Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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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

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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.

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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.