Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1918 volume:

TO DEAN C. G. LAGERGREN WHO THESE MANY YEARS HAS EARNESTLY AND EFFICIENTLY BEEN TRAINING YOUNG MEN FOR THE GOSPEL MINISTRY THIS ANNUAL ISSUE OF THE BETHEL HERALD IS AFFECTIONATELY AND RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED INNEHALL: Seminariets aydelning 1. Den protestantiska hymnologiens historia....... 4 2. Moses s som en forebild till Kristus........... G 3. Vikingablod i amerikanska idror................ 7 4. V r skolkommittCs verkstallande kommittd..... 10 5. Commencement Program ......................... 11 G. Den graduerande klasscn ...................... 14 7. Friii rapportoren ............................ 15 8. English Department ........................... 16 1) The Outlook 2) Our Minister’s Sermon (Poem) 3) The Government and Education 9. Alumncravdclningen............................ 20 10. Editorials ................................... 21 Academy Department 11. Class Song 1918 .............................. 25 12. Class History of 1918 ........................ 25 13. Prophecy, Class of 1918 ...................... 31 14. Commercial Class Pliophccy ................... 36 15. Our Commercial Department..................... 36 1G. Swedish Department ........................... 37 1) Larkroster (Poem) 2) Tvivel 3) En hjaltemodig handling 4) Blivande “praster” (Poem) 17. Society ......................................... 40 18. Athletics ....................................... 43 19. Personals ....................................... 45 20. Alumni .......................................... 47 21. An Educational Enterprise Worth Looking Into... 4S T,w Bethel Herald ' Acorn ’9 och 44 Serninarie-Posten' ’ forenade M nadstidning, utgiven av studenterna vid Bethel Academy and Theological Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. — The Swedish Baptist Educational Institute — VOL. I. MAY, 1918 No. 8 I CARL CCSTAP LAGERGREX, D. I). Dean and Professor of tlie Seminary A THE BETHEL HERALD giiiiiii!iiiicaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiic3iiiiiiiiiiiic]iiiiiiiiiiiicaiuiiiiiiiiic]iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiii!iiii;]iiiiiiiiiiiic3iiiiiiiiiiiic3iiiiiiiiiiii2 | 'J'eologiska Qeminariets vdelning 1 : “Segern, som har overvunnit varlden, var tro.” 1 John 5: 4. | IIIIIIIIIIIC3lllllllllllin!IIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3lllllllllllinilllllllllllC3llllllllllll[3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3llllllllimilllC3llllllllllll DEN PROTESTANTISKA HYMNOLOGIENS HISTORIA (Utdragr ur eu gradualnvhandllng) Af John G. Johnson Fr n tidiga dagar har s ngen spelat en stor roll i manskliglietens historia och sar-skilt sedan kyrkan uppkom. Den liar givit uttryck t de religibsa kdnslor, som bott i manniskohjartat. Fr n och raed det sjette scklet bcgransades s ngen till kyrkan och klostren endast. I kyrkorna fingo blott prasterna sjunga. Fore det sjatte seklet tillats folket att deltaga med i den unisona s ngen. Ebrccrna cllcr judarna voro mycket be-g vade s som s ngare, och ratt ofta ser man huru de uppstamde en lovs ng till Gud. Ifr n dessa f vi v ra forsta lovs nger eller hymner. I bibelns forsta bok lasa vi om Miriams och Moses lovs nger. Litct langrc fram, i domarebokens femte kapitel, lasa vi om Deboras lovs ng. I l:a Samuels bok mota vi Hannas lovs ng och darefter den stora samlingen benamd psalmerna. D vi komma till Nya Tcstamcntct, s traffa vi bland andra anglas ngen vid Jesu fodelse och m nga flora som vi ej hava rum att namna. Vi vanda oss nu till den latinska kyrkan och dar marka vi, hur s ngen vinner framsteg under ledning av Hilarus av Poi-tieus, Ambrosius och Prudentius, Gregorius, Nazianzen och Efraim Syrus, vilka forde fram s ngen i den greklska kyrkan. Under gamla tiden funnos ganska f , som agnade n gon tid t s ngen, men d vi komma till medeltiden finna vi, att nastan alia kyrkans storman fbrsoka att dikta nya eller forbattra aldre s nger. Darfur gjorde ock s ngen valdiga framsteg under denna tid. Fore reformationen gallde for Tyskland s som for andra lander den regeln, att folket icke fick sjunga vid motena. Endast prasterna och ibland de hogste i tjansten fin-go prisa Gud p detta satt. D reformations-rorclsen brot fram och avbrot forbindelsen emellan katolska kyrkan och protestanterna, tillintetgjordes aven de katolska prasternas obibliska lagar ang ende s ngen vid guds-tjansten. Folket fick nu b de njuta av och instamma i den gemensamma s ngen. Den tanken ar gangse ibland de fiesta fcis-torieskrivarne, att Martin Luther var upp-hovsmannen, ja, sjalva fadern till den and-liga s ngen i Tyskland. Luther Yar inga-lunda den ende, som hade skiljt sig ifr n den katolska kyrkan. De bohmiska brdder-na, som ock hade uttratt ur den samma, forfattade m nga hymner; somliga av dessa blevo oversatta till det tyska spr ket av Michael Weiss. Dessa s ngcr spriddes ut ibland folket och gjorde, att m nga vande sig ifr n katolska kyrkan och borjade att sjalva dyrka Gud med bon och s ng. Detta var p grund av den religiosa ar.da, som fanns i dessa s nger. Sedan den tiden har s ngen utvecklats och spritts overallt. Vi g till England1 och finna, att hymno-logiens historia dar uppdelas i tre perio-der. Den forsta perioden var emellan 1G50 och 1780. Detta var en sv r tid b de inom kyrka och stat. Strid och oordning fanns overallt. Inbordes krig p gick mellan puri-taner och hogkyrkliga. M nga ville icke, THE BETHEL HERALD 6 att singer skulle sjungas vid motena. Under dessa forhillanden fbrfattades singer-na. och det ar darfor mycket latt att forsti innehillet av dem. Biskop Ken ock Charles Wesley aro de mest bemarkta forfattar-ne under denna period. Den andra perioden riknas Ifrin ir 1780 till 1850. Vad som sarskilt kannetecknar denna tid ar den missions och evangeliska anda, som man finner i hymnerna. Den protestantiska kristendomen blir mera fri ifrin politiken och roner icke ringa fram-ging. Benjamin Beldome, Miss Charlotte Elliot och Sarah Flower Adams aro de mest bemarkta forfattarne under denna period. Den tredje perioden raknas ifrin Ar 1850 till nu. Man marker, att singens inneliill ar doktrinellt och stundom lfttt till sin na-tur ocli darfor ej si vardefull som den gam-la singen. Med delta vilja vi ej saga, att kristendomen forsamras, utan man saknar fastmer djupa andliga forfattare. John Mason Neale och Frances Giddley Havengal aro tvi av de mest framstiende fdrfattarne under denna period. Vi tacka John Neale for singen: “Jerusalem the Golden” och Miss Havengal for hymnen, “Take my Life and let it be.” Vi vanda oss nu till de skandinaviska landerna. Fore reformationen funnos dar ganska fi singer tillgangliga for folket i allmanhet. ICatolska kyrkan hade nigra som de anvande. Nar reformationen brot frani, blevo dessa lander grfpna av dess ande och en betydelsefull forandring agdc rum. Antalet av svenska singforfattare ar icke stort. Dock hava de fi, som skrivit, gjort ett gott arbete. Den forste svenske sing-fdrfattaren var smedsonen Olaus Petri. Han utgav nigra svenska visor pi dot vardag-liga spriket, och bans broder Laurentius Petri utgav aven en s ngbok, vilken ban kallade Laurentius Petri Hymnbok” Efter dessa tvi marka Yi Ilikan Spegel och Jes-per Smcdbcrg. Smcdberg forbattrade svenska psalmboken. Pietisterna borjade nu upptrada i Sverige, och dessa, vilkas trosbrdder hade varit verk-samma pi singens omride i Tyskland, borjade aven har utgiva singbocker. Frin dessa kommo Mose och Lambsens Visor”. Rationalism intrangde nu i Sverige och dess milsman begarde en ny singbok, som ut-gavs 1793 under naran “Uppsala Hymner.” Den mest framstiende av alia svenska singforfattare ar Johan Olov Wallin. Ar 1811 tillsattes en psalmbokskommitt6 i vilken Wallin blcv den ledande sjalen och den pi vilket det huvudsakliga arbete foil. Ar 1819 var psalmboken fardig for anta-gande. Norges och Danmarks singhistoria ar na-stan densamma. Den fdrsta hymnboken, som vi finna i Danmark utgavs av Klaus Mortcnsen. Den kallades “En Ny Hand-bog, med psalmer og andlige lovsinger, urdrage aff then Hellige Schrifft”. Sedan hava de fitt “Andelige Sjungechor” av Tomas Kingo, Ny Salmbog” av Erik Pontop-pidan och “Psalmeboge for Kirke og Iljem.” Norge har “Christelige Psalmer til Hus-andagt og Sholebrug” av Johan Nikolai Frantzen, och “Kirke-Salm-Bogen” av M. B. Landstad. Vi vanda oss nu till Amerika, som har en valdig mangd utav hymner. Minga aro goda, men det finns aven minga, som aro vardelosa. Under Amerikas forsta period anvandes singer ifrin England och Tyskland. Ar 1640 utgavs Amerikas forsta singbok. “The Bay Psalm Book”. Sedan dess hava vi fitt si minga singbocker, att det skulle vara nastan omojligt att namna dem alia. Tomas Hastings grundlade den amerikan-ska hymnologien. Han utgav singboken, som kallas “Church Melodics.” Den person, som mest intresserar oss ar forfattarinnan Fanny Crosby. Vad denna blinda forfattarinna onskade gora var att sprida Guds ord omkring hela landet. I detta lyckades lion, ty ifrin hennes penna hava kommit itta tusen hymner. Nigra av dessa aro, Safe in the Arms of Jesus”, “Pass me not, 0 gentle Savior”, och “Rescue the Perishing”. Tusentals manniskor hava hurt dessa singer, och igenom dem hava minga funnit Jesus. Under den senare tiden hava nastan alia evangelister haft singare med sig, som ut-givit singbocker. Di nu den andliga singen varit oss till si stor nytta, litom oss di tacka Gud for don och hruka den visligt. 6 TI-IE BETHEL HERALD MOSES SASOM EX FoREBILD TILL KRISTUS (Ett utdrng ur “Gudsmanncn Moses”, en gradunlnvlmndling) Av A. Lilienmrk. Icke endast lhAnga av Moses inrattningar hansyfta pA Kristus; utan Moses sjalv ar i mAnga li nseenden en fdrebild till honom. I forsta ruramet var Moses Media re. “DA hotade han att forgora dem; men Moses, den man som han utvalt, tradde fram sA-som medlare infor lionom till att avvanda bans vrede, att den icke skulle fordarva” (Ps. 106: 23). Likasom Kristus — genom doden pA korset - upptraddc sAsom med-lare mellan Gud och det fallna mannisko-slaktet, sA lick Moses tillfalle att gAng ef-ter annan framtrAda sAsom medlare mellan Gud och Israel. DA Israel Adrog sig Guds vrede genom att bygga guldkalven och till-bed ja den (2 Mos. 33), maste Moses fram och media mellan Gud och folket. Han bad och sade: “Men forlAt dem nu deras synd; varom icke, sA utplAna mig ur boken, i vil-ken du skriver” (32 v.). Och genom demia fdrbon raddades folket frAn sraffet. DA Israel knorrade och ropade emot Gud och Moses vid Kades Barnea, och delta tillviiga-gAende Adrog sig Guds vrede, mAste Moses Ater framtrada sAsom deras fdrebcdjare. Han slutar sin forbon med dessa ord: “SA till-giv nu detta folk dess missgarningar enligt din stora nAd, sAsom du liar lAtit din fdr-lAtelse folja detta folk allt ifrAn Egypten och iinda hit.” Huru val overensstamma icke dessa ord med vad Jesus sade dA han h ngde pa korset: “Fader, forl t dem; ty de veta icke vad de gdra (Luk. 23: 34). Emellertid svarade Gud pa Moses forbon och sade: “Jag vill tillgiva dem eftcr din bon” (4 Mos. 14: 19, 20). DA Israel vid gransen av Edoms land Anyo Adrog sig Guds vrede. mAste Moses Aterigen framtrada infor Gud. Det heter: “Och Moses bad for folket” (4 Mos. 21: 8). a veil denna gAng raddades folket genom Moses medling. Detta ar nAgra exemplar av de mAnga. SAsom fdrebild till Kristus se vi Moses liven sAsom frit ha re. Medlare- och fralsare-kallct komma egentligen i mveket niira for-bindelse med varandra. PA. samma gAng Moses medlade, blev han ocksA faktiskt fol-kets fralsare. Det var han som genom Guds hjalp fralste folket frAn undergAng vid Ito- da havet (2 Mos. 15). Genom sin forbon rad-dade Moses Israel i striden med Amalek (2 Mos. 17). Moses raddade eller fralste folket Yid Meriba, vid byggandet av guldkalven, vid Kades Barnea och andra platser. DA vi tanka pA betydelsen av ordet “fralsare” eller “raddare”, som ar “en som hjal-per ur nbden”, se vi, att Moses var en for-trafflig forebild till Kristus i detta liiinseen-dc. SAsom friilsarekallet for Kristus inne-bar lidande, sA var det ock for Moses. DA det i Ebr. 11: 27 heter, att “med den osyn-lige liksom for dgonen hardade han ut”, sA framgAr harav, att Moses fick genomgA mycket som vi icke hava den ringaste fore-stallning om. Vem kan val vaga bdrdan av det ansvar, vilket vilade pA Moses skuldror till fdljd av (let stora uppdrag, som var honom anfortrott? Vidare var Moses Ivri3ti fdrebild i egen-skap av herdc. I Job. Ev. 10 kapitel sager sig Jesus vara den gode herden, som foder, vArcar sig om och beskyddar sina fAr. I liknande bemarkelse var Moses en lierde for Israel. Det var genom honom de lingo man-nat att ata, det var genom honom do i ok-nen fingo vatten att dricka, och det var genom Moses som de beskyddades frAn sina mAnga fiender. Lika litet som en fArskock kan reda sig pA egen hand, lika litet synes Israel ha kunnat gdra det. Moses fick vara allt for dem. Utan honom hade (let gAtt dem ilia. Det var han, som, i likliet med en lierde, vakar over och vArdar sig om sina fAr, genom sitt fadcrliga och herdelika upp-tradande fdrde dem fram till gransen av Ka-naans land. SAsom avslutning pA detta sammanhang pApcka vi, att Hoses Tar Israels fdrstc store profet; Kristus iir deras sistc och stdrstc. Bibeln sjalv lar att Moses var Israels stor-ste profet (5 Mos. 34: 10—12, och att sA ar fallet. kan ingen bestrida. Judarna sjAlva betrakta honom sAsoni sAdan. Talrika bi-bclstallcn bAdc i Gamla och Nya Testamen-tet vittna om det minne varuti han levde. I Ebr. 3: 1—6 gor bokens forfattare en jam-fdrelse mellan dessa bAda man och kom-mer till den slutsatsen, att Kristus ar stor- THE BETHEL HERALD 7 re an Moses. “Ty denne (Kristus) liar bli-vit aktad vard sb mycket storre ara an Moses. som den, vilken liar byggt ett bus, bar storre beder bn sjblva huset . Moses ar re-presentanten for lagen ocb lagforbundet: Kristus representerar den nye nbdeshus-hbllninger. (Job. 1: 17. Moses lagar orb forordningar galide i mbnga fall endast for Israel, ocb darfor kallar Paulus i 2 Ivor. 3 kap. gamla nbdes-hushbllningen for det “forsvinnande”, “do-dens ambete” ocb “fbrdomelsens ambete”. I samma kapitel framstaller Paulus p ett ovcrtygandc satt Kristi ambete hogre an Moses. Samma sak behandlas utforligare i Ebr. 8, 9 ocb 10 kapitel. Kristi ambete ar sb mycket bogre bn Moses, ty Kristus bva-gabragtc en Yarldsvid forsoning, darigenom gdrandc dot mojligt for alia att komma i livsgemenskap med Gud; db daremot den forsoning. som Moses irstiftade, galide endast for egendomsfolket. Kristus ar sble-des storre an Moses bbde vad deras person-ligbctcr ocb ambctcn betraffar. . VIKINGABLOD I AMERIKAXSKA ADKOR Tal vld Bethel Academy's avslutning den 8 jimi 1917 Ay Georgius For ett brtusende sedan, medan ftnnu det-ta vart stora ocb skona land var okiiiit for den dvriga varlden, stvrde vftra forfader, de • beryktade vikingnrna, sina fbrder till dessa kuster. En koloni grundlades, som dock till fdljd av fientliga indianer, bestod endast under trenne r. Lief Erikson bar den nu-mera oomtvistade aran att vara detta lands upptackare, medan Columbus inneliar ryk-tet att vara den forsta Jmmigranten frbn Spanien ocb den som gjorde Amerika kant for den dvriga civiliserade varlden. Aret 1007 fdddos dot fok-sta vita barnet pb Ame-rikansk jord av de nykomna kolonisterna frbn Skandinavien. Hans narnn var Snorro. Sedan denna koloni btervant till sitt land igen, gjordes inga nya forsok att befasta den nyfunna kontinenten. Det ar dock knappast troligt, att Columbus var okunnig om “lan-det i v stern”, innan ban foretog sin beryktade upptacktsresa. Det fdrbbllandet, att ban besokte Island dessforinnan, gor detta antagande val grundat. De islandska sa-gorna ocb traditionerna visste att omtala deras faders aventyr for brhundraden till-baka. Nar sedan detta land borjade befolkas av Europas soner ocb dottrar, funno vi viking-arnas attlingar ibland de forsta, sb att i dag de raknas i millioner. Vad hava de fort med sig till detta land av varde? Vad slags folk voro de? Vid studium av vikingen finna vi, att det mest utmarkando draget hos honom var bans starkt utpraglade individualitet. Han alskade obegrbnsad frihet ocb sjavstandig-het. Han utstod garna Nordens kalla kli-mat ellcr soderns brannande sol. Han sov pb marken under bar bimmel, bt barkbrod. drack rbgnvatten, gjorde skogen till sin bo-stad ocb de vilda djuren till sin foljeslagare. Men han kunde aldrig giva efter en tums-bredd av sina rattigheter som en fri man. Ingen konung har kunnat, for n gon langre tid, bliva absolut harskare over det skan-dinavlska folket. Ingen utlbndsk nation bar varit i stbnd att undertrycka dem. Men de hava sjalva avsatt regenter. De voro de sista att pbtaga sig det katolska oket; de voro de forsta att avkasta det. De voro vidare ett tappert folk. Deras mod gransade under stundom till grymhet. Dc jagadc manniskor ocb vilda djur ocb to-go allt. som var av varde; ty de ans go det en van bra att forvarva genom svett, vad de kunde forskaffa sig genom blod. Deras lb-ra var, att endast de tappra krigarna voro berattigade att i nasta varld umg s mod gudarna. Vikingarna hade ocksb en orubblig beslut- 8 THE BETHEL HERALD samket. I21 tet nederlag var for dein avgo-rande. Misslyckat foretag betvdde emlast drojsmil. Ingenting var for svirt for dem att overvinna. Berg, Ploder. oknar. hav hindrade deni aldrig. Karl XII var en god representant av denna vikingarnas egen-skap. “Friboren man ej vika vill, ty varlden hor den frie till.” Vid sidan av allt detta var den gamla vi-kingen, pi del kela taget, arlig ocli san-ningsalskande, men aven fasansfullt hamd-lysten. Det var sallan, som miskund fick rum i bans hirda brbst. Han forlat aldrig en forolampning. Men ett lofte var alltid billet sival till van som fiende. “Hans handslag gallde mer an ed och skrift”. De som voro oppna och okonstlade mot fiendcrna. vanliga och barmhartiga mot dc svaga och varnlosa. hollos i den storsta ara. Deras fostbrodralag voro heliga forbund, som ingingos genom att bppna varandras idror i armen och lita blodet flyta tillsam-mans pi jorden, varvid en ed togs att for livet dela ljuvt och lett gemensamt samt hamna varandras dod. Gastvanlighet hade stor betydelse i nord-raannens religion. En slags oskriven lag fordrade av dem, att de skulle traktera utan betalning och for obestamd tid, enligt deras basta formiga, vilken som heist, van eller fiende, som var i beliov av hjalp. Ingen be-hovde frukta, si hinge han var en vikings giist. N’ordminnen hade en stbrre aktning for kvinnan, an de fiesta andra hedniska natio-nerna haft. Det ar sant, att de kopte sina hustrur frin den blivande svarfadern, men kvinnan var alltid behandlad med storsta respekt och bmhet och har aldrig varit ni-gons slav. Mannen voro fastade vid hem-met och familjcn och njoto med de sina hem-mets forminer. Vikir.gen har alltid varit val kind for sin djupa karlek till det storslagna i naturen. De hoga bergen, de rika slatterna, de bru-sande forsarna, skogens suckande, raidnatts-solens strilglans och norrskenets praktverk hava inspirerat honom till att skriva minga och vackra ballader. Ett utpraglat noje for vidlyftiga aventyr vackte begar hos honom till de mest vigsamma bedrifter pi bide land och hav. “Vid femton irs ilder blev stugan mig tring, dar jag bodde med moder min. Att vakta pi gettren blev dagen mig ling; jag bytte om hig och sinn'. Jag dromde, Jag tinkte — jag vet icke vad; jag kunde som forr ej mer vara glad uti skogcn. ‘‘En morgon frin stranden ett skepp jag sig; som en pil in i viken det skbt. Di svallde mig brostet, di brande mig hig, di visste jag, vad mig trot. Jag lopp ifrin gettren och moder min, och vikingen tog mig i skeppet in uppi havet.” Med sidana karaktarsdrag hos vikingen ar det helt naturligt, att vi aven skulle fin-na hos honom en ungdomlig livaktighet, vil-ket, itminstone i lians tidigare ir, drev honom att strida tappert och forlioppnings-fullt for stora id6er; en klar blick och en iikta uppriktighet, som ledde till att forak-ta bedragerier och smiaktiga fordomar samt hansvnslost ogilla allt simpelt och for-vrangt; en sinnesstamning,.som understun-dom gransade till grubbleri och svirmod. ‘‘Och mark det vemodsdraget over pannan, ett nordiskt singardrag, en sing i roscnrbtt”. I deras singer forekommer en ton av all-var, och uti deras gudsdyrkan lade de i dagen ett oskrvmtat uppsit. Vi komma ocksi Ihig, att det var vikingarnas sbner, som med Gustav Adolf i spetsen raddade pro-testantismen it varlden, fastan det kostade ‘‘guldkonungens” hjarteblod. Sidana voro vira forfader, de gamla vi-kingarna. Deras efterkommandes insats i detta lands utveckling pi alia omriden ar ovarderlig. De ha blivit i mingt och myc-ket battre lottade an andra folkslag, de aga hogre bildning och sti hogre i bide re-ligiost som socialt avseende. De antaga hastigt lar.dets seder och sprik och alska dess inrattningar. De ha fort med sig friii Norden sitt fadernearv och inplantade det pi amerikansk jord. Uti amerikanska idror ha de ingjutit akta blitt vikingablod och skankt denna nation ett sunt, starkt och foretagsamt folk. (Motivet hamtat frin The History of the Scandinavians.”) THE BETHEL HERALD Rev. Frank Peterson, D.D. Ordforande George Karl, 3I.D. Vice ordforande John VT. Hcrnlund Rev. Jacob Peterson Sekreterare Rev. Carl Yingren Vice sekreterare Olof Swenson John England Kassor Carl P. Dalilby J. A. Knndquist SKOLKOMMITTEEJSS STYKELSE 10 THE BETHEL HERALD VAR SKOLKOMMITTEES YERKSTaLLANBK KOMMITTEE Av Prof. )). Gustafson Vid cet viktiga konferensmote, som bolls i St. Paul lrosten 1914,' bcslutade svenska baptisterna i Amerika att tillsatta en av 21 medlemmar bestiende kommittG, vars “upp-gift ar att i konferensens v gnar ocli enligt av densamma tid for tid fattade beslut liand-hava skolverksamheten i det tcologiska se-minariet och det darmed forenade allmanna laroverket”. Att vir skolverksaanihet be-drivits med stor framging under de senaste iren, beror till en stor del pi det arbete som utforts av skolkoramittdn, och i synncrhet av dess till tvillingstaderna forlagda verk-stallande kommittS. SkolkommittGns ordforande ar Minueso-tas grand old man , doktor Frank Peterson. Vem annars borde val innchava donna plats, om cj den man som vid kor.ferensmotet i Stromsburg hr 1902 si kraftigt talade till formhn for vir pitankta akademi, och som alltsedan shsom ordforande i vira skol- och laroverkskommittdr uppoffrat si mycket av sin tid och sina krafter for denna saks be-framjande? Vid skolkommittens ridplag-ningar'marker man snart, vilken betydelse d:r Petersons rika erfarenhet, dppna blick och kristliga takt haft for vhrt samfunds ut-veckling. Vid ordforandens sida framme vid rhds-bordet ser du den unge, livlige likaren George Earl, som i ir ar kommittGns vice ordforande. Alla kiinna till den andel den-ne brcder haft i Mounds Park Sanitariums utveckling och den skicklighet och sam-vetsgrannhet, som utmarker honom sisom lakare. Inom den forsamling ban tillhor, Minneapolis forsta, och inom vhrt sam-fund —‘ icke minst i den nya lekmaunard-relsen — har ban gjort kraftiga inlagg till fromma for Guds rikssak. En kristen gentleman, val fdrtrogen med icke blott miinnisko-kroppen utan iiven manniskonaturen, drif-tig, nitisk och progressiv shsom fh, ar han en virdefull medlem av den grupp av sam-fundsledare vi bar beskriva. En Peterson till? Jo visst. Det tog ju tvh Petersoner, en Anderson och en Erikson att infora luterska reformationen i Sverige. I skolkommittfm hava vi ock en annan Peter- son, namligen den redligc dalamanncn, som i Elim, Minneapolis, med varme och kraft svanger Andens svard. Pastor Jacob Petersons gedigna karaktar, oskrymtade guds-fruktan och outtrdttliga nit vager tuugt i den andliga verksamhetens vhgskhl. Ilan ar f. n. shval skolkommittC ns som den stora Board of Trustees” sekreterare. Xamnet Vingren tonic, nhstan varje svensk baptist i Sverige och Amerika kanna till. Att den skolkommittdmedlem som bar detta namn ar en karl , bevisas av det forhhl-landet, att han under sex hrs tid shsom pastor och foresthndare anfort den storsta svenska baptistforsamling vi hava i detta land, forsta forsamlingcn i Minneapolis. Sjalv Betelseminarist, har lian dock varmt nit-iilskat for vhr skola, och inom kommittSn tidvis tjanat shsom vice ordforande och vice sekreterare. Pi grund av den forestieude flyttningen till California, kommer denne aktado broder till ett annat ir att saknas vid rhdplagningarna rorande skolsakens angclhgenheter. Pi ve mfaller nu ansvaret for skolkassans fbrvaltande? Ingen mer eller mindre an den inom tvillingstaderna valkande lekmannen br. John Englund. Inom affarsvarlden ar denne broder kand sisom president och kas-sdr for Central Machine Works Co. i Minneapolis. Inom Elimforsamlingen ar han en hbgt varderad medlem och trustee . Av en kassafdrvaltare fordras punktlighet, sam-vetsgrannhet och noggrannhet; av kasso-ren for vir skolkommittG har diir ock for-drats en icke ringa offervilligliet. I alia dessa stycken har br. Englund under cn foljd av ir bevisat sig vara fullt kvalificerad att utfora det maktpiliggande arbete, som kouferensen anfortrott it lionom. Bland dem, som ickc blott bedit for sko-lan och givit frikostigt av sina model till densamma, utan ock sant sina soner och dottrar for att mottaga undervisning dar-stades, vllja vi har namna broder C. P. Dahl-by. Denne broder, som i ir blivit medlem av skolkommittGn, ar plumbing contractor” i St. Paul och en mycket verksam medlem inom forsta svenska baptistforsamlingen, dar THE BETHEL HERALD 11 han ar bl. a. trustee” och ledamot i fiiiaus-kommitt6n. Bland do forsta eleverna vid Bethel Academy befann sig bans son, Albert J. Dahlby, som senare under en tid var larare vid skolan och fbr icke lange sedan utvalde till sin hustru en av akademiens mest dugliga och ert'arna lararinnor, miss Edith Lindberg. Att dessa skolvanners fader och svarfader ar varmt intresserad uti skolans angelagenheter, dr ju en sjalvklar sak. Centralforsanilingens i St. Paul represen-tant i kommittSn har under tv Ars tid va-rit hr. J. A. Rundquist. I den forsamling han tillhort har hr. Rundquist varit en le-dande medlem. som nitalskat for forsamling-ens val. Dar har han forestAtt sondagssko-lan sanit aven byggt den vackra och iinda-malsonliga “synagoga” som i Midway-di-striktet i St. Paul varit Centralforsamlingens tempel. Br. Rundquist har varit en fram-gAngsfull byggmastare och entreprenor, men har i dagarne avflyttat till Wisconsin for att upptaga jordbruksarbctc. Allt efter-som tid och tillfalle medgivit har han delta-git i skolverksamheten, vadan han kommer att saknas vid board”-mdtena. Till eftertriidare inom skolkommittAn after den aktade samfunttemannen John Nicholson invaldcs av konferenscn forlidet fir br. J. W. Hernlund, aven medlem aY forsta for-samlingen i Minneapolis. Inom forsamling-en innehar han br. Nicholsons plats sAsom kassdr; inom konimittdn har bans affars-kanncdom och skarpsinne allaredan hogt uppskattats. Den praktiga flaggst ng, over vilken stjarnbaneret svajar i dag pA vAr skolplan, skanktes. oss forlidet Ar av det ho-lag i vilket br. Hernlund ar president, nam-ligcn Crown Iron Works” i Minneapolis. VI kunna ej undgA att namna i detta sam-manhang en broder som alltid varit en av vAr skolas varmaste vAnncr, br. Olof Swenson i St. Paul. Fastan ickc nuinera ledamot i kommittdn, har han under hela den senare perioden i vAr skolverksamhets histo-ria varit ivrigt sysselsatt med arbete som avsctt skolsakens framg ng. Br. Swenson byggdo vAr forsta akadcmibyggnad; sedan (less har han ofta lamnat frikostiga pcnnin-gebidrag till skolkassan; i bAde tidigare och senare skolkommilteer var han en av de mest verksamma medlemmarna. Vidare aro vi glada over att bans dottcr, miss Freda Swen- son, Ar tillbaka pA sin plats inom akademiens dugliga lararekAr. Om tid och utrymme medgivit, hade det varit intressant att fortsatta och omnamna alia den stora skolkommittdns medlemmar och saga aven nAgot ord om broder som under andra Ar tillhort gruppen. Ett Ar dock sakert: kommittdn behover alias vAr hjalp vid utforandet av sitt maktpAliggando arbete. Har du nAgonsin bedit till Gud for dessa broder? Har du framburit av dina gAvor till Betelaltaret, det du kunnat giva At denna hcliga sak? Xnnu ett namn till, och vi sluta denna vAr skildring, namnet pA skolkommitt£ns ex-officio medlem, skolornas aktade president. d:r G. A. Ilagstrom. Att Herren glvit oss denne hegAvadc och beprovade broder sA-soni ledare for skolforetaget, gladcr nog alia skolsakens sanr.a vanner. Andra platser kanske mera hdgt ansedda och tormAnliga i vissa avseende hade vAr broder utan tvivel kunnat fylla, men han stAr annu trogen pA. den post dar Gud och samfundot kallat ho-noni att verka. Emot honom och de man som Yid hans sida handhava ledningen av vAr skolverksamhet, har Yarje forsamlings-medlem i varje svensk baptistforsamling vissa skyidigheter. MA vi bedja for dem, saga dem uppmuntringens ord, och giva dem de for skolsaken askade penningebidragen! Give Gud varje svensk baptist uti vArt land en pA skolsaken levande tro med garningar! A LIFE WORTH WHILE I would be I rue, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there arc those who care; I would he strong, for there is much ty suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare. I would be friend to all—the foe, the friendless ; I would be giving, and forget the gift; I would be humble, for I know my weak-; ness; I would look up, and laugh, and love, and lift. —Howard Arnold Walter. 12 THE BETHEL HERALD CLASS OF 1918 BETHEL THEOL. SEMI- NARY MOTTO: KRISTI KARLEK TVINGAR OSS A. LILIEMARK, I'H.fi. Tes: (xudsinnimen Moses. JOHN G. JOHNSON, TH.B. res: Den protestantfska liymnologien. ANTON E. SJOLUND, TH.G. Tes: l’atriarken Jakob. THE BETHEL HERALD 13 Eertp-seventh Annual Commencement Of tl)C Bethel Choological Seminary Friday, Map 31, 1918 at cicjfyt o'clock at tl)c Eirst Swedish Baptist Church £igl)tl) Street an5 S irtcentb Avenue South Ittinttca oli , Uthm Program Organ Prelude Song Scripture Reading and Praver Song Salutation Solo Oration, English Song Oration, Swedish Solo Congregation Prof. D. Gustafson, A.B. C urcl) Choir Rev. Carl Olngren A. EiliemarH J. G. Johnson Bethel Glee Club A. E. Sjolund A. EiliemarK Address Rev. Pranh Peterson, 3D.D. Song Bethel Glee Club Address and Presentation of Graduates Bean C. G. Eagcrgrcn, 2X3). Conferring of Diplomas Pres. G. Arvid Ragstrom, 2X3). Benediction 14 THE BETHEL HERALD BEN GRABUERANDE KLASSEN 10X8 John Gottfried Johnson, fodd i Long Frai-ric, Minn., den 11 nov. 1S95, blev omvand och dopt 1906 och forenade sig med Reynolds forsamlir.g, Minn. Efter iullbordade studier i folk- och lidgskolan i sin iiemstad, Long Prairie, intradde han hosten 1915 vid v rt seminarium i St. Paul. Under studietidon har hans verksamhetsfalt under ferierna och delvis under skol ret varit i Eureka, Utah, och Kerkhoven, Minn. Under sommaren 1S16 hade broder Johnson god framg ng pd cet forsum-made faltet i Utah, delvis understodd av amerikanarne. Sdvjil pastor Frank J. Lil-jegren, Salt Lake City, som superintendenten for missionen inom staten satte allvarligt i frdga, att broder Johnson skullc fortgd mod sitt arbete i Utah, men han beslot att forst fullborda och avsluta sina studier. Under tiden var forsamlingen i Kerkhoven i behov av en kraftig och mer stadig verksamhet. Broder Johnson upptog arbetet dar, och Gud har rikligen valsignat det. Forsamlingen har kommit till mer enhet inom sig sjalv, blivit vederkvickt och uppmuntrad genom Guds ndd samt fattat nya tag. Broder Johnson ar kallad upptaga verksamheten sdsom permanent pastor. Han ar den andre i ord-ningen, som efter seminariets flyttning 1914 graduerar efter den reguliiira tre rskursen med graden Th. B. Anders Liliemark, som foddes i Rattvik, Dalarne, den 10 december 1890, kom elva dr senare med sina fordidrar till Sundbyberg, dS.r de bosatte sig. Blev omvand och dbpl dr 1905 och forenade sig med Sundbybergs baptistforsamling. Efter genomgdngen folk-skola studerade han vid Tekniska skolan i Stockholm ett par ars tid. Pd hosten 1913 genomgick han en bibelkurs i Stockholms forsta baptistforsamling och reste sedan nd-gon tid som ungdomsmissionar i Stockholms distrikt. Reste over till Amerika dr 1915 och intradde samma host vid seminariet i St. Paul, Minn. Under stndietiden .i St. Paul har han ver-kat i foljande forsamlingar: Rhinelander, Wis.; Bethelfdrsamlingen i Duluth, Anoka och Rush City, Minn. Upptager verksamhet i Galesburg, 111., efter skolaus slut. Broder Liliemark har under vistelsen vid seminariet, samtidigt idkandc studier i aka- demien, tjanat sdsom organist vid andakts-stunderna i kapellet samt sdsom ledare av “Seminariekvartetten”. vilken med sin sdng hojt stamningen vid vdra moten och i en-skilda samkvam sdsom ock ute i fdrsamling-arna, som vid olika tillfallen fdtt besok av dessa sdngare. Broder Liliemark, sjalv en utmarkt sdngare, har gjort mycket for sdng-ens och musikens odllng lbland oss. Hau tilldelas graden Th. G. Anton Ephraim Sjolund, som foddes i Hog-sjo socken, Vasternorrlamls lain, den 26 april 1892. kom till Amerika 1904. Blev om-vand, dbpt och fdrenad med forsta svenska baptistforsamlingen i Duluth 1911. Stude-radc i Public School i Duluth och tog verk-sam del i forsamlingen sdsom sondagsskol-larare och ordforande i ungdomsforeningen. Intradde i Bethel Academy hosten 1914 och graduerade 1917, under tiden upptagande en del amnen i Seminariet. Under studietiden i St. Paul har broder Sjolund verkat i Sandy Lake. Maynard. Scandia. Minn., i Wood River, Wis., samt i amerikanska baptistforsamlingen i Stillwater, Minn., liela skoldret 1916-1917. Har under overvagande flera kallel-ser, en frdn New Bedford, Mass. Graderar med graden Th. G. C. G. L. “BLANKARE” Nar var omgivning ar mork och dyster. soker ogat garna ett ljusare fjarran.—Ry l-berr . Lotosblommau synes gunga fritt pd v -gen, men hennes stangsel ringlar genom djupet och ar rotfast i dess botten.—Rydberg From “STANZAS ON FREEDOM” Is true Freedom but to break Fetters for our own dear sake. And, with leathern hearts, forget That we owe mankind a debt No! true Freedom is to share All the chains our brothers wear, And, with heart, and hand, to be Earnest to make others free! Janies Russell Lowell. THE BETHEL HERALD 15 RAPPORTOREN Prof. David Gustafson holl ett patriotiskt foredrag i Central tisdagen den 16 april och den 28 april ett historiskt foredrag for ungdomsforeningcn i samma forsamling. Den 28 april predikade Victor Larson i Scandia, Minn. Broder Larson har jakande besvarat kallelsen att fortsiitta som assiste-rande pastor i St. Paul forsta under som-marferierna. Anton Siolund predikade i Enfield, Minn., den 21 april, i Lake Norden, S. Dak., den 28 april, i El Salem, Wis., den 5 dennes oeli i Scandia den 12 dennes. Broder Sjolund, som graducrar i Ar, har erh llit kallclse fr n New Bedford, Mass., som stadigvaran-de pastor. Linus Johnson predikade i St. Francis ocli Burns den 28 april. Talade vid ungdomsmd-tet i Betania den 21 april. Han har er-hftllit och antagit kallelsen att tjana for-samlingarne i Burns och St. Francis under sammarmhnaderna. A. Lilicmark predikade i Rush City den 21 april och den 5 maj och i Mankato den 28 april samt 12 dennes i Anoka, Minn. Broder Liliemark, som ar graduant, har jakande besvarat kallelsen att tj na forsamlingen i Galesburg, 111., som pastor under somma-ren. Hilton Liml predikade i Harris, Minn., den 21 april; den 28 april vid Payne ave.-missionen. Han kommer att tjana forsam-lingen i Lake Norden, S. D., under somnm-ren. David Anderson predikade vid Payne ave.-missionen den 5 dennes. Han har annu icke bestamt sig for n got fait under sommaren. Benjamin Coleman kommer att tillbringa sommarferierna i Spring Vale, Minn., som ar bans hemort. Han kommer att dar vara behjalplig I verksamheten under fritiden. Sciuinuriostudeiitcrmi voro inbjudna att som gastcr vara narvarandc vid ett “surprise givet av Ministerial Students Association At deras larare Rev. Adolph Olson i dennes hem den 10 maj. Besdkare ha bland andra under m naden varit pastorerna Eric Schestrom, Chicago, C. E. Bergfalk, Grove City, och F. Elmgren, Rush City. Minn. John G. Johnson predikar varannan son-dag i Kerkhoven, Minn. Den 21 april predikade hail i Watertown, Minn. Broder Johnson, som utg r som graduent, har jakande besvarat kallelsen att tjana forsamlingen i Kerkhoven, Minn., som stadigvarande pastor. Den S dennes holls under ledning av Alexis litterara fbrening en lhrorik och trevlig debatt over tesen: “Beslutat, att de protes-tantiska samfunden skola forenas till ett organiskt belt . For en ingen h ller sitt sis-ta mote for detta hr den 29 maj. Allmanhe-ten inbjudes. Gypsy Smith, som nyligen anlant fr n Frankrike, dar ban over tvft Ars tid ver-kat bland soldaterna, talade i de respektiva tvillingstaderuas Auditorium den 9 och 10 dennes. Hans amne var “Just Behind the Firing Lines in France . We quote som of his pithy statements: “I would rather have a sensation in church than a stagnation”. “The little Gypsy tent with Christ in it is a beautiful temple of God, while St. Paul’s Cathedral without Christ is only a glorified quarry . “ 'Over there’ it is not creed that counts, but Christ . “There is religion in the handshake . “I was asked the other day; if there is a new religion coming out of the trenche?. 1 answered: No, but it is a resurectiou of the old religion.” Dr. Arvid Hngstroin har nyligen besokt Chicago och omnejd. Hail predikade i Moline och annorstades. For narvarande be-soker ban statskonferensen i Kansas. Han kommer att besoka de fiesta konferenserna under de nhrmast forest ende m naderna. G. A, Gustavson predikade i Reynolds, Minn., den 21 april. Ovriga sondagar i Watertown och Delano, Minn. Han kommer att tjana forsamlingen i Watertown under sommarm naderna samt har jakande besvarat kallelsen att predika varannan sondags eftermiddag i Delano, Minn. C. Geo. Kricson predikade i Wood River, Wis., den 21 april och den 2S april i Grandy och Rush Point. Broder Ericson kommer att under sommarferierna tjana fdrsamling-eil i Wood River, Wis. 16 THE BETHEL HERALD ENGLISH DEPARTMENT THE OUTLOOK By Anton E. Sjolund It is only natural for us who are leaving the school and going out on the field to stay to inquire into the possibilities of the future. The war clouds are still hovering over us. The sun has hidden its face and refuses to shino in its former luster. Will this Egyptian darkness forever remain over us, or will the world see another bright day? What of the future?—is the question that now so seriously confronts us. This subject is most perplexing. But altho the war situation today is not as favorable as it might be, it has never entered into our minds that the Christian church should lose, and still less is it true that we have felt like giving up. Should the Church of Christ and we as His servants give up because of the awful conditions in the world at the present time? Never! Wc are more determined than ever to hold fast. The religious condition of our land is far from satisfactory, but as long as there is life there is hope. We need a clear vision and a warm heart. We must also possess courage and faith that can conquer the world. Christian work was not meant for a coward or a lazy man. But above all we should remember that it is God's work, and that He holds the reins in His hands, and for Him all things are possible. To succeed in the cause of Christ one must be linked up with heaven. “What of the Christian ministry, is it doomed? asks Robert L. Kelly. He answers, “No, the Christian ministry is not doomed. It is passing thru a somewhat startling stage of transition and it is facing an opportunity to which the history of the church has no parallel. This sounds really encouraging. Many pity us because we are commencing our career in such unsettled times. It is true that we are living in a time such as the world has never seen, but wc cannot think of throwing up our hands and leave the battle front against the Devil and all his hosts for that. We have reason to thank God that wc are accounted worthy to be Ilis ambassadors in such a time as this. We are not equal to the task in our own strength, but “if God be for us, who can be against us?” It is Christ in us and Christ thru us that spurs us on. And besides this, “the love of Christ constraineth us and his marching orders are “Go! and we must obey our King's command. No doubt the task is great, but the forces which support us are also great. Our churches are and should be willing in this crisis to make an extra effort that the Gospel of Christ might be spread and His kingdom come. We believe there is a bright side to the ministry. Isaiah’s words are true even today: “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy Cod rciynctliWe have no reason to be downhearted, we have no sad news to tell. Our message is the story of the crucified and risen Saviour; it is good news, glad tidings. We could not be persuaded to give up our work, for “who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?— Nay, in all this we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” “There is absolutely nothing in the near or distant future which the minister need fear,” said James Elmer Russel some six years ago. The same holds true today. The spirit-filled man need fear nothing. The same author also says, “Not every fully consecrated man can be a Moody or a Philips Brooks or a John G. Paton; he will simply be the best man God can make of him, and will accomplish only, the special work God expects him to accomplish.” But if we are faithful to our trust we will pray God to raise up and prepare men, who can, like John Knox, stir a nation. The present war presents a problem as well as great opportunities in Christian THE BETHEL HERALD 17 work. And we cannot help but believe, that after the war we will also have a worthy task. Thousands will long for the heart-healing gospel of Jesus Christ. It will be our privilege to tell the Story. In an editorial in the “Louisville Courier-Journal” by Henry Watterson, we find in part this striking passage: (We quote “The Christian Workers’ Magazine ) “Surely, the future looks black enough, yet it holds a hope, a single hope. One, and one power only, can arrest the descent and save us. That is the Christian religion. Democracy is but a side issue. The paramount issue underlying the issue of Democracy, is the religion of Christ, and Him crucified; the bedrock of civilization, the source and resource ol‘ all that is worth having in the world that is, that gives promise in the world to come; not as an abstraction; not as a huddle of sects and factions; but as a mighty force and principle of being. The Word of God. delivered by the gentle Naza-rene upon the hillsides of Judea, sanctified by the Cross of Calvary, has survived every assault. It is now arrayed upon land and sea to meet the deadliest of all assaults, Satan turned loose for one last, final struggle. If the world is to be saved from destruction—physical no less than spiritual destruction—it will be saved alone by the Christian religion. That eliminated leaves the earth to eternal war. For fifty years Germany has been organizing and laboring to supplant it with ‘Kultur,’ the genius of infidelity. Her college professors have been obsessed with it. Iler universities have seethed with it. In acclaiming ‘Myself and God,’ the Kaiser has put the imperial seal upon it. When our armies have run it to its lair—when they have crushed it—naught will have been gained unless the glorious banner of the Cross is hoisted even as Moses liftted up the serpent in the wilderness— and the misled masses of Germany are bade to gather about it and beneath it as sadly as they collect the debris of their ruin for the reconstruction of the Fatherland. So in spite of the dark clouds we go out, not expecting to be defeated, but to conquer in the name of the great Commander, Jesus Christ, who sends us on. OIK MINISTER’S SERMON The minister said last night, said he, Don’t be afraid of grlvin’; If your life ain’t worth nothin’ to other folks, Why, what’s the use of livin’?” And that’s what I say to my wife, says I, There’s Brown, the mis’rable sinner, He’d sooner a beggar would starve than give A cent toward huyin’ a dinner. 1 tell you our minister is prime, lie is, But I couldn’t quite determine, When I heard him a-givin’ it right and left, ..Just who was hit by his sermon. Of course there couldn’t be no mistake When lie talked of long-winded prayin’. For Peters and Johnson they sat and scowled At every word he was sayin’. And Hie minister lie went on to say, “There’s various kinds of cheatin’, And religion’s as good for every day As it is to bring it to meetin’. I don’t think much of the man that gives The loud aniens at the preach in’. And spends his time the followin’ week In cheatin’ and ovcrreachin’.” 1 guess that dose was hitter enough For a man like Jones to swallcr. But I noticed he didn’t open his month But once after that to holler. Hurrah, says I, for the minister— Of course I said it quiet-— Give us some more of this open talk. It’s very rofreshin’ diet. The minister hit ’em every time, And when he spoke of fashion, And riggin’ out in bows and things, As woman’s rulin’ passion. And coining to church to see the styles, I couldn’t, help a-wliikin’ And nudgin’ my w ife, and says I, That’s you, And 1 guess it sot her tliinkiii’. Says 1 to myself, the sermon’s pat, But man is a queer creation, And I’m much afraid that most of the folks Won’t take the application. Now, if lie had said a word about My personal mode of shinin’, I’d have gone to work to right, myself, And not set tlier a-grinnin’. 18 THE BETHEL HERALD Just (lien (he minister says, says lie, “And now I’ve conic to the fellers Who'vc lost this shower by usin’ (heir fricml As a sort, of moral umbrellas. (Jo home,” says he, “and find your faults, Instead of huntin' your brothers, (Jo home,” says he, “and wear the coats You've (ried to fit for others.” illy wife she nudged, and Brown lie winked. And there was lots o' smilin', And lots o' lookin’ at our pew, It sot my blood ubilln'. Says I to myself, our minister Is geftin' a little bitter. I’ll tell him. when the meetin's out, I Ain’t at all that kind of a critter. —Selected. THE GOVERNMENT AM) EDUCATION By (J. Arvid Hagstrom, 3). 1). There is a prevailing element of uncertainty these days in various departments of human thought and activity, and it is but natural that education shall also he affected. Young people are wondering about the best course to pursue with respect to their education, especially when the call to the colors comes so strong these days. It may, therefore, be of some help to know the attitude of our government upon these matters and so we bring our renders, both present and prospective students, as well as all friends of education, the following information on this important matter. School officials in air parts of the country are asking the Commissioner of Education and others for advice as to what the schools should do to render the utmost service of which they are capable during the war emergency. They desire to know specifically whether they can be most helpful by shortening the daily or weekly or annual school session, by closing down entirely, by continuing as in the part, or by increasing school activities in various ways. With admirable loyalty and patriotism, the schools stand ready and eager to do their full duty, whatever that may be. The greatest need at the present time is for some authoritative statement which shall make the path of duty and service plain. It may be noted that in 1915-16, the latest year for which figures arc available, there were in public and private high schools in the United States 733.856 hoys and 877,340 girls, total 1,611,196. (Rapport Com. of Ed. 1917, Vol. II, Table 1, p. 513, Table 15. p. 527.) Of the 733,000 boys, it has been estimated that approximately 500,000 were 16 years of age and over. The Administration The entire spirit of the Administration in Washington is, and has been from the beginning, that the war should in no way bo used as an excuse for giving the children of the country any less education, in quantity or quality, that they otherwise would have had, but on the contrary that the schools should do everything possible to increase their efficiency, to the end that the children now in schools may at the conclusion of their course be even better qualified than ever before, to take up the duties and responsibilities of life. Both the present demands of the was emergency and the prospective demands of the necessary readjustments inevitably to follow emphasize the need of providing in full measure for the education of all the people. The President has repeatedly called the attention of the nation to the urgent necessity of this special form of conservation. He lias particularly urged young people graduating from high schools to avail themselves of the opportunties offered by the college and technical schools, “to the end that the country may not lack an adequate supply of trained men and women,” and he assures young people who are not called to active military service that “by pursuing their courses in school with earnestness and diligence, they also are preparing themselves for valuable service to the nation.” Later the President again expressed his “very urgent concern that none of the educational processes of the country should be interrupted any more than is absolutely unavoidable (luring the war.” We make extracts herewith from a statement signed by the following: THE BETHEL HERALD 19 For the War Department, Newton D. Baker, Secretary, For the Navy Department, Josephus Danielson, Secretary, For the Department of Agriculture, David F. Houston, Secretary, For the Department of Labor, William B. Wilson. Secretary, For the U. S. Civil Service Commission, John Mcllhenny, Chairman, For the Department of the Interior, Franklin K. Lane, Secretary, P. P. Claxton, Commissioner of Education, Washington, D. C., April 5, 1918, being a result of several conferences called by Secretary Lane early in February. The statement includes a brief outline of the most pressing needs as seen by each depart-mnt concerned, followed by a summary of conclusions and recommendations from which we make our extracts: “There is urgent need today on the farms for boys for chores and field work, as well as for capable women in the household duties, without which additional help could not be taken on the farm. The army and navy has no use for boys under eighteen years of age, nor boys nor men of any age who are not strong and well-developed physically, hence, so far as the army and navy are concerned, there is nothing more important that the schools can do than to keep them going at full capacity. High school boys will render the best service of which they are capable by remaining in school until the completion of the high school course. “There is a strong demand for clerks, stenographers and typewriters, but the places cannot be filleil by boys and girls under eighteen years of age, hence, even here no advantage would accrue to the civil service in any way by shutting down the schools or curtailing school facilities. Many civil service positions have been filled by drawing workers from commercial and industrial houses, and also by drawing teachers from the schools. All of the positions thus made vacant, must be filled from some source. Therefore, schools could undoubtedly render a much needed service by organizing classes to train stenographers, typewriters, clerks and secretaries. “Many industries and commercial establishments could use capable boys and girls for various kinds of service, but the government officials maintain that no emergency exists which justifies proposing any relaxation of the laws safeguarding the working conditions of the young people. “Still more serious labor shortage in industry are anticipated, but boys and girls under eighteen years of age should not be used to make up these shortages any more than can possibly be helped. Conditions in different sections of the country are so diverse that no detailed policy will he uniformly applicable. Only general policies and principles may he adopted for the country as a whole. One of the places in which there appears to bo immediate demand for modifications of the high school program is in respect to the need for agricultural labor. In no case can justification be found for the general shortening of the school term in the expectation that some students may find places of useful service. “In response to definite requests from government agencies, schools should be used from time to time for specific preparation of individuals for immediate service. Boys and girls should be urged, as a patriotic duty, to remain in school to the completion of the high school course, and in increasing numbers to enter upon college and university lines, and normal school courses, to meet the great need for trained men and women.” It is plainly evident from the foregoing that the government does not intend to curtail or in any way interfere with the educational processes of the land, but rather to emphasize the education of the boys and girls who are not in draft age. It is, therefore, also self-evident that a Christian school like Bethel Academy and Theological Seminary is one which in every way should be patronized and supported. When Colonel House returned from Europe the last time lie told President Wilson he was convinced that no peace would be adequate except based upon the teachings of Jesus Christ. How significant this is in our turbulent age. Thus empasizing again, not alone the need of education, but also Christian education. We would urge our young people to seek the opportunities offered in Bethel Academy and Theological Seminary in the various de- 20 THE BETHEL HERALD partments, viz., preparatory, academic and college preparatory, commercial, music and theological, to fit themselves to have that part in the world’s constructive program, which will follow the present war. Read the words of influential men on this matter: President Woodrow Wilson: “Christian education has always yielded her best fruit when associated with religion. The object of scholarship, the object of all knowledge, is to understand; is to comprehend; is to know what the need of mankind is. This is the reason why scholarship has usually been more fruitful when associated with religion and scholarship has never, so far as I can at this moment recollect, been associated with any religion, except the religion of Jesus Christ.” Hon. Janies J. Hill: “The small Chris- tian school is the hope of America. Character is essential to statesmanship and these schools are vital factors in the development of sterling character.” Hon. William Howard Taft: “It comes to me every once in a while when I am charged with accomplishing something among a people, how absolutely essential it is that we should have the influence of the church behind everything that we do.” Martin Luther: “The right instruction of youth is a matter in which Christ and all the world is concerned.” To make the world safe for democracy, that the government of the people, by the people and for the people shall not perish from the earth,—this is the task of Christian education in America. For this we must all prepare and to this end bend our every effort and influence. Seminariets Alumneravdelning EN HOST FRAN ’89 Av Rev. L. J. Olson, Ashland, Wis. Jag glommer aldrig de dr jag hade den stora formdnen att sitta sdsom larjunge vid C. G. Lagergrens, E .Sandells och N. N. Mortens fotter. V r skola var d forlagd i det underhart skona ch fridfulla Morgan Park. Det var hosten 1889, dd vi samlades frdn landcts olika dclar for att upptaga skolar-betet. Dr Lagergren hade just antagit Allmanna Konf. kallelse att bliva larare och fo-restdndare for samfundets missionsskola. Vdr aktade och avhdllne larare dr Lagergren var alltid den kristne gentlemannen. Vi, som hade formdnen att d lara kanna honom pd nara hd.ll, kunde ickc annat an hogakta och beundra bans fasta karaktar, rena vandel, beumlransvarda stadga i tron, trohet och karlek till Gud och manniskor. Hans vasende var fbrsonligt och fridsamt. Tjugosex drs erfarenhet och iakttagelser hava ej forminskat fortroendet eller slitit de innerliga brodersband, som d knotos, utan fastmera starkt desamma. Alltid var dr La-gercren likt en om och omtiinksam fader, rddgivare och van. Ofta var jag inbjuden att gdsta uti deras hem. Dar rddde harmo-lii och karlek. Aldrig skall jag forg ta den godhet, som jag dar ronte. Fru Lagergren var alltid likt en dm moder och van for de studerande broderna. Sdval dr som fru Lagergren vann vdr tillgivenhet genom deras sympatiska vasende. Mer an en broder fick av den omtank-samme lararen mottaga hjiilp i ekonomiska trdngmdl. Om mcra an ett kvarts sckels tystnad fortegat karleksbovis, skall likval Herren. som vet a lit, belona den nu dldrige ldraren for hans uppmuntrande beteende emot oerfarna och rdd villa studenter. Vi gladjns over, att dr Lagergren fdtt oav-brutet fortsatta arbetet i forbindelse med vftra skolor, och vi hoppas, att ban dnnu under mdnga dr fdr giva vdr skolverksamhet kraftiga impulscr utav sina mognade erfa-renheter och den lardom, som under ett lfingt liv forvarvats. Md Herrcns rikaste valsignelse Vila over vdr broder. larare och van. The Bethel Herald A monthly published during the School year by the students of Bethel Academy and Thoological Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 50c PER YEAR STAFF C. GEO. ERICSON—Editor-in-chief • Martin C. Hamlin—Business Manager SEMINARY : A. Lilicmark ..............Swedish Dept. Anton E. Sjolund................English Dept. G. A. Gustavson...............Rapportor D. A. Anderson ......Ass't Business Mgr. David Gustavson. A. B...........Faculty Ass’t. BETHEL HERALD Snclllng and Nebraska Avenues, St. Paul, Minnesota Entered as second-class matter April 29, 1915. at the Post Office at St. Paul, Minn., __________________ under the Act of March 3. 1S79.________________ 0. Milton Lind—Circulating Manager ACADEMY: Conrad Carlson ............English Dept. A. L. Frcdrikson ...........Swedish Dept. Waif red G. Holmberg--Ass’t Business Mgr. Eric N. Lindholin---Ass’t Circulation Mgr. Fred Moberg........1 Olive Johnson......} .......School Items Esther Olander.....J Hc iiry Wingbladc, A. B....Faculty Ass’t TILL DEAN C. G. LAGERGREN, D.D. Det ar med hogsta aktning och tillgiven-het, vi tillagna detta nummer av Bethel Herald till doktor Lagergren. Hogst fi sjut-tioiringar kunna se tillbaka pi ett liv si lingt och mingsidigt i Ilerrens tjanst som denne vir hogt varderade larare. Dot ar nu snart femtio Sr sedan han blev pastor i Uppsala, Sverige, vilken forsamling han tja-nade i tolv ir. Under de pifoljande sex i-ren var ban pastor i Sundsvall, di han, 1SS0. kallades till professorsstolcn av divarande The Baptist Union Theological Seminary of Chicago”. I Sverige liar han gjort sitt namn odod-ligt icke allenast genom sin insats uti bap-tistsamfundet utan liven inom nykterhets-rorelson och pi det litterarar omridet. I Amerika har den nu dryga delen av ett verk-samt liv tillbringats. Sisom fbrestindare och larare for virt Seminarium i nu tjugo-nio r har dr Lagergren bidragit till utbikilling av faktiskt hola vir predikantkftr. Det inflytande, en teologie larare under si min- ga ir utovar pi ett samfund, kan val knap-past tillfullo beskrivas. Det kommer att overleva honom sjalv. Dr Lagergrens nobla karaktar och akt-ningsvarda umgange ibland oss, inom och utom klassrummot, har varit av den mest foradlande och karaktarsdanancle natur. Vi hava lart oss att hogakta ocli iilska honom som en hdgsint och varmhjartad van och la-rare. Med den gedigna bildning, som endast Uppsala universitet kunde giva, tillsammans med mer an ett halvsekels forskning och er-farenhet, kan man gott saga, att dr Lagergren stir framsl ibland virt folk ifraga om bildningsgrad. Som samfundsman har han haft den sjir-egna fdrminen att med sitt eget livs erfa-renliet fitt lanka tillsammans de svenska baptisternas utveckling i tvenne lander. Detta darfor, att han redan som aderton-ftring blev medlem av en baptistforsamling och, knappast lumnen over kvartssekelgriin-sen. pastor for baptistforsamllngen i sjalva lardomsstaden Uppsala. 22 THE BETHEL HERALD Det iir inte vilr mening att skriva en bio-grafi eller karaktoristlk over v r larare utan endast med n gra rader tillagna honom, som en erkansla och ett uttryck av tillgivenhet, detta skol rs sista nummer av v r tidning. Vi onska Eder. doktor Lagergren, ftniiu m nga fir av den h lsa och vigor, som hit-tilldags gjort det mojligt for Eder att fylla den viktiga plats, som v rt samfund om-betrott St Eder i nu snart trc decennicr. IN MEMORY OF LIEUTENANT AUG. SUM) V ALL (Died in France) Lieut. Sundvall is the first of the Bethel Academy boys to contribute his devotion to his country in the measure of a supreme sacrifice. Recent wires from France brought the sad news that Mr. Sundvall died of wounds sustained in action against the enemy. Air. Sundvall was a B. A. student in 190$ and 1909. He was a member of the famous B. A. football team of that year. At the time of death he was a member of the Eiim Swedish Baptist Church, Minneapolis, having joined that church soon after his conversion at the Eklund evangelistic meetings. Ilis folks still live in Minneapolis. To them we express our deep sympathy. How many more of our boys are to sacrifice their lives in this gigantic struggle for justice and freedom, the future alone can reveal. Lieut. Sundvall Is the first. —H. C. V. THE PATRIOTISM IN BETHEL So many ask us what attitude our school takes toward the present crisis of the world and toward the part our country plays in it. “Are you loyal?”—You bet we are! Most of us, being of Swedish descent, have inherited the peculiar characteristics of our Swedish forefathers. The Swedish people are very little inclined to shout and make noise about their inner feelings. They do not even go wild about their patriotism. They are quiet but sure and dependable as the deep fathomless waves which carry the uneasy and excited foam of the surface. The past history of our country shows the Swedish sons to have been patriotic to the very marrow, and the past is now repeating itself very satisfactorily. With reference to Bethel the patriotic sentiment has not broken out into wild demonstrations as it perhaps has at other schools, but rather into active doings. Figures below will show that we have to some extent tried to do our bit. During the winter months a class of Red Cross workers met every Wednesday afternoon for two hours work under the direction of Red Cross instructors. More than 50 of the students are members of the Red Cross. 150 dollars have been paid out for Saving Stamps and 1,750 dollars for Liverty Bonds. The Service Flag of Bethel Academy is decorated with 28 stars and one star in gold. Some are at present in France, others who are in training camps, are anxious to go across. They are a praying crowd and we at home follow them with our prayers and interest because we believe our country is fighting a just cause. Since being patriotic means to love one’s country and zealously support its authority and interests,” the spirit of Bethel is in lull harmony with the spirit that must fill every true and loyal citizen of this great country. The President’s cabinet itself cannot be more true Americans than our Faculty, and the two Houses of the Capitol cannot breathe patriotism with more loyal lungs than the students of the two schools of Bethel. God speed the day when right defeats wrong and the world is made safe for democracy, and democracy is made safe for the world! THE VISITORS’ DAY on May 1st surely was a success. The day could not have been more suitable. It was one of the most pleasant spring days so far this year. The people gathered from all parts of the Twin Cities, and we were also glad to see some out-of-town friends with us. The afternoon musical program was most interestingly carried out, revealing to us THE BETHEL HERALD 23 THE STAFF Standing, left to right—W. G. Holmberg, Conrad Carlson, O. M. Lind. A. Liliemark, Prof. D. Gustavs on, A. E. Sjolund, M. C. Hamlin, G. A. Gustavson. A. L. Fredrikson. Sitting—E. N. Lindholm, Olive Johnson, C. Geo. Ericson, Esther dander, D. A. Anderson. Prof. Henry Wingblade and Fred Moberg are missing. that Bethel is endowed with some very unusual talents. Between the afternoon and evening programs the visitors availed themselves of the opportunity to look over the splendid productions by the students exhibited on the third floor. An appetizing supper was served by the Twin Cities' Ladies Society, which aided greatly to the festivity of the day. The evening program was the climax to our festal day. The main number being the “Mock Presidential War Official Meeting,” when our great national officers Mr. Mc-Adoo, Mr. Garfield, Mr. Vanderlip, Mr. Hoover, Mr. Hurley and Mr. Baker reported to President Wilson concerning their progress in their official work assigned to them. The interest was kept up to the very last, giving us some verq valuable and appreciable informations concerning government activities. The presentations were composed and written by Prof. H. C. Wingblade. Long shall the day be remembered by all those present. —Con. C. “ESTHER TAN Q CIST IS DEAD” was the shocking message that reached us May sixth. After two years of study in Bethel Academy she entered Mounds Park Sanitarium last summer to take up nursing. She 24 THE BETHEL HERALD was an exceptionally bright student and always happy ami full of sunshine. Taken sick with scarlet fever a few days ago which later turned into diphtheria, she died at the City Hospital at an age of 23 years and 7 days. Esther was a member of the Central Church. One of her brothers is the missionary J .E. Tanquist of Assam, India. We sympathize very deeply with the bereaved family. EX BIOGKAFI OVER R:R SAX DELL Hr en ny bok, som i dagarna kommer frHn trycket. Hen utgives pH vHr bokhandel i Chicago och kommer att kosta $1.50. Som den ar 250-sidig och varje kapitel skrivet av olika personer, som kande d:r S. val, Hr den val vard sitt pris. Varje samfundsman bor fbrskaffa sig boken bland de forsta. Har ne-dan Htergives kapitlens InnehHll: 1. Hans fodelseort, barn- och ungdoms-Hr, omvHndelse, dop, resan till Ame-rika. 2. Hans intrade och utbildning vid vHr skola i Morgan Park. 3. Pastorala verksamhet. 4. Sandell sHsom student och forskare. 4. Sandell sHsom IHrare och pedagog. 6. Sandell sHsom predikant, debattor, o. s. v. 7. Sandells kristliga liv och dygder. 5. Sandell sflsom samfunds- och mission sman. 9. Sandell i vardagslivet. 10. Brodern, familjefadern och vannen. 11. Medborgaren och patrioten. 12. Hans sista levnadsdagar, hemforlov-ningen, begravningen, sista vilorum-mct. Tillagg: Utdrag ur bans forfattareskap. Tlllskriv “Svenska Standaret” 127 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. ETT OKI) TILL SlST DH vi nu stH fHrdiga att avsluta detta skolHr och sista numret av Bethel Herald ghr till press, kanna vi behov av att tacka alia, som hjHlpt oss att tillnarmelsevis lyc-kas i detta foretag. Det har ej varit ett 1HU arbete, men det har varit overmHttan in- tressant och oersattligt nyttigt for oss. Vi ha till nHgon del lHrt oss fiirstH, vad en tid-ningsman har att gora. Den stab, som nasta Hr kommer att redigera “HHrolden”, Hr en borgen for, att tidningen kommer att fH ett uppsving i litterHrt avseende. som kommer att lHta vHrt lilla forsok se ut som en talg-dank jamfort med Aurora Borealis. Vi lyck-onska dem och bedja eder, vHra lasare och gynnare, om edert benagna understod. Till sist vilja vi tacka Veckobladets” typografer for deras vanliga tillmotcsgHende vid tryck-ningen av denna tidning. THE XKW STAFF Editor-in-Chief, Fred Moberg Business Mgr., David Moberg Circl. Mgr., Axel Anderson For Sent. Dept.: Swedish, C. Geo. Ericson English, G. A. Gustavson Rapportor, 0. Milton Lind Ass’t Bus. Mgr., Victor Larson Faculty Ass't, Prof. D. Gustavson For Academy J)ept.: English. Olive Martine Swedish, Aug. Berg Ass’t Circ. Mgr., Hans Jorgenson School Items - Carolyn Carlson Harold Ericsson Vernice Holmquist Faculty Ass’t, Prof. Henry Wingblade A PERFECT DAY When you conic to the end of a perfect day And you sit alone with your thought While the chimes ring out with a carol gay For the joy that, the day lias brought, Do you think what the end of a perfect day Can mean to a tired heart. When the sun goes down with a flaming ray And the dear friends hare to part. Well, this is the end of a perfect day, X’ear the end of a journey, too; But it leaves a thought that is big and strong, With a wish that is kind and true; For niem’ry has painted this perfect day With colors that never fade. And we find at the end of a perfect day, The soul of a friend we’ve made. Carrie Jacobs Bond. THE BETHEL HERALD 25 £iiiiiiiiiic]iiiiimiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiic2iiiiiiiiiii!caiiiiiiiiiiiic]iiiiiiiiiiiicaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiic]iiiiiiiiiiii[3iiiiiiiiiiii2 I Academy Department 1 | “Trust in God and Work” | iiiiiiiiiiicaiiiiiiiiiiiicaiiiiiiiii.iiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiicaiiiiiiiiiiiicaiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiicaiitiiiiiiiiicaiiiiiiiiiiiicaiiiiiiiiiri! CLASS SONG D18 Words and Music by Ester dander The time is quickly drawing nigh When school-days dear are gone, When times of joy and sorrows, Arc but. an echoing song. Shall we forget the hours, That we have spent as one, And ouly look for prospects Till setting of the sun. Chorus “Carpe Diem” is our cry. Let it ring from earth to sky, Let it soar to realms unknown, With a message all its own! 0, let us not forget our aims, But always hold them dear, Keep alw ays on I lie sunny side When troublous times draw near For we are twenty-seven all, Who each one strives along, The paths of toil and trial With an ever cheery song Our Alma Mater good, we love, It stands for what Is right. It led us on the paths of truth And kept us in the light. We leave it now with saddened hearts To meet a world of care; Whatc’er may be our lot in time, Let B. A. be our share. CLASS HISTORY OF 1918 By Both E. Carlson Gustav A. Gustavson. The little province of Westerstad, Sk nc, Sweden, has become famous as the birthplace of our president, who first made his appearance in the world at that place Oct. 15, 1892. But finding Skft-ne too small a place for the development of his ambition, he came to the great America 1903 and settled down at Long Prairie, Minnesota, where he attended public school. Feeling the need or a higher and nobler education, he entered Bethel Academy in the fall of 1914. “He is little, but oh my” beware of opposing him in argument or being judged by him; it being his nature to excel in that work as is shown by his motto Be Yourself. His favorite study is “History and his favorite flower the red tulip. Fred Moberg. Like a beautiful dream he came into the world on the morning of De- cember 20, 1S89, in the city of Stockholm, Sweden. From there he journeyed with his parents, from one short-lived nestling place to another until the age of seventeen years, when he found himself in Leksand, having a deepseated conviction that Sweden had exhibited all its most beautiful scenery to him. So he jorneyed a erookei route thru parts of Germany, Denmark ond Norway over the Atlantic and across America, arriving at Kingsburg, California, on a fine May morning. After some years of varying experiences he decided to come to Bethel In 1915 and arrived in due time to be greeted by a fina blizzard, a long-lost friend of his. As a scholar he ranks among the best and has chosen as his favorite study “Anthropology” upon which he meditates between 12 P. M. THE SENIOR CLASS Top row—L. Juleen, Hazel Paulson, J. Orendain, Martha Anderson, D. Aspaas, EffieLindblom, A. L. Fredrikson. Second row—Olive Johnson, C. Carlson, Florence Erickson, G. A. Gustavson, EstherOlander, A. B. A'elson, Jeanette Sjoquist. Third row—G. R. Mellin, Ruth Carlson, E. Ledin, F. Moberg, Mildred Falk, 0. Magnuson. Bottom row—Hilda Lund, D. E. Nordquist, Lillian Osterberg, Wendella Joranson,Hazel Lundsten, Ax. Anderson, Jennie Skoglund. THE BETHEL HERALD 27 and 1 A. M. His favorite flower is the “Blue Violet” and the key to his success is found in his motto “Try Again.” Hazel Viola Paulson. On the 29tli of January 1898 there was a great rush and scurrying of feet at Rush Point, Minn., for it was on that day that Hazel bestowed her first smile upon the sad world. Here she attended a school which was located two and one-half miles from Rush City and enjoyed this walk immensely. She has also said that Rush Point is a place which she will always live thru the rest of her life, there being no sweeter place; for which we would like to know the reason why? She has chosen the Golden Rule as her motto, “Do unto others as they do unto you;” her favorite study is “Physiology,” but she has no favorite flower as she likes them all. Wendclla Joranson. Among the beautiful lakes and woods of Karlstad, Vastergot-land. Della was born July 6. 189(3. With the aim of being of worth to the world, she entered “folkskolan” and graduated therefrom in 1910 and in the spring of 1910 cccom panied by her mother and sisters she arrived at Minneapolis. Being an ambitious young girl she entered Hamilton public school, attending until the spring of 1912. After staying at various places she again resumed her studies in 1913, but this time at Bethel. However, she would again try high school, but with the result that she spent only one semester there, for Bethel proved to have too strong an attraction for her, so she returned in 1917. Her favorite study is Science”, and her favorite flower is the “White Water Lily,” while she has chosen as her motto “Pray and Go.” Juan C. Orendain. In the far distant isles of the Pacific where the flowers bloom so brightly and the birds sing so gaily, was born May 6, 1894 one of the world's great artsmen. Altho deprived of his parents while at the age of ten he finished his training at an American school and at the age of sixteen years began teaching in a Philippine public school and received a government scholarship in 1914. Always pushing forward, he become principal of a primary school the next year, but feeling the need of a larger and more tlioro education he entered the Iloilo High School, finishing three years. He now felt a desire to sec the great America which had given them their freedom, and therefore crossed the ocean and arrived at Bethel in the fall of 1917. That he has lived up to his motto, “Push Forward.,’ is readily seen from his success, and he is as pure as his favorite flower, “the Lily.” Olive Johnson. Olive began her life February 17. 1S98 at Clifton, Kansas with a song, and has continued to sing ever since. There among the simple country-folk, she was ever making their work lighter by her cheerful song. Having completed eight years of public school, she studied music for three years, thus learning to make the very ivory sing. However, during these years she longed for a broader education and with this as her aim she accompanied her sister to Bethel. Here she is continually spreading sunshine, where’er she goes with her cheerful and soul-inspiring song. She has lived up to her motto. “Serve to glorify God” by singing his praises always and at all times. She has chosen the “Calla Lily” as her favorite flower and German” as her favorite study. Hazel Vivian Limdstcn. As a whirlwind arousing all the neighbors, Hazel, the baby of the 1918 class, looked out upon the wide world for the first time October 20, 1900, near Waconia, Minn. Finding this a satisfactory place, she decided to stay, and entered a grammar school near by. Upon graduating from the grammar school, she entered the high at Waconia in the fall of 1914. Like many of the Seniors she decided to complete her high school course at Bethel. and prepare to become a worker for the Master on the home field, this desire doubtless being fostered by the teachings of her parents. Her motto, “Never leave till tomorrow what can be done today,” is well chosen, and of the many flowers she loves the “red carnation” best. Elmer V. Led in was born at Oak Park. Minn., May 2, 1900, where he quietly grew up. ever under the protection of the giant oaks. He finished his graded school work at Oak Park in 1914 and entered Bethel Academy the following year. While at Bethel, he has pursued his studies with a determination to gain success as may be seen from his motto “Now or Never.” His favorite flower Is the “red rose,” while of all the studies pursued he loves “History best. 28 BETHEL HERALD David E. Nordquist. On the shores of the Atlantic, in the city founded by our noble forefathers was born a wee babe July 7, 1900, who is destined to become one of the world’s greatest business men. Being an ambitious young lad he entered school at the age of five and completed the eighth grade when but thirteen years of age. It being his desire to enter the commercial world, he enrolled as a student of the Wilmington high school, having completed three years of this work, when he was sent as a delegate to the Swedish Baptist Conference at Minneapolis last September. While attending this he was convinced by his friends that it would be of more benefit to him to finish his course at Bethel Academy, and this we believe has proven itself, for e’en tho he must change his plan he is still the same ambitious lad as at five. He has chosen as his motto, “Never give up, for perseverance wins,” his favorite study is “mathematics” and tho he likes all flowers the “American Beauty” is his favorite. Esther A. Olamler. In the fair country of Portland, Oregon, where the last rose of summer had not faded nor the leaves turned red by December 17, 1893, Esther began to tune the hearts to singing. After a seven months’ stay at Portland she decided to see more of the world and therefore went to Mead, Nebraska; but this did not prove satisfactory, and in the course of fifteen years she had traveled east and west until again in Mead. In spite of attractions at Mead, she decided to leave the U. S. which she had served so faithfully and try Canada, but with the result that in 1915 she returned to the U. S., this time, however, to Minneapolis with the purpose of entering Bethel Academy. As is already known, she is very musical, making music out of the very rocks, and has shosen as her motto,“Be natural” (B'=|), which she intends to follow thruout life and take up a musical career. Her favorite flower is the “Lily of the Valley.” Lillian Hedvig Osterbcrg. On the first rare day of the year 1S9G, the farmers near Siren, Wisconsin were awakened at sunrise by the beautiful song of tho birds as they announced the arrival of a demure little lass. With a desire to become a school-ma’am, she entered the public school of Siren and finished at Spring Valley. Now feeling the call and need of teachers on the foreign field, she entered Bethel Academy in the fall of 1914, that she might prepare for her life's work. Her motto is very well adapted to her work, “If you hav something to do, do it.” Her love for the country is revealed in her liking of the “golden rod.” Arthur Benjamin Nelson On a bleak December morn 1892 our worthy steward first opened his eyes, in the city of Rockford, 111. He received the fundamentals of his education at the Brown public school, of Rockford, after which he spent a few years gaining some practical experience in work. But during these years he became aware- of the fact that in order to become an efficient worker in the Lord’s vineyard he needed to increase his knowledge, and it was with that aim in view that he entered Bethel in the fall of 1914. His motto, “Find out what God wants done, then do it,” is very appropriate to his work. His favorite flower is the “Wild Rose and favorite study “History.” Lawrence Sidney Julccn. May 4, 1S99, St. Anthony Park, St Paul, Minnesota was made famous as the birthplace of a great philosopher. When old enough he entered the public school and there spent eight joyous, carefree years, marred but by one event of illness. In tho fall of 1913 ho entered Bethel Academy in order that he might broaden liis knowledge of humanity and be better equipped to meet the battles of life. After remaining at home one year he resumed his studies at Bethel, with his motto, “Never Give Up,” constantly bofore him. His favorite study is “English,” while of all flowers the “Primrose” appeals to him most. Alfred L. Fredrickson. Where sorrow reigns or encouragement is needed, send hut for the gay lad who commenced life at Waster s, Sweden, September 28, 1S90. Having cheered many sorrowing hearts and performed deeds of kindness both at school and elsewhere, this lad arrived in United States 1910. He commenced the course in the Swedish Theological Seminary in 1912, that he in some measure might better accomplish the work set before him. Upon finishing this course in 1916 he entered Bethel Academy, That he will always be a humble servant is realized from his motto. “Neither to seek BETHEL HERALD 29 nor to spurn honors.” He has chosen as his favorite flower the Linnea Borealis” and as his best beloved study “History.” Hilda Lund. Hilda was born in Minneapolis, March 27, 1S93. Since then she has spent several years in the country, there receiving the rudiments of her education, thru the wise leadership of her teachers as well as the great teacher, nature. Nevertheless, like many girls before her, she returned to the city of Minneapolis, at the age of sixteen. But contrary to the experience of many other girls, Hilda found her Master during these years of work and thus her life work was revealed to her. But to be able to minister to the sick she needed a preparatory course such as that given at Bethel. Being true to her motto, “Trust in the Lord with all thy heart and in all thy ways, acknowledge Him, and Ho will direct thy paths,” she trusted her Master to lead her thru and therefore entered Bethel. Her favorite flower is the Bluebell.” Martha Linnea Anderson. In the most beautiful province of all Sweden, among the lakes and woodlands of Sddormanland, Martha first appeared upon the stage, December 2, 1S95, to play her part in the world’s drama. Here she spent fifteen happy years, gaining the esteem of many, but in spite of her many friends, she left her native country in 1910 and came to this promising land of ours. Since then she has made her stay at various places, but in 1913, she finally settled down at St. Paul to attend Bethel. Altho difficulties and obstacles have arisen to block her path, she has tried and succeeded splendidly in living up to her motto, “Follow the King.” That she intends to do this in her life work is seen by the fact that her favorite study is “Missions;” and let us not forget her favorite flower, the “Forget-me-not.” Conrad E. Carlson. No wonder that his mind was turned toward poetry, for he spent his first childhood among the rocks and rills of Sddormanland, Sweden, where he was horn January 2, 18S8. There while roaming thru the dark woods, following the brooks e’en to the green grassy meadows, he found ample material to make his mind poetical. Having finished the graded school in Sweden, he, like many others, journeyed across the Atlantic, across U. S. to the prairies of the Sunshine State, where he continued his studies. He entered Bethel, 1915. That he still loves his “fosterland” is revealed by his desire to study “Swedish.” His motto is “Ago quod agis,” and his favorite flower the “Daisy.” Mildred Evelyn Falk. When Mildred was horn April 29, 1S98, the people of Cambridge, Minn., declare that they had ne’er seen so beautiful a girl. Having completed the grammar school, with a wide knowledge of grammar than many others of her age, she entered high school at Cambridge. But in 1915 she was brought to the realization of the fact, that the greatest motive worth striving for is to glorify God. She now felt the need of a Christian education and therefore entered Bethel with the intention of preparing for a commercial career, knowing that she could even thus serve humanity. Her motto is “Plan your work, then be persevering in working your plan;” her favorite flower is the “Red Rose.” Florence Erickson was horn in the midst of the great forests of Minnesota, in the city of Brainerd, Minn., June 20, 1900. There she has grown up to a beautiful woman whose history is short but this is natural for she is not yet very old. Like the rest of the Senior Class, she has also been an ambitious person. With a thirst for education she entered the public schools at Brainerd at an early age, after which she entered Bethel Academy. True to her motto: “Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone,” she is always happy and gay, but loves to study, especially “History.” Her favorite flower is the “Daffodil.” David Aspass. Svea, Minnesota will ever be remembered as the birthplace of our great athlete Dave, who first revealed himself on a farm near Svea, July 28, 1893. After having completed the work of the grade schools, he pursued a year’s study in the commercial course at the Willmar Seminary. But having a desire to travel, he also realized that he must increase his knowledge and therefore came to Bethel. His motto, “Multurn in Parvo,” is well chosen for it is the little things that bring the greatest results. That he will some day become a scientist is readily believed for his favorite study is Physics” and his favorite flower the “Red Carnation.” 30 BETHEL HERALD George Romeo Mcllin. The 12th of January. 1900, was an important day for St. Cloud. Minn., for on that day a sturdy boy was presented to (he great world power of the west. Having hitched his wagon to a star, by making it his ambition to become president of U. S., he entered the Model school, completing his course in 1914. He then moved with his parents to Minneapolis, Minnesota, here to enter the East High School, finishing two years' work. Bethel was then recommended to him as a more efficient school, so he decided to complete his high school course at that instituton. Ilis motto is Enthusiasm and Ambition and his most beloved flower is the Tulip.” Jeanette Sjoquist. It was not strange to hear that all the province of Medelpad. Sweden became alarmed at the news of the birth of so great a suffragette as was born April 26, 1S97. Thinking that she could be of more influence in America, she crossed the stormy sea and the wide country of Canada, arriving at Alberta. Canada. But like many others, she decided that U. S. offered greater opportunities than Canada, and she therefore came to Roseau, Minn, for a few years. She commenced school here but being deprived of her mother she was obliged to finish at Badger. After having tried various high schools with no satisfaction she arrived at Bethel in the fall of 1916. and is now a true supporter of Bethel. Axel A. Anderson was born sometime during the year of 1895, in Helsingland, Sweden, where he attended the public schools of Sweden. However, the land of the midnight sun did not have room for such an ambitious lad; he therefore accompanied his parents to U. S. in 1904, settling down at Cambridge. Minn. Choosing as his motto, Dare and Win,” which he kept constantly before, he decided that in order to win he must increase his education, and therefore pursued his studies for five years at a school in Cambridge, after which he entered Bethel Academy. His favorite study is Mathematics” and his favorite flower is the Lily of the Valley, the emblem of purity. Jennie Skogluml was born on a cold wintry day, January 4, 1898 in Mora, Minn. Sho grew up on a farm nearby, into a beautiful young woman, fair as the flower she loves so well, namely the Violet.” She gradua- ted from the public schools of Mora 1911, after which she spent four years at home. It was during these four years that Jennie realized that in order to become a school-ma’am she needed more education and consequently she is a good student at Bethel Academy. Her motto is To he. rather than to seem to be,” and she is diligent in gaining a clear knowledge of English. Oscar Magnuson arrived in St. Paul, November 12, 1S98, never leaving this city. He received the fundamentals of his education at the Erickson school of St. Paul. Since then Mr. Magnusoii has had a broad experience, having finished three years of the high school work at the Johnson High School; he has worked for Noyes Bros. Cutler and at the same time pursued his studies in evening classes at the Mechanic Arts High School. During the past year he worked for the St. Paul Foundry Co. and has also been an industrious student at Bethel. His favorite study is History” and of the flowers he loves the Forget-me-not” best. His motto is a part of him, Never Give Up.” Effie Undblom was born December 27, 1S9S, at Svea City, Iowa, a girl destined to become the foster-parent of coming generations. Constantly under the tender care of a loving mother, Effie grew up into a modest young woman. Upon graduating from the grade school she directed her footsteps to Bethel, there to become a conscientious student. In the year 1916 her parents removed to their present home at St. Paul, that Effie might more and more devote her time to the pursuance of her studies. Her motto is, As we journey thru life, let us live by the way,” while her favorite flower is the beautiful “Daisy.” It util E. Carlson was born on the 9 th day of September, 1S99, somewhere in the mountainous and meager province of Sm land, Sweden. In March, 1900 her family crossed the ocean wild and wide to make its homo at Cottonwood, Minn. After two years there the family removed to its present home at Willmar, Minn., where Ruth grew up and attended, public school eight happy, carefree years. In 1913 she entered Willmar High School and completed the studies of one year. After remaining at home the ensuing year, she resumed her studies at THE BETHEL HERALD 31 Willmar H. S., where she applied herself to learning until the fall of 1917, when she decided to come to Bethel. Her character is firm and her personality generally pleasing and evidently attractive. Somewhat seriously, but not unkindly, she looks on all the world. Like her “landsman,” Linnd, she loves flowers, but the “American Beauty” most. Her favorite study is “History” and her motto and aim is to “Live for Christ and others.” - F. M. PROPHECY, CLASS OF 191S By F. Mo berg Dr. Gust Gustavson shifted to a more comfortable position in his chair, eased his carefully creased trousers over the knees, and asked: “Say, Fredrikson, do you remember what day this is. “You bet I do,—it’s Wednesday.” “Yes, sure. It is also the day before Thursday! But is that all you can remember! Don’t you know that this is the 2Stli day of May, 1938—the Twentieth Anniversary of our Graduation!!!” The little man seemed very indignant and spoke with such velocity that his long, black beard shook in the tempest, while a little dog, which had slept at Fredrikson’s feet, slunk away in terror to the remotest corner of the porch. This outburst of wrath did, however, have no effect on its object, whose only answer was the hearty laugh of a fat man. What might have been said further will never be known, for at that moment a charming woman of about 40 came out on the porch. On her arm was a tray and she was heralded by the vivifying fragrance of good coffee. Soon the three were seated around a little table, chatting pleasantly of life in Los Angelos and of Fredrikson’s work there, as well as of Gustavson’s just completed travels in Africa and the Orient. “It was,” said Gustavson, “in Java I began to drink coffee. Wliilo on the island I visited Florence Erikson at her coffee plantation, and she insisted that I taste some of her famous product, with the result that I have been in love with it ever since. I tell you, it was fine, and so was everything else around there, although the climate seemed just a little damp for me. Her plantation is located on a plateau, with densely wooded mountains towering above, and a checkered plane of cane and rice-fields extending below. Florence, who was a jolly as ever, chided me for my beard, which, she said, made me look like a picture of Father Abraham, and bade me greet all her friends.” “Thanks for the greeting,” laughed Fredrikson. “If you happen to run over there again soon, just give her my compliments and say that I think her difinition of some people’s looks, very fine and striking. But go ahead. Tell us some more.” “You can say whatever you please about my looks, but I am at least no rolly-poly, like som people I know.-----------Anyway I knocked about in parts af Africa first, and way down in the tropical forests of Belgian Congo, I found Janette Sjoquist doing missionary work among the Negroes. She is conducting a school and chapel in a little town named Lulauburg, and doing splendid work. According to her own statement, she simply loves the black people now, and I am sure that they admire her, although their admiration is mixed with a respect bordering on fear; for she can scold them something fierce, when they do not behave as she wants them to. “From Africa I crossed over to India, and came, in the course of my travels, to Benares, where I found Martha Anderson as head nurse in a Christian hospital, built on a hill overlooking the Ganges river and the many heathen temples on its bauks. Martha was glad to see me (although she did not know me at first) and said that she liked the work and had great hopes for the future of Benares and India.” “Well, well,” mused Mrs. Fredrikson, “to 32 THE BETHEL HERALD Faculty and Students of Bethel J-.t think that Martha should become a nurse; and In India. I know that she had no such dreams, when we were small, she and I. — Have some more coffee, Mr. Gustavson. I am afraid that it is not very good, but—.” “No, thank you. Mrs. Fredrikson. The coffe is very good, but I can not-possibly drink any more. Three cups is my limit.” Here the attention of the parly was attracted by a near tragedy in the street. A heavily loaded truck came around the corner at a high rate of speed, and was prevented from colliding with a passing trolley-car only by a sudden appliance of the emer-ency-brakes. That reminds me,” said Gustavson, “of a funny experience I had in India, when I was going on a through train from Bombay te Benares. We were running along at a pretty fast clip, when all of a sudden the whistle began to shriek and the brakes ground the cars to a stop. Leaning out thru the window I saw an immense elephant, mounted by a white man, standing in the middle of the track. As I looked the man slid off and boarded the train, while a couple of natives came out of the bushes and loosened the poor brute, who had been chained to the rails. As the panic stricken monster felt himself free, he just gave one trumpet call and set off; and, I bet, he is going yet. But who do you think the man was?—Well, it was David Nordquist. He was out seeing the world, he said, and now he particularly wanted to see Benares in a hurry, so, knowing that the limited would not stop for him, he stopped it. The conductor promised that he would have a chance to see Benare, all right, and many other things and places as well.” “What did they do to him? Do you know?” “Oh. I don’t think they did anything, for when I came to Singapore, he had been there before me. He was given a write-up in Lillian Osterburg's paper—The Singapore Times,—under the heading, ‘A Distinguished Visitor’. What beats me is how he was able to meet Lillian. I troed for two days but did not have any luck. She was always out on the trail of news; still she missed ME—the greatest news in town. Anyway I learned that her paper is a paying proposition; and of course I knew before that she had written and published several widely read travel-sketches in book form. On the Philippine Islands I was entertained by our old friend Juan Orendain, now Principal of a native university in Manila, where he is, as I heard, doing splendidly. He seemed also very happy, and he ought to be, for he has a fine wife, a good job, an excellent reputation, and can see the fruits THE BETHEL HERALD 33 idemy and Theological Seminary of his labor grow in the lifes of inteligent, Christian young men and women. From Manila I sailed to the land of flowers—Japan, where i moved about considerably and was impressed by the alertness of its people, while I thoroly enjoyed the quaint beauty of its scenery. Hilda Lund showed me about in her kingdom and made me acquainted with a lot of its important personages, who were, indeed, glad to meet a friend of their great and noble-hearted missionary. Hilda does not talk much about herself, but still it was easy for me to see that she has accomplished much good over there. She seemed to be quite cheerful and content. Over in Hongkong, I had the good fortune to come in contact with an American, recently from the interior. He told me of meeting one of our schoolmates in Thian Shang. The name he gave was not exactly the one we were familiar with at our class-meetings. but from his description I knew that Olive Johnson is still like her old, pleasant self. From his enthusiastic praise, I gathered that she is doing a great missionary work among the Chinese, ably assisted in this by her husband. After spending a long enough time in China to become familiar with its smells, I set off for home, happy to have seen so many of my classmates prosper, but still more glad to see soon my family and good old Chicago again.” I suppose”, broke in Fredrikson, “that you have not heard what has happened in Chicago recently?” “No. I haven't heard a thing. What is it? “Why, David Aspaas became Mayor at the last election; so now you will have two people to help you make the state and city clean.” “Well, well! Aspaas came into office this time. Still it was not unexpected. He has been going ahead steadily for some time. I presume we still have the same Governor in 111?” “Sure. 'Mr. Della Goranson’, as my wife calls him, is still in office, and a fine man he is. The people like him exceedingly, but of course his wife likes him more.” At this moment Mrs. Fredrikson excused herself and left to see about supper, while the two classmates remained to talk about old friends. “Have you heard how Axel Anderson is doing nowadays?” continued Fredrikson “I saw him last when I sailed from New York. You know he has a big church there. He and his little bit of a wife, accompanied me to the steamer, after I had been royally entertained in their splendid home. Their smallest babe is named Axel and is getting to be a cute little man by now. 34 THE BETHEL HERALD While in New York I also met another of our schoolmates. In need of some traveling clothes I went to a big department store on Fifth Avenue, and who do you think is the owner of it?—Well, it is Mildred Falk. As soon as I found this out, I went to the office, and there she was. A little taller and plumper than of old, but otherwise like she used to be—the same weighty brow and the same light, shaking voice. “You didn't happen to meet Conrad Carlson in New York, did you? “No, I did not know he was there.” “Well, he is—has been for some time. Ho wants to be near the publishers. You know that he and Hazel Lundsten are our greatest writers. Conrad is writing flowery poetry that you can buy anywhere, if you have the price—it is no cheap stuff, I can tell you. Hazel has ensconced herself somewhere in the California hills and is turning out short stories by the hundreds. They say that she is coining money on it.” “I had heard something like it, but you know that I do not have the esthetic taste for poetry or fiction. The other writer of our class I am thoroly acquainted with, however. History has always been my favourite study, and I have lately gleaned a lot of it from Ruth Carlson’s works. Do yo know, 1 nearly fell over when I saw her two years ago. She looked so imperious. She had the commanding air of a Rameses, not distracted at all by her new-won rotundity. No wonder that she takes her audiences by storm, when lecturing. “I have heard that she is to lecture to the students of the University of Minnesota next. That will make her, too, a teacher like Arthur Nelson and Oscar Magnuson, both instructors at Bethel University. Arthur is teaching the art of drawing, while Oscar is endeavoring to pound Higher Mathematics into the heads of his pupils.” “Yes, and then we have one more teacher in our class. Effic Lindblom is doing fine as Principal of the High School in Rolfe, la. The last time I saw her she had forgotten all about bashfulness, but still retained all of her old modesty. She is a very good looking woman and it is a wonder to me that she is not married yet.” “Oh, well, she is not the only one. There is Esther Olander, for instance, still unmarried, although besieged from many quarters. She gave one of her concerts in Berkeley Amphitheatre a couple of weeks ago. I went to hear her, and believe me, she played some. That old piano just moaned and groaned, sang and screamed, as it seemed to my unsophisticated ears, but, when she was done, the thirty thousand people present made the air and surrounding hills vibrate with their applause. Some concert, believe me!” “She is making barrels of money, I understand, and is one of our rich class-mates. There are others tho. George Mellin, for instance. His perfume factory, in Florida, is just making the money roll his way. That new method he invented and patented made him ruler of the world’s perfume and fruit extract business. To the victor belong the spoils, said Xenophon, and as a result wo have to eat the make-believe lemon pies. Then we also have Lawrence Juleen, owning a large shoe factory in St. Paul. He is said to manufacture the best shoes in the U. S. and wide advertising makes his line known everywhere. I have a pair of his shoes on now, and so have you, I see. “Sure. I wouldn’t wear anything else, they are so easy on my corns. But you talked about our rich men and forgot Elmer Ledin —the San Francisco banker. How large his fortune is nobody knows, but he certainly has a great influence in the business world. His utterances are often quoted in the leading newspapers, and many are guided by them. “That is right, I believe I saw something like that in the Call yesterday. There was also a long article about a lady named Jennie Skoglund, who, they said, is a fruit farmer in the Santa Clara valley. I just wonder if she could be our Jennie? “You bet you, that is just who it is! She has a whole section planted iu peach, apricot and almond-trees. She is a master in the art of fruit-farming too. You ought to see her farm in early March, when all the trees are blooming. Then it is a veritable sea of pink andi white. Sweet odors fill the air and render it almost soporific. Or you ought to be there in early August, when tho same trees are loaded with golden or rosy-cheeked fruit. A sight for the gods, indeed. There she lives and rules, and thither I and my family are sometimes invited for a period of rest.” BETHEL HERALD 35 “Wasn’t there some one else too? Oh, yes. Fred Moberg. You con’t happen to know where he is, do you?” “He—! Xo, I should say not. He was lost a few years ago and has not been heard of since. I wonder if---------.” But at that moment the two on the porch were disturbed by the sound of many voices, accompanied by the rush of feet, emerging from the interior of the house. The front door was banged open, and a band of children appeared, the smallest one shouting: “Papa! Papa! Supper is ready and Mama wants you to come in and eat right away!” “Hush. hush. Alfred. Papa can hear you,” Fredrikson admonished, and turning to Gus-tavson he added, “We’d better go in and eat then. It wouldn’t do to let Mama wait, besides it is soon time for church. There you will meet one more of our class-mates, Ha- zel Paulson. I am sure that she will be there. She is the Chief of Police in Los Angeles, you know. After she had been in office for some time the city became so orderly that she now has very little to do and therefore finds time to come to my church even on week-days. Come on now, and we will sec what mother has for us.” “Thank you,” answered Gustavson rising, while he straightened his beard with a pocket-comb. Do you know these children of yours remind me of my own, whom I have not seen for so long. While in Hongkong I got a letter from little Gustav, begging me to come home soon and see his new rocking-horse. It was the first letter he has ever written, and of course his hand had been guided by Mama, but anyway, you know how nice it feels to see those first sprawling letters of one’s own little boy.” THE COMMERCIAL CLASS Top row—Vernie Skoglund, Oliver Olson. Oscar Carlbcrg. Waldrin Broman, Arthur Okeson, Lawrence Julcen, Richard Lundquist, Paul Ahlstrand. Middle row—Spurgeon Jorgenson, Eleanor Morrison, Cecelia Sundquist, Anna Leid-felt, May Ryberg, Cora Clay, David Nordquist, Enoch Johnson. Bottom row—Mildred Falk, Eleanor Bonde, Ruth Peterson, Mabel Nyquist, Gertrude Eckman, Margaret Turnquist, Esther Mastrud. 36 BETHEL HERALD COMMERCIAL CLASS PROPHECY By E. Listen, my friends, and you shall hear Of each commercial student’s future career. Waldron Broman, our noble president, On an ostrich ranch will be a resident. • t Cecelia Sundqufst, so quiet and demure, In the Ford Offices will feel safe and secure. Eleanor Morrison in the years to come, Will teach a class of only one. Anna Leidfelt, a Bethel supporter, Will make a first-class court reporter. Eleanor Bondc, our commercial queen, Instructor of our department will reign supreme. i Mabel Nyquist, so stately and calm, Will be happier than ever with her spouse on a farm. v Oliver Olson’s future we must enhance He’ll be a flier o’er the fields of France. Ruthie Peterson, a dear little lass, A teacher of type as the years roll past. Lawrence Juleen the Bodies will scare, A soldier in khaki when he fights “Over there.” � Margaret Turnquist, so little and sweet, In ’Frisco will land as a housekeeper neat. We know not yet what Ahlstrand will do, But suspect he’ll enlist in the flying corps too. M. R. Richard Lundquist so brave and bold On a plantation in Texas will gain plenty of gold. Carlberg Jorgenson farmers they'll be, To help feed the Allies that vict’ry we’ll see. Esther Mastrud we surely must mention, In England she’ll speak on the conservation question. When we look towards the east, with a smile we see Skoglund in the Senate at Washington, D.C. Mildred Falk, our loved and cheery pet, Hearts and minds of men will turn, a suffragette. Having helped push democracy over the banks of the Rhine, Enoch Johnson will knock off Wilhelm’s old crown. Dave Nordquist, a lieutenant of our dear Uncle Sam, Our flag on the soil of the Kaiser will plant. Art Okcson will feel he has ne’er reached his goal. Until he has found what’s at the end of the North Pole. Cora Clay stump speeches for Wilson will make. For our next presidential election a candidate. Eckman, 0 Eckman, we do cheer for thee, A nurse for our sailor boys on the blue sea. OCR COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT By Anna B. Ryberg, B. C. Commercial work, as a distinct depart- necessarily begin on a small scale. “Great ment, was introduced into Bethel Academy things have small beginnings.” We are glad during the school year 1916-1917. to say that the enrollment during the second The enrollment during the first year was year has shown a marked increase. Twenty-comparatively small. But a department in five young men and women have been regu-a school, like any line of business, must larly enrolled. Tills does not include a BETHEL HERALD 37 large number of students from the Academy who are taking one or more subjects each in the Commercial Department. It Is interesting to note the states from which these Commercial students have come. Nineteen have come from our own state, two from Iowa, and one from each of the following states: Wisconsin, Nebraska, Michigan and Delaware. Six students have registered for the bok-keeping course, two for the shorthand and typewriting course, and seventeen for the combination bookkeeping and shorthand course. This is an opportune time to pursue commercial subjects. Never before has there been such a demand for stenographers and bookkeepers, and it is probable that the demand will continue to increase. As the young men are drafted into Uncle Sam's service, vacancies occur which must be filled from the ranks of those who are being trained along specific lines of work. Here, then, is a chance for qualified young men and women to serve their country by “doing their bit stenograpliically. Welcome to the Bethel Academy Commercial Department. TVIVEL Ay Prof. Adolf Olson. Att vi leva i cn av otro och tvivel uppfylld tid, ir allom val bekant. Att tvivla anses av m ngen sisom fbrsta steget till kunskap och sisom ett bevis pi lardom och bildning. Vilkon dirskap! Otro och tvivel aro val ett out, en negativ faktor, som aldrig istad-kommit nigonting i varlden. “Och han gjor-de icke dar m nga krafter for deras otros skull”. Men “detta ar den seger, som liar dvervunnit varlden, vir tro’ Otron ar val liuvudsakligen den samma Overallt, men antager dock olika former. S ledes kunna vi skilja pi otro, sisom vi finna den i skolor, talarcstolar och tidnings-pressen och sisom den ter sig bland de obil-dade massorna, och speciellt bland vira da-gars socialister. Otron och tvivlct finna vanligen sin grur.d i mar.niskans hogmod. Redan i Edens skb-na hem borjade miinniskan soka sjalv fram-for Gud, och i dag sittes det manskliga, av synden forvanda och begransade, fornuftet till domare over Gud och bans ord, sorgligt nog aven av man och kvinnor, som bara Jesusnamnet pi sina lappar. Man avgudar det minskliga snillet med alia dess jatte- verk pi vetandets omride; man dyrkar det skapadc framfor Skaparen. I sina studier stoter den vetgirige studenten mihanda pi det som bans fornuft ej kan besgripa, — si-dant som kanske stir i skeubar eller verk-lig strid med den gudomliga uppenbarelsen. I stdllct for att di i ddmjukhet boja sig in-for (lens ord, i vilken “alia visdomens och kunskapens skatter aro fordolda , sitter man sig till domare over detta ord och bor-jar tvivla pi allt, som fdrst ndet ej maktar fatta. Likt den lille pojken, som tror sig veta mer an fadren, vill man mastra Gud och ej erkanna nigon annan auktoritet an (let minskliga fornuftet. Den odmjuke lar-jungen, som liogre ar. den manskliga ve-tenskapen med alia dess snilleblixtar och tankedjup och underbara upptackter aktar sin “moders bibel” och den (lari framstill-de Forsonaren, “for judarne en forargelse och for grekerna en dirskap” — han, saga vi, skall cj mycket besvaras av tvivel. Det ria gudsforakt, som pitraffas bos den stora mangden ocli som nippeligen kan kallas tvivel, grundar sig till stor del pi den for socialismen si bctecknande matcrialis- 3S BETHEL HERALD tiska varldsiskidningen. Att skapa sig en himmel pi jorden. ctt arbetarnas broder-skap, ett oberoende av kapitalisten, en himmel utan Kristus, oberoende av den Evige, — allt detta anses for livets lidgsta goda. Minget tvivel vilar pa blotta inbil In ingen. d. v. s. man inbillar sig, att man ar en tviv-lare, emedan del ar modernt att tvivla, erne-dan ens lararc cllcr studentkamrater tvivla, emecan man mojligen skullc anscs for efterbliven och ensidig om man vigade tro pi liela bibeln sisom Guds uppenbarade ord. Men i sjalva verket sitter dock den gaiula goda barnatron kvar, ehuru den inbillade, fegc tvivlaren ej vigar erkanna det, utan hellre skyltar med sin “svara tvivel”. Ingen sant bildad manniska forblir en tvivlare. Har tu markt, att vira dagars bogie kritici och skeptiker aro forvinande rika pi okunnighet i den biista av alia boc-ker. den som innehar framsta rummet i varldslltteraturen? Sann bildning miste val omfatta aven det adlaste i manniskan, hen-nos lijarta. Fi bibelns sanningar genom-tranga forstind, kansla och vilja, si gives intet rum for tvivel, Atminstone ej for en langre tid, utan segerglad fir den arlige tvivlaren utropa: Min herre och min Gud”. Den som skryter mod sitt tvivel, skryter med sin egen okunnighet. Den som fbrkas-tar det Gucs ord, som det i tiden hegransa-de niiinniskofornuftet ej kail fatta, visar blott allt for val, att ban besjalas av det shine, som gar fore fall. Gud stir emot de hdgfardiga, men de ddmjuka givor ban nid”. LaRKRoSTER I MA.T Z. Topelius 0 du In in in iga In ml! 0 du skuggande skog! 0 du Aug i din iilskllga vAr! Ljuv iir rosornas riist. Jag lorn i miner den nog. Och jag liljornas lojeii fdrstAr. 0 du vanliga vik Med din spcglande sky, Med din silvcromstralande strand! 1 din glininmnde glans Itunor ran das och fly, Jag deni liiser i lugnet ibland. 0 du scglaiulc sran, 0 du singare siill, Du som sjunger i skiinramle sjd! 1 din sang iir ej sorg, Och ditt kvill har en kviill; Mina sorger din sang skall fdrstro. GAr en rind over vAg, over grumliga grand, over boljorna brusar en by, Da ler varsol pa vik, Stillar stormen pa stnnd, Och de fladdramle fliiktarnn fly. Ty var vinter har var, Och ett liopp har var host, Ocii all niidnatt i inorgon fdrgar. Jag rill tro pA en sol Och pA rosornas rdst Och pa iingarnas alskliga var. EX HJXLTEMODIG HAXRLIXG Av IV. G. Holinberg. “Kom, John, skola vi gi till marknaden och roa oss en stuiul,” sade Per till en av sina skolkamrater on oftermiddag. “Ja, det skulle val kunna gi an,” tyckte John, “men varfor cj inbjuda Frans och Lars all fdlja med. Ju flera vi aro i sall-skapet, desto trevligare blir det. “Ja, garna for mig, svarade Per. John och Per funno sina vanner och for-mic'de deni att fdlja med. Muntra och gla-da, begivo de sig ivag. Xu hdllo de livligt samtal med varandra. an sjongo de en sing. De voro ofta tillsammans, dcssa fyra, och voro fasta vanner. John, Per och Frans voro dock soner till rika foraldrar, di T.ars diiremot var en fattig ankas son. Det var ickc utan, att de rika ynglingarna ibland lit den fattige ynglingen forsti detta, men den fattige insig sin stallning, hade ett forlit-ande sinnelag och hade overseende med sina tanklosa kamrater, si att de voro de bista vanner. Under det att de fortsatte sin vag, sigo de kommande emot dem en ildrig kvinna. Pi lingt avstind kunde de se huru bojd bon var. Med stapplande steg kom hon emot dem, haltande pi ctt besynnerligt satt, vil-ket tedde sig lojligt for de tre rika yngling- BETHEL HERALD 39 arna. Till skam m ste det erkannas, att de borjade gbra narr av den stackars halta kvinnan och liarma kennes g ng. De talade oforskamt om hennes tarvliga utseende, och nar lion kom narmare och de markte hennes vridna anletsdrag, skrattade de ndstan i hennes ansikte. Under allt detta gyckel var Lars tyst. Han harmadcs over dcras oforskamda hand-lingssatt, och hans sjalvbeharskning prova-des till det yttersta. Han Yisste, lftngt in-nan lion hann fram till dem, vem kon Yar, och lian undrade: “Skall jag visa dcssa d r-aktiga gossar, att jag kanner henne, eller skall jag forbi utan att balsa?” Bn svar strid utkiimpades i gossens in re. Hans kog-niod ville g rna taga dverkanden, men lian overvann det till sist. Han sprang fram, slog sina armar omkring hennes hals, kyss-te henne onit och viskade nftgot i hennes ora, vilket gjorde att hennes ansikte str lade ay gladje. Di sade han till henne: “Kom, jag vill presentera dig for mina vanncr.” “John, Peter och Frans, jag har den stora gladjen presentera for eder mill alskade och viirderade moder. De rika ynglingarna visste ej vad att gora. Alla rodnade, och hade jordcn oppnat sig och uppslukat dem, skulle de ej onskat nil-got liiillre. “Jag tackar for sailskapet, sade Lars, jag skall folja med mor. Vi traffas vid sko-lan i morgon.” BLIVANDE “PIUSTER” (Tillagnad prof. Adolf Olson vid “M. S. A’s” uppvaktnmg i hans hem.) Av Conrad Carlson Stilla uti nftonstundon Hdres sangarns melodi, Ej han iir av sorger hundcn, Ej av nagot bryderi. Ej han liter stiimman ljuda, Lyssna till hans ordalag; Nagot gott lian vill dig bjuda — Det finns gott av manga slag. Hit vi konimit denna afton For att hUlsa pa en stund Hos var kiirc broder Olson, Han iir alskviird jorden rund. Vi, en skara av studenter, Skola “priister” bli mcd tid. Ingcn vet vad nnnan tiinker — Franigsing finns pa jorden vid. “Prhstcr” mi liar bli med tiden, Som mcd ord av stormens makt Skola kiinipa beta striden, Su att satan giver akt. Kliidd i ordcts vapcnrashling, Tager man till andcns spjut. Si att ondskans liela fiistning Hrytes ned med brak och tjut. Ondskans makt skall en gang raniln, Skall for alltid planas nt: Fridsbasunen skall oss sanila, l)a skall striden vara slut, Tid det ta’r att bygga stiidcr, Ja, det tager manga da’r. • Barnet sig i tanken gliider, En gang bliva stor som far. Varjc pojk som “priistP skall bliva Haste umlcrvisning fa. Haste liira tala, skriva, Ocli att riitt. med armen sla; Haste siinka, soja stiimman, Dundra till son isknns knnll: Hur den yngstc salt i kliimnian, Da med svin ban gick i vail. Ut mcd sanningcn at alia. Spar cj synd hos var’och en; Lit Gmls bmlskap kraftigt skalla. Tills det skiljer miirg och ben. Broder Olson, mcd sin ledning Under vintcrn, som har gatt, Har ©ss givit fdrbcrcdning, Som skall liinda mycket gott. Tack, var broder, ej vi gliimma Skall din kiirlek till oss hiir; VI 1 lijiirtat det skall gomnia. Tills vi motas ovan (liir. 40 BETHEL HERALD MINISTERIAL STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION The Ministerial Students’ Association of B. A. has during the past school-year followed practically the same curriculum as in previous years. At our meetings we have received varied instructions on the hows and whats” of preaching. Our beloved Dr. Sandcll, who had been the teacher of our Association several years, was present at the first meeting of the year. He was loth to part with his boys,” and we were certainly sorry to see him leave us; but God had so ordained it to be, and it had to be thus. We will never forget the last words of his, when he admonished us all to be true to our Master and the Gospel we have been called to preach. May God help us to fulfil our deceased teacher’s last wish! Prof. Adolph Olson was chosen to succeed Dr. Sandell as our teacher. We were fortunate to get such a capable successor. He has given us several lectures and instruction in homiletics. Besides our regular meetings we have had two others of a different nature. Last Fall together with the Seminary students we had a farewell meeting for Dr. Sandell in the home of Prof. Gustafson. Last week we had a surprise-party on our teacher, Prof. Olson. The Association has a membership of twenty-three. The majority of these expect to preach the gospel during the summer. Some of our members have also preached on Sundays during the school-term. The newly elected officers of the Association for next year are as follows: President—Emil T. Carlson. Vice President—Eric N. Lindholm. Secretary—Oscar Ekstrom. Treasurer—Emil Nordlund. One of our members, Harold Martinson, is now in Camp Dodge, training for military service. M. C. H. ALPHA BETA The Alpha Beta Society met Tuesday, May 7, and elected the following officers for the next year: President—Gordon Hasselblad. Vice President—E. N. Lindholm. Secretary—Olive Martine. Vice Secretary—Lillian Lind. Treasurer—Alice Edwards. Pianist -Arthur Erickson. Chorister—Herbert Peterson. Sergeants-at Arms—Martin C. Hamlin and W. G. Holmberg. E N. L Sec’y. MISSIONARY BAND The yearly business meeting was held May 4th, electing new officers for next year. They arc as follows: President—August Berg. Vice President—Alice Peterson. Secretary—Emil Carlson. Vice Secretary—Hilda Edwards. Treasurer—Lillian Lind. Pianist—Carolyn Carlson. Song Leader—W. F. Holmberg. Sergeant-at-Arms—Emerie Gustavson. Con. C. ATHENAFANS The Athenaean girls met for their last meeting this school year on Thursday, May 9th. The meeting was the best attended for a long time, there being twenty-two members present. The following officers were elected to serve during the coming year: President—Olive Martine. Vice President—Caroline Carlson. Secretary—Vernice Holmquist. Treasurer—Lillian Lind. Pianist—Gladys Hedman. Sergeant-at-Arms—Jennie Anderson. Marion Hagstrom, Alice Peterson and Caroline Carlson were elected to serve on the executive committee with the president and secretary. Hazel Lundsten, Sec’y. BETHEL HERALD 41 THE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS Standing: Alice Peterson, Lillian Osterberg, Hilda Lund, Marie Rovik, Wen del la Jo-ranson. Miss Olivia Johnson, Carolyn Carlson, Olive Johnson, Hulda Bjorklund, Malvina Johnson, Martha Anderson. Sitting: Aug. Berg, Herbert Peterson, Juan Orendain, Oscar Gunnarfeldt, Oscar Mag-nuson. STUDENT VOLUNTEERS Officers for the next school-year are as follows: President—Oscar Gunnarfeldt. Vice President—Alex Hulbert. Secretary and Treasurer—Carolyn Carlson. Mission Committee—Aug. Berg. Melvina Johnson and Marie Rovik. SYEA Den litterara fdreningen Sveas moten ha under det forflutna skol ret varit utemor-dcntligt val bcsdkta av s val studenterna som utomst ende. Atta moten hava h llits sedan skolSrets borjan. och annu ett mote ar att viinta innan skolhrets slut. Vallyckadc program hava presterats av den svensktalande och svensk studerande eleverna. De hava visat oss. att det svenska sprftket har i Amerika. sft avlagset fr n fosterjorden, annu icke fdrlorat silt rena, klingande valljud. P foreningens viignar frambara vi v rt hjarligaste tack till alia dem, som i r.iigon m n varit behjalpliga att upphoja st mnin-gen pa vara moten, och till v r lidgt varde- rade kritikus, professor Olson samt besok-ande vanner. Till tjansteman att tjhna under nastkom-mande hr ha valts som foljer: Oidforande—Alex Hulbert. Vice ordforande—Harold Ericson. Sekreterare—Herbert Peterson. Vice sekreterare—Astrid Palm. Kassdr—Carolina Carlson. Pianist—Alice Peterson. Sangledaro—Harold Ericsson. Revisorer—Eric Lindholm och Carolina Carlson. A foreningens vagnar, Harold Ericsson, sekr. SENIOR-JUNIOR EXCURSION Monday morning, the 6th of May, greeted us with a frown and an occasional drizzle of rain. Nevertheless a number of Seniors and Juniors were not daunted by the aspect of the day, but set out on a previously arranged excursion to the country. The first leg of the journey was made by trolley to Excelsior, from whence the frolicsome group of 21 walked to Hazel Lundsten’s home, 42 BETHEL HERALD Sunny Hill Farm, about 10 miles farther away. The road wound on and on between an endless chain of lakes, thru blooming applo orchards, rolling fields and stately woods, now clad for Spring. Whenever our eyes strayed to the roadside they were met by the beauty of modest wild flowers and green things. Even the weather turned out to be ideal. The last stragglers arrived at our destination about 2 p. m., tired but happy, and were greeted by those who had come before and by the open-hearted welcome of our hosts, the Lundsten family. The house and the whole farm, including a small lake and boat, were ours for the day, we were told; and we made use of the property as far as our Jaded condition enabled us. As we arrived the feminine members of our host’s family took one look at us. What they saw I am not able to tell, but I do know that they straightway flew to work, as if a dozen lives depended on it, and that a plentiful and most exel-lcnt repast was ready for us in short order. There was—well, never mind what, but we had come to the land of milk and honey at last. Filled with satisfaction and a good meal, we tried to play a while but did most of it in a reclining position. After that we ate again, and began to think of home, not because we wished to leave, but because we must. At this juncture the thoughtful kindness of our hosts was again proven. Friends of the family, Mr. A. Anderson and Mr. John Swanson, had been asked to come with their autos, and these together with the Lundsten machine were now at our service. Now it • a matter of who were going lir • and who were to go together, for all could not go at once, but this difficulty was arranged even to the satisfaction of Mr. Holm-berg. To all of us the activities of the day were pleasing and the inactivities satisfying, and all of us unite in a heartfelt thanks to our hosts, who showed us a degree of good will which could not have been greater or more genuine. F. X. SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT The Seniors gave a very interesting entertainment April 27 in B. A. Auditorium. The program consisted of piano solo, vocal solo, trio, characteristics of the Seniors, a dialogue, an address by the president, recitations, violin solos and • a small tableau, “Columbia Party.” After the close of the program the visitors availed themselves of the opportunity of purchasing ice-cream cones and home-made candy. The receipts of the evening and the money from tickets sold are to help the Senior class pay for the school-present which is a water-fount. Wc hope this will be very useful to the students of coming years. E. A. 0. Sec’y. OUR FRESHMAN CLASS The Freshman Class of 1917—1918, numbering forty-five, is the largest class that has ever entered Bethel Academy. Its members represent Sweden, Norway, Finland, Canada besides many different states of the Union. We. the members of this class wish to express our thanks and appreciation to our instructors for the help received and interest they have taken in us during the past year. This has been our first year at Bethel Academy and our impression of the school and its instructors has been the best anyone could wish. Already we are anticipating our return to the school next fall. As a class we have the deepest interest in the future of our school. To show our loyalty to Bethel, our class has pledged a sum of nearly $225 to the School Dept Drive. Several of our members have been called home for various reasons. We want to mention Lillian Wik. who was called home because of the illness and death of her father. We hereby want to extend our heartfelt sympathy to her. Two of our boys have gone to training camps; Wm. Turnwall to a military camp in Columbus, Ohio, and Harold Martinson to Camp Dodge. After a visit at his home in Omaha, Neb., Alfred Nelson expects to enlist in Uncle Sam’s service. Several boys of our class expect to enter service as soon as school closes. May God help them to be true to U. S. and to be instruments in God’s hand to win other boys to Christ. Alice C. Peterson, Sec’y. BETHEL HERALD 43 BETHEL ACADEMY B. B. TEAM. 1D1S Top row: G. Hasselblad, f; A. Nordling, g; E. Ledin, c; A. Nelson, f; V: Skooglund, g. Middle row: A. Liliemark, f; J. Johnson, g; A. J. Winghlade, Principal; D. Aspaas, c; M. Lind, g. Front row: D. Nordquist, f; M. Okerstrom, f. ATHLETICS Tho not posted on any bulletin; tho not spoken of in our school paper this year, Bethel Academy has had its strongest basket-ball team of any that has represented the school. It is not always the greatest noise that brings effectiveness, but rather the unheralded that constructs in its path the wonders to behold. The B. A. team has played nine games this year. The first two games with Elim Church and each side took a game. Elim the first 14—9; Bethel the second 22—11. Next Minnehaha visited us and was sent home to the tune Bethel will shine tonight,M after having defeated them 27—9. These two victories developed a little more chest, so Bethel decided to venture into the hostile camp of the Aggies, but was there defeated by ten points. The second team was thot strong enough to hold the fort against the Minnehaha boys on their second visit, but we were mistaken as the Minnehaha team played a stellar game, winning 18—16. Then Emanuel Luth. Church boys visited us and by hard work coupled with fine team work defeating us 34—16. The second team now played two games against Oakdale Chapel, winning the first 18—11 and losing the second 15—9. These defeats coupled with victories had taught the boys many things. Profiting by this, they grew stronger each time they played. The last prove:! this; Bethel Academy defeating Bethel Church, a very strong team, 44 BETIIEL IIERALD 18—14. This was the most spiritetd game of the year, the game being in doubt until the last minutes. Some one said before a game, about M. Okerstrom, What can that little pest do?” They soon found out when he brushed up against them. Every time they looked for him he was gone only to return in a flash for another skirmish, proving to be of great worth to the team. John G. Johnson, captain and manager, has yet to meet the guard who can effectively block him in playing. His fine constitution, towering as an oak, still as limber as the stem of a flower in the breeze, twisting and turning out of tight places. He baffled the guards by his long shots as well as the short ones. David As-pass, the tall gentleman from Minnesota, often kept his opponents worried- by his jumping ability at center. He was able to control a ball and shoot from any angle. Liliemark, tho to his opponent bulky seemingly many times, with cool head and sure arm was almost always certain to score. Too fast to be guarded, too slow to become uncontrollable, Lind, the guard who spoiled many an opponent’s hopes for distinction, is a quiet, reserved gentleman from Dakota. Never saying much, but always present when the goal is in danger, when victory was at stake. His alertness and ability to judge a man won many a point for Bethel. Nordquist, a sir from Delaware, tho small and light, was ever ready to do his bit to better the team. Many an afternoon at proctice, tho bumped about and abused, he still came in for more. Peterson, a production of Massachusetts, a rugged, ever-ready chap, contributed the least assistance to the team, tho always ready to give a lift when needed. These boys will not constitute the team next year, as some graduate; but may they go out into the world to fight and attain success with the same determination and confidence they displayed in the game. H. R, Peterson. GIRLS’ B. B. TEAM, 1918. Left to right: Carolyn Carlson, Gladys Holmquist, Theresa Johnson, Mildred Falk, Mabel Nyquist, Nora Nelson. Gertrude Eckman, Olive Nyberg, Vernice Holmquist, Della Joranson, Amanda Leidstrom, Esther Olander. BETHEL HERALD 45 BASKKT BALL The athletic activities of the girls of 1917-1918 have shown a great deal of enthusiasm. There has been a good representation from all the classes. We are fortunate in having some of our former players with us. Our first practice brought out many more who lined up very strongly and made our second team an added force. We organized from the start with Mr. Arlandcr as our coach. When Uncle Sam called him away, Mr. John Johnson stepped in very faithfully. John liked to coach our team and taught us the secret of making baskets, and so we had an inter-class game which gave victory to the freshmen and seniors. We did our best to come to practice every Thursday and soon proved ourselves capable of challenging a game with the Y. W. C. A. girls. John was too busy to be with us any longer so we decided to choose Arthur Nelson as our coach. He was efficient in every way and blew the whistle very faithfully, encouraging a happy loser. We have not tried to win fame or make a record, but we have had as our object to further the athletic interests of the school. Athletics is an important factor of our school, as mental and moral vigor are dependent upon physical strength. We wish to see better results next year. Below we give the names of the girls who have played on the first and second teams this year. First team: Gertrude Ekman, Captain. Della Joranson Caroline Carlson, Manager Esther Olander Amanda Lidstrom Nora Nelson Second team: Theresa Johnson, Captain Vernice Holmquist, Manager Olive Nybcrg Gladys Holmquist Mildred Falk Mable Nyquist Mildred Falk. TO MISS ANNA RYBERG By the Dormitory Girls We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to you. Miss Ryberg, for all your loving kindness, and the interest you have taken in us during this school year. May God bless you during vacation and bring you back safely next fall. Lydia Johnson Mclvina Johnson Irene Carlson Ida Nelson Alice C. Peterson Astrid Palm Oliva Johnson Julia Johnson Marie Erickson Mabel Erickson Nora Nelson Mabel Johnson May Ryberg Ellen Nelson — The Commencement exercises of the schools will be held on May 28 in the Academy and on May 31 in the Seminary. All are invited to attend. In the Academy a record breaking class (27) will graduate from the Academic Department and a large number from the Commercial Department. — Wc have had IBS students this year. Shall we make it 200 next year? We can if we all boost. School spirit and student co-operation make for success. — We arc glad to have Prof. Thco. Bergman with us again after a short “clash ' with the surgeon’s knife. Mr. Bergman is very optimistic as to the outlook for an increased attendance in the Music Department next year. Let us help make our Music Faculty still busier and happier by boosting 46 BETHEL HERALD for a doubling of the attendance in the ‘Tine Arts” Department. — A large number of chapel speakers have visited the school the past year. To all we express our earnest thanks. — We understand that the Minnesota Swedish Baptist Conference will celebrate their 60th anniversary in Duluth in June. Billy Sunday will be in Duluth at the same time. — The Seniors and Juniors had a picnic together on May 6. A very good time was reported. — Messrs. Harold Martinson and William Turnwall have been called to the colors since our last issue and Messrs. Alfred. Nelson and Mclin Okerstrom have enlisted. We wish these young men “good luck” in their fight against Kaiserdom. — At the Laymen’s meeting in Chicago on April 27, Dr. Hagstrom and Profs. Alfred and Henry Wingblade were present. The purpose of the Laymen is to raise the money for the School debt first. They also will help in other branches of our denominational work in a financial way. — We arc glad to welcome from the Orient Miss Olivia Johnson, Class of 1913. For five years she has been a missionary and teacher in the Phillipine Islands. We are proud of our alumni. Word has come that Mr. Oscar Peterson, class of 1914, has won another prize in oratory this time in a Prohibition Oratory Contest. He won over representatives of Yale and other eastern colleges. Well done, Oscar! • — We sympathize deeply with Lillian Wik and her folks in the bereavement of her father, April 19. She is at present at her home, Millard, S. D. — Victor Bergfalk, class of 1916, who is on the firing line in France, sends greetings to all the students and friends. A letter from him for the Herald.” we understand, is on the way, but as yet it has not reached us. Many greetings to you, Victor, from us all! MISSIONARY FROM BETHEL ACADEMY By Edith Swanson, Corr. Sec’y. One of the things we are proud of. as an Alumni Association, is the fact that several of our members have become missionaries and teachers to the heathen in foreign lands. The first of these to go was Miss Olivia Johnson, a graduate of 1913. Miss Johnson at the age of ten, far away in her home in Sweden, decided to become a foreign missionary. 'Uhe Lord moved powerfully upon her heart at the age of fourteen, and at sixteen, in spite of the fact that it meant persecution and contempt, she joined a near-by Baptist church. In her own home town where, at that time, to join the Baptists meant to call down upon herself the disgust of the community, she gathered the children of the neighborhood and told them the story of Jesus. She was the first member of her family to join the Baptists, but one after another, the others followed her example until at last they were all believers of the same faith. Miss Johnson, however, did not long stay in her home land but came to America to obtain necessary training to become a missionary. For ten years Olivia Johnson kept her goal steadily before her, struggling against BETHEL HERALD 47 OLIVIA JOHNSON, ANNA V. JOHNSON, SELMA LAGERGREN Swedish Baptist Missionaries on l’hilippinc Islands Miss Olivia and Miss Lagergren are at present in U. S. on their vacation. poverty and against what was discouragement even to her resolute soul. Two years were spent in the Baptist Missionary Training School; for two years she was a state missionary under the Home Missionary Society in Kansas City; and four years she spent in the halls of Bethel Academy. In order to earn money to pay her way through Bethel, and at the same time receive knowledge that she felt would be useful to her on the foreign field, she acted as night nurse in a hospital in St. Paul. Thus she spent her nights at the bedside of the sick and her days in the class room with only a little rest between. Apparently her iron constitution has stood even this strain without a break. When in the spring of 1013 a sister offered to pay her way to Sweden and back to America if she would only go homo for a visit, she refused because she knew her people would try to dissuade her from her missionary purpose. Though she longed to see her loved ones, she turned resolutely to the Orient. August 1913 she sailed with Miss Anna Johnson, who was then returning to her work. Since she reached the Philippine Islands, Olivia Johnson has been engaged as a missionary, teacher, principal of a school, and general helper as those working in the mission fields must be. It has been her inspiring task to instruct the Philippino women. To give them the comradeship, the moral support, and advice they so much need. To suggest and to help them plan, to encourage them on the way and to every point to the Christ whom we love. We do not know much about her work in Iloilo, but we arc glad to announce that Miss Johnson is now in the Twin Cities on a furlough and we hope to see her at our annual banquet, at which time, we know she will favor us with something from her personally. 48 THE BETHEL HERALD An E EDUCATIONAL ENTERPRISE Worth Looking Into , AC ffiE SWIM BAPTISTS , 1 ' .... % O' c C M .'.-.tsoh 0.0. PXCJOtNT. A. J. VA- .ciaO«AX fn'HCiMi. CO- LMcneatx 0.0. Preparatory Academic Commercial Music Theological Bethel academy and theological Seminary, — St. Paul., Minn. — phot; Bj cdeoco . What: A Christian Educational Institution supported by the Swedish Baptists of America. Where Located: Snelling Avenue, between Lake Como Phalen and Nebraska Avenues, St. Paul, Minnesota, six blocks north of Como and Snelling and East Seventh Street car. The State Exposition grounds located opposite to the west, the largest and most beautiful park in the Northwest, Como Park to the east, productive farming country with large fields and inviting woods to the north. The Midway district is a peculiarly strategic location and affords numerous opportunities of two large cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul, with their well equipped libraries, civic, educational and religious institutions and other varied activities. The appeal of every important vocation is presented directly or indirectly to the enterprising and ambitious student. When Founded: Bethel Theological Seminary was founded in Chicago in 1S71 by Dr. John Alexis Edgren while the Bethel Academy was founded by the Swedish Baptist General Conference of America in the Twin Cities in 1905. .In September 1913, they were united under one administration and or. the present campus, thereafter to be known as the Bethel Academy and Theological Seminary. THE BETHEL HERALD 49 Grounds, Buildings and Equipment: Eight acres level ground, graded and decorated with trees and shrubs throughout; two new modern buildings and a separate heating plant, all built since 1914. These contain gymnasium with showers for boys and girls having separate entrances, reading rooms, laboratories, chapels, reception rooms, class who have not completed the grades are prepared for entrance into the academy. Students for the ministry or missionary work, who have had academy or college training with required studies are offered course leading up to Bachelor of Theology (Tli. B.), Bachelor of Divinity (B. D.) or Graduate in Theology (Th. G.). Special courses and THE SEMINAKY FACULTY Prof. David Gustavson, A.B. Late Prof. Eric Sandell. D.D. Dean C. G. Lagorgren, D.D. President G. Arvid Hagstrom, D.D. rooms, dining hall, laundry and dormitory rooms, etc. The total value of the property is $200,000. Courses: Academic, college preparatory, music, commercial and theological. Students elective subjects are offered in the seminary to students of both sexes, training for the ministry and various forms of missionary work. The Commercial and Music departments are developing rapidly and becoming more and more popular. 50 THE BETHEL HERALD Left, to right: Theodore� Bergmanj. Henry Wingblade, Victor Sandberg, President Hag-strom, Principal Wingblade, Adolf Olson, Miss Price, Miss Swenson, Miss Ryberg. Religious Aspect: This is a school with a purpose. No time for frills, fads or fancies, an atmosphere of work and religion pervades the entire institution. More than 200 graduates of the seminary in Home and Foreign Mission fields and a large number of the graduates of the academy are in ministerial missionary work as well as in the professions. The year 1917-1918 has been a record-breaking year in point of enrollment, viz. 158 students, representing 19 states and foreign countries; as well as in students for religious work no less than 45 such for the ministry and others for other forms of missionary work. The religious organizations carry on active work both within and outside the school walls. Our constituency expects the institution’s obedience to Mutt. fi:33, hence devotional exercises play a large part in the life of the schools. Students and faculty cannot but feel that they are working in the atmosphere of spiritual religion. Chapel exercises, missionary meet- ings, prayer meetings, bible and mission study courses, bible conferences and other agencies keep the fires of religious devotion burning brightly. Faculty: The faculty number twelve; each one trained for the work of his own department, giving personal and conscientious attention to the needs, condition and training of each student. The only school training ministers for bilingual work among the Baptists. SUmdard of Work: Accredited by,the University of Minnesota and by other leading colleges and universities as well as by The North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Literary Activities: A bright, bilingual monthly, The Bethel Herald.” is published by the students of both departments. Faculty members, besides contributing articles to the denominational press, also publish from time to time books, pamphlets and articles. Patriotism: The tides of patriotic devotion and loyalty to the cause of the Allies are constantly kept on the rise and the issues of the day stressed in the classes, public demonstrations as well as real every day activities of the school. Needs: While a school debt drive to eliminate the debt of $55,000 has been prosecuted with fair success during the past year, there is still great need for funds for this purpose as well as lor the current expense budget. Scholarship funds' for both departments are solicited. Equipment is needed for commercial, science, domestic science and manual training departments. Dormitories, one for boys and one for girls, among the needs of the future. Who will memorialize their name or that of a loved one by aiding this worthy enterprise? Correspondence on these matters solicited by the president. The Fall Term opens in the Academy September 24th and the Seminary October 1st, and correspondence and inquiry on the part of all interested is earnestly solicited. Welcome to Bethel Academy and Theological Seminary. Address the president at 615 E. Jessamine St., St. Paul, Minn. THE BETHEL HERALD •Bethel Academy and Theological Seminary. 1. St. Paul Union Depot. 2. Minnesota State Capitol. 3. St. Paul Municipal Auditorium. 4. St. Paul Public Library. 5. Library State University. 6. Milwaukee Station. 7. Great Northern Station. S. Walker Art Gallery. 9. Minneapolis Public Library. 10. Minneapolis Auditorium. 11. Art Museum. 12. Hamline University. 13. Macalester College. 14. Minnesota State Agricultural School. 15. Mounds Park Sanatorium. 16. Baptist Headquarters of Minneapolis. 17. First Swedish Baptist Church of Mlnnea] olis. 18. Elim Swedish Baptist Church of Minneapolis. 19. Bethel Swedish Baptist Church of Minneapolis. 2u. First Swedish Baptist Church of St. Paul. 21. Central Swedish Baptist Church of St. Paul. 22. Bethany Swedish Baptist Church of St. Paul. 23. Minneapolis St. Tjouis Depot. Minneapolis. WE WISH TO EXPRESS OUR APPRECIATION AND THANKS TO ALL OUR ADVERTISERS AND SUBSCRIBERS, WHO IN THE PAST YEAR HAVE HELPED TO HAKE BETHEL HERALD A SUCCESS. Hart in C. Hamlin, Business and Advertising: Mgr. 0. Hilton Lind Circulation Mgr. Dahl's UNIVERSITY SHOP Hinneapolis, Minn. 14th Ave. S. E. Snappy Tailoring and Furnishings FOR THE YOUNG HAN Dalil is always there to give the young fellow the young fellow’s style in all his wearing apparel. Get his prices; they are always the lowest. STOP and SHOP with DAHL DOLL up at DAHL'S “U” SHOP He IcaYes home a boy—he comes back a man. nave a good photograph made of him before he goes out into the big world —before the boyish features and expression liaYe 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 TOUR TOWN LEE BROS. PHOTO STUDIOS 527 Marquette Ave., Minneapolis 25-27 West 5th St., St. Paul You’ll Get it Good And You’ll Get it Quick— Turn that engraving work over to the Buckbee-Mears Company. They’ll handle it in an intelligent and pleasing manner. They treat every order as if their business success depended on that job alone, and they mix brains with the zinc and copper of their plates. There’s a personal touch about the way they do things for you. You’ll find them mighty nice folks to do business with. BUCKBEE-MEARS CO. Designers and Engravers rewton Building-St. Paul - Minnesota An organization to be distinguished from that of the ordinary “cut house”. Very Smart and Dressy Suits and Overcoats for Young Men Almost every young man has some Individual fancy concerning the cut, fabric and coloring of his clothes. “SOPHOMORE” “SINCERITY CLOTHES” THE PRICES ARE RIGHT, AS LOW AS YOU EXPECT! Beautiful Neckwear,—Shirts in new designs and colorings,—Hats and Caps, all fashionable shapes and color, —Gloves of every kind, etc. etc.—THE KINDS AND QUALITIES THAT YOUNG MEN LIKE. --------------THE-------------- MODEL CLOTHING HOUSE Ask for Arnold Nicholson 70S SNELLENG AYE. .. Mid. 4400 J. K. Radin TAILOR and GENTS FURNISHER SUITS MADE TO ORDER Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing and Altering Also a Full Line in Collars, Shirts, Neckware and Hosiery Goods called for and delivered. TAILORING Skooglun Hagstrom THE MEN’S STORE” Everything In the Furnishing line 1001 PAYNE AYENtJE T. S. 77 945 St, Pan!, Minn. IS KARAT WEDDING RINGS CHAS. OLSON CO. JEWELERS 215 EAST HENNEPIN MINNEAPOLIS Seven Corners Laundry MRS. G. OLSON. Proprietor 2:17 CEDAR AVENUE Tel. 32 520 Minneapolis PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS ORIENTAL LAUNDRY STOKOE BROS, Props. 52-54 West Tenth Street •'th Phones St. Paul, Minn. Special attention given to gent’s bundles. Socks darned. Underwear ropaired. Veckobladet Read it and see if it is not just what you want. BOOKS JUST TO MENTION A FEW BOOKS PRINTING Ask us for oui prices and he satisfied. Paul Peter Waldenstrom Levandsteckning ....................§2.25 Milnnlskogcstaltcr Av Skovgaard Pedersen Gamla Test. Serien I................$1.05 Garnla Test Serien II...............$1.00 Nya Test. Serien I..................$1.00 Nya Test Serien II..................$1.00 Hnru skola vl fora nuinnlskor till Krlstusl Av Torrcy .............................75 Tlllstftndct 1 dddsrlkct Av Sjoberg ............................30 Stora liiindelser som stunda Av SJtiberg ...........................50 Frldsrlket Av sjcibcrg ...........................90 Blbllsk trosliirn Av P. W.............................$1.75 Den troondcs skatter Pris ..................................25 Uppcnbarclscns iingcl Av Albert Johanson.....................50 Bland Tclugerna Av E. O. Schugren ..................$1.00 The Revelation of Jesus Christ By H. C. Williams...................$1.50 Bible Truths Illustrated By J. C. Ferdinand Pittman..........$1.50 Religious Delusions By J. C. Coombs..................$1.00 World Patriots—Lincoln. Bolivar, Napoleon. Peter the Great. Bismarck, Ito. Cavour, Gustavus Adolphus, Pitt. Washington, by John T. M. Johnston SI.50 With the Children on Sundays By Sylvanus Stall, D. D..........$1.50 Is Prohibition Justifiable By Frederick Nordquist..............50 Pollyanna, The Glad Book By Eleanor H. Porter..............$1.35 Pollyanna Grows Up (The Second Glad Book by Eleanor Porter............$1.35 Bible Selections for Dally Devotion Arranged by Sylvanus Stall......$1.20 Glelg’s Wonderful Book, Concerning the Most Wonderful Book in the World By Sylvanus Stall ................$1.80 Marvels of Our Bodily Dwelling By Sylvanus Stall.................$1.20 How to Fill the Pews By Elliott .......................$1.50 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Uydo By Stevenson ........................75 Teachings of Christ By Morgan ........................$1.50 Wlmt the Bible Teaches By Torrey ........................$2.50 Minneapolis Veckoblad Pub. Co. T. S. 37 574 Sunday School Supplies 307 SOUTH SIXTH STREET MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. A NEW BOOK CATALOG will soon be Issued containing: all the books—many new ones just re- N. W. Main 6857 Bibles and Testaments Marriage Certificates Birthday and other Cards, Choir Song-books and other Music Books. ccived from Sweden. Writ© for both the Swedish and English Catalogs and they will be sent you free of charge as soon as ready. Swedish or English — nil prices from 30c to $15. LUMBER MILLWORK T. S. AUT. 82 130 N. W. MID. G046 S. Berglund Lumber Co. 1171 SPELLING AVENUE NORTH Main Yard 824 ARCADE PAINT — ST. PAUL, MINN. = NAILS SUITS MADE TO ORDER Repairing Dry Cleaning Hamline Tailor Shop Low Prices and Guaranteed Work GEO. PENZENSTADLER, Prop. 763 N. Swelling Ave., St. Paul Minn. EYES TESTED GLASSES FITTED SCIENTIFICALLY Co-Operative State Bank INSURANCE, COLLECTIONS GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS 737 N. Swelling Are., St. Paul, Minn. A full line of shoes We make and fit Rubbers, etc. Arch Supports Hamline Shoe Hospital C. E. Juleen, Prop. QUICK SHOE REPAIRING N. W. Midway 36S0 T. S. 832 388 730 Snclling Are., betrr. Minnehaha Capitol Lawrence Juleen, School Agt. L.EISENMEN GER MEATCO. DEPARTMENTS Manufacturers of Pure Wholesome Sausages, 34 different kinds. Makers of the celebrated Meadow Farm Sugar Cured Hams and Breakfast Bacon, Pure Kettle Renedered Leaf Lard. Packers of Pork and Beef Jobbers and Dealers in Butter. Eggs and Cheese. Extensive Dealers in all kinds of Fish and Sea Foods. Large Commodious Refrigerators as well as Freezers right on the premises. Most modern and thoroughly equipped Meat Market west of Chicago. Reference First National Bank, or any reliable Jobbing House in St. Paul. Established 1870. ST. PAUL, MINN. Purity Special Bread TZER BREAD Purity Fine Cakes at all grocers YOU CAN SAVE BY SELECTING YOUR NEW SUIT OR OVERCOAT HERE. WE’VE ALL THE NEW KIRSCHBAUM STYLES AT LOW SECOND FLOOR PRICES DAVIS CARLSON CO. UP-STAIRS CLOTHIERS BREMER ARCADE SEVENTH ROBERT ST. ROBERT ST. ENTRANCE ST. PAUL, MINN. BENSON’S 1225 Washington Avenue South PIANOS VICTROLAS ORGANS Sold on Easy Terms H liltman and Thousands of other Swedish and American Records to Select From String and Band Instruments, Bibles, Hymn Books, Etc. Charles Skooglun OFFICE: 502-503 RYAN BUILDING C 0 N T R A C T 0 R ANI) BUILDER T. S. 22 977 N. W. Cedar S007 SAINT PAUL MINNESOTA ST. PAUL MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH SUPERIOR FLO AN LEVEROOS CLOTHIERS SEVENTH AND JACKSON ST. PAUL. MINN. DR. H. A. TAARUD DENTIST T. S. 81123 Office Phone: N. W. Midway 198 COR. CARTER AND COMO AVENUES NO. ST. ANTHONY PARK Res. Cedar 8825. Midway 5857 JOHN |V. WALTER Watchmaker and Jeweler 490 Snclling Ave., Near University Are. ST. PAUL, MINN. 10 per cent discount to students |High Grade Shoes Discount for Students Quality Always is Our Motto First Class Repairing: Done We Solicit Your Patronage T. S. 78 252 OSCAR L. OLSON 970 PAYNE AVENUE ST. PAUL Dr. D. O. Ostergren DENTIST 991 PAYNE AVE. ST. PAUL, MINN. RAYMOND BROS. TRANSFER AND FUEL Trunks, Freight and Moving Household Goods a Specialty' 2226 Carter Ave., St. Anthony Park St Paul, Minn. YOU SHOULD PATRONIZE LAKE PARK BARBER SHOP OCTAVE SIGO, Prop. 1520 COMO AVENUE WEST Cor Arona, one block east of Snelling Ave. Jcponera i Svenskarnas Sparbank. 4 Procent Intresse Betalas Swedish American State Bank COR. PAYNE AVE. JENKS STREET, ST. PAUL, MINN. P. M. Reagan.........Pres. Lewis Swenson.....Vice Pres. Charles Skooglun.Vice Pres. Emanuel E. Larson...Cashier Charles E. Carlson WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER Many suitable gifts for graduations and weddings Lavalliers, Bracelet Watches, Pearl Beads, Rings, Stick Pins, Cuff Links We give students discounts. T. S. Phone 77 226 Eyes Examined and Glasses Fitted 941 PAYNE AVENUE ST. PAUL J. G. Thaung Begravningsentreprenor PHONES: Res.: 898 Burr St: T. S. 20 236 Office: T. S. 3164 327 EAST SEVENTH STREET ST. PAUL..............MINNESOTA FLOWERS, PALMS, FERNS, DECORATING MATERLVL FOR ALL OCCASIONS, PLANTS CARED FOR, WINDOW BOXES PLANTED tomtson’s (Incorporated) Nicollet Ave. 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 61S NICOLLET AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA Greenhouses, 6th Ave. N. and Thomas St. Members Florists Telegraph Delivery Mounds Park Sanitarium (A GENERAL HOSPITAL) ST. PAUL, MINN. DR. ROBERT EARL, DR. GEO. EARL, DR. G. A. HAGSTROM, PRESIDENT. VICE-PRES. SEC. and TREAS. MRS. BERTHA MORRIS, Snpt. Departments of Neurology, Medicine General Surgery, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and Obstetrics TRAINING SCHOOL FOR NURSES (UNDER AUSPICES OF THE HOSPITAL) — Carl O. Erickson Photo Artist EXCLUSIVE FINE rilOTOS A SPECIALTY 171-173 EAST SEVENTH STREET ST. PAUL, MINN. Phone T. S. 23G18 Special rates to students. PREhTMERERA PA VAR SAMFUNRSTIRNING: “SVENSKA STANDARET” REX KOSTAR $1.50 PER AR AFFECTIONS of any of (he following f% pirls may be caused by nerves ini-pinged at the spine by a subluxated ■ ----mKA;N . vertebra. Chiropractic (SPINAL) Adjustments Will Remove the Cause of SMALl BOWCI. UkC( DOwll CIM1TAL 0 CAf-S TlllCllS UX4 S E A S E Dr. Frank P.Tolleen CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN Suite 51S-19-20 Medical Block Automatic 32 539 N. W. Nicollet 745 (JOS NICOLLET AVE., MINNEAPOLIS Moore, Terwilliger, Inc. Cfje Jflotoer is J)op FLORAL RESIGNS FOR ALL OCCASIONS 5 South Seventh St. Nic. 6242; Auto 36 196 Minneapolis Anton Johnson Grocer 926 ARCADE ST. ST. PAUL JOSEPH STOFFELS ,r CONFECTIONARY —and— ICE CREAM PARLOR 1199 Snelling Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Miss Edith Larson Millinery and Needlccraft Lessons and good ideas given in making dainty and useful gifts E. 1314 2C26 Central Ave. N. E. Riseascs Healed by Massage, Swedish Movements, Electric light and Medicated Baths Ewald Chalberg (Graduate of Stockholm, Sweden, 1915) 2616 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis T. S. 53 3CS N. W. So. 5966 THE BANK TO DO YOUR BANKING AT St. Anthony Park State Bank COMO AND CARTED HAVE YOUR CLOTHES TAILOR MADE Finest Suits at $30.00 to $50.00 NORDGREN’S TAILOR SHOP 311 Bremer Arcade ST. PAUL MINNESOTA MOU§El PIANOS VICTROLAS VIOLINS AND OTHER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS SHEET MUSIC MUSIC BOOKS W. J. DYER BROS. 21-23 W. 5TH ST. ST. PAUL, MINN. C% iluitcZj 401, 403, 405 East Hennepin MINNEAPOLIS — DISTRIBUTORS OF — “The Caxton” Clothes Nettleton Shoes H. DAHNER’S NOTIONS Confectionery and Ice Cream Parlor 1578 COMO AVENUE ST. PAUL MINNESOTA Midway Creamery Co. NIELSON k GAM3IEL FRESH MILK AND CREAM Sterilized Bottles Good Service ST. PAUL MINNESOTA O. M. Huestis, D.D.S. DENTIST 400 EAST HENNEPIN, MINNEAPOLIS Liberal Discount to Students Maple Leaf Grocery MRS. A. L. ANDERSON Proprietor 439 PIERCE ST., Minneapolis, Minn. T. S. Tel. 41640 STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES AND ALL KINDS OF KITCHEN WARE Come In, or send us your order G. E. HEGBERG Fuel Transfer Co. 10G FIFTH ST. N. E. 1730 WASHINGTON ST. N. E. T. S. 417S8 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Res.: 1217 Monroe St, N. W. East 6055 T. S. 42 091 O. E. LARSON Undertaker, Funeral Director and Emlmlmer Office: 2218 Central Are., Minneapolis Bethel Academy and Theological Seminary CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF THE SWEDISH BAPTISTS OF AMERICA 1480-1492 NORTH SNELLING AYE. BETWEEN LAKE COMO-PHALEN AND NEBRASKA AVES. ST. PAUL, MINN. OFFERS INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS: Academic, College Preparatory, Commercial, Music and Theology BUILDINGS ARE NEW AND UP-TO-DATE BETHEL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY CARL G.LAGERGREN,A.BnDJ). DEAN Students for the ministry or missionary work, who have had academy or college training with required studies, are offered courses leading up to Bachelor of Theology (Th. B.), Bachelor of Divinity (B. D.) or Graduate in Theology (Th. G.) More than 200 graduates at work in Home and Foreign Mission fields. Tuition and dormitory rates very reasonable. BETHEL ACADEMY A. J. WINGBLADE, A.X PRINCIPAL The work Is up to the standard We are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Our students are accordingly admitted to any college or university in the land which admits by certificate. A Christian atmosphere pervades the school. We emphasize character building. Tuition and other expenses lover than in most Institutions. We solicit the correspondence and inquiry of all interested for themselves or friends. Information cheerfully given. We need the support of friends of Christian Education by prayers, donations, annuities, scholarships and endowment funds. Address all communcations to G. ARVID HAGSTROM, D. D., President, 615 East Jessamine St., St. Paul, Minn.