philosophy.He was prevented from completing his work

at the univessity, having received an urgent re-

quest in the latter part of March, 1898, to imme-diately fill the position of principal of the publicschools at Montgomery, Minn. In the summerof 1898 a call was tendered him from AugustanaCollege as teacher in English and German. Heaccepted the call and resigned his position at

Montgomery.Mr. Eric C. Quale was born in Goodhue

county, Minn. At the age of two and a half years hemoved with his parents to Swift county Minn.,where he attended the country schools with vary-ing regularity till his nineteenth year, when heentered the Willmar Seminary. After a year's

study at this institution he began to teach in thepublic schools. In 1893 he graduated from theSeminary, and in '94 he again taught school. In

the fall of 1894, he entered the University of

Minnesota, from which he graduated in '98, re-

ceiving the degree of B. L.

GENERAL INFORMATION.EXPENSE.

Tuition, FaU Term, ten weeks, $ 7 25Tuition, V^înter Term, sixteen weeks, 12 50Tuition, Spring: Term, ten weeks, 7 25

Total Tuition and Library fee, $ 27 00

Room-rent, Lig-ht and Fuel, Fall Term,.. $ 4 00Jloom-rent, Light and Fuel, Wînter Term, 9 40

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Room-rent, Light and Fuel, Spring- Term, 4 00

Total Eoom-rent, Light and Fuel, $ 17 40

Heretofore $1.50 has been charged for board, light andfuel in the fall and spring terms, and for board and light inthe winter term. Since light and fuel have now been ad-ded to the item of room rent, the charge for board will nec-essarily be less than heretofore. We shall attempt tafurnish board alone for $1.35 per week; in any case thecost will not be much above that price. Opportunity will be.

given the students to run the boarding club, if they soprefer, under the supervision of the president.

TOTAL EXPENSES BY TERMS.Fall Term $ 24 75Winter Term 43 50Spring Term 24 75

Total For Year, $ 93 OO

Books can be rented at reasonable rates.

MUSIC, FALL OR SPRING TERM—TEN WEEKS.Piano or Organ, one lesson per week, $ 5 00*

Piano or Organ, two lessons per week, 10? OG

MUSIC, WINTER TERM—SIXTEEN WEEKS.Piano or Organ, one lesson per week, $ 8 00'

Piano or Organ, two lessons per week, 16 OOOrgan rent 10 cents per week; piano rent 15 cents per week.

Students pay in advance from the time of entering untilthe end of the term. No tuition will be accepted for less,

than half a term, unless student enters in the latter part ofa term, in which case he pays for the remainder of the same..No allowance is made for absence during the first week of aterm.

No exception is made to the above rule unless in thecase of teachers actually entering upon the work of teach-ing, or in cases of severe and protracted illness.

MANAGEMENT.

At a meeting held at Augustana College,February 6th and 7th, 1895, by delegates from,

the several congregations in the vicinity of Can-ton, an association was formed, called theAugustana College Association. The United


Church has transferred the management of theCollege to this association, but has not entirely

withdrawn its financial support. Last year thechurch appropriated $ioo for repairs and $500for running expenses.

LOCATION.

Canton is one of the mostbeautifuUylocatedcities in the west; it is not a Dakota prarietown,but snugly situated in a bend of the Big SiouxRiver opposite the Iowa bluffs. The city hasan abundance of trees, two long distance tele-

phone lines, an extensive local telephone systemin operation, many elegant residences, electric

lights, and a fine system of waterworks. It hasrailroad connections north, south, east, and west,

being located at the junction of the Iowa andDakota Division of the C, M. & St. P. R. R.with the Sioux City and Dokota division of thesame railway. Its population of about 2000 is

composed of an enterprising and highly moralclass of people; it has nine churches and nosaloons, and in every respect commends itself to

those who are anxious that, their sons anddaughters shall be surrounded by good in-

fluences when attending school away fromhome.

ADMINISTRATION.

Students are received as ladies and gentle-

men, and as such are trusted to conduct them-selves in truthfulness and uprightness, in kind-ness and respect, in diligence and sobriety, in

obedience to law and maintenance of order, andsuch regard for Christian institutions as becomesa member of a Christian college.


It is an implied contract that all who enterthe college agree to fulfill in all respects this

trust, and no student will be retained in the insti-

tution who persistently disregards the rules or

neglects his duties.

Only such rules are imposed as experienceteaches are necessary to secure unity and regu-

larity in school work, prevent improper conduct,and maintain the proper dignicy of a Christianinstitution.

Examinations are held at the end of eachterm and a correct statement of the deportment,work, and advancement of each student is keptand placed on the College Record.

ADMISSION.

No examinations are required of studentsentering the first year of a course. Studentswishing to enter advanced classes are requiredto pass examination in all branches preceding,or present testimonials from accredited schoolsôf having completed such studies.

Testimonials of good moral character shouldbe presented by all new students.

DEVOTIONAL EXERCISES.

On school days all students are expected to

be present at morning devotional exercises held

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in the chapel by members of the faculty; at oth-er times, those who room in the building or im-mediate vicinity.

Students are expected to attend Sabbathservices regularly.

LIBRARY.

A well-lighted reading-room and library has

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been set aside for the use of the students, wherethey, will find some of the choicest gems in

American, English, and Norwegian literature, as«

well as newspapers and periodicals.

A fee of 25 cts. for each of the fall andspring terms and 50 cts. for the winter term is.

charged to help pay expenses.

SOCIETIES.

Much efficient work has been done by stu-

dents' societies during the past year. The-''Adelphic'' has held weekly meetings for thetraining of its members in parliamentary law andskillful use of the English language. ''Vikingen''^

held weekly meetings during the winter term..

The "Young People's Luther League," consistingof members from both Lutheran congregationsîn the city and students of the college, has heldmeetings every second Sunday evening through-out the year. Much interest has been manifest-ed in the meetings and we are confident thatlasting good has been accomplished.

THINGS TO TAKE ALONG.

A Bible, songbook, such other books as youmay have that are in use here, see page 20,.

some bed clothing, towels and toilet articles.

Those who live near enough to come by teamwill also bring such other articles as will beneeded to furnish a room.

For catalogues or further information, pleaseaddress the president,

fl. G, TUVE,Canton, South Dakota..

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