Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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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.

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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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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.