Concordia Theological Seminary - Springfield Concrordian Yearbook (Springfield, IL)

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, -2 5Qff SPRINGFIELD CONCORDIAN .. .x,.x .. .. , , , A All ' ' i i 'L ' ' N X XF. . . lwslli ,-NI ...a .N li.a.esNx1L,....ll,NxXwx Q I 19. Wolf, O. Rim.-nn-r tllx-4-mIvLltte1'l, A. Ullrivh tlnspeetorj, '1'. I'Iilg'enmlorf, C. Henning' K. I':l3kUllll'ii'1' tI'!uye1'J. NV. lVentzlaff f:hNSlNtilIlt Iiuyerj The Dining Hall Staff. No faces arc, perhaps, better known to all the students and none will, perhaps, be better remembered by all than the above. At meal time, a man is quite congenial, or he is not, all owing to the degree in which he enjoys his meal. ln order to keep the students in a jovial mood, it was necessary that Mr. Ullrich and his force serve wholesome, palatable food to the boys. And I think I am making no overstatement, when I say that the t'Obertischinspektor and the 4tTischinspektoren'' have fulfilled this difficult task remarkably well. How many a Step they have taken for the hungry boys, supplying them with extras! p Adolf was endowed by his Creator with an ever-smiling countenance. This gift of his, I venture to say, was half of the secret of his keeping the whole dining room in good spirits. Even if the food was not to one 's choice now and then, who would not smile and be content when he saw Adolf Walking down the aisle with his face covered with an optimistic smile? It was Beekie's lot, as buyer, to keep the store supplied with fruit, canned goods, and the like for the convenience of the boys. Shorty was board collector and assistant buyer. At the end of the first semester, Mr. Riemer and Mr. Wolf accepted other positions, and Mr. Wcssel and Mr. Reiher were elected to the staff in their place. May God bless the many congregations and individuals who so kindly donated eatables to our Boarding Club! NB' W..N.N. ,,..t...,,, , .,.... W...,N .,r.,,NN,,..,,,.:m,.,. 1..xmasslew,M.:w.,,e,,a,xw,,.k,e:w.T,Ti:rw,,i,.i.:,w..,i...:,w. ...... rtwjyg TN X x. sa ss. ,rx . s s X X . Page Ninety-Sc Lvz'1z

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. at X X seetaw esmstxa r t essxsew News .s,N.t-.. XNQN PEW? X' S C P R I N G E L D 0 N R A N Y. ..,. x,.....,, asskws Germania Literary Society. MONG the different literary societies of our institution, Germania, indeed. deserves a prominent place. ln the year 1874, when the Pro-Seminary of our institution was transferred to Springfield, Germania was organized. Under the leadership and super- vision of the sainted Prof. Streckfuss, Germania prospered and became what it is today. Prof. Weiigei' is the present adviser. His constructive criticisms have proved to be of great value to the society. Germania meets every Saturday evening. The object of the society is to offer the stu- dent practice and experience in the use of th- German language. This organization otfers the young student an opportunity to become better and more thoroughly acquainted with the German language, and to put into practice what he has learned in class. Orations. decla- mations, debates and readings are regular numbers on every program. Besides these regular programs humorous programs are given occasionally. and the annual t'ln'istmas program is looked forward to with great joy and anticipation by everyone. Vklhen one considers that a great majority of the students have a very limited knowledge of the German language when they enter here, one readily realizes the great importance of such an organization as Ger- mania. May this organization prosper as it has in the past. tllltl thus carry out its object of furthering and encouraging the use and the study of the German language. Concordia Literary Society. Concordia is thc English literary society of the Pro-Seminary. Vtlhen it is taken into con- sideration tliat the future work of all those preparing themselves for the holy ministry will be a career that will require ability in public speaking. debating, conducting meetings and the like, we readily realize the necessity and importance of training in such matters. lt is for this purpose that Concordia was organized years ago. and is today proving of great and lasting benefit to all those who are actively engaged i11 the work of the society. This organization meets every Friday evening. Every member of the society is given an opportunity to appear before the club, and thus obtain practice and experience in the art of public speaking. Orations, declamations and 1'Gll.Cll1l,g'S are regular numbers of each pro- gram. Constructive criticism is given to each one who has taken part in the program, and thus mistakes are corrected and everyone may advance in the art of speaking. It is, indeed, a. wonderful opportunity for the members of the Pro-Seminary to obtain training and expe- rience in that art which will be of such importance to them in the career which they have chosen for their life Work. And failure to make the proper use of the opportunities ottered by this literary society may prove a handicap in later life. Aside from thepregular numbers given by the members, the programs are enriched by lectures given by Prof. Louis VVessel, the faculty adviser of the club. Concordia Literary Society l121S Hgtlill Olijoycd a very successful year, and may it in the future flourish as it has in the past, and thus carry out its noble object for which it was organized so many years ago. 3sss ,..t,..aWt .... ,Nw ..e...... wt r....... Xgar. ..... ..,. X sexe ,L Ng - p Q We . ....... .,...... r me .... .... ..,. M 1 5 Page Ninety-Six

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-'-x S n A V N .... X ...., X -wg F. C. D. Wyneizen Missionary Society. LTHOUGH the Vllyneken lXIissionary Society has only been in existence for tl11'ee years. it can report much progress. One of the distinctive marks of this soeietylis the great enthusiasm and earnestness with which it undertakes all.its work. During the past year, instructive as well as interesting papers dealing with various phases of missionary work were delivered by members of the society. Following are some of the essays rendered :I llIissionary VVork Among the Aborigines of Australia. Missionary Viiork in lnstitutioiisf' The Danish Free i'hurch. The Woi'k of Our Synod in india, and L'Mis- sionary Wor'k of Our Synod in South America. Besides these very interesting papers. in- structive lectures and advice were given concerning the missionary and his calling. house-to- house canvassing, the making of missionary calls, and following up the stranger. One of the features of the programs of the past year were the very interesting missionary experiences related by those who had already labored in the supply field. Prof. R. Neitzel. our faithful faculty adviser, was always on hand to help solve the difficulties in carrying on mission work. The society, however, has not only served its purpose along theoretical lines by imparting missionary knowledge and interest, but the practical end, too, has not been overlooked. At the present time, its members are regularly bringing the Gospel to the inmates of the Palmer Sanitarium, of the Founty Jail, and of the f'atherine Post Home. besides conducting a Sunday School and a preaching station. WO1'k was begun at the Palmer Sanitarium about three years ago by individual students. This is a privately owned tuberculosis hospital and is located in the southwestern part of Springfield. At present more than fifty patients are being served here, and in addition to reading sermons on Sunday afternoons, musical cntertaiinuents are arranged to entertain the patients. The County Jail is visited regularly ou Vlfednesday afternoons, where a short sermon is delivered to the prisoners. Wliile, of course, no great outward results eau be expected in an institution of this character, yet the missionaries report that some are very grateful for their services. t The Catherine Post Home is a finely appointed home for old ladies. located just outside of the beautiful Lincoln Park. Services with a musical program are held here about every two weeks. Here the preaching and music are well received, and it is a pleasure to partici- pate in the program. The latest missionary enterprise is a new Sunday School and preaching station. Acting upon the request of the Mission Board of the Central 'Illinois District, the missionary oppor- tunities in the neighborhood of Bunn Park were investigated. Although prospects were very favorable ahsuitable building could not be found. After much ditiiculty, a one-room house was rented in the adjourning neighborhood, where a Sunday School was opened on February 1, with an attendance of 24 children, after which a preaching service was held. The society is greatly 'indebted to its many friends, who have favored it with gifts and donations, by. means of which it is able to carry 011 its extensive mission work. One of the lf?'1g9St.dE3Y1?1JE10I1S was a. fund of ftaldo, sent by some unknown friends for the good work of i ie socie .y. 1 .llhe officer?-of tht societywaie. President, B. VVallschlager, Vice President, O. Krause: i 1 r 1 - A f e . , , ' W , - ' Secretary, E. Anunieiniaiin, Field Secretary, A. Klamt, Treasurer, F. Sehade, ' -A. E. ULLRICH, '25. wsxxxww .... .v.Wv........,eNg rr........ N ,N ti... ..rr , mt, r 5 ,W A . X .IX . ,Rss . ...i..... .... . sys . ,t..t. ..., ..,t.t..r M .... , ..,.. M ,... . tt.i X t....t .... M ., ..,... s QNX Page Ninety-Eight