Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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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.

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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

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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.