Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1915 volume:

Sr. . A. ijapatrmu mtr frirnb atth $rrstfcntt, tu uilinsr ntaguaututmts nature, mtb ijeumius heart atth willing hatih iljr irstiuij nf mtr srltnnl has been entrusted, we respertfully atth afferttmtatehj hehirate this Annual dumber nf (El|e Arnrtt. Xafc le of Contents LITERARY DEPARTMENT— Page The First Vision........................... r Begynnelsens Dag............................ 0 The First Chapel............................ 7 The Bethel of Today......................... A Look Ahead............................... !) The Tour of the Concert Troop of Bethel Academy Alumnae Association..................... 10 The Religious Influences in Bethel Academy. 12 EDITORIALS— Our Yesterday.............................. 13 Cutting Across............................. 13 Be On Time................................ 13 Our Tomorrows.............................. 13 THE ACORN STAFF.............................. 11 GRADUATING CLASS OF 1915..................... 15 CLASS HISTORY................................ 16 CLASS POEM................................... 17 CLASS SONG................................... 17 CLASS PROPHECY............................... IS PERSONALS.................................... 10 FRESHMEN FANCIES............................. 20 SOPHOMORE THOUGHTS .............. •.......... 21 JUNIOR DREAMS................................ 21 SENIOR TOUCHES............................... 21 SOCIETY NOTES— M. S. A.................................... 22 Missionary Band............................ 22 S. P. B.................................... 23 Athenaean Society.......................... 24 ATHLETICS ................................... 26 SWEDISH DEPARTMENT— En Sjoresa till ornskoldsvik sommaren 1903. 2S ALUMNI NOTES................................. 30 NEW ACORN STAFF.............................. 35 The Acorn VOL. VII MAY 1915 No. 8 a,lie 3Urst Uumnt Frank Peterson A the tiny aeon:, when in contort villi the soil, produced the sturdy oak, so a simple thought, germinated in the soil of necessity, brought into existence Bethel Academy. In the autumn of 1903 the program committee of the Swedish Baptist General Conference assigned to me the topic: “What is yet lacking in our denominational development?” In casting about in my mind what should be said on this subject, I was ied t.o look over the field of progress to ascertain in just what we were the weakest. I found we had made commendable progress in the organization of churches, in the erection of church edifices and parsonages, and we certainly made a good showing in the way cf evangelistic work. In all these things we had pushed ahead faster than we could follow up with adequate ministerial supply. Here then was the weak Joint in our denominational armour. Our theological school at Morgan Park could not be blamed for this. It was doing all that could be expected of it, with the resources at hand. The school needed more students and the students needed more thorough preparation than the facilities of the school could offer. The growing demand for an educated ministry made necessary a thorough preparatory training as a base upon which to build the theological course. Without it the student would suffer from a topheaviness which could not balance itself in the contact with the new .generation which was rapidly receiving a high school and college training. Were we to send cur young men to American Colleges, we would run the risk of losing them to the Swedish work altogether. Past experience had abundantly proven this. I could see only two things between which to choose, either to go on as we were doing and continue to send out a ministry inadequate to the demands of the times and thus go down to defeat, or to establish a school of our own where our young men could secure the training needed for their life work and at the same time retain their loyal and sympathetic relationship with their countrymen and their denomination. T believed the latter course was the logical one to take if the Swedish Baptists were to assume their share in the b THE ACORN religious caro of their countrymen in America. Moved by an unswerving conviction on this question, I sought to make clear the situation to the Conference, which was then in session at Stromsburg, Nebraska, with the result that it was unanimously decided that a Committee he appointed, of which, unfortunately, I was made the Chairman, to look further into this matter and to present plans and recommendations at the next annual Conference. Dr. Sandell had been given a kindred subject for discussion, and, singularly enough, be too reached the conclusions l had set forth, and even suggested that Minnesota was the logical location. The report and suggestions of the school committee, given at the General Conference held at Kansas City, the following year, were unanimously adopted. The schcci committee was enlarged, made more representative, and given full authority to act in the name of the Conference. The first term began in a modest way, in the lecture room of the Klim Baptist Church, Minneapolis. But since 1907 the school has enjoyed its own home in St. Anthony Park. It has long since outgrown the capacity of the building. New and commodious quarters are now being erected to receive the students for the autumn term. The scope and character of the work accomplished during the first ten years ot its existence have more than justified the actions taken by the General Conference in bringing this institution into existence. Its students are already enriching and strengthening our denominational life. iSrijmtttelsnts 3ax$ Arvid Gordh Begynnelsens dag! — ja, den li-gger nu tio ar bakom. Af senapskornet liar blifvit ett betydande trad, sft att t. o. in. him-melens faglar” kommit for att bygga slna n sten pa dess kvistar. Grunden, som lades. har ha Hit att bygga pd, bar hdllit att bygga sjalfva samfutulsskolan pit. Pd den ringa begynnelsens dag hade den nya skclan intet eget hus. Men den lick rum i Elhns hitrberge i Minneapolis. Har vfintade dock ej fiirdiga skolsalar mod nutidens utstyrsel. De forsta elever, som kommo for att sdka kunskap, funno tvenne In rare och en pastor s.vsselsatta med att satta upp vaggar och tillverka svarta tailor m. m. dyl. Nitr arbetet sedan l'rampft morgonsidan var fardigt, skulle man run-nit donna trio i det gastfria pasiorshuset omkring kaffebordet. Nasta dag sago dessa handtverkare gan-ska respektabla ut. och dd matrikulerades — for att anvanda ett ldngt ord om cn enkel handling — dc lorsta eleverna 1 svenska haptisternas i Amerika forsta biro-verk. De kommo redan nu Iran ganska skilda trakter: frail Minnesota och Dako- ta, fran Wisconsin och Michigan, Iran Illinois och Kansas och Nebraska och Connecticut. Nar de alia voro samman, upp-gick antalet till ett och ett lialft tjog. en mind re. Och pd delta material profvade liastan cerfarna larare sina formagor, och af detta material har det blifvit goda man och kvinnor — aklrig framdragna ill ail Un-da utan denna begynnelse. Det bor jades med att arbeta ofvertid, och det fortsattes det ocksa med: tv at'ton-skolor krafde alia formdgor och krafler, sem slodo till buds. Var ieke dagskolans elevkar s stor. voro aftonkurserna sa rnycket slorie. Klasser i engelska och svensk bibel pagingo i Elirn, och bibelklas-ser hollos afvensd. i St. Paul och St. Anthony Park. Entusiasm praglade detta ar bete. Akademien vann vanner och sluden-ter. fdrsaml ingen vann niedlemmar och Herrens sak gynnades. En skola slcall noturligtvis ha forenin-gar, isynnorliet litterara foreningar. Och var skola var icke mftnga veckor •.•animal, da denna fr ga dryftades. Grunden lades till en forening, som vlsat slg vara en god THE ACORN i tjanarinna, namligen Alpha Beta Literary Society. Jag kan aldrig glomma dess for-sta mote i mitt hem, da en af de p-A pro-grammet uppsatta var sa blyg, att han kom af sig, nar han skulle trada ham for pul)liken. Han blcf scnare foreningens president, graduerade friln skolan med goda becyg, bar sedan graduerat Iran en annan. skola och r i dag en lieder for Bethel Academy. Vi sago afven fra mat i begynnelseus dag och liinglade ut till storre mark och storre rum. Dct vackra landet i St. Anthony Bark blef v rt, och planerna lades till det hus, som, ehuru litet, betrvggade skolans framtid. Och afven detta blei ju ett trappsleg till del som battre iir. Det vore mycket smatt och godt att saga om “den ringa begynnelsens dag,” men orden m ste rftknas och de aro mojligen redan for ni nga. Men jag far dock sanda en hjartevarm hSlsning till dera som raot-tes i oktober 1905 och troget stodo hi i kri-tisk grundlaggningstid. Stye iFirsl (Thaprl els Soneson Next fall in the month of October it will be ten years ago since Deiliel Academy began its important service as an educational institution, founded by the Swedish Baptists of America. As it is an institution established for the purpose of serving God's plan, in helping those in need of development, it could net accomplish this high and noble service without singing praise to God and without asking Him for wisdom, help and guidance, and hence the daily Chapel. The writer has been asked to say something about The First Chapel . As wc are not in possession of any notes of any kind t'rcm the time we have to rely entirely upon our memory. The school had no building of its own at that time; the chapel was held in the sundayschool as-semblyroora of the Elim Swedish Baptist Church, N. 10. Minneapolis, with which church the school Tor two years had its temporary home. The leader of “The First Chapel” was the honored and beloved first principal or the school, Dr. Arv. Gordh. The number of the song we have forgotten, but not the personality of him who announced it. In the audience we find Prof. J. O. Booklund, who during the first two years of the school faithfully served as teacher. The first students of the school were also present at this precious hour. Three ot' the audience have graduated and gone to their eternal reward. The other students we find in various occupations of life as farmers, contractors, lawyers, dentists and ministers of the gospel. Rev. V. E. Hedberg, for many years tire beloved and successful pastor of the Elim Swedish Baptist Church, was the Chaplain. He read from the book of Joshua, the first chapter. The message which he brought us we find in the 9th verse of the chapter and reads as follows: Have no; l com- manded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thee dismayed: for Jehovah is with thee whithersoever thou .gocst. God said he had made plain to his servant Joshua that he had great work for him to accomplish, if he should be able to perform (his he would need pay attention to God s will and so God would be with him. “Bethel Academy,” said Rev. Hedberg, has a great work to accomplish and hence needs to adhere to the will of God, in order that His promise might he fulfilled with regard to the existence of the school.” How wonderful has not this prophetical message, spoken by the chaplain at “The First Chapel” in Bethel Academy, come true in the existence and mission or the institution? Yes, Jehovah has indeed been with the work and we believe that in the years before us, we shall be able to realize more and more the truth of God’s word spoken at The First Chapel.” s THE ACORN a lit' UU'tlu'l of a nil ay . Ufred J. Jf in o'blade In writing this article we are not predicting what Bethel Academy will he in the bright years to come, not yet are we relating what she has been in the ten years that are past, but our task is to tell what Bethel Academy is today. We shall write briefly oi' some of the things which stand out most noticeably. First the building. It is conspicuous because cf its smallness. Some one has called it the beehive. It is “chuck” full of busy bees. Everywhere they can lie seen. In the vestibule, on the stairs, in the halls, in the office, in the reading room; all busy and all happy. But happier will they be when a larger building will furnish better accommodations for study and recitation. And the grounds. We are like the Holy Land in one parliculai at least. We are situated between Egypt and Babylonia. When Egypt goes to war with Babylonia she insists on a passage thru the Holy Land and vice versa. We are situated between the southland and the northland When small boy of the south clashes arms with small boy of the north the conflict ground is sure to be somewhere in our territory. Whistling lad who trudges � o schco!. gro n man who hastens to work, maid cn her way to the grocery and lady hurrying to catch a car, all invade our domain. And we have not barb wire nor patience enough to intercept all. We must say ‘Clod Bless You' and continue our task It will not be with unmingled sorrow that we move to a more suburban campus. Next the students. We here are hundred this year. We have wondered wh it should be even one hundred. Perhaps the number refers to the doxology. We are thankful for what God can make of nil cf them, it takes a good man lo make a living in these war times, even if ho devotes his full time to liie task. It takes a better man to make a living and besides spend as much time in present unproductive labor as does the student. Therefore the selfsupporting student is to be greatly admired for his courage and initiative as well us for his energy and pluck. Wc have in Bethel a large percentage of such students. That our neighbors in the park appreciate their services, we could easily know by noting the phone calls for help which ccme to our office any school morning. Further proof that our students arc busy bees can also be found by their busy occupation in many kinds of work all ovev the park cn any fine afternoon. Of organizations we have eight in Bethel Academy. Four of thorn are literary, one physical, and three religious. That these organizations look after the needs of the Undents in the various fields, no one needs lo doubt. Yet we do not think they seriously encroach on each other. We have also another organization which we have not included in the eight above mentioned, namely Hie Boarding Club. Thus far this ( lie has been for men only. The increase in number of out young ladies will force us to make arrangements for them also. Our publication the ACORN is known everywhere. It lias now completed its seventh year. Modesty will perhaps keep it from changing its name for that of a .sturdier and maturer one. These are touches of what Bethel is today. We have here a busy workshop. The product of our employment is character—Christian character. We are workers together with Gcd. Who can judge of tins product! THE ACORN 9 A ffituik Aliraii (i. , lrvid H'tgslrom. The message of the prophet is located in the realm of conjecture and mystery; for who can correctly foretell what is in the unknown future, ei there is an adage which reminds us that “while there is life, there is hope. Hope always points forward to future prospects, hence the hopeful optimistic soul always looks ahead. In fact hope which is called the last thing in the world is founded on faith and love, which have been called respectively, the first thing and the greatest thing, in the world. So that even while dealing with futures, as hope does, it is not purely visionary and mystical The sane and safe prophet is one who bases his prophetic predictions on the events of history. So history and prophecy are closely related as parent and child. No parent desires lor his child the limited and narrow career he himself has had but one infinitely greater and brighter. So. in our look ahead for Bethel Academy, based as it is on a glorious past of less than a decade, with a surprising growth in enrollment, financial development intellectual and most of all Christian influence, we can hardly paint tlio horizon of its future in too bright tints. When we think of our Alumni, some of whom are already represented on the far flung battle front of roreign missionary endeavor, while younger aspirants are preparing therefore, and others of whom are in various departments of professional and practical life, here at home, and almost every one making his mark in life's onward march: I say, when we think of these things, we should indeed feel inspired and with a real prophetic vision we should go forth in a most hopeful and cheery note. In the horoscope of Bethel's future we seem to see, the fondest dreams find the largest fulfillment. The eye of l'aith in the realm of hope, sees an enrollment climbing toward the three cipher figure. When our campus, comprising even now more than eight acres, shall be doubled :n area and becomes the soil out of which shall grow not only a larger Bethel but also dormitories lor boys and girls, a library building, an auditorium and a conservatory of music, an art museum as well as a commodious and well equipped gymnasium, these latter buildings, together with the administration building forming centers for both theological and academic students, who then shall say that our visions were the vagaries of a dreamy Seer. Furthermore when these buildings will bear, as donors, the names of Alumni or families of Alumni, and the campus and buildings will be dotted with memorials, the gifts of the classes that have graduated; then will the joy of harvest mingle with the tears of the sowers, of earlier years of struggle and trial. When, not only in the ranks of ministers and missionaries, but also among educators, statesmen, judges, lawyers, doctors, engineers, musicians, editors, lecturers, tradesmen, fathers and mothers and other moldcrs of the lives ol the present and future, are numbered with honorable mention the names of Bethel's Alumni, who then will grieve over investments made, but rather will they grieve over the fact that these investments were not larger and more compatible with the greatness of the future possibilities of the instltu-ticn of learning which is today passing this milestone in its history. To other prophets will be left the task of forecasting the future of Bethel College and University. I 10 THE ACORN NEW ACADEMY 3mtr of tl)c (Emtrrrt Unuiji of tin ®?%I AntiU'nuj Alumna? Asanriatirm h red IK Johnson During the past year, the chief aim of the members of the Bethel Academy Alumnae Association has been to raise money for a complete chemical laboratory. Each Alumnus has been asked to either contribute or try to collect a certain amount from his friends so that the required sum could be had before the school moves to its new home. But in addition to this mode of raising money, the Association decided to resort to another means. This was to send out a concert troop to visit as many towns as possible during Easter vacation. Those who were chosen for this tour were: •Miss Gunhild Ilagstrom, reader; Miss Myrtle Wernstrom, pianist; Messrs. Walfred Danielson, Ephraim Danielson. Charles Hodne, Alfred Dahlquist, constituting the Bethel Academy Quartette; Mr. Fred Y. Johnson, violinist, and Mr. Ernest Nordstrom, manager. We left Minneapolis Thursday afternoon, bound for Isanti. Here we were received by members of the South Isanti Church, who took us in automobiles to the home of their pastor, Rev. Nelson. The attendance at our concert in the evening was very satisfactory since every seat in the THE ACORN 11 church was taken and the audience displayed every sign of satisfaction with our program. The next morning we were again on our journey. This time our destination was Stanchfield. Upon arriving at this place, we were met at the train by the pastor, Rev. Nylin. Thereupon we were treated to a very pleasing dinner which we consumed with enthusiasm, because it is generally known that travelling gives a person a good appetite. Although Btanch-field is not a very large place, the attendance at our concert in the evening was large, and the success or the entertainment was shown by the tact that every participant, except Mr. Nordstrom, who acted as introducer of the troop, was encored. After the concert was over, our greatest difficulty was how we were going to get to Milaca, Minn., without any waste of time. Our main idea was to hire automobiles to drive us from Stanehfield to Milaca, but as the roads were poor, nobody dared lo risk their Fords for the trip. Consequently, we had to take the train to Coon Creek, where we had to wait four hours for the train to Milaca. Hut during this period of time, we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Our thoughtful manager had bought a supply of groceries at Stanch-field, so that we had the first picnic or the season, consisting of buns, weiners, dill-pickles, coffee and toasted marshmallows. Thus we enjoyed ourselves until train-time drew nigh. Although we had a great deal of amuse ment on our picnic, we were very glad when we were permitted to enter the train and rest comfortably in a large seat. Upon arriving at Milaca, we found the members of the church to be no less hospitable to us than at the place previously mentioned. We were met at the station, and places were assigned to us as to where we were going to slay during our visit. This being Saturday evening, we did not expect to see a very large attendance at the concert. But in this we were very badly mistaken, inasmuch as we had the largest as well as one of the most appreciative audiences on our tour. The following Sunday was Easter, and the congregation had made special preparations to serve lunch in the church dining room. In the afternoon, there was a large young peoples meeting with special music and speeches, and also special music at the evening service. At this meeting, a collection was given for the benefit of the cause which we represented. Our visit to Milaca was very much enjoyed, and when Monday morning came, we felt very sorry indeed, to leave. At one o’clock, we arrived in Minneapolis. Since we had a concert scheduled at St. Bonifacius, and the train did not leave until five o'clock, we decided that a good meal was necessary lo keep up our energy to perform at the next place. Therefore we marched to Donaldson's and had a little banquet by ourselves. Here we spent a merry hour, talking about all that had happened during our trip. After our repast, some of the members of the group spent the remainder of the time viewing the art gallery, while others went to their respective homes for a brief visit. At five o’clock we met again, having St. Bonifacius as our destination. When we arrived there, we were welcomed by members of the German Baptist Church, and their pastor, Rev. Heineman. But our spirits were enlivened when we were met by cur President, Dr. Hagstrom, who made a brief speech in our behalf. Our concert here was well attended, and we were asked to come to Scandia a little later. The next day, the group returned to the cities, each full of spirit to take up their own work, and all acknowledging the fact that a better Easier vacation could not be had, since our tour netted the Bethel Academy Alumnae Association approximately one hundred dollars. Since this tour we have had the privilege of visiting Scandia. Minn., to which place we were invited while at St. Bonifacius. A most delightful lime was spent here with the members of the Scandia Church. On behalf of the members of the group. I extend our most hearty thanks to the many friends who so kindly provided for us during our visits in their communities. 12 THE ACORN TRUST WORK uhf HU'lujimui Unthtnui'n in tlir Srtl)?! Aradntuj C. Geo. E—n Most likely many are asking themselves and others: “What influence has religion upon the students in a school like Bethel?” or “What attitude toward religion does the spirit of the school as a whole take? Questions like these are entitled and therefore a little information will probably interest the friends of the school and especially those who have sons and daughters here. It is evident that among a hundred itudents different elements are existing and more so where all are not professing Christians. Even if the not Christians” are model young men and women, their spirit will never be fully in harmony with the Christians’. The majority will have the best chance to be the domineering. We are glad to report that as far as the Christians are concerned they are more and merely predominating in Bethel Aca- demy. In the whole student body 37 are aiming for some kind of religious work, cither on the homefield-or on the foreign field. But besides them there is a groat number professional Christians who are net preparing for any special work in this line. What an influence a group of young men and women with a missionary spirit in their bosom exercise upon the rest of the young people can not here be estimated. It is shown thru the various societies and individuals. Besides the three societies (Missionary Band, Ministerial Student's Ass’n., and Student Volunteers) which have for their purpose the uplifting and developing of the spiritual side of the students, the leading members of the other socities are active Christian workers. This to show the influence they have in the different organization. Cont. on page 21 1H2 ACORN 13 Tlie Acorn Bnic red ay second class matter October 20tli. 1000, at the Post Office of St. Paul. Minn., under the Act of March 3rd. 1S70. Subscription Price 50c per Year All articles contributed to the Literary Department should he addressed to theEdltor-l� «-Ohi..r. and all business- comm..— '.tions to the Business Manager. Bethel Academy St. Anthony Park. Minn STAFF. SAM YOUNG, Editor-In-Chief. CHAS. HODNE, Bus. Mgr. GUST A. GUSTAYSON, Cir. Mgr. ESTHER LARSON, Asso, Editor. Our Yesterday. We are now at the end of another year. As we look back wc can. see how we have failed to grasp some opportunities that have presented themselves to us: how we have planned on doing better work but have never fulfilled these plans. As schoolmates we have had many pleasant times together, but these times are now of the past, they are now mem cries of things that have been. During our stay here at Bethel Academy we have possibly met friends that shall never be forgotten altho we arc now parting, never to meet again, or even hear their names mentioned. These days have been days that we are not now able to fully appreciate. Cutting Across. We are so prone to take the shortest way heme, to work, when we are late, to win favor, when we forget ourselves. never realizing that every corner that we cut across we are not only tres- passing but we are making our own sphere smaller, our minds narrower, our capacity for a larger scope impossible. If it is a. large boulder that we find in our way by all means remove it but if it is a beautiful flowerbed that we are walking over, stop, think, we are stepping on flowers, we are putting our rough heel on them, killing them. How often we do the same with our conscience when it troubles us. We step on it in order to gain our object sooner (we think) than by following the true course around the corner—and gain whatever wo may, honestly. Be On Time. That is one of the habits that everyone should strive to attain. Get. it now and keep it; it’s worth more than most of us realize. On time lor your recitations, on time to your work, on time in filling your dates: always there when you are supposed to be there and the world Cont. on page S4. CLASS OF 1915. Names, from left to right: Top row—Ivey Johnson, Frank Hhenstrom. Fredericka Witzell. Second row—-Sam Young, Charles Hodne, Ellen Gustarson. Third row—Gust Hamniar. Sigrid Johnson, Dorothea Tornblom. Earl Carlson. Center—Theresa Torn-tolom. Last-row—Victor Sword, Ida BUIman Esther Larson, Martin Anderson. JG THE ACORN (Hlass Sjistoru Charles Hodne—He began with a song in Fir, Minnesota, on April 13, 1893, and has been singing ever since. Jie made the world sit up and take notice” when he used his strong lamp. In the public school at Karlstad he received the fundamentals of his education. Air. Hodne has had a broad experience. For one year he acted as manager of his father’s store, Later he became salesman for a novelty concern. In 1910 he decided that a Commercial education was necessary, so he took up work at the Grand Forks Business College for one year. This course proved to him that a high school course would be of great value, so he decided in the fall of 1911 to take up work at Bethel. Since that time he lias been a very active student at this institution. Mr. Hodne, President or the class, Business manager of the Acorn, and for two years Steward of the Boys •Boarding Club, member of tho Bethel Quartette and other singing organizations, has been a busy fellow, during the three years spent at Bethel. His favorite study is English IV. Favorite flower, Red Rose Ilis motto, “Never give up.” Mr. llodnc expects to tako up work at the University of Chicago. Ivey Johnson—In the little town of Brunswick, Minn., on July 11, 1894, was born a quiet little girl who calmly spread daylight, not even showing signs of curiosity. She seemed to take things for granted, that things were as they ought to be, then why make a noise about it? In 1910 she graduated from the Monroe school with more knowledge or grammar than most girls at that age. Miss Johnson then decided that Minneapolis was a good place to go, to get a better education. She entered South High School in 1912 and continued there till December 193-1, when she decided that she wanted to graduate from Bethel. She is a very quiet and rather reserved young lady with large blue eyes that look inquiringly at you. Her motto, “It is better to wear out than rust out is well chosen and shows that she has great ambition to work. She lias chosen the Red Rose as her favorite flower. Gust Hammar—In 1S93 Vastmanland, Sweden, was made aware of that another great philosopher had ccme into existence. Mr. Hammar, a lad of extraordinary ability to -grasp things along the scientifieal line, was given every privilege to develop along this line of study. He scon grew accustomed to the terms of physics ana astronomy, also studying the German ancl Latin at the State High School at orebro. Mr. Hammar came to this country in 1913 and entered Bethel in the fall of the same year. He has developed rapidly m every course of study that he has pursued. Mr. Hammar stands well at the head of the class, which he deserves after having studied more than possibly any other member. We take it tor granted that his favorite study is Latin, since he has chosen to use as his motto, “Astra Castra” and his favorite flower “Comal loria A rajahs.” Mr. Hammar's greatest ambition is to become a Doctor of Philosophy, which ambition he will no doubt soon attain. Ida Bill man—Or. the 4th day of December, 1897, the people of North East Minneapolis looked around to see what all the noise was about. It was Ida that made that awful noise when she first spied daylight. She began at once to see what her surroundings were like, investigating things as she went along. One day in the fall of 190-1 she decided that Prescott public school was a good place to go. so she went at once and done it. in 1912 she entered East High where she spent one year. Then her attention was drawn toward Bethel and so she became one its ambitious (mischievous) students. Miss Billman is one of the younger members of the class, but in spite of It she seems to enjoy some of the hardest subjects, such as History. Her favorite flower is the Lily of the Valley. Her motto, 1 Coni, on page 31. THE ACORN n (Clans I know a class, a wondrous class. The greatest class l vow. That you can find at any place, And here 1 give it now. Well, ladies first, we always say When ’fraid of something ill. Then Dora Tornblocm, takes the lead, •Because she says, I will!” S. Johnson is another one Who’ll work to get ahead. She would, I guess, get pretty far If not lor, “Tig too had!” The third one on the firing line We’ll say is Miss Witzeil. She is a Chinese Swede and then— Well, all I dare not tell. I understand quite many things, But many more I don’t. And Ida Billman’s one of them. You’ll know her by, I won’t!” Think without confusion clearly Of Ellen Gustavson sincerely. She is so queer and funny, really She is just like this verse (stanza). But Esther Larson is a girl. So sober and so still; She walks around like Grandma self. She laughs just when she will. Perplexities do always end With some perplexity; (Class Fare well, cur dear old Bethel, Farewell our school so true! Farewell ye halls and class rooms If you are but a few! Chorus: Because we must now leave you We feel as children do When they must leave their mothers And brothers, sisters true. {Jam And Ivey Johnson is this one Perplexity to me. But from the unknown reaim I go, And come on unsafe ground. Let Charley Hodne be the first To introduce this ground. When boys grow up they all enjoy And will compete with mates; But Gustav Iiammar is a boy, Who does compete with maids. We also have a “Frank” young man, Who tries to be on top. And surely he is climbing now, He says, “I’ll ne’er give up.” I can't define the wondrous things That Carlson now has found. But he’s discovered many things That no one yet has found. We also have an Ander’s son, A very brilliant lad; But little boys do quickly learn The mischiefs and the bad. Sam Young’s the elder of the class; He will bring up the rear. He’s noted for his mild blue eyes, He’s not at all to fear. The simple verse form I have used When I’ve described the class, Is not because of them, you know, But of the reading Mass. And to our teachers also We now must say farewell! We know that you have loved us. But here we cannot dwell. Chor. Farewell, ye loving schoolmates, To you we are in debt For all the loving kindness You’ve shown since first we met. Therefore ye halls and classrooms, And teachers oh, so true! And all our loving schoolmates. Farewell! Farewell, to you! THE ACORN liS (iXlaisje Elian Gusb'ifson The attention of the world was called to Earl Carlson the wonderful inventor and .genius, lie had competed an aeroplane that could liy across the Atlantic ocean In less than twenty-four hours. The journey thru the air was as sate as a journey on land. It had always been ray desire to take a trip thru the air, and visit the old world. Earl consented to act as my guide and take me to any place 1 desired. My first stop was in Italy, the country with blue skies, trees of orange and lemons, air filled with the fragrance of the orange blossom and the blazing oleanders. The sun was setting, coloring the sky in colors that no artist can paint. I seated myself by a sparkling fountain. I saw the mcon as it rose blending the crimson of the sky with the blue of night. The stars shone brightly one by one. silently as a nun; the twilight thickened and the sharp jagger edges at houses and mountains were obscure, only the beauty remained. I was lost in the beauty of it, when I saw a tall stately priest walk down the worn path from a large monastery with steps slow and deliberate. A little child passed and addressed him as Padre Hammer, in the pale moonlight I saw the selfsame Gust Hammer that used to sit in the class rooms at Bethel always longing to recite his lessons. lie seemed somewhat sadder than of yore, hut his burning zeal lor the betterment ol' humanity was no less. His solemn voice blended well with the chimes of the silvery bells as they tolled the hours ror prayer. He recognised me as a stranger in Rome and spoke to me. Wc scon renewed our acquaintance, and he told me that Victor Sword was an ambassador to Italy from America. He was considered a successful agitator lor the world’s peace and the full recognition of Brotherhood of Man. lie had just left the day before and would hold a meeting at Stockholm, Sweden. Much as I would have liked to have stayed in Italy, my guide v.anted to he on flight again. Our next stopping place was Switzerland where the world’s Sunday School Convention was in session. I was introduced to the president of the Convention. I was pleasantly surprised to meet Ivey Johnson, the wise sage of our class loom, leader of such a worldwide movement. Good things usually follow close, ami here, loo, 1 saw Esther Imrson, or used to be “Larson,” representing the Swedish Baptist minister's mutual influences. She did justice to her calling; the speech she delivered and the plea she presented thrilled the audience, and it is something that will live in their memories forever. They told me that I would meet Bora Tornhlom in France. Her silvery laugh could always be heard as she walked among the ruins, castles, palaces of France gathering material for a history she was writing for the students at Bethel Academy. Hue to a slight accident with our machine, we were forced to stop at the nearest country, the Isle of Wight. My attention was called to a very unique building. I rapped at the door and was admitted by a school ma'am, who proved to be no one but Sigrid Johnson. She had always longed for adventures and now she had gone to this remote place to put into practice a new system of teaching. She is a very successful teacher and her methods will be the ones that will be used thruout the universe. That we talked is not necessary to say; both of us had much to relate. She was very glad to know about her classmates and, I, too, learned that Frank Renstrom was a “D. D.” in Africa. His ideas are modern and his theology very sound. If my guide had not been so impatient I, perhaps, would have lingered at the beautiful spot, but there is neither rest nor delay, so we again were flying thru the Cont. on page 34. THE A C O RN 1U EDITORS, ROBERT ANDERSON, IDA BILLMAN, LILLY STONESTROM. CU:st. CJ. has already found a Hose. Rather early. The record for pole-vaulting for one or two of the boys js iess than the high jump. Found by Bob. A. on Lake Street Bridge cne rainy night, a boy who seemed lost. After several attempts at trying to find out his name. Bob. found it to be Gust. G. from Bethel. Bob. brought him home. G. A. G., looking at last page of a newspaper: I always read Little Aids for Cupid, because I might need them sometime.” In Minneapolis, would you call the spikes that hold up the safely zone, suspenders of traffic,—safety pins? At the end of three weeks of married life a Southern darky returned to the minister who performed the ceremony and asked for a divorce. The minister, after explaining that he couldn’t give him one, said: “You know, Sam, you took her for better or for worse ' ’Yes sir, I knows flat,” rejoined the darky, but—but, she’s worse than I took her for. —Ex. I tcok her out in my new canoe, As the summer’s day toward evening drew, A wooing, bashful lover: 1 kissed her on her lips divine. And asked her softly to be mine, When the blooming boat turned over.—Ex. If a mosquito bite thee on one hand, give him the other, palm downward. Anna S.— This is a gossiping room. A. S. (hard of hearing)—“it surely is a gospel.” Prof. H. C. W.—“Where is poetry in winter, when everything is frozen?” V. H. Sword—“In the poet's heart. Mr. Person—“What is so interesting about the poem ’AktenskapsriMgan’? G. A. Gustafson—“The subject.” “God made man and rested. Then God made woman. Since then neither God nor man have rested. —Ex . C. Robt. A—“What’s the initials on that ball? T think its mine.” Ruth E.—“C. R. A. Z. Y. It must be yours.” On May 1st the students had an outing to Minnehaha Falls which was enjoyed very much by everybody. Good-Bye Bethel. Good-Bye Bethel Good-Bye Bethel! We’re going to leave you now! Rob. A.— I got a headache above one eye.” 20 THE AGO It N CHAPEL SPEAKERS. Among the different visitors of whom we had the pleasure of listening to at our chapel services arc: Dr. H. E. Trolle of Mexico, Mo. Mr. W. I). Stem, Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Stroble. Mr. C. M. Stocking, Minneapolis. Rev. Mossberg, Mankato, Minn. Rev. K kb lad, Red Wing, Minn. Rev. Risinger, Minneapolis. Rev. A. J. Freeman, Rockford, 111. Dr. E. R. Pope, Minneapolis. Mr. Dickenson, Supt. Childrens Home. Rev. Stolberg, North Dakota. Dr. Petzol, Montana. Rev. Kemper, Temple Baptist Church, Minneapolis. Dr. Harry Noble Wilson, Central Pres. Church, St. raid. Miss Cora Rudy. Mr. Oalderwood, Prohibition worker. Dr. Dick, First M. E. Church, Minneapolis. Rev. Holtzerman, Sec. Henn. Co. S. S. Association. Mr. McFarland, Minn. Gospel Mission, St. Paul. Mr. Kakuirum, U. of Minn. Rev. Jacob Peterson, Elirn Swed. Baptist Church, Minneapolis. Rev. Licchlctcr. Dayton, O. Mr. A. J. Dalile, Prohibition worker. Mr. Wolff, Minneapolis. Rev. Swanson, First Swedish Baptist Church, St. Paul. Rev. Hall. Bethel Swedish Bapt. Church, Minneapolis. Mr. Cederberg, a St. Paul Architect. Mr. Cross. Board of Public Health. Rev. Adolph Olson, Bethany Swedish Bapt. Church, St. Paul. Maurice Adelslieim, Minneapolis Jeweler. Dr. Ceo. Doris, Macalester College. President Kerfoot of Hamline. Esther Sundl'elt, Macalester College. Rudolph Crook, Minnesota University. Dr. Norton, Ex-President of Sioux Falls College. Mrs. Angore, Miss Ynlstadt and Miss Munkurtz of the Union Mission. Major Clancy of Minneapolis. Rev. John Wahlborg of Sweden. Rev. A. M. Locker, Sec’y Minn. S. S. Association. Dean Woods of the Agricultural School. Rev. Schugren of the Telegu Mission or India. Rev. Loucks, Fourth Bapt. Church, Minneapolis. Dr. Sandell of the Seminary. Oscar Freed or the University. Dr. Frank Peterson of Minneapolis. Rev. Holmen of the Norw. Danish Bapt. Church, Minneapolis. FRESHMEN FANCIES. The “Fresliies” have been conspicuous thruout the entire year for their strict attention to the work before them. Especially has this been true at meal time. During the warm days of spring when it becomes so intensely monotonous to study English, Algebra, etc., the Freshmen have been found under the shady trees upon the campus, in “Langford Park or out at “Minnehaha Falls” studying nature, dreaming, philosophizing or picking flowers for Botany class.” Several of our distinguished Fresliies” have left us during the last semester of the school year. We wish all of them the very best success, and hope to see their smiling faces among us at the opening or the next school year. One of our prominent Fresliies was kidnapped by the ladies of the sophomore class sometime during the last semester. Of course we have reasons to admire the taste of the “sophomore girls.” but the prominent “Fresliie,” whom we missed, we have no compliments for. lie is evidently enjoying his new and highly educated environment. “Farewell, ye Fresliie days, with all your mirth and happiness. We leave you with great regret, knowing that nothing more of importance will again be heard from us until the gloomy Senior days.” 21 THE ACORN SOPHOMORE THOUGTS. The first Sophomore meeting of this year was held January 23, 1915. The following officers were elected: President, George Erickson; treasurer, Agncta Sun-felt; secretary, Ida Kinsley; sergeant-at-arms, Edythe Holmberg. •We accepted the invitation to the Junior sleighnde with pleasure. We number about thirteen now, but we expect several of the freshmen to join our junior class next year. We went for a picnic to Como Park, May 15, had a good time in spite of the disagreeable weather. 1. K.f Sec. JUNIOR DREAMS. At the beginning of the school year the Juniors organized their class with Victor Larson as president; Lilia Stonestrom, vice president; Lydia Franson, secretary-treasurer, and Clifford Swanson, sergeant-at-arms. They have had meetings every month. All the boys on the debating team are Juniors this year. May the fifteenth they had a picnic at Como Park. Even though it rained, they had a good time: a more enjoyable time than if the sun had been shining. There are about twenty-six Juniors now, the largest class of Juniors. Tf they all return next year and graduate it will be the largest graduating class in the history of the school. L. F., Sec. SENIOR TOUCHES. Some of Their Funny Characteristics. Esther Larson—Not as sober as she looks. Very interested in parsons and church work. Dorothea Tornblom—A true friend of everybody, favorite pastime, torturing the piano. Ellen Gustafson—An ardent suffragist: L never fuss, get fussed or am fussed. Sigrid Johnson—Ideal country scliool-ma’m. Always looking for a good time. Ivey Johnson—Because a woman doesn’t talk, it’s no sign she hasn’t anything to say. lvey is a patriotic Swede, even tho she never saw Sweden. Fredericka Witzell—A China doll. Iler favorite subject is campusology. Ida Billman—“I can waste more time in half an hour than most folks can in a week.” Teachers’ favorite(?) Gustav Hammar—Wise from the top of his head up. Noblest bluffer of them all. Earl Carlson—A veritable genius. Frank Rhenstrom—Talks little, but says much. Charles Hodne—We should have more time for sleep around this institution. Flirts only with his sister. Victor Sword—Speaks for himself. What’s a tongue for if not to use. Sam Young—Loaf and the class loafs with you, cram and you cram alone. Martin Anderson—One of the sharks. Wisdom is sometimes wrapped up in small parcels. THE RELIGIOUS INFLUENCES IN THE BETHEL ACADEMY. Cont. from page 12. Mucli could be said about the various meetings: as prayer meetings once a week, Sunday school, the meetings in the Scandinavian Mission every month, the many student meetings in different churches, the several visits of the Male Quartette outside of the Twin Cities with the report of souls’ conversions, the chapel services every forenoon, the teachers’ Christian influence in and outside of class, the companionship with each other, and with those of the students, who have taken a stand for Christ this sclioolyear—but our space is too limited. The atmosphere of the school will tell more even to a casual visitor than what can here he told. A good schoolspirit is educating to all who are under its influence, but how much more is not this true if the schoolspirit is in a pure. Christian school. That is what we are trying to have in Bethel and we as students will surely try to show this by our life and actions. In this way alone can we show true appreciation of our Alma Mater. 22 THE ACORN M. S. A. The annual meeting of the organization was held Monday evening, May 17, at which time new officers were elected for the coming year. Geo. Ericson was elected President, Carl Bergstrom Vice President, Fred Moberg Secretary and Treasurer, and Herman Nelson Song leader. After the business session speeches were delivered by Chas. Hodne ond Geo. Ericson. There upon Or. E. Sandell extended a lew remarks in the form of criticism. At the social meeting, which was held in the dining room of the school, toasts were given by Prof. Henry Wingblade, Prof. A. .1. Wingblade, Or. Sandell and a few of the students. A picture of the M. S. A. was given Dr. S. in appreciation for the work expended in connection with the homiletic class, which has assembled quite regularly once every week since the beginning of the school year. The two Academy professors present promised to see to the framing of the picture, i. e. the expense of framing. During the summer months most of the young men will be out on the field, and their places are as follows: Axe! Ander- son and A. Rio will travel in Minnesota in the interest of the prohibition party, Carl Bergstrom will be at Kerklioven, Minn., Geo. Ericson, Gothenburg, Neb., !G. Grdnlund, La Porte. Indiana. Carl Ackerman. Deerwood, Minn., J. Alex. Ericson, Battle. Minn., A. O. Instanes, Mora, Minn., G-. S. Fryklind, Rush Point, and Grandy, Minn., Linus Johnson, Evansville, Minn., Chas. Hodne. singing evangelist in Minn., Victor Larson, Wood River. Wis.. Gus. Hammar. Pillager. Minn., and A. Sjolund, Sandy Lake, Minn. The M. S. A. has decided to try to se-Mire $1,000 in subscriptions for New Academy Building. —J. A. 15. The Missionary Band which consists of quite a number of the active Christian students of our school, has had a very successful year. The Band has met every Wednesday evening for the weekly prayer meeting. These meetings have been very Inspiring and uplifting, and we cite the words of a recent visitor, who said after being present at one of our meetings: “This was one of the most blessed prayer meetings I have ever been present at.” The last Thursday in every month the Band has had charge of the meeting at the Scandinavian Mission in Minneapolis. It has been the Band's privilege to have been invited to conduct the Young Peoples meeting in the different Swedish Baptist churches of the Twin cities several times during the year. Once during the year we were invited to visit the American Baptist Church Society on Burr Street, St. Paul. Our Sunday school, which has been very successful, has been held every Sunday morning. : The male quartette, consisting of Chas. Hodne, Alf. Dahlquist, Herman Nelson and Anton Sjolund, has had a great success. Not only have they sung at the Band's meetings and at our chapel services, but the following places have been visited: CokatO, Grove City, Lake Elizabeth and Falun. At the two first named places visible results were seen. As we part for the summer there will be many memories from the times that we as a Band have met around the altar of prayer that ill THE ACORN A. B. L. SOCIETY. not be forgotten. At our last business meeting the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing school year. President, Anton Sjolund, Vice President, George Ericson, Secretary, G. A. Gustavson, Vice Secretary, Esther Nelson, Treasurer, Herman Anderson, Pianist, Iliilda Hagltmd, Song leader, Carl Bergstrom. Ushers, Axel Anderson and Carl lierg-strem. S. The annual open meeting of the S. P. B. Literary Society was held Friday. May 14th. At this meeting the young ladies as well as the young men were present. To those who arc not familiar with Bethel Academy and its societies, let it suffice to say: The S. P. B. society is for the young men only. The object of this organization is to give the young men of the academy the fundamentals of parliamentary practice and extemporaneous speaking. The above mentioned meeting was featured by a parliamentary drill. This drill showed plainly the progress that has been made in this line of education. The Robert’s Rules or Order wore admirably adhered to and beyond the shadow of a doubt the events ol’ this meeting will long he remembered by all who attended. Another feature of the meeting was I lie singing cf the S. P. 13. quartette. Our school ought to be proud of this quartette even though these words come from a student at Bethel Academy. It certainly has had an ennobling influence upon the students, these who are members as well as those who only attend as visitors. The S. P. B. Society is one of the best of the organizations of the school. That healthful mingling ot the young men which it induces, those witty debates and strenuous efforts to bring forth the best in singing and extemporaneous speaking—all the dormant faculties of the students of Bethel Academy. D. S. B., Secy. On May 4th, 1915, the S. P. B. held their regular meeting and the following officers were elected for the first month of the next school year: Robert Anderson, President. Gust Gustafson, Vice President. Alfred Dalilquist, Secretary. Clifford Swanson, S. at A. 24 THE ACORN ATHENAEAN SOCIETY. The Atlienaean Society of which all the girls in school are members, held its meetings about twice each month. At these meetings we have an opportunity to de-velope our social, intellectual and physical life. The society has had several spreads this past year to which all the girls have been invited (also boys). A few of the topics which have been discussed are ns follows: Resolved— That it would be more beneficial to civilization if Germany wins than if the Allies win; That knowledge from experience is better than knowledge from books;” Tbe value of a contemplative life” and “The result of a thoughtless life. ’ The society has also this past year been favored with an address by Mrs. a. u Scovell, representing the National W.- C. T. U. The Atlienaean So city has organized a Hiking Club, and a ’Basket Ball Team.” The purpose of the “H. C. is to visit places of note in the Twin Cities. May 20th ended the meetings of the society. The following members were then elected to serve for the coming school year: President, Cera Walter. Vice Pres., Lilia Stonestrom. Secretary, Rose Norstrom. Assistant Secretary, Edyth Holmberg. Treasurer, Ida Ericson. Pianist, Ida Kinzley. Marshall, Ruth Ericson. Wo hope and for that matter we know that the society will prosper still more the coming year than it lias done in the past. Rose Norstrom ’XU. S. P. B. SOCIETY. THE ACORN 2S M. S. A. SOCIETY 2G THE ACORN EDITOR, C. W. SWANSON. Athletics this year have not been entirely a success although the different branches of athletic activities have been good or have the makings for being good in the future. • : One of the greatest achievements of the year is the athletic spirit which has bo.cn raised amongst the students. The future prospects ol' the Academy having a (Jym. and an athletic field have put pep into the fellows this year and they have started to make things hum. The basket ball team this year was the best team Bethel has ever had. The team was composed of players who fought till the last minute of play; that is why the team was successful. Also the coaching which the team received from Mr. Burwel! put the art and science of basket ball into the players. Mr. Harwell is a Macalester student and player so he knew how to put pep into the game. We hope we may have his services as coach next year. Captain I.off, forward, Swanson, manager. and center, Hodne, Guard: Anderson. Guard, and Galliford, forward: composed the team, with Erickson, Rio and Young as subs who were ready to jump in the game at any time. These men are the players who have von their L ’s” this year. With four of these men with us next year, most of the second team and the incoming cf some good freshmen, Delliel may lock forward to having a good team to represent the new school next year. The girls also tried their luck and skill at basket ball and had teams organized amongst the classes which played against each other. They have some mighty fine material for a team and in a couple or years Bethel may have a team representing her amengst the academies and high schools of the state. Through the lack of players Bethel has not had a basket team this spring, but with what good material we have this year added to the incoming material next year Bethel will have a team to be proud Ol. We have been surprised this spring by the very light clad hoys who have been running in the mornings and evenings. These boys are practicing for Field Day which is to be held May 29th. Because of this we are sure to have some hot contestants in the different events this year. The committee for the day is a good one and the winners of the different events are going to receive prizes. There has also been a lot of enthusiasm over tennis. The court is in good shape and the Athletic Association has bought new rackets and a net. So we see the racket wielders on the court during leisure hours. With an entirely new school building next year and other advantages it is up to the students to persuade sonic good men who arc athletes to attend Bethel. Bethel then may look forward to a big year in athletics in 1915 and 1915. THE ACORN 27 BASKET BAU, TEAM. WHY SOME OF OUR STUDENTS CAME TO BETHEL ACADEMY, AS EXPRESSED IN THEIR OWN WORDS. I came to Bethel because I liked to go. because I ought to go, because I had to go. I came to B. A. because I deemed it best to go to an institution where my colleagues were somewhat my own age. The good reputation of B. A. is widespread and in my home town we heard much about it. So I came. After my mother’s death I felt so lonely and I looked for a place where I could be of service; but [ needed preparation. Then B. A. arose before my mind as a lighthouse which stands firmly on a rock in a stormy sea. I was looking for a good school and found one in Wisconsin, but the tuition was so high, I could not possibly pay it. Then I heard about Bethel and so came here. With a will and a desire to do the real duties of life, and believing that at Bethel Academy I could receive beneficial aid and also further inspiration to make a fitting preparation for a life that would climb toward the goal God had set for it, I determined to get my high school education there. I came because I had heard so much good about B. A. and her faculty. Cont. on page 2f . 28 TUB ACORN UDITOR, G. S. FRYKLUND '17. EN SJORESA TILL ORNSK LDSVIK SOMMAREN 1903. Segeirartyget Jarramas. pa livilket skri-varen av dessa racier ar 1U03 var kom-menderad sasom skeppsgosse, var pa vag fran Stockholm till ornskoldsvik i norra Sverige. Avst ndet mellan de bada stader-na ar icke si sardeles stort, men det oak tat fingo vi tillbringa narmare r.ju dygn pa sjon. Det var en handelserik vccka, och icke mindre aventyrlig skulle vistelseu bli i den liila staden, vi mi voro pa v g (ill. Under sju dagars scgling i fcfottmska vi-ken tog bade dricksvattnet och det frar. Stockholm medfdrda matforradet slut. Vi fingo nu dricka destillerat havsvatten och 8.ta konserverat kbtl, vilket icke smakade sa synnerllgen vil. Men nttden har in-gen lag, och vi misle lata oss noja med den tamligen tarvliga lcosten. Otta lagade barmen inom v r barm, sa att vftra officerare kunde av vftr uppsyn sc den fdrtiytelse. som mer an. en gang bemaktigade sig oss. Men en krigsman maste tiga och samlyc ka; hon har inga rattigheter, han skall blott lyda blint. Resan till Stockholm var ganska stormig. nu daremot tycktes Ostersjon bete sig litet vanligare mot oss. Det myckna regnan-det, iskandet och blixtrandet bade tagit slut, solen bdrjade visa sig och sanda sina varma straiar neci pi de liingtande sjh-mannen, scm gripits av vad man pa sjb-mansspr k kallar landkanning.' Segel-exercisen pigick som vanligt, allt ombord glck sin gilla -gang. Kapten rot. frfln ko-mandobryggan, underofficerarna repetcra-de bans order, korpralerna skreko p sina undeordnade, och de stackers rekryterna laiuffades och sparkades it alia hail. Det var den dagliga rutincn, det moderna bar-bariet, den ofta lovprisade inhemska sven-ska penalismen. Snarl blev emellertid re-kryten van vid denna brutala behandiing, han ansftg det sasom nagot horande till hails utbildning, en del av bans dagliga brod. Militarlivct. den hiinsynslcisa dicip-linen slot honom si smaningont i sina jarn-liftrda arniar, och han glomde bort, att han en gang varit fri. BCter mycket kryssande liars och tvars komnio vi omsider till Ornskoldsvik. Dot var en stilla septemherafton strax fore sol-nedgangen. Den liila staden sftg riktigt fcirnoid ul, dar den lag inkiamd mellan stora berg, svalkad av de uppiriskande liavsvindarna. Vi hade forestallt oss, att cienna stad sig ut som andra stader, men haruti hade vi tagit miste. Det var blott en by. som lag framfor oss. n r vi komnio 1 land, sa vitt jag kunde mSrka. fauns dar endast tvi ordentliga vagar, eller som de kallades ••gator, och de gingo ratt igenoro liela sta’n. Pa deni sagos invflnarna g tv4 ganger om dagen, nar de gingo till post-kontoret fttr att liilmla post. For cilrigt liarskade en nastan -gravlik tystnad. 1 platsens enda park triiffado vi en enda manniska, och (let var en f. d. gardist, som heklagade sig over oss, emedan vi voro l den “olycksaliga kronans tjftnst.-' sadan tedcle sig sladen Ornskoldsvik for ell av mililaiismen piagat sjomanssinne. Ehuru forhiirdad mot alia iidlare intryck, hander det dock imderslundom. att liven en militar bercires av vekare kanslor. Den THE ACORN 29 stamningsfulla norrliindska naturen tjusa-de oss alia med sitt bohag. Vi borjade filer alska v rt licmlands skogar, berg och dalar. HUr uppe i dessa trakter erbjuder naturen vackra seneier, ocli alt vi icke fdrnekade css tillfallet att gora atskilllga rekognoseriugsturer i skogstraktema, sa-ger sig sjalft. Innan vi lamnade t'artygel, hade de aid re pojkarna cmbord givit oss slranga order att icke komma tillbaka ulan att med fora atminslone ett tiotal liter biabar till dem. Vi voro ju manga till att plocka. sa det borde into vara nagon sva-rigliet, menade man. Sagt ocli gjort, re krytema gingo i land, cell det bar i vag mat den narbelfigna skogen. Om det fanns nfigra bar, triigade ingen efter; det var ej nagot att tala om Sakcn var den, att vi skulle plocka bar, vare sig det fanns mtgra eller ej. ocli den som icke bade bar med sig omberd skulle prygias i alias asyn. Under sadana order gingo vi med svidan-dc hjartan och tittade mollan stenarna, men ddm om vftr dfverraskning, da vi kom-mo over en hel mosse af bara blftbar. Nu var all fingslan ftirsvunnen, och de hung-riga skeppsgossarna borjade «tta av alia krafter. Att plocka till de embordvaraude tankte ingen pa, det var som om alia pa en gang glomt bort dot. Vi endast ato och sago belatna ut och gingo tillbaka om-bord. Redan vid fallrepstrappan mbtte mig en av de aldre kamraterna. I-Ian sag bistert pa mig, liksom ville lian saga: var liar du baren? Jag kande mig ock litet kuslig till mods, alldenstund vi sa d llgt utfort del godtyckliga uppdrag, dverklassarna givit oss. AIR skulle utan tvivel avlupit nft-gcrlunda dragligt, om vi ej begatt det odesdigra misstaget att lata blabdrsfargen sitia kvar pa vilra lappar. Nu kunde emel-lertid veni som heist se, att vi iitit biabar och att sadana funnos i skogen. Att ljuga var darfdr en slor dumliet, men likval kunde vi icke avhaila oss dariIran utan forklarade djfirvt, att man kunde inte lm-na ett bfir i liela skogen,. Men nu blev det annat ljud i pipan. De aldre kamraterna oniringadc oss Iran alia hail. Hit med biabaren, kineser! ropade en. “Ni it’ blaa cm mim’,” skrek en annan. Och en tredje ut blast: “Nej, kaniner, nu drar m oss icke vid nasan langre, varlor lia m inga bar plockat?” ‘Tram med taljan, hordes dot Irfin on del, “de ska ha smorj. Och darvid blev det, en grundlig avstraff-nlu-g tigde rum, och de som lingo lida tor sina formenta synder, det var vi. Huru manga slag som drabbade min unga rygg, liar jag glomt nu, ett minus jag, och det var, att jag hade fdrfarligt svfirt att avh l-la mig frftn sjalvforsvar. Men sfi inbiten, sem man var 1 pcnalismens orgier, gjorcle man foga motstand utan tog sitt straff och teg. Man hade ju den utsikten framfbr sig, alt sjfilv en dag fS agera lierre, nam-ligen d; man gatt igenom rekrytarot, ocli dfi skulle man taga igen skadan pa ar.Ura stacka re. Jag hade liitintills glatt mig at sjolivet och dc raiijligheter det skulle bereda mig for framtiden, men nu forlorade jag all lust clarlor. De ljusa fdrespeglingarna om aventyrliga sjofarder, granna uimormer och braskande titlar hade dunstat bort som dim man for sommarsolen. Med djupasie indignation tanker jag nu pa att manni-skor skola belidva leva ett liv fdga baitre an slavens. Nar shall en biittre tid komma? G. S. Fryklind '1 . WHY SOME OF OUR STUDENTS CAME TO BETHEL ACADEMY, AS EXPRESSED IN THEIR OWN WORDS. Cont. frem What inspired me most to go to 13. A. was that I heard the students were studying together as brothers and sisters. r felt the need of studying English and some other subjects, and hearing of 13. A. thru a friend, I came. page 29. I came to R. A. because I had met many students that had gone there and they always spoke of it as the “Dear Old Bethel.” So I tliot there must be something in it. I came and found that there was something. 30 THE ACORN EDITOR. ROSE NORDSTROM. During the past year Hie Alumni Association of Bethel Academy has been testing its strength in its endeavor to raise $500 for aiding in the equipment of the laboratories of the new Bethel Academy building. The Association has done well in raising over half of this amount besides given annually a scholarship to some worthy student at Bethel Academy, when we consider that it is still in its inranev, that the greater part of the alumni are attending some higher institution of learning or just beginning their practical work. The alumni expects nevertheless to have the whole amount raised by the time of the completion of the new academy building. Slowly the Bethel alumni are becoming represented in the various trades and professions. This year four graduate from the Creighton Medical College of Omaha, Neb.; two are practising dentists; eight have entered the ministry; about sixteen are attending some university or college; and the remainder are engaged in some successful work, ranging from the farming to the domestic science, and from general contracting to the teaching. These records excel those of most secondary schools and speak well for Bethel. Below are given alphabetically the names, year of graduation, occupation and addresses of the Bethel Alumni. Ahlnuist, Jonas, ’ll. Graduate or Creighton Medical College, Omaha, Neb. Allen, Reuben, '13. Grocer.. Res., 33 Raymond Place, St. Paul, Minn. Anderson, Joel, ’ll. interne, Swedish Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn. Anderson, Paul, ’ll. Dentist. 311 Black. Hawk Building, Waterloo, Iowa. Anderson, Walfred, ’ll. Student, University of Minnesota. Res., Dalbo, Minn. Deistrom, Axel, ’ll. Law student, University of Minn. Res., 741 Jefferson St. N. E., Minneapolis, Minn. Belslrom, Arthur, '14. Student. Bethel Theological Seminary. Res.. 741 Jefferson St. X. IS., Minneapolis, Minn. Burkman, Joel, ’ll. Teacher, Firth, Idaho. Crook, Rudolf, ’13. Student. University of Minn. Res., 4127 Coirax Ave. N., Minneapolis, Minn. Dahlby, Albert, ’10. Enters senior class at University of Minn, next fall. Res., 730 Geranium St., St. Paul, Minn. Danielson, Walfrid, '10. Student, Macal-ester College. Res., 2530 Territorial Road, St. Paul, Minn. Edstroni, Andrew, ’ll. Interne, Mounds Park Sanitarium, St. Paul, Minn. Bdwall, Nathanael, ’ll. Pastor. Sc. Auburn, Rhode Island. Erickson, Andrew, 00. Dentist, Republic. Mich. Erickson, Clarence, ’13. Office clerk. Res.. 221S Lincoln St. X. E., Minneapolis, Minn. Erickson, Frank, ’13. Truck -gardener. Res., New Brighton, Minn. Fclth, Oscar, ’12. Pastor at Lake City and student, Bethel Theological Seminary and Chicago Divinity School. Ites., Lake City. Minn. Findeii, -Sitona, ’14. Stenographer and bookkeeper. Res., $19 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minn. THE ACORN Freed, Oscar, ’ll. Medical student, University ot' Minn. Res., Watertown, Minn. Goranson, Hanna, ’ll. Student, State Normal, lies., 1328 E. 2nd St., Duluth. Minn. Haglund, Esther. 09. Bookkeeper. lies., 697 K. Cook St., St. Paul, Minn. Hagstrom, (Junlnld, '12. Student, Dept, of Home Economics, University of Minn. Res., 1154 Jessie St., St. Paul, Minn. Iledberg, Arthur, '12. 2I0S S. Union Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. Hedblora, Peter, 09. Contractor, 3113 Harriet Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Hopkins, Mrs. Bert, ’09. Home address, 2274 Alden Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Johnson, Annie, ’14. Practicing Domestic Science. Res., Russell, Minn. Route 1, Box 17. Johnson, C. G., '09. Pastor, Fairhope, Alabama. Johnson, Fred, 13. Student, University cf Minn. Res., 1603 Jefferson St., .Minneapolis, Minn. Johnson, Olivia. ’13. Missionary, Iloilo, Panay, Philippine Islands. Larson, Jonas, ’ll. Interne, Bethesda Hospital, St. Paul, Minn. Larson, Ruth, '14. Teacher, Center, No. Dak. Lind, Milton, '13. Strandbnrg, South Dak. Lindblom, Mamie, '12. Teacher. Res., Fairmont, Minn. Lundberg, Esther, 13. Student, Minnesota School of Business. Res., 2S0X Twenty-eighth Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. 31 Lundl.o.in, Alice, ’ll. 693 Vork St.f St. Paul, Minn. Nordstrom, Ernest, 09. Student, Mac-alester College. Res., 904 Chandler St S. E., Minneapolis, Minn. Olsen, Adolf. TO. Pastor. Bethany Church, St. Faul and student, Macalester College. Res., 2539 Territorial Road, St. Paul, Minn. Oquist, Peter, T3. Carpenter, Opstead, Minn. Palmquist, Leonard. ’08. Oakland, Neb. Pearson, Victor, T2. Pastor, Harris, Minn., Route 1. Peterson, Oscar, T3. Student, Res., Oakland, Neb. Segerstrcm, Stuart, ’03. Office work. Res., 2930 Fourteenth Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. Skooglun, Edna, ’ll. Res., 1105 Jessie St., St. Paul, Minn. Soneson, Nels, 09. Pastor, Kush City, Minn., Route 4. Sunfelt, Esther, T4. student, .Macalester College, Res., 1037 Payne Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Swanson, Ellen. 12. Noith St. Paul, Minn., Route 2. Swanson, Judith, TO. North St. Paul, Minn., Route 2. Swanscn, Rutli, T3. Teacher, Hanska, Minn. Res., North St. Paul, Minn. Strand berg. Daniel, ’14. Princeton, Minn. Thunell. Henry, T2. Owner and publisher of Viking News, Viking, Alberta, Canada. Tideman, Carl, ’OS. Pastor, Oakland Baptist Church, Oakland, Neb. CLASS HISTORY. Cont. from page 16. will” is very characteristic. She expects to take up work in the Domestic Science Dept, of the U. of M. next fall. •‘She’ll make some young fellow happy.” Sigrid Johnson—On a bleak December morn in the year 1S93 the tiny wail of an infant girl was heard. A child, destined to become the foster parent of the coming generations. In her home town, Douglas, Minn., she grew up. as fair as the flowers she loves so well—the flower that opens its blue eye to the blue sky when it kisses goodbye to the winter—the violet. Day after day she walked to school, studied hard and in a few years entered the Alexandria High School. However, after three years her ambition to become a school madam was loo strong, so she taught school for one year. But her education 32 THE ACORN had been enough to set her thinking, that no matter if she had spent three years in high school, she really did not know all. Consequently she has been a faithful student at Bethel Academy. Whatever her future will be she will always be a happy and successful woman, because she lives up to her motto: “.Meet the world with a smile. ’ Fredericka Witzell—Far out in distant China a young couple were made happy, in 1894, by the birth of a fair child. The loneliness of the young missionaries did not seem so hard to bear. Tho born in China, it did not make a Chinese of her. She came to America in early years, and attended public schools in Omaha, Neb., her home town. Later she went to business college. After the course was completed she worked in a drug store as clerk. But the call of an education was so intense that she decided in 1911 to ccme to Bethel Academy. Her favorite flower is the Tulip, and her motto is: “As we journey thru life let us live by the way ’ scents to be her very life. Her future ambition is to go to college and devote her life to the betterment of humanity. Earl Carlson—The second Edison was born in Minneapolis, Minn., March 23, 1897, where he entered public and high school. Later he entered Bethel Academy, in the meantime he has been busy not alone with his lessons, but with inventions that would scon have been in use turnout the civilized world if the war which is now raging had not prevented it. He is now busy with an invention which will undoubtedly place him in rank with the foremost of our modern geniuses. Ills motto has well been put into use, ”l)o your best.’’ How well he has selected his flower, the pansy, which stands for that. Frank Renstrom—Altho our school may be small, students from the different countries are represented. Frank Ken-strom was born in Strand. Sweden. There he attended public school and Bible school. In 1909 he raid farewell to his mother country and crossed the Atlantic and came to America, ills ambition was to become a minister. He enrolled at Bethei Academy as a student, in 1911. and he lias been a diligent student thruout his course. His summer vacations have been spent as pastor in various churches. Often on Sundays he wears his favorite flower. Red Carnation. His motto is part of his' life, “Never give up.” Sam Young—The zealous “Acorn Editor, opened his fine eyes October 1, in the early nineties in Apple, Minn. At the age of twelve he moved to Oslo, Minn., on the beautiful banks of the Red river of the North. Here he grew up to be a sturdy and ambitious youth. After finishing the public schools he dreamt of an education. His dreams were realized in 1910: lie enrolled as a student at North Star College ar Warren, Minn., from which he graduated in 1913. One year he worked as a hardware clerk, and then again came the call for school. He folded his tent and silently stole away. He came to Bethel in 1913. At the same time has worked as assistant at I. B. Grant Sons Hardware store at St. Paul, Minn. He has won the admiration of hts classmates for his activity, a a student and as the editor of the school taper. Ilis motto is well chosen, “Duty before pleasure.” Ilis love for the slate of Minnesota is expressed in his fondness for the state flower, the Moccasin, lie delights in Tennyson more than any other author. Ilis future seems bright and successful. Esther Larson--In the modern stale of Wisconsin in the city of Ashland, Esther I.arson was born, a child with a burning desire to sing the praises of her Redeemer. As she grow up her dreams were realized, she traveled with her missionary father thruout the state and sang. Her life was full of service and joy until her father was summoned to meet his Pilot. Even the darkest cloud has a silver lining, so with Esther’s dark clouds. She spent three years at Ashland H. S., but did not THE ACORN complete her course, she spent a year at Chicago, 111., and then came to Bethel and has been one of the most studious girls at Bethel Academy. Her late is destined to be a capable and a helpful pastor's assistance. Her love for the violet is very intense, and her motto as she journeys thru iife is, Look on the sunny side.” This has indeed helped her thru many dark hours. Ellen Gustafson—On April 11, 1802, the Woman’s Suffrage movement received the very best news Tor another stanch supporter now fell in line ready to march forward into battle. Lanse, Pa., soon realized that fact and so have others in the later years. Miss Gustafson decided that it was necessary to learn the A 13 C’s so she entered the Lanse public schools. Ellen -grew up with the imagination of a poetess and it was not long before she began to wander about in the woods and enjoy nature. Miss Gustafson heard the call for missionary workers and so she look up work at the Baptist Training School at Chicago, in 1911 she came to Bethel, always smiling and in good humor. Her motto. ' Rise above it,” has proven to be very well carried out, no doubt it has ccnstantly been in her mind. Since coming to Bethel she has made things hum. She is well known at school and in her class as a girl with a great imaginative power. This accounts for her being able to write so successfully the class prophecy. Her favorite author is Emerson, from whom she is ever ready to quote. Her flower Is the Irish Thistle”. The reason for her choice is not known. Victor Sword—Ir was in the land of the Midnight Sun that Victor Hugo Sword began to make the air seasoned with his poetical expression on March 22, 1898. He was born in Alingsiis, Sweden, nt which place he attended Folkskola” and let his poetical mind feed on the richness or nature in his surroundings. Mr. Sword came to this country in 1910 and one year later entered Bethel Academy. His aim lias been to go forward and this ho has 33 certainly done. There are very few that in so short time have learned the English language and made good use of it. He began by never hesitating to make use of every new word that lie learned aud lie has kept it up. Mr. Sword has taken active part in religious work in the Twin Cities as well as elsewhere in Minnesota. His flower is the Lily of the Valley. His motto. Do it now” lias been shown to predominate thruout his career as a student. From the time when he wrote his first poem The Bethel Quartette” until the writing of the class poem this year. Martin Anderson, the wonder of his class, opened his blue eyes to the great possibilities of the future. He was born on a farm in Marvin, South Dakota, 1898. He attended school in his home town, and later came to finish his high school course at Bethel Academy. His motto is, Noiseless but sure,” one that lie lives up to every day. His favorite flower is the lily-of-the-valley. As a student he ranks among the highest. Early and late he is to be found pouring over Ins books. His one aim in life is to enter some college. Jt seems that his aim will be realized. Theresa Tornblom. On a balmy day in spring, 1897. a brown-eyed girl came into this world. Her birthplace is St. Cloud, .Minn., later she came with licr parents to St. Paul. There she attended public school and graduated with honor. She finished her high school course at Bethel Academy. Here she displayed a wonderful trait of spreading sunshine and joy. Very often spoken of as The Peace Maker.” This is due to living up to her motto, To thy own self be true.” By an accident she was not able to continue to go to school, but continued her studies at home. As a student she ranks very high, and is considered a genius in musical talents. Her favorite flower is the wild rose, very well suited to her gentle personality. Dorothea Tornblom—Last but not least we have the baby cf the class Miss Torn- 34 THE ACORN blom. She was born January 17, lSti'J, at St. Cloud, Minn. When quite a young child she came to St. Paul, Minn., where she attended the Grant public school, and finished at Whittier school. When she had completed her public school life she bent her steps toward Bethel Academy. In this school she has been one of the best students, always being busy doing deeds of kindness, ller motto is, “Be cheerful,' which would be well suited tor her second name. Her favorite flower is the “Wild Rose.” Some day she will thrill many a heart with her musical talents. EDITORIALS. Cont. from page 13. will miss you sorely when you are gone, for it has learned to depend on you. You'll miss much in life if you do not get the habit of being on time. This issue is the last for this school year. We have done our best to make the paper of interest to the students, and of credit to the school, this lias been our aim ihruoui the year. If we have succeeded to do so. we have accomplished something. That is for you to judge. We as the staff take this opportunity to thank the faculty for their valuable suggestions and for their readiness to assist us in making this paper what it has been. Also those who have contributed to the various departments, and to the student body as a whole for their support. Our tomorrows are now at hand, we are now about to leave Bethel Academy. Some of us may never again meet as students. Vacation is now here, we have finished our academic course, we are now ready lor whatever the future holds in store for us. To some it oniy moans a few months spent away from school, again to take up work at seme college next fall. To others it means a vacation from school life forever. Some of us are ready to go into practical lines of work to cope with life's problems as they present themselves. But whether this vacation means for a period cf days, months or years, let us make it a vacation worth while; make the world feel that it lias become better because ol' t:s. make our employers feel that they are paying for the merits of our work, not because of outside influence. Let us be true to ourselves, true to everyone with whom we come in contact, for if we are going to receive our own named reward whether we choose fame or wealth, the world will be glad to give it if we have proved ourselves worthy of it. CLASS PROPHECY. Cont. from page IS. air at the rate of a mile a second. Our next place to visit was Norway, the beautiful land of the midnight sun. A large contest was to be held in the evening, where singers from all over the world were -gathered. I picked up a newspaper and to my delight r saw the name ot Charles Ilodne as the best singer of the age. I was eager to go and hear him, as he thrilled the motley audience with his melodious voice. Clear as a silver hell his voice rang out, now full of passion, now pleading, again a passionate thrill ol love for mankind. There were tears in many eyes when his voice died into silence. It faded and melted into the air as the beautiful rainbow when the sun goes down. My intention was to visit Paris berore i left. The love for France had taken root when T had sat at the feet of my history teacher in Bethel. I had no plans as to where I would stop or stay, when l heard a woman's voice ring out full and clear. “This way for hotel Le Grand! 1 saw a Jitney Bus. modern enough tc have a woman driver. The bus was very full, so I had to THE ACORN 35 go up to the second story. There 1 was fortunate enough to sit next to the driver. I told her my trip thru the air and where I came from. She was surprised to learn that she had been a classmate of mine. This wonderful, sturdy and steady nerved woman was Ida Billman. We planned to meet at twelve P. M. and have a midnight lunch, spiced with gossip and experiences of past days. Her mind was keen, her memory fresh. No one but Ida could tell so vividly the work that Fredericks Witzell was doing in Alaska as a physical culture teacher. She had won recognition as the world's best basket ball player and was now busy training the young ladies of Alaska to become experts in that line. She had heard that Martin Anderson held a chair in philosophy at Upsala, Sweden. His ambition had always been to serve in whatever capacity he could. He was indeed doing a noble work. Three weeks ago she had seen Sam Young at the sta- tion going to Germany to study the woman’s political work there. He was an editor for the “Daily News” of the women’s politics in South America. How very like him to be involved in such grand work. As I fell asleep that night, I heard the strains of melodious music. Theresa Torn-blom was a musician of renown and was touring the world demonstrating the fairy touch of the ivory and ebony keys. I was like Phillip Brooks, I must go on forever. In a few days I must be back in the glorious United States of America. I was happy to have had the wonderful experience of traveling thru the air, and most of all to gain some knowledge of the class of 11)15 that was scattered to the four winds, each one busy doing the share for the progress of civilization and humanity. But I was indeed grateful to m.v faithful guide for his skill and genius. He had indeed proved to the people that the world is a small place after all. NEW STAFF. Victor Larson.........................Editor Agnetta Sundfelt.................Asst.. Ed. Herman Nelson...........’... Business Mgr. Clifford Swanson........Asst. Business Mgr- G. S. Fryklind.......................Swedish Dept. C. Robert Anderson.................Athletics L. David Bratmce...................Personals Rose Norstrom ............................. Alfred Dahlquist .......................... J. Alex. Ericson...................Religious Dept. The present staff wish you success. Nordin Bros. 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We deliver trunks to or from St. Paul or Minneapolis Depots at 50 cents each Special rates on 3 or more trunks from same residonce to same depot or vice-versa. ---Located at- 2240 CARTER AVENUE, - ST. PAUL Phones T. S. Park 7599, N. W. Mid. 3897 RITERS SOLD OK RENTED ANYWHERE Hnve complete stock both new and rebuilt. Easy terms, if desired. Special rental rates to students and every machine a late model. A-l typewriter in every par- ticular. L. C. Smith Bros. Typewriter Company Phenes: Tri-State 3489 and Cedar 3767. 74 EAST FIFTH ST., ST. PAUL, MINN. 401, 403, 4C5 CENTRAL AVE., Minneapolis --------DISTRIBUTORS OF---- N. V. Cedar 6441 T. S. 1521 THfL HOUSE. WITH A PRINCIPLE Designers Engravers in One or More Colors “THE CAXTON” CLOTHES, NETTLETON SHOES Apply to Paul Loff for Student Discount Card. TENTH AND MINNESOTA STREETS SAINT PAUL. MINNESOTA Office Phones: Cedar 7664 T.S. 12S1 Res. Plioue: T.S. 21033 Walter C. Brandt LAWYER 10C9-1010 Commerce Building St. Anthony Dairy Oo. NIELSON GAMMEL STERILI2ED EOTTLES FRESH MILK AND CREAM. GOOD SERVICE. RES. 1217 MONROE ST O. E. LARSON BARBER SHOP Your trade is solicited and high class, UNDERTAKER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER Office, 1911 Central Ave., Minneapolis Tri-State Phone. Res., Spruce 1091 sanitary work guaranteed. F. J. O’DONNELL T. S. 6109. Carter and Como, St. Anthony Park CARL 0. ERICKSON PHOTO ARTIST OUR PRICES MUCH LOWER THAN OUR WORK MERITS Exclusive Fine Photos a Specialty 171-173 East Seventh Street St. Paul, Minn, Phone T. S. 2618 SPECIAL RATES TO STUDENTS “SVEN SKA STAN DA RET” SVENSKA BAFTISTSAMFUNDETS I AM - RIKA ORGAN. SUBSCRIPTION: Per Year.........$1.50. To Canada .....$1.00. l'o Sweden .......$2.00 Erik Sjostrand, red a k tor. “SVENSKA STANDARET” oefrainjar sann kristlig upplysning, uppbyggilse ocb lnissionsvei'ksamhet made 1st sak rika artiklar, texlutredning lor sondagsskoj.m, anvisningar for un-gdomsmoten. Den mcddelar fiirska, koita ocli goda samtund ?cotiser jiimte allm nna nylieter in. in. Sprid “Svenska Standaret ’ til! hvarie hem inom vart samfund. Prenumerera ofbrcirojligen! Adressera allt som ang r affarcr direkt till aff rsforestfindaren REV. ERIC SCHERSTROM, 209 So. State Street, ■ - Chicago, III. START RIGHT DON’T SPECULATE 31 n ttr e r a Buy O’DONNELL SHOES fur — AT — Gkafotatimt THE GOPHER SHOP $3 50, $4,00, $4.50 The Capitol City Floral Co. F. J. GUNNARSON, Prop. FINE LINE OF RUBBERS AND TENNIS SHOES Choice Cut Flowers and Plants Long distance shipping a specialty. N. W. Cedar 1740 2240 CARTER AVENUE Near Car Line 291 EAST SEVENTH STREET ST. PAUL, MINN. BOOST BETHEL AND THE ACORN He leaves home a boy—he comes back a man. Have a good photograph made of him before he goes out into the big world —before the boyish features and expression have taken on the older impress. Don’t trust to memory to recall them. Memory plays queer tricks on us all. Make a date with us today and spare yourself the regrets of tomorrow. THE PHOTOGRAPHER IN YOUR TOWN. Lee Bros. PHOTO STUDIOS 527 Marquette Ave., Minneapolis 25-27 West 5th Street, St. Paul ACROSS THE STREET EVENSON, Your Druggist CARTER AVENUE AND CAR LINE KUtrCR 1. B. GRANT SON Hardware reliable tools and cutlery 2278 COMO AVENUE W. No. St. Anthony Park, ST. PAUL Phone T. S. 69 Gleaning C) and . 3 dressing jfe(arerulli| LATEST SPRING AND SUMMER WOOLENS IN DISPLAY NOW. G. E. HEGBERG FUEL AND TRANSFER CO. 106 Fifth St. N. E. 1730 Washington St. N. E. T.S. Spruce 778. N.W. East 71)8. T.S. 13747 BEST BLUE SERGES FOR YOUR GRADUATION SUIT FOR $20.00 AND UP. IF YOUR EYES REBEL SEE UBEIL. 478 WABASHA STREET Opposite Empress Theatre ST. PAUL, MINN. L. JACOBSOHN YOUR TAILOR COR. COMO AND DOSWELL Ladies and Gents Pressing, Repairing and French Dry Cleaning S. J. RICE TAILOR SUITS TO ORDER COR. CARTER AND COMO AVES. N. W. Mid. 4858. We call and deliver ST. PAUL, MINN. DR. n. A. TAARUD DENTIST T. S. Park 6123 Office Phone: N. W. Midway 198 COR. CARTER AND COMO AVENUES NO. ST. ANTHONY PARK BOOST BETHEL AND THE ACORN COME TO M. CORNER SNELLING AND LANGFORD, FOR YOUR FRESH BAKING GOODS, CONFECTIONARY AND GROCERIES. Maple Leaf Grocery MRS. A. L. ANDERSON, Proprietor. 459 PIERCE ST. T.C. Tel. Spruce 640. STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES AND ALL KINDS OF KITCKEN WARE Come In, or send us your order. SPECIAL PRICE TO ALL STUDENTS Dahl’s Millinery and Dry Goods 2216 CENTRAL AVE., MINNEAPOLIS II. DAHNER 1199 SNELLING AVE. NOTIONS Confectionery and Ice Cream Parlor WE GIVE 10 PER CENT OFF TO ALL STUDENTS OF BETHEL ACADEMY Hedmcin Bros♦ Petterson FURNISHINGS SHOES 967-71 PAYNE AVE., ST. PAUL GOOD THINGS TO EAT SANITARY FOOD SHOP COR. RAYMOND AND COMO AVES. F. J. LAUERMAN PALMQUIST BROS. STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES 977 PAYNE AVENUE, - ST. PAUL Tri-State 20056; N. V . Beaumont 2347 Be- sure and Patronize------- H. A. H E L 13 CORNER LANGFORD, COMO AND COUNTY ROAD. CONFECTIONERY, GROCERIES, LIGHT LUNCH AND ICE CREAM. Agent for Gross Laundry. Your Patronage Kindly Solicited. Christian Educational Institution OF THE SWEDISH BAPTIST GENERAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICA Bethel Academy and Theological Seminary Como och Carter Avenues Snelling and Nebraska Avenues FACULTY: G. Aivid Hngstrom, D. D.. President. SEMINARY: Carl G. Lngcrgror., D. D.. Dean. Eric Samlell, D. D. j. Victor Sandberg, ACADEMY: A. J. Wingblade, A. M.. Principal. Freda Swenson. A. B. H. C. Wing-blado. A. B. Elsie Nord:n, a. b. Albert Pearson. A. B. Chairman: Frank Peterson, D. D. Minneapolis, Minn. Vice Chairman: Olof Swenson. St. Paul. Minn. Secretary: Rev. Jacob Peterson, Minneapolis. Minn. Treasurer: John Engluud. Minneapolis, Minn. August Lovegren. Cherry Grove. Ore. SCHOOL TRUSTEES: John Nicholson, Minneapolis.. Minn. Victor Anderson, Stromsbuvg, Nch. C. O. Swanson. Warren. Pa. Mous Olson, Chicago, 111. Rev. Eric Wingren. Chicago. 111. Rev. Eric Carlson, Rockford. XU. Rev. O. J. Er.gstraud, Brooklyn. N. Y. Rev. V. E. Hodberg, Los Angeles, Calif. Rev. Arvid Edstam, Kansas City. Mo. Rev. Carl Viugvcn, Minneapolis. Mum. Rev. J. O. Baeklund, Boston, Mass. Rev. Carl A. Anderson, Worthington, Minn. Rev. Th. Clafford, Chicago. 111. J. A. Soderberg, Seattle, Wash. Rev. R. A. Arlandcr, Alcester. S. D. Rev. J. P. SuntUtrom, Winnipeg-. Can. offers instruction in the following deparments: Academic, Normal, Preparatory, Special Preparatory, English-Swedish, and Music. CHARACTER OF THE WORK. It is our purpose that the work done in every department shall be only of the highest order. Each student is given assistance so that his progress may be as thorough and as rapid as possible. We have a large and efficient faculty and are each year adding to our equipment. RELIGIOUS INFLUENCE. The atmosphere in Bethel Academy is thoroughly Christian. The daily chapel services, the student’s weekly prayer meeting, the work of the Missionary Hand, the Bible classes, all have an effective tendency in checking the 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 the University without examination. This relation of the 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 President. G. ARVID HAGSTROM, D. D , 615 E. JESSAMINE ST., ST. PAUL, MINN. - V' -., - . ■ ■ '' : ■ ■ ■ ■ • 'V- -. :--v- •••7 -7 • •• - ; ' . ■ '£■« .� m V. ,7:7' . • ■ ';7 • • • '■ A , • • • ' . -'-vV ;.• • • ' .■ . . ■ •. - • :i+ ' . ■ . ' . • Atf? V. •4- v y ■ i .ivV' re ' ' V- ' ., i vj� . . x V' ' ' « fc'J � T ' f,vy s . '• O’ • V, . f •V: v;'. 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