Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1914 volume:

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Transfer Fuel Co. arc now located at 2240 CARTER AVE. We make daily trips to St. Paul and Minneapolis. Trunks to or Jrom depots 75 cents. Also have large Vans and competent men to do your moving. Park Phones—N.W. Midway 3897; T.S. 7599 O. M. Huestis, D. D. S. DENTIST 400 CENTRAL AVE, MINNEAPOLIS Liberal Discount to Students. PURCHASE FROM ADVTRTISERS TABLE OF CONTENTS LITERARY DEPARTMENT— Page Dreams ................................................. 4 Laughter ............................................... 5 Doing What We Can't.................................... (i A Lesson from the Flowers............................... 7 Disappointments................. ....................... EDITORIALS— A Word of Thanks........................................ 9 Vacation ............................................... 9 1914-1915 Staff..................................... P To-morrow .......................................... TO CLASS HISTORY......................................... TO GRADUATING CLASS OF 1914............................ 11 CLASS POEM..............................................H CLASS PROPHECY (Cartoon).............................. 10 LOOKING FORWARD.................................... � 7 CLASS WILL ........................................... 15 SWEDISH DEPARTMENT— Segersang .......................................... 21 SOCIETY— A. B L. S...................................... 20 A. B. A........................................ 22 CLASS REPORTS.....................................25 ACORN ST A FF................................ 2G’27 ALUMNI .......................................... 2S ATHLETICS ....................................... 29 PERSONALS ....................................... 30 EXCHANGES ....................................... 33 MAY 1914 VOL. VI No. 8 DREAMS. Baccalaureate Sunday was a beaut trill day. The air was soft and warm; sporty little breezes frisked in and out among the trees, and long cool shadows, made by the far-off June clouds, lay over the campus. The trees were white, pink and palest yellow with blossoms which smelled sweet, as far as you could see them. Little late violets pied with purple the deep green ot the oral. And lo. I dreamt that the campus, stretching out beyond the premises of the maples, was white with daisies. All the prim little flower beds which Victor. the gardener, minds so carefully, had bloomed out with a brave array of lilies, pansies and asters. Birds called too in shy voices and butterflies drifted dreamily about. And lo. every one, who could, was cut dcors. and on Baccalaureate Sunday, that means all of Bethel. It is (he last Sunday this year for the under class men-, therefore they wish to make the most out of it. But for the Seniors it is their last av of Bethel; they cling lo it lovingly, pathetically. For tomorrow will come Hooding in the hordes of mothers, sisters. brothers and an occasional father, to take possession of the college and the collegians. Bethel commencement was nigh, and of vital interest to the grad. And lo. I saw in the holiday air the many strangers, the alumnae of other far-back classes, the girls in an abundant condition of holiday clothes and carefree manners. all making it a different place for those who know it best as it is every day for eight months in a year, noisy, rushing, busy, absorbed in itself, and heedless of the outer world. Behold. 1 saw eight seniors in their youth, brightly polished and adorned so that not even the scars of old wounds remained. The class was one united on Hie common ground of love, the brightest, most independent, most original ciass that ever entered Bethel Academy. And 1 also dreamt I saw groups ot threes and fours, who were starting out in all directions, some for a last walk up the shady road to the Agriculture Farm School, some to cut across the country to Rose Hill Nursery, or the queer slope somewhere over by the Fair Grounds, THE ACO It N 6 others to lie on the grass back of the building, cr in the shady nooks 0 the park. ' And lo. their arms were around one another's shoulders. They were talking and laughing as carelessly as it Bethel had vast begun tor them. Each boy and girl realized, with a faltering heart, that before them lay the class supper, the happiest, the saddest night 01 their school life and the unlightened gloom of me packing up days, but each had resolved to pretend just cme day day longer that the joy of school wasn't all over forever. Dearest of all to the class this last day were the reminiscences of Us past. The class, repeated to cue another the old jokes, laughed at the first freshmen year; the old passwords, and the dear old stories. We grew incoherent with laughter over recollection cf the mornings in class we passed a joke upon the professors, and the nights we broke out in our senior yell, which made the building tremble. Behold. I dreamt I saw in the evening of commencement, the large audience which filled the auditorium, the procession of the seniors to the platfcim. 1 heard the organ recital, the speeches, the orations, and the musical numbers which made up the program of the evening. And now I dreamt of the class supper which was the last winding up of all. The decorations, and the flowers that tilled the dining room were beginning to fade. The pink shaded candles on the long table flickered uncertainly. Every one had laughed and had cheered and had sung throughout the whole feast. The toasts were all over, the class had sung their last song as a final benediction. In an hour all had parted, and all was still and— I felt as one. who treads alone Sonic banquet hail deserted, Whose lights are fled. Whose garlands dead. And all but he departed. And so I. too, went cut to face the world, wide awake. —Arthur Belstrom—’14. LAUGHTER. One of the most blessed of all the powers that God has bestowed upon us mortals, is the power cf laughter. Did you ever stop to think wliat this old world would be without it? Laughter means just as much to us as individual, as the sunshine to the plants and flowers. However. 1 am afraid it is a power that is neither cultivated lor appreciated. Did some piece of goed fortune ever befall you? Something that you had been working, struggling, hoping against hope that It might come to pass? Did it come to pass at the time when you had given up all hope? Well, if it did, you didn't walk about with a long face and a sorrowful look, did you? No. indeed- You couldn't, how much you might want to. You laughed, because ycu couldn’t help it. It was the feeling of well being, of satisfaction. that made you laugh. But this is not the cause of all laughter. A great deal of the time I don’t think we know why we are laughing. Why do we laugh when we see a fleshy man lake a tumble on an icy pavement and see him get up as soon as he can under the circumstances, very red in the face and very ill humored? There is certainly more of pathos than humor in the situation. But we laughi Some very severe critic will say that laughter is lightheadedness, mere foolishness. It docs make for light heads in the sense that it dispels the gloom that impels the critic to frown upon that which might make his face accidentally melt into a smile. Everything that God has created seems (i THE ACORN to have a place in the world, and among these innumerable good things I am sure He meant, the “laugh'’ to have a big place. If some of these people who are “anti-laughers,’’ and whose greatest pleasure lies in dwelling upon the wickedness ot the world, would take a dose of laughter morning, noon and night, they would find a great deal of the wickedness they supposed was in the world was in reality in themselves, and their heads would become ••light’’ enough to turn upward and to see the true light of good illuminating the earth. But laughter, like everything eise, can be misused, as I said in the case of the unfortunate gentleman. Someone has said that you put your stamp upon yourselves when choosing the object of your merriment. The only true laugh is that of a healthy body and mind. If is a medium thru which we can thank God for life. Have you and I then a right to go about with a long face, beating our breasts and sighing over this world the Lord has given us? No' The Lord put us here to care for our bodies and minds in such a way that our laughter shall be a daily thanksgiving and praise to Him. Sitona Finden—’l l. “DOING WHAT WE CAN'T.” Perhaps there are no two words in the English language that are used more often than “1 can’t.” Some way or other it scorns so convenient at all times to just say, Oh, I can’t.” If there are certain things you do not like to do do. employ I can’t” to serve as your excuse. We find it used by children at a very early age. It gradually develops and becomes a habit. We all know the old quotation, Habit is a cable; we weave a thread ot it each day and at last we cannot break it. This quotation can certainly be applied to the I can’t people. In most cases It is simply a habit. If we only tried to eliminate these words, how much more pleasant life would be. If we only would get at our work and dc( it. instead of spending so much of our precious time saying “ I can’t,” how much more would not be accomplished and how much higher would we not rise! First, let us refer back to history. Not any of our great men belonged to the 1 can’t class.” Why just imagine the low state of civilization in which man would have been today if everybody had just calmly taken the back seat in life, folded their arms and said. I can’t.” The number of miracles and wonders which we:e performed while Christ was on earth altho the people at first did not believe! We know how obedient the fishermen were when Christ told them to throw out their nets again. Altho they had tried all night long and not succeeded in catching a single fish, they did :;o«. say we can’t,” but. we will try again. We know the result. Their beats were filled with fish. At the wedding in Cana, when there was no more wine left, no one present believed that Christ could turn the water into wine but he did. When the lame man was lowered through the ceiling by the four men, in order that Christ might lay hands on him. He told him to arise and walk. The lame man did not say, Oh, I can’t; why the idea! I have net been able to walk for many years.’’ He just simply did as he was told, and he found that he could walk. Thus we could go on mentioning one instance after the other. We need to have more confidence in ourselves and firmly believe when we set out to do anything that we are going to succeed. So many of our young people to-day THE' ACORN 7 seem to think it impossible to acquire an education -because they have not sufficient means. We hear this statement so often, • It takes so much money and unless ). have quite a large sum saved before commencing, I might as well give up.” You may ask this person, Why don't you work your way through?” Yoii receive the same old answer, ‘‘Oh! I could never do that- These poor human beings! They rorgei that it is creditable for them to work; their bodies and their minds are benefited by it, and those who can and will work will be advanced by it. Then within the school realm we find so many ‘‘can ts.” Students can’t set their lessens because they aie so difficult! All afternoon and evening is either wasted in-some foolish manner or spent in talking about those hard lessons. Consequently they come to class the next day without them. If these people had buckled down to good, earnest work instead of talking about it, they would at least have been able to do something. Suppose our teachers should say, “l can’t spend my time and patience trying to instruct these pupils because they are so stupid. They are too slow in grasping nr.- idea.” Poor students, if they did! I doubt whether we would get rar. suppose our ministers should sav, “l can't preach to these people; they are so Indifferent! Suppose our missionaries should say, We can't leave our homes and go to the foreign field because there are a thousand obstacles in the way!” Suppose all our writers should have said, I can't.” We would have had none of our beautiful literature . We can do a number of things that seem impossible if we try, but if we stand shivering on the brink and think of the cold and the danger, we will get no further than the shore. Let us not be afraid to leap into the cold water and we shall feel the invigoration of the plunge. —Esther Sundfelt—’14. A LESSON FROM THE FLOWERS. As I sat in the street car one morning gazing out thru the window, my attention was caiied to the many thousands oi dandelions which grew so abundently on either side. I was very much impressed with them and began to wish that more people had some of the qualities which this 1 lower possesses. This mean little flower brot to my mind two lessons which we all need in order to become more successful in our work. The first one was the tenacity and courage that it displays. No matter how people try to destroy or injury it, it still seemes determined to try again. I presume many of us have dug up dandelions in our yards and to our surprise the next day we found the little yellow heads sticking up from amongst the grass as if to say, ‘‘I am still holding fast, you've not discouraged me yet. If the stability that this flower shows would be exercised more by all of us we would be' better orr. great many people are easily discouraged. The first opposition that comes to them they are willing to be subdued by it. In order to become successful inen and women, we must not be discouraged by every little hole and think it looks as tho it were a big mountain. It takes a great deal of strenuous work to exterminate the dandelion. As it were, it seems as tho our superfluous energy were in vain. We find them growing along the well beaten path, by the side of railroads, and in similar places. Places where almost every flower has given up to live. It teaches us that in spite of our disadvantages and environment we can accomplish something in this world if we will never give up. •At tlie same time that this flower tcacu- 8 THE ACOKN es us a lesson worthy of consideration, nevertheless it shows the strength of evil on the other hand. We hold it as a nuisance and a detriment to the community. We may consider it analogous to the immorality and corruptness that is found all around us. such as the saloon, cigarettes, political graft, etc. The manner in- which the dandelion spreads is similar to that of evil. Only a little wind can carry it miles. When once in the air it keeps right on and we would find it quite a hard task to keep it in check after it once ripened and began floating about. So it is with evil, we must have it in our control before it reaches the stage of maturity, otherwise we will find our cities, homes and friends ruined by this curse, just as we find the most beautiful yards spoiled by dandelions. And so we as a Christian people ought to work earnestly and diligently before we find ourselves in the slough of despond where there seems to be no way of escape. Ruth Larson—'14. DISAPPOINTMENTS. For every victory there is a defeat. There is no gain- without a loss. For every conqueror there is a conquered one. For every gratified wish tnere must be some disappointment. Disappointments come to everybody, rich and poor, in one form or another. What is a disappointment to one is not so to another. We are always expecting them, and yet wo arc always hoping that they will never come. How often we sit down and think of how happy we would be on this little sphere, if there were no disappointments. If we could have everything that wc wanted, how happy it would mako us, at least that is what most of us think, but alas, that can- never be. Oh. the suffering, the sorrow and heartache that disappointments give us. We grit our teeth, clench our fists and some of us moan and groan, because we think that we are getting more than our share. We all seem to think that they are an unnecessary evil which is put in our path to make us stumble and life as a who!© miserable. Did you ever stop to think that most disappointments are blessings in disguise? The man who is a cheerful loser is a whole l°t bigger than the man who is always the winner. He has to fight a good deal harder to keep up courage than his opponent. He has the eyes of the world upon him and no one is afraid to say “there gees the man whom so-and-so beat.” Oh! how those words must rankle in his heart! Didn't he fight just as hard as anjone else would have fought? But he does not let himself stop at such remarks; he squares his shoulders, lifts his head and cheerfully goes forward to do the work before him in spite of the torture that is eating out his heart. That is the kind or men we want. On-e who is able to bear a disappointment cheerfully is also able to bear victory when that conies. It is the storms and blasts that beat against the pine on the hillside that help to make it strong and straight. It is the bearing up against the elements that will make it an honor to all the trees of the forest. Should there always be sunshine and fair weather the tree would grow up and have little chance against the storms when they did come. Disappointments are the blasts that try to uproot us. without them we could never grow up to be strong men and women. They are the refiners thru which we must pass to make perfect character. We find that one who has been disappointed and has stood the disappointments bravely ami cheerfully is a much stronger person as to character than the one who has not had any to contend with. Annie E. Johnson—’ll. THE ACORN S The Acorn Entered as second class matter October 20th. 1000, at the Post Office of St. Paul, Minn., under the Act of March 3rd. 1870. Subscription Price 50c per Year All articles contributed to the Literary Department should be addressed to the Editor-in-Chicf, and all business- comtm.....itions to the Business Manager, Bethel Academy St. Anthony Park. Minn STAFF. Daniel Strandbcrg 14.. .Editor-In-Chief Sitonn Findon 'l l..... .Associate Editor Victor Larson '16...Bus. and Adv. Mgr. Charles Themanson '15 Assist. Adv.Mgr. Victor Sword '15—Circulation Manager Prank Rhenstrom '15... Swedish Dept. Esther Sundl’elt ’ll Alumni . 1 Oust Larsor. '1 Annie Johnson '14 Theresa Tornblom 14... .Society Notes Dora Tornblom '15 Ruth Larson 'll Exchanges Rose Nordstrom '10 A WORD OF THANKS. With this issue the “Acorn” concludes its sixth year. During 1913-1914 great interest has been shown on the part of every member of the stafl and the students as a whole, in the work and betterment or the paper. We can without hesitation can it a year of financial success. In spite of the large sums of money our friends are subscribing toward the new school building, they have also been loyal in helping our paper on. We wish then to express our thanks to all the businessmen of the Twin Cities, who have advertised in The Acorn, and to all our friends, who have helped us in a direct or indirect way. We are also greatly indebted to our business and advertising managers, Victor Larson and Charles Themanson, for their good work in connection- with the paper. It is the wish of the present staff to extend to the next year's staff their best wishes for a successful year . — A.w. — VACATION. We are now nearing the close of the schooldays for 1913-1914. and are scon ready to leave our work at Bethel; many with the good hopes of again taking up the work next fall, others with that hope lacking. I am sure that we all feel that the year has passed very rapidly, which we probably did not expect at its beginning. The school has at this time a large number of students to represent it. bet us please remember as we take our vacation, to live so. that we will be good representatives of the school, because, keep in mind, the school is judged by the individuals that attend it. Bethel Academy needs every student’s cooperation. There are maiiy young men and young women, who would be greatly benefited by their coming here, so students, one and all, let us remember to BOOST our dear BETHEL, and to work in its interest by making it known to all whom .you meet during vaca- TO-MORROW. THE ACORN 10 tion. May the attendance be the largest ever next fall. 1914-1915 STAFF. At the meeting held by the Alpha Beta Literary Society, May 15th, the following were chosen to serve on the Acorn staff for 1914-1915: Editor-In-Chief, Samuel Young: Associate Editor, Esther Larson; Business and Advertising Manager, Gust Larson; Circulation Manager, Paul Dahl-berg: Swedish Department. Gust Ham- mar: Athletics, Paul Loff: Alumni Notes, Rose Nordstrom; Society Notes, Dora Torn-blom: Exchanges, Ellen Gustafson; Per- sonals. Ida Billman, Lillian Stonestrom. Robert Anderson. One of the greatest faults of the people of today, is the putting off habit. of the do it tomorrow motto. Did you ever stop to think what a good thing it would be for many of us individuals if a day would ever come into existence which goes by the false name of to-morrow? How much would not be accomplished on such a day. But how many times is it not that we lose out, or become disappointed, because we rely upon some day other than the present one. Let us try to conquer that temptation more and more, and resolve to do the things which are to he dene to-day. CLASS HISTORY. DAN STRANDBERG—Our noble class president aroused the attention of the entire community of Isanti. Minn., by Ills cries one bright September mom in the year 1894. He was a quiet, good-natured, precious child, and it did not take much time nor energy to amuse him and keep him happy. He entered the public school of Isanti at the age of six and here he completed his eighth grade work. In 1910 he moved to Minneapolis and in the fall of that same year he was enrolled among other freshmen at Bethel Academy. Here he has been loyal and true to every task that has been placed before him. This past year lie has been Editor of the Acorn, President of the Alpha Beta Literary Society and the Senior Class. He does not speak unless he has something to say. His motto Don't think yourself great, is characteristic of him and speaks for itself. “That's all right. is his favorite saying and the Lily-of-the Valley his flower. We are not certain as to his future but we hope that he will continue his course or study at some College. RUTH LARSON—Four hundred years after Columbus discovered America. 1892, our happy-go-lucky Class Secretary looked out upon the world for the first time. She seemed pleased and happy then and has been so ever since. We have often wondered and questioned as to whether she was born laughing. She entered the Harrison school at the age of five years, but after several years she was transferred to the Cleveland where she continued her course of study until the year 1906. Circumstances did not. permit her to go ou, for this same year she changed her place of residence from St. Paul to Center, North Dakota, where she spent the three following years on a farm. This did not quite agree with her and she came back to St. Paul in 1909 and worked one year. During this year she met with many new and difficult experiences, and realized, as never before, the value of an education. Being a girl of strong determination, she went back to the Cleveland School and finished her eighth-grade work. The following year she entered the Johnson High (6raiiuati«0 (Jlaos of HU 4 12 THE ACORN School, and in- the year 1012 she came to Bethel Academy. Here she has been kopl very busy. The very first year at Betft8� she was elected president of the Atlienacah Society. She has also served as secretary of this Society, vice-president and secretary of the Alpha Beta Literary Society, and as a member of the Acorn Staff. But Miss Larson has also taken time for recreation and exercise. She is an expert at playing tennis. We are not certain as to her future occupation. The question with her now is. To teach or not to teach! She lias chosen the red rose as her favorite flower and her motto is Be what you seem to be. ANNIE JOHNSON—Our model, whose unchangeable werds and actions may be compared to the peaceful and tranquil flow of a brook, arrived at Pullman, III., the day after Christmas in the year 1S90. When but a tottering babe of two years, she accompanied her parents to the famous state of Minnesota. Without doubt her change of abode has had much to do with the moulding of her character. The first yeais were spent on a Fairview Farm five miles from Russell. But at the age of six. she desired to change about again and now Bigan Prairie Star was chosen as her permanent home. She received her early education in the little country school-house near her home. In 1007 she left school and the following two years were spent at home, wrestling with the problems of the farm. At the close of the second year she directed her steps toward Minneapolis. After working one year, Anna, too, felt the need of an education, and having a number of friends at Bethel, she naturally made this institution her choice. But her love for the dear old farm has not decreased a particle. All her vacations have been spent at home. The subjects in which she is most interested are English and History. She has been very loyal and faithful to the schooi societies, especially as Sergeant at-Arms of the Athenaean Society- She has been a member of the Acorn Staff for three years and the remarkable interest and enthusiasm which she displayed when in charge of the Religious Department of our school paper will never be forgotten. Miss Johnson's favorite flower is the blue violet and her motto is That which counts costs.’’ AXEL I3ELSTROM—Our orator and debater was bom Dec. 4, 1S94 in Minneapolis. Minn. Being the youngest member of the class we have been especially interested in his welfare. He entered the Pierce School. Minneapolis in 1901 and continued until 1900. Then he decided he would like to spend several years in the country. He moved to New Brighton, a beautiful little town in the vicinity of Minneapolis. Life on the farm proved satisfactory but the little country school did not. He longed for Minneapolis, and the following year. 1909, he was back again at the Pierce School where lie finished the grades. He stayed out of school for two years and rested. In the fall of 1911, however, he was ready for work and came to Bethel. He has beer- prominent in society work and has distinguished himself as a debater and Latin Student. His vacant periods and spare moments have usually been spent in the girl’s reading-room, but nor in idleness. His favorite flower is the White Rose aixl his motto is “Now or Never.” We expect to meet Axel at Hamline University next fall. HANNAH GORAN SON—The young lady who shines as the brighest star In the German class, was born in Eskilstuna, Sweden, sometime during the nineteenth cer-'.uvy, the exact year and month we have not been able to determine. Having heard so many wonderful rumors concerning the United States, she boarded a steamer one day for our shores. In 1906 she came to Michigan where she remained one year. She then- came to Minnesota, but in the fall of the same year she had disap- THE ACOKN pea red and we found her attending Union College, Nebraska, a boarding school in the vicinity of Lincoln, and not far from the home of Bryan, our Secretary of State. While at this school she made all her expenses by working. She says this was really the only year of her school-life that she has enjoyed because of perfect health. Here it was also strongly impressed upon her mind that where there is a will there is a way. Next we find her at work in Chicago. A few months later she started the Nurse’s training course, bat after six months of training she was called home or. account of death in the family. Her next occupation was private nursing, hut her health failed and she was taken to the Northwestern Hospital in Brainerd. It was here that she became acquainted with one of the Bethel students. Up to this time she had not. had in mind to finish the academic course but wished to finish the nurse’s course, but as she was not strong enough she decided to complete the former. With this in mind she took up her work at the Normal Department of Minnesota College. But she was not able to work and keep up her studies here. Therefore in the fall of 1913 she decided to try Bethel Academy and found it favorable to her circumstances and she does not now regret that she started. She has taken lip several subjects at night school this past year. Her motto “Stick to it, is well chosen. She has also chosen the Lil.v-of-the-valley as her favorite flower. She is now planning for a Normal Course. SITONA FINDEN—On the other side or the great Atlantic in- a town called Sogn. Norway, our cheering little sunbeam was hern one cold winter’s day in the year 1893. Even if the sun did not shine without. it did within that home when she appeared. Her childhood days were exceedingly happy, and when the day finally came that she must leave her birthplace, it was without a murmur of complaint. She was eight years old when she emi- 13 grated to the United States in company with her parents and brothers. They settled at Oak Park. Minn., and that became their permanent heme. Sitona was sent to the district school but she did not remain long enough to graduate because she was needed at home on the farm. After staying at home one year she came to Minneapolis and did housework for six months. She then returned home again, but it was only for a short time. She had now had a glimpse of city life and could not be content to spend all her days on the farm. She came back to Minneapolis and took up a course of stenography at the National Business College. During her course of seven months she worked for her room and beard. In Feb. 1912, Sitona came to Bethel Academy with the intention of simply taking up spelling, grammar and several other subjects which would aid her in her business course. She had not been here long, however, before she had decided to complete the regular academic course. We feel that without her the Senior Class would not have been complete. She has been deeply interested in all her subjects but she has taken a special deligt in English Literature and History. Her very presence in the Physics class lias been an inspiration tc the other students. She lias served as Associate Editor of the Acorn and has taken active part in the Alpha Beta and the Athenaean Literary societies. Her favorite flower is the wild rose and her motto Sunshine after clouds. We are not certain as to Miss Finden’s future but we hope that, she will have opportunity to continue her school work. ARTHUR BELSTROM—The young man who feels the dignity of being a senior so profoundly, was born April 2S 1S92. at Crystal Falls. Michigan. He moved to Minneapolis at the age of live, and the following year he entered the Pierce School. But when- his parents again wished tc seek a • better home, Arthur 34 THE ACORN reluctantly,—lor he thinks there is no place like Minneapolis,—had to accompany them. New Brighton was the name of the place chosen. Arthur, however, was content to remain here long: enough to finish his public school course. In the tall oL 1910 he entered Bethel Academy. During his school days he has resided in St. Anthony Park, but just recently on being informed that the best people live in Minneapolis, he packed his trunk, bade farewell to the Park, and moved to this wonderful city. When we want intorma-tion concerning any present-day subject we go to him. He has been faithful in all his duties in connection with the societies and has been a member of the Acorn Staff two years. His favorite flower is the White Carnation and his motto is 'Here to Conquer.” He is now looking forward to the time when lie will be called Kev. A. Belstrom. ESTHER SUNDFELT—In the year of 1S92 thrs world was blessed with the appearance of a little girl who called herself Ettie.” The rumor is that in her childhood she was very mischievous and no doubt her mother had plenty to do watch- ing and caring for her. At the age of seven she entered the Cleveland School where she learned her three R’s. She graduated from this school with high honors. During the following throe years she was not permitted to attend any school because of ill health. However in the fall of 1911 she was able to enter Bethel Academy where she has proved herself to be a good student which is shown by the fact that she is valedictorian of the class. During her stay here she has taken active part in the different societies. She has served as president of the A. B. A., secretary of this same society, vice-president oi the Student Volunteer Bam: ano member of the Acorn staff. Her motto “Where there is a will there Is a way” is very appropriate. All who know, reali .e that she must have kept this in view in order to accomplish what she has. During her stay in Bethel we have learned to -love her lor her tender and loving ways. As her favorite flower she has chosen the Lily-of-the-valley. Her future intention ;s to enter the Teacher’s Training School in the city which will fit her as a teacher ct St. Paul. E. S. S.—‘14. THE CLASS OF 1914. We are the class of T4, the Senior class of Bethel, Hearty and hale are we. and strong as ever you find them; Ready to cope with the world, and all of its various problems. Thru sunshiny days and thru shadows with stoutest of hearts have we labored, Over our well-thumbed books, gaining the knowledge they brot us. Long have we struggled, and hard, to gain the goal set before us. Well were the days when the lessons were gleaned out thoroly beforehand; But woe unto us when we never before class had gazed oi the text-book. Vanished those days are for aye and now while I sit reminiscing, And thinking of days of the past of our c’ass and the eight jolly Seniors; Who like them can stand out to uphold the honor of Bethel? Who like them car.- love her and cherish forever her glory! Orly the Senior class of the year of our Lord that is passing. THE AGO UN 15 Dreaming 1 see before me the beaming face of a laddie, Axt l Belstrom it is. the youngest of all our true-hearted. Ever ready was he with smiles that would comfort the freshmen; Fondly they cherish his mem’rv as on to their classes repairing. The voice of Axel reechoes thru Bethel Academy's class rooms. Tho worried with many big tiiots, not only worldly but weighty; Still she can- laugh with the birds this bright blue-eyed maiden. Ruth Larson. Her fond aspirations are high and still they ever rise higher. Whether to teach in a school or science domestic she knows not. Only to join in the ranks of tiie stalwart Alumni to cheer them Thru all the problems of life that ever so closely beset them. ■ In deepest stentorian tones in the language of Northmen we hear it, The voice of a Daniel the Strandberg, who always can tell how to do it. Always contented is he and ne’er o'er his lot is he grumbling. Only to hear his that's right,” will help us to bear up our troubles. Such is the man who with gavel enforces the laws of our province. Tho Caesar has died. Hannah Gornson • forgets not the spirit he left us, In him she has found a good friend ar.d ever' a noble companion. Troubles and sorrows are naught for with him there is comfort and solace. Fiom frozen fiords of the north comes a fair-haired, blue-eyed maiden. Tho faithful and true to her home she loves the States of America. Woe to the man that comes near her and refers to himself as superior, Never again to her face will he dare to repeat such a statement, For proud as a queen and as haughty with silence she conquers. Thus we find our Sitona, another blithe Senior lassie. Among the deepest of lores of the old Scandinavian poets Delves Arthur the stately Belstrom and dignified Senior laddie. Untiring ever is he and when he has found some bright jewel. Gladly he gives to the world a share in all his great knowledge. In the mysteries of science and learning, well-versed is our dear Esther Sund-felt. The meekest of all Val'dictorians. her delight is in tangents and circles. Where else could we find such a student, in all Academic surroundings. All have passed their several ways, Only one is left to go: So with haste I join the ranks, But shall not give my name. A. E. J.—'14. Kock-a-bye-Seniors, Upon the tree-top If you keep working The cradle will rock, If you stop digging The cradle will fall, Down will como Seniors, Diplomas and all. l w� v N -J (- S 1 . S To h A' 'jp i n opu. af §|?wftT jo To 5 . % - - - r. V- J -TJ jyjz.RRRJ N'lMl l� (l|' __ i:_____HftWWP CtORPNSOIV. — wro ARTHUR ffBLLSTRO M. W?l 7H S PAY LiXE- stive GRtthT, OA r K fixes IT SH 1 vf 5 0 , '• tf ? I C HT I tt Tt= Lt- V'«‘ • P YOU v� o wr to K'Air w j've scko ses-o it W itM 7- £} VV Toh tv $oy. - L_sl rra $. 9x£L eet-LSTROM CLASS PROPHECY THE AGO K N 17 LOOKING FORWARD. Hawkes Nest, Can., July 24. 1935. Dear Old Schoolmate: — Well, here I am at my little cottage, and oh, so glad to be home again. I leel as the 1 had been- gone many years, ana the sight of the sunny iittlc rooms, with the brilliant geraniums in the windows and the blinking old Tabitha, who lazily got up to rub against m.v skirt, gave me an old thrill of pleasure. I walked from room to room peering into every nook and cranny like a curious child. As I stepped from the door in the early July morning I was greeted with a bark of joy from Bowser, who frisked about in mad delight trying to show me everything at once, including the new flowers that had bloomed while I had been gone. From the garden he frisked to the chicken yard. That dog is really half human. It was beautiful to be home again. T must tell you of my visit to the “States” as they are called here, and how I happened to meet the members of the famous class of 1914. It is now twenty years since I have seen any of them, I ho I have kept up a desultory correspondence with several of the girls. I made quite an extended visit in different parts of Minnesota, but spent the last weeks of my stay with friends ii the Twin Cities. But, it having been some time since I had heard from any of the girls. I began a thorough search for them. I had almost given up hope of ever seeing any of them, when suddenly I discovered Esther Sundfelt quite by accident. You know the famous hoop skirt that was in vogue fifty or sixty years ago. is coming in again. And as I have not much of an opportunity to see the latest fashions here in Hawkes Nest, upon seeing in the advertisement of the Emporium in St. Paul that they were demonstrating them. 1 went. The demonstration was held on the fourth floor, and of course the place was thronged with women. Well. I managed to get In and somehow 1 came to get upfront. A very beautifully gowned woman, was demonstrating on a little raised platform. From the advertisement I deducted that this must be .Madam Esther. .Madam was eulogyizing upon the beauty and good sense of the latest creation of fashions wand, when she happened to look my way, and, stopping in the middle of a sentence, stared at me for a full minute. Then 1 found myself grabbed by both hands and I locked up into the face of Esther Sundfelt. Of course everyone turned and stared, but Esther promptly got up and announced that the demonstration was over Cor the day. I had a long visit with Esther, for of course we had a lot to talk about. She has just returned from Paris, where she has been to get new ideas in her particular line of work. She told me, however, that she was going to give up her work. When I asked the reason, she blushinglv confided that she was engaged to bo married to a Frenchman, who has a long, unpronounceable name with two or three titles hooked on. and a chateau in Italy somewhere. Esther was always a good Latin student and T am exceedingly glad that she will get some use of it. Shortly after my meeting with Esther 1 was walking down Nicollet avenue in Minneapolis, when I heard someone call “Sopho! Sopho!” I stopped. Where had l heard that name? Across the street a man was standing, appearing to be a Westerner, to judge from his apparel. Again came the cal!, more imperative this time, “Sopho. Sopho!” Something in the voice and bearing of the man awakened a slumbering memory. No it couldn’t be— yes, it was Dan Strnndberg. the jolly president of the class of 1914. Hurriedly I crossed the street just as he had secured by the neck a beautiful shepherd dog. whose name he had been calling. He recognized me readily, and together we made our way to the Leamington Hotel. IS •THE A C O II N ■where he explained, he was residing during his brief stay in the city.' We had scarcely had time to enter the Ladies Parlor, which was entirely deserted, but for one occupant, a little dainty lady with dark eyes and hair, who came quickly forward saving: “Dear Strandberg, is this two o’clockV Dan. with an apologetic, “Say, I forgot all about it, but I met an old class mate,” and turning to me he said. “I forgot to tell you I am married, I want you to meet my wife.” I had dinner with them that night, and we talked over old times. Dan has been out West all these twenty years digging for gold in Utah, where gold was discovered some years ago. Dan has prospered during these twenty years and is now going to turn his whole attention to the spreading of the Swedish language in Utah. He had not forgotten his favorite expression and as r left, his last words were. “Vi voro makalosa vi.” One day shortly after this I had occasion to visit the University of Minnesota, in-order to get a book I very much wanted. I was standing on the campus, little puzzled as to which way to turn in order to find the library building, when the sound of clapping of hands smote my ear. The sound came from a building nearby and prompted by curiosity I went within. It was the large lecture-room of the U. of M. On the platform sat a number of men and women, very wise and very learned looking, and standing before the large audience was Hanna Goranson. I was prepared to hear a Latin oration, when to my surprise I found her talking in the English language on How to preserve your complexion .” She evidently knew what she was talking about for 1 have tried to follow her advice myself and found the results very gratifying, indeed. After she had finished her lecture I went up and spoke to her. Later she walked with me across the campus to the car line. Half way my attention was. arrested bv the sounds of chimes, the next instant a white automobile came slowly into view. A white capped and white-aproned man was standing in the box-like opening in the center. He was busy popping sweet corn with one hand, while in the other he held a large legal looking book, which he was persuing. When he became aware of our presence in the vicinity, lie pressed a button somewhere, the machine stopped and he asked us politely what we wished. Something about him struck me as familiar. I looked a little more closely and sure enough it was Arthur Bellstrom. When we had renewed our acquintance. he showed me his car. Upon my asking how it happened that he had taken up this trade he answered, that it was partly because there was money in it and partly because it gave him an opportunity to study flies and mosquitoes in which he was very much interested. He lamented the fact that the fly was fast being driven out. and that in a few years the fly would be an unknown portion of animal life. After my encounter with Arthur it was some time before I happened to meet any other member of the class. I say happened” because I trusted to “chance” to bring about a meeting. But one day as I was hurrying down- Payne avenue I felt my sleeve plucked by someone, and a clear merry laugh at my elbow. I would have known that laugh among a thousand. Who could ever forget Ruth Larson's laugh? We hooked arms and walked on. trying to say as much as possible in the few joyous moments at our disposal. Ruth has been married quite a number of years. They have a beautiful home near Silver Lake, yet Ruth does her own work, for neither she nor her husband believe in having servants. But in spite of all household duties we find her first on election-day casting her vote. I have been reading the Minneapolis Journal with a great deal of interest of late and especially “Little Aids for Cupid.” The information and advice given is very THE ACORN helpful. So enthusiastic did I become that I decided to make the acquaintance or’ this very wise person. So one day 1 went up to the Journal building and was shown into the office of the person aforementioned, when to my surprise I found this wise person none other than my chum and old-time room-mate Annie Johnson. She gave me a great big bearhug, put up her sign, “No Visitors , locked the door and we settled down- for a nice long chat. She told me her work was very •gratifying and that she was receiving letters of gratitude every day from innocent young creatures who had escaped lifelong misery thru her timely advice. Altho my prediction- that she would eventually marry a millionaire, has not come true, she told me that she is to be married in- the fa!! to an old bachelor of fifty, who has a large dairvfarm in Eastern Minnesota. I had met all but one of the class and the time for my stay was nearing its close, but still I hoped chance would help me and T did not hope in vain. 1 had however given up most hope when I board-ed the Canadian Pacific for my home. I was walking up the aisie carrying a heavy suit case in my hand looking for a seat. 19 There wore none vacant, so I had finally to sit down- beside a pleasant faced gentleman, with long flowing hair, in the rear of the car. After a while we struck up a conversation and in the course of it he dropped a remark concerning the growth of St. Anthony Park. Then I asked him if he had ever heard of Bethel Academy. VVel!, I should say I have , he answered. “I graduated from that institution some twenty years ago.” “Not in the class or 191-1?” I asked. “Yes, of course,” he replied. Well. T was surprised! I never would have dreamt that I wouldn’t know Axel Bellstrom when I saw him but I did not, no more than he knew me. I found that Axel had been practically inclined ever since his leaving Bethel and that he was now with the Twin City Sapolio Company. There is some division of opinion as to who has received the most honor and praise, the poet or the Sapolio. However I am sure a great deai of credit can bo given them both. I must stop now as my letter is too long already. Sincerely Yours, Sitona Fiudeii—’14. CLASS WILL OF 1914. In the midst of happiness, joy and carefree life, we suddenly are confronted with that which all persons dread, a period of darkness,—one into which sight never seemes to penetrate. So are we, the members of class of 1914, feeling as we near the final goal of our happy sojourn in Bethel. Here is where we have spent the most happy moments of our life watching the progress of the different classes, especially that of the Freshmen, and because of these happy memories are we orccd to prepare a peaceable sojourn tor our successors. Sime it is always the custom for the elders to make their leavetaking as quiet an-d peaceable as possible, It lias dawned upon us as a class to dispose of our belongings in a just way so no dispute may arise as to the rightful owner. Our possessions are divided into two classes, that held by individual class and that held by persons. To the Honorable Freshmen Class, a class known- to be very cultured in the art of prying into our affairs, do we hereby as a class make it known that we absolve all claims to following articles which are now useless to us. For the considerations of having the pleasure of seeing their heads swell into a state of know everything ar.c! the painful operation of same: 20 THE ACORN First Latin II. Algebra I. Eng. II. Ueom-etry I. A word of advice must be said as to their digestion. Doses should oe taken at intervals of one (I) hour, as soon after school hours as possible. Each dose should be thoroughly digested before any action can take place. Especially do I wish to emphasize upon their order for if inverted, serious results may follow next morning in recitation, for it must be remembered that Latin must be only spoken in Latin class and so on, concerning the rest. To the Sophomores we deem ourselves perfectly safe in assigning to them the following: English ill., German I.. Alga. II., Solid Geometry for the consideration ot the immense pleasure it affords us in finding them waking up to the fact that they know nothing and know of its truth. Next we have the most tender class in the school, a class that I warn the above to take mighty good care cf, since it is the most precious class, a class that lias so completely mastered the lower grades that scothing serins impossible. To them we have assigned the most precious books of our stay: English IV.. Civics A. His- tory, Commercial Law. These constitute the final program of our possession. In this state we will probably have the pleasure “If they are normal” to welcome them into the state of affairs where they realize they know something. How I wish to dispose of our personal traits or every day actions and posses- sions which I as appointed Notary have full power to do. Ruth Larson's smile, a smile which has many times uplifted the atmosphere or the school, I believe can find no better home than on the face of Adina Wescling. Esther Sundfelt’s worry or Dull Care l assign to Carl Dahistrom, a person who has completely mastered happiness and therefore is prepated to enter on the purifications of sorry. Anna Johnson's healthful, peaceable sleep “that noticed in Commercial Law preferred,” I assign to Albin Edlin-g, who must in some way be checked from raising ihe school from its foundations. Sitona Finden’s and Hannah Goranson’s systematic process of arranging their school studies will find perfect ease with Samuel Young. Dan Strandberg, Arthur and Axel Be!-strom. having no cast off smiles or chattels. assign all next year’s Biscuits, Doughnuts of Frar.ke Wallace to Smith 6 Larson, incorporated. I hope the rest of the members of the school will not feel slighted because or r-ot coming into prominence, because to those wi’l I assign ali Bananas, Uranses and waste paper about school. Banana peelings especially do I assign, for :t was rumored that a Freshman of this year's growth cured his flunking cjualicies with that remedy. This forms the legal title or will of the class. Signed and sealed this day within, the boundaries of the school campus. A. B.— 14 The Midnight Oil. The midnight oil is burning just before commencement day, A pallid female weariiy and slowly works away. What? Writing essays? No. you'd better have another guess. It is the woman finishing the sweet girl graduate's dress. Where to Find Content. Content sat spinning at my door. And when I asked her where she was before, Here all the time, she said, I never stirred: Too eager in your search you passed me o’er. And though I called, you neither saw nor hoard. —Alfred Austin. ) T H E A U O H N 21 S SEGERSaNG. Det var en varm eftermiddag i juni. Ofver hela landskapet lag en tystnad som om en tung sonin hade fallit ofver alia levamle varelser. Men stnnna och lyssna! Ett ljnd bryier den . heliga tystnaden. Vad ar det? Jo, det niftste vara nftgon som h«r taglt sig tid alt forstro sig. Se dar borta pa llo-den 1 en b.U ar en ensam man. Han- sy-nes icke hova sard el es brad tom att donia av sattet pa vilket ban lyfter sin Ara. Det spegelklara vattnet gor en silvervag otter bans bat. Stora och st tliga bjorkar sta pa vardera sidan av flotlen och spcgla sig i dess djup. Allt var sa stilla. Den t} sta vied som gick emellan iraden rorde knap past deras Idv. Skuile icke en sadan stillhet hava sitt inflytande uppa vilken manniska som hit 1st? Men sa var emellertid icke faliet med Fritiof Hektor. Hans eijest godinodi-ga ansikte var hoijdt med ett ftskmoln av vrede; ifr n bans ogon skoto bllxtar vi!ka kunde forfara den meat modiga person. ' Nu sail ban och tdnktc cell gav ringa akt uppa sin omgifning. Han hade arbetat troget for att hjalpa sir.-a fmaldrar att lor sorja de yn-gre b'arnen. Han hade upp-offrat bttde tid och nbjen for deras trev-nad. Att giva deni en god skolundervis-ning hade kostat honom stor fdrsakelse. Han hade ocksA sina framtidsdrommar och deras uppfyllelse hade syn-ts for he nom en omojlig sak. Att bliva lakare bade varit bans ambition sedan han var en liten gesse och hade Jagat den gam la gra battens ben. Ar hade forgatt, men hitin tills hade varken tid eller medel varit tillhaixia. Men nu syntes det deck som om bans framtidsdrom skuile ga � fullbor-dan. En yngre broder hade graduerat ifn en landtbruksskola och var nu ledig att hjalpa fadern med arbetet. Han hade haft ett l ngt sanual med fa-dein om saken och denne hade givit sitt bifall till hails planer med stor fdrdighet. Hail var glad att bans son hade satt ett sA stort mAl framfor sig; och annu mer. han bade lovat honom sA mycken hj lp som det stod i bans fbrmaga att giva honom. Glad som en fagel hade han med-delat denna plan till sin broder. Varfdr skuile a 11 tid Urban dampa bans gladje och hans ambitioner? Hvad ratlig-het hade han att kaila honom lat och sjalvisk? En tdlpig lantbrukarson som du ar, duger lute mer till lakare an? en gamma] gis. Du vill harifriin sa att jag skall fa gora allt arbetet medan du lig-ger och latar dig vid nagot lAroverk. Detta var mer an n gon manniska kunde utst . Han hade sagt brodern sin menlrg, och sli hade han lamnat honom. Dei flydda lftg som en mAlning framfor honom. alia fdrsakelser som han hade gjort for Urban. Han hade fdrsakat och arbetat for att giva honom den undervisning han oi 3kade. Och detta var det tack han tick. Urban, du ar den most oresonliga manniska som jag bar n gonsiu sett och jag bara dnskar att jag hade givit dig en rik- tig uppstrickning, (let hade du nog for-tjant och jag tarAer alt giva dig en cm jag bara traflar dig snart. Men varfor skulle Urban bliva mill for bans vrede. (let var ju en sallsvnt sak att ban blev ond: men var (let broderns skull ‘belt och ballet. Kunde ban verkligen satta sig ii i bans planer? Han kunde nog haft litet mer fbrdragsamhet med honom. Kanhanda Urban bade ratt uti att ban inte dugde till att fylla den plats som ban bade dromt om? Dessa tankar uppfyllde bans sinne med oro och ban markte • icke att solen bade san-kt sig i vaster och skymningen borjade att falla over hojderna och dalarna; stjar-norna tittade ned pi honom och vinden liksom bojde sin rost for att vacka honom ifrin bans tankar. Han borjar skaka, men det ar ingen hold nu; plotsiigt reser ban sitt huvud och ser rakt framit. En sr.rid pig r som om (let gallde liv cell ddd. Fiitiof. utbrister ban. ar detta siittet att kanipa en strid eller att ni ett mil! Du ar allt en feg stackare som later din yog- re. broder reta upp dig pi nigra tankldsa ord. Kan du inte hava dverseende med bans tillkortakommelser, ban kan inte se saken som du gbr. Han siinkte sitt huvud i sina hander och syntes kanipa striden pi nytt. Bjor-karna stodo undrande och. stora tirar glanste uppa deras blad uti det matta ininskenet. En trasl lar.gt borta i skogen sjong en klagosang for honom. Xattens stjiirnor kastade medlidsamma blickar ned pi honom. Timmarna forfloto, och just som de for-sta purpurfargerna borjade visa sig i oster uppstammer en l rka sin Mrliga morgon-sing. D lyfter Fritiof sitt huvud, striden ar utkampad, ban viinder sin bit som bar fol.it med strommen och ror moi land. Han stiger nr bfiten och nar ban bar fast' den. blickar ban emot den uppgiende solen och bans rost ljuder som en triumfsing: si sakert som solens uppging sit sakert skall mina drommar uppfyllas. Annie E. Johnson— 14. SVEA. Foreningen Svea bar under det llydda iret gjort ett stort inlagg i skolverksam-heten har i Bethel Academy, och stort in-tresse for aaran och hjaltarnas sprik ha lagts i dagen. Oaktadt detta hava tidtals rykten cirkulerat. vilka hava velat pisti att detta icke ar forhillandet. For nftgon tid sedan syntes ocksi i en af vara thl-ningar den anmarkningen, att bar vid denna skola. icke lades nog vikt om att studera det svenska spr ket Att studenterna ha varit fyllda med hanfbreJse for virt svenska sprik, vfsade sig den 10 maj di en deklamationstaflah agde rum i Betaniakvrkan, St. Paul, under fdreninren Sveas auspicier. och foljande charmanta program prcstcrades: Pianosolo ..............................Dora Tornblom Bibellasning och bon.. Pastor Adolf Olson Sing .......................... Manskvartett Oratoriskt foredrag........T. Alex. Erik son Deklamation ................ Anna SuiKlberg THE ACORN 23 Deklamation . ..........Martha Anderson Sing ........................ Damkvartett Deklamation .......................Esther Larson Deklaniation .................Jolm E. Wik Deklamation .........Gust W. Hammar Sing ........................ Damkvartett Prisdomarnas utslag. Sdng. Du gamla, du fria” etc., unison. Afslutning ............Pastor Adolf Olson Bland domarna fdr aftonen var (Viola) Fro ken Magnhild Anderson, redaktoren for “Idun,” hvilken ager ett klart ora for st l-klangen i “firan och hjaltarnas sprftk,” hdll ett kort och gediget tal vari lion beto-nade vad lion hade viintat alt fi hdra, n mllgen det amerikanska basljudet, men till sin stora overraskning lick lion bora den rena, svenska konsonanten och vokal-Ijuden uttalas. Fredagen den 22 maj bolls Sveas sista mote, da foljande tj nstem n iuvaldes for nSstkominande tr: Ordforande, Frank B. Renstroni; Vice ordf., C. E. Dahlstrom; sekreterare, Martha Anderson; kassor. Gust W. Hammar; ordningsman, R. Anderson; pianist, Fredrika Witzell. S. P. B. The Socius Puerorum Bethelis can surely look hack upon a joyous school-year, during which the whole school has been undergoing a change. Nearly the whole Freshman-class has been converted into -----------Sophomores, the Sophomores into Juniors, etc. We are now looking forward to our summer vacation, which some of us will spend within the Minnesota border, others in different States ail over the Union. Yet. though we love the summer, there is something beyond the vacation that attracts our attention. It’s the opening of school-year T4—’15. Mention it to a Junior, and watch him grow. The open meeting of the S. P. B. was above all our expectation. Ve were favored by the presence of our famous violin artist A. B. L. S. NOTES. May loth the Alpha Beta Literary Society held their election of officers for the next school year. President for the Society, Charles Hodnc; Vice-Fres.. Fredricka Witzell; Secretary, Lillian Slonestrom; Vice Sec., Rose Nordstrom; Treas., Paul Loff. Pianist. Paul Dahlberg; Sergeant-at-arms. Osborne Instanes. Fred Johnson, ’13, who played several violin solos. As a whole, the program was very good. At an extra meeting the following officers were elected for next year: Mr. Osborne Instanes, Pres. Mr. Paul Dahlberg, Vice Pres. Mr. J. Alex. Ericson, Secretary. Mr. A lb in Edling. Sergeant-at-arms. Thus another year is ended, Battles fought and victories won. Each of us will get a grade-card. Equal to the work he's done. And when school-year ’14—15 Conies with fun and mirth and glee Seniors, Juniors, Soph’s and Fresliies, Welcome to the S. P. B A. B. A. NOTES. Meeting of the A. B. A. Society held Thursday, April 23. Song ..............................Society Prayer ..........................President Business Session. A few facts about the B. M. T. S...... ....'.................Agnes Johnson Guitar solo ............... Adina Westling Topic: Salvation Army. 2-1 T H E A C O R X Beginning or the work -----Gertrude Crook A visit to one of their rescue homes, .....................Fredrika Witzell Duett ......L. Stonestrom D. Tornblcm Critics remarks ..............Miss Lind berg The A. B. A. open meeting which was held Saturday evening. May 16, was a success in every respect. The committees had spared neither time nor expense in their preparation for the evening. The following program was rendered: Song ......................Athenaean Girls Responsive Reading. A Few Words of Welcome ___________President Piano Duet. Dorothy Tornblom Mildred Skooglun-. Wanting to Know ...........Miss bind berg Song, The Glow Worm ______By live girls Recitation .............................Ellen Gustafson Tableau ........................By five girls A glimpse of the A. B. A. Society. After the program refreshments were served and the majority stayed for the ga tries. On Thursday afternoon. May 2i. the Athenaean Society elected the following officers for next year: President, Dorothy Tornblom; Vice-President, Fredrika Witzell; Secretary. Rose Nordstrom; Treasurer, Lillian Stonestrom; Pianist, Lydia Franson; Sereeant-at arms, Ida Bilhnan. Alter election of officers Miss Lindberg spoke on the subject “The Importance of Domestic Science. ATHENAEAN SOCIETY THE ACORN 25 OJLAlSS REPORTS FRESHMAN A rather cool way of revenge was experienced by a Preside the other day. The defensive elements used by the Juniors was in the shape of ice cream cones. A number of the Freshmen boys and girls have left Bethel of late; we surely miss them very much; and wishing them the best success, we hope to see their smiling faces here again next year. Just to let you know where you would find most of the freshies during nonschool days and nice weather: Payne Ave.. Phal-en Park, Lake Harriet. Minnehaha Falls, tennis court, out in the green reading Silas Marner and also picking flowers for the Botany class. “Farewell, ye Freshie days, with all your mirth and happiness. We leave you with great regret, knowing that nothing more of importance ‘will again be beard of us until the gloomy senior days.” As Freshies. we are exceedingly happy to bear this name at this time of the year, when the “Freshie” element in nature is so exquisitely being revealed everywhere; a fact which illuminates the countenance- cf the beautiful dark eyed lassie and the mischievous happy-go-lucky laddie, and makes the world at large truly joyous over its existence. SOPROMOR Nine sophomores are we All happy as can be Wait until exams are over Then we will be Juniors. Victor Larson, our president and de-bator. Elmer Turnblom one of our nine, Always smiling on the baseball diamond, (lust Boberg with some more baseball practise, Wi.l make his fellow class-mates take notice. F.am Smith in English he can’t be beat. Slid Esther Nelson is at his feet. Herman Anderson so tall, Never seen around (he hall. Lydia Fran sen has day dreams of which we have no trace, 'I he only answer we gel is a smile from her innocent face. Lillian Stonestrom our Latin shark, Always singing like a lark. JUNIOR There’s an ancient college saying, and it runs somewhat like this. That a student’s right is clover, when he reaches senior’s bliss. The 1915 class has lately begun to realize the truth of the above statement. As the other students are looking forward to the vacation, so the Juniors walk around, as dignified as old country parsons, thinking of the opening of the Fall-term 1914. The class has held monthly meetings throughout the school year, has chosen its pennant colors: “Green and White Motto: Know thyself. Flower: Lily or the Valley.” Thankful to the Faculty and fellow students for the favor done us the past year. We are the Class of '15. DANIEL ST R A N DTiERQ. SI TON A FIN DEN. ACORK RUTII LARSON. GUST LARSON. CHARLES THEM ARSON. VICTOR LARSON. FRANK RKXSTROM. VICTOR SWORD. STAFF ESTER SUXDP13LT. DORA TORXBLOM. ROSE NORDSTROM. ANNIE JOHNSON. I Minneapolis. Minn.. May 23. 1J14. Altfco the Bethel Alumni are scattered all ever our country even into Canada and the Orient, the interest which each one has shown it the scl’.oo. the past year has never been better. Cur association is now three years old, and allho during that time no seemingly, wonderful things have been accomplished, et the mutual feelings, so well established during the school-year, have beer.- greatly accelerated and the possibility of constructive endeavors for the school in the future seems very promising. Of course as yet we are few in numbers, and up to date most or the plans for the general activities have originated and been carried out by the local members. But nothing could be more desirable than suggestions from those members far away. Shall we be favored in such a way the coining year? The Alumni decided last fall to raise money for furnishing part of the new laboratories to be occupied, as well as other essentials for the successful operation of scientific studies, and for this purpose we need at least $500 by Sept. l. We earnestly hope that every alumnus will do his best in the raising of the above sum. Seme have promised to contribute their share others will solicit among their friends. Now this will be a very easy matter if every one will lend a hand. uet us make the committee in charge happy by having the sum complete by Sept. 1. It is hoped that the entertainment given last April by the Alumni will be made an annual affair, for the first one was a success both f.om a financial and literary stand pr int. General satisfaction is expressed by the Alumni in the selection of the President of the United Schools and it is earnestly hoped that he will be with the institution for many years. One word more. Remember that the association needs the support of all its members in carrying out the work which it has pledged itself to do. and we trust t! at the coming year will be the most sucecrsful in the history of the organization r; to date. Fraternally yours, OSCAR FREED. Pres. The Alumni Association of B. A. will again offer a scholarship to the most worthy student. We appreciate the interest of our Alumni in their Alma Mater. Henry Thunell T2 is at the present In-Canada. He is still on the job ’ as editor of a newspaper Carl Tideman ’OS, graduates from Harvard University, Cambridge. Mass., • tins month. Congratulations. Nathaniel Ed wall 'll. was ordained to the m'nistry at Providence, R. I., last March. 29 THE A CORK Paul Anderson 'll, graduates from the Dental Department of the Iowa University this spring. We expect to see Oscar Peterson T3, at the University of Minnesota next fall. .lonas Larson '11, preaches during the summer months in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He is also assisting Dr. Riggs of Omaha and will finish the last year at Creighton Medical College next yean. Joel Anderson ’ll, also a prospective Senior student at the above medical college. is a contracting painter for the summer, and is doing work in the states of Iowa and Nebraska. Jonas Ahlquist 11, is spending the vacation time at home in North St. Paul, Minn. And. .1. Edstrom ’ll. is married and happily settled in Omaha, Neb. He will pursue his medical studies next year. Peter Oquisl ’13. was present at our chapel exercises the other day and made a speech. The only criticism we have to make is that his speech was entirely too short. Walfred Anderson ’ll, who has finished his first year of the Law Course at the IT. of Minnesota, was made a prisoner by the St. Thomas cadets in the sham battle at Fort Snelling, while he was on scout duty. Reuben Allen T3, is planning a business career and has just completed a course at the Minneapolis Business College. Esther Haglur.d 09, is employed in the office of the Golden Rule, St. Paul. Oscar Freed, president of the B. A. A. A., visited us at chapel May 23. and gave us a very interesting talk. c Looking back upon the past school year, 1913—14. we can say that it has been the most successful season in athletics. Last fall we had a very good foot ball season; all players were very enthusiastic over the games played. But when we entered upon our basket ball season, all the boys were out to try for the team. Manager and coach Arthur Belstrom had his men clashing together to get on the team. Our baseball season has been the best in the history of the school. Never before raising this fund. So the wise girls put their heads together and resolved to have a basket social, and the money received should be for the suits. The boys being relieved of this burden , it was next in older to get the best men into the suits and show enough enthusiasm and pep in the games played so as to keep up the spirit, and interest of the school. The manager Albin Edling at last had a long schedule of games. Our regular line up is as follows: 1st IL, Bob Anderson; 2nd B.. Gust Larson; have the boys been so interested. At one o? the meetings of the Athletic Association it was agreed that we should secure baseball suits. But the question came up how we should raise the money. It was later decided to ask the girls for aid in 3rd B., P. Arthur Belstrom; C., Albin Ed-ling. Mgr.; P. S. S., Chas. Hodne, Capt.; S. S. P.. Paul Loff, L. F„ Dan Strand-berg: C. F. Milton Bjorquist; R. F. Elmer Tornblom. THE ACORN Rev. Hagstrom has paid us two visits during the past month, on April 23 and May 1- He has always a good message to bring every time he conies, and we surely appreciate the times when our president s able to be with us. Dr. Davis. Pres, of Macalcster Coliege, spoke at Chapel April 25. Rev. Jacob Peterson, pastor of the Elim Baptist Church of Minneapolis, has visited us twice since the last issue of the Acorn. We enjoy his talks very much. Rev. Tingley, pastor of the Olivet Baptist Church of Minneapolis, spoke at our Chapel exercises on the subject: “Eating The Giant. Miss Westlin-T. trying to write poetry: “I am taking it out of my head. Miss C. Nelson: 'Tin not. I have n't any in mine ’ Miss K. Sundtelt: “Oh Ruth, r am getting so thin I can feel my bones. Rev. E. Hall, who has recently taken up Ills work as pastor of the Bethel Swedish Baptist Chinch, spake at Chapel May 26. We are all glad to welcome Mr. Hall to the Twin Cities, and hope that he will feel at home among us. Mr. Instances, Lat. I. How can virtus mean manliness when it is in the feminine gender? Mr. Sumio Ucsugi spoke at Chapel May 20 on the subject: The Young People in Japan.” Sued. I. Can an adverb modify a noun? Mr. Loff: In Swedish it can-. Swed. I. Mr. Pearson. Miss Billman has a sour face today. Mr. Ackerman, tell her to rejoice. Mr. A.: Rejoice, 1 do. Ida obeyed. Commercial Law. Class seeing a cow on the campus. Miss Finden: Let's go and milk her- English IV. II. C. W.: What kind of a body does Browning say. if painted, would picture a big soul? Ruth L.: A big body. In Commercial Law. Sometimes people sue for breach ot promise but as there are usually not more than two around when she says yes it is hard to get witnesses. She:— And would you put yourself out for me? He:— Indeed I would. She:— Then do it please. I'm terribly sleepy. Ex. Teacher, explaining the method of subtracting: You can not take four appies from six pears, nor three birds from five cats, and— A boy in the back of the room: Can’t you take four quarts of milk from three cows ? Edling, sitting with Miss Johnson: Miss J.. you’re my darling, aren’t you? (Edling jumping up) “Save me!” THE ACORN 31 ♦ Mr, Khonkhoje stopped off att Bethel April 23. and spoke to us at Chapel time. Mr.' Khonkhoje leaves this summer for India, where lie will take up his future work. Mr. John Halverson paid us a visit May 13 and gave us a short lecture on his trip to Chicago. Mr. Halverson is one of the first workers for Bethel Academy. He has always been a loyal friend to the school. John Oilman, a lawyer from Minneapolis, spoke to us May 1G, on “The Trial of a Law Suit”. We appreciate very much talks of this kind, which are very practical aim we hope that Mr. Ohman will make it a point to visit Bethel more often next year. Prof. A. J. W., in Commercial Law: “Love is either a softening of the heart or the brain. Isn't that true. Axel? Anna L. in Swedish trying to illustrate a grammatical term: “Oh att jag kumle lara n gonting.” E. T. (thotfully): That's impossible. Prof. W. to Miss N. at board trying toi move proposition in geometry. Prof. W.: “What is it that you can al- ways do?” Miss N.: “Sit down.' Prof, p., speaking to a senior about exchanging pictures: “Yes, I have a few from last year I would like to get rid of.” Freshman coming to the Public Library in Minneapolis, noticing the sign: “Dogs not allowed” turned back home. Lat. I.—Mr. T.: The Cauls gave their sisters in marriage to the neighboring •gouts. Re it. ever so homely, there Is no face like your own.—Ex. Do you think you could learn to love me? Well, r never was much of a success as a student.—Ex. Another Secret. She—“She told me you told her that secret I told you not to tell her. He—“The mean thing! I told her not to tell you I told her.” She—“I promised her I would not tell you she told me, so don’t tell her I told you.” A. B.‘ Say, Dan, do you know where Loony Lake” is? D. S.: No! A. B.: Thats where I am going this summer. Mr. Themanson: (making an announcement in Chapel) The S. P. B. will have their annual Blow up” Tuesday evening. “Her First Batch.” Mrs. Youngbride—Oh. Jack, you’ve broken our best bread plate. Her Hubby—Awfully sorry, dear, but t accidentally dropped one of your biscuits on it. Prof. A.. J. W. Hearing a commotion upstairs. “I guess our patient must be getting worse.” S. F. I can- study much better in the evening than in the afternoon.” That's true with children. P. J. W.: Oh, is the kind of 0 one uses when one has a heartache. Mamma:—Louis, stop using such bad language. Louis:—Shakespeare says just what 1 said. Mamma:—Well, you must stop going with that wicked boy. Ex. THE ACORN 32 Pros'. H. Stallard visited us April 22 and delivered a splendid speech at our chapel exercises. Do savages wear clothes? No, dearie. Then why did pa put a button in the missionary box? Ruth L.:— Some girls kick so on account of those five cents.” Ellen G.:— Oh, well maybe they need exercise. Dat: Strandberg is getting so absent minded that lie is always forgetting his books. What has Dan or. his mind we wonder? Seen in Axel B's paper in a criticism on Dickens: “Dickens went too fast.” “In German.” Miss S.: When he was young, he often came to my house.—Miss Johnson (Life and Writings of Addison Eng. II.) Prof. TJ. C. W.—”It seems probable that he had .already ventured to raise his eyes to a great lady.” Esther Nelson:— I don’t understand what that, means.” Mr. Sword making an announcement: Now let us all come out to this meeting, last time there was only three there, the one who spoke the one who sang and the cue who sat on the stove and listened.” Visitor: What became of that other windmill that was here last year?” Native: “There was only enough wind for one so we took it down.” Prof. H. C. W. (Speaking of Arnold’s theme). Did Mr. Arnold do his duty?” A. B.: He passed thru life very lonely.” Mrs. Jenkins— Mis. Smith, we shall be neighbors now. I have bought a house next you, with water frontage.” Mrs. Smith—“So glad! I hope you will drop in some time.” Waiting vs. Doing. “All things come to one who waits.” But here’s a rule that's slicker: The man who goes for what he wants, Will got it that much quicker.” Effective. “There is nothing like stacking up against the world to bring out all there is in a man,” remarked the old traveler. Yes, especially an- ocean voyage,” sadly replied the passenger who was leaning over the rail. In the hall of a Philharmonic society the following notice was posted: The seats in this hall are for the use of the ladies. Gentlemen are requested to make use of them only after the former are seated.” Minister— So you are going to school now, are you Bobby? Bobby (aged six'— Yes. sir.” Minister— Spell kitten for me.” Bobby—“Oh. I’m further advanced than that. Try me on cat.” Teacher in- Botany:— Give a description of the unicellular plants.” Mr. Brolmoo (rather excited:—“Why I just recited a little while ago. Willing to Oblige. At a reception the other evening I overheard the following: A young engaged couple were sitting by themselves when a friend came along and said: You two seem very happy over here away from the rest of the crowd.” We are,” replied the girl, won’t you join us?” “Sorry I can’t.” said the friend, T am not a minister.” T Ii E ACORK Dan Strand berg speaking of his Thesis. ‘•If the teacher excuses me from reading my Thesis 1 11 hug him.” J. A. E. ‘ Those who want to see the final proof of the Freshmen pictures see me at once. A farmer boy and his best girl were seated in a buggy one evening in town, watching the people pass. Near by was a pop corn vender’s stand. Presently the lady remarked: My- that pop corn smells good! Thats right. said the gallant, I’ll drive up a little closer so you can smell it better. Teacher: Give the meaning of veter- inary surgeon. Student: A doctor for old soldiers. Sophomore: Haven’t 1 told you to put things in their right place? Freshman-: Yes, but you never told me how 1 could find them afterwards. In Physics. Mr. A. .T. W.— Last year when 1 demonstrated the X-Ray we had Miss O’s purse and when we looked through it we saw a dollar, a little mirror and a silver pocket book. Edling:— Wasn’t there a chamois in it too? We wish to thank all our exchanges for their criticisms and comments upon out-paper. We welcome ycu again as out-exchanges next fall. Science and Craft: Your table of con- tents is very unique and your paper on the whole is excellent. Northland Student Life: For a school of your size it seems that your paper could have more life and ‘‘pep than what it has. Oracle, Woodward. H. S.—Your exchange cut is very good. Your paper shows a great deal of school spirit. WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT US. X-Ray—Your paper is interesting. Bell-flower Bulletin—Your literary department is good but short The poem and The Glory of the Unfinished were very good. Mirror—The Swedish department looks good, but we in our ignorance can judge only bv appearances. Science and Craft—Your paper is very interesting. The cats are rather unique. Echo—Your cuts are excellent, especially your cover design. We wish to acknowledge the following exchanges for April: Bell-flower Bulletin-. The Alphian. The X-Ray. Radiograph. Picayune. The Spy. Stylus. Rustler. Crescent Dlnasaur. Criterion. H. DAHNER 1199 SNELLING AVE. NOTIONS CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM PARLOR Gopher Shoe Repair Shop 2238 CARTER AVE., Near Como Car Line CELEBRATED O’DONNELL SHOES FOR MEN. PATTERSON SHOES FOR LADIES. LADIES MARTHA WASHINGTON HOME COMFORT SHOE. MISSIS AND AND CHILDRENS SHOES. Shoe Repairing Neatly Done. J. E. HULTENGREN, Prop. O. A. SEETER Barber Shop BARBER SUPPLIES AND LAUNDRY 922 RAYMOND AVE. American Tent and Awning Co. C. M. RAWITZER, Prop. 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FISELER DRUGGIST 2389 University Ave. 930 Raymond Ave. ST. PAUL, MINN. ALL KINDS OF SCHOOL BOOKS BOUGHT AND SOLD LYCEUM BOOK EXCHANGE 711V. Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis Tailors to Men and Women Second Hoor, Oppenhcim Bldg. COR. SIXTH AND MINNESOTA STS. ST. PAUL, MINN. BOOST THE ACORN SINCERITY CLOTHES Put your clothes problem up to us; we will guide you to the right sort of fabric that will give you the use you want; we will help you choose the model most suitable for your figure. We are here to carry the service idea still further; to personally help you choose clothes that will be a credit to you; to make sure that you invariably get Style, Service and Satisfaction. fo i n 3 . (cholson, TJreas. MODEL CLOTHING HOUSE Nicollet at Third MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. BETHEL ACADEMY ST. ANTHONY PARK, MINNESOTA Bducotlonal Institution of the Swedish Bapttets of America. PURPOSE. The purpose of Bethel Academy is to furnish our young people with the opportunity of securing an education under the guidance and watch-care of Christian toachcrs, Tho school especially welcomes students who hear the call to service or who awaken to the possibility of greater usefulness when past the usual High School age. These may here feel at home among other young people of equally strong purpose and earnest endeavor. LOCATION. The Twin Cities Is tho gatoway of tho rapidly growing Northwest and is the center of a largo and increasing Scandinavian population. Within a radius of one hundred and twenty-five miles are sixty-five Swedish Baptist Churches with an aggregate membership of six thousand, the greater majority of tlioso being found within half of that radius. DEPARTMENTS AND COURSES. Bethel Academy offers instruction in the following departments: Academic, Normal, Preparatory, Special Preparatory, Englleh-Swedlsh, and Music. CHARACTER OF THE WORK. It Is our purpose that tho work done in every department shall be only of the highest order. Each student is given assistance 60 that his progress may be as thorough and as rapid as possible. We have a large and efficient faculty and art ©A«;h year adding to our equipment. RELIGIOUS INFLUENCE. The atmosphore in Bethel Academy is thoroughly Christian. The daily chapel sendees, the student's weekly prayer meeting, the work of the Missionary Band, tho Bible classes, all hare an effective tendency in checking tho literary worker from losing spirituality. ACCREDITED BY THE UNIVERSITY. Bethel Academy is accredited by the University of Minnesota, so that graduates from here are admitted to tho University without examination. This relation of tho school to the University Is an evidence of the high standard of work done in Bethel Academy. INFORMATION. In applying for catalog or further information, address the Principal: ALFRED J. WINGBLADE, Bethel Academy, St. Paul, Minn,