Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1917 volume:

uln our principal anil frintii, A. dl. IJinghlafo, to uiIjob iuatrl|f«l rare, kittii forlmtranrr, attii ffltyriflttan attituiir uic mup bo nutrlj, m affectionately indicate tliia Annual 3bbiu? of (Ulje Arorn « Table of Contents Page Class of 17 Song.................................... President Hagstrom’s Aniversary ..................... Principal A. J. Wingblade Ten Years In Bethel------- Class History....................................... Class Prophecy..................................----- The Heart........................................... President’s Corner.................................. Editorials ......................................... Our Country............. ........................... The Heart............... ........................... Skolans Slut......................................... En Somniarnatt i Da lama ........................... En Spokhistoria..................................... Principal’s Corner.................................. Society Notes....... ........................ Alumnus ............................................ Athletics .......................................... Personals .......................................... 6 8 9 13 14 15 1? IS IS 19 19 20 24 25 2S 29 31 Tiie Acorn PUBLISHED MONTHLY BYTHE STU DENTS OF BETH EL ACADEMY,ST. PAU L,M INN. VOL. IX MAY 1917 No. 8 merar .... (Ulnae atI 917 § mtg Agneta M. Sundfelt I Classmates join with loyal hearts, Hail our Alma Mater true. Laud her virtue, which imparts Loyalty, with praises clue; — Classmates, we of seventeen, Swell the tune with hearts serene. Chorus; — Bethel, Bethel, ever—clear,— With your virtues true, Fill our hearts with mem'ries new, Sweeter year by year— Bethel is the worthy name We will e’er proclaim; Hail with zest, the ever-blest. Bethel e’er the same. II. In your halls, so well renowned, And the class rooms, cherished well. Wisdom thru them all resound. There our thots would ever dwell; There where learning is aflame From the lamp whose oil is fame. Chorus: — III. May our banner ever sway Gently on thru coming time; With our motto in array: “Deeds not words;” the most sublime. Scarlet blending with the black. Ne’er can Bethel spirit lack. Chorus: — Music by S. T. Arlander. 0 THE ACORN {Jrastbrut Ijagainmt'fi Auniumary Henry Wmgblade Emerson has aptly said that great institutions are the shadows of great men. it may well be added that the man himself is always bigger than the work of his hand; that the man himself is always more stable and more deeply rooted than the shadow which his personality casts. But the finished product or institution does not always express or even suggest to those who rest under its canopies or drink from its fountains, what its evolv-ment on the part of the great author heart has cost. The careless laughter of jovial children, as they wander through the corridors of the fragrant rose garden, betrays innocent ignorance concerning its history; they little dream that in the metamorphosis from desert to garden, every rose has been planted in pain and watered with tears. It is only the veteran gardener, as he stands with bared and bowed head, that can see in the dewdrops on every flower the transfigured tears ot the years; that can truly appreciate the varied shades of color and the mystic meanings of perfume. There are said to be three ways of acquiring greatness; being born great, achieving greatness and having greatness thrust upon- one. Pres. G. A. Hag-strom was born great in that his parents were of sterling Swedish stock who believed in work and in prayer. He has achieved greatness in that from the time his eyes became fixed on the great Christian ideal, he has wrought with matchless industry the work of his hand. And he has had greatness thrust upon him in that high and heavy honors, have from time to time been placed upo nliis shoulders, almost without his consultation and certainly without his seeking. When Mahomet at a dinner of his intimate friends outlined to them his great world task, he could not refrain from bursting into tears. When John Knox at a meeting of staunch Presbyterians was unanimously voted the torch bearer of Scotland's reformation, he burst into tears. When the General Conference in Duluth by a standing vote put the burdens of our school system upon Dr. Hagstrom he, too, burst into tears. But lie did not swerve or shrink. Three important events in a minister’s life are,—his graduation from the seminary, his ordination and his marriage. Dr. Hagstrom ecelebrates this year the twenty-fifth anniversary of all three of these events. That he made no mistake in entering the seminary and that the council made no mistake in ordaining him, a splendid record of twenty-five years convincingly demonstrates. That he made no mistake in marrying—and in marrying the modest girl from Scandia—his own repeated testimony in public and in private— clearly attests. Furthermore, he celebrates this year the fifieth anniversary of his birth; he has attained unto manhood’s prime vigor. To such a life such anniversaries are indeed happy. Bet us extend to him our heartiest felicitations! The first time we were privileged to see Dr. Hagstrom was when he was presiding officer at the Kansas City General Conference. With boyish eyes wc admired the metropolitan cut of his coat and the quiet dignity of his bearing. We enjoyed the firmness of his “clean cut” rulings as well as the warmth of his genial smile. The next time we saw him was at the General Conference in Chicago. At that meeting he was elected Financial Secretary of our denomination. Some of those who voted against him on the first ballot, explained that it would be of no use to elect him, as he could not and would not leave the First Church of Chicago, where he was so much loved and where he was doing such telling work. But when the THE ACORN I a test came lie showed himself big enough to place his own personal interest and comfort secondary and to choose the seemingly harder path of duty. And for the next several years he was continually traveling from place to place without almost any rest or vacation, supervising lovingly and encouraging manfully, our work from coast to coast. But let us go back a few years to 1892. Upon Dr. Hagstrom’s graduating from the seminary he was for a short time pastor of the American Baptist Church at Newark. ill., where lie carried on a lively work. But the time when he began to get a real grip upon the hearts of the Swedish Baptists was when he became Sunday school missionary in Illinois. As he travelled thoughout the state, old and young flocked to hear him and soon learned to love him. He became indeed, a “Bror Arvid” to all. Since that time, as previously intimated, Dr. Hagstrom has for ten years been pastor of the First Swedish Baptist Church of Chicago; for three years, General Financial Secretary of the Swedish Baptist denomination; for four years, pastor of the First Swedish Baptist Church of St. Paul, Minn., and since January, 1914, he has been President of Bethel Academy and Theological Seminary. But it is not necessary to tell of the various stages which characterized the marked success of that Minneapolis boy who was so inspired by his pastor. Dr. Frank Peterson. President Hagstrom's history is an integral part of the history of the Swedish Baptists and as such is well known. And the high confidence that he holds in the hearts of our American brethren has made him an important link as well, between the English and Swedish speaking Baptists of America However, gleaned from his own heart to heart talks with young people, we should say that his success is largely due to four habits or maxims which he early adopted. The first he accepted from a veteran preacher who came to Newark to lecture: “Young man, plow through books.” This advice he has consistently. followed throughout the years. Rarely is he seen alone on a streetcar except that he is plowing through a book or other important matter. Is it strange that such a man is well informed? The second is a resolution he laid bare at the Rockford convention, when he, for the third or fourth time, was elected Chairman of the General Conference; namely, “that he will never say No to the call of ciuty if it is within his power to respond.” Is it any wonder that such a life is full of accomplishments? The third is his powerful prayer life. Of this his own heart alone knows the deeper details. The world secs the reflection and the results. But he once told of a prayer book which he has kept for years, in which is recorded the answers to prayers,—his experience with God; and that when shadows of doubt beset his soul he often turns to the pages of this little book and there is reminded of how wonderfully God has dealt with him in the past; and so faith’s bright ray again shines through. Is it a wonder that such a soul attempts great things for God The fourth maxim we have not heard him express, but we have seen it in his life. It was also the maxim of the beloved Dr. Beeman, and is conveyed in the lines,—“Let me live in my house by the side of the road, and be a friend to man.” to man.’’ With such resolutions written on the heart, how can a life fail? But what is success? And what will be Dr. Hag 3trom’s monument? The tourists as they wander through St. Paul’s church in London, will see many beautiful- monuments with appropriate inscriptions, over the honored dead. But when they come to the place of Christopher Wren, there is no wonderfully carved stone; only these words in Latin: “Woulds't thou see his monument? Look about thee.” What does it mean? it means that Christopher Wren was the (Continued on page IS.) THE A CUKN JJrinripal A, 31. Uittgblaiip, A, fH.. ®eti f eara in Urtliel Acahemy Georgius Hardly any profession is so important as that of a teacher, because he is constantly coming in contact with young lives more or less undeveloped. Under his care and influence they are formed and moulded for future fitness in life. Year after year he receives new material and year after year he leaves to the world his finished products, as far as he is concerned. Professor Wingblade has now closed his tenth year in Bethel Academy as professor, and his fifth year as principal. As students we recognize with highest appreciation our beloved Principal's work among us. The Academy has progressed step by step, towards better equipment and greater reputation. The success has been beyond expectations. The principal has played a large part towards this end especially with regard to internal effectiveness of the school. His true religious influence has aided us to higher levels than can be reached by solely intellectual education. As Principal, Instructor, Adviser, and Friend, we give him our heartiest thanks for past years; and we wish him God's richest blessing to attain many more similar anniversaries in connection with this so important a place in our denomination. THE ACORN y (filafts tfiistnnj Florenoe Lindgren ANTON E. SJOLUND. The people who lived in the little village of Vestby, Sweden, on the 2Uth of April, 1392, were awakened bright and early that morning by the ringing of the church bells and the fire-gongs. Why? What could have caused the agitation? The answer was that a mere boy had revealed himself. He began to train his vocal cords immediately, and to make the most of his facilities. When he was old enough to go to school, he attended the public school and completed the course, all but one year. When but a lad, he came to America and landed in Duluth, where his home has been ever since. His love for all that meant “education’’ was rekindled in America, and he decided to come to Bethel. His favorite study is History; and the Lily-of-the-Valley is his flower. His motto is “Lux et Veritas.” BENJAMIN COLEMAN. Spring Vale, Minnesota, is a quiet pleasant place, and so are all its inhabitants. On January 24, 1897, another bit of humanity came to make its home there. At the age of seven, Bennie started school, and those days were the happiest ones in his life. Later, he attended high school in Cambridge, Minnesota, but not feeling that he was getting what he needed, he decided to come to Bethel to finish his high school work. About him can truly be said, “A good fellow” together with all the term implies.” His favorite study is the Bible. His motto is “Draw nigh to God and He will draw nigh to you.” His favorite flower is the Violet. ANNA LARSON. Ashland, Wisconsin, lies by Lake Superior, surrounded by beautiful woods; in such pleasant environment, it was that this ray of sunshine was born, on the 24th of March, 1$93. When she was but three years old, she moved with her parents out to a farm. She began school at seven, and completed the seventh grade. But a sunbeam cannot be shut in; as soon as the fall of 1912, she came to Bethel. Miss Anna, being brighter than the rest, has attended the University of Minnesota the last semester. About Anna one can say. she has a smile for all, a kindly word for each. Her favority study is History. Her flower is the Sweet Pea. And her motto is, “Be cheerful, and do whatever you have to do with a bright spirit.” CLARENCE HUGGERTH. • During the last year, Kansas has grown very famous and has taken a very important place among the states. When Mr. Huggertli was asked the reason, he said that he was born at Osage City, Kansas, February 9th, 1896. But, he didn’t live here very long before he accompanied his parents to Mead, Nebraska. He, being a minister’s son, couldn’t stay long in one place, and moved several times more; Kansas, though, seems to be his first and last place of abode. Having heard about Bethel, he decided to enroll- and has become an enthusiastic booster for the school. His favorite flower is the rose; his motto is, “Duty before pleasure or vice versa.” ANNA EUPHROSYNE SUNDBERG. All the people in the province of Upp-land, Sweden, were all excited the morning of August Sth, 1895, because a little girl had joined their happy throng. When she was considered old enough and big enough 10 THE ACORN to go to school, she was sent to the public school there; graduating in December, 1006. Having heard about America and all its splendid opportunities, she decided to leave her home and make her own fortune in the land of promise. In the fall of 1913, she came in contact with Bethel Academy and enrolled at once. Her favority study is English; her favorite flower is the forget-me-not. And her motto is, Labor onnia vincit”—“Work wins everything.” GERTRUDE ECKMAN. On May 27, 1899, a wee little girl whom they called Gertrude, came to Davenport. Iowa, the prettiest little girl Davenport had ever seen. The neighbor women couldn't decide who she was like. Some said she was like her father, some said she was like her mother. Since then she has developed characteristics peculiarly her own. But, Davenport couldn’t keep this young miss but for one year, when Minneapolis seemed her next place of abode. The city didn’t appeal to her very long, so she moved with her parents to the country. Gertrude is a modest little girl with a pleasing disposition and a big smile for everybody. Her motto seems peculiar, but it’s a very good one, Fear no one, love everyone. Then you’ll surely win.” Her favorite study is English and her favorite flower Is the American beauty. EDITH IlOLMBERG. In one of the most beautiful spots in Minnesota, was born a little girl on the 23rd of May, 1897, close by a beautiful lake in the vicinity of Round Lake. So well pleased was she with her surroundings that she decided to stay there the rest of her life. She attended school at Worthington untill 1911—then came to Minneapolis anu graduated from Holmes School. Bethel seemed to attract her, so during the fall of 1913 she became one of the student body. Her favorite flower is the blue violet; her favorite study—German, and her motto Is, Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone.” GEORGE ERICSON. Among deep woods and iron mines and beautiful lakes, was born a little boy, on the 5th of December, 1890, in Liudes Bdrgslag, Sweden. When George began to roam about his home, he found it far too small for him and immediately began to make preparations for his removal. He began by attending the public school and later the Farna School in Vastmanland. America—the name sounded wonderful to his ears, and he, like many others, thought his highest ambition would be to emigrate there. He landed in Chicago In 1910; and enrolled in the Swedish Baptist Theological Seminary in Morgan Park, 111., in 1913. But, big birds cannot develop in small cages; and he came to Bethel in the fall of 1914, where he round ample room to develop. His favorite study is English; his favorite flower is the “Prastkragen”. His motto is Now or Never.” MARGARET AHLQU1ST. Fftnoo gftrd, Upplands lan, (Sweden) is a very important place in Sweden, easily proven so by the birth of one of our classmates, on May 11, 1S91. Miss Margaret lived here for three years, when her parents decided to move to Stockholm, Sweden. She there attended school and completed the ninth grade. On the 1st of July, 1902, her parents left Sweden for America and arrived in St. Paul, Minn., during the month of August. Her first homo was on Burr Street, in this city, and here she attended the Lincoln School; later she went to Jefferson School. In the Call of 1905 she started in the State School of Agriculture and attended THE ACORN 11 there until the spring of 1907. Her parents seemed to have the moving spirit and moved to their permanent home in North St. Paul. She started Bethel Academy in the fall of 15)12 and immediately became an en-thusisttc Student Volunteer. On account of illness she left school and re-entered again in 1915. Her motto is “To Help,” and her favorite study. “Mathematics.” Her favorite flower, “The dark red rose.” RUTH JOHNSON. During the very cold season of the year 1S95, in Clifton township, Kansas, Miss Ruth Victoria was born. She began school as soon as her parents would let her and finished at the age of 14. Very early her ambitious spirit was shown by leaving home the following year and taking up sewing and other lines of work. During the fall of 1913 she entered Bethel, but for various reasons she couldn’t continue the following year. But, in 1915, the students were fortunate enough to see her with them again. Her favorite study is “Physics.” Her favorite flower is the Sunflower. And she certainly lives up to her motto which is “Purity and Humility.” PAUL JACOBSON. The 21st clay of November, 1390, was a very Important day for Leonardsville, Kansas, because on that day there was an awful dust storm in Kansas, and also because of the fact that a sturdy, robust-looking boy was presented to the world. As Paul grew up, his parents thought he seemed such a restless piece of humanity, that they had better move. So they moved to South Omaha, Nebr., and then Paul started school. He finished his graded school work in Prentice, Wis. and entered the high school at that place . As the same spirit of restlessness seemed to stay with him, he went out to the prairies of Northwestern Minnesota to see if what he desired could be found there. But, not finding what he wished, he came to Bethel, and there he found his wishes and desires fulfilled. His favorite study is Mathematics. His flower is the Lily of the Valley. And his motto is “Seize the Opportunity ' GERTRUDE CROOK. Being such a modest young lady, and not wishing to tell you her age, she says she was born during the nineteenth century sometime; in Bjonesten, Skaraborgs I.an, Sweden. Being so very quiet and modest, her parents couldn't decide whether it would be safe to send her to school or not. But she grew less shy as she grew older and so she was sent to school However, like all Swedes, her one aim was to reach America, and she reached here September 12, 1901. Her first home was In Wiune-Bonjoun, Wis., later, I ake Nebagamo.n. Having learnt the millinery trade, she continued along that line for a number of years. Finally in 1913, she felt the need of further education and came to Bethel. Her favorite flower is the Forget-me-not. Her favorite study is Biology. And her motto is Climb, though the rocks be rugged.’’ HAROLD ’KERFOOT. Was born in Minneapolis, Minn., August, 1S95. Since then he has been traveling all over this state and South Dakota. He finished his graded school work at Dakota Westland University, in the Preparatory department. As he was not satisfied with this mere introduction to education, he entered Bethel Academy as a Sophomore in 1914. Because of ill health he was out of school for five years. He traveled during that lime and visited Vancouver, B. C., and also- the World’s Fair at ’Frisco, in 1915. His favorite flower is the Crocus: and his hobby seems to be photography. His motto is “Facta non Verba.” PAUL DAHLBERU. In one of the most beautiful, hilly spots in the Sunshine State, there was born a 12 THE ACORN wee little boy on the 9th of July, 1897. He was a source of delight tc everyone, and not even his brothers regretted his arrival. When his parents thought they could trust him to go to school, he was sent to a little country school. He attended there for two years, when the school was removed on account of scarcity of pupils. He then' took up school work at the public school in Strandburg. After having spent a considerable amount of time and energy, he graduated from the eighth grade. He, too, having heard about the wonderful school located in St. Paul, decided to come and enroll, in the fall of 1912. For various reasons, particularly his own, he remained out of school during the term of 1915-1G. But, Bethel has its attractions and he could not resist its temptations, so in the fall of 1916, he came back. His favorite study is Swedish; his motto is “No pleasure is without pain.” His favorite flower is the Forget-me-not. FLORENCE L1NNGREN. In the year l$9$ on the first of September, the members of the Linngren family were beaming with joy at the arrival of the fair maiden Florence. She spent her first two years at Troy, South Dakota, but became displeased with her surroundings, so the family moved to Strandberg, South Dakota, where she has lived ever since. She attended school at Strandberg until the fall of 1915, finishing the tenth grade. She then came to Bethel to complete her course. Her motto is Don’t attempt it if you can't finish it,” which she certainly has lived up to. Her favorite flower is the pink rose, and her favorite study is History. THE ACORN 13 (Elaoa iJrcjihery, 191Z Georgius We certainly realize, when we stop to think about it, that this latter part of the twentieth century is most wonderful. The developments during the last forty or titty years have surpassed the most vivid imagination. When 1 went to Bethel, we used to speak of the press-button age,’ but then we always had to get up early in the cold winter mornings and build a fire in the stove and make it comfortable for the rest of the family; in the field we always had to follow the plow up and down after a pair of lazy horses, or have our whole family engage in hard work when harvesting—but to-day all this is as strange to the new generation as tallow-candles and homemade spinning-wheels were rare to the youths of 1917. Nowadays: press a button, and you get all this done while sleeping. Press a button by your desk and you can speak with whomsoever you wish and from any distance desired. In a word, press a button and you can get whatever you want when you want it.” It was a morning in the fall of 1955. My ‘‘button-phone’’ was buzzing and I found that our prominent class-president from Bethel-days, Anton S., had called up from Petrograd. He was there on his tour as a Superintendent for a world-wide missionary movement. I was then, on behalf of Uncle Sam, In Reperio, a country newly discovered 1,500 miles west of the South pole, as the first priest to attempt the Christianization of the inhabitants, who were quite different from us in manners and culture. He told me to be at Bethel about evening as the whole class of 1917 was to meet there for reunion in connection with the fiftieth anniversary of the School. As space and time are now reduced to the insignificant by our modern inventions, when we compare the past, so it was no difficulty at all for me to be in Bethel at the requested time. 1 placed myself in my new flyomobile and, pressing four buttons; one for the height I wished to reach, one for the direction, one for the distance, and one for the speed, 1 could sit down and enjoy the trip all the way from the South pole to St. Paul, knowing that I would land within a rod or so of the place desired. Even an old man like myself felt happy to make this journey and meet with m former fellow students. Some of them 1 had not seen since the days in B. 1 had. however, communicated with them often and was well informed about what they were doing. I remembered so well the good old schooldays both in the first Bethel and the second one—our class meetings, our society doings, our chapel services, our class recitations, our social hours, and our teachers. How different it was now on the old School campus! New buildings erected and a University established, attended by more than three thousand students. As 1 sped on thru the air and felt the warmer climate of the equator surround me, I was reminded of the fact that I was nearing (he regions where my classmates were located. They were living on all continents. Clarence H., it was said, had even tried to get to the Moon by means of his great inventions. He had progressed wonderfully in his research work as an astronomer, and the whole learned world is excitingly awaiting his future achievements. As I passed between the two continents, South America to my right and Africa to my left, I was able with my strong glass to espy Australia at a distance. I was reminded of how well Mar-gareta A. had followed out the class motto, •‘Facta non Verba, ' in the southern part of that country, so that the Government had decided to change the name of the state from Victoria to Margareta. A little 14 THE ACOHN further, I saw Benjamin C’s home country, where he, a college president, had made the name Cape of Good- Hope,” fully worth its meaning. Turning my spy-glass to the right, 1 saw the big continent of South America which, even then, belonged to the United States. In the state of Argentina, Paul D. had been governor since the annexation. In Brazil Gertrude C. had been the Superintendent of an Educational Society of that State, and she had succeeded so well in her work that even the worst crooks had been changed into princes. Paul J. had for years astonished the whole world by the wonderful enterprises he had performed in Africa. I adjusted my glass westward and saw the former desert of Sahara changed to the most fertile part or the continent by proper installations of water-supplies. Some have said that he could be made king there if he wanted to. But I was heading for the North at a tremendous speed. Still, I felt safe in my flyer, because she had never failed me. And keeping my eye to the spy-glass constantly, I soon saw the great republic of China. Ruth J. had made the name Johnson so well known by her medical and religious work that, when her name is mentioned, all other Johnsons are forgotten. The same was the conditions in Tibet, where Anna L. had been doing missionary work. Since the people . learned to know her, all the doors were thrown wide open for the Gospel. Coming nearer my destination, I was reminded of Gertrude E’s place in San Francisco as the editor of a social-political paper called “Woman’s Right.” As Florence U was running for the presidency of U. S., this paper played the largest part in advocating the first I ady-President’s election. My machine was slacking up and 1 commenced descending. I was reaching Bethel. The first one I met after landing, was lion. Harold K., Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, who had just arrived from Washington, D. C. Asking him if any others had come, T was told that he had just seen Edith H. arrive from Russia where she, for several years, had been at the head of American education over the entire country. Anna S. had been in her company on the way from the Hand of the Midnight Sun. She was dressed in a nurse’s uniform with half a dozen shimmering medals on her breast for skillful service in the Royal families of the Scandinavian countries. At the appointed time the class of 1917 gathered in the Banquet Hall to enjoy old but never ceasing friendship. The Chairman took his place at the head of the table. All of us were jolly, because we enjoyed ourselves immensely. However, all by myself, I was thinking of the happy days of 1917, when we used to have our class-banquets. Now the faces were wrinkled, and the features showed signs or strenuous work. Thirty-eight years had brought about these changes. Our reunion was a real success, and before we departed we decided to meet every ten years, as long as at least two of us were living. 51jp impart Esther Tmiquist Grieve not at that which thou hast done, A rose has many thorns; Eclipses stain the shining sun, That moves the dewdrops to a run Without a single scorn. In sweetest bud lives worthless flow’r, All men have faults in all their pow’r. Then friend go on! despair not now. But put a smile upon thy brow. THE ACORN 15 President’s Corner G. A. Hagstrom, D. D. Careful investigation has shown that the average boy who leaves school when he is 14 and goes to work, earns about $26,000 up to the time he is 65 years old. On the other hand the average boy who enters high school and remains till he graduates at 18, earns $665,000 up to the time he is G5 years old. The boy earns a little money during the four years when he should have been in high school, but by the time he reaches the age of 65 he has earned $40,000 less than if he had finished high school. In. other words the four years in high school would have been worth $10,000 a year to him. Hence, we are face to face with this question as seniors: Are we going out to be worth $40,000 more to the world than before we entered school? Are we as undergraduates going to continue studying in order that we may count for full value when we have completed our course? What of the future? is the question for the class of 1917 to answer. Are you preparing and planning to enter college or the seminary this coming fall? Do not for one moment consider your education completed. Can you stand the test that President Butler of Columbia University says your education must stand? Does it show these five evidences? Correctness and precision in the use of the mother tongue; refined and gentle manners; the habit of reflection; the power to grow; and the power to do. You do not always have to go to college to meet these five tests of an educated person. Master your Bible and Shakespeare and you will be correct and precise in the use of your mother tongue; learn refined and gentle manners and acquire the habit of reflection and the power to grow and to do. Even if you have been through college you are not educated unless you are refined and gentle in manners, given to reflection, and ever growing and doing something worth while. Pray earnestly, consider seriously, and plan definitely as to what your next step should be, if you have not already had clear light upon the way before you. Make it your life’s ambition to count for the most, the highest, the noblest in the work that demands of you the greatest sacrifice and opens the widest door to a career or usefulness and helpful uplift of mankind. In these serious times when much is needed and expected of us, let none fail to do his or her full part for God and home and native land. We want to welcome every undergraduate to return to Bethel Academy September 18, bringing other new students with you. We need, at least, one hundred new students next fall. A list of our other needs was published in the April number of the Acorn. To our Seniors we wish to say that we commend you to the guidance and care of a Kind Heavenly Father and wish you all the good which He has in store for his followers. We feel confident that you will always love your Alma Mater and accord her a warm place in your thoughts, plans and service. Bo ours to say: I want to give to others hope and faith. I want to do all that the Master saith, I want to live aright from day to day; 1 am sure, I shall not pass again this way. A CORN STAFF 1917--1918 TI1E ACORN 17 The Acorn Entered os second class matter October 20tb, 1900, at the Post Office of St. P. , Minn., under the Act of March 3rd, 1879. Subscription Price 50c per Year All articles contributed to the Literary Department should be addressed to the Editor-in-chief, and all business' commu ...ations to the Business Manager. Bethel Academy St. Paul, Minn, STAFr Linus Johnson Fred Mohkko Agneta Sundfelt Arthur Nelson Emil Carlson Conrad Carlson David S ohero Swedish Dept. .. Editor-in-Chlcf Associate Editor ...Asst. Bus. Mgr. Circulation Mgr. Gertrude Ekman Gust Gustafson Esther Tanquist ( Personals. herbertii Peterson... Vivian Peterson Ruth Johnson Martin Hamlin ... f By the time this issue of the Acorn is distributed the school year of 1916-17 will be a thing of the past. This is the day we have looked forward to, the day which seemed so far off when we started in the fall, but which perhaps seemed too near as the final Exams approached. However, now it is here. To most of us it spells freedom, to many it means home, and to all a feeling of irresponsibility and ease, like the feeling a day laborer has when the whistle blows on Saturday night. But, like all joys, it is tempered with sadness. As we see our friends, whom we have learned to know and esteem during the year, get ready to leave, and see them depart one by one. perhaps never to cross our path again, we cannot help experiencing a loss of something in our own lives. Those eyes will never meet ours again and that voice will never again ring in our ears. Perhaps we had just recently learned to value rightly our fellow students and take that deeper interest in them, which only friendship knows; and now we must part. It is like the breaking up of a home. This year this is brought home to us stronger than ever. It is not only the Graduating Class who leave, but it is certain that many others also will never see Bethel again. Still, we know that whatever meets us, we are better prepared because of the year or years we have spent in Bethel. We have gained something which we did not possess before, not only in intellect, but in a thousand pleasant memories, which will reawaken in our coming days, to make many a melancholy hour cheerful and bright. 18 THE ACORN We have learned that three members of our faculty ,. liss Elsa Norcleen. Miss Edith. Lindberg, and Mr. Albert Pearson, are to leave Dethel this spring. We regret the loss of our teachers and friends, whom we have learned to value and esteem during the years they have been with us. Our best regards will follow them to whatever fields of activity they enter, and our wish in parting is for their continual success. We understand that arrangements have already been made to fill the places thus vacated with competent instructors. The Acorn Staff of 1917-18 is as follows: Editor-in-Chief, Conrad Carlson; Asso. Editor, Olive Johnson; Swedish Editor, A. L. Fredrikson; Business Mgr., Martin Hamlin; Circ. Mgr., Erik Lindholm; Kel. Editor, W. Holmberg; Athletic Editor, Della Uoranson; Ex. Editor, Esther Tan-cjuist; Personal Editors, Esther Olander. Effie Lindblom, Ellys Chernlund, Emil Carlson, and F. Moberg. We hope that our present subscribers will not forget the Accorn in the year to come. The new Circulation Manager will be pleased to hear from you. As we, the present Acorn Staff, tender our responsibility to others, we wish to express a heartfelt “thank you” to all who have cooperated with us in the work and to all who have given us their loyal support. We especially feel our obligation to members of the Faculty, who have not spared time and effort to aid us. To the new Acorn Staff are extended our best wishes for a successful year. ©ur (Hmtntry Jenny Slcoglitnd Hail to the country that stands for the right, Honored and loved be the stars and the stripes! The eyes of the world look up to thy might. Hoping that thou wilt settle the strife, That has raged long Among the throng, Of foes across the sea. Heaven send thee help to do That which is just and kind and true, To save humanity. (0ur (Hmutlry Atliur Nelson Never was a time when our country so measured, Brawn of the young men who train for derense. Mountain tops seem to be all set in flashes, Tried-by the flame as of hell’s ugly lens. Millions waiting for a lift. Out afar from home, adrift. Humbly all nations are looking to us; Want has not found us yet. And surely we must not let All others starveV We must help! We must lead! {Jrmbfnt Siagstrum’s Amtiumsary (Continued from page 7.) master builder of that vast edifice.—St. Paul’s Cathedral. The whole magnificent structure is his epitaph. We stood a short time ago by the side of a deathbed. The name of Dr. Hag-strom was mentioned and the sufferer’s face lighted up and those dying lips pronounced a blessing over the absent friend. And I am sure that there arc hundreds and thousands in this and other lands whose lives Dr. Hagstrom has touched, that will rise up and call him blessed. The work which our School President has done and is doing will live not only in terms of brick and mortar and campus, but also in the hearts of his students and in the hearts of the Swedish Baptists of America and of the world. May he he spared for many long years to love and labor among us. THE ACORN 15) S kolcUtB slut Conrad Carlson Vi nalkas nu ater virt skolhrs slut Med frdjd uti segrande leder. Vi kampat i striden med lansar och spjut Att hugga okunnigkct neder; Vi kanipat som karlar med vikingablod, Och hollo oss framme, d het striden stod. — Nu tiden vi n tt, liksom mangen forut. Till skoiarets slut. Kammando nu hors: “Bryten lager, 'stan opp! Er vilen fr n striden och noden; Bra haven I gjort under skoiarets lopp Att skaffa mang’ fiende doden.” Sa lydde de orden frftn harforar’n god, Dar han uppi faltet bland krigskampar stod. Vi striden ha vunnit; ej minuet dor ut, Da. skolan ar slut. Nu t ltpaiar lossas, som talt hollo fast. Da stormen slg tycktes regera; Vad sorl det nu bliver, allt gar i en hast, Och snart sta ej tiilten dar mera. De rullas i buntar och kastas i hog; Och sa kommer vagnen, pa skjuts han dem bjod. Det gick som en dans genom Iftgret nu ut, — Ty skolan var slut. Nu lades i l dor de krigssaker sma, Som forr uti striden man hade. Har spaden och yxan, dar kulorna gift, Av villcet v r ovan tog skada; Och dolken och svardet med blodet uppa, En plats uti l dan de alia ju fa. Ej vapen behoves, ej mer nhgot krut, Ty skolan ar slut. Xu bryta vi opp, allt ar redo, farval! Det hors med forenade krafter. Vi fara i gl dje, och det med stort skal, Till harliga vilopalatser. Ad jo! kampebroder, du stridsman ar god, Du var icke fcg, om det an giillde blod. Farval! goda systrar, Mathilda och Rut, Nu skolan ar slut. Nar olika platser i landet vi nittt, Till vanner bftd’ nara och kiira. Kom da ih g skolan och sag ndgot gott: Det mSnga tar bordan att bara.” Sag, yngling: Om man han den basta vill bli, Studera han bor vid viir akademi.’ Och lingra han aldrig skall detta beslut, Da skolan ar slut. 5n Bommantctitsbilb t Dalantr Albert E. Pearson Det ar juninatt vid Bergsangs backar. Ljumma vindar viska bland lovkronorna. En ljus himmel blickar milt ned bland de hoga asparna. Bergens toppar sta som stumnia skuggor, medan i fjarran skimrar svagt Siljans vida yta. Ner i de djupa dalarna skymta vita dimmor fram som stigande vatten. Skogens uv tutar nu och 20 THE ACORN di sin karlekslangtan lidelsefullt och omt i den svala rymden. Ett (loft sorl frin hojtande ungdomar stor tidtals tystnaden, medan stundom en skarande vemodston frin en spelmans stroke slungas ut i den ljusa sommarnat-ten. Bygdens ynglingar och jungfrur aro pi vag hem frin lordagskviiiens orgier. De gi i sjungande grupper genom angar och trask, genom hasselbuskskogar och upp tallskogsbackar, pi korvagar och slingrande gingstigar. Men stigarne gre-na sig snart, glammet och stojet avtynar. grupperna upplosas, skilsmassans ljuva sorg ar Inne och ett sista godnatt” utta-las vid stugans grind. Det ar tvi unga som droja mer an van-ligt vid grindstolpen denna juninatt. Ni-got vemodsfullt tungt vager over deras brdst. En beklanul tystnad rider; ingen-dera finner uttryck for tanken overst i deras medvetande. Den yra sommargladje, som genomsyrat byggclens ungdom, har gjort dessa tvi desto mera sorgtyngla. bi-vets verkligheter, kampen for tillvaron, har tvingat honom, bondesonen, till efter- tanke; eftertanken har vfickt begar till nigot battre an vad fosterjorden synes erbjuda, begaret har stegrats och mog-nat till beslut — beslut att finna lyckan, dar si minga funnit den. Si sminingom har han delgivit henne sin framtidsdrom. Det kom som ett slag, men tyst och un-dergivet har hon uppmuntrat honom. Var-for skulle hon icke? Skulle hon icke en dag dela allt med honom i vasterlandets trollska varld? Dock har en tyst aning gripit henne; den gnagdc stundom i hen-nes drcimvarld. Hon fruktade Amerika med dess varldsstiders lockelser, med dess gyllene tillfallen. Minne han darborta 1 sin kamp for livets existens, i sina lycko-spel och nyvunna lagrar — minne han skulle glomma henne? De sti lutade mot varandra. hjarta mot hjirta. Bjorkarna sucka tungt over deras liuvuden. Grodorna skria vid trisket, och iysmaskarna glimma vid graskanten. Sko-gens uv tutar sin lidelsefulla liingtan, medan nu och da en skarande vemodsgnall frin en spelmans strike slungas ut i den ljusa sommarnatten. Ea sjiiikljifitana Fred Maher o' En mycket lard man sade en gang: ' Det finnes saker niellan himmel och jord. om vilka manniskorna ej ens ha en aning.’’ Det kan nog si vara, men de saker, om vilka vi ej ha en aning, kunna ej gora oss ndgot direkt forfing; men det finnes saker, eller litom oss saga varelser, om vil-N8s nirvaro vi ibland hava en hemsk aning, en aning si bestiimd att blodet stel-nar i vira idror av hemsk fasa, medan vara yttre sinnen, spanda till (let yttersta, ej mottaga nigra ovanliga intryck. Ni har ibland erfarit det. nigon mork kvall i sko-gen, eller nigon dyster natt, ensam i ett stort bus, och si har jag, och ibland hander (let att vir rctade fantasi har sett eller erfarit ad vira fern sinnen mist. Jag skall tala om en handelse. JPer och jag voro ute pi jakt efter hjortar i en av- lagsen och vild del av de “Snoiga Bergen.” Vi hade redan varit ute i tre dagar, s'.rdvande frin den ena, dystra, skogklad-•la dalen till den andra, och varje (lags vandring bringade oss allt djupare in uti ckanda skogar, dar ej ett teckeu visade att nigon raanniska forr satt sin fot. Mot aflonen stodo vi vid den klippkransaae ingingen till en djup (lalsankning, vilken var fylld av urgamla, jattestora tallar och granar, och omgiven av hoga. hotande och skogkladda berg. Har besloto vi att stan-na over natten. Vir forcsats gynnades darigenom att vi i mitten av den lilla dalen funno en oppen plats, dar en stor flat stenhall nekat triden rotfaste. Pi denna slen tande vi vir lilla eld och beredde var miltid av salt flask och torkade potatis. Miltiden over, borjade vi foist att se oss THE ACOKN 21 omkring. Aklrig i mitt liv har jag sett en mera hemskt tjusande syn. Solen hade nu sjunkit Over berget i vaster. Hogst rppe pa ostra bergskammen lAg annu ett matt purpursken, vilket blev svagare for arje minut, men i dalen var becksvart watt. Stenhallen, pA vilken vi sutto, var omkring 20 tot fran kant till kant, ocb lifts tan rund som en disk. Xnda upp till dess kant stodo de jattcstora traden lik-som pA vakt omkring oss. V'ftr lilla eld kastade sitt flamtande. blodroda sken pa deias stammar, och da syntes de fa liv och rorelse. De vredo sig, de bojde sig ocb lutade framat, som om de amnade att 1‘alla over och krossa oss. Och under allt detta hordes ej ett ljud ur skogen, ej en susning, men vi kande det som om tusen-tals ogon voro riktade pA oss fran dess niSrka djup. I inina tankar runno orden ur the Penman : There are shades in the Fen, ghosts of women and men.— O'er the waters they thread with their lanterns of dread, and they peer in tne pools, in the pools of the dead. Flasket hade varit salt och potatisen torr, och vi hade intet vatten. Nu borja-de torsten att plAga oss. Den tomma vat-ten f la ska n stod mellan oss; men vem skul-lo f.vlla den? Vi sAgo pA varandra, men ingen sade eller gjorde nftgot. Till sist stod dock Per upp, tog flaskan och gick inat skogen. Som han avlagsnade sig Iran eklen, syntes han bliva allt stdrre och stor-re, till (less han, som en jattestor skugga smalte sanunan med mttrkret omkring. En stund prasslade det i de torra barren pA mar ken, men sA blev allt tyst, en hemsk tystnad i vilken jag holl andedrftk-ten for att lyssna. jag vet ej for vad, jag vantade att fA hora nftgot och jag tick; ett rop av fruktan nftdde mina oron, oca annu ett. vilket borjade hogt och vilt men slutade doft och tryckt, som om rflsten blivit kvftvd pA maunens lappar. Jag satt dar, stelnad av fasa, en stund. men slutli-gen fick jag kraft nog att ropa: Per, Ter!” Intet annat svar nftdde mig an (let dova ekot. Igen ropade jag, och igen. men utan svar, DA tog jag mitt gevar och gick samma vag, som Per gfttt. DA jag kommit ett stycke framftt, kunde jag hdra (let latta soviet av rinnande vatten, och detta ledde mina steg, ty jag visste att det lett min toregftngares, genom morkret. Snarl kande jag att inarken sluttade nedftt, och darner e var en ljusare strimma, det var vat-ten. Per, Per!” ropade jag igen, och som svar pA mina rop reste sig en hemsk skep-nad ur vattnet. Forst vad syntes vara ett kollosalt liuvud. sA ett par utstrackta ar-raar, och sist en kropp, som alltjamt blev stdrre. tills den stod over mig, en jatte-skepnad. jag hade gevaret i handen. Hu-ru det brann av vet jag ej. men Jag sftg eldslftgan, som bar kulan riitt genom skep-naden framfor mig, men denna endast vaxte och vftxte, medan skottet rullade som tusen Askor. DA slappte jag bossan och sprang. Som jag sprang kom ett tjut som av hundra demoner ur jorden under mina Cotter. Huru jag kom tillbaka till eklen. vet jag ej. och huru natten slutligen byttes i dag. kan jag ej omtala, men jag vet. att solen var uppe, innan iag rorde mig. Da var allt snart fdrklarat. Spoket i vattnet var ett trad, pft vilket var en stor gren med gulnadc barr. Av vattnet vandes trU-det understundom sft, att grenen kom upp. TJuten ur marken hade kommit fran Per. som failit i en bergskreva. fran vilken han ej sjalv kunde komma ut. Samma dag borjade vi hemfarden. GROUP OF STUDENTS 1917—1918 the acorn 2i MINISTERIAL STUDENTS BETHEL ACADEMY T. M. S. A. This association commenced last September with twelve members and has been Increased during this year by five, making a total enrollment of seventeen. During the past year several of these students have held churches in the neighboring towns and cities. During the Christmas vacation, nearly all of them conducted meetings in some church in Minnesota, or in the neighboring states. Not only away from school, have they held meetings; but also one every other week at school Ir. the beginning of the school year, Dr. Lagergren and Dr. Sandell favored us with lectures at these meetings. The latter part of the year outlines of different texts in the Bible have been put on the blackboard by different students. These outlines have been criticized and rebuilt by our able teacher in Homiletics. Dr. E. Sandell. The society feels that it has a class, to which it can welcome any young man v ho is preparing for the ministry. The members feel greatly indebted to their beloved teacher. Dr. Sanded, for the ii'terest he has shown, for the loyal work he has done and for the encouraging remarks he has bestowed upon us as a class during the past school year. Each member hopes that God will give Dr. Sandell good health and a long life, that he may be able to be a source or inspiration to us and others, to follow us yet for many years to come. 2-1 THE ACORN Principal’s Corner A. J W'ingblade. Freely ye have received, freely give. To us as students living in the twentieth century, these words have an added meaning. Heaven and earth are showering blessings upon us. Only the cureless pessimist fails to recognize how much we receive freely. The past and the present contribute with bountiful hands to the wealth of our environment and resources. What now we hold dearest,—liberty, freedom, security—for these men fought and died, women wept and suffered long before we were born. In the flag of freedom we find mingled the red and the blue, the suffering of the patriot and the kindness of heaven. All that the twentieth century boasts, ojf progress and convenience, has come 'down to us. the painful product of the slow revolving years. Now they are ours. The past asks no reward. It has labored. Ours is the joy. Our physical and mental makeup is the heritage of generations of human beings who have lived and loved and labored and fought and lost and won. Are you strong? Give to God thanks. Have you a strong will power, sturdy limbs, a soul that looks upward Use these blessings, they are the gifts of the ages. In these days of the high cost of living we are especially apt to forget what blessings are given to us every day, which have cost us no labor. Opportunities and facilities are everywhere. Education, growth, enjoyment are made possible to us by the wea.Uli and love of others. What has cost thousands is thrown open to us freely. (Educational facilities are especially numerous. We as Swedish Baptists are spending more money.eyery year for education. This money is coritributeci by our friends of progress and enlightenment. Our young people, who receive the benefit, should catch the vision of service. There is work to be done, there are burdens to be lifted, there are problems to be solved. May our young people not be found wanting when the opportunities come, but may they be prepared and willing to give of themselves that the next generation may be richer, freer, stronger than our own Freely we have received, let us also freely give. SVEA. Svenska Litterara Foreningen Svea, hade . sitt fdrsta mote detta skoiar den 7 oktober 1916. Foreningen har under detta ar haft stor framg ng. Motena hava va-rit val besokta av utomstAcnde vanner, vilka hava blivit mycket belfttna med sina besok. Programmen hava varit Yal utfor-da, och en svensk st mning har varit ra-dande dyer del hela. De deltagande stu-(letnerna hava inspirerats att uppodla det klingande svenska spr kct, och hoppas att detta adla arbete matte fortsatta det kommande skolaret. Den 19 maj hade foreningen sin arliga deklamationstavlan, vari fern av vara studenter deltogo. Den-na tavlan var akta svensk: ej mindre an tie av de deltagande deklamerade poem fran Faurik Stais Sagncr, av Runcbcrg. Besokarna vid denna tavlan voro val be-lonade for sin moda att kornrna till motet. A fdreningens vagnar onska vi tacka alia de, som liava deltagit och hjalpt till att foreningen under det gSngna aret haft s stor framgang. O. J., sekr. THE ACORN 25 MISSIONARY BAND BREEZES. G. A. Gustavson, Ed. Rel. Dept. We have reached the end of another school year. The M. Band has been very active during the past year and God has bountifully blest the efforts made on the part of the students. Those who were Christians at the beginning of the school year have gained various experiences in Christian work. These new phases of the work have served to strengthen their faith in God and in his blessed word. Others, among the students, who were not Christians when they came to B. A., have accepted Christ as their Master. We do not wish to whitewash, so we will give the whole truth. Just as we find in the Church today numerous slackers, so have we noticed those in the Band, who have not played their part in the work of the Kingdom. Some of the students have been acting as pastors of some church and. of course, we realize it has been impossible for them to be present at any of the Sunday services of the Band. But those who have thru sheer negligence stayed away from nearly all the meetings, we cannot excuse. If such students find that during their school life they have lost what once they enjoyed in the line of spiritual blessings, then let them not put the blame either on the school or on the religious societies of the school. Remember, God did not save you by force, lie drew you with his love. He will not keep you, or better. He cannot keep you in the pure life against your will. He will lead, but it is your part to follow. And what God cannot do for you along this line, no religious school in the whole wide world can do. ... 1 We have had prayer meetings together with the Seminary students every Friday evening. The missions in the Twin Cities have been visited every month. Five young people’s meetings have been conducted in the different churches. One meeting has been held at the poor farm. Several have been held at the Old Folks’ Home that is located near Como Park. The following officers were elected at the annual meeting held May 23: Pres., David Moberg. Vice Pres., Erik Lindholm. Sec., Conrad Carlson. Vice Sec., Olive Johnson. Treas., Martin Hamliu. Pianist, Olive Johnson. Chorister, Herbert Peterson. Usher, Harold Erickson. 1. Athenean. 2. Girls’ Basketball. 3. Boys’ Basketball. 4. Girls' Gym Class. ATHENAEN. The Athenaen Society’s program for the open meeting held May 25, 1917. Music ..........................Orchestra Song .....................Athenaen Girls Invocation ..............Gertrude Crook Roll Call. Welcome ........................President Solo ..........................Miss Edith Lfndberg Recitation................Martha Anderson National Medley. Paul Revere’s Ride...........Hilda Lund Solo ................Miss Edith Lind berg Dreaming.............Esther E. Tanquist Piano Duet, Esther dander, Florence Anderson. Rendering of Barbara Fritche. America ........'............Congregation Refreshments. The Athenaen Society has held four meetings during the last semester, ot which one has been held at the home of Mrs. A. J. Wingblade. We have had very beneficial meetings, which we hope, have developed the literary powers. The lady members of the Faculty have taken much interest in the activities of this society. Lillian Lindahl, Secy. The Athenaen Society held a meeting May 2, 1917. The following program was rendered: Song ............................ Society Invocation ............... Anna Sundberg Piano Solo ................Ellen Nelson Business Session. Vocal Solo.................Olive Martine Dialogue---Martha Anderson, Hilda Lund Song ..........................’Quartette Reading ................Florence Ericson Piano Solo.................Agnes Lindeen Reading ....................Miss Ryberg Critic’s Remarks....Margaret Ahlquist Song ............................. Unison Prayer ......................Hilda Lund Adjournment. Olive Martine, V. Secy. 27 ALPHA BETA NOTES. When we look back on the past year we cannot but feel that the A. B. L. S. has met with success. It has not held as many meetings as in former years, but the meetings held have been beneficial and instructive. It is not quantity but quality that counts. We wish to thank those, from different places outside of our school, who have attended our meetings. It makes us feel that the work the society is doing is appreciated and we always make it a point to have programs rendered which are worth' while. This year Is at an end but we take pleasure in inviting our friends to attend the meetings the A. B. L. S. will have next year. It has grown better from year to year and we can confidently say that the meetings of next year will be of even greater merit than those of any previous year. The following officers were elected to serve the A. B. L. S. next year: Pres., Arthur Nelson. V. Pres., E. Lindholm. Sec., M. Hamlin. Treas., Ester Olander Sergeant-at-Arms, A. Anderson. Piano, Ester Olander. Char., Conrad Carlson. CHAPEL SPEAKERS. During the now ended school year, we have been fortunate in having at our cliapel services speakers of prominence and ability, who have addressed us on a great variety of subjects. Among our list of chapel speakers are not only well known men of our own country, but men from various parts of the world. We have heard about the wonderland in the far north, Iceland; about the jungles of Africa and its people: and about conditions in warridden Europe and Asia; all told by men who have seen. The list of speakers has been published in the Acorn from month to month. THE ACORN 23 THE ACORN Albert Uahlby, 10, graduates from the Osborne Instance, ’10, graduates from University of Minnesota the coming June the Bethel Theo. Seminary the. coming with the degree of Bathelor of Arts. June. Rudolph Crook, '13, receives in June the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medicine from the University of Minnesota. Walfred Anderson, ’ll, President of the B. A. A. A., graduates from the University of Minnesota with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in June. Jonas Ahlquist. M. D., Bethel ’ll, Creighton Medical, 15, has recently completed at Harvard University a course in Tropical Medicine. Frank Ericson, '13. was recently married to Miss Ruth Rundquist of St. Paul. Congratulations! Arthur Bclstrom, ’14, graduates from Bethel Theo. Seminary in June. Miss Josephine Anderson, ’16, has entered the Mounds Park Sanitarium to take the course for nurses. Alex Rexion, ’16, eminent social organizer among the slums, graduates from the (Bethel Theo. Seminary in June. Harvy Stallard, B. S. C., once instructor of Science at Bethel Academy, graduates from the University of Minnesota in June with the degree of- Doctor of Philosophy. We congratulate him upon his scholarly attainments. Oscar J. R. Freed, B. S.. President Emeritus of the B. A. A. A., graduates in June from the College of Medicine of the University of Minnesota. He will enter the Minneapolis City Hospital June 15th as interne, where he will specialize in surgery. Albert Pearson, A. B., L. S. B., M. A., who has taught at. Bethel for the past four years, has accepted the position of Superintendent of the Milan High School the coming year. The Alumni wish him the greatest of success. The Alumni also regret the loss of Miss Elsa Nordin from the Rethel faculty. Teachers of her calibre and that of Mr. Pearson’s are few and their places hard to fill. THE ACORN 29 H. Peterson. It is with pleasure that we look back over the past year in our athletic dept-From the very outset of the year we have been crowned with success. The large gymnasium has been a great inspiration thruout the whole year. When the football season was over the boys and girls took to the gym, instantly. It has been there that the possibilities of a fine basket ball team has started. Just a glance over the basket ball season’s success: The first game was off like a flash. ‘ Each member was full of fire and hope. The opponents were the Minnehaha Academy boys. They were easily defeated 36 to 2. The second game played was with the strong Minnesota College team. This game was very exciting thruout. Due to the lack of practice together, Bethel was defeated 32 to 25. But hopes were strong for a return match. The next game was with the supposed Bethel Church boys; but we were vastly mistaken, because Johnson, a coach of the Northwestern School assisted Bethel Church. Still the Academy boys stuck hard and played a plucky game keeping tie until the last few minutes of play when they were defeated 25 to 20. The Academy boys felt proud of this loss because every member did his best and no-one played for anything else than a clean win. The following few weeks, about Christmas time, were spent playing smaller teams and gaining the necessary practice. The new year started in with a flash by a “win” over the Minnehaha Academy of •13 to 10. Not such a bad game as the score indicates. The game was fast thruout. A game with the Midway Y. M. C. A. followed and was won by a close score. This gave hope and inspiration to the boys. Following this game the Academy visited the Agricultural Gym. and was completely lost on the large floor space. .The score was 35 to 15. Now came the time for sweet revenge when Minnesota College visited us on our floor. They had just completed a string of victories over larger and stronger schools than their own. They defeated St. Olav's College; Gustavus Adolphus College and other such large teams. Surely they would defeat Bethel, but they were sorely mistaken. Bethel defeated then: 30 to 28. It required two extra periods of five minutes each to win, but Bethel was fit and capable. This was the most exciting game of the whole year. Other games were played but they were with lighter teams and therefore it is best not to mention the score to avoid ill feelings. The baseball season opened just as successfully. Only one game was played, due to the present critical condition. That game was won 4 to 3 from St. Raul College. Now, boys, rally 'round the flag of both country and school and let us wish Bethel tremendous success for the years to come in all her branches! Hip, Hip, Hoorah! Hip. Hip, Hoorah! Hip. Hip, Hoorah for Bethel! 30 THE ACORN The Athenean Society invited all students of Bethel to an “open meeting,'' Friday evening, May 25th. The auditorium, where the program of the evening was rendered, was beautifully decorated with the American colors and with the green leaves and bright flowers of Spring, which filled the whole room with their sweet fragrance. The program was superb and unusually so, full of the quality which pleases us most and which is so difficult to gain—the unexpected. After the program, refreshments were served. All who were present seemed to agree that: “It takes the girls to accomplish something really worth while.” Mr. and Mrs. Alex Beck gathered a number of students and faculty members or both schools in their pleasant home, on Monday evening the 21tli. The social was principally in honor of the class graduating from the Seminary this year. It needed not the welcome greeting of our host to make us all feel at home, for the good will and cheerful smile of hostess and host were assurance enough. The refreshments were splendid and the program fine. In class: S. G.: “Why is a class room like a Ford?” P. H.: “Because the crank's in front.” A. B.: “Women are not developed through evolution; the first woman was created from the rib of Adam.” M. E.: “Well, I am certainly glad they can't prove- that I have come from an ape.” McKee to G. A. G.: “I am afraid that you have been studying so hard that your mental powers are affected.” G. A. G.: “Why? McKee: “I saw you laughing at the jokes in the Acorn. Instructor: “Miss Edwards, what do you mean by the active voice of the verb?” Miss Edwards: “The subject goes right over to the object in the active voice.” , “My father and I know everything in the world, said a small boy to his companion. “All right. said the latter, “Where is Asia?” “Well, that is one of the things my father knows,” replied the little boy coldly—Ex. Mr. Hasselblad left Mounds Park Sana-tarium a few weeks ago, minus his appendix, but very much improved in health. Our mathematicians say that a positive one. minus a positive one, will always remain nothing. Wc are positive therefore that Mr. Hasselblad will never again be bothered with appendicitis. Ed. Tanquist, one of last year’s graduates, was also stricken with a sudden attack of appendicitis, and was operated on Sunday, May 13th, at Mounds Park Sanitarium. We are glad to know that the operation was successful and that the patient is convalescing very rapidly. THE ACORN The Ministerial Students of Bethel Academy were hosts, and the Seminary Students were guests at a reception given on Monday evening, May 14. Dr. Sandell was one of the speakers of the evening. A very enjoyable evening,” was the opinion of all who attended. The Alexis Society of the Seminary and the Ministerial Students of the Academy were invited to a social evening on Friday, May 18, by Dr. Sandell. The evening was enjoyed by everyone present. Several bouquets were given the host by the students and faculty of the schools. It was ”Eric-dagen.” It is rumored that Mr. Osterman recently joined the Ancient Order of Benedicts-The Acorn wishes to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Osterman, and to wish them joy and happiness in all the days of their life. Several students have already left or are leaving school early. Most of these are going to their respective homes to don their farmer's togs and prepare the soil for the Fall crops. The demand for farm products will be very much increased next Fall. Uncle Sam needs many recruits for the army and navy, but the call for recruits to work on the farms is no less great. We can serve our country in many ways during the time of war. It’s tough to be a student these days The warm weather, green grass, blossoming trees, and many other powerful agencies are continually beckoning the poor student to drop his books and take life easy. But the Good Book tells us to “count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations,” and again, “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation.” We comfort ourselves with the thought that our days of temptation will soon be over; we will soon be rewarded for our faithfulness. 31 Clarence Huggerth resigned bis position as waiter for the Boarding Club. Art. Nelson has accepted the honorary position, and is now Mr. Huggerth s successor. Saturday, May 19, was Patriotic Day. Bethel Academy, true to the patriotic spirit, dismissed all classes that day. A vote was taken in chapel the day before. It was unanimously decided by the students that they should plant potatoes and beans to show their patriotism to the country. The large athletic field had been plowed for this purpose. Previous to the declaration of war with Germany, the field had been put in shape for athletic purposes. Early Saturday morning the fun started. By eight o'clock all the students, who had pledged themselves to work, had arrived. Principal, teachers and students were there. There was a place for everyone and everyone was put into place. The girls were there as well as the boys, in fact the former were more numerous than the latter. It did not take long for this industrious group of farmers to complete their task. Shovels and hoes were plentiful, and they were used with a skill that any farmer would envy. There were no bosses. We were all. laborers together. By 9:30 o'clock the planting was. finished. At 10 o’clock .the young ladies served coffee and sandwiches in the Seminary dining room. To say that this luncheon tasted good would be telling only half the truth. “Det kan ej forklaras, det kan blott ert'aras, hur gott det smakade.’’ The next number on the program was to take a picture of the fanners and their working tools. About a half hundred smiling faces looked into the camera as the picture was snapped. We then assembled ourselves on the green grass under some trees and had an out-door prayer meeting. ATter this interesting meeting, we uprooted the dandelions from the school-lawn. “Patriotic Day” had been well spent by the students of Bethel Academy. 32 THE ACOHN The Boarding Club has received several donations recently. We wish to express our thanks to all individuals, churches, or societies, who remember us in this way. But it is with us as it is with the miser, the more we get the more we want. We have a big storeroom and are prepared in case of a sudden loosening up by our friends. There are several good banks in the Twin Cities also. Whether it be hard cash or whether it be foodstuffs, we are prepared for both. Horse shoe pitching is a favorite passtime among the students. Some very interesting games can be seen at times. Dr. Hagstrom has been away for several weeks. He has visited the Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and other Conferences. The students of the Seminary and Academy had charge of all meetings in the First Church in St.. Paul, Sunday, May 20 Visitor’s Day,’’ May 11. was a grand success. The exhibit, mock-trial, etc., was enjoyed by hundreds of friends. It was decided to keep the exhibit on the third floor intact until the close of the school-year. ®lje t art Anton Ephraim Sjohcnd The heart of the world is sinsick and peevish; Humanity suffers while idlers are selfish; Making their poisonous alcohol freely, Of grain that we want for the poor and the needy. My heart goes out to the soldier in fetters; Giving his life that the world might be better; Bound by the spirit of doing and dying; And trying to stop both the cursing and sighing. But the heart that is larger than soldier’s or brother’s. Is the heart that is found in the bosom or mothers; What sons through the ages have suffered and borne Is the smallest compared with a mother’s heart torn. Tri-State 21919 N. W. Cedar 7995 O. H. Arosin JEWELER AMD OPTICIAN Adjusting of Fine Watches a Specialty. Bodin=Sundberg Drug Co. 896 PAYNE AVE. 1110 PAYNE AVE. 879 RICE ST. 7th WACOUTA STS. Ryan Building, 414 Robert St. ST. PAUL, MINN. ST. PAUL, MINN. Northwestern School Supply Co. MINNEAPOLIS Complete School Equipment A large part of furniture for Bethel Academy and Seminary furnished by us. “The Best of Everything To Eat” and “Service To Correspond” You Can Have Both at MARSHALL CO. PHONES: T. S. 6576; N. W. Midway 760 1441 CLEVELAND AVE. FLOWERS, PALMS, FERNS, DECORATING MATERIAL FOR ALL OCCASIONS. PLANTS CARED FOR. WINDOW BOXES PLANTED. Swanson’s (Incorporated) TOicollet avenue florists “THE HOUSE OF FLOWERS Society Decorators and Designers of Artistic Floral Work for Dinner Parties, House Parties. Weddings, Funerals. Phones, Nicollet 6033 Automatic 38 143 618 NICOLLET AVE. MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA Greenhouses, 6th Ave. N. and Thomas St. Members Florists Telegraph Delivery ST. PAUL MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH SUPERIOR FLOAN LEVEROOS � Clothiers SEVENTH AND JACKSON ST. PAUL, MINN. Tri-State SI 681 C. J. PETERSON Dry Goods, Shoes, Men’s Furnishings COR. SNELLING UNIVERSITY ST. PAUL, MINN. Charles £. Carlson WATCHMAKER JEWELER Many suitable gifts for graduations and weddings—havalliers, Bracelet Watches, Pearl Beads, Rings, Stick Pins, Cuff hinks. We give students discount. Eyes Examined and Glasses Fitted. ' 941 PAYNE AVENUE T. S. Phone 77 226. ST. PAUL You Can Save BY SELECTING YOUR NEW SUIT OR OVERCOAT HERE. 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WK APPRECIATE YOUR TRADE. R. JT. Boyer Co. Snelling at Minnehaha St., St. Paul, Minn. Tri State S32M9. Midway 5232 Aldine Cash Grocery COR. ALDRICH AND LAFOND STS.' ST. PAUL, MINN. Groceries and Confectionery C. M. BJORKQUIST. Prop. JL,.J. LIJLhh YOU SHOULD PATRONIZE Lake Park Barber Shop OCTAVE SIGO, Prop. 1520 COMO AVENUE WEST Cor. Arona, one block East of Snelling Av. ST. PAUL, MINN. REAL ESTATE. INSURANCE RENTALS AND INVESTMENTS COOPERATE BANK BLDG., 737 VT. SNELLING AVE., ST. PAUL MINN. Phono Midway 3279 C. 0. SAN DSTROM GROCERIES AND MEAT, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. 1520 ALBANY ST. ST. PAUL. MINN. Phone T. S. 82735: N. W. Midway 3973 Tailoring —and— 7 MEN'S FURNISHING Skooglun Hagstrum Payne Ave., St. Paul. THE PLACE TO HAVE YOUR CLOTHES RENOVATED AND LOOKED AFTER AS MOTHER USED TO DO IS AT TAILOR APITZ, 708 SNELLING AVENUE PHONE MID. 547. ST. PAUL, MINN. He leaves home a boy—he comes back a man. Have a good photograph made of him before he goes out into the big world —before the boyish features and expression have taken on the older impress. Don't trust to memory to recall them. Memory plays queer tricks on us all. Make a date with us today and spare yourself the regrets of tomorrow. THE PHOTOGRAPHER IN YOUR TOWN. Lee Bros. PHOTO STUDIOS 527 Marquette Ave., Minneapolis 25-27 West 5th Street, St. Paul Christian Educational Institution OF THE SWEDISH BAPTIST GENERAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICA Bethel Academy and Theological Seminary Snelling Ave., between LaVe Como-Plialen Nebraska Aves, ST. PAUL, MINN. SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Rev. O. J. Engatrand, Brooklyn, N. Y. FACULTY: O. Arvld Hagstrom, O. D.. President. SEMINARY: C. G. IiUgergrou, D.D. Doan. Erio Sandell, D. D. David Gustafson,A.B. Lawrence Arlander. ACADEMY. A. J. Wingblado, A.M. Principal. K. O. V ingblode, A.B. Elsa Nordln, A. B. Albert Poaroon, A. B.. L. L, B. Adolf Olson, A. B. Edith. Llndberg. Ph.B. Anna Ryberg, B. C. X.awrenco Arlander, Director, Music Dopfc. Mario Ackevlund, Julia Bernard. TheO. Bergman. Chairman: Prank Peterson, D. D. Minneapolis, Tvtinn. VIce Chairman: Rev. Carl Vingxen, Minneapolis, Minn. Secretary: Rev. Jacob Peterson, Minneapolis, Minn. Treasurer: John England, Minneapolis, Minn. Rov. Erio Wingron, D. D., Chicago, 111. Rev. Eric Carlson, Chicago, 111. Rov. V. E. Hodborg, Bos Angeles. Cal. Rov. E. J. Nordlandcr, Worcostor, Moss, Carl Jernberg, Chicago, 111. 7. A. Rundqulst, St. Paul, Minn. Rev. R. A. Arlander, Big Springs, S. D. Rev. J. P. Suadstrom, Canada. Geo. Earl, M. D. St. Paul, Minn. J. A. Soderberg, Seattle, Wash. Olof Swenson. St. Paul, Minn. John Nicholson, Minneapolis, Minn Victor Anderson, Stromsburg, Neb. C. O. Swanson, Warren, Pa. August Bove'nren, Cherry Grove, Oro. Rev. Carl A. Andorson Worthington. Minn. G. Arvid Hagstrom, D. D., St. Paul, Minn. Ex Officio. Bethel Academy offers Instruction in the following departments: .Preparatory, Academic, English-Swod-isb, Commercial and Music (Piano, Voice, Violin, Cornet, Organ, Harmony, eto. BUILDING AND EQUIPMENTS. The New Bethel Academy Building is a modern brick structure. It is 11 X56, threo stories high, with a wing contalnging the chapel and gymnasium, each 72x42 ft. Our xoqulpments are up-to-date and are being added to as our growth demands. CHARACTER OP TE!E WORK. ..It is our aim to do through work In every department. The students are given every posslblo assistance. The graduates of Bethel are holding their own in the Business and Professional World. RELIGIOUS INFLUENCE. The atmosphere of Bethel Academy ts Christian. The daily chapel service, the students’ weekly prayer meeting, the work of tho Missionarv Band, the Bible classes, all are effective in nurturing tho religious Ufo In the school. ACCREDITED. Bcmel Academy Is accredited by the University of Minnesota; also by such universities as Colgate, Syracuse, Kansas, Illinois, Missouri, Washington. Drake, North—'a-kota. South Dakota. Washington Lee, Indiana. Pittsburg. Northwestern, Leland-Stan-ford, Brown University, et. al. Our graduates aro accepted by these and o,.,ier institutions without examination. INFORMATION. In applying for catalog or further information, address the . resiueru, G. ARVID HAGSTROM, D. D , 615 E. JESSAMINE ST- ST. PAUL, MINN.