Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1913 volume:

pbotos anfc Frames PHOTO STUDIOS HIGH GRADE PORTRAITS AND COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 25-27 West 5th St., St. Paul 527 First Ave. S., Minneapolis PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS MENTION THE ACORN. dOOn n OTHF sophomore clothes are the Ul UU vLUinCJ. KIND THE YOUNG MAN WANTS. MODERATE PRICES lets show you. A. Peterson Co. 229-231 EAST SEVENTH STREET ST. PAUL (“WHY NOT”?) BII-L-IVI VISI Ye Hardware Man Compttmonta of Dr. j. 2d. Ostergren 355 SPayne jfve. 5V. ZPau , 2f nn. 2504--S CENTRAL AVENUE, MINNEAPOLIS. !. B. Grant: Sons h ardware: Como Carlin-e and Carter Avc. BOTH PHONES: T. S. Park 6872. N. W. Midway 1625. Mrs. Lanthrop Jffome 5$a cery Connected with NOTION AND CONFECTIONERY Cor Doswell and Como. Phenes C. 0. GUSTAFSON T. S. 20924 W. FOG 11 X. V. Cedar 6140 7Jhe 27 inne ictha Dry C eanmg and ‘Dyeing Company 651 E. MINNEHAHA STREET ST. PAUL, MINN. Ladies and Gents Clothing a Specialty. REPAIRING AND ALTERING NEATLY DONE T. S. 20910 Olson Carlson Dealers in cUp to date footwear T. S. PHONE SPRUCE 403 421 CENTRAL AVE„ MINNEAPOLIS Mounds Park Sanatarium ST. PAUL, MINN. 'f horouglily equipped modern hospital for the treatment of all noncontagious diseases. RATES SAME AS AT OTHER HOSPITALS. For information apply to DR. ROBERT EARL, Pres’t PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS. Table of Contents LITERARY DEPARTMENT— Pago The Art of Conversation........................... 5 A Dream for Popularity............................ a The American Boy’s Opportunities ................. s EDITORIALS— A Closing Word.................................... X Bethel’s Future................................... 9 The True Optimist................................. 9 New Staff--...................................... 10 CLASS PROPHECY...................................... 11 CLASS HISTORY........................................ 13 GRADUATING CLASS OF 913 ....................1........ 14 CLASS OF 1913. Poem..... .......................... 15 SOCIETY NOTES— A. B. A........................................... S. P. B................... .......................18 Alpha Beta Literary Society ............t_____ __ 19 ACORN STAFF........................................20-21 PERSONALS ........................................ 22 SWEDISH DEPARTMENT-------- For en in gen Svea............................... 24 Ett forsummat Tillfa.ll© Aterlost ............... 25 ALUMNI NOTES........................................ 26 ATHLETIC ............................................ 28 WIT AND HUMOR........................................ 29 RELIGIOUS NOTES.................................... 32 EXCHANGES ........................................... 33 LIST OF ADVERTISERS................................... rriie Acorn VOL. V MAY 19 J 3 No. 8 % ART OF CONVERSATION. The art cf conversing correctly ancl pleasingly should he the aim of every person. What is more delightful ar.1 entertaining than an intelligent conversation carried on by people who have cultivated and developed their manner cf speech, it is true that seme have a more natural ability for speaking or carrying on a conversation than others hut nevertheless one may improve, and develope his speech to a remarkable extent. And he will also find that it will have a broadening effect upon the mind, as the result of coming into contact with more intelligent people. The truth of our statements should always be born in mind. People are often mislead, and made to believe things, or take for granted statements which they have heard other people mention and which are untrue, it would elliminate a great den! of unnecessary trouble, if one, in conversing regarding other people, on simple hearsay would investigate and find cut the truth of the matter before relating it to any one else. V.'e have possibly noticed during a con- versation people who insist on expounding all they know upon the subject whether it is desirable or not to the remainder of the party. This is one of the faults one must remedy if one desires to converse with people. One should learn to mention a thing without giving a lengthy discourse on it. unless it is desirable to your friends, or circumstances are such that you must discuss thoroughly. One can easily detect whether the interest in you is high enough to warrant your going Into any length on your subject. Also many people know very little about a subject, but nevertheless are able to converse a great deal about uninteresting matter which has no bearing upon the subject just for the sake of having something to say in the matter. These are the tendencies of a bore, ana if one is affected, it is very disagre-able to anyone in connection with them. Our conversation should consist of a variety cf subjects, so arranged that argument, tales and reason receive their due attention, but never allow them to grow uninteresting and tiresome to your u THE ACORN friends. In asking questions during a conversation, one should endeavor to ask such questions as would be of interest to your friend. Everybody is familiar with the fact that if a person is skilled or familiar with certain subjects he is desirous ot telling abcut it. Therefore our questioning should tend towards that ena. The value of being qualified to enter in discourse is great. One comes into contact with educated people, who have a broader and higher view of life, ana consequently take the sane broader view of life. A person who is able to converse intelligently and entertainingly is held high in- the estimation of his friends. Also a man or woman will find when they are able to converse with people intelligently that their happiness is far greater because of this simple accomplishment. Rueben Allen—'I A DREAM FOR POPULARITY. Mr. Low came home from work later than usual. He hurriedly sprang up the stairs and closed the door behind hlmselt with a bang. After hanging up his coa: and hat he seated himself in a chair at the window and drew out from his pocket the evening paper. He seemed ill at ease and after a few moments he threw the paper aside in disgust and stared out or the window. The draperies of the door from which he recently entered were drawn aside and there stood a pleasing, motherly looking woman, who at once would he taken for Mrs. Low. She stood there motionless tor some time and seemed to he admiring the scene before her. Presently she walked over to the window greeted him and told him to come for supper. Around the table sat three children, Roy, a youth of twelve, and two girls, Lillian and Iris. Lillian was much the same nature as her mother while iris was rather proud and haughty. She was more graceful and in the eyes of many the more beautiful. The silence at the table at last was broken by the voice of Iris. “Father did you have any luck today? Did he not say he would raise your salary?” She received no answer but the expression on his face told the story. Oh, what will become of us?” she said. Mrs. Low looked reprovingly up at Iris but said nothing. When the supper was finished the children went to an entertainment while Mr. Low went to the club. When Mrs. Low was left alone she took up her work-basket and seated herself in a rocker and began to sew. She seemed very much troubled. It is certain that the behavior of iris and the husbands gloominess caused her much unhappiness. Presently Mr.' Low came home; the children being still out, he drew up a chair to her and said. Gertrude, every- thing has gone wrong for me. I have always had good plans for the future. 1 never dreamt of living such a common place life as this. I spoke to the Manager today about raiding my salary. He merely answered, When our men deserve more, they receive more.’ It was no use to argue.” Here the conversation was interrupted by the voices of the children who had returned home. Ray and Lillian were in perfect delight over the entertainment but Iris was not. She come up to her mother arid said. “Elvina Peters was dressed just beautifully tonight. I suppose that is why she is so popular. I've worn this gown until its almost ancient and t might as well stay at home hereafter ror all that I am noticed”, and without waiting for an answer she marched haughtily frem the room. Poor child”, exclaimed the father. I THE ACORN 7 wish I could supply all her wishes. Surely our daughter is as beautiful as Elvina Peters.” • Bui , replied Mrs. Lo v, “Elvina is a sweet natured girl”, and then she caught herselt as if she has spoken too much. Two weeks have passed and Mr. Low has given up his position. Alter ransacking the town he receives another for which he is promised twenty dollars in a short time, but finds to his sorrow that he exchanged better for worse. Everything was darker than before. His next pay envelope was marked sixteen dollars and fifty cents. It would be impossible to describe the feelings that came to this proud man at the sight of this. He strolled listlessly toward home, bringing the sad news to bis wife. She tried to appear hopeful and said, “Well we win have to make the best of it. John.” When Iris, who had been sitting in a further corner of the room, looking over the last issue of The Ladies Home Journal , heard these words, her hope sank and she burst into bitter tears. The parents were astonished, they did not know she was there. . Presently Key came up with some letters for his father. After he had opened a few, he opened one from New York. It was from Thomas Curtis, his college friend. It said that the writer together with a few other men, were planning to buy out a certain paper and issue a paper calied The New York Star , and that he wished and hoped that he also would come to New York. One evening as Mr. Low returned home from work, his wife met him at the gate. Her eyes were swollen trom crying, she was pale and nervous and in her hand she held a letter edged in black. Mr. Low stopped short at this scene. lie could not imagine what had happened In so short a time. She pressed the letter in his hand and threw herself down upon a hammock that hung under the trees a few feet away. After Mr. Low had read the letter he leads his sorrow stricken wife into the house. They talked some ot her departed father. '1 he fam.ly mourned lor the departed. Another letter came to her a few days later. '1 he contents of this letter, were the last words her father had said while in life. He had granted her long desired pardon and to show his love for her. lie had willed her a portion of his possessions. She was happier than she had been for many months. In regard to the money, it was decided that it be invested so as to bring back the greatest profit. That evening Mr. Low wrote a letter to Mr. Curtis, confidentially saying that he would like to become a member of the New York Star and that he would be able to give a few thousand toward it. The next week the Low family was m a great stir, trunks were being packed and all was in exciting commotion. Iris could not realize all these new conditions. She now saw popularity before herself. But Roy and Lillian were not desirous of parting with their dear old home. After four days they arrived at New York. The family was greeted by Thomas Curtis and the other members of the New York Star. They were entertained royally at the home of these men. Mr. Low and Iris enjoyed themselves to the fullest extent. Within a short time, the Low family had secured a large circle or friends. Iris was steadily rising in ‘popularity Her father tried very hard to bestow upon her all the requisites of good society. Now she was engaged to the dashing son of Mr. Curtis. She had pleasant dreams of some day becoming the mistress oi the Curtis mansion. Mr. Low by the service of his handsome features and noble bearing soon won favor cf all and was destined it seemed to become a man- of influence in his commun- 5 T HE ACORN ity. Mr. Low saw that gradually “The New York Star was losing its popularity. The members of the company were forced trom time. to time to draw up large amounts from their own personal savings. Mr. Low's face showed the same wearied expression that it had held berore. He had received little or no income l'or some time and his private expenses were accumulating fast. Meanwhile it become evident that the “New York Star was failing. The company met, but nothing could be accomplished. No one was willing to advance the payments which were needed. Mr. Low, Indignantly arose and left the room. He seated himself on the sill of one of the windows and looked down over the city. As he sat there recollecting all that had happened, he heard the other men coming down the hall, they were talking loud and fast. He heard Mr. Curtis say, “I was in hopes we could have gotten more from Mr. Low, but now that that has failed, we must let the paper fall. T myself am so poor that I soon expect the Curtis mansion will be taken from me. But I have tried to conceal my own state until after my son’s marriage.' Mr. Low had received enough information. If that was to lead a popular life then he cared nothing for it. He now saw what shame he had drawn over himself. Half of his wife's money was gone. He said nothing of his troubles at home, but Mrs. Low watched him carefully and seemed to see that all was not well. The next week there was no New York Star Issued, it was announced in THE AMERICAN BOV The American Boy is one who is surrounded with many opportunities. In the first place, if he is the son of a rich man. he is able with the financial aid of his father, to procure an education of wide range and which shall he of great benefit to him in the future. On the other hand, the other papers that it had fallen out of existence. Mrs. Low and Iris knew nothing of it bet'ere, because Mr. Low could not break the bad news. Mr. Curtis and his son- Arthur called in the evening. AH assembled in the parlor, liis took her usual place at the piano and Arthur stood at her side. Mr. Low and iMr. Curtis were conversing together. Finally their voices were raised and it was evident that they were quarreling. Mr. Low told him he had overheard his speech and that he did not need to hide his wretchedness from him any longer. Great excitement followed. iris was carried senseless from the room. Mrs. Low followed. .Mr. Curtis and his son Jett very much chagrined. When Mr. Low returned to his wife. Iris had recovered. She said. Father I am glad that you failed in the business and saved me rrom disgrace. Mr. Low said he was tired of leading a popular life and would gladly return to his former condition of living. Mrs. Low said she had never wished to leave it. she loved the simple, honest lire. The glad news was brought to the children, who like their mother never wished to leave it. Mr. Low cleared his bills in New York after which the Low family returned to their former home. Iris and her father had grown weary of leading a popular life. With the remainder cf Mrs. Low’s heir, he began a small printing business of his own. It was a costly lesson , he was often heard to say. but well worth it. —Esther Lundberg 13. S OPPORTUNITIES. if he is the son of poor parents, who have not the means by which he can get an education, he must work hard for what little knowledge he is able to get and make the best of it. But it is not always or.- account or Concluded page 32. THE AUOKN The Acorn Knicivil ns second class a-.nttor October 20th. 1000, at the Post Office of St. Paul, Minn., under the Act of March 3rd, 1870. Subscription Price- SOc per Year AH articles contributed to the Literary Department should he addressed to theEditor-ir.-Chlcf, and all business communications to the Business Manager. Bethel Academy. St. Anthony Park. Winn. STAFF Rudolph Ij. Crook 13. .E lltor-lii-Ch.cf Oscar Peterson 13. . .Associate Editor Peter Oriuist ’13... Arthur Relstrom ’ll . .Advertising Mgr. Annie Johnson ’H... ..Religious Notes Ruth Swanson ’ll Henry Voting 'IS.... .Milton Lind '13 Axel Bclstrom ’15.... Andrew Skanse ’In.. . . Esther Sunfelt ’15... fS T c FT ? r 1(911 — . w. — This number of the Acorn concludes the work of the present Staff. During the year the first five issues were published exclusively by the A CLOSING Acorn Staff. The Fresh-WORD. men-Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors have assisted with the last three respectively. The Staff would have wished to publish a larger paper but have been forced to limit themselves to a comparatively small publication on account of financial deficits. We wish to thank our subscribers and advertisers for their cooperation and we entertain the hope that they will in the future patronize “The Acorn.” Thus when our friends have helped us to swell the subscription list to the one-thousand mark, the natural result will be a better and a larger Acorn. Bethel Academy's future is bright, it is with great appreciation that we notice the attitude our friends are taking toward our school. Our denomina-B ETHEL’S tion is more and more FUTURE. awakening up to the fact that schools similar to Bethel are today essential. We feel indebted to those who have labored and sacrificed for the school’s interest. What more, we are assured that with such loyal friends Bethel Academy is sure of a rapid growth in the near future. At a meeting of the school board held Monday evening, May 5, it was unanimously decided to immediately make arrangements for the opening of the next school year. This was in harmony with the decision of the Baptist Conference which gave the board power to arrange about. l(j THE ACORN the school until further was decided about its future. We, as students, certainly appreciate this early move on the part of the school board. Last year when we left the school it was with dark forebodings: should we again be privileged to attend our beloved school; during the vacation, months the same feeling prevailed: some procured catalogues from other institutions to be prepared for the worst- But when the suspense was the greatest a friend. The Bethel Academy Catalogue, came as a relief. again welcoming us to school. It is the most sincere wish of the Editorial that many young men and women will make use ot this opportunity by coming to Bethel next Fall. “Ali is for the best, ' is the motto ot the optimist. “All is getting worst,” says the pessimist. The saying, As a man thinketh, so he is,” can THE TRUE with its full meaning be OPTIMIST. applied here. If a man views the world with his limited mental powers and then thinks he sees the evil conquering the good, he will naturally go down a step together with his thoughts. The true optimist instead will find that the creation of Cod is perfect for the final elevation of humanity. One who habitually looks upon the bright side of life and sees ultimate good in all things will strive to attain that end. He sees in- all trials, sufferings, sorrows, the means by which God helps man to renounce the evil and to think and do the good. It- is essential that we have optimistic views of the world, our surroundings, out-friends. yes. and even ourselves. We have no right whatever, and it is to our loss, to even in our thoughts harbor any evil concerning a friend, for who can judge a man? It is encouraging to see the various movements afoot today, that emphasize these facts in their work. We need true optimists, incurable optimists, who can rejoice over the fact that they are living and who can see thru the veil of time to an ultimate perfectness by Divine Help and Guidance. Wednesday, May 21st, the Alpha Beta Literary Society convened to elect officers for the next school year and at the same time the - following were NEW choosen to serve on the STAFF. Acorn Staff: Editor-in-chief. Darnel Strandberg '14; Associate editor. Silona Finden T4: Business and advertising manager, Victor Larson ’15; Assistant advertising manager, Chas. Themanson To; Circulation manager. Victor Sword To; Swedish department, Frank Rehnstrom To; Athletics, Oscar Dahi-strom TG; Society notes, Theresa Thorn blom T4; Alumni notes, Sigrid Hedberg T4; (the Alumni Association will also have a representative on the Staff); Exchanges, Ruth Larson T4; Personals. Anna Johnson T4, Henry Young T4 and Jenny Hedberg T6. May your work be crowned with success. SPECIAL NOTICE. The past year has been the most successful in the history of the Missionary Band. This has been true financially as well as otherwise. The band has taken in during the past year $25.SO. Not seeing where this money could be invested better, the band has decided to set this money aside as the beginning of a building fund for Bethel Academy. Who’ll he the next? We wish to express our most sincere thanks to faculty and students of Bethel Academy and friends for the beautiful floral offerings and sympathy given us during the bereavement of the death of wife and mother. Mr. Thornblom and family. THE ACORN 11 CLASS PROPHECY. One morning in Hie latter part of May, the mail man handed me a letter which bore a St. Paul postmark. For years I had been away from the Saintly City and only now and then did I receive any news from the Twin Cities. When I opened the letter, out dropped an invitation to the annual alumni banquet of Bethel Academy. Not since 1913 had I attended an alumni banquet and now to my great joy I found it possible to journey back to my Alma Mater. In the northern part of Canada, news from my class mates had not reached ine often, and now while on the train 1 sat pondering about them and found to my great astonishment that I had lost track of the most of them. Suddenly my soliloquy was broken by someone calling close at my elbow, Peanuts, popcorn, peanuts. popcorn!” Oh, that voice. I would have known- it among a thousand. it could belong to no other than Milton Lind. For a while he ceased calling peanuts and popcorn, and we had quite a chat. ‘‘I never had this occupation in mind.” he said, but lately I discovered that I had quite a voice an-d so I chose this means of developing it. I am going to spend another year on the train and then I am going to enter a conservatory anil have it train-sd. 1 then asked Milton concerning the other members of the class and he said that he only corresponded with Mr. Crook and so he didn't know anything definite about the most of them. He then handed me a letter sent from Peking. China. Milton continued down the aisle and I began to peruse the letter. Mr. Crook was as droll as ever. One paragraph ran thus, toil ask me. why I ever went to China. Well you know that yellow was always my favorite color and so naturally I chose the yellow race to work amongst. At present I am teaching geography lo a large class of Chinese and they have become so enthusiastic about America that two of them are very desirous of sailing for U. S. and furthering their education at Bethel Academy. ’ The train sped cn. and ere long I found myself in the crowd pouring into the Union Depot at Minneapolis. I felt like Rip Van Winkle after his twenty years sleep. Everything was changed. 1 was at a loss where to take a car, and so l stepped up to ask a policeman. Car for Retliel Academy,” he said, that’s easy. They’re running special cars for the banquet to-night. Take any Bethel Academy car and you’ll get there. I'll be there as soon as I get off duty. I gasped, and just as I boarded the car 1 recognized the accomodating little policeman as Peter Cqulst. The car was packed with people, but l recognized no one. However, soon a penetrating voice reached my ear, “If 1 have to fight for this until I am a hundred years old, I will not give up. I have spent ten years in awakening the nation to the fact that the day is not far hence when women will arise and demand their rights. When I have gained my cause m America I am going to England to use my influence there. They have struggled—” Bethel Academy, called the conductor, and as the speaker arose from her seat I was not at all astonished to recognize Esther Lundberg. Bethel Academy , Oh! what a grand institution. We recognized it as the building in-reality which a former student once dreamed it to be. Soon we found ourselves in the dimly lighted banquet room. ”1913 class this way- called the usher. In a few moments I was seated with several of my classmates at the table. Soon the clatter of knives and forks ceased and the President of the Alumni Association arose and called for order. “The first speech this evening will be by 12 THE ACORN Clarence Erickson of the class of '3 3. As you know he is travelling in the interest of Bethel Academy and doubtless his speech will be well worth listening to.” He arose, began speaking and succeeded in holding the attention of his audience for an hour and a half. Loud was the applause that followed. Mr. Erickson then seated himself at the piano and played The March of '13.” his latest composition. While he was playing I turned to Fred Johnson, who had, during the greater part of the evening discussed public ownership. In the course of our conversation he informed me that he was acting as instructor at the Agricultural School. 1 thought, probably he was teaching the value of music, and great was my astonishment when he told me that he taught practical farming and chicken raising. Later I was informed that his course was the most popular in the whole school. Before the next speaker was announced I was called to the phone, and soon 1 heard a voice say. This is Frank Erickson, I am sorry, that as secretary of the class, I am unable to be present tonight, but my wife is cleaning bouse and I have to stay at home and help her. However, I received a letter from Olivia Johnson to-day. As you know she went to the Phillipines. Some time ago she met an. aeroplane agent who convinced her that his airship was the best ever made and wished her io set sail with him. Olivia’s ambitions, as you know, have always been high, and so I guess she consented. “Within three days.” she writes, we landed in the heart of Africa, and here we are both engaged in doing missionary work.” This bit of news interested me very much, but T was equally anxious to find out how Frank had fared. In answer to my question he said, Why. 1 am en- tangled somewhat in political affairs. ! ran for president last fall on the democratic ticket, but 1 was defeated. However, I am going to run again in 1923. I wished Frank better success asid hung up the receiver. When I returned Oscar Peterson was delivering an address on Words’. i found he was saying that the great need of the present generation is a better rhetoric. So I took upon myself the stupendous task of giving to the world a book, dealing with the art of prose composition. The trouble with the present day student is his inability to use words with more than one syllable. Without gasconading I wish to say that I believe this accomplishment of mine will be greatly appreciated by the essay writing student.” His speech was splendid, it showed us all the limits of our vocabulary. While Mr. Peterson was speaking 1 noticed a dignified looking fellow rapidly writing shorthand. My curiosity got the better of me, and so I turned to Miss Lundberg, .who sat on my left, and asked her who the silent man was, for he had scarsely said a dozen words during the entire evening. “Why, she exclaimed, don’t you recognize Reuben Allen? He is always to be found at all social affairs because he is society reporter for the St. Paul Dispatch.” Just at this moment the President oi the Alumni Association arose and announced the banquet at an end. As J went home that night I tried to think what was the most pleasing feature of the evening and came to the conclusion that the knowledge of the fact that the members of the class of 1913 were all launched on successful careers, was the most delightful of all. Ruth Swanson—T3 THE ACORN 13 CLASS HISTORY. Rudolph Crook.—It was in the Land of the Midnight Sun that Rudolph Crook, our class president, first began to adjust himself to his environments. He was born in Bjornesteiv, Sweden, April 20, 1892. Becoming dissatisfied with life in the Old World, he decided to emigrate to the United States, the shores of which he reached Sept. 12, 1901. His first place of abode was in Winne Boujoun. Wis. Later he moved to Lake Nebagamon, Wis.. thence to Stillwater, Minn., and finally to St. Paul. Mr. Crcok learned his a, b, c's under the ferule of the Swedish schoolmaster. He attended school in Sweden for two years, and spent seven years in the public schools of America. Beginning in the rail of 1910, he spent three years In mastering obstacles at Bethel. While in Bethel he has distinguished himself as a faithrul student, athlete, president of the Alpha Beta Literary Society and Student Volunteer Band, and Editor ol the Acorn. During vacation he has worked as elevator operator, machinist apprentice, painter, and has also done contract work on ice boxes. Mr. Crook has chosen as his favorite flower, the Lily-of-theValley. His motto is: “If you know you are right, do it.” He expects some day to take up foreign missionary work, and intends to continue his studies at some university, specializing in medicine. Ruth Swanson.—On Jan. 1, 1S92, the world was startled by the vociferous laughter of a bright-faced little girl, who made her appearance at Coon Creek. Minn. This little girl soon took a liking to the Windy City and turned her hack thither. But she did not stay very long, and was soon back in Minnesota, where she first resided in. Minneapolis, and later in North St. Paul. After two years In the country school, Ruth Florence Swanson, for that was her name, entered the public schools of Chicago, where she learned to multiply. Aside from that she has received all her education in Minnesota, having attended the Prairie Star School, and the Garfield School. Beginning in 1908, Ruth spent one year at the South High School in Minneapolis, then went back to the farm and came to Bethel in 1910. Miss Swanson has been prominent in Society work, and is especially interested in the study of Physics. She has dis- played distinct abilities as a prognosticator. Her favorite flower is the Sweet Pea. and her favoiite saying is “Don't Worry.” Reuben Allen.—A very modest little boy is Reuben Allen. He arrived in St. Paul, Minn., on the ninth of June, 1S92. After a residence there of two years he gathered his possessions together and set out for St. Anthony Park, where he has resided over since. He has spent his spare time in making himself useful about his father s grocery store. The time came on when Reuben must begin his education-, so he entered the Murray school as a freshmen, remaining there only four years, however. He then finished his elementary course in the Baker School. Mr. Allen arrived in Bethel 1909, but remained only one year. After a vacation of- one year however, he decided to come back, and so he resumed his course in Bethel in the fall of 1911. After two years of faithful work he decided he would graduate with the class of T3. Mr. Allen lias been too busy to decide which was his favorite flower, but Indications seem to point to. the pansy. His motto. “Silence is golden,” is well chosen. Next Tall we expect to meet Reuben at the U. of M. Continued page lf . GRADUATING CLASS OK 1913 THE ACORN 15 CLASS When on the path of life we onward tread And meet its pleasures, share its sorrows, woes, A place reach where you one moment stop And there consider what you gained, what lost. Thus man is prone by ups and downs to know What destiny the morrow gives to share. A group, I know, who thus their tools layed down To recollect their years of pleasure, joy That they in Bethel will this year conclude: A worthy band, eleven numbered strong. If you with patience listen to my words I’ll introduce the “11)15” class. Let me present now first to you Our steward, loyal, honest, true; Debate he can with might and main Thus Frank Er'ckson e’er will remain. A lass with smiling, genial face With prophets great does keep apace; In physics she oft won her fame Ruth Swanson is this maiden's name. A Minne’politan did come Last year to make our Beth'l his home. On violin he surely can play That’s what friends of Fred Johnson say. A calm, sincere lad have we A second German shark is he; In future years you well may hear Of Reuben Allen. The business seer. To the foreign fields this Fall First graduate will answer call To service noble, calling dear; Olivia Johnson, may thy way be clear! Wc speak of executives great Of men of words, of their known fate. Let me put no less a name When I describe Pete Oquist's fame. Among fair co-eds, happy, bright One stands for suffrage, wrong or right. In loud debate defends her cause Thus Esther Lundberg gets applause. OF 1913. But who is that debater, clear That athlete musician to fear? 'Tis Oscar Peterson whose aim Is work on foreign fields to claim. Once president of S. P. B., Who paths of roses likes to see, Was Milton Lind, our senior true, Our editor who makes things new. A youth we have with thoughtrul looks Whose talents are not bound in books, Since Mozart Second he is named; 'Tis Clarence Erickson, scholar famed. One senior still we wish record Let modesty his name bring forth; The conductor of this great band Is Rudolph Crook, thus ’leven stand. Thus ’leven strong we are now advancing From Bethel most beloved school we know. “May e’er your light shine bright for many youth Who needs thy help, thy soothing care, thy warmth To well prepare for trials and fights to com© As he thru life must make his ’portant run. Dear class, our colors fly of brown and gold Reminding slumbering world that years of work Are like the Autumn’s brown gain crowned with gold. Let not the power lie untouched, unused. That knowledge which you these years derived, But let a thirsting world these blessings share. Adieu, dear school, schoolmates, most beloved friends, We thank you heartily for comfort, cheer That you in Bethel many years have shown. We thank you, teachers patient, loyal, true For timely word of cheer when defeat was near We thank you all, may you prosper, farewell � JG THE ACORN CLASS HISTORY (Continued from page 13) Esther Lundberg.—Miss Esther bund-berg, the jolly orator and debater, is said to have begun playing jokes on her sisters in Minneapolis, the 9th of May, 1391. After graduating from the Longfellow school of Minneapolis in 1910. Esther entered South High School the following fall. But having heard the good reports emanating from Bethel, she remained in Hight school but one year, and entered Bethel in 1911. Here Miss Lundberg at once distinguished hersedf as an English student, and Society worker. Her favorite study, however has been Swedish, which seems to have had a remarkable fascination for her studious mind. The A. B. A. and Alpha Beta societies have profited by her literary contributions. While attending Bethel, Miss Lundberg has been asserting her pedagogical inclinations by teaching a Sunday School class in the Bethel church of which she is an enthusiastic member. She has chosen the violet as her favorite flower, and as her motto she has chosen. “Virtue is the health of the soul.” Fred Johnson.—The musical circles of Minneapolis, sat up and took notice, on Nov. 29, 1S93, and they have remained in that position ever since. Looking for the reason ye find it revealed on the recorder of the Cradle Koll Department of the Elim Sunday School. The date referred to is the alleged birthday of U. Fred Johnson, who as a violinist puts even Ole Bull in tlio shade. “Ferdie,” as he is usually known, attend, ed the Holland School, of Minneapolis until he reached the fourth grade, then he went to Sheridan School, and thence back to Holland after one year Having graduated from the Holland School in 1905), he felt the need of further education, and so entered East High School of Minneapolis in the fall of 1909. He decided to come to Bethel in 1913, ana joined the Senior class. Mr. Johnson, aside from favoring the Alpha Beta, and S. P. B. societies with violin solos has also taught violin as' well as played in various orchestras. He has been a hard working student. The Rose is his favorite flower, while the words most frequently rolling over his lips are: “Oh, we should worry.” Mr. Johnson expects to take up the study of medicine. Clarence Erickson.—The Socialist party suffered a severe set-back, and the cause of Municipal Ownership received a fresh stimulus when Clarence Erickson, pianist, mysteriologlst. and economist, began to philisophize and lay plans for the amelioration of social evils and political corruption on the 18th of April, 1S95. Clarence was born in Minneapolis where he has resided up to the present day. He received his early education in the Prescot School in Minneapolis. Realizing that he could never accomplish much without a high school education, he went to East High School in Minneapolis. He came to Bethel in the fall of 1912. His favorite subjects have been Civics and Physiology. In regard to his future occupation Clarence feels inclined to think that it is nobody’s concern but we understand that his highest ambition is to be a Sky Pilot, and we wish him success in this venture. His favorite flower is the white Carnation, and his “most choicest” expression is “Do you suppose you will ever be of any consequence in the struggle tor existence?” Olivia Johnson.—Miss Olivia Johnson began her eloquent orations in Str ngm la, Sweden, some time during the nineteenth THE ACORN 17 century, just when we have been unable to determine. She attempted to disappear beneath the waters of the river Br skne upon two different occasions but was foiled in the attempt. Here she received her early education and was admitted to full membership in the State church of Sweden. Becoming dissatisfied with the slow life in the Old World she joined the immigrant rush and told the conductor to stop at Berwyn-, 111., U. S. A. He very kindly did so, and here Olivia camo into contact with the English language which she thot was a terrible jargon of sounds. We are glad to relate that B. A. has altered this opinion. The next stopping place was Chicago, and then followed Kansas City, and thence to Minneapolis. Miss Johnson heard the call to foreign missionary work, and graduated from the Baptist Missionary Training School, before coming to Bethel. While attending Bethel she has worked at sewing, washing, cooking, waiting on hungry mouths and nursing. She has been accepted as a missionary and will depart for the Philippine Islands next August. Miss Johnson’s favorite flower is the Lily-of the-Valley, and her motto is, Dare and win.” Milton Lind.—The youngest member of the class first began to resent opposition in Bloomingdale, S. D., on Nov. 24, I8y6, where he also spent the first few years of his life. In 1901 he removed with his parents to Strandburg. S. D., where he began school and quickly revealed his studious inclination. Next he attended school at Lake Nebagamon, Wis., for three years, after which he finished his public school education at Dalbo, Minn. Milton Lind (for that is the name of this traveler) next turned his face in the direction of Bethel Academy, where he arrived in the fall of 1910. Here also his powers as a student have been in evidence. but how he has been able to get his lessons, nobody knows. But we do know that he always had them. At the same time has shown himself to be a voracious reader, for during the three years at Bethel he has read more books outside of class work than any other student who has attended Bethel from its earliest days. He has distinguished himself as an athlete, speaker, and society worker. His favorite flower is the Lady-Slipper, liis motto, ‘‘Don’t fret about tomorrow,” while his favorite pastime is either napping in class, or surprising his teachers by being about. Mr. Lind expects to continue his education at some university. Peter Oquist.—Away over in Sweden, whence so many of the world s great men have come, a certain chunky youngster began constructing air castles, and wood castles, as early as 1889. But the conditions in Sweden were such as to render this work tedious and unremun«rative, consequently alter a laborous struggle or four years, Peter H. Oquist, known to most of us as a carpenter and sanitation advocate, departed from the land of his ancestors, seeking a better shore, which he found in. Minneapolis, Minn. Thinking a change advisable, he took a claim near Mille Lacs Lake, in 1896. Mr. Oquist’s early education was somewhat limited, but he longed for knowledge, and so in 1909, he set sail for Bethel and now after a four year’s struggle with algebraic tangles. Chaucer” etc., he can look back with disdain upon all hindrances and say, After the labor, the reward.” Mr. Oquist's choice flower Is the Swedish Lily, noted in this country for its rareness. His motto is, Peace at all events.” Mr. Oquist expects to continue liis studies at somo university. We understand he intends to prepare for the vocation ot stump-pulling. THE ACORN J8 Frank Erickson.—December 15, 1891, was a great day in the history of our country, for on that day' Frank Emil Erickson was born in Ramsey County, Minn. When Frank was five years of age he began to go to the little red school-house, just like the other little boys. He kept this up until he was fourteen years old, then went to work on his father’s farm for some time. He took a course in the School of Traction engineering S. A. U. M., graduating in 1909. After this Frank went to work at steam-fitting and engineering, but his thirst for knowledge increased until he could stand it no longer, so he entered Bethel in the winter of 1911. He has been a very hard working student. The Acorn'' never had a more aggressive Business Advertising Manager than Mr. Erickson. He has served in various capacities of trust, viz., president of A. B. L . S., Athletic Association and S. P. B., and Steward of the Boarding Club. He has distinguished himself as debater, scientist, and Swedish student. Mr. Erickson has an abundance of class and school spirit, and can always be depended upon to be loyal to his Alma Mater.” His favorite flower is the Carnation. His motto in all things is, Be brief!” He expects to continue Ills studies at some college of engineering. Oscar G. H. Peterson.—Early in March in 1892, when nature receives a new impetus of life, Joliet, a town of Illinois, received a new impetus of life, Oscar Peterson then first made his appearance on this planet. This was the 9th of March, but Joliet could not hold our hero more than two years, for then this free spirit of the prison city struck out for the plains of Nebraska and made the burgh of Oakland his home. He heard the pedagogic stick soar over his head from his sixth year until 1907. The next three years he labored zealously on his father's plantation, but this soon grew tedious and the Nebraskan plodded his way to Bethel. Here he soon distinguished himself as scholar, singer, athlete, debator and preacher. He has held the gavel in the Missionary Band and the S. P. B.. and when we think of a secretary or of any committee Oscar Peterson’s name always looms to our mind. During his last year at Bethel he has taught an evening class in St. Paul. Whenever we visit his room we are confronted by his slogan which he has posted on the wall Take the noise outside.’’ He has chosen for his favorite flower The Bleeding Heart.” Oscar will continue his studies at some college or university next year. His ambitions are noble and high, as lie is planning to go to the foreign mission field after a few more years of preparation. A. The last meeting of the girls society for this school year was held Thursday afternoon, May 13, 1913. A short spicy program was rendered which presented clearly the loyalty and enthusiasm of the mem- B. A. bers as when they were called upon to give impromptu speaches. Miss Esther Lundberg served as critic and served very well; her keen wit and didactic criticisms are always well received. After the pro- THE ACORN 19 gram a short business session was held and the- following officers were elected to serve for the coming shod year: Presi- dent, Theresia Tornblom; Vice President, Sitona Finden; Secretary, Annie Johnson; Sergeant-al-Arms, Constance Olson; Pianist, Sigrid Hedberg. The year 1912-13 has s. P; The S. P. B. society has always been a liv© society, and it is more alive now than ever which is clearly manifested by their activities of late. On the evening or the 26th of April Bethel Academy was arrayed in a manner it had never been before. This was the evening of the S. P. B.'s annual open meeting. To state that the evening was a success is unneses-sary, for you need but meet anybody who was there and he or she will tell you that they had never enjoyed an evening as much as they did this one. The following program was rendered: 1. Violin Solo—Traura der Serinerin (Labitsky).........W. Fred Johnson Miss Myrtle Wernstrom Assompanist. 2. Invocation .........Frank E. Erickson been the most successful year in the history of this society, due to the faithfulness of the officers and the loyalty of all the members. We sincerely hope this spirit will prevail in the future, for then this society will prove a benefit to ail whom it comes in contact with. B. 3. Address of Welcome..O. Milton bind 4. Business Session. 5. Selection........'. ..S. P. B. Quartet 6. Declamation ........Chas. Themanson 7. Violin Solo—Habanera, from Carmen (Bizet).............W. Fred Johnson Miss Myrtel Wernstrom Accompanist. 8. Speech........Prof. H. C. W'ingblade 9. Declamation... .Oscar G. H. Peterson 10. Selection-............S. P. B. Quartet Refreshments. Humorous Entertainment. At the meeting held May 21st the following officers were elected to serve for the first month of next school year: President, Henry Young: Vice President, Chas. Themanson-; Secretary-Treasurer, Paul Dahlberg: Sergeant-at-Arms, Victor Sword. ALPHA BETA LITERARY SOCIETY. During the last month the Alpha Beta has held three meetings, one of which was held at the home of Misses Hedberg. The program consisted of musical numbers, rendered by Fred Johnson, the s. P. B. Quartet and by Prof. Eric Holm of Sweden. The music was elevating to the heart and charming to the ear. Those present will not soon forget the impression made by Prof. Holm's celestial music and inspiring song. Miss Swanson did much to keep up the humor of the evening by giving a review of the happenings during the school year. The Alpha Beta Literary Society wishes - to extend then-hearty thanks to the hosts of the evening, for the refreshment and hospitality we enjoyed. At the meeting held May 31st the fol-lowiny officers were elected to serve for the first semester of next year: President. Victor Larson; Vice President, Sigrid Hedberg; Secretary. Sitona Finden; Vice Secretary, Ruth Larson: Treasurer. Daniel Strandberg; Sergeant-at-Arms, Chas. Themanson; Pianist. Constance Olson; Auditors, Chas. Hodne. Andrew Skanse. The Alpha Beta has been a great success thru-out the year and with this able corps of officers in the lead there is no reason why this society should not go on from prosperity unto prosperity. I ESTHER SUNFELT A. CORN i y ESTHER LUNDBERG ARTHUR BELSTROM PETER OQUIST AXE!. BELSTROM HENRY YOUNG STAFF RUTII SWANSON SI GRID HEDBERG 22 THE ACORN ©Ml -- fl.W. iiM +4 f C -- Mr. Anton Pearson has left for Chicago during the month. Mr. Abraliamson and Mr. Klingzelle have left for their homes, Omaha, Neb., and Lansing. Iowa, respectively, in order to get nn early start in the summer's work. We are- glad to welcome Miss Westhng among us ag ini Rev. Tingley of the Olivet Baptist church delivered a splendid address to the student body on “Shirking your responsibilities. Rev. .1. A. Swanson of the Bethel Baptist church followed Rev. Tingley’s line of thought in a most splendid manner. Dr. Kerfoot, President of the Ham line University, spoke to the students in chapel. May 1st on the need of preparation before entering into your life work. We appreciate very much all such visits. Mrs. John Hagstrom from St. Paul treated the students to refreshments on the afternoon of May 1st. Rev. Hydehn from Trollhattan, Sweden, and Rev. Hagstrom from St. Paul, visited our chapel exercises on May the I-lth. We were favored by speeches from both Rev. Hagstrom and Rev. Hydehn. Rev. Hedberg from the Elim church was out to our chapel exercises on May 13tli. Rev. Hedberg brought two visitors from Sweden, namely, Rev. Claesson and Mr. E. Holm, the latter one of the world's greatest guitar players. We were favored by several splendid selections by Mr. Holm. . Rev. Vingren visited our chapel exercises on May 9th an-d took us out of the Indian Ocean. We were then brought to the Chinese Empire and the different modes of travel at the time when Rev. Vingren was missionary in that country, were pointed out aiwl explained to us. It was all very, very interesting. The father of Mr. Frank Erickson recently underwent an operation and is on the way to recovery, we are glad to say. Mrs. Thornblom, mother of the Misses Dora and Theresia Thornblom. recently left this earth for the reward above. They have our deepest sympathy, in their be-i eavemen-t. Prot. Theodore Reimstad gave us a talk rn music, and sang several songs for us, May 22. We were glad to have Victor Person with us May 24tli. Mr. D. H. Haglund of Rochester, N. Y., gave ns an interesting talk at chapel May 15th. Mrs. Frederic Hughes talk on Safety” at chapel service this month was full of gcod suggestions. She showed how most accidents on the street and elsewhere are due to lack of watchfulness. THE ACORN Dr. Hodgman, President of Macalester College, paid the Academy a visit this month. Our Physical laboratory has been added to this month by the gift of a large static machine from the Mounds Park Sanatorium. At the Bethel Academy reception. May 5, after many enthusiastic talks, the Board decided to boost Bethel Academy more than ever. So say we all! Reverends Paulson, P. Alfred Peterson. Okerlund and Bjorkquist paid the Academy a visit on May 16. We were glad to hear . their inspiring talks. The following speakers have visited our chapel exercises during the past year: Chicago: Rev. Okerlund. Rev. Peterson. Rev. Erickson. Wisconsin: Rev. A. Paulson. Omaha: Rev. J. Ahlquist;-- Worthington: i Rev. Bjorkquist. Minneapolis.: Rev. Vingren, Rev. Hedberg, Mr. Ball. Rev. Tingley. Mr. C. H. Smith. Dr. J. N. Leuker, Rev. Louck. Oscar Feltli, Di Frank- Peterson, Rev. Swanson. St. Paul: Prof. Stal-lard,: Rev. Hagstrom, Rev. Adolph Olson. Rev. • Cowgill;i Rev. Locker and Locker, Jr., Rev. 'Blowers, Rev. Antonson, Rev, Eklurd, Mr. and Mrs. Algot Peterson. Dr. Davis, profesor at Macalaster College, Dr. Kerfoot, president of Ilamline U., Mr. Mac Farland . superintendent of St. Paul missions. Grass Lake; Rev. Soneson. Los Angeles’: Mrs. F. Hughes! Rush City: Rev. O. S. Lindberg. Virginia: Rev. Peterson. Red Wing: Prof. Morton. Oakland, Neb.: Mr. and Miss . Arlander. Cambridge: Rev. Berglund. Ohio: Rev. Dahl uist and son, Alfred. Senloc, Sask., Canada: Rev. E. Morril. Rockford; 111.: Rev. ; J. Alfred Ericson. Sweden: Rev. Claesson. Mr. E. Holm, Rev. Hydehn. Prof. T. Rcimcstad, Miss Larson, Miss Fredeen and Miss Holmquist from Mine- 23 apolis have favored us with solos at our chapel exercises. . [ We are always glad to have speakers and singers at our chapel exercises . We hope that these friends may visit us again and we wish to thank them ri ost heartily for their visits. May 3 we had the pleasure of having Nels Toneson, ’09 with us. Mr. Andrew Edstrom, '11, paid us a visit the past month and gave us an interesting talk on “Sleep ' May 3, Adolf Olson, '10, pastor or Bethany Church, was ordained. Jonas Ahlquist, '11, made his appearance May 16. and spoke on Higher Finance. Frank ErickSon. Reuben AIlEn. Esther LuNdberg. Milton Lind. Fred JOhnscn. PeteK Oquist. OsCar Peterson. Rudobph Crook. : OliviA Johnson. Ituth SwanSon. , . Clarence ErickSon. Upon the invitation of the faculty the seniors met at the Radisson Hotel, Minneapolis and later had an enjoyable spread which will be long remembered. Thanks for the pleasant afternoon. The Student Volunteer Band has donated a number of missionary hooks to our library, namely, “Life of David Livingstone” by Blaikie, “Life of Adoniram Jud-son”, by Edward Judson, “Henry Martin , by George Smith, “Memoirs of David Brainerd , by Sherwood, “The Call, Qualifications and Preparation of Candidates for Missionary Service”, and “The Foreign Missionary”, by Brown. Thanks- Hope others will follow their example. 24 THEACORN Under aret har Svea fyllt en betydelse-full plats i skolverksamheten i Bethel. M nga larorika moten har h llits, varest den svenska kulturen har behandlats och genom dessa har manga aven lart att vi, s som svenskar, behova icke skammas for det svenska namnet utan heDre vara stolta darover. Vid vftrt sista mote invaldes tjansteman for skoiaret 1913—14. De foijande invaldes: ordforande, Victor Sword; vice ord-forande, Frank Renstrom; sekreterare, Victor Larson; kassor, Emanuel Smith; och ordningsman, John Wik. Vi onska dessa framg ng i detta arbete och m det kara svenska sprdket bliva mera kant genom deras arbete. THE ACORN 25 ETT FttRSUMMAT TILLFALLE ATER LOST. I norra delen av Vastergotland, en halv timmes vag frftn Van-crus skogbetackta strand, liggcr en liten trevlig stuga gomd av en vacker tradgard. Hela omgivningen nr obeskrifligt naturskon med dess prydli ga tall , gran- och bjddkskog. Emelian frukttraden synes den rodmaiade bvgg-naden med dess vitm lade horn och dess tegeloetackta tak. Stugan ar ej stor men allt synes sa trevligt. De nyharkade gan-garna, de skona syrenbuskarna och biom sterrabatterna, Ja, hela omgivningen ar nog att gdra en fortjust i den p en gang. Ldtom oss gd in. Allt dr snyggt och 1 ordning; dar vid fonstret ar en soffa. pa andra sidan ar en- hog sang och dar vid ing ngen den stora oppna spisen, den upp-tager nas tan hela vaggen. Dessa med ett bord och n gra stolar utgdr moblcringen. Fast ringa hur liemtrevligt kans det ej! Jamte detta rum ar det tvi andra. ett kok och baste karcmaren, som var asido-satt fdr frammande. Har bodde en familj av fyra, fra Anders och hcnncs barn, Karl, Elsa och Johan. Fru Anders hade varit en utmarkt hustru men nu var lion anka. Hennes man hade dott genom en olycksliftndelse fdr atta ar sedan da den yngste var blott ett och ett halvt ar gammal. Det hade varit hart for modern men lion hade lyckats att halla vargen frUn liemmets dorr med moda och stor uppoffnng. Sent och bit-tida arbetade modern for sina barn. De-ras val var hennes liv, och driven av dcnna obeskrivliga karlek sit var ingen uppoffring for stor och ingen tjanst for ringa. Tidigt om morgonen var modern uppe. hela dagen arbetade lion fdr bar-nens val och anda langt inpa natten kunde man se modern sittandc vid dot svaga lampskenet med sitt arbete. Hon var all-tid till tjanst, hjalpande barnen med deras laxor, deltagande i deras lekar. Sedap de smU huvudena blivlt trdtta, sa flck modern lagga dem ned till Vila efter de tillsanimans last den kara barnabonen “Gud som haver barnen kar o. s. v” Eyck-liga barn, som har en sadan moder! Tretton ar ha fdrflytt. Karl hade fun-nit det lilla hemmet for tringt och hade farit till Amerika. Ja, det kara hemmet var ej nier. Tre Ur efter Karl reste, lam-nade den karleksfnlla modern familjekret-sen for att mottaga sin belbnlng. Elsa arbetade nu i staden och Johan for en gammal granne. De tre syskonen hade bestamt att motas i deras ganila kara hem an en gang. De beslutade att gora sa via midsoramar. Det var en harlig midsommardag ua syskonen samlades inom de niintiesrika vaggarna, dar de hade funnit beskydd sa manga Ar. Naturen syntes frojdas 6ver den konina sommaren men de tre syskonen voro bedrovade och deras lijartan voro fyllda av djup kansla da de sago deras barndonishem. Efter de i tystnad hade betraktat hem-met s utbrast Karl: “Men vad ar det som fattas, jag tycker att allt ar sa av-stert?’ “Allt Ur sig likt, men ett saknas, var nioders vanliga anlcte!” svarado Elsa. “Du har nog ratt i det, Elsa, det ar allt for sant att man ej saknar eiler runt varderar nagot forran man har fdrlorat det”, sade Johan. “Ja, aldrig varderade jag hemmet fulit forran jag fick komma ut i varlden. Vi hade visserligen ett kart hem, se hur gar den dar sftngen: ‘Mitt hem ar sa ringa'. Elsa lUste: “Mitt hem ar sU ringa, dess dorr ar sa lag, men aldrig en karare boning jag sag kring hela den grdnskande jorden. Car lever mitt minne. dUr fdddes mitt hopp, dar larde jag blicka till himnielen opp och iilska mitt hcmland i norden.” 26 THE ACORN Efter att tankfullt ha betraktat orden sade Johan: “Just sfi ar det. O, om jag blott hade tankt mera pfi delta da min mo-der levde. Nil kan jag intet gora att Devisa hur kar och dyrbar hon har varit for mig.” “Icke sfi, Johan, vi kunna annu pa nagot satt visa vfir respekt och karlek for vfir moder. En kort tid fore jag lamnade Amerika firades en hogtid, ‘Modrarnes dag’. PS denna dag buro var och en en vit ‘carnation’ sfisom ett hedersbevis. Det var en god id 5.” Ja, men jag vet ett annu battre salt att gora detta”, sade Elsa med kansla. Lfitom oss varje dag hava var moders hoga och fid!a mill for oss i minuet. Pa Stan vi ej hava v r moders trostande ord, mfi vi handla som hon vore standigt vid var sida.” Det var allvarliga kanslor som grepo de tre unga syskonen.. Nu kom deras moder annu livligare for dem. De p mindes huru de i unga fir bojde knfi tillsammans med henne; huru hon hade last ur familje-bibeln for dem. Deras ogon fylldes av Eden Valley, Minn., May 17. A year has passed since I graduated from Bethel Academy. The year has been full of revelations, especially in the observance of mankind and their faults, foibles, frivolities and faiths. As was emphasized in Bethel that the building or character was the uppermost duty of an individual in whatever walk of life, I find that the words are strikingly true. In spite of the fact that the present generation is money mad and apt to measure t rar, deras hjartan overflddade. Dessa voro oforgatliga stunder. Under rain vistelse i Amerika sfi, knnde jag fly de starkaste frestelser nar jag tankte pfi min moder — var det ej Tope-lius som talar om vfir moder , sade Karl. “Jo, i hans stycke ‘Min moder ; sa star det: Och dock hon foljer med sina tankar det vilsna barn, som i varlden vankar, och hennes bon, som er. angels iackla g r klart framfor oss, nar stegen vackla, och lyser vagen med Kristi tro och banar stigen och bygger ho. “Fast vfir moder fir ddd sfi har jag er-farit detta. Tank om vi blott kunde uppnfi vfir moders ideal!” Det var en betydelsefull stund. Innan-de lamnade det gamla hemmet, sa bojde de knfi. och anbefallde deras vfig fit Cud, bedjande om hans hjalp och ledning. Med beslutsamma och latta hjartan lamnade de tre syskonen sitt barn-dorashem. Rudolph Crook—'13. a man by the amount of figures to which he can sign, his name on a check, character takes precedence when it comes to tne valuation of a man's worth to his community and fellowmen. I am to pass the summer at home in Viking, Alberta, Canada, and will leave May 20th. With well wishes for every student ana instructor, I am truly yours for the success of Bethel, Henry G. Thunell, '12. THE ACORN REV. ADOLF OLSON Pres, of B. A. Alumni Association. 27 Though yet comparatively young. Bethel Academy has a strong and promising alumni force. A number of these alumni are completing their education at institutions of higher learning; others arc doing successful work in the ministry, teaching, business, or other callings of life. Almost without exception the Bethel Academy alumni show a warm interest for their Alma Mater, a thing not to be wondered at when wo consider the fact that Bethel has given an asset and an impulse -to their life that no other school in the world could have given. The Alumni Association of Bethel Academy, organized two years ago, is as yet not a money making body, but neverthless it has decided to award a scholarship, granting free tuition, to the most deserving student in Bethel next year. The names and present addresses together with occupation of the alumni are given below. Ahlquist, Jonas, ’ll. Student. Creighton. Med. College, Omaha, Nebraska, Andersen, Joel, ’ii. Student, Creighton Med. College, Omaha, Nebraska. Anderson-, Paul, '11. Student, Dental Dept., Univ. of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. Anderson, Waif red, ’ll. Teacher, Dai bo, Minnesota. Rurkman, Joel, 'll. Teacher, Firth,. Idaho. Dahlby, Albert, TO. Student, Carlton College, North field, Minn. Danielson, Walfred, TO. Office work, 2529 Territorial Road, St. Paul, Minn. Edstrom, Andrew, ’ll. Student, Creighton. Med. College, Omaha, Nebraska. Edwall, Nathanael, ’ll. Pastor, Swedish Bapt. Church, Providence, R. I. Erickson. Andrew, ’09. Student, Dental Dept., Univ. of 111., Chicago. 111. Felth, Oscar, 'll. 2912 22nd St. South, Minneapolis, Minn. Freed, Oscar, ’ll. Student, .Med. Dept., Univ. of Minn-., Minneapolis, Minn. Res.. 1219 Seventh St. South. Haglund, Esther, ’09. G97 Cook St., St. Paul, Minn. Hagstrom, Gunhild, T2. 1154 Jessie St., St. Paul, Minn. Hedberg, Arthur, T2. Office work, t SV 13th Ave., N. E., Minneapolis. Minn. Hedblom, Peter, 09. Contractor. 3112 Harriet Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Hopkins, Mrs. Bert, ’09, 82 Canora St., Winnipeg, Man. Johnson, C. G., ’09. Pastor, Swedish Rapt. Church, Silver Hill, Ala. Larson. Jonas. T2. Student, Creighton Med. College, Omaha, Nebraska. 28 THE ACORN Lindblom, Mamie, 12. Teacher, Fairmont, Minn. Lundholm, Alice, ’ll, 693 York St., St. Paul, Minn. Nordstrom, Ernest, ’09. Well Business, Wausau, Nebraska. Olson, Adolph, • ’10. Pastor, Bethany Swed. Bapt. Church, St. Paul, Minn. Res., 2539 Territorial Road Palmquist, Leonard, ’OS, Oakland, Neb. Pearson. Victor, '12. Student, Macalaster College, St. Paul, Minn. Res., 1479 Hague Avenue. Swanson, Ellen, ’12. Student, Macalaster College. St. Paul, Minn. Kes., Gladstone, Minnesota. Swanson, Judith, ’10, Gladstone, Minn. Segerstrom, Stuart, '09. Office work, M. St. L. Ry. Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Res., 326 East 17th St Skooglun, Edna, '11.1105 Jessie St., St. Paul, Minn. Soneson, Nels, ’09. Pastor, Swedish Bapt. Church, Braham, Minn. Thunell, Henry, ’12. Associate Editor, Eden Valley Journal, Eden Valley. Minn. Tideman, Carl. ’08. Student. Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. In certain respects we can say that the year 1912—13 has been our most successful season in athletics. It is true, we had no football team last fall, but then we entered upon our first year of basket ball. In baseball we have had better success than in preceding years. Up to date we have won- two games out of rive played, and we have two more to play. Manager Peterson early issued the can for volunteers and the results were gratifying. After a few practises in which barrels of enthusiasm and “Pep , were displayed, we took on the St. Anthony Park team for a practice game. Ilodnc was on the mound for Bethel, and Peterson worked behind the bat. while Lee and Marcus, did the heavy work for St. Anthony Park. The score was 7—3 In favor of Bethel. Our second game was with the Lyndale Cubs, of Minneapolis, on our grounds, April 19. The Cubs went home that evening, beaten to the tune of 7—6. Batteries: Bethel: Hodne, Peterson, L. C. Bissonett and Lowring. The Minnesota Aggies, a college team, were taken on for the third game, April 30, which we lost on their grounds 10—1. The battery was the same as in the Lyndale game. Hum bolt High School, St. Paul, were next in order. We played them on their grounds May 13. and last, 12—1. May 16th we journeyed out to St. Louis Park, and played the High School out there. The game was played with a wet ball on a muddy diamond, and we came' home with another bad defeat in our necklaces. 14—3 was the score. Our regular line up was as follows: 1 b. M. Lind: 2 b. O. Dahlstrom. Capt.: s. s. A. Skansc; 3 b. Art. Belstrom: c. O. Petersen. Mgr.: p. C. Hodne: 1. f. D. Strandberg; c. f.- H. Young, V.. Larson; r. f. C. Erickson, R. Crook. T H E A COR N MD CLASSED. A Freshman, one who is supposed to look up to everybody. A Sophomore, one who tries to be something that he is not. A Junior, one who needs a magnifying glass. A Senior, one who receives his walking papers. There i$ a $mall matter which Some or our $ub$crlber$ have Seemingly forgotten. To u$ it i$ nece?$ary in our bu$ine$$. We are modest and do not wi?h to Speak about it. Miss Sigrid Hedberg declared that to be in love is to be dead. Are we permitted to draw conclusions? Henry Young—Oh I see. A parasite is a living thing that lives on another, and a saprophyte is a dead thing that lives on another. Freshman—Is the Junior one of the “400’? Sophomore—Yes, indeed, he is one Of the ciphers. Prof. W. in English IV.—Consider the different steps in a boy’s life: First he wants milk, second he wants some small playthink, third he wants a top, fourth he wants a tricycle, fifth he wants a bicycle. sixth he wants an automobile and seventh an airship. Ur. Life's Formula—Love a little, spurn a little, give a little, laugh a little, cry a little, chaff a little, sigh a little, work a little, play a little, shirk a little, pray a little. Grin a little, scowl a little, chin a little, howl a little, use a little, take a little, loose a little, make a little, run a little, lag a little, pun a little, brag a little. Walk a little, roar a little, talk a little soar a little, weep a little, breathe a little, sleep a little, grieve a little, mope a little, prate a little, hope a little, wait a little. And future generations of our world ot wee can do no more than lollow Life's Formula above. What is Space? the teacher asked, The trembling freshman said. 1 cannot think of it right now. But have it in- my head! Ellen G.—What is the name of Potifar's wife? Frank R.—Potimor. “Move inside, gents!” cried the conductor. You’re breakin’ the rule, standin' on the platform here! “Some of them ain’t, piped up a little man. They’re standin’ on my feet. Mr. Young is especially fond of hardtack on Thursday evenings. We wonder why? Miss W. waits on the table then. 30 T H 13 A C O R N Teacher to Axel Belstrom, coming to class after roll had been called: “We thot that there was something missing but we could not tell what it was.” H. C. W.—Cordiality is a good word, more the warmth of the heart. Oscar I).—Is love heat then? Prof. A. J. W.—In German II.— Ich liebe dich.” What does that mean? You’ve heard that, have yon not (looking at Miss Ruth Larson). Teacher:—Discuss reflex action. Mr. C. T.—Sitting on a tack. Miss L.—“What is a sulci (a fissure of the brain)? Mr. Skanse—“Space.’’ (Evidently a Junior’s brain is different from other brains.) Why is it that Mr. Crook lias a large shot-gun hanging on- the wall of his room? To keep out the guineas, perhaps. Mr. M. L.—Victor, what is that you have hanging upon your wall? Mr. V. I.—That is a heart that I received down in Elim (after attending a bazaar). Miss Mildred Skcoglun has received a new name, namely, Aun-t Milly. The Acorn congratulates. Mr. C. H. in Phys.—I make a motion that Mr. Erickson procure an eye and a brain. Prof. A. J. W.—A man’s testimony in a murder case will be questioned if he saw the deed thru a window-glass. Mr. O. P.—Will they accept the testimony of a man who wears glasses then? Miss Larson in Physiology—“The eyes seem to be the organ most used.” . Miss Sitona F.—“They are not. The mouth is used just as much.” It has been noticed by the Freshman that Mr. Young is getting gray hair. We wonder why? Is it because of worry over his lessons, worry over the Junior class, or for his future? A new brewery had sprung up in the town and the brewer asked a judge if he had tried his brand. The judge replied:—“No. but I have tried many men that have.” 'readier of Physics:—What is the United States standard in money? Physics Student:—The dollar. Teacher:—Yes, and they divided it up into dimes and cents afterwards so that we would all be able to get some. We realize the truth of this statement: Almost everyone is willing to pose as a total abstainer when it comes to work in (ho spring.” Dr. Kerfoot, of Hamline University, told us in his chapel speech of a steamboat which President Lincoln once spoke or. This steamboat had a six foot whistle and a four foot boiler and every time the boat whistled it would stop. As he told us of this engine we thot of the Juniors, of course! Mr. F. E. E.—You can’t study immediately before a meal as you are too restless. Miss L.—Oh I see, that depends on what you expect for dessert. Miss L.—Mr. Peterson, explain a bruise. Mr. O. P. explains bruise. Miss L.—Oh my! That reminds me or Johnson’s dictionary. Miss S. F.—If I only sleep six hours some night 1 am always cross the whole next day. Miss L.—We would judge by that that you sleep quite a bit. THE ACOKN 31 There are meters of accent And meters of tone; But the best of all meters, Is to meet her alone. Gym. Instructor—Have you taken a shower bath? Freshman—Oh no, sir. Is one missing? Cape of Good Hope—Sweet Sixteen. Cape Flattery—Twenty. Cape Lookout—Twenty-five. Cape Fear—Thirty. Cape Farewell—Forty. Teacher. “Who was the tirst man?' Head Scholar. “Washington; he was the first in war, first in—” Teacher. “No. no; Adam was the first man. Head Scholar. “Oh, if you’re talking ot foreigners. I s’pose he was. Irritable schoolmaster. “Now, then, stupid, what’s the next word? What comes after cheese? Dull boy. “A mouse, sir. Miss Lindberg. What is to be done with a bone not in the right place? Oscar Dahlstrom. “You should try to get it back in place again. If you can't do it yourself take it to the doctor. Miss Lindberg. “What relation has the nerve system to the other systems of the body? Miss Witzel. “The relation is the same as the telephone is to the wires.’’ A. J.: “Why didn’t all the Latin people have the same declensions? Ruth S.: “Yes, why didn't they have only one word to stand for everything? Then we wouldn’t have had to study so hard. Ruth L.—“A draft went hurt you unless you get it in the neck.” R. S.— What's that card for? Annie J.— It's for taking notes.” R. S.— What do you want to take notes for when you don't sing. Miss Ruth S.: “O, I wish I knew something! THE GUILTY PARTY. .Judge sternly—To what do you attribute your downfall? Culprit—The first drink that I ever took was the one you bought me when you were trying to get my vote. A PIOUS TASK. Johnny, what are you doing? Johnny—Tryin’ to teach the fish in this here creek what they'll get if they bite on Sunday. As a gentleman passed two colored men who were in the midst of a heated discussion. he overheard these words accompanied by wild gesticulation:—“I did not say ‘Is you ain't,’ I says ‘Is you is.”’ Anna J. in history: “I like Charles XII. Miss L.: “Why? A. J.: “Because he was a Swede. She Is right. Doctor:—“Well, how are you feeling today? Patient-—“I have trouble in getting my breath Doctor:—“Well, we ll soon stop that. Miss Lindberg: “Miss Johnson, ask someone a question about History.’’ A. J.: “I don’t know anything myself.” There are only two “Frank men i Swed. II. T H E A C O K N 32 Religious Notes. When we review the religious work or tlie past school year we feel gratified that it has been with a zealous effort that each student has taken an active part In the work of the Missionary Band. The weekly prayer meetings have been well attended and an enthusiastic spirit has been predominating thruout the entire year. The .Missionary Band has conducted no less than, fourteen meetings during the school year at various Young People Societies of both American and Swedish churches of the Twin Cities. Oscar Peterson has been one of the active members of the Band.. He has held services at Lake Johanna, and lias preached the gospel during the last month once at Sauk Center, and twice at Skan-dia. Herman Anderson has conducted meetings at Albert Lea, and will this summer serve the church at Lake Sara, Minn. Frank Renstrom has accepted a call to the church at Jessie Lake, Minn. At a meeting of tho Student Volunteer Band held May 15, the following officers were elected for 1913—14: Victor Swora, President; Esther Sunfelt, Vice President, and Ellen Gustafson, Secretary. Three of the volunteers will graduate this year, one will leave this Fall for the Philipines, her future place of work. The other two will continue their studies next Fall at some other school. There will still be left at strong group of volunteers and may many more hearken to the Macedonian call Come over here and help vis.” THE AMERICAN BOV'S OPPORTUNITIES. (Continued from page S) means that one can receive an education. There must be application applied to the studies and thereby must the whole of the text or problems be mastered. Not only is application to studies necessary but it is also necessary to get a square deal out of all the other opportunities which are afforded the American Boy during his life. But in order to apply oneself to the opportunities later in life one must learn to apply oneself to the opportunities which are present in early life such as their studies while at school. Men often speak of the fact that they do not get a square deal, but the reason is that they have not applied themselves to their work and the opportunities for doing certain things which have been afforded them. The world is full of opportunities; but they are only beneficial to those men who are willing to grasp and make the best possible use of them. Men who are the most successful in their enterprises today are those who have grasped every chance that has come within their reach and have benefited themselves as well as others. By square deal is meant, getting out of every opportunity the best that it has in store. But one does not always get the best that the occasion has in store because everything that one gets out of anything is exactly equal to that which is put into it in order to receive any benefit or advantage of the opportunity. There are oportunities open to every American boy and if they are grasped and taken hold of in the right way and used to the best interest and advantage, each American boy shall have assured himself a square deal. Fred W. .Johnson—T3. WHAT OTHER SAY ABOUT US. The Olivian. Olivia, Minn.: “The Acorn , St. Anthony Park always favors its readers with good stories and also abounds with real humor. Wauor.a. Portage, YYis.: The last few issues or “The Acorn , Bethel Academy, St. Anthony Park, Minn., show great improvement. The Crescent, Moorhead, Minn.: Neatness ana order are distinct qualities of “The Acorn from Bethel Academy. Minn. We would suggest, however, that the.table of contents be placed elsewhere than on the from cover. It detracts somewhat from the otherwise so beautiful cover design. The cuts heading the different departments are novel and suggestive. “The Acorn is beyond all adverse criticism and is as a whole a fair representative ot academic journalism.” The Ahdalnvagan, Grand Uapids, Wis.: “The Acorn, St. Anthony Park, Minnesota. —We enjoy your paper. The Swedish department looks good. We wish that we could read It.” The C'rimsom Rambler, Tonkawa, Okla.: “‘The Acorn’, St. Anthony Park, Minn.: Your paper is good, but why not have more exchange notes?” Junior chant: “Lives of seniors all remind us. We should strive to do our best. And departing leave behind us Note-books that will help the rest.”—Ex. Thursday, May 29, the Senior class journeyed out to Silver Lake and there spent a most enjoyable afternoon. The silvery waters of the lake were ofter disturbed by the splash of the oars of the skillful pilots. - 34 THE ACORN List of Advertisers BAKERY: Airs. Lanthrop. Abiamson Baking Co. BARBERS: A. 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Half Tones, Zinc Etchings, Duo Tones and Color Plates, Illustrating and Designing Phone Cedar 6441 We do the Enyraving in this Magazine. Office Phones: Cedar 7664 T.S. 12S1 Itcs. Phone: T.S. 21092y j • Walter C. Brandt LAWYER 1009-1010 Commerce Building P. A. J0HANS0N Fine Shoes PAYNE AVENUE, - ST. PAUL S. J. RICE, Tailor, Ladies and Ger.ts Pressing, Repairing and IF YOUR EYES REBEL, SEE UBEL French Dry Cleaning. Como Carlire and Carter Ave. North St Anthony Park, St. Paul, Minn. 478 WABASHA STREET ST. PAUL, MINN. O. E. LARSON, UNDERTAKER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER OFFICE, 1911 CENTRAL AVE. T.S.Phone Spruce 782. Minneapolis, Minn. 18 KARAT WEDDING RINGS CHAS. OLSON CO. JEWELERS 215 CENTRAL AVE. MINNEAPOLIS Miss Florence Fredeen Instructor in ' DICE, PIANO, HARMONY, EAR TRAINING, MUSIC, HISTORY, AND MUSICAL ESSENTIALS. 2217 27th AVE SO. T.S. Cal. 307. MINNEAPOLIS. Maple Leaf Grocery MRS. A. L. ANDERSON, Proprietor. 459 PIERCE ST. T.C. Tel. Spruce 640. 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