Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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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.”

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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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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.