Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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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.

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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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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.