(Ho our brlourb trarijrr anb fricub 3Frpfta IE. uiljose unerasing patienre, rucr-ljclpful l|uub attb ronfibrnttal atiitubr Ijas giitru its ntrouragrmrnt anb Ijrlyrb us tljrouylj many biffirnltirs air affertiouatcly brbiratr tigs Annual ilssur of (Hljc Arorn Table of Contents LITERARY DEPARTMENT— Peso Anabasis............................... : President’s Corner...................... S Five Pointed Program.................... CLASS HISTORY............................. 1 ACORN STAFF............................... 12 EDITORIALS— Signs of Life......................... 1 Commencement ........................... A ; New Stair.............................. 2! CLASS POEM................................. The Parting Word....................... 11 GRADUATING CLASS 1916................. 1' CLASS PROPHECY— The Seer’s Dream........................ W RELIGIOUS DEPARTMENT....................... D ALUMNI .................................... SOCIETY— Alpha Beta............................. 2i Athonaen............................... -2 Svea................................... -2 SWEDISH DEPARTMENT— Fcrlorad och Aterrunnen................ 23 Tragen Vinner.......................... 2i ATHLETICS................................. 2i PERSONALS ................................ 1 « Tlie Acorn VOL VIII MAY 19)6 No. 8 5 mcrar Anabasis Ale. v Uexion The innocent June moon was peeping down upon the tranquil surface of old Lake Erie. Enthusiastic rowers were everywhere enjoying the serenity of the ideal night. Even (Jus. and Amy had ventured out. and were likewise either dreamingly drifting with the invisible current or silently sailing thru the dark waters under the steady dip of the oar. Oh! how beautiful! remarked Amy. Never in all my life have I seen or experienced anything like this. It is certainly grand. A contemporaneous scene was being inaugurated in the nearby office of the Higgins Coal Company, corner of St. Clair Ave. and 55 St. Well, I’ll tell you. Bill, said Jack, upon observing that Mr. Higgins had left the office: lor at times the proprietor would depart and leave the place in care of subordinates. I’ll tell you, ho repealed with increased emphasis, I’ve made up mv mind to get Amy Appel at an price. There’s got to be some way out of it. But the question is how to get there. You see. at the present time Uus. and 1 are on an equal footing as concerns orr relation to her. I’ve got you. broke in Bill. Now let me see.” Thrusting the left hand up under his cap and running his long fingers thru his dark hair, at the same lime throwing up his feet on the large desk right In front of him. Kill assumed a very deliberating position and silently indulged in thot for a moment or two. All of a sudden the hand was jerked from under the cap an t down came his feet with a thud that resounded thru the entire room. Here’s ft plan! he yelled. Here it is! Tell me. Bill, what is it? deman lei Jack. Now you know- that Amy’s a pretty good friend of mine, and that she lives a few doors from me. Yes. l know that.” answered Jack, but what further? I was going to say that some time ago I saw Uus. coming out of a pool-room on Superior Ave. It is one of the worst places down town. Now if Amy knew this he’d get canned right away. I will tell her about it the very next time I see her. She always listens to me; and here is where I can help you, I’m sure.” That sounds pretty good. Bill. 1 hope you can work it out. I know she considers you a mighty fine fellow. What you say wili surely have a bearing. ’ THE ACORN Presently the door opened and in stepped Mr. Higgins. Jack and Bill thereupon Iclt the office, the former very much eiated over his friend’s sage suggestion. The plan thus conceived. Bill set about to put it into immediate execution. He knew that Friday morning would be a fine time to meet Amy on the way to work; in consequence of which he set out to get in touch with her that morning. So when the day arrived, it happened .lust as he expected, for, as he was walking down the avenue, he observed Amy coming. He stopped a few moments and waited for her. Why good morning. Amy; how are you today?” was Jack's early greeting. Good morning, Bill,” came the response from Amy. You are on your way to work? We shall then have company.” Yes, I'm a little early this morning. But my work at the office has so increased of late that I can well afford to get there a few minutes ahead of time.” You are centainiy a worthy employe, demanded Amy. If they all were like you, it would be well. Oh. that's nothing, Amy. They treat me so fine at the office; and why shouldn't I do my best for them once in a while. But say, I have greetings to you from Gus. 1 met him on the street yesterday.” Oh, thank you very much.” came the reply, in a tone that obviously revealed a pleasant relationship between her and Gus. He is certainly a fine fellow, all right. 1 have always considered him as such.” He is, came the answer. I think he is the dearest, boy there is.” “But,” retorted Bill; “let me tell you something. I hope you will take it in the right way. tho. lor I only want to do that which can be to your best.” “Go on. Bill, I know you always exercise common sense and good judgment. What you say can be relied upon.” “It is this way. Amy. 1 saw Gus. come out of a pool-room down town some time ago.” What do you say! Yes, 1 think it was on Tuesday eve- ning two weeks ego. that I saw him.” But can that be true!” came the ejaculation. It is true. Yet you don't have to believe me. But nevertheless, you want to he careful. Think the matter over, and I feel satisfied that you will decide to sever your relationship with him. Now that is terrible!” broke in Amy. I never thot that of Gus. That is awful! But here we are, Bill; I go this way. Good-bye. “Good-by e ” Their walk lasted but for a short distance. They had thcreiore not time to say much; but enough was said. That day was the most dreary one Amy had spent for many months. Her hopes regarding Gus. were entirely frustrated. Never dare I have anything serious to do with anyone like that, thot Amy. What cannot pool-room visits develop into? The next step is the saloon, unless that awful place has already been frequented. And what will that lead to? To hell! No, nothing more to do with Gus. 1 must quit him: that is ali there is to it; altho I love him.” in the evening Amy stayed up later than usual. She knew ic would he difficult to go to s.eep should she retire. So what's the use of going to bed? she thot. “Ill lake a look at these pictures again Instead” The pictures to which she allude I stood on the oak finished dresser. Each one had a neat frame about itself which had been placed there by the present owner. It was her habit to take these into her hands quite frequently, holding them many minutes at a time; when she would gaze upon one and then the other, and then try to look on both at once, seemingly m the endeavor of trying to discei n something. well, it was hard to tell what. At any rate it was obvious that her interest was centered in both of them. I do not mean the photographs but the persons whom they represented. So this evening she only repealed what she had done many times before. But on this occasion as she stared TH E ACORN ? at the pictures, the expression in her face was of a different character. Now her countenance exhibited decision. She was no longer deeply involved in both. The one photograph received more attention than the other. One was being slighted, it seemed. Yes.” she remarked to herself. after all I think Jack docs look better than Gus. I really never knew tilt now how homely he was. IIow foolish I've been all this time! indeed, I'm glad J met Bill this morning. The Information lie gave is invaluable. In fact I shall write him this evening; the sooner the better. I can’t have one who visits pool-rooms. Jack doc-s not do that, for he belongs to church and attends quite regularly, I understand.” Gus. and Jack returned to the dresser, Amy secured some paper and ink, and sat down to send Gus. the message that occupied her heart. Bite commenced to write; but rose again and took Gus.’s picture and placed it in the lowest drawer of the dresser, where she evidently thot it best to put him. having now fully decided to sever all relations with him. •’Dear Gus..” she began, you will be somewhat surprised to receive this letter. But I only wish to tell you that I ni prevented from seeing you next Sunday. I must go away. Then again, after serious deliberation, I have come to the conclusion that it is best lor you and I to discontinue our present mutual relationship and consider each other only as ordinary friends. Now please do not ask why 1 have thus written. Let this suffice.” The letter settled the matter: in consequence of which the only present alternative, Jack, was chosen. He was thenceforth to be hers; and from that moment occupied her undivided concern. Gus., on the other hand was obliged to content himself with Amy's ultimatum. It was a blow to him. but he said no more. Had lie known of Jack’s intentions he would doubtlessly have changed hie course long before. Once more the old lake appeared In its Sunday raiment. Again the quiet waters were thickly spotted with zealous sea rovers. bubbling over with happiness in gratitude for the perfect day. This time, tho, it was not the moon that shone down upon them, but the glowing July sun in all its warmth and radiance, contrasting itself with the few small clouds, far over near the western horizon, which seemed arrayed in mischievous apparel: and not Gus. and Amy that were now trying to imbibe the very quintessence of it all; it was Jack and Amy that were the sole rulers of the frail looking gray boat, which that moment just missed the nose of a passing launch. Gus. no longer affected to vibration the chords of her heart. It was Jack who had risen to the sovereign throne of her soul and was that afternoon seeking to draw closer the bands of mysterious love, and imprison her from external forces of obtrusive influence. He it was who dipped the oar as they bade farewell to the Gordon Park shore and glided swanlike thru the calm waters and left the other enthusiasts in the rear. Oh! hew grand’.” she again remarked. And you do row so nicely. Jack. I only wish I also knew how to row.” On they went into the thickest of solitude—the strange workings of magic love in the hearts of two individuals who apparently perceived nothing save each other. Except for Amy. Jack would surely have continued and -gone still further: but she reminded him that safety and caution were things well worth llieir serious consideration. and hence admonished him not to row too far but set a goal; which advice fitted in very well, for just then a clap of thunder greeted their pensive ears, frightening Jack, it appeared, more than his friend. Now we'd better return.” he hastily remarked. We are pretty far from shore. Let's start immediately. Again it thundered. The clouds were fast appearing. The sun disappeared. The wind, a north-westerly, set up. growing in volume and speed. The waves responded to the command of the wind, getting choppy. and putting on their ghostlike white-caps. It blew still worse: and the clouds (Con. cn page 9.) 8 THE ACOItN Jlrrsibrnt’s (Earner G. . lrvid Hagstrom. Having returned Irom an extended tour ci' cur churches in the eastern portion or our country, r am pleased to record that in these thirty-six churches visited the interest for Christian Education is on the upward trend. The tour covered four thousand and sixty (4, o0) miles, and resulted in a material encouragement financially. Among the 22 pastors who received ns. five were either alumni or formerly teachers or students of Bethel Academy and they all sent greetings: viz. Dr. c . A. Gordh, Rev. M. Larson, O. OKerlund. and D. F. Nygrcn, A. Rendahl. A noted pedagogue has said that education is the remov. al of limitations. As the students go from Bethel Academy now lor the coming season and some for future years, we trust that the process of the removal of limitations 1 as begun in such a way as lo promise a free and unobstructed path to success and happiness. These limitations are physical, intellectual, social and spiritual; and hence the work of education continues through lire. This is therefore a commencement which we now celebrate in more than an official sense. It is a literal one also. May it be the Commencement of which the good boo makes mention, which reminds us that The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” As the Bethel students go forth, having now commenced work in the New Bethel, we sincerely trust that each will commence to work harder for new students and for more liberal support ot the school, ami pray more earnestly for the welfare and progress of each as well as for the school as such. Trusting God for an answer to our prayers we can rest assured that this commencement season will mark distinct prog, ress and go down into history as one ot the important events of Baptist History. THE ACORN 9 ulir 3Kiur $tauit?il program Alfred J. M 'ing blade Someone has said that the figure “3” has great fame in history. It has been pointed out that some of (lie greatest events have taken place in a year ending in “5”. Kings princes, politicians, scientists and heroes nave been born or have died in a year ending with this famed figure, tiismark, Carlyle. Lincoln, Bunker Hill. Waterloo and Magna Charta may be cited as examples of this assertion. The Northern Baptist Convention has accepted this fateful figure and adopted a live year program which is inspiring this •great body to do even greater things for the cause of Christ and His Kingdom. Wc as a school could profit by this example and set up a standard to inspire our efforts. I was especially thinking of this summer. Would it not be well for every student to determine to carry out the following program during this vacation: 1) Urge five worthy young people to come to Bethel Academy next fall. 2) Attempt to impress upon at least five persons the financial need of Bethel, with the purpose of getting a subscription from them, if possible. 3) Determine to get five new subscriptions for the Acorn. 1) Boost for Bethel whenever you have the opportunity. 5) Last but not least, pray for our schoo' and its president, its teachers and students. If we all carry out this program we would next ta’l have a greater, better and more v. i’c’.v krown Bethel. Anabasis (Contuned from page 7.) gathered at a terrific rate: the waters faithfully obeying, and making it all the while more difficult for Jack to gain proper headway. But on he rowed heading for the bath-house directly in front of him. On he rowed, and on came the waves, the wind, the rain. It was a terrible hour. “What shall we do!” shouted Amy; “we can never reach shore in this weather. Now look! You arc heading too far east! Turn more to the south-west!” This he did, pulling intensively on the right oar. But that turn was a move in the wrong moment, for a big wave simultaneously hit the boat or. the starboard side, and completely filled it. “Can you swim!” yelled Jack. “A little!” came the faint answer, as the struggling girl commenced to fight the cruel wind and waves. Upon these words Jack swam on letting Amy to herself. It was a hard struggle for Amy. The elements were against, her. She could never lioid out in such a sea. “Help! Help!” she yelled. But the words died away in the madly rushing wind. Several waves dashed over her head; but the meagre experience she had gained during the few times she had been out bathing helped her marvelously. Yet how could there be any hope? The sea was too strong. Her strength was giving way. The angry deep would soon hold her in its ravenous c:utch. But a voice was heard! She looked! A form was madly fighting its way toward her. Under he went. Up popped the head again. Amy’s strength increased. Hope leaped in bounds. But oh! what a battle: “Grab the rope!” he yelled as ho neared the girl; for he had a thick chord round bimreif in some way. ‘‘Don't got excited!” 1U THE ACORN lie shouted again. '• Ve'll get to shore! Here conies the life boat! Hold on! it'll soon be here!” Every atom of his body was strained to the highest pitch. He could never keep on but a few moments with that double load. But he fought tenaciously, knowing the magnanimous purpose—the saving of a life and at the risk of his own! Vet nobody but a giant in physique and spirit would dare out in such a sea. Indeed, it was no weakling that was there engaged in a struggle for life with the insurmountable enemy of the deep. Nearer and nearer came the boat. Still closer it moved. Out came a rope. The swimmer grabbed it. They were pulled to the vessel; dragged into it. and away the crew went. s Where is the girl tlie lire-savers rescued?” was the first question that issued from the lips of the hero as he “came to.” Oh, she is in the adjoining room, remarked a gentle voice under whose care he had been placed. But you are the rescuer, not they. Had it not been for you the girl would unquestionably have perished in that dreadful sea. Now she’s safe.” It was not long 'ere he forced himselt to the room, designated by the kind guide, where Amy was lying. She was yet weak and unable to get up. As he entered he observed that her eyes were closed, but these opened upon hearing the sound ot approaching footsteps. Oh (Jus.!” she burst forth. Is it you! Was it you that saved my life! was it you that risked yours to save me!” The tears began to roll down her cheeks. She was unable to understand it: that tins. should save her. Yet the solution was simple. At the time the storm came up Ous. had been out bathing and remained in the lake longer than the others despite the rain and wind and the rest. Upon noticing the disastrous occurrance he had immediately set out from shore and made one terrific dash for something he knew he must get. Don’t cry. You’re safe now,” he broke in as he drew the chair to her side and looked into her tender but firm countenance. Don’t cry now. Brace up just a little. Everything is well. So she did and wiped away the tears and picked herself together to speak to Gus. Where is Jack? she interrogated at the very outset. That coward!” G-us. flashed. He’s sate all right.” And that was the only answer. How about that letter? Why did 1 send it! why did I send it! Bill told me you were frequenting pool-rooms: that he had seen you. How foolish I was anyway! Yes I did, Amy, and I do. I was only distributing some religious tracts. Do you believe me? Yes, yes. I do, Gus. I see thru it now.” she sobbed. Jack and Bill have deceived me. They have lied. I see it. Oh Gus., will you forgive me! Will you forgive me!” That’s all right, dear. There is nothing to forgive. Yes. everything and anything. But. Amy, are you mine? I love you.” There was no audible reply. The anabasis was over. Let us leave them. Why stand there! They want each other. The world has no right to disturb. T H E acorn 11 (Class Iftstorg CoraS. Walter Esther Nelson:—Blekinge Lan, Sweden, is a very small province, located in tlte south-eastern corner of Sweden. Although it is a small province, it has become a very important factor in civilization, because. it was in this insignficnnt state that our heroine. Esther Nelson, was born, some time during the nineteenth century. As she grew up she felt crowded in that small province and decided to go to a place where she could expand her lungs and breathe freely. Naturally the little three year old chose North America as her destiny, and Minnesota became her home state. At the age of eight years she began school. At the age of eleven she again felt cramped among the skyscrapers or Minneapolis, so she decided that the country was the place for her. Accordingly she moved with her parents, to Princeton. Minn., where she completed her graded school work. At the age of seventeen she thought she was big enough to paddle her own canoe. She began on the very first round of the ladder called Labor. and kept climbing the rugged stairway of hard word and sacrifice, until she landed finally or. the platform of “Bethel Academy. She chose as her motto (and lives it). Deeds not words”: her favorite study is Latin ; her flower, Lily of the Valley. Elmer Turnblom:—During the very coldest season of the year 1897. the cold breezes around Trade Lake. Wis.. were warmed because a little redheaded boy revealed his smiling physiognomy to the neighborhood. It was no other than Elmer Turnblom. A little while after Elmer appeared, the snow began to melt, the ice broke up. the lawns turned green and the trees sprouted: by the latter part of May everything was green and the atmosphere was very pleasing. As Elmer grew up. his parents soon realized that in order to make Elmer a man they must give him at least a little education. Therefore, he was launched on his educational career. He graduated from the grade school, but he was not satisfied with this mere taste ot learning, but desired to get a better and a broader view of life, and in the fall of 1912 he entered the high school at Grants-burg, Wis., where he finished the tresli man year. His parents moved to St. Paul. Shortly after their departure Elmer was stricken by a siege of homesickness” and the doctors told him his only hope of recovery lay in his following his parents to St. Paul. Here he came in contact with Bethel Academy and entered as a student the fall of 1913. This was a very wise, also a very important step in Elmer’s life. After all Elmer has turned out to be a very brilliant student. If that is due to Bethel Academy or to Elmer remains yet to be decided. His motto is,— Only the best is good enough.” llis favorite study, — English.” His favorite flower.— The tame Rose. Edwin John Tanquist:—During the last twenty-five years. Michigan has grown very famous and has taken a very important place among the States. When Edwin Tanquist was asked the reason, he told very frankly, that he was born at St. Joseph. Mich., Aug. 10, 1891. in a beautiful building located close to the shore of Lake Michigan. This state, however, was not to have the honor alone, for Minnesota desired to share her glory. At the age ot six months he accompanied his parents across the waters (I.ake Michigan) to Minnesota. where they settled, a few miles from Mankato. Ed was a very ambitious boy and he realized at the early age of seven that he had too much energy: so he began to work on a farm. He soon realized, however, that farming alone, would not open up the life’s path he wished to tread, so lie began school. In the fall of 1910 he entered Mankato Commercial College and completed the course in the spring or 1911. Now, when our hero had prepared (Continued on page 16) THE ACORN i Tlie Acorn Kntc-rvd as second class matter October 20th. 1000, at the Post Office of St. Paul, Minn., under the Act of March 3rd, 1870. Subscription Price 50c per Year All articles contributed to the Literary Department should be addressed to the Editor-in-chief, and all business commit....ations to the Business Manager, Bethel Academy St. Paul, Minn. STAFF. Victor Larson '16.........Editor-In-Chief Edith Swanson ’16.......Associate Editor G. A. Gustuvson ’IS. .Bus. and Adv. Mgr. Alex Rex ion ’10. Asst. Bus. and Adv. Mgr. Alfred Dahlquist ’IS. .Circulation Mgr. Dr. G. A. llagstrom.. ..Presidents Corner Gunhlld Hagstrom..................Alumni G. S. Fr Kimil ’10..........Swedish Dept. Alex Kexion '10..........Religious Dept. Robert Anderson ’16.............Athletics Fred Mobcrg 17’............. Mamie Tanquist '16.........Society Notes Victor Bcrgfalk 16’..........- Personals. Elmer Turnblom ’10..............Exchanges Rose Nordstrom ’17......... ) If there is life there is motion and growth, bile tends to build up and expand. Death tends to tear down and destroy. Signs of Life. Bethel has grown and ex-panded the last years at a tremendous rate, which shows forth great evidence of life. Since last September we have been guests at Seminary Hall, but we arc now glad to be in our own home. It is a beautiful structure and convenient in all ways. It is a building of which the Swedish Baptists of America can be proud. We do not now need any more floor space, but next fall we will be in need of a great increase of the student body. We hope the students as well as our subscribers will boost for Bethel in trying to •get new students. Don’t forgot to boost! Commencement seems to be, at the first glance, a ciueer name for the exercises when diplomas or degrees are conferred by a high school, college or Commencement, university. We think of freshmen days as being the beginning, and the senior days as the ending of our school career. But when we take a view of life as a whole and notice what part the scholastic days play in our life's drama, commencement will have a greater and a more signi-ficant meaning than ever before. The school is only a place of preparedness for the life which lies before us. When we leave the school hooks, we begin to grapple with life’s battles and difficulties. Our school days, at times, seem hard and (Continued on page 27.) 14 THE ACORN (Elasfl patm hditli Tonight as 1 sit a-dreaming, And .gazing toward the sky, There comes to my mind a vision, Of days that have gone by. A group of youthful faces. In number—twenty-three,— The year of nineteen sixteen. My own class-mates 1 see. First comes our vigorous leader. And “Acorn” editor too. By courage and faith he conquers, Vic. Larson—our president true. Next comes a new faculty member, Our good critic. G. S. Frykllnd; With him I see Fred Norling, Who thru work is going to win. A dark-eyed maiden now 1 see, Tis studious Carola Morin. And Ida Erickson also comes, Who never idle is seen. Next on the firing line appears, Our English star—Turnblom. A prophet is succeeding him.— Tis Alex Rcxion. But stay, who're those that next I see. So happily smiling and calm? Oh: it must be Lydia Franson. And also Sigr.a Palm. Carl Dahlstrom was our Socrates. He shone in Swedish class. THE PARTI Longed for Future hath been conquered. Present's here victorious ; Bethel Senior, greet him! Yonder lies in realms unknown a Goal which life laborious Brings to God-llge seekers. Strive for that, beloved classmate; Fight Tor this so glorious! Die if need be struggling! 'iranson Vic. Bergralk, always boosting. Once loved a freshman lass. Small parcels hold much learning, Tis so with Leonard Westman; And ever for knowledge yearning. Is Josephine Anderson. Mamie Tanquist—one of the smart set, Never satisfied to quit. A brother has she named Edwin.— He studies that he may assist. Osborn Instance—a veritable Parson, In History is very fine. Preparedness.” calls out Paul Larson, His face doth ever shine. A German maid is Cora Walter. She is renowned for sympathy; With her comes our Esther Nelson, So true-blue and motherly. A modest young man Is Sam Smith, He is seldom known to smile; Though our little sunbeam Lila. Is cheerfully smiling the while. Bob Anderson is last, not least: Ilis voice o’erwhelmes us all. Then ended my memorial vision. Of those known at Bethel Hall. Dear classmates, stick to our motto. And always higher aim! With “Excelsior” ever before us. We surely shall win the game. NG WORD. As the light grows dim towards evening. Hearts may cease to succor. And remove to others. Try not then, my noble friend, to Seek in careworn pucker Refuge frem the breakers. Flee the winds and make the Harbor! There will He our Plucker Keep thee safe. Excelsior. THU 1916 GRADUATING CLASS. Pop row from left to right; Paul Larson. Ida Kilckson. Leonard Westman. Ksther Nelson. Fred Xorllnt?. Lila Stonestrom Cl. S. UYyklind. .second row: Osborn Instance. Mamie Tnixiuixt. Robert Anderson. Josephine Anderson. Victor Larson. Mill) .Swanson. Victor Jb-rKlalk. '11.ini row: hd. .1 Tamiuist. Ulmer Turnbloni. Lydia Fianxen. Corn Walter. C’arolu Morin. Samuel Smith. Ales Id xion. Carl Dalilstrom and Signc Palm by mistake are not on the picture. iG THE ACOHN (Claus tfiistaru (Continued from page 11 himself, he wished to get into action. He held several positions as stenographer and bookkeeper. Lately he has l'elt that the world needs men to serve; and has chosen as his motto,— Study to Serve. He is very much afraid of “hares’’ and wishes to know when they are near, so he has chosen for his flower,— Harebell.'' Hookkeeping did not agree with Mr. Tan-quist; he therefore entered Bethel Academy the fall of 1913. Signa Palm:—In one of the most beautiful spots in the Sunshine State, there was a little girl born on the 23d day of June. 1SD7, close by a beautiful lake in the viein-ity of the city,—Lake Nordin. It is said that as soon as she could see the beauties of the surrounding country, that she decided to remain there the rest of her life. So far she has been true to her word and says, she will not change her mind until someone changes it for her. At the age of six she had a feverish desire to get an education. She graduated from the graded school in 1912. The following year she began high school work at Lake Nordin. After three years of faithful study there, she felt that an education is not complete without a journey, so she went to the state of Colorado and drank out of the beautiful fountain of nature for a summer. Homesickness, however, struck her. and she returned home. Having come home she decided to complete her high school work and went to a place where no one ever gets homesick or lonesome, namely, “Bethel.” Her motto expresses her dominating characteristic,—“Do your best!” Her favorite flower is the American Beauty. and her favorite study, Swedish.” Gustav Sanfrid Fryklind:—There is an old saying that Big things come in Small packages. This saying we truly can apply to Mr. Fryklind. It is difficult for Mr. Fryklind to remember the date of his birth, but it was sometime in the year 18S7. In Forserun, Smaland. Sweden. After finish- ing tile “I'olkskola” he became very patriotic as all Swedes do; lie enlisted in the navy at the very early age of fifteen. But. after having drifted back and forth on C.:e restless billows for two years, he made si final drift” to the great land in the west, where he spent five years in Texas. While here his eyes were opened to the great need of the world. Thinking that his life's call was to make the world better, he entered the Swedish Seminary, then located at Morgan Park, Chicago. lie graduated in the spring of 1914. After having served a few stations as pastor, he felt the need of a high school course. His insight left him to Bethel Academy. Here he became a very distinguished personality; faculty and students alike respected him. This feeling grew stronger and stronger until the faculty felt they must make him one of their number. He is now teaching Freshman Swedish. His patriotism will not be kept in the background, which is shown in the choosing of his flower the Linnea.” There is another adage. — A Simllanning can make a living in a rock-pile.” Therefore. Fryklind shouts with the great philosopher, Socrates. “Be Thyself! Mayme Tanquist:—In the city Beautiful, in the state of Somewhere, there came a stranger on the 9th day of Feb.. 1893. who brought a furious snowstorm and the coldest of weather, which seems still to be her hobby. The first thing she did upon her arrival, was to sing a solo, which terrified her brothers to such an extent that they threw up their hands and exclaimed, terror stricken,; Mrt! Ma!! Ma!!! hence her name “Mamie.” She began as a little child to philosophize upon . the question.— Life and Death. When she found she could not solve it hers 7Ti she decided to enter the public school. After spending several years at the public school in her city, Mankato, Minn., she graduated with her question still unsolved. The mysteries of death still gnawed at her. until finally she ielt she must come to Bethel. While THE ACORN i? here she has studied at a furious rate, still looking for the problem ot death to unfo:d itself unto her. She has resolved to fly high, which is proven by her motto, “Hitch your wagon to a star.” Her favorite flower is, The American Beauty. Lila Stonestrom:—One beautiful March morning in 1S97 the farmers around Dalbo, Minn., were happy because the day was very sunny. Every fanner went to his work with a singing heart; the milkmaid sang her old favorite song as the streams of milk struck the bottom of her pail: and the birds began to sing a new song of life. What had happened? The arrival of “Little Sunbeam” had been announced. As lit. tie Lila grew, she became the pet of her home and the wonder of Dalbo; every little while the neighbors heard her voice reecho through the valleys and woods of Dal-ho. At the age of six she began to realize that life was more than laughter and song; she began the graded school which she finished after eight years of hard work. In 1912 she again realized the seriousness of life and steered straight for Bethel Academy. where she lias cheered many a down, hearted friend with a happy smile. Her favorite flower is The Seven Sisters'; her motto.— Cheerfulness ; her favorite study.—.Mathematics. Victor Larson:—The people who lived In the city of Ashland, WIs., on the 155th day of Aug., 1891, heard the newsboys on the street corners, cry out. “Extra! Extra! Everybody dug down into their pockets to find a penny to buy a paper. In bold headlines they saw.— “A wonderful boy born in the suburbs of Ashland.” He stayed with his parents in Ashland until the age of four years, when his parents moved out on a farm, and the little dimpled darling, Victor, had to follow along. The farm agreed with him beautifully; here his life unfolded itself as a bud unfolds itself into full bloom. Victor has always had hardships to put up with. When but five .'ears of age he walked three miles to school, but his little legs seemed willing to carry him on; in the year of 1900 he graduated from the Highland public school. After having spent a few years on the farm he lelt that farming was not his life's calling. He entered Bethel Academy 1913 to prepare to become a preacher. He has served the church at Woodrlver, WIs., as pastor for two years. Victor Larson is a lover of the red, which is proven by his choice ot flower, The Red Rose”. His motto is. By Courage and Faith.” He loves to study science, because it makes him think, lie is the president of his class. Edith Swanson:—No wonder at all, that the greatest Catholic center in America was alarmed at the news of the birth ot so great a Protestant and Suffragette as was born Nov. 6, 1897. She was born at the conspicuous place Merriam Park. St. Paul, Minn. In order to keep up the reputation of this park she decided to stay there all her life. When she was grown enough, so that her parents could trust her, they sent her to the graded school, Longfellow, which she finished in eight years. The fall after she graduated from Longfellow, she entered Central High. After two years there she felt the need of coining to a school where site could get a broader vision. Bethel Academy was her choice, and became her favorite school. Edith is a girl with an aim in life, which fact is revealed in her motto. Constancy to Purpose.” She loves friends, which is proven by the choosing of her flower, Forget-me-not.” Her favorite study is Algebra.” Paul Larson frightened a stormy day iu March of 1S96 by his sudden appearance at Slayton, Minn. It was a pleasant surprise to those that did not know him. lie grew up to become a sturdy fellow. He graduated from the Slayton public school in 1910. His parents were not satisfied that he should stop there, so they sent him to the high school in the same city. Here he spent two years. In the fall of 1914 he anchored at Bethel Academy, where he has made a good mark for himself. In these days of disturbance he has become obsessed by the spirit of preparedness. His motto is, 'Be prepared.” (Continued on page 27.) IS T H E A C 0 It N al]c rrr’fi Dream (Class Prophecy) t'xle.v Hexiott When l'ett were bare and wore the tan, And roguish fingers reigned as kings In pantry, shell', in jar and pan, We often dreamed uncommon things. Yea. still in slumbering hours, when night Hath bade adieu to work and play, Do dreams align re morning light Hath opened, eyes another day. And thus it was:—Around in circle large. On starboard neath the heavens blue, Were set alumni sage on .Marge Who talked of deeds both old and new. Of these the first to speak was she In whom there once grew blossomed Hope For heathen dead beyond the sea. Which now lie withered,—Saph's her hope. And next spake up in basic tone, A man that struggles alwav crown As victor-parson over drone And bee in yonder village town. Yes there, with help of earnest Sam. Who serves in bar both Smile and Grin. He seeks to plant a mighty Dam— The Word—and stay the river Sin. But then arose in modest guise An Eric daughter true. She said: •Praise God! He maketh pagan rise To honor King who for us bled. I've seen il done in Christ less lands. Where thickest darkness rules supreme. Indeed, for such Excelsior hands Let unfeigned thanks be sovereign theme. A nudge sent Salus from his chair, Exceeding glad to tell of souls Redeemed and nursed by heavens care. He with another hand enrolls A program of stupendous size For minds and bodies, sick and weak Where India’s garish sun doth rise— Of May. her brother too. we speak. There sat content in quiet thot One nobly crowned in helmet red.— By nature given him lor nought— Decreed to glow upon his head. He hid his word in Bergfalk’s blush, Another friend of silent dreams. So two maintained a brooding hush And neither longed to speak, it seems. The rushing waves of fleeting time Roll on to peaceful quarters :there To roar, to crash in halls sublime Foundations laid which dare not fare. When welcome storms of home appear And plans for teacher's rod excel And open way lor crying fairies dear In mother love—thou blessed dell! .Maternal realms of blissful joy Enwrap Die four whose names allure No more the student eye. They toy As Josie, Lila: and immure With Lyda, Carol too. the gems Of each respective little sphere. But Cora, tho, great suffering stems '.Mong Hindoos whom her love doth rear. Old Mar.tis wise, in knowledge masked While others scorn the load to bare. Came forward, bowed and asked— His head adorned with curly hair— “Will ye a message fresh receive From Alma Mater?” Words sped fast. Their worthy mission to achieve And told of Bethel present, past. In preacher’s coat and pants impressed. Stepped forth a wily Norway man. Of cosy bower, blithely dressed In summer green, more lovely than His lips would tell, he tried to speak. The talk was brief: ho took his seat: And up lose Paul in smiles unique— The salesman's premium—all to greet. T H E ACORN iy Let George embrace bis royal throne, Let Villhelm sway bis Vaterlancl,” Let Gustav chant his kingly groan, Let Nordling boast of mighty nand To rule as Croesus corn and swine; But L prefer ye molars tough to undermine And Westman coffer richly fill. ' A Bethel palm began to stir. Beyond her soothing shade there rose A rustic dwelling, all astir With busy leet in nature's hose. They laughed, they giggled ;on they went; From morn till night their merry song A helping hand the mother lent. Tho often mischief rang the gong. Again enthralled by human sound 1 listened, heard, beheld a soul. The pearl Montana Crows have found; Which fraught with Light reflects the goal In heights eternal thru a night Of death like terror—Baal's den. A hero true in vesture white! An angel real tor red-skinned men! But hark! A strain so wondrous clear Creeps o'er the magic evening sea. It fills each crag with reverend tear And seeks the ear of more than me : The minnows cease their strife end 11:y; The bluebird hurries straight for home. And brings her children far away To hear the singer back from Rome. Celestial airs in sinful world A moment but are made to last. Above their banners high unfurled Shall be. and never leave the mast. The farewell not sped quickly on, Its fragrance scattered to the stars. My dreams were o'er, they fled the dawn To greet a day of Russian scars. The Religious Department To give our readers an idea of what tho students have been doing during the year we here submit a summarized report. The following students have preached one or more times during the year: Victor Larson, Linus Johnson, G. S. Fryklind. Axel Ander. son. Fred Moberg, Arthur Nelson. Conrad Carlson, Anton Sjolund, Geo. Ericson, Henry Ackerlund, Carl Dahlstrom. Carl Bergman. Gust Gustavson. Alex Hulbert, David Mo-berg. A. Nelson and Mr. McKee. The following places have been visited in the interest of Christian Endeavor: Anoka, Becker, Cokato, Grove City. Sandy l ake. Grandy, Barnum. Minn.: Mason, Wis.: Stanchfield. Kelli her. Firman. Quiring, Foy, Battle River. Red Wing, Evansville, Spencer Brook, Alexandria, Minn.; St. Paul (First Swedish Baptist Church. Swcd. Central. Bethany, Union Gospel Mission, Old Peoples’ Home on Pascal Ave.. Bethel Auditorium, Seminary Hall: Minneapolis. First Church, Bethel •Church, Elim, Scandinavian Mission): New Brighton.; Oak Dale Chapel. St. Paul. The above list does not include the many that have been more or less active in other lines of Christian work. Some have taught Sunday school, others have been aeti e in singing. This latter remark refers to the girls especially. The Sunday forenoon sessions around the Word of God, our prayer meetings, which have been conducted in cooperation with the seminary, and the many Missionary Band meetings that have been held here and there in the Twin Titics. have all contributed to make Bethel and the students what they are. When we remind ourselves that probably not SIX out of the entire body of students are not professing Christians, one gets an adequate conception of what KIND of a school Bethel is. This tact is worthy tho serious contemplation of every Swedish Baptist. The systematic Bible reading scheme that was adopted by the school some months since, has been followed out to a “T.” During the summer months many of the 20 THE ACORN students will be out in the field more or less. Those who plan to devote all oi their lime in preaching are: Victor Larson, missionary in northern .Mich., Alex Rexion, Montrose. S. Dak., Linus Johnson. St. Fran- cis and Becker, Minn.; Geo. Ericson, Grundy: Anton Sjolund, Sandy Lake; Axel Anderson, Jesse Lake; and Arthur Nelson. Oak Dale Chapel, St. Paul, where he has worked the entire year. j_ GUNHILD HAGSTltOM. M r. Henr y Thunell ’12 visited the Twin Cities and the new Bethel Academy last week. He gave a spicy talk in chapel, telling of his work. Mr. Thunell is an editor in Canada, and has put forth a strenuous fight against the liq- uor interests thru the medium of his paper. Dr. Jonas Alquist '11 is in the Twin Cities visiting, and taking part in the Northern Baptist Convention. Dr. Ahlquist appeared before the convention as one of ilie new foreign missionaries. He expects to sail for Assam in the early part of the summer. Miss. Judith Swanson ’10 who. since her •graduation, has spent several years in bible study and in other preparation, expects to go to the foreign field this summer. Mr. Carl Tidemnn, a? member ol the first graduating class of B. A., who finished his work at Harvard two years ago, and who has been pastor in Oakland. Neb., expects to continue his studies for the ministry at Newton Theo. Seminary. Miss Ellen Gustafson ’15, who is visiting at her home in Penn., will return to Ham-line University next fall. Mr. Gustaf Hammar ’15, was, on account of illness, obliged to discontinue his college work. He has now recuperated, is feeling fine, and expects to continue his pre-medic study at Clark University. Mr. Adolph Olson ’10. who lias been carrying on. in connection with his other work, a successful course at Alacalester College, will be graduated with highest hon nors this June, it seems that Alaealesler College cannot speak too highly ot this representation of B. A. Mr. Arthur Hedburg 12, according to the news from the Far West, is making out a successful career as '‘affiirs-man.’ The Alumni Association arc planning for a sumptuous banquet to be held at the Emporium Tea Rooms. St. Paul, On June 3 Judging from the work and forethot. this is to be the “finest ever.’’ And why not? THE ACORN 21 ary work, parliamentary law, aim public speaking. The meetings have been well attended and interesting programs have been rendered. We wish to express our most sincere appreciation to the youns people societies of the different churches for showing their interest in us by coming out to our meetings and also giving us a fine lunch. The first meeting in our new building was held May G. 101«. when the girls de- son, .Margaret Ahkjuisl. Huldah Uegluml, Elnora Stoeberg. Solo—.Miss Agnes Person. Adjournment. A meeting was called together May 17 at 2 p. m„ to elect officers for the next school term. Those elected were as follows: Gust Uustavson. President: Ruth Johnson, Vice Pres.; Grace Palmquist. Sec'y: Gertrude Eckman, Vice Sec’y: David Mo-I erg. Treasurer. ALPHA BETA. As we look back upon the work of the Alpha Beta Literary Society during the past year, we feel that our efforts have not been in vain. We feel that this society is The Society of the School” and we have all done our uttermost to make it thus. It is through this society that we further develop our intellectual abilities in liter- clamatory contest took place. The following program was given Song—Society. Invocation—Anton Sjolund. Business Session. Vocal Solo—-Miss Agnes Person. The following members took part in the English preliminary contest: Clara Matson, Gerda Peterson. Anna Lar- 22 THE ACORN ATHENAEN SOCIETY. The meetings held by the Athenaon Society. as a whole, throughout the past year have been very good. Nineteen new mem bers have been received. We are glad to see the society grow and look forward to a stiil greater success in the future. The open meeting which was held the seventeenth of April was a grand success. The handmade flowers, which covered the walls in a beautiful scheme, showed the pleasing taste and skill of the girls. The doings of the evening were carried out in banquet form. About a hundred and fifty people were present and we feel sure that this evening will not be forgotten very soon. We are proud to state that this meeting was the first to be held in our new academy building. Delicious refreshments were serv. ed at intervals, while the following inter- estfng program was rendered: Selection—Victrola. Song—“The April Girl.”—Girl's Quartette. Words of Welcome—Edith Swanson. Reading— Characteristics of the A then aen Girls. —Agnita Sunfclt. Selection—Victrola. Reading— V. W. C. A. Girls” —Florence Linngren. Song—' Ciribiribin —Girls Quartette. Reading— The Famous Girls’ —Mamie Tanquist. Selection—Victrola. Recitation— The Usual Way” —Esther Tanquist. Pantomine— The Most Popular Girl” —Olive Martin. Song— Forget-Me-Not”—Girl’s Quartette. A beautiful cameo brooch was presented to Miss Freda Swenson by students, alumni and faculty of Bethel Academy in appreciation of her work for Bethel. Clara Matson, Secretary. SVEA. Klinga, du kraftiga. Ijufva ocli rena sprdk, med din malmklang i tal och 1 sing.” Under dret liar den svenska litterara for. eniugen Svea fyllt en betydelsetull plats inom vart laroverk. M nga larorika moten havo hallits. da del svenska spr ket bar anvants. Pft sA satt uppeh lles svenskhe-ten ibland oss studenter. Ty det svenska sprdket ar ett he’igt arv ifrfln vftra ldrta-der, och vi fft cj vanvarda. utan bora bru-ka och forkovra detta arv. Vid vftrt sista mote invaldes toljande tjSnsteman for nasta dr: Ordforande, George Erickson. Vice ordforande. Henry Ackerlund. Sokreterarc. Esther Tanquist. THE ACORN 2.i Vice sekreterare, Arthur Nelson. Kassor, Ilukla Heglund. Pianist, Olive Johnson. Ordningsxnan, Prod Moberg. Vi tillonska dessa nya tjansteman fram-gftng i detta arbete, till beframjandet av det svenska sprftket ibland skolans clever. Gertrude Crook. FoRLORAD OCH aTERFUNNEN. Henry Ockerlund. Pit en visa plats i Sverige bodde on fa milj. De voro unga och hade det sasorn etl litet paradis. De hade aven on liten son p t fyra eller fern ar, vflken var hemmets irdjd och glad je. De voro fiskare till yrket och hade god fbrtjanst under sommaren. Den lillc gos-sen bad ofla. att ban skulle t'ft folja mod dem. da de loro ut for att satta sina nut. men de ville icke taga lionom med av radsla, att nagot skulle liiinda jionom. En dag lick mannen ett brev med bn-skan, att han skulle mota nftgra fiskare for att avgdra en viktig sak. Han hade att ro over en ganska stor sjo for att kom-ma till den bestamda platsen. Det var vac-kert vadcr. och den lillc gossen var genast franime med onskan om att fa folja mod. Han tvattades och p kladdes de biista kla-derna och var sft fardig. Modern tog den lillc i famn. gav lionom en varm kyss, samt had Gud vftlsigna hf nom. De t'oro over, och farden gick utniarkt. Ph aftonen var motet over, och el ter air de blivit bjudna i«fi forlriskningar. gavo de sig av pa hem far den. Vadret hade emellertid skiflat om, och det hlaste i tilltagande kraft. Fadern rod-dc med fortvivladc anstrangningar for att lift hemrnet. men det syntes ej hjalpa nagot. Gossen grht och ropade, och vattnet yrde hogt over baton. De blcvo genonivata. och den lille bade frds, griit och ropade dess mer. Efter en v ldig strid och ett styvt arbete l lev fadern si trott, att han ej formftddc hftlla baten upp mot vagorna, utan den lade till langsidan och kantradc. De kommo bada i vattnet, och som det var for mdrkt att se nagot. forlorade fadern sin gosse i vagorna. Det lyckades fadern att la tag pa baton, som Ihg upp- och neclvand, och han Strop upp pa dess kbl. Just liar han hade kom-mit upp pa baten, horde hail sin gosse ropa: “Pappa!” Han slet genast av sig rocken och kastnde sig i vattnet mot det hall, frail hvilket han horde ropet. Av och an sinimade lion utan att var ken se oiler libra nagot mer av sin son. Vin-den och vagorna drevo baton iiingre och Iiingre toort, och Han hade dftrfor att skvn-da tillbaka for att radda sig sjalv. Han fick da tag pft baten och kom ater upp pa dess kbl. Nu lyssnade ban efter nagot Ijud. men ftirgaves. I fbrtvivlan kastade han sig pa nytt i vattnet. och denna gang skulle han sjalv ha driinknat, om icke en angbat koin-mit, som han i sin nod ropade pft. De voro villiga att hjalpa honom. Efter en stunds sokande mftste de giva upp forsoket om gossens riiddning. Mannen hade mi att Iftnina det hela och foljde THE ACORN 24 mod baten till nasta landstigningsplats. Mfinga hade, af cle nodrop de hdrt, samlats och vantade att fa hdr'a utgiUigcn. Fadern stalde emellertid sin lard mot 11011111101. ej vetande vad hail skulle svara sin maka. En stmul efterat bievo cle stirjande sa mycket mer overraskade, ty eu man Kom in ledande deras son i sin hand. En annan bat hade mimligen raddat ho-liom. Ocli sa forbyttes sorgen till gliidje i det trevna henimet. TRaGEN VINNER. Av Conrad Carlson. Den nya pastorn hade kommit till byn. Han var en snail ocli Uud h ngivcn man; oclt bans storsta Intrasse’ var att vinna sj i-lar for Herren. Kyrkan,' som ban nu stod fardig alt upptaga arbetet uti, var till en del fcirlailen. En del av bilnkarna voro trasiga, givande ett tydligt tecken pa att en slapphet, angaende (let som tillhorde Gud ocli Hans verksamliet. var r dande ibland folket. Danim och smuts la inis dar i myckennet. — och det s« g gaiiska trakigt ut for den nykomne pastorn. Men han var icke en man, som lat sma-saker hindra sig. Han flck nftgra fdrsarn lingsbor att hjalpa sig iordningstalla kyrkan for den tillstundancle sdndagen. Snart hade dc kyrkan rengjord. sa att nar folket kom till kyrkan pa sondagen. belidvde de icke fa damm pa sina klftder. nitr de satte sig pa bankama. Sondagen kom, da han skulle predika for forsta gangen diir pi piatscn. Dei var icke mycket folk forsamlade, for over lui- vud taget voro dc icke mycket evangeliskt sinnade i byn. Han predikade den ena sondagen efter den andra, men folket syn-tes icke bliva mycket tilltalade diirav. Det sag morkt ut for lionoin, ocli han var na-stan fardig att giva upp allt hopp. Men han kom d;i till den slutsatseii att htUla ut en tid annu. kanhanda kuncle det vara niojligt. att folket skulle bliva intresserade till sist. Nar ban hade predikat nara ett licit ar, borjade on vandning bliva fornimbar ibland folket. Den ena syndaren efter den andra vaknade till insikt om sin farliga spinning, och en stor v ckelse iigde rum. Eorsam-1 ingen forokades och blev stor. En stor ny kyrka byggdes. som gav sittplatser at fyra hundra personer. Pastorn var nu glad, att han hade hardat ut under den iskalla nadatideu, och att han hade varit trogen. da allt syntes ga trdgt och besvhrligt; och han fick diirmed ldra sig cien sauningen: ••Tragen vinner. 'J'he 1U15-1G school year has now neared its close, as we look back o er the different athletic achievments of which we have been partakers, we can say that, under the circumstances, we have made a successful year of it. We feel rather sorry that the new gym wasn't ready at the beginning of the basket ball season, yet we were fortunate in using the seminary .gym although it is very small. Bethel has been very fortunate in secur- ing as basket ball coach Mr. Eslie Swanson, from St. Paul. Mr. Swanson is a .good man for the position and. from the very lew boys that he had to choose from, lie has succeeded in making a good team. Although the team has lost some of the games played, they have gotten the right spirit and have fought the game to the finish. It is the wish of all the boys to have Mr. Swanson with us next year and we teei THE A C 0 RN 25 D. Aspass, Center; v. Bergfalk. su) ; A. Dahlnulst. Forward; B. Swanson, Coach. S. Olson. L 'or var l. M. Ackorstrom, Guard; P. Jacobson, Guard. confident that, with a new gym and better quarters, a better team will be developed. Hurrah for the girls! They were the first team lo initiate the new gym when on the evening of Mar. 6 they defeated the Sirls basket ball team from Bethel Church. S. E. Minneapolis. Although at the end of the first half the odds stood against oiir girls, we were glad when the dust settled and found the score 20—12 in l'avor or Bethel Academy girls. The girls played a c.’ean game thruout the entire game, it was the right way to open the new gym and we hope that in the future it will be the same. Miss Nordin has coached the girls and no doubt will be along next year, as they all hope. Baseball has been a success this season. The boys of Bethel decided to .go into a joint team together with the Seminary and call it the Bethel team. Three needy men were secured from the seminary, whereas the remaining six were from the Academy. Only two games have been played up to the 2G THE ACORN GVRl S BASKET BALI, TEAM. Top row: Clam Mattson; Carol Morin; .Miss Nordin, Coach; Lila Stono- strom; Gertrude JSIcnmn. Bottom row: Ha .el Paul.von: Rose Nordstrom; Kst.ter Olandor. Captain: Olive Martin. BETHEL AC A DEM V AX I) SEMINARY BASE BALL TEAM. Top: A. Nelson. C. F.: A. Sjolund, 1 B.: S. Olson. L. P.; A. Anderson. R F. Bottom row: Dr. Sandell: A. Bellstrom. p.; a. Dahlquisl. 2 B.; .1. Johnson. 3 M. II. Bjork. C.; R. Amlerson. s. S.; Prof. A. J. Wlngblade. THE ACO R N 21 publication of ibis issue, but several games have been put off on account of rain. Bethel 14 — St. Paul College 4. The first game of the season was played on May t at Como against St. P. C. A good crowd was present and showed a great deal of spirit. Arthur Belstrom was in the box and he proved too good a man for the other side. St. P. C. was forced to use two pitchers and yet could not stop the heavy hitting done by our boys. Both teams played a clean game but the Bethel proved too strong and fast a team for St. Paul College. Bethel 15 — Minnehaha Academy 14. On the following Monday our boys hit it for S. E. Minneapolis and added another victory to our credit by defeating the M. A. team. This team proved to he more of a match than the one played Saturday before. The wind was very strong and it was almost impossible to do any fielding. .John Johnson pitched good ball, getting 11 strikeouts. Tennis has been scarce this spring yet one can see boys and girls hunting up their rachels and nets every day when there is no rain. No courts are secured on our grounds as yet but we arc looking forward to a large athletic field by next fall. E tutorials iContinued from page 13.) trying and we are often tempted to throw our books and give it up. But by the encouraging words from those who have gone before and conquered, and by words o’ regret from those who gave it lip before they had finished, we are spurred to go on and make the goal. When we leave school we step into the great realms of service. It is no longer a life of mere receiving but of giving, sacrificing our life, strength and energy to serve others. Seniors, we are ready to commence a new period and turn a new leaf in life's great book. Let us keep such record that on the last great commencement, when we step into the realms of life evedlasting. of which this life is a place of preparedness. wc can look back upon it with joy. The present Acorn staff wishes to express their appreciation to the faculty ana students for their cooperation in making this year’s Acorn a succe3S The New Staff W hop.- that our present subscribers vi!l l.ot fo.'g.t the Acorn next year. We are sure the next year's circulation manager will be glad to hear from you. Address all your subscriptions to the Acorn Circulation Manager, Bethel Academy, St. Paul, Minn. Our next year's staff is as follows: Editor-in-chief Fred Moberg: Asso. editor. Agnetta Sundfelt; Swedish editor. Linus Johnson: Bossiness mgr.. Alfred Bah!-us Johnson; Business mgr., Arthur Nelson; Cir. mgr., Edwin Tanquist; Religious Dept.. Gust Gustafson; Society editor. Grace Palm quist; Athletics. Paul Jacobson; Personal editors, Anna Larson, Esther Tanquist, Ger trade Eckman. The present Acorn staff wish you the best of success. QUobs ijistonj (Continued from page 17.) Alex Rexion:—John Alex Ericson wasan’s reason or the Apostle Paul's reason horn at Worcester, Mass.. Jan. 2, 15593. Heis left for him to explain. As early as was then called Ericson. but for excellentihe age or six months he was possessed of reasons of his own. he has changed his the spirit of navigation and sailed across name to Rexion; whether he has a worn-the ocean to Sweden. But the beautiful T II E ACORN land of the midnight sun did not have room for this ambitious personality; he returned at the age of seven years to Charleston., V Va., where he began to drink out of the fountain of education. The following year he moved to Cleveland. O., where he emptied the fountains of learning. During his school career he irritated the pedestrians on the street corners by his shrill cry, “Paper, sir? Paper!” As he developed into maturity he chose as his life’s calling, preaching. 1-Ie entered the Swedish Seminary, then at Morgan Park, Chicago, in the fall of 1912. After having spent out year there he realized his need of a high school education. His flower is the “Indian Paint Brush”; his favorite study, “Zoology”; his ambition and motto goes up in one word, “Russia.” Carl Eric Gustav Dahlstrom:—The great city ol' Stockholm. Sweden, was disturbed one morning in the first part of the liltli century, by the ringing of all the church bells. When the cause of the agitation was found, it revealed itself to be the mere birth of our hero Carl Dahlstrom. At the age of eleven he lost his parents. After a few years of ups and downs he wanted to go to that great land where there is no king and no cranky preachers. Having been In America a few years he was advised to enter Brandon College. After one year at Brandon he had received enough of the school spirit to enter Bethel Academy. Mr. Dahlstrom is preparing to become a doctor-preacher. He says that deeds arc not always visible to the human eyes, which is proven by his motto. “Cod secs nil thy deeds when nobody else does.” 11 is flower, ‘ Linnea Borealis.” His favorite study is not medicine, but the “Swedish Language.” Ida Ericson, who was born May 9. I SO I, in the woods of West Rock, Minn., is a person whose life history is a very short one. which is very natural, lor she is not yet very old. She, as all the rest of the Senior class, is a very ambitious person. She began to thirst for an education at a very eariy age. Being a good scholar she graduated early from the graded school. After having finished the grades she attended Business College. But life became too monotonous and she decided to move to Topeka, Kansas, in 1910. Now the life strings began to vibrate with sympathy for the needful world and she could no longer restrain her ambition. She became a stenographer for a year, but she felt the need of a better education and returned to Minnesota in the lull of 1913 tc attend Bethel. Her favorite study is “Swedish. C. Robert Anderson was born at Red Wing, Minn., Nov. 9. 18 JG. Since then he has been traveling all over the state ot Minnesota, because of the honor of being a preacher’s son. His first move was made when he was about six months old to Lanthrop, Minn. Here he remained long enough to enter the public school. But he had hardly begun when he had to pull up stakes and move to Alexandria, where iie finished the graded school. During these years of hard study and much worry, ho overworked his cranium so that he was obliged to change his occupation and work in a grocery store. After two and one-half years of experience as .grocery clerk he entered Bethel Academy as a treshman the fall of 1913. During these years at Bethel he has been persuaded to believe that he has a voice for singing. His aim is to develop his mus cal talents so that he may become a “professional” singer. The Lily of the Valley” is his favorite flower; “mathematics” his favorite study and, because of his many trials in life, he has chosen as his motto. “Climb though the Rocks be Rugged.” Fred Norling:—On the 12th day of Dec., 1895. Fred Norling was born, on a farm, at Svea, Minn. After having been nursed and cared for, for a period of eight years, he was considered big enough to send to school. At the age of fifteen he graduated from the country school. When he had graduated he felt the need of instruction iu farming. The result was a course m the Minnesota State Agricultural School, from which he graduated in 1914. In 19In THE ACORN 29 he again had a siege of studiousness and came to Bethel. He is very neutral as to his studies, therefore, he has no favorite among them. His motto is. “Laboromnia vincit (Labor wins ali things). Carola Morin:—In the southern part of Sweden (here was a little girl born on the 26th day of Aug. 18SJ6, in a city located on the western shore called Helslngborg, Ska-lie. Having seen the romantic waves ol the “Catigatt” she was overcome by a longing to drift on the rough and yet inviting waves. She was not big enough to have her own way, but was sent to school, from which she graduated. Her ambition grew day by day; alter finishing the public school she went to a high school at Malmo. at which place she also attended a swimming-school. Imagine the joy in her heart when her parents told her, her dreams should be realized, that they were about to move to America. Her love for all that meant education was rekindled when she reached America, and accordingly she came to Bethel. Her motto is, Never give up ; her favorite flower. The American Beauty Rose. Leonard Westman:—On the morning of Dec. 13. 1896. the big brother at West-man's on 2120 lith Ave. S.. Minneapolis. Minn., was very disgusted because he found, when he awakened, a little baby-brother that Mr. Stork had brought. The whole family was surprised to find such a Christmas present. In spite of (he disadvantage of always being small for his age. he soon grew up and was considered big enough to go to school. He graduated from Garfield public school in 1912. As lie was not satisfied with this mere introduction lo education, he went to South High for one and one-half years. After that he was possessed of a spirit for business and entered the American College of Minneapolis. After this business course he came to Bethel Academy to finish his high school work. His favorite ambition is talking , but his motto is. Talk less, do more ; his favorite study is Physics and his favorite flower the Peony. Samuel Smith:—The 28th day of Aug.. 1891, was a very important day for Sweden, because on that day there was an eclipse of the sun over all of Sweden, and also, because of the fact that a sturdy boy was presented to the great world power of the North. As little Sam grew up, his father's farm became too small, and he gave his parents no peace until they sent him to school. After a period ot seven years of school work he graduated at the age of thirteen. Again lie desired to move on; this time his aspirations were America. Having conic to America, he heard of Minnesota, where so many Dal-masar” live, and decided to go there. The need of further education was soon felt and Bethel Academy became his next stopping place. Mr. Smith has indulged in many lines of work, such as carpentry, rail-laying and now lastly as bell-boy . His favorite flower is the American Beauty . His motto. He conquers who thinks he can. Victor E. Bergfalk:—Among the iron mines of Northern Minnesota (Duluth) a little boy, at ter wards called Victor Bergfalk, was born on Oct. 19. 1897. When he was ten months of age, his parents found it necessary that they move to the back woods” of northern Wisconsin, where they stayed for six years. Here little Victor was kept in quietness, the nearest town being Grantsburg. twenty miles away. Mis next move was to Mora. Minn., where lie began the graded school. But bis school work was interrupted by the restlessness of our hero, for he next journeyed toward the setting sun — a small city. Argyle, in the Red River Valley. After this he move! twice before he became a Senior. He finished his graded school work at Grove City. Minn . in 1911. after three years of high school work. But. big birds cannot develop in small cages; he came to Bethel in the fall of 1915, where he has found ample room to develop. His favorite study is Mathematics : his flower is tlic “Iloir-Bell” and his motto is. No palm without the dust of labor. 30 THE ACORN Lydia Fransen:—AH Milaca was summoned to the home of Mr. and- Mrs. Fran-sen on the morning of Oct. 21, 180?, to see the tiny ‘ doll baby” Mr. Stork had brought them, and to rejoice with them at so precious a -gift. But -Milaca was not long to claim this child, which attracted so much attention. One short year was the extant of her stay there, when her parents brought her to St, Paul. After a brief stay they moved to Minneapolis. Here .Lydia decided she would make the most cl her opportunities, so she started to school. After attending school here for a time, her family again moved to St. Paul, where she continued her studies. For Lydia resolved that if she could not become as big in physical stature as some of her tall friends, she wouid grow in knowledge and in grace. So she continued her school work at the Pbalen Park graded school until she graduated in 1912 and then came to Bethel Academy the following fall. That she has grown in grace is sanctioned by her mother in the words of Shakespeare, Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low. an excellent thing in woman.” She has chosen as her motto. Speak less than you know,” and her favorite flower is the “Sweet Pea.” Osborn Instanes:—Among the wonders of Norway is Osborn Instanes, who was born some time during the year one thousand eight hundred and eighty eight (1888). It is said that lie is a natural born leader and preacher, because, he is known to have led all kinds of imaginary things, and to have preached to all kinds of both living and dead things, while still quite a youngster. When his wonderful faculties were finally discovered, it was decided at once that our little Norwegian” must be given a chance. How lie spent the years between 1SSS and 1905 has not yet been revealed to the world, and most likely will lie kept out of the annals of history for generations to come. But some time during 1905 his rather solemn countenance appeared at one of the seaports of this our continent. Feeling his importance, as a pastor, lie made a thorough study of all the country churches in the .Middle West ai.d Canada, One day it was revealed to instanes that his work was not as effective as he wished it to he, so he immediately sought for a place where he could stand in order that he might move the world, lie went to the Swedish Theological Seminary at Morgan Park. Chicago, but after a year's search for it (the place to stand) in vain, lie turned to Bethel Academy, where he has searched three years. His favorite study is Moneyology ; his favorite saying. Be what thou art; and his favorite flower, the “Red Rose.” Josephine Anderson. On August 27, iSi)5, a wee little girl whom they called Josephine Anderson came to Dalbo, the prettiest little girl Dalbo had ever seen, and the most beautiful child born into the Anderson family, her brother excepted. The neighboring women could never agree who she was like. Some said she was like father, others said she was like mother. Since then she has developed characteristics peculiarly her own. She learned to know father, mother, sister and brothers immediately. She took a particular liking to lather, and there was nothing she so much enjoyed as to make father go perambulating with her after midnight. Her early education she received in a rural school at Dalbo. There she received ambitions and desires to do genuine mission work. Hence. Dalbo was not big enough to satisfy her. She then tried Bethel Academy. But her ambitions soon went beyond Bethel Academy also, and after three years of hard struggle she finally succeeded in convincing the faculty that they had better let her leave with the seniors of 191G. Josephine is a modest little girl with a sweet disposition, a congenial nature, and a big smile for everybody. Her motto: '‘Touch me not.’’ is a plmle and a cause of uneasiness to many. It sounds not like a maxim but a mandate. But she has always been a conundrum and to many it has been a delight to try to discover the innermost secrets ot her heart. Wc take hope in the poet’s saying: THE ACORN 31 Though I had sternly said him nay, I feared, half hoped, that he would disobey. Hut. if her motto is a mandate, her flow, er. forget-me-not, indicating true love, is a plea. She expects to devote her life to real missionary work by nursing and caring for the sick and afflirted, and peeling potatoes. Cora Walter became a contemporary of Browning, Oct. 31, 1SS9, at Baraboo. Wls. At the age of five Cora started school in the first grade, graduating in two days. In 19U9 she learned the tailor's trade and continuing in that line of work until 1913 she entered the Baptist Missionary Training school of Chicago. From this institution she was graduated in 1911. .Miss Walter is one of our Student Volunteers, and is planning for work in India. But before going to the foreign field she thinks it best to go to Des Moines, where her interest w ill lie consumed in further study of a variegated nature. Her most immediate ambition lies along the channel of “home missionary” endeavor. We surely wish her success in this struggle. Her favorite flower is the violet and geography her beloved subject: but her motto 'Keep Sweet.” Mr. Meredith, who besides being a student at B. A. is a physical director at the St. Paul Y. M. C. A., will leave with a large following of St. Paul youths lor the camp at St. Croix, Wis. Mr. M. has been an optimistic and inspiring student, and we welcome him back next year. Mr. McKee, who, tho lie is a good Methodist. dares to stud at B. A. and who endured with great fortitude our denominational week.” will spend the summer at Kden Prairie, Minn., where he will be pastor. It was a pleasing sight to see all the Chairs, tables, desks and electric machines walking over to the new building on moving day. with a hundred students’ legs for support. It certainly was a walk away.” A motion was made in chapel to thank alt who had taken part in the moving and so every one shook hands with his neighbor. What did the girls do on moving day? They scrubbed, washed the windows, made cot fee and—smiled. Pres. Ilagstrom has returned safely from the Fast. He reports a most strenuous trip. Bead his article in President’s corner.” Everyone enjoyed the first basket ban game in the new gym. Lots of room to breathe and shout and run. Now we’ll always win! Let every B. A. student bring back next fall live new students. Then we will replace at least in numbers, the large senior class which goes out this year. Up till the present writing, no freshmen have gotten lost in the labyrinths of the new building. It is said, however, that they miss the boiler room. T HE ACO iN 32 Como Park is very convenient Tor Klein Day. We feel almost as tho the park belonged to the school; it is so near ami I reel y accessible for our use. Bethel Academy will close before the seminary this year. The seminary began one week later and closes one week later. A vote of thanks was given by the student body to the seminary faculty and students for our pleasant stay in their building. The association was most pleasant and the relationship most harmonious, it is said that the seminary boys miss the seminary girls! One of the advantages of the new building is the study room. Now every one can use his vacant hours for study in quiet and contentment, under the supervision of a faculty member or ‘'super-student.’’ Miss. Grace Palmquist and the Misses Ruth and Olive Johnson arc planning to “make’’ Kansas before the state conference in that place. Now may the Freshmen justly sing: On our toes you need not tread: There is room enough for all. Give the little boys a chance.” Miss N.: What does it mean: to go thru fire and water for the service ot someone?” D. A. It means that someone would die for you.” E. I.: ‘Lester, you could get room for another pair of feet in those tennis shoes. L. W.: Do you want to share them with me.” Two Farmers. Once there were two farmers each ol whom had a son. One farmer said to the other: “I want my son to know everything about tillage of the soil and how to milk the cows, etc.” The other said: I want my boy to know that also, but 1 would like to have him be able 10 do some, thing that any calf can’t heat him all to pieces doing.” ltev. Jacob Peterson addressed the student body, May 13th, on the subject: “Baptist Benevolences.” Dr. Sweet of the Calvary Baptist Church spoke on the subject: “Missions of the Orient.” Rev. Gust. Johnson of the Swedish Mission Tabernacle, gave a very interesting talk at the chapel exercises May bth. His theme was: Preparedness to meet that day when the Lord comes to take those who have been preparing.” Dr. Jonas Larson, ’ll, gave a talk on: What Worry Causes.” Other Chapel visitors: Mr. Thunell '12, Canada; Mr. Oscar Freed ’ll, IJ. of M.; Prof. Harvey Stallard; Rev. Backiund. former instructor at Bethel Academy; ltev. Arlander. member of School Board; ltev. Lagerstrom. Rev. D. E. Haglund. former instructor In Bethel Academy, now pastor in New Vork, visited the school last week. Dr. Dean of the Northwestern Theological Seminary in Ciiicago. gave us a most inspiring address on May 23. He said, among other things, that Gustavus Adolphus goes hand in hand with Luther as a world hero lor righteousness. Mingled with the music of the birds on our campus, we hear the admonitions of the plowmen to their horses, as they are leveling off the grounds and making them “nice.” That’s like being on the farm, said a student from Dakota. Miss Anna Larson won the first place in the English preliminary declamatory contest, and Mr. Conrad Carlson, in tho Swedish final contest. Our school’s display at the Auditorium this week was one of the many ways in which B. A. is becoming known. The architect’s model of the future campus was pronounced very interesting. THE A C O R N 33 Just when we get a fine school, we must leave,” sighs the senior. Such is life. Just when we get so we know a little about life, we must die. The answer to the first is the greater school of life; the answer to the second is immortality. Quite a number of the students arc taking advantage oi the Northern Baptist Convention. When John D. Rockefeller's pastor preached, Sunday morning, it was noticed that they all took notes. And it was a great sermon. The latest move, on the part of the students, in the direction of the two hundred thousand endowment, is to collect all old magazines and newspapers and sell them at from thirty-five to eighty cents a hundred. The war has made paper very scarce. CHAPEL SPEAKERS. We have had the privilege of listening to the following chapel speakers this year: Rev. Antonson, St. Paul, Minn. Rev. J. A. Erickson, Evanston, ill. ltev. Lagerquist. Omaha, Neb. Rev. Scherstrom, Chicago. III. Mr. A. B. Pierson, U. of M. Dr. Kcrfoot. Hamlin University. Mr. Holtzman, Minneapolis. Dr. A. Bdstrom, Mounds Park Sanitarium. Dr. Erdman. Professor at the U. or M. Mr. o. Freed, U. of M. Mr. Herman, Minneapolis. Miss Mead, Missionary from Japan. Prof. J. X. Lenker. St. Paul. Rev. E. E. Hall, Minneapolis. Minn. Rev. Engbreck, Sweden. Prof. Henry Wingblade, St. Paul. Rev. Jacob Peterson. Minneapolis. Minn. Rev. P. G. Nelson, Nebraska. Dr. G. Arvid Hagstrom, St. Paul. Dr. Feme. Sweden. Mr. Miron, Educational Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Mr. Coffin. Y. M. C. A., St. Paul. Rev. Ekvall, China. Mr. Smith, Chicago. Mr. Tripp. Y. M. C. A., Minneapolis. Mr. Sane. Minneapolis, Minn. Rev. Calver, st. Paul. Rev. Uisinger, St. Paul. Rev. Stormans, Montana. Mr. Cross, St. Paul. Pror. Rankin, U. of M. Dr. John Earl. Dcs Moines College. Rev. Lee Aldrich, Evangelist. Rev. F. P. Tolleen, Kentucky. Mr. Huizingeo, Missionary from India. Dr. Hodgeman. Macalester College. Rev. lialden, Willmar. Minn. Miss Esther Lind berg, Missionary from Burma. Miss Swedbcrg, former teacher of Aclel-phia College. Rev. Berg. Mora. Minn. Rev. Holman. Minneapolis, Minn. Miss Hagard. International Y. M. C. A. Dr. E. Sandeil, Seminary Ilall. Mr. J. W. Thomson, Aurora, 111. Mrs. Salquist, Missionary from China. Mr. T. J. Mears, St. Paul. Rev. Ball, Minneapolis, Minn. Dr. Gow, Minneapolis. Minn. Dr. Harry N. Wilson, St. Paul. Dr. H. T. Moore. St. Paul. Rev. Carl Vin.gren. Minneapolis, Minn. Rev. John Swanson. St. Paul. Rev. K. Arlander, S. D. Rev. E. I agerslrom, S. D. Rev. X. Backlund. Nebraska. Rev. Aldeen. Kansas . Rev. C. J. Peterson. I akc Sarah, Minn. State Missionary Anderson. Dr. F. W. Sweet. Minneapolis. MISSIONARY BAND. At the annual business meeting of the Missionary Band, held May 19, the following officers were elected for the next school year: Mr. Linus Johnson. President. Mr. Axel Anderson. Vice President. Mr. David Moberg. Secretary. Mr. Conrad Carlson, Vice Secretary. Miss Palm. Treasurer. Miss Ruth Johnson, Pianist. Miss Hulda lleglund. Asst. Pianist. Mr. A. E. Sjolnnri, Song Leader. The former officers of the Band wish Hu? new officers the best of success in the work. THE ACOKX 84 'Ihe spiritual condition of the school rests, to a great extent, upon this society, therefore, BOOST the same! STUDENT VOLUNTEERS. T.:e Student Volunteer Band has been one of the leading organizations of the school. They have had two meetings at the Old Folks Home and a meeting at the Bethany Church. At their annual meeting they elected the following officers for the next school year of 191(3-17: Alex Rexion. President. Ruth Johnson, Vice President. I-illian Osterberg, Secretary. 'Fhe Ministerial Student's Association or Bethel Academy held its final business-meeting on the ninth of May when officers for the term of 191(1-17 were elected. Gust Gustavson was chosen as President: Axel Anderson. Vice Pres.: Arthur Nelson, Secretary and Treasurer: George Erickson, Musical Director; Anton Sjolund Chorister; David Moberg, Sargeant at Arms. We wish ihe new officers a year of success. JUNIOR NOTES. The-class of 1917, consisting of fourteen members, lias chosen as their new motto: Facta non Verba. Their colors are to be Scarlet and Black. As our motto is, in modern language: Deeds not words.” we say no more. SOPHOMORE ECHOES. Number thirteen is as good as any number, say the Sophomores. Our class met and organized at the beginning of the school year, but the eager desire for knowledge on the part of the members and the earnest zeal to spend their time trying to pronounce the longest words in the dictionary, have kept us From meeting very often. A sleigh ride party during the sub-zero weather and a flower hunting expedition quite recently, are some of the out of the ordinary activities of our class. Last, but not least, the summer is ended and the harvest is past. For the gallant youths, who strove so persistently for the i.mry projection on a gentleman's lace were looked upon as a graceful go 't of nature. With a sigh of reluctance we say adieu happy Sophomore days. SWEDISH DECLAMATORY CONTEST. The Swedish declamatory contest, held at the Bethel Auditorium. May 20, was a grand success. Besides the declamatory contest. Beigman's Orchestra entertained us with their charming music. The prize winners in the contest were. Conrad Carlson. first prize, and Agnetta Sunfelt, second prize. After the program the Central Church Philatliia Class served refreshments. Man-gen tack! The school grounds are being leveled and new cement walks laid down where needed, so that when we return to Bethel this fall, in company with brothers and sisters, rolling lawns and level walks will greet our eyes. FRESHMAN CLASS 1915-16. The period of our Freshman year is rapidly drawing to an end. It is with a source of regret, as well as pleasure, we face this fact. The year has been pleasant and eventful and we feel that we have passed a stage not to be entered upon again. On the other hand we feel glad that some progress has been made. Wc feel highly honored in being the first Freshmen class to enter the new Bethel Academy building. FRESHMEN LIPS. Oh. the freshmen, some brave freshmen, Have you heard their story told? One. two three or probably more Got an ide’ big and bold. They had heard that men of yore. To their tender looks abate And to make an impress great, (Not on arched lips forsooth) Cultivate a tender growth. Now these freshmen, some brave freshmen. Says the story which is told. THE ACORN 35 With a mighty purpose bore Down on stores wnere ionic’s sold. Soon on upper lips, though sore From an oft repeated mooing. Could be seen a little stubbing. Then the little god of pride Seemed in freshmen shoes astride. Well the freshmen, jejune freshmen, Who were classmates of the bold. Once when they were all together, Trying to seem wise and old. Some one peeped. Say, what’s the matter With those brethren over there. Why that curving shade of hair? All then said, though some with sorrow, Every freshman shaves tomorrow. LOVE LIGHT. She stood in the flowing clover While her eyes roamed o’er the field, While the evening sun spread over. Her a glory, all new, revealed. A blue, as deep as the even’s And as fathomless tender too. Like beams from a shaded haven Her dusky eyes shone through. 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DENTIST i00 CENTRAL AVE, MINNEAPOLIS Liberal Discount to Students. ST. ANTHONY DAIRY CO NIELSON GAMMEL Fresh Milk and Cream. Sterilized Bottles Good Service. Mounds Park Sanitarium ST. PAUL, MINN. riior♦mghly equipped modern hospital for the treatment of all noncomagJoua diseases. RATES NO HIGHER THAN AT OTHER HOSPITALS I'or Information apply to DR. ROBERT EARL, President. YOU SHOULD PATRONIZE Lake Park Barber Shop OCTAVE SIGO, Prop. 152} COMO AVENUE WEST Cor. Arona. one block East of Snciling Av. J. O. CEDERBERG, Jr. 404 ENDICOTT BLDG, ST. PAUL ARCHITECT FOR THE NEW BUILDINGS OF BETHEL ACADEMY AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY T. S. 1332 Fostir tile id Tail £o. DYERS, TANNERS, FUR DRESSERS MANUFACTURERS OF Coats, Robes, Mittens and Ladies' Garments Now is the time to have Furs Repaired. Get our summer prices. T. S. Tel. Spruce 132. N. W. E. 2613. 1623 Fifth Street S. E. - - • Minneapolis, Minnesota PHONE MIDWAY 0i U3 W. TUBERTY EXPRESSING, MOVING AND TRUNKS TO EITHER CITY. FURNITURE MOVING. 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General Contractors 1(01 Plpmouth Building, Minneapolis, Minn. NORDGREN SONS MAKERS OF FIRST CLASS CLOTHES Come to M. GRANGE Corner Snelling and Langford SOFT DRINKS, CONFECTIONERY AND GROCERIES Special Discount to Students Oppenheim Bldg, Sixth and Minnesota Sts. St. Paul, Minn. EWALD CHALLBERG MASSEUR AND MEDICAL GYMNAST. Massage and Swedish Movement, Electric Bath, Electric Vibration. 2104 CHICAGO AVE., MINNEAPOLIS T. S. Calhoun 103; N. W. South SStfG. BOYS, YOU CAN’T GET ANY BETTER CLEANING AND PRESSING OR NEW CLOTHES THAN AT TAILOR APITZ, 708 SNELLING AVENUE H. DAHNER 1199 SNELLING AVE. 1ST O T I O ?sT S Con fee ionery and Ice Cream Parlor 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. B e e Bros. PHOTO STUDIOS 527 Marquette Ave., Minneapolis 25-27 West 5th Street, St. Paul THE BACHELOR’S FRIEND Dry Cleaning, Repairing and Relining NEATLY DONE FAMILY WASHING BY TIIE POUND YOUR BUNDLE BACK SAME DAY IF DESIRED STANDARD LAUNDRY STANDARD LAUNDRY Telephones: Northwestern Cedar 747 Tri-State 1412-1413 TENTH AND WABASHA STS., ST. PAUL, MINN. James Mankivell, Pres, and Trcas. Chas. E. Carlson Watchmaker and Jeweler Solid Gold Jewelry. Fine Watch Repairing 941 PAYNE AVE., ST. PAUL. SPORTING GOODS Tennis, Rsckets, Nets, Balls, Baseball, Bats. Gloves, Mitts. COMPLETE SUPPLY AT Grants Harduuare 2278 COMO AVENUE W. Disc, to students. ClothingCQ- 401, 403, 4C5 CENTRAL AVE., Minneapolis ---------DISTRIBUTORS OF--- “THECAXTON”CLOTHES, NETTLETON SHOES TAILORING AND MEN’S FURNISHING SKOOGLUN HAGSTROM PAYNE AVENUE. ST. PAUL. Olin Swanson. Harold Swanson. Swanson Buying Co. 369 Cleveland Ave. ‘ALWAYS BUILDING. Tel. T. S. 6406. St. Paul, Minn. H. Johnson E. A Johnson C.B.Johnson JOHNSON SONS UNDERTAKERS 946—48 PAYNE AVE., .ST. PAUL. MINN. Phones: T. S. 20957: N. W. Bo. 3130. Res.. T. S. 20207. West Evans GROCERS 1520 COMO AVENUE Midway 3247-Tel.-Tri State 608 Charles Skooglun Office 502-503 Ryan Building CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER T. S. 1977. N. W. Cedar 8007 SAINT PAUL MINNESOTA Cor. Como and Carter Aves. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $30,000,00 4% Paid on Savings Accounts. Ladies’and Gent’s Furnishings NOTIONS, KODAK SUPPLIES MRS. LATHROP 1435 CLEVELAND AVE., Marshall Bldg. EVENSON, Your Druggist GUST. GUSTAVSON, School Agent. ST. PAUL STATE BANK 883 Payne Avenue. 4 PER CENT INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS. J. A. Keagan, Pres. A. J. Newgren, Cashier Res. Cedar 8825. Midway 5857. John V. Wa -tor WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER 490 Spelling Ave., Near University Ave. ST. PAUL. MINN. When in need of anything in Jewelry go to JOHN V. WALTER. EYES TESTED GLASSES FITTED SCIENTIFICALLY Swedish American State Bank COR. PAYNE AVE. AND JENKS ST. ST. PAUL, MINN. 4 Per Cent Paid on Savings. P. M. REAGAN, EMANUEL E. LARSON. Pres. Cashier. Maple Leaf Grocery MRS. A. L. ANDERSON. ? roprietor. 459 PIERCE ST. T.C. Tel. Spruce 64C. STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES AND ALL KINDS OF KITCKEN WARE Come in, or send us your order. G. E. HEGBERG FUEL AND TRANSFER CO. 106 Fifth St. N. E. 1730 Washington St. N. E T.S.Spruce 77$. N.W.East799. T.S.North 747 RES. 1217 MONROE ST O. 1C. LARSON UNDERTAKER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER Office, 1911 Central Ave., Minneapolis T. S. Office and Res., Spruce 1091. DR. H. A. TAARUD DENTIST T. s. Park 6123 Office Phone: N. W. Midway 198 COR. CARTER AND COMO AVENUES NO. ST. ANTHONY PARK The Finish of the “Tailor=Made” Fetich If you are one who thinks that there are no ready-to-wear clothes that will suit you so well in style and fit as made-to-measure garments, then you're the man we want to introduce to Sincerity Clotbee The most skilled tailors that money can hire make Sincerity Clothes the best fitting garments of very newest design obtainable anywhere and at any price. Perfect fitting models for men of every build, and styles as lively or as quiet as you may desire them. Since the advent of Sincerity Clothes the old “tailor-made” fetich is gradually disappearing. You’ll realize why if you will come in and try on a Sincerity Suit. $15 to $35 THE MODEL CLOTHING HOUSE NICOLLET AT THIRD STREET JOHN NICHOLSON, Treas. IJ1 i o k eiisc.Ler 1 e i • r I V l W-‘. V i f New No. 3 model. SEND FOR CATALOGUE 113. The Biickensderfer Mig. Co. 605-. 0S SYKES ILOCK MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. filiK tna Koitfmnsens Ctdtilnear STANDARET ' J 'rub. Lrt fi.SO INOM FORENTA STATERNA o v- « . • N- TILL SVERIGE: 12.00 PKR aP.. Sond gsskolan och Hcinmct PRI8 PER AR W CENTS. iA . 10 ;!!; 4y vx. under on adless Sir prise t CO cviil po: •; e • •. .j : ui.: i.. cents por e . i Sunday-School Quarterly inuchAitfcUde Vjnda.fcssXollexi.erna tov XrwL. Jauiie o« k.oi'l iuUe2u::i{ •ac.'c text, 6 - uu per kr, 2 cente pr ex. SWEDISH BAPTIST GENERAL CONFERENCE 2M S. STATE ST., CHICAGO, ILL.
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