Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1912 volume:

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County Road and Carter Avenue. Furniture and Carpets P. R. Berggren 2027 CENTRAL AVE., MINNEAPOLIS N. W. Phone. E. 1610; T. S. 472. (Jin (@iu Srlmirit jffrfettlt attii (Earlier, $lr. (gcriil?, l$r 9rbiratr Bulimic As a flight waken of ®ur Appreciation No. 8 Tiie Acorn VOL. IV. S' MAY J 912 mcrar • A ''• . ■• ______ •' . S: I'V.V?;- 4 MIL V ijAU 09 CLASS PROPHECY. Gunhild Hagsti'om, ’12. In my youth it had always been my ambition to travel abroad and to see and enjoy all the marvels of this world. Imagine my joy when last spring, April the seventh. 1931. I found myself on the mighty Atlantic ocean, bound for England. The time passed pleasantly, for on board was a large company of friends who expected to attend the Baptist World Conference in August in Gothenburg, Sweden. Soon the news spread abroad that the United States Ambassador to England was on hoard the ship. All were anxious to have the honor of meeting him. One day the opportunity was granted. I saw before me a tall, dark man with a kindly smile and was introduced to his highness Mr. Oscar Felth. Was it possible that this great man was the same that' I had once known so well at Bethel? Yes. strange to say, it was. for I saw that he was still wearing his 13. A. pin of 1912. Mr. Felth told me of the many hard struggles he'had bad in the political world and of his final success. On landing in Liverpool, we were royally entertained by Mr. Felth, who invited us to attend the most famous symphony orchestra in the world, which was then paying in Loudon. Who should not have been glad to be the guests of Mr. Felth and we were delighted to accept his invitation. The auditorium was the most magnificent I had ever beheld. After the first number had been rendered, the director turned around and made a graceful bow in response to the hearty applause. Immediately the thought came to me that I had seen that profound bow and sweet smile before. On asking Mr. Felth he smilingly explained that is was Mr. Henry Thunell. He had not told me before whom the director was, wishing to surprise me, and to be sure I was surprised. Mr. Henry Thunell! Yes, 1 had always known that he would make a. success in the musical world, but to find him here with a world wide fame—it fairly took my breath! After the entertainment we all had lunch together and naturally we talked about the good old days at Bethel. But we had to part and bidding farewell to dear old England we prepared for more adventures in Germany. Arriving in Germany we first visited Berlin, after which we planned to take a trip on the famous Rhine. On the river we passed one famous castle after the other, while our guide told us interesting stories connected with them. Soon we came to a very steep cliff and we were THE ACORN i very much amazed to see at its summit a modern ami beautitul home. Our guide explained that this was the largest orphan asylum in the world and that the founder and matron of it was ail American lady. Our curiosity getting the better of us, wo begged to be allowed to go ashore and visit the asylum. On approaching the grounds we saw everywhere children playing at various games and all seemed extremely happy. were ushered into the drawing room, where we found our illustrious lady seated at a piano, from which she called forth most beautiful strains ot music. Can you imagine my surprise on being introduced to Miss Ellen Swanson? I asked the secret of her success and what had suggested an orphan asylum. She told me of her love for music and the wonderful effects music had had upon human nature, and that she wanted to prove to the world that music had the magnetic power of developing the noblest and best characters. And for this reason she wished ;o give the poor orphaned children a fair chance, giving them the best environment and the best music the world could offer. 1 had no need of asking her if her plan had been a success for I had but .to behold the smiling faces .about her to see that it was only too apparent. My time being limited I was forced to hasten on, promising to some day return to learn more of Miss Swan-.son’s plans and philosophy. After an extended tour through Germany Ave took a flying trip to Paris, France. Safe in Paris our first thot was to visit the famous art galleries. We came to the largest gallery and sauntered up and down the aisles admiring the wonderful pieces of art. Just as we were about to leave, the guide told us that he had yet the most famous picture to show us. He led us to ‘•.Melissa”, but I scarcely saw the picture, for what attracted my attention was a man Avho stood intently gazing at the picture. His hair was snowy white, he wore large-broad-rimmed glasses and his face had a sad, careworn expression. Holding his high silk hat with one hand, the other rested on his gold-headed cane. The frown on his face seemed familiar. Where and when had I seen it? in answer to my questioning thoughts, a red speller and the reading room at Bethel flashed into my mind. What! Was it Mr. Person? I must have said his name aloud, for he turned around and looked at me squarely. It was Victor Person, or rather. Dr. Person himself! He had just come to Paris from Palestine, where, for so many years he had lived in quiet as a practising doctor. He said that he had always been interested in leprosy and had tried to find a cure for it. His success had come slow but sure and now the whole world was singing his praise. When we began to talk about dear old school days at Bethel he assured me that he had finally conquered that red speller, hut as a result he had always to carry that deep frown on his face. He was now taking a vacation in travel, and promising to meet me at the conference in Gothenburg, we parted. It was now the latter part of July, and wishing to visit places of interest in Sweden before attending the conference, we deemed it wise to set out for Stockholm. We left Paris in an aeroplane, thinking this means of travel more expedient. I had often heard of the famous University of Stodkholm and being anxious to see it, we turned our course thither. At the University we were received cordially and shown the different colleges. Having heard of the illustrious professor of astronomy who had discovered the other side of the moon, we asked the guide it' it would he possible for us to see her. He told us that she was then spending her vacation in Italy, but that we might see her portrait in the large hall. Ah! how majestic that picture hung on the wall, and s T HE ACORN how proud of it we were, for we had been told that it was an American lady. 1 chanced, to glance at the inscription on it —what! did my eyes deceive me—there I saw the name of Mamie Lindblom. Strange indeed it was that I had not recognized her name, when 1 had seen it in the newspapers! But to see it here, and that perfect likeness of Miss Lindblom—I knew it was the same whom I had once known at Bethel! And now she was teaching astronomy! While at Bethel, however, t had noticed that the moon and stars had always fascinated her and on bright nights she would always go on long strolls, talking to the stars. Then, I thought it a mere girlish fancy, but now I saw its result. Full af expectations we left Stockholm for Gothenburg. Here we found people streaming in from all parts of the world. We were on our way to the great church when just in front of me I saw two men walking together in a most affectionate manner. On nearing them I heard the one remark: “Weil, it's just simply this way.” How often had I not heard that voice before in the geometry class at Bethel! I knew it at once to belong to Arthur Hcdberg. Yes! it was Arthur and his dear friend was none other than Doctor Person. Strange, that I should find Arthur at the conference, and yet It was not at all strange, for he told me that he had come as a representative from the biggest Baptist church of Japan, his native land. He told me of how lie had always planned on becoming a minister, and how living in Japan had always appealed to him. He claimed that this life was to him a paradise on earth, and he certainly did seem happy. That day Mr. Hedberg made a speech which thrilled every person in the audience, his subject being, “Bethel Academy, Twenty Years Ago, and Bethel University of Today.” He had the previous year visited Bethel and marvelled so at its progress that he felt he must tell the world of it. But here we parted, each his way, and at the close of my journey I did feel as tho I had seen every marvel of this world in having seen all my classmates of Bethel. “LO. I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS.” Harvey This is a scientific age and because 1 know that there are good people who fear the scientific spirit, 1 am anxious to remove from their minds their doubts in the soundness of the scientific spirit. I am sure that each reader all thru his life has noticed certain things, or has heard certain facts from which he drew conclusions. That is the natural process of thinking. You first see. then you think, and then conclude. That is the scientific spirit and men are now applying this method of thought to everything. A few days ago I was repairing a typewriter in the homo of a friend who has some very beautiful and natural children —as all children generally are. While I was looking over the machine to discover Stallard the trouble these children stood around and very often I could scarcely see the machine for the heads of the children. You say it is provoking, but I tell you, that if you have any love for humanity, if you have any understanding of the mental processes, you will welcome the children, the natural investigators. God gave them eyes with which to see. and they live in accordance with His Divine Will when they strive for a place to see the object pending investigation. Children are not silent watchers, like older people who try to hide their ignorance by keeping still. They are filled with questions of why and how. Now you ought not to be provoked when children give expression to their Divine Nature as they do in ask- THE ACORN jng questions. The mind of a child craves thought and he. should be led upon thought. You should be glad to assist the child in interpreting the facts which he sees. The illustration of the children which I have just pointed out to you illustrates uniquely the scientific spirit. It is the spuit of observing facts, arranging Tacts, and then finding out why and how. It is common sense put into application. Scientists are often charged of stepping beyond their bounds. If a scientist is one who sees, then thinks, and then concludes, pray tell me. from what in the realm or human life and experience will you exclude him. I think that people should use common sense in all things. A man possessed with the spirit of science has faith to search out all things. He says to himself that if any thing Is Truth, “I must know why”. If any thing is not Truth, T must know why . There is one field, however, with which he has nothing to do and that is the field in which he cannot make any observations, nor collect any data, nor do any thinking. That place we call unreal. The scientist deals with all things real and leaves the unreal to give wings to the foolish. It is supposed that a scientist jumps at conclusions very quickly, but no true scientist who has any respect for himself will make a hasty conclusion. Me always submits the facts and you may draw your own conclusion, he prefers to retain his opinion. I'or instance, suppose you do not believe that the earth is round. Well 1 submit these facts to you: 1. The shadow of the earth on the moon is round. 2. People hav sailed around the earth. 3. A ship sailing into harbor first presents its top and lastly the hull. Personally l do not care whether or not you believe me when I tell you that the earth is round, but i would think that you had a very quee. mind if you believed the facts pre- y seated above, and yet retained your belief that the world is flat. Such a contusion of thought would be a very good instance to show oncoming insanity. The scientist believes in gathering facts, infinite m number, and then submitting them to the minds of thinking people. You may believe or you may disbelieve or you may be indifferent. One of these three you will do. Which one the scientist does not care. But a thinking man will receive the facts and believe. This spirit has come to stay because it is the natural process of the mind working to discover. It lias made its mistakes but like a good book-keeping system, the works of the scientists are always open for correction. It has been destructive to nothing but the false. It lias removed only that which should be removed. it has made human life more desirable, human thought more accurate, human powers greater, humanity itself sacred. How cruel it would be for a human father to shut outside the eager children from his shop! How beastlike would he be if he damned up the stream of questions and made his childrens' minds stagnant! The wise parent will Invite the child to enter, arouse his curiosity, and draw forth the questions. The scientist is the man who has become as a little child, desiring to see, to think, and to conclude, and has entered the .Kingdom of Truth. He has no fear, nor doubts in his soul that he will be punished for investigating. And like the child in another way. he proceeds without any preconceived ideas. He has no whims, no prejudices, nor any mischief in his method. He i I ways selects a method whereby he can remove prejudice. Surely the Infinite Loving Father will be as gracious to him as a loving human father will he to his children. The move anxious the child is to see. o think, and to conclude, the more the father loves the child. GRADUATING CLASS V. I.-. l«.. K� -, iff V Bethel Academy fitefcy ' tyl2. lh l.ilwil-r'Velirt the AC 0 R X 11 CLASS HISTORY Mamie Lindblom, '12 ELLEN SWANSON. Miss Ellen Swanson, the valedictorian of our class, was horn March 2U, 1894, on a farm near Russell, Minnesota. She received her early education in a country school, the Prairie Star, and besides she has had private tutors at her home. . She spent the first twelve years of her life on the prairies, with the exception of being in Chicago a few months, when but six years of age. In 190( she came to Minneapolis and entered the Garfield Public School from which she graduated in the year 1908. During the four years when she went to high school she has been very restless, always striving to receive the best. She entered the South High School of Minneapolis in 1909 and attended there one year. The next year she directed her steps toward Central High School, but after one month her name was seen in the • West High” register. Here she remained one and one half years. Modest Miss Ellen ' was not satisfied until she came to Bethel Academy, where she enjoyed to linger in the B. A. halls. She has not yet made known to the public what her ambition in the future is to be but it is thot that if she does not enter the university she will take up dress making. The class joins in wishing her success. She has chosen as her favorite flower the blue violet. Her most enjoyable subject, as it has been shown, is spelling; probably she will teach that branch in B. A. in the near future. GUXHILD HAGSTROM. Miss Gunhild Hagstrom. the sunbeam in the school, took up as her abode, August 8, 1892, a place in St. Paul when she was too young to choose where she wished to live; but as she grew older she has learned to love and appreciate the beautiful, so she has, as yet, not changed her situation. Little “Gun” first sipped from the fountain of knowledge in the St. Paul Public Schools. She, after years of strenuous work, received a diploma from the Phalen Park School, in 1907. Thence, wishing to continue her education, she decided to wend her way toward Bethel Academy. Ever since she began her course in B. A., in 1909, she has gained many friends, not only among the students, but among all with whom she lias associated. Miss Hagstrom has been a true and loyal member of the Alpha Beta Literary Society, and as critic of that society she has given good criticisms and suggestions that have been beneficial in their results. She has served faithfully as President of the Athenaean Society. In St. Paul she is widely known as a star-declaimer, and owing to her talent the A. B. L. S. and the A. B. A. Societies have been favored with many selections. Miss Hagstrom iias always been interested in school work. In her studies, we think, she finds laboratory work the most enjoyable. Pier favorite flower, the white daisy, is well chosen and typifies her character well. Among her favorite sayings is, “Small things amuse small minds.” Miss Hagstrom intends to enter some training school for kinder-garten teachers. The class feels assured that she will enjoy the life of a Kinder-garten teacher. MAMIE LINDBLOM. In the state of Iowa, on a farm not far from Swea City, January 5, 1SS9, a great event happened which has greatly changed the course of our nation's history, a little 12 T H 12 ACOR N yellow-haired, blue-eyed girl made known her existence by her feeble cries. She is now known as Mamie Vendla Lindblom. At the age of six she began to drink at the fount of knowledge in a country school house. Later she was admitted into the mysteries of household duties, where she solved many intricate and difficult problems. Yearning for more knowledge this bashful little girl entered Bethel’s halls in the fall of 1907. As a Freshman” knows more than any older human being, she did not go back to school, but gently swayed the pedagogic-sceptre for two years in the “Hawk-eye” state. Still Minnesota had greater charms for her than any other state, and her yearning heart once more turned toward Bethel. Miss Lindblom was unanimously elected as the first President of the Athenaean Society in the spring ot‘ 1911. One honor which has been conferred upon her is that of being chosen salutatorian of the class. Her motto is “Be cautious, and this she carries out to the letter because she intends to be “school ma'am next year. The golden-rod is her favorite flower. Her greatest pleasure is in asking questions; her favorite author is Chaucer, and all her leisure hours are spent in reading history. OSCAR FELTH. Oscar Felth, the athlete, soloist and orator, was born September .23. 1890 in the X. E. section of Minneapolis, called New Boston. In 1905 he graduated from the Public Schools. Before pursuing his education he worked for a time as an upholsterer, until he entered the Minnesota College, where he continued for one and one-half years. He was a student in Gustavus Adolphus, St. Peter, Minnesota, thence he wended his way toward Bethel Academy. where he has attended for some time. Mr. Felth is well known as a worker. While attending school he has been doing ministerial work. He has proven an active member of the Alpha Beta Literary Society and is recognized as a star-debater of the school. He has chosen the Lady Slipper as his favorite flower. The class thinks it would be more appropriate if “slipper would be plural. Mr. Felth intends to continue his school work in some college or university. Whatever occupation he enters upon Mr. Felth will surely “make good.” VICTOR PERSON. Victor Person, the great student, poet, and preacher, was born March 22, 1886, in Sbrby, Blekinge Lan, Sweden. It was in that country he received his first education. From the age of seven to fourteen he attended a Public School, where he worked sedulously as he has always done. In 1903 his love for the sea became so strong that he boarded a ship as a sailor, and for two years he was occupied with that work. During the month of March, 1905, he decided to land in New York. Hence he boarded a train for Illinois where he worked on a farm for a short time. From Illinois he went to the Capital of Minnesota, where he has made his home. When he heard of Bethel Academy his thirst for knowledge became a disease which could not be remedied before he stepped inside B. A.’s portals in 1908. As student he has proven himself an efficient worker. In the class rooms gloom never dared to appear when Victor s countenance beamed with joy. Mr. Person has served successfully as editor of the “Swedish Department of the Acorn, as President of the Missionary Rand he is known as a true, ardent and Christian worker. His motto seems to he: “Never be a shirker.” THE ACORN 13 In (he near future Mr. Person intends to enter some college. Without doubt the class is sure that he will make life worth while.” ARTHUR HEDBERG In a far away country Arthur Hedberg, the baby of the class and pet of our school, first looked out upon the world on March 24, 1895, in Japan. The following July he sailed with his parents to Omaha, Nebraska. After a stay of a year and a half they boarded the train for .Morgan Park, Chicago, where they remained for two years. By this time little Arthur was four years old, and should begin his education, so they went to Berwyn, where he attended the Emerson Kindergarten School. In 1899 he came to Minneapolis to pursue his school work. That year he appeared within the halls of the Webster School. Thence he went to the Holland Public School from which he graduated in 1909. The following year he entered the East High School for one year. Fortunately he slipped into Bethel Academy the year 1910. Mr. Hedberg has a large circle of friends, and will be greatly missed in •Bethel” by all, especially the Freshmen, when he leaves. He has great talents, but does not make it a point to exhibit them. It was not before in his Senior year” that his ability in Public Speaking” was revealed. As Manager of the B. A. Base ball Team” he, by his unceasing helping hand has been the great instigator in progress. To be true to his native country, he has chosen as his favorite flower the “Yellow Rose,” and at the same time to he true to the United States he has selected Prussian blue as his preferred color. His motto is: “Be of the greatest assistance,” which he surely lives up to. Mr. Hedberg will enter the U. of M. next year. Within the course of a few years we will hear of Mr. Hedberg, M. D. HENRY G. THUNELL Henry G. Thunell, the great politician hailed from that part of Sweden from which all ••Varmlaningar” come. On May 11, three years previous his coming to America is the most commemorate day in Henry's history, but we will not state why. In 1892 he emigrated with his parents to this country and settled down for a time in Crookston, Minnesota. After four years they moved to Minneapolis where educational advantages were plentiful. His early education he attained at the Holland public school. He had not finished the grades in Minneapolis when his parents decided to take up their abode in Milaca. Mr. Thunell completed the graded school here and attended one year in the High school at the age of fourteen. In 190G he went to Wansa, Nebraska, where he took up work in the office of the “Wausa Gazette. Here he stayed until 1908, when lie returned to Milaca to become foreman of the Milaca Times. After one year he was promoted to associate editor owing to ihe fact that he always showed competent work. His aim was to pursue his High School course, and therefore he appeared in Bethel Academy in the fall of 1910. In his schoolwork he has shown great intellect, and is classed as the champion debater. As a member of the S. P. B. quartette his ability in singing has been noticeable. Mr. Thunell has been a great helper in making the “Acorn” successful. Last year he was associate editor: this year his work as editor has been without complaint. Beside these positions he has served as president of the S. P. B. and at present he is chairman of the Alpha Beta Literary Society, president of the senior class and president of the athletic association His favorite flower is carnation, his favorite occupation is to read the daily papers, and believes heartily in his motto: Love conquers all.” U THE ACORN CLASS One day as I sat in the class room, Dreaming the hours away, I dreamt of my dear old class mates,— The theme of my humble lay. To you I will tell the story, Of that day dream not long ago. Although the teacher awoke me, I'll tell it as far as I know. As I dozed in the class room that morning, I thought of the wonderful class Whose intelligence never goes mourning. But always with A plus does pass. First rose in my vision, the youngest, Art Hedberg,—the wit of the class. His laughter is ever resounding. He once loved a Freshman lass. Next came a girl with fair blue eyes. She always has her glasses on. In German she is very wise. Her name is Ellen Swanson. But list! With measured tread I hear Familiar footsteps falling, Miss JJndblom,—calm,—sincere,— A teacher is her calling. A happy-go-lucky giri I see. Yet staid in times of trouble. None other than Gunhild Hagstrom, Thinks love is hut a bubble. CLASS Tune—“My Hearts Oh Seniors, Seniors, brilliant Seniors, That's just what we are this year. Oh. Seniors, Seniors, carefree Seniors, Whom all the students of Bethel hold dear. POEM. A wise old sage is Victor Person, In Physics class lie shines. The fair co-eds are alter him, But gracefully he declines. Another young man of great powers. Is Oscar Philanthropist Felth, His hobby is to keep regular hours. His motto is, “Wisdom and Wealth. A modest young man is remaining Of the class whose story L tell. You never can guess what his name is, So 1 11 tell you, its Henry Thunell. As I think of this fair class of seven Departing from Bethel this year, A lump in my throat then arises, And I cannot withhold a sad tear. The happy days passed here, together, Will never be, no never forgot, But in our memories pathway. Forever remain a green spot. Our class as a whole is most brilliant. Something you're all striving toward, Our motto we leave as a sign post, “As we labor, so is the reward. Dear classmates, our number is lucky. And graduate in the year 1912, Let not sadness delay our progress, But for knowledge persistently delve. Henry G. Thunell, T2. SONG. in the Highland '. Our Senior days will soon he o'er; They’ve fled as iho on wings of the wind, The days have gone, these are the last, The pleasure past, we’ll no more find. THE A noble class of seven are we, Three fair girls, and four brave boys, Ready to start on life's stormy sea. Ready to meet its sorrows and joys. The cares of Seniors will pass to Juniors, Well leave to them our illustrious place. The fame, the glcry, the name of Seniors, I'or we with Alumni must now keep pace. We'll add a link to the grand Alumni, We'll join their ranks in the world so drear, ACORN 15 But, oft we know with a longing sigh We’ll wish to come back to Bethel so dear. But come what will,, we'll all be true. True, as true, as true can be, True to Bethel and true to you. True in what we ever may do. Now ere we part we'll bid farewell, Farewell, oh schoolmates and teachers true. Farewell, farewell, we bid thee farewell. Oh Bethel, dear Bethel, farewell to you. —E. S. ’12. r BETHEL ACADEMY LIBRARY. T H K A C 0 H N IS The Acorn Entered ns second class matter October 20th. 100‘J, ac Clie Post Office or St. Paul, Minn., under the Aet of March 3rd, 1870. Subscription Price 50c per Year, All articles contrihuted to the Literary Department should be addressed to the Kditor-in-Chief. and nil business communications to the Business Manager. Bethel Academy, St. Anthony Park. Minn. STAFF. Henry CJ. Thun oil ’12.. .. Kditor-in-Chief Ellen Swanson 12 .Associate Editor Frank Erickson ’IS .. Bus. X: Adv. Mgr. Annie Johnson 14 Kmlolpli Crook 13 . . . Religious Notes .Swedish Dept. Mnhel l.ind ‘11 Cun hi Id Hagstrom '12. Exchanges Olivia Johnson 'J:i 1 Personals. This is the last issue of the Acorn which the present staff has the pleasure of editing. While the Acorn has not come up to the standard VALEDICTORY. wh|ch we have wishe„ for it, yet comparing it with our numerous exchanges and judging from the complimentary words from some of them, we feel that the Acorn has filled its niche in the literature of school papers. The editor takes this occasion to thank the various members of the staff, Mr. H. C. Wing-blade. and all of those who have contrihuted by their subscriptions to make the Acorn a success. Especially are we indebted to the advertising manager, Frank Erickson, who has worked unceasingly to make it a financial success as well. Unless you have tried to get out a paper of some kind, you cannot appreciate the value of a good advertising manager. Next year, with the added department to our school, we hope, that the Acorn will he greatly enlarged and become a more potent factor in boosting for a bigger, better Bethel. Rev. G. A. Hagstrom, pastor of the First Swedish Baptist Church, Payne Avenue and Sims Street, and secretary of the school committee of the THE future SNVe(lish Baptist General RCTHPI Conference of America, reported last night that St. Paul had secured the theological seminary of the conference which will be established on the grounds of ibe Bethel Academy at St. Anthony Park, the Academy to be used as a preparatory school. THE ACORN 19 The conference school committee held sessions Thursday and Friday to act upon the referendum vote taken by the churches on the future location of the school. Of the $57 churches, 230 gave their preference in favor of St. Faul. The school is to be removed from its present location at Morgan Park, III., where it has been a part of the divinity school or the University of Chicago. The university having in a measure withdrawn its financial support the question of location was referred to the general conference. The school will be opened October 1 with five professors, four of whom already have been chosen, Dr. C. G. Lager-greu as head of the school, Dr. E. Sandell and Prof. E. Hedeen, all of Chicago, and Miss Frieda Swanson of St! Paul. One other professor remains to be selected. The question of the location has been before the churches since last September. The seminary and the academy will have a total enrollment of about 100 students. Eventually new buildings will be added to the plant, Mr. Hagstrom says.—St. Paul Dispatch. May 12. THE NEW STAFF. At a special meeting of the Alpha Beta Literary Society this month the following were chosen to comprise the Acorn Staff for the school year commencing next September: Rudolph Crook, Editor in chief: Oscar Peterson. Associate editor; Adv. Manager, Axel Rendu hi; Business manager, Elmer Anderson; Personals. Milton Lind, Andrew Skansc, Rachael Walden: Athletics. Axel Heistrom: Society Notes. Esther Sundfelt; Religious. Anna Johnson: Swedish, Henry Young: Exchanges, Sigrid Hedberg. They have our heartiest wishes for success and may the Acorn prosper by their ppited efforts. An elderly philosopher once said: “I am an old man and have had many troubles. but most of them never happened.” Fully ninety per MOST OF THEM cent Qf the misery, NEVER HAPPEN. sorrow and gloom and trouble in the world never happens. You think of them and fear they may happen; you shroud yourself in woe and then sit down and worry over them. It is a very silly, but a very human thing to do. If in your youth you can master the philosophy of that old man, and realize now what he didn't realize until he reached the time when the sun of life is low, it will make the difference in your life between happiness and unhappiness. Fear is a paralyzing force that grows by what it feeds on. Banish it and most of your troubles go with it. Face troubles with courage, and grapple with the fearsome and dark things. They will prove to be mists and vanish as you boldly advance to meet them. Doubt is another paralyzing force. You doubt your own capacity of doing a thing and the chill of that doubt makes you weak and forceless. You doubt your ability to do a hard task that confronts you. and the more you doubt the harder the task becomes. But if you have faith in your own capacity, it nerves you to the combat and gives you strength to do the task which is before you. that confidence will make you strong and your task easy. You are a young man or a young woman and you think you have lots of troubles. To be honest with yourself, how many of them actually happen? How many of the things you worry about and fear and doubt your ability to overcome really amount to anything when you come face to face with them? Cultivate your courage and your self-reliance and apply a little faith and courage to impending troubles and watch them vanish. icon N FRANK 1C. r (� UN HI LI) HAGSTROAf ARTHUR HEDBEKC HENRY G. THUN ELL MAMIE LINDB OM ft T AFF ELLEN SWANSON ANNIE 22 KEEP THESE RULES. TH E Under the caption, Wise Rules of Conduct,'’ the Soo line has issued a pamphlet for the general edification of its employes. Prominent among these rules are the following: Carry these maxims in your pocket: 1. —'Keep good company or none. 2. —Never ho idle. 3. —If your hands cannot be usefully employed, attend to the cultivation of your mind. 4. —Always speak the truth. 5. —Make few promises. 6. —Live up to your engagements. ACORN 7. —Keep your own secrets if you have any. 8. —When you speak to a person, look him in the face. 9. —Good company and good conversation arc the sinews of virtue. 10. —Good character is above all things else. 11. —Your character cannot be essentially injured except by your own acts. 12. —If any one speak evil of you, let your life be so that none will believe him. These rules are good not only for railroad employes to follow but everyone in general who wishes to be classed among the good citizens of this land. ALPHA BETA NOTES. Uining this school year the A. B. I,. S. has done excellent literary work. Several open meetings have been given at the homes of our good friends. The society has found it a pleasure to accept the invitations extended and also to occupy the place offered. On April 19, the Try-out” debate was the feature of the afternoon. The question debated was: Resolved. That we should adopt the Inheritance Tax. The affirmative was upheld by: Frank Erickson, Oscar Peterson, Esther Lund berg, Elmer Anderson, and Oscar Fclth. Henry Thunell, alone, faced the negative side of the question- Miss ISIlon Swanson favored us with a piano solo, and the S. P. B. Quartette rendered a pleasing number. The following program was rendered April 27, at S p. in. at school: Song .................................Society Piano Solo...................Constance Olson Recitation ...................Sitona Finden Piano Duet.......Misses Lind and Tibbling Recitation..................Victor H. Sword Debate: Resolved, That the Federal Gov- ernment Should Establish the Parcel Post. Affirmative: Henry Thunell, Oscar Felth. Negative: A. Skansc, Axel Bellstrom. Song......................S. P. B. Quartette Judges decision. After the program, all enjoyed a social hour during the refreshments. One of the most interesting features ol ibis year occurod at tho home of Miss Ellen Swanson, at Silver Lake, North St. Paul, on Monday May 20. 1912, beginning at three o’clock. The program given was short but it showed enthusiasm in the Alpha Beta. Our President, Henry G, THE ACORN n Thunell, gave a few well chosen words as an introductory speech. Miss Sundfelt recited one ot her humorous recitations which are always appreciated. The Misses Tornblom, Skooglun and Olson rendered piano solos. 'I'ho afternoon was spent in playing games in tin nearby woods until we were summoned to circle around a table loaded with goodies , of which we had a delightful time in partaking, in the evening we enjoyed the cool breezes on Silver Lake, until we made a bee-line for the house to hid our kind host Good-night”. Thru the “Acorn we wish to express our heart-felt thanks to our friends hospitality shown us during this past year. We shall never forgot them. Program for the Annual meeting of the A. 13. L. S. to be held at the First Swedish Baptist church, St. Paul, Friday evening, May 81, at S o'clock. 1. Piano prelude—..Miss Constance Olson v. Invocation. 8. Address of Welcome. •1. Declamatory Contest: (a) The Coming of the Master .............Ruth Nelson (b) “The Death Disk Sitona Finden (e) The Swan Song ................ ...............Rachael Walden (d) A Second Trial ............... ...............Esther Sundfelt (e) The Soul of the Violin ....... ...............Esther Lund berg 5. Song.................S. P. B. quartette i . Debate: •‘Resolved, That the Federal government should establish a Parcels Post.” Affirmative: Frank E. Erickson Henry G. Thunell Negative: Oscar Peterson Elmer Anderson 7. Song A. B. A. quartette S. Judges’ Decision. 9. Song—America V S. P. IJ. SOCIETY 24 T H IS A CORN THE Since the last issue of the Acorn, but one or two meetings have been held. True to lhe customs of former years, the society has practically suspended its work, with May J. As we review the work of the society during the school year which has now drawn to a close, c behold gratifying results on every hand. An intense interest and enthusiasm has been manifested thru-out the year. The meetings have been well attended, and the members have been faithful in rendering the numbers on the program, assigned to them. The programs as a rule have been exceptionally good, consisting chiefly in debates, discussions, S. P. B. parliamentary practice, essays, and extemporaneous speeches. The latter has been a marked feature of the society since its organization, and has proved to he of incalculable value to all. And this year, as well as in former years, speakers have been developed, who shall probably at some future date, shake not only this country, with their eloquence, but the entire world. Who knows? Every boy in school who has availed himself of the opportunity, will some day look back with pleasure to the Tuesday evenings spent at the S. 1 II. meetings. ATHENAEAN NOTES The A. B. A. Society has held regular meetings every two weeks. These meetings have proven both instructive and Interesting to all its members. The society has grown steadily in quality and we would predict great things for it in the future. The society as a whole would thank Miss Swenson tor her many kind suggestions and unfailing support, thus making it possible for tlie society to make the progress that it has made. ALPHA BETA MALI. THE ACORN 25 The male chorus is now rehearsing twice a week. It is doing excellent work. “Words alone will find you out.”—; —Gunhild H. In Botany: Mr. Skanse, whet is yeast? “Alcohol ’ Miss Ekman, in History class: “How did they preserve those dead bodies? Art. B.: They dried them.” Quite a number of the students attended the entertainment given by the Y. P. S. of the First Swedish Baptist Church of Minneapolis. It was an excellent entertainment. Joel Anderson 'll, came up from Omaha, Nebr., where he has taken up studies at Creighton University. We were all glad to see his smiling face again, and listen to his remarks at the chapel exercises on April 24. On April 30, all the Swedish Baptists of the Twin Cities met at the Academy. At least it seemed as though they were all here. We never before realized how limited our room is. It was, perhaps, the largest crowd that ever assembled at the Academy. The reason for such a multitude was that a farewell reception was given in honor of Dr. Gordh. A well prepared program was rendered. Among the speakers were Revs. Mr. M. liaison, V. IS. Hcdberg and G. A. Hagstrom. Oh, can't you leave minute.”—Miss Finden. me alone for a G. Sward, a brother of our poetically inclined Victor Hugo, arrived at Bethel Academy from Morgan Park and saw his brother for the first time in six years. Teacher: What is a vacuum?” Pupil: Well, teacher, I've got it in my head but I can't get it out. In Botany: Prof. Stallard: “What is a carpel, Mr. Carlson? Mr. C.: Well—its—its—well—its inside of a flower, anyway.” The school committee convened in St. Paul, May 9. On the following morning the members of the committee met at the Academy, Dr. Peterson, Rev. Carl Wingren and Rev. .1. A. Swanson spoke at the chapel services, and we had an abundance of Irish Jokes that morning. On May 5, Dr. East, former missionary to India, preached in the First Swedish Church of Minneapolis, morning and evening. In the course of his remarks in the evening he boosted the “Standuret.” He said: I have three boys, and 1 want them all to read Standard, and I also want them to go to Bethel Academy.” On Tuesday, May 7. we had the pleasure ot' hearing Dr. East speak in chape), and we soon discovered that Bethel Academy has a loyal friend and supporter in Dr. East. TIIE ACORN ' 26 -An early riser—Mr. I.ind. On the evening of May II, a farewell, gathering was held in honor of Dr. Gordh, by the students of Bethel Academy, in a students' way. Short speeches by Miss •Olivia Johnson, Mr. A. Rendahl, Miss Gun-hihl Hagstrora, Mr. O. Peterson, Mr. O. Freed and Mr. H. Thunell, clearly demonstrated how highly Dr. Gordh is esteemed and loved by the students and friends of the school, and how sincerely they regret his departure. As a token of esteem. Dr. Gordh was presented with an elegant suitcase, which to quote Mr. Thunell, the chairman of the evening, “by virtue of its not being a trunk predicts Dr. Gordh's early return to the West, and Bethel Academy. We sincerely hope it will he true. In the meantime we wish Dr. Gordh Godspeed! “Oh. I've got a dandy.”—Esther S. Our life is what our thoughts make it. —Marcus Aurelius. A lecturer was once explaining some of the things he saw during his travels. He said: “There are some spectacles one never forgets.” I wish you could tell me where I can •get a pair of them,” exclaimed an old lady In the audience, I’m always forgetting mine.” Vidor Strand berg of Minneapolis, visited with E. Anderson and O. Peterson, Sat. afternoon, May 11. I-Ie went along to the hall grounds and watched the Academy team defeat Elim. Come to Bethel next fall. This means you! We are sorry to report that Miss Olau-son found it necessary to quit school be • fore the end of the school year. THE S. P. B. QUARTETTE. Lyssna nu skull ni fa bora hur kvartetten shall framfora toner utaf basta slag, 1 dag ar deras praktis dag . Av fvra i ojkar den bestar, uli unga, starka Ar, de ha lart sig att sjunga, kraftiga aro de ocli unga. Fdrst av deni alia en tenor vi ha. huru han stojar sa sjlinger ban lira, ban kom if ran Oakland, Nebraska, och anda till Bethel ban traska. Den andra, han sjunger second tenor” och hit till skolan kom han i fjor: kan sjunga, skrika och vr la sa. folk knappast kan tfila. Och liar i Julas kom let en an', forsdker sjunga om han kan; forsta has med dc andra, sft folk kail ej hoiioni klandra. Till sist kominer Elmer, en tjock figur, bail vralar precis som en ilslcen tjur; ja, sjunga, det gor han nog bra, •lien battre kunde det va . —P. Victor Hugo Sward ’15. THE ACORN 27 “Oh! but it is hard to write religious notes.”—Annie J. At the last faculty meeting Dr. Gordh was presented with a scarf pin. Prof, to Miss Finden: “What does the housekeeper make of yeast?” .Miss F.: Bread.” Axel Rendahl left. May 21, for Brand ford, Kansas, where he has charge of a church for the summer. We notice that Rev. W. Osborn, a former student, has closed his pastorate at Sauk Center. Minn., and will probably go west. Blistered hands were the order of the day. after the outing of the Alpha Beta society to Silver lake. Gunhild Hag $ trom Henry Thun E 11 Victor Perso N Mamie L I ndblom O scar Feltii Arthu R Hedberg Ellen Swan S on Vacation is before us with all its pleas ures and perplexities. It is hoped that all of the Academy students will enjoy the summer months and return refreshed next fall to again pursue their studies with added vim and vigor. Mr. Stallard, our science teacher, will pass the summer in the northern part of Minnesota. He has been engaged by the state to join a botanical excursion party that will study the flora of that region. Mr. Stallard will accept a fellowship at the University next fall and will do research work in botanical science under Prof. Clements. St rand berg is proclaimed the best speller in Botany class. Maude Ekman to Esther L:—“Esther, you’re as wid© east and west as I am north and south.” A metal box in which an incandescent lamp can be inserted for warming a bed has been patented by an Idaho man. Wonder if its Joe B. Miss E. Hamstrom from Sau Francisco, together with her sister, Miss L. Hamstrom from Minneapolis, visited at chapel and a few classes. May 17. Frank E., giving definition for electricity. Prof. Stallard said:—“Anything the matter with that, Mr. Thunell?” H. T.:— Yes.” Prcf. S.:—“What?” H. T.:—T didn’t hear it.” O. J.—“Oh, I forgot my picture again!” M. E.—“What do you want your picture l'cr. you’re not a senior! ’ O. J.—'Tin not a senior, but T am quite important anyway.” Esther Sun felt: “Don’t you like me best, Oscar? ’ Oscar: “No! Prof. A. J. W. in History:—“What other proofs are there that Nero was cruel?” Anna J. (solemnly):—”Hc killed his wife. ’ O. Felth to A. Hedberg: 'I perceive that you are going down fast. A. H.: “I perceive I am following in your footsteps.” O. F.: “You are not. mine are in the waste basket. A. H.: Oli. I haven’t got that far yet.” 2S THE ACORN Rev. Gideon Sjolander from Berwyn, III., visited school, on April 24, and save us a short talk at chapel. Dr. Lynch, a Methodist pastor from Rockford, 111., addressed the student body at the chapel hour Friday morning. May 24. He chose as his subject, The Culture of the Heart,” and his remarks were enthusiastically received. Dr. Lynch is in the city attending the Methodist world conference and we profited by his visit as well. Space does not permt us to dwell upon the excellence of his discourse but the students will remember the visit of Dr. Lynch for a long time. He told us that his friends have given him the name of the incurable optimist” and his line of talk surely substantiated their opinion. The annual field day will be held at Phalen Park. Races and games of all kinds will be the order of the day. It is expected that all will attend and have dinner in the park. The committee in charge is sparing no pains in making this day, the banner day of commencement week. The following speakers have visited the Academy this year and addressed the students at the chapel exercises: Dr. G. W. Davis, Rev. A. M. Locker, Dr. T. M. Hodginan, Dr. F. A. Cone, Rev. Swaney Nelson, Rev. G. Xylander. Rev. 1C. Lagerstrom, Rev. W. E. Risinger. Rev. C. Antonson. Rev. V. E. Hedberg. Rev. J. A. Swanson, Rev. A. .1. Freeman, Rev. G. A. Hagstrom, Rev. G. Sjolander, Rev. C. Win-gren, Dr. F. Peterson, Dr. H. East, Dr. E. Ostergren. Prof. A. A. Stomberg, Dr. R. O. Earl and Dr. F. A. Lynch. The Alpha Beta literary society met May 24, in the afternoon and elected the following officers to servo next year: Pres.. Elmer Anderson . Vice-pres., Rudolph Crook: Sec.. Esther Lundberg; Vice- sec., Milton Lind; Treas., Rachael Walden; Pianist. Mabel Lind; Auditors, Gust Carlson, Daniel Strandberg. SENIOR NOTES. Miss Ellen S. keeps smiling for Oscar's sake. Mr. Felth seems to like to wear some one else's ring, for he plays with it all the time. Miss Ellen S.:— L have some specimens of Art. Hedberg’s writing, so that I can tell when I get a letter from him.” Gun. H.: Art., do you want to see something swell? Art H.: Yes!” Gun.: Wet a sponge!” SOPHOMORE NOTES. Miss Anna Johnson is the poet of outclass. Although Mr. Strandberg lives in Minneapolis he seems more loyal to St. Paul. Miss Olausson has left us and gone upon her vacation. We hope she will have a good time. Elmer Anderson was late to History class May 4 because he was detained by important business. The Sophomore class of 10!2 lias become one of the most popular organizations within the school. There has been such an excellent class spirit manifested among its members. The year is drawing to a close and we leave our places for our successors to fill next term, and we feel confident that they will succeed. THE ACOKN Alumni Notes Walfrcd Anderson, ’ll, has passed his time teaching at Dalbo. He has found it most interesting. Miss Edna Skooglun and Alice Lund-holm 'll, have passed the year in St. Haul. They have not attended any school this term bht have confined their endeavors and efforts in the domicile atmosphere of their homes. Bethel Academy has been ably represented at Carleton College, Northfield, by Albert Dahly '10. He entered that institution as a freshman and at once became popular. He has been especially prominent in the work of the Y. M. C. A. and other Christian activities. Oscar Freed, ’ll, finishes his first year of a seven year medical course at the University of Minnesota in June. Oscar evidently thinks that the educational institutions of his native state are on par with any of their kind in the country, and we are glad to know that at least one of our alumni appreciates the fact that Minnesota stands among the highest in educational pursuits. The editor is in receipt of a letter from Carl G. Johnson 'Oh. now located at Silver Hill, Alabama, as pastor af the Baptist church in that city. He greets the students and friends of the Academy. He says that the climate and country is the lovliest in the world and that he enjoys the work in the Southland thoroughly. Mr. Johnson is preaching in both the American and Swedish languages and finds his time well taken up. We are glad to note that his health has improved during bis comparatively short stay of a year in the south. Joel Burkman, ’ll, is using the pedagogical rattan in Firth, Idaho. Mr. Burkman finds the West much to his liking. C. Tideman, ’OS, has the honor )f being a student -at Harvard University, and sits oil the benches whereon many of our illustrious men have sat and carved their initials. lie will be pastor of the Scandia church this summer. Mr. Tideman is one of our most loyal alumni. Paul Anderson ’ll, has finished the first year of the dental course at the University of Iowa. He tried to enter the U. of M. last fall but found that institution too crowded and hence had to seek another institution. Paul enjoyed his year at the Iowa school thoroughly. Messrs. Joel Anderson, Andrew Edstrom, Jonas Ahlquist and Jonas Larson, all or class of ’ll, hied themselves to Omaha, Nebraska, last fall and registered at the Creighton University of that city. To alleviate the sufferings of humanity, they all took up the medical course. Mr. Anderson returned to our city the 10th of May and is employed in the Swedish hospital. The remaining trio will make Omaha their headquarters for the summer. A Freshman went to Hades. To see what he could learn. They sent him back to earth again, He was loo green to burn. Jack:—Say, pal, tell me how to teach a girl to swim. Dick:—Put your arm gently around her waist and with your right hand softly hold her hand and— Dick:— Oh, come off, it’s my sister. Jack:—Rush her off the dock.—Ex. 1011 KOOT BiAIAL SQUAD 'I' I I IS A C O K X 3t During the school year which has just drawn to a close, a greater interest has been displayed in athletics than ever before in the history of the school. Last fall, foot ball was the main issue. During the winter, of course, very little was done except for the organization of a hiking club”. But after old Sol had thrown his warm rays into every nook and corner, the enthusiasm for baseball became unlimited. Some of this enthusiasm was lost however. Although the team was not in a financial condition to procure suits, we have maintained a team and played a few games. And, considering the first year in baseball, and the small size of our school, the results have been gratifying. The first regular game was played against the Elim Baraca team. May 4th Thunell started on the mound for Bethel, and had the Elim batters at his mercy. In the fifth inning he exchanged places with Peterson at third. The Elimites got on to his slants, however, and soon overhauled the academy’s lead. One feature of the game was the batting of Peterson. The final score was Elim Baraca 11, Bethel !). Batteries. Elim Baraca: Swensor. and Clemmens. Bethel: Thunell, Peterson and Skansc. A return game was played with the Elim Baraca May 11th, but then we took revenge. All of oar men played a snappy game throughout. Peterson caught for Betliei and kept the Baracas hugging the bases, and was there with the willow, getting a home run. Thunell twirled a superb game, and Elim made their scores on errors. The score was. Bethel 12, Elim 2. Batteries, Bethel: Thunell and Peter- son; Elim Baraca: Swenson and Swanson. On May lGth we tried to play Luther Seminary. We began the game with a crippled team. Thunell was not in form and Peterson could not hit safe in this game, and moreover, Luther Seminary was a fast bunch. They secured 10 runs in the first three innings, when Delaney went in to pitch and held Luther down to two runs more. The final score was: Luther Seminary 12, Bethel I. The regular line-up of the team has been as follows: A. Heiberg, capt.. 2nd base. H. Thunell, mgr., pitcher. O. Peterson, catcher. Axel Bellstrom, 1st base. Art. Bellstrom, shortstop. A. Skanse, 3rd base. D. St rand berg, center -field. M. Lind, left field. 6. Carlson, right field. V. Sward. A. Christopherson. Rev. V. E. Hedberg was recently elected president of the Twin City Baptist Ministers Conference. A farewell banquet was given in honor of Dr. Gordh, at the Second Swedish Baptist Church of St. Paul. Dr. Gordh has been a member of this church during his-stay in the Twin Cities. Milton Lind, Gust Carlson and Victor Sward were spectators of the sham battle between the cadets of the University ot' Minnesota and St! Thomas College, at Fort Snelling. May 20. T H E ACOR N Swedish Department Erik .Johan Stagr.elius var eu av Sveri-ges djupaste och mcst ursprungliga skalde-nalurer. Eliuru endast tretton ar gamma 1 vid sin dod. har han efterlamnat dikter av saregen lyrfsk skonhet och fftsrfng. Ofta bftra dock bans s nger prageln av en d.v-ster varkls sk dning. I smaltande toner tolkar han jordlivets intighet och langtar fr n gruset till en oversinnlig varld. En av dessa ar “Jorden ur samlingen “Liljor i Saron.” “Vem skapte dig si liiork, o moder, Sa tung och kali? Vem bjod dig grata dessa floder ett varldshavs svall? Ej trdstar glansen av din yta din sorgsna son. Blott harmed ar dess prakt; dar skryta blott ljusets ldn. Av rosor och av hyacinter din mantel ler. Men tanken endast natt och vinter darunder ser. liar uppe gycklar livets skara i menlos ro. Forruttnelse och maskar bara dar nere bo. Hftrt ar ditt hjarta. Ej det ommar for barnets lott. Kj blod i dina itdror stronimar metaller blott. Hur grymt med v ra kval du skamtar, med vart begar! Det brdst som efter siillhet flamtar du gold beskar! O son. ej m5rk jag skapad blivit, cj kail jag var. Den drakt din ondska at mig givit jag sedan bar. Se'n brottsligt du dig skilja UUit fr n ljusets Gud, jag natt och dag allena gr tit I sorgeskrud. Blott minneLs bleka krona sirar Mitt dunkla har, Nar jag din oskulds dOdsCesl firar var flyktig var. Ga, lielga du, pa nytt din vilja! Var a ter ren och silvervit som dalons lilja i m nens sken! Med livets Fader dig forsona! .Mot varlden strid fOr himmelrikets skttna krona, for dygdens frid! Da skall jag ater mot dig mysa; med gladjens namn (lu skall mig namna och ej rvsa lor moderns famn. Da, nar min sorgetid liar rarit som moln forbi, skall jag hnvo, vad jag varit, ditt Eden bli. 0, glads! Snart dodens legar foda de helga ax. Da skall jag hogt av karlek gloda som fordomdags, och hanryckt uppst till det mote jag lange flytt och bara i Gud Paders skote liana barn pit nytt. “JORDEN.” TH B ACORX 33 EN MAJMORGON. Ro'n majsol p liimmeln star och kysser bort sit niildt fritn lilla blommans kalk den tar, som sorgsna natten spillt. Och litet bi med framtidshopp six nnmtert surrav kring bland blonimor sma, som vaknat opp och sti i syskonring. Den gamla skew, forr sa mork, stixr klftdd i grdnan skrud och prisar nu med ask och bjoi'k 'i sakta susning Gud. Och livligt litet ekorrpar nu ekon prova pi, och nedanfdr en myra dra'r till stacken med sitt stra. Hur oskuldsfullt, harmoniskt, rent, naturen prisar dig. 0 leader kar! Sa liar du ment, sit vill du lara mig. —Victor Person. Religious Notes. Mr. E. Risinger has been with us two times during the last month. May 7tli he gave us a bird's-eye view of the work conducted by the Baptist Publication Society. May 17th he delivered an interesting address on “The Use of Graded Lessons in Sunday Schools . This completed the course of lectures which Mr. Risinger has given at Betncl Academy. These lectures have been very interesting and helpful and the studemts have looked forward to Mr. Risinger's visits. May 7th, Dr. East, who lias been a missionary in Haka Burmah, related some of his experiences from the field. This talk was very interesting. May lot It, we had the pleasure of seeing our School Board with us in Chapel. Victor Person preached in the Lund, Wis., Baptist church Sunday, May 19th. Mr. Person will have charge of the work at Lund during the summer. fn Si fry 34 Tllli A CO UN SCI ISXCE ROOM Exchanges Criterion: Your waste-basket department is certainly fine and it bolds some valuable material: it is wonderful what fine sug- gestions can be found in a waste-basket. During April the follow exchanges were received: Mirror, X-Ray, Wauona, Wash- burn Review. Oracle, Bethany Messenger. Criterion, Yahara, Luther College, Collegium Forum, Old Gold and Black, llui-siache and the Boononian. Yahara: Thank you for your kind sug- gestions in the March number! The Boononian: Your literary depart- ment is fine. If at first you do not succeed. Try again: Life is more than just one deed, Try again! Never stop with what you’ve done. More remains than you have won: Full content’s vouchsafed to none: Try again: —Ex. This being the last issue of the Acorn by the present staff, the exchange editor wishes to thank those who have been so kind as to exchange and give us good and sound criticism as well as suggestions, for the betterment of our paper. We would wish you all good luck in the future, hoping you will all visit us again next year. BETHEL ACADEMY ST. ANTHONY PARK, MINNESOTA Educational Institution of tine Swedish Baptists of America. ADMISSION. The Academy welcomes students of both sexes, regardless of denominational preferance. The second Semester begins Friday, February 2. when new classes will be organized. ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT. This departement offers three courses of study; the Classical, the Scientific, and the Philosophical. These courses differ mainly in the amount of language work required, and are designed to prepare the student for entrance into Minnesota University or any first class college. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT. This department offers advantages to those who are unprepared to enter the first years class in the regular academy. An extensive preparatory course is offered, especially designed for such mlnisteral students as are unable to complete one of the preceding courses, and whose intention it is to enter the Swedish Seminary at Morgan Park. MUSIC DEPARTMENT. This department offers courses or instruction in piano and violin. Pupils may enter as beginners or advanced players, the only requirements being earnest application and some degree of talent. CHARACTER OF THE WORK. It is our purpose that the work done in every department shall be only of the highest order. Each student is given every assistance so that his progress may he as thorough and as rapid as possible. We have a large and efficient faculty and are each year adding to our equipments. RELIGIOUS INFLUENCE. The atmosphere of the Bethel Academy is thoroughly Christian. The daily chapel services, the students’ weekly prayermeeting, the work of the Missionary Band, the Bible classes, all have an effective tendency in checking the literary worker' from losing spirituality. ACCREDITED BY THE UNIVERSITY. Bethel Academy is accredited by the University of Minnesota so that graduates from here are admitted to the University without examination. INFORMATION. In applying for catalogue or further information, address the Principal: — ARVID GORDH, Th. D. - - ST. PAUL, MINN. The Largest and Most Complete • Stock of Prescription Goods in the City. W Frank G. Danielson C. O. Danielson The Danielson Drug Co. THE PRESCRIPTION STORE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS Cor 24th and Central Avcs. Frank G. Danielson, Pres, and Gen. Mgr. Tri-State Spruce 33S: Tri-State Spruce 1499 X. W. East 9334 m Your Doctor's Prescriptions are Filled by Competent Pharmacists only. T. S. 6521 ’ N. W. 790 KESSLER GROCER Y CO. 2093 LANGFORD AVENUE ST. PAUL O. A. SEETEK Barber Shop BARBER SUPPLIES AND LAUNDRY 922 RAYMOND AVE. fred C. Erickson Co. DEALERS IN STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES N. W. Tel. Nic. 9941 Tri-State Tel. Center 3242 1229 EIGHTH ST. SO. X. Nelson T.S. Park 610$ C. G. Larson St. Anthony Park Hardware Co. HARDWARE. STOVES, PAINTS KITCHEN UTENSILS, BUILDER’S HARDWARE AND MECHANIC’S TOOLS TIN AND METAL WORK. HEATING AND VENTILATING 924 RAYMOND AVE. ST. PAUL American l ent and Awninn Co. C. M. RAWITZER, Prop. FLAGS. AUTO COVERS. COTTON DUCK. OILED CLOTHING. AWNINGS. TENTS. HORSE BLANKETS, SAILS, PAULINS, HORSE COVERS, WINDOW TENTS, WAGON COVERS, WINDOW SHADES. PHONE 1662 TENTS FOR REN rp PHONE 777 16-18 WEST THIRD ST. 307-309-311 WASH. AVE. N. ROTH PHONPS ST. PAUL, MINN. rrivneo. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. REPAIRING NEATLY DONE OSCAR L.. OLSON Ladies' and Gentlemen's CHILDREN’S SCHOOL SHOES S 1 K)hS A SPECIALTY 970 PAYNE AVE., ST. PAUL, MINN. O. M. Huestis, D. D. S. DENTIST 400 CENTRAL AVE, MINNEAPOLIS Liberal Discount to Students. X. W. Phone East 1975 Harry . Lunda JEWELER 119 CENTRAL AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS Expert Watch Repearing and Makers of line Jewelry. J. H. HERBST MEATS 1313 County Road. 946 Raymond PHONES: N. W. Mid. 1890 T. C. 6507. T. C. Park 7840. St. Anthony Park MODERN TAILORING IS DONE BEST BY TAILOR LEE he satisfies. Successor to Tallant MODERN TAILORING 38 South Fifth Street. Upstairs Corner Nicollet, Suits to order $25 and up. 12 per cent discount to students. 2 ou Cannot Ji ford to JT tss TJhis 3un THEREFORE Take a Kodak with you LARGE LINE OF LATEST MODELS. DEVELOPING, PRINTING, ENLARGING. 604 NICOLLET AVE., MINNEAPOLIS New York — London — Paris. East Side Floral Co. Sprays and Floral Emblems. Growers of Flowers and Plants. 1621 Adams Street IN. E. T. S. 0S2S Midway 5o J “Superior” Fuel Feed Co. J. J. HILL, Mgr. 2365 HAMDEN AVENUE, ST. PAUL. MINN. Hanssen Olsen The East Side Grocery GROCERS Company JOHNSON CO., PROPS. 521 CENTRAL AVENUE STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES AND MINNEAPOLIS FLOUR Phones— N. W. East 748 963 Payne Avenue, Cor. Case St., St. Paul T.-S. Spruce GGG Phones: N. W. Cedar 432S: T.-S. 20456 I’lI bring you flowers for weddings or any other occasions if you only say so. 618 NICOLLET AVENUE T.-S. Spruce 102; X. W. East 1570 The Lane Co. Incorporated HARDWARE, STOVES SPORTING GOODS 503-11-13 CENTRAL AVE. MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. United Engraving Company FOURTH AND CEDAR STS.. ST. PAUL 9th and 10th floors Globe Bldg. Respectfully solicit your patronage when you need high class Engravings at the right price. Half Tones, Zinc Etchings, Duo Tones and Color Plates, Illustrating and Designing Phone Cedar 6441. Wo do the Engraving in this Magazine. Residence Phone T. S. 6 106 Fhoncs! T. S. 64.3 N.W.2I36 BENSON’S M n. ■ — ■ ■ ■ I3ook Store 1225 WASHINGTON AVE. SO., MINNEAPOLIS. Students’ Favorite Store Large assortment of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, BIBLES, HYMN BOOKS, . FOUNTAIN PENS, Etc. Marriam Park Ice Co. Ice, VV'ood and Coal Best service in town for the money. T. S Phone 6462; X V Midway oS L OFFICE 2196 CHARLES STREET, Corner PHIsbury, ST. PAUL The Home of The Cox Ion Clothes' Everything Wearable for Men and Boy’s 401-3-5 Central Avenue, Minneapolis Apply to Mr. Elmer Anderson for students’ discount card. Bodeen-Sundberg Drug Co. PRESCRIPTION WORK A SPECIALTY. FOUR STORES: 329 E. 7lh St.; 1110 and 896 Payne Ave.; 879 Rice Street ST. PAUL, MINN. GOOD THINGS TO EAT. Seventh and Broadway. St. Paul, Minn. ELMWOOD MILK CO. Dealers In FANCY CREAMERY BUTTER AND STRICTLY FRESH COUNTRY EGGS Pure Milk and Cream from Inspected Cows Phone East 602 1913 CENTRAL AVE. 18 KARAT WEDDING RINGS CHAS. OLSON CO. IEWELERS 215 CENTRAL AVE. MINNEAPOLIS E. K. pottle. Prop. Tel. T. S. 1997 ST. PAUL BOOK EXCHANGE Books bought, sold and exchanged. Wo carry a complete line of new and second hand school and collcgo books. Lowest prices. Open evenings until 10 392 WABASHA STREET, ST. PAUL. BARBER SHOP Your trade is solicited and high class, sanitary work guaranteed. A. R. DESTERHOFF Carter and County Road, St. Anthony Park KARL L. FEISELER DkUGGIST 936 Raymond Ave , St. Anthony Park, Minn. Compliments of 7J. 7Jornbtom Sroccr 925 co Si., Si. fPaui HAVE YOUR WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIRING DONE BY F. 0. ANDERSON WHOLESALE JEWELER 16 North 7th St (Next to Schubert Theatre) P. A. J0HANS0N Fine Shoes PAYNE AVENUE, - ST. PAUL LADIES GENTS Patronize Your Neighbors HAVE YOUR CLOTHES MADE, CLEANED AND PRESSED AT THE New York Tailors 320 CENTRAL AVE. MINNEAPOLIS Prices Reasonable ACROSS THE STREET EVENSON YOUR DRUGGIST CARTER AVENUE AND CAR LINE Tel. Office Cedar 1293 Res. Cedar 6846 W. C. BRANDT LAWYER 1501-2 PIONEER BUILDING, ST. PAUL. ( WHY NOT ?) BILLMAN Ye Hardware Man 2504--6 CENTRAL AVENUE, MINNEAPOLIS. o][c iqi------ l[ ==3QT-:: 51|c±3oizDl[ol|cr ' ior |[cr mi--------5]fo D o D o n D o D THE MODEL CLOTHING CO. NICOLLET AT THIRD STREET Finest $15 Garments Ever Produced F this were an exclusive $15.00 store, we couldn’t show a better selected assortment than you will find here now. In fact, when you come here and see with your own eys how good these garments are you’ll hardly believe it possible to buy them for as little as $1 5.00. It wouldn’t be possible to buy them for this price at any other store in this city. It’s only because we sell thousands of them each season that we can price them at $15 instead of $20 to $25—the prices you’d have to pay for these garments at any other store. HOE 3 C 30E D C 301------ |[q1|C=30IZZ ||c 30E lot.. -. 5 [c ior z=51|c=30e=5]| — iqi -- l[czi511CTr3 :lz3oi-ior