Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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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.

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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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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.”