Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1921 volume:

T— Bethel Herald “Acorn” och “ Seminar ie-Pos ten” forenade M nadstidning, utgiven av studenterna v!d Bethel Academy and Theological Seminary St. Paul, Minn. — The Swedish Baptist Educational Institute — VOL. III. April, 1921 No. 7 ALFRED J. WINGBLADE, A.M. � To Our Esteemed Principal and Friend ALFRED J. WINGBLADE Whose Faithful Devotion to Duty and Loyalty to Bethel as Principal and Teacher and Whose Sterling Christian Character has Endeared him to us all, ive lovingly dedicate this annual issue of the BETHEL HERALD THE BETHEL HERALD 3 THE GRADUATING CLASS OP THE BETHEL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AT THE FIFTIETH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT TO BE HELD FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1921 AT EIGHT O’CLOCK AT THE BETHEL SWEDISH BAPTIST CHURCH 24TH ST. AND 28TH AVE. SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 11. 12. 13. 14 PR06KAM ORGAN PRELUDE SONG - ' SCRIPTURE READING AND PRAYER WORDS OF WELCOME SONG ORATION—Swedish: SONG ORATION—English: VOCAL SOLO GREETINGS PROM SONG PRESENTATION OP GRADUATES CONFERRING OF DIPLOMAS BENEDICTION Mrs. Goldie Wessel Congregation Arthur B. Nelson Rev. E. E. Hall Church Choir Fred. L. Moberg Bethel Glee Club Axel A. Anderson Arthur B. Nelson Rev. Frank Peterson, D.D. Bethel Glee Club Dean Carl G. Lagergren, A.B., D.D. Pres.G. Arv. Hagstrom, D.D. Prof. Adolf Olson, A.B. Larans vlkt och betydelse The Importance of the Minister’s Life PRESIDENT OF SCHOOL BOARD 4 THE BETHEL HERALD AXEL ALBIN ANDERSON, Th. B. Thesis: The Genealogy of Redemption in Genesis Axel Albin Anderson, som foddes i Ede. Bergsjo socken, Halsingland, den 1 feb. 1895 och bevistade folkskolan i hemlandet, kom med sina EdraldVar till detta land hos-ten 1904. Uc bosattc sig s sorn farmare i Isanti county, Minn., dar Anderson fortsat-te sin folkskolekurs p detta lands sprftk. Han blev omvand och ddpt vintern 1913 under pastor Gideon Sjdlanders verksam-liet i Isanti norra forsamling och liar sedan tillliort namnda forsamling. Tillbringade cn m nad p missionsfaltet i sallskap med missionar O. Westin hosten 1913. I oktober 1914 intradde lian i Bethel Academy och graduerade v ren 1918 for att foljande host intriida i Seminariet. Under studietiden vid Bethel liar verk-samhet utovats p foljande platser: I Jesse Lake, Minn., sommaren 1916; Ogema, Brennan och Westboro, Wis., 1918—19; Red Wing, Minn., vintern 1920 och Anoka, Minn., 1920—21. Anderson graduerar med graden Tli.B. den 10 :e juni och upptager sedan verksam-heten s som pastor i svenska baptistfor-samlingen i Eveleth, Minn. C. G. L. THE BETIIEL HERALD 5 FRED LUDVIG MOBERG, Th. B. Thesis: Christ as High Priest Fred Ludvig Moberg, foddes i Stockholm, Sverige, den 20 dec. 1S89, genomgick folk-skolan och repetitionsskolan under vistel-•se 1 ollka delar av Uppland och Dalarne, sdsom Bodarna och GAngarbo, Tibbll och Noret. Emigrcrnde till Amerika och anlan-de till Kingsburg, Cal. vAren 1907. Blev omvand darstadcs genom svenska baptist-forsamlingens verksamhet i feb. 1910 och dopt den 6 mars samina Ar av pastor A. W. Backlund. Moberg ar fortfarande medlem av Kingsburgs forsamling. Han intradde i Bethel Academy nyAret 1915 och graduerade darifr n vAren 191S for att foljande host intrada i Seminariet. Har under skoltiden verkat i Marvin, S. D. sommaren 191S, Kipling Ont., Can., scm-maren 1919. Canova. S. D., sommaren 1920, Red Wing, Minn., 1920—21. Dessutom under kortare tid pA nAgra andra platser. ■Moberg graduerar med graden Th.B. den 10 :e juni och har antagit kallelse att sA-som pastor tjana svenska baptistforsamUngen i Leenthrop och Maynard, Minn. C. G. L. 6 THE BETIIEL HERALD ARTHUR BENJAMIN NELSON, Th. B. Thesis:The Six Leading Modern Evangelical Denominations Arthur Benjamin Nelson ar fodd i Rockford, 111., den 4 dec. 1S92, blev omvarnl i Rockford i dec. 1904 under pastor Sund-marks verksamhet, dopt ocli fOrenad med svenska baptistforsamlingen i Rockford den 30 junl, 1905. Han intradde i Bethel Academy hosten 1915, graducrade darifr n v -ren 1S18 for att foljande host intrada i Se-minariet. Under studie ren har Nelson haft verksamhet som foljer: Tvi somniarferier 191G och 1917 i Ramseyforsamlingen, Montrose, S. D., sommaren 1918 i Rhinelander, Wis., fr n 1919 t. o. m. jan. 1921 uppeholl han stadig verksamhet i Cushing, Minn. Den 22 jan. 1921 upptogs verksamheten i Grantsburg, Wis. Nelson graduerar med graden Th.B. och har antagit kallelse s som pastor i forsam-lingen i Grantsburg, Wis. C. G. L. THE BETHEL HERALD 7 BtENGT ANDERSON “His words arc bonds, bis oaths are oracles. His love sincere, his thoughts Immaculate.” Warren, Penn. EDITH C. ANDERSON Therc’s nothing so becomes a maid as modest stillness and humility. Des Moines, la. FREEDOL PH E. ANDERSON A good scout—and this epithet covers a lot. Dalbo, Minnesota. AUGUST A. BERG A self-forgetting lender. Worcester, Mass. s THE BETHEL HERALD VERNON E. BERG Verily a youth of great promise. Prentice, Wis. EDYTHE E. BJORKLTJMD Merry Edythe. so joyous, so maidenly, so womanly. Henning, Minn. GORDON E. BODIEN All that he came to get He got and took away. St. Paul, Minn. ESTHER L. DUFSTROM A sunny smile, a sunny disposition makes her a bright girl. Bellingham, Wash. ARTHUR W. ERICKSON Asking nothing, revealing nanght. But minting his words from a fund of thought. St. Paul, Minn. RUTH E. FORSBERG The will to do; the soul to dare. Chicago, 111. m THE BETHEL HERALD 9 ELLEN L. HEDLUND “With such unconscious grace As makes the dream of Art.” Minneapolis, Minn. GENEVIEVE A. IIASSELBLAD A maiden never hold. Of spirit never quiet. Valley, Neb. RAGXHILD JOHNSON A sweet and virtuous soul. St. Paul, Minn. BARTHEL G. JACOBSON “When he speaks the windows stop rattling and listen.” St. Paul, Minn. WALFRED W. JOHNSON The readiness of his doing doth express No other hut the doers willingness. Turloch, Calif. ELMER M. JOHNSON Basketball team—“Jasper”—Defeat. Cushing, Minn. 10 THE BETHEL HERALD ALICE 0. JORGENSON Slie Is calm because she Is the mistress of her subject—the secret of self possession. Correll, Mian. (MARY L. JOHNSON What dreams arc In her soft brown eyes. Felch, Mich. HARRY P. LUNDELL “Ills soul was like a star and dwelt apart.” Kennedy, Minn. NAOMI L. LARSON Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Little Falls, Minn. ELSIE MAY LARSON Would that there were more like her. St. Paul, Minn. CLARENCE W. MORERG A genial open-hearted nature; his general all around ability, both athletic and scholastic, have made him liked by all. Napoleon, N. Dak. THE BETHEL HERALD 11 ©MIL NYLUND Bodily vigor Is Rood, vigor of intellect Is better, but far above both is character. Seattle, Wash. ©DITH E. NELSON We love her for her smile. Her way of speaking gently. St. Paul, Minn. ALFRED W. NELSON The man of many gestures and of many words, which arc Just Interpreters of his thoughts. Omaha, Neb. ALBIN J. NORLING for lie was Just the quiet kind whose nature never varies. Svea, Minn. EDWIN J. OMARK Worth, courage, honor—these three. Your sustenance and blrth-rlght are. Kewanee, 111. . OLIVER L. OLSON A good fellow among follows. Kandiyohi, Minn. 12 THE BETHEL HERALD MABEL P. PETERSON7 A lover of the true, the pood, the beautiful. Prentice, Wis. AMY V. PETERSON7 A quiet, industrious younp pirl. Strandberg, So. Dak. MYRA C. PETERSON Don’t start anything without me. Minneapolis, Minn. CARL J. G. PALM True merit like a river—the deeper it is the less noise it makes. Lake Norden, So. Dak. ELMER H. L. PALM Forsooth, ho was a merry man withal. Lake Norden, So. Dak. THE BETHEL HERALD 13 GOLDIE M. PUTNAM And her modest answer, and graceful air Show her wise and good as she is fair. Little Falls, Minn. INGRID STJEKNSTROM run of the truest, deepest thoughts. Doing the very tilings she ought. Barnum, Minn. EMILY E. SATTERBERG ’Twas lier thinking of others tliat made us think of her. Kingsburg, Calif. NAOMI TORNBLOM A girl with a smile Is a girl that’s worth while. St. Paul, Minn. RAGNAOR C. WALL There is a package entitled “Success” awaiting you. Minneapolis, Minn. .MILTON WARD To me the meanest flower that blows can give Thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears. 14 THE BETHEL HERALD CLASS SONG Class of s21. By WALFRED JOHNSON From north, from south, from east, from west from lands across the sea, Our paths have lead o’er hill and plain oh Bethel! unto thee, We gathered here full forty strong, the greatest class and best, To learn and toll, to lift and smile, to live and work with zeal. Chorus: Unfurl our dear maroon and gold, Yc loyal and ye true. With trust in God and courage bold Each task we’ll bravely do. Together we have worked and played as side by side we’ve stood. We’ve been united, heart and soul in bond of brotherhood. Each passing day, each fleeting hour has brought us golden store; Enriched our lives and strengthened us for tasks that lie before. But swift the days have passed away, these happy Bethel days. Oh Seniors! list!—the time has come for parting of our ways. Farewell oh Bethel! best of schools, our Alma Mater true, Our fondest memories will be of days we’ve spent with you. Still, though we part, each one his way we’ll all united be To serve our God, uphold the truth and aid humanity. The great world’s work is ’waiting us, our part we’ll bravely do Each member of our dear old class the Loyal and the True. CLASS PROPHECY By ESTHER DUFSTROM and BENGT ANDERSON It was evening. The day had been hot and sultry, foretelling the coining thunderstorm that did so much to clear the atmosphere and quench the thirst of nature. The trees, shrubs and flowers stretched forth their petals and leaves as if eager to gain as much as possible from the falling raindrops. The renewed song of the birds together with the (fragrance from all of refreshed nature gave pleasure, relief, and recreation to the weary workers at the mission station in Calcutta, India. When the storm had ceased, a middle-aged man, somewhat above average height, entered the veranda of a beautiful bungalow, and after viewing the brilliant sunset, sought out a large bamboo-chair, where lie could enjoy the beauties of nature as well as take the much needed rest. The day had been a strenuous one, giving no time for relaxation. In the morning he had performed several operations, at the mission hospital; in the afternoon he had instructed his class of young Hindoos in the Medical College connected with the hospital, and just before his return home he had addressed a group of young men in the Mission chapel. On what day are you leaving, August?” The familiar voice sounded from the adjacent room where the evening meal was being prepared. “I am not certain as yet, but think it will be the latter part of next week,” was the response from the cheerful but fatigued occupant upon the veranda. This question diverted the Doctor’s thots from the worries of his work, the meaning of the sickness and the sin and misery about him. He thot of the journey he was to take to America; of the joy it would give him to address the Student Volunteer Convention at which he had been asked to speak and where lie could present the (Vi THE BETHEL HERALD 15 needs o£ his dear people before thousands of the young people called and qualified for foreign service. He would also be privileged to -see a number of his classmates of the by-gone school days and attend the class reunion planned in connection with the 'Student Volunteer Convention. As he thus sat meditating the door-bell rang and as Dr. Berg opened the door he was greeted by Good Evening and How are you?” from the entering visitors in whom he recognized none other than his old classmates at Bethel: Waif red Johnson, Alice Jorgenson and Emil Nylund. After they had been seated and Dr. Berg had welcomed them in his own brotherly way, the call came for supper. At the table they related their various experiences at the mission station, also recalling many incidents and anecdotes from schooldays. From their conversation we learn that Walfred was teaching at the Bible school for Evangelists and Alice Jorgenson was doing wonderful work as the head of the Women’s Dep't. in that station, and had many interesting experiences to relate. Mr. Nylund, somewhat unwilling at first, was finally persuaded to relate some of his experiences in connection with the work as dean of the Theological Seminary for the native pastors. This account showed that he had been led to perform the most thorough-going and fruit-bearing work as teacher and preacher. Thus the evening continued and volumes could be filled if their experiences were recorded. The following week Dr. Berg, together with a number of friends, gathered at the wharf to take the boat, “Excelsior.” which was to carry them to America. Many had come to bid their doctor “God Speed,” and as the final signal was given, he stepped on board. The ship was soon moving slowly out of the harbor and the forms on the wharf became mere specks and then vanished in the distance. As Mr. Berg sought out his stateroom, he passed the salon from whence he heard the strains of a familiar gospel song. Then he was attracted by the clear voice of the speaker and with the usual desire to attend a meeting of this sort, he quietly slipped in to a seat in the back of the room. To his great pleasure he finds the speaker to be none other than Bengt Anderson who is returning to the Convention from Russia where he has been active in his Master's service in presenting the gospel to the people and instructing the young people in Bible truths in the University there. In this gathering are other Bethelites, a few of the class of 2.1 . Edith Anderson returning from Japan, where she acted as- Supt. of Nurses, in the Hospital in Tokyo;—Ingrid Stjernstrom, a teacher in the largest Baptist College in China, where she is the means of influencing men and women to go forth in the service of their Savior and Master. To the surprise of all when again returning to deck they are greeted by the pleasant face of Freedolf Anderson, who has been leading a geographical expedition in the Himalaya Mts., but is forced to return home on account of his health. After a journey of somewhat over two weeks, the “Excelsior glides thru the “Golden Gate” into the harbor of San Francisco and with joy they again see the dear, old U. S. A. In the usual rush on the pier, crowds hurrying to and fro, there is one whom they cannot fail to notice, a man of perhaps 40 years, eagerly watching the passengers as they pass him. When he turns toward them they see their old schoolmate Arthur Erickson now pastor of the Los Angeles church. In his fine Pierce Arrow they motor over the paved highway which is lined by flower beds of the beautiful California flowers and shaded by the immense California trees, to that beautiful city. As (Mrs. Erickson giving them a hearty welcome, leads them in to the parlor they are surprised to find that they are not the first visitors for here have gathered many familiar faces. First that of a woman whose smile has not been erased by the years of strenuous work in Siberia, but who has been able to do much to brighten the lives of those poor people there. She is the same happy Emily that her classmates knew at Bethel. She brings greetings from Ruth Forsbcrg who took her place as the Supt. of the •Hospital in Vladivostok. Then there is Harry Lundell who returned from Japan but a few days before. He has been doing a wondrous work there as missionary and 16 THE BETHEL HERALD instructor, and has had the pleasure of leading many souls to Christ. Vernon Berg who in the part as soloist in an evangelistic party brings the gospel to thousands by his song is also present. A most delightful evening is spent and no one realizes how quickly the time has flown until the tall hall clock tells the lateness of the hour. The next day the missionaries and others gather at the Aeroplane station, where the “Queen of the Air,” is waiting to take them to the Twin Cities, where, within a week the Student Volunteer Convention is to he hold. The plane with its capacity of 50, is making its “maiden” trip and is beautifully fitted out for the occasion. A stalwart middle-aged man, seemingly more interested than the rest, watches with eagerness the preparation for the departure. As he comes toward them they recognize him as Elmer Johnson better known as “Jasper” who explains the reason for his special interest, this is the 15th of his planes.—14 of which have made successful trips to various parts of the U. S. It is both new and enjoyable for these returned missionaries to feel themselves lifted slowly upward into the air, until they reach the proper height, and at a distance at which the rivers, lakes, buildings, trees, and all seem but toys in a miniature garden. The journey is made successfully, with great delight to the passengers and they are safely brought to Minneapolis and alight at the Aviation Station a short distance outside the city. To their surprise they are met, not by the stern and cold face of a 'Stranger but by the smiling face of Milton Ward now an influential pastor, and as they afterward learn, the head of the Student Volunteer committee. He invites them to his home, having planned a most enjoyable time for his visitors. In the evening Edith Nelson, well-known society woman and church worker; Oliver Olson, prominent business man of the Twin Cities, Clarence Moberg, returned from a Scientific Research in Brazil and now lecturer in colleges and universities throughout the country; and Esther Duf-strom, head of the English Dept, in Bethel College, gather at the home of Rev. Ward and together they spend a delightful eve- ning. The next day the convention was scheduled to open and thousands of students, professors, and missionaries gather at the Bethel college auditorium, a beautiful new marble structure and might be said to have been erected by Carl Palm, a wealthy farmer in South Dakota whose large contribution made it possible to build this building, where the convention is now to be held. The meeting is opened by the leading character and chairman Edwin Omark, renowned 'for his oratorical ability and Christian influence. Dr. Berg, as he is introduced and steps forward to take his place before the audience is surprised to see so many familiar faces, among which are a number of his former classmates, Ellen Hedlund whom he learns is acting as traveling secretary for the Students Volunteer Movement, Goldie Putnam, an active and industrious Y.W.C.A. worker in the state of Minnesota, and Genevieve Has-selblad, who has many interesting incidents to relate to her classmates of her interesting experiences in the Native Woman’s Training School in Africa. This meeting as well as those that follow is one of great inspiration and influence leading those present to greater service. Immediately after the convention, the members of the class of '21 get together, according to the arrangement, for the class reunion. There is a hum as the students meet to renew their former class acquaintance and after exhibiting the usual class spirit in giving the B-E-T-H-E-L led by our influential Yell leader, Barthel Jacobson, now Senator for the state of Illinois, the 'President is finally able to call the class to order. After a short business session, we listen with pleasure and enjoyment to the words of welcome and confidence of our former English IV. teacher, Prof. H. C. Wingblade, now President of the Bethel College. We recall the days spent in the classrom while he instructed us, when he impressed upon our minds, great truths that are never to be forgotten and bis Christian influence which inspired us on to greater victories and service. Telegrams which were then read by the President from those who could not be THE BETHEL HERALD 17 present at the reunion, but who sent their congratulations and greetings were from: Alfred Nelson, judge of the court in his district in -Florida, who was detained by special session of the court.—dtagnhild Johnson now a prominent writer in Sweden, noted for her wonderful contributions to Swedish Literature, and Mary Johnson, traveling in Europe for the National Welfare League, visiting both Northern and Southern countries. A poem was then read, in honor of the occasion and after a thorough investigation it was found that Elsie Larson, now prominent short story writer for the largest and best magazines, was the author and who told of the start she got in her line of work, while serving in the capacity of secretary of the class. A banquet by far exceeding any ever given at Bethel was arranged under the supervision of iMary Peterson, now Mrs....... and president of the Home Workers Club; Mabel Peterson, who now is teacher in the Business College connected with Bethel, and Naomi Tornblom, a prosperous and happy leader in society circles but more renowned for her splendid cooking. At the table the request is given for toasts and a number of members respond.—Ragnar Wall, now I.D. head of the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Elmer Palm, wealthy banker in Buffalo, N. Y.,—Albin Norling, now Gov- ernor of Minnesota, and Gordon Bodien. world-known photographer, made famous by the new invention, the lens-less camera, recently placed on the market. Naomi Larson, officer in the International Sunday School Association, told us many striking incidents of her experiences as organizer of the Kindergarten Dept., and Edythe Bjorklund, entirely satisfied with her career as teacher, gave an interesting account of her work at iMacalaster College. Last though by no means least, there is also present, Amy Peterson, modest as usual, who has chosen the quiet walk of life, is not denied the happiness of life, Lut is probably more fortunate than her classmates. The entire banquet and reunion was proclaimed by all a great success. The meeting closed by singing the class sor.g led by our chapel leader Edwin Omark, and the memory of those happy times they have spent together as a class, the remembrances of which can never be erased. The memories of old acquaintance will remain to brighten the way of life and to lead, though sometimes through apparent failures but at last to complete victory when guided by Him who knows the way. May we follow in His footsteps and remain true and loyal to Him, to our ideals, our school, and to our friends in life. HISTORY OF CLASS OF 1921 By WALFRED JOHNSON Assisted by NAOMT LARSON And it came to pass in the year 1917, on the 26th day of September, that there came to the halls of Bethel Academy forfy-five new students who were termed, according to the language of school life. Freshmen. Thus it happened that the largest class in the history of Bethel Academy entered the corridors thereof on that day. As time passed and day was added unto day and night unto night we began to realize that some form of government was necessary in order that we might maintain our individuality and develop to a higher degree of civilization. The class therefore, organized with Arthur Peterson as President. Now in that day a proclamation was made throughout the school that all Freshmen were to he officially received into the school. Thereupon, on a certain Saturday evening, all were assembled together in the school auditorium, where we were royally entertained and thereafter wholesomely fed on oatmeal gruel and condensed milk, which will also be remembered as being part of the repast of the four Hebrew boys in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar. We arc greatly indebted to our predecessors for their kind 18 THE BETHEL HERALD consideration in having given us this brain food for from that day to this have we increased in knowledge and stature until now we have ranked as the most intelligent class graduated from Bethel Academy. Now after these days, it came to pass, on November the 5th in the same year, we had our first class meeting. While we were discussing important questions of the day, for we were all born politicians, the hungry and ill-fed Sophomores robbed us of our refreshments. In those days it came to pass throughout the length and breadth of our land there arose a great call for men to aid their country and the world in the cause of honour and justice. Unto this call eight of our number responded and were gathered in the ranks that marched beneath the American flag. The lives of all were spared. Three returned to our dear old class. In athletics our class was not the least noted,—two of our number being able to capture places on the second team in basketball. Then upon the annual field day. before a great host of witnesses, one of our number came out first in the mile run. Other things such as these, were characteristic of our class. In showing the school spirit our class was far in advance in that they contributed to the school department drive, the sum of $225.00. Thus ends the Freshmen year of the class of 1921. There being little of importance in the Sophomore year beyond the ordinary it will be sufficient to mention that Edmund Luff was chosen president of this year’s class. The most important social event of this year was the weiner-roast which was given in honor of the Juniors. Having much more to write unto you regarding later events we will not burden our readers with a lengthier account of this year’s proceedings. Ilowbcit when we had come thus far we met others who were toiling toward the same goal, and thinking us congenial company, they joined themselves to our number, and thus we began the famous Junior Class. Straightway we elected Ernest Has-selblad as our president and desiring to lose no time we immediately set about to show forth the quality of our class. From time to time, during the year, we assembled ourselves together for the purpose of transacting our business as well as for the purpose of maintaining a “party” spirit in the class. The most enjoyable social event of the year was the sleighride party which was held on a pleasant evening in February. On this memorable night, there was nothing to mar our joy save the loss of a goodly supply of doughnuts which were confiscated in a raid made by our worthy brethren, the Seniors, for which they paid dearly at a later date. Now there were certain young men in our class who were deemed worthy of holding the presidency of two of the most important religious organizations of our school,—namely, the 0. J. M. M. M. and the Missionary Band. These men were Bengt Anderson and August Berg. Our class has always shown intense interest in religious work as evidenced by the number who have applied themselves to active service of various kinds. In athletics our class has shone brightly. Barthel Jacobson was elected Yell Leader of the school. Four of our boys were decorated with B’s as a reward for their special merit in basketball. And it came to pass on a certain day in the month of May, that Bethel met Minnehaha for the annual field meet. The talent of the Junior class was displayed in the fact that Bengt Anderson came out first in the mile run and a certain young man named Omark came out first in the standing broad jump, while another designated by the name of Ragnar Wall carried off honors in the throwing of the shot-put. Again it came to pass on another day in May that the various classes were called upon to arrange for a special Bethel Boos-er program and low and behold! the platform in the auditorium was suddenly transformed into a clinic by the Juniors. There were doctors, nurses and attendants who administered to the various and strange ills of the patients. All that heard and beheld were amazed and astonished, when they learned that these ills were curable by entering some department or taking some course in Bethel Academy. Now when all this had been accomplished the starring event of the year took place in THE BETHEL HERALD 19 the form of a Junior-Senior banquet. The feast, the decorations and the program were the most unique and extraordinary ever carried out by any class. The Seniors departed in good spirits and with kindlier thoughts of the Junior class. ■ Thus it came about that the time was at hand when we re-assembled in the halls of Bethel to complete our course. When the Senior class convened we numbered forty souls, but noticed that many new faces had replaced those formerly among us. On the 28th day of September in the year 1920, a class meeting was held in which wo elected August Berg as our chief executive and other worthy were elected who, together with various committees, were to direct the activities of the year. Now in these days, during the administration of “Augustus Bergus,” our worthy president, many things were brought to pass. As we continued in our way we felt the need of a faculty advisor who could tide us through our Senior year, and thereupon chose -Professor Henry C. Wingbladc, who has proven not only a trusty guide but a faithful friend and a wise counsellor. Although his English assignments seemed long and hard, and there was much murmuring among us concerning them, we now appreciate the value of the same and what the training has meant to us. Then, in order that, in the days to come ( LASS WILL OF The lawyer who drew up the following will was rather bewildered as to what he should do when he found out that there is not a sufficient number of Juniors to go around for all the Seniors this year. But he managed to wiggle out of the difficulty by deciding that no Junior—in order to keep him, or her, from getting “big-headed” —should receive more than one legacy from the Seniors. In this case, the lawyer said, the Seniors must pass on some of their heirlooms to the members of the lower classes. The last “Will and Testament” of the Senior Class of Ninoteen-twcnty-one,—the signatures being witnessed by Jake Rabbitfur and John Oatmeal,—reads as follows: — we might have something to remind us of the happy days spent together, we chose as our class colors, maroon and gold. We could think of no motto more suitable for our class than “Loyal and True” and purposed in our hearts to ever live up to our high ideals. This know also, that in these last days, although we were pressed by much work, we nevertheless, willingly partook in all the school activities; and not least in athletics for all but one of the members of the basketball team were Seniors. There has been little to mar the happiness of this, our Senior year, except the illness of two our beloved classmates, one of whom has been restored to us, and the other, we trust by God’s great grace, may also be permitted to be with us again. Now as the days are beginning to draw nigh when we shall leave our Alma Mater, we are glad that we can leave as a remembrance -to the school a most valuable and practical gift consisting of an electric clock system. We now therefore, beloved teachers and fellow students, look back on these Bethel years with mingled feelings of regret and appreciation;—regret that our parting comes so soon, but with the deepest appreciation,—first, to our instructors for all they have done for us in helping to fit us for life service, and also to the entire school family for their help and for the mutual friendships formed. SENIORS—1921 We. the SENIORS of 1921, do bequeath the following Requisites of Scholarship to the worthy followers in our foot-steps to wisdom: Bengt Anderson’s smile to 'Mickey. A lock of Goldie Putnam’s hair to Harold Martinson. Some of Ingrid Stjernstrom’s wisdom to Herb. L. Peterson. Arthur Erickson’s wit to Clarence Hag-strom. Ward’s Fordmanship to Anfin Erickson. Harry Lull dell’s tiny feet to Ernest Ell-strom. Edith Anderson’s winning ways to Patsy. Freedolph Anderson’s mathematical talent to Alex Souter. 20 THE BETHEL HERALD Mary Johnson’s quietness to Lila Fred-lund. August Berg’s good looks to Eleanore Bonde. Gordon Bodien’s musical voice to Carl Ackerman. Vernon Berg’s artistic taste to Esther Bergfalk. Esther Dufstrom’s dainty fingers to Enoch Johnson. Edith Nelson’s dimples to Elizabeth Carlson. Elmer Palm’s husky muscles to Schugy. Edwin Omark’s curly hair to E. O. Anderson. Jasper’s baseball glove to Bertha Rask. Ruth Forsberg’s dignity to George Ferre. Myra Peterson’s leadership to Dora Wal-lendorf. Ragnhild Johnson’s studiousness to MacMillan. Amy Peterson’s modesty to Palmquist. Naomi Larson’s jokes to Carol Taylor. Emily Satterberg’s medicine-kit to Henry Johnson. Alice Jorgenson’s spectacles to Theodore Anderson. Ellen Iledlund’s gloves to Adolph Johnson. Elsie Larson’s poetry to Reubin Tanquist. Elmer Palm’s kodak to Elvira Scherling. Mabel Peterson's mouth organ to Sigfrid Sandberg. Clarence Moberg’s pompadour to Edward Viren. Naomi Tornblom’s pocket-book to Linden Moberg. Alfred Nelson’s stage-fright to Margaret Olson. Emil Nylund’s new tie to Edith Larson. Oliver Olson’s picture to Esther Bodien. Edythe Bjorklund’s candy-pan to Miller. Bart’s pep to Lillian Tclandcr. Walfred Johnson’s French to Hammer-strom. Ragnar Wall's Caesar, to Inkey. Genevieve Hasselblad’s cheer to Wm. Turnwall. Albin Norling’s popularity to Edwin Moberg. DOWN IN THE CELLAR WHERE IT’S COOL By A. W. NELSON, ’2-1 Down in the cellar where it’s cool We cook our grub while going to school. One gas range with burners four, Three forks, a knife and one spoon more, One cracked kettle and a frying pan, Bavin’s the cook and feels like a man. Breakfast we eat at half past four, Nine cakes each and not one more, Syrup on top and butter below Thank God, for this He did bestow. We scrub the dishes in the tub And wipe ’em by putting the towel to rub. Dinner we don’t eat quite so slow. Forty-five minutes and to school we go, Rice, and oats and corn fish stew, Cooked the way the Indians do; Just push the pan on the fire bright This grub we eat but do not sight. Supper’s the meal that’s all the go Cause time’s nothing after school, you know, Fried spuds brown and onions, too. Just the food that’s good for you, There aint no style or fancy quibs Just plain grub that sticks to the ribs. Sunday’s a day of rest for us Cause we’re dressed too nice to cook and fuss, So we grab what’s cold and let that do Till we get doughnuts at the B. Y. P. U. Then we’re always ready to start the week right With an empty stomach and a big appetite. Ten dollars a month it takes for two To furnish all that's needed for stew. The work it takes don’t need much time Cause it’s all fun, aint worth a dime, When you’re hungry come for a treat We do it well and do it cheap. Who could happier be in school Than Nelson and Bavin down where it’s cool. Sitting together on a box and board And placing grub where it ought to be stored Laughing and being to each other kind Each telling the other the thought of bis mind. to BETHEL HERALD STAFF, 1920-21. THE BETHEL HERALD The Bethel Herald A monthly published during the School year by the students of Bethel Academy and Theological Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $1.00 PER YEA if STAFF WALFREU G. HOLMBERG, Editor-in-Chief Bengt Anderson, Business Mgr. Emil T. Carlson, Circulating Mgr. SEMINARY ACADEMY Martin C. Hamlin.............Eng. Dept. Fred Moberg.................Swed. Dept. Axel A. Anderson...............Rapportor Einerie C. Gustafson....Ass’t Bus. Mgr. Adolf Olson, A. B.........Faculty Ass’t. Barthol Jacobson..... Ragnar Wall.......... Milton Ward.......... Naomi Larson......... Myra Peterson Fredolph Anderson ) H. C. Wingblade A. B, .....Eng. Dept. ----Swed. Dept. Ass’t Bus. Mgr. Ass'n Circ. Mgr. ___School Items ... Faculty Ass’t BETHEL HERALD Snelling and Nebraska Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota Entered as second-class matter Dec. 15, 19 19, at the Post Office at St. Paul, Minnesota under the Act of March 3, 1879. PRINCIPAL ALFRED J. WINGBLADE It is now fourteen years since Prof. A. J. Wingblade began teaching at Bethel Academy. He assumed the principalsliip in 1912 succeeding Dr. Gordh and has since then been at the head of the Academy. The students who have studied under him as well as the Swedish Baptist denomination as a whole are deeply indebted to him for his loyalty to the denomination and unselfish devotion to the best interests of the students. It has meant no small sacrifice for him, as well as all the teachers of our institution, to devote himself to the cause of Christian education. But he has considered what sacrifice he has been called upon to make well repaid in the satisfac- tion and joy derived from serving God and his fellow-men by inculcating Christian ideals into the minds and hearts of young lives. Our best wishes follow him for God’s richest blessings and many years of service in the work he loves so much. SEMINARISTS FEMTIOARS.U BILEl’M Nar Svenska Baptisternas i Amerika Allmanna Konfercns sammantrader i St. Paul denna heist, liras i samband d rmed grund-laggandet av samfundets seminarium av dr John Alexis Edgren i Chicago, 111. hasten 1S71. Denna hdgtid horde vara anledning till att alia broder, com graduerat eller studerat i seminariet, vanda sina steg At THE BETHEL HERALD 23 St. Paul for att hedra grundlaggaren, s val som alia som langre eller kortare tid tja-nat samfundet i dess betydelsefulla skol-verksamhet. There ought to be a grand reunion of all who have received their preparation under its tutorage. Grundlaggaren och de som narmast upp-togo verksamheten efter honom aro all he-der varda for deras mod att i trots av alia sv riglieter och nodvandiga uppoffringar, lagga en sk saker grund och fora saken tram t till harlig seger. Vi std nu p deras skuldror och rona frukterna av deras gedigna pionararbete. Konferensen har satt till m l att vid den-na hogtid sarcla en grundfond p $200,000 och det ar att hoppas att detta hoga mil mi kunna uppnis. Litom oss hedra minnet av vira fdre-gingare och betrygga samfundets framtid genom att pi allt satt understodja och be-frimja virt kara seminarium. COMMENCEMENT At graduation perhaps as never before do the words of Longfellow ring out: Life is real, Life is earnest. A completed school course is the commencement of one’s life work. The happy care-free school days are exchanged for the stern reality of life. Yet no one who has used his days of preparation wisely need fear the future. He commences his career confident of a life of usefulness to God and to mankind. A large number of excellent young men and women, the largest in the history of Bethel, graduate this year and all join most heartily in wishing every one of them Godspeed in whatever realm of life each expects to enter. Great things are prophesied of them and great things aro expected of them and we know we shall not be disappointed if all remain true to the precepts inculcated at dear old Bethel. May this be the commencement of great things for all of you. A WORD OF THANKS The measure of success attained by the Bethel Herald during the school year now drawing to a close is due to the splendid co-operation enjoyed in its publication. No venture of this kind can be successfully carried out without such co-operation and The Staff wishes to express its heartfelt gratitude to the faculties and students of both schools, the subscribers and advertisers and all who have in any way contributed to the success of the publication. We are especially indebted to our faculty advisers, Prof. A. Olson, in the Seminary and Prof. H. C. Wingblade in the Academy for their timely and valuable suggestions and advice. Bethel Herald Staff. Det har glatt oss, att Herren fdrlanat v r avh llne larare och seminariets forest n-dare, cl:r Lagergren, halsa och krafter, sk att han under hela Aret kunnat fortsatta sitt arbete 1 Seminariet. Samfundet m kanr.a sig trygg, sk lange som d:r Lagergren undervisar i Seminariet och lagger grunden for predikanternas verksamhet p ordets fasta grundval. M tte Herren val-signa och spara denne v x hogtaktade la-rare och samfundsnian till annu m nga Sr av tjanst for Guds rikes uppbyggande bland v rt svenska folk i Amcrika. The world is old, yet likes to laugh. New jokes are hard to find, And even a whole new Herald staff Can’t tickle every mind. So if you meet some ancient joke, Decked out in modern guise, Don’t frown and call the thing a joke.” Just laugh—don’t be too wise. —Anonymous. TO BETHEL HERALD’S ADVERTISERS AND SUBSCRIBERS Our Herald goes now on its last tour and we hope that its mission has not been in vain. We as business managers want to express our sincere thanks to all our advertisers for the favor shown ns during the year. We know that the subscribers loyally gave them their support and trade. Thanks to all! BENGT ANDERSON, ElMRRIE GUSTAFSON, MILTON WARD. 24 THE BETHEL HERALD PRESIDENT’S CORNER At the close of the Spanish American War Major General Leonard Wood was offered a business position that would have yielded not less than forty thousand dollars a year. He declined it, choosing to continue a life that brought him into constant touch with human life, with opportunities to serve effectively the needs of men in the strenuous conflicts of life. This is not surprising when we read that he has said: “A motto for all Americans—‘I serve.’ Somewhere, each and everyone of us must serve the nation to the very best of our ability.” We cannot serve as we should till we catch a vision of the world’s need and our relation to it. No one can fully realize himself and his possibilities till he sees the vision and identifies himself with a world movement to accomplish the fulfillment of this vision. We have, save and preserve only that which we let go, give out and invest in the great world enterprise. The Christ we will not share we may not keep. Active resistless service in the truest and best sense will be possible only as it grows out of the season of meditation and prayer. “More things are wrought by prayer Than this world dreams of. Wherefore, let thy voice Rise like a fountain for me night and day. For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend.” ftlorto -d’ Arthur—Tennyson. Prayer makes possible spiritual vision to the eyes of the soul, who by trust in God depending upon His promise, launches out in faith and obedience to serve, lovingly, joyfully, tirelessly, as he himself would be served. Hence the highest type of service is that which draws from the deepest sources and rises to the highest level. The development of the body may make a splendid animal, the discipline of the mind may make a brilliant demon! To ignore or subordinate the spiritual nature is inhuman and unreasonable. Body, mind and spirit are indispensible to the highest development in man and hence to the most effective and fruitful service. This is not impossible, except as one considers one hundred per cent efficiency as the goal to be reached at the start. It is the abuse or rather misuse of the resources and powers nearest at hand that seemingly makes this goal unreachable. From figures furnished by the Secretary of Treasury it appears, that money spent in one year needlessly, if laid up for a rainy day or used for necessities, would accomplish marvelous results. The figures include what the American public spends for chewing gum, fifty million, candy one billion, ciga rettes 880 million, soft drinks, ice cream soda, etc. 330 million, perfumery and cosmetics 730 million, cigars 510 million, tobacco and snuff S00 million, furs 300 million, carpets and luxurious clothing 1 billion 500 million, toilet soaps 40ft million, or a sum total of six billion dollars in twelve months. The labor and capital employed in producing these luxuries might otherwise have been turning out necessities, clothes, food, fuel, shoes, houses. The luxury consumer is paying a higher price for his necessities because he is al normally consuming luxuries. Who are the innocent ones, not included in this class? Surely they are few. We should remember that capital, whether a few pennies or a few dollars or a larger sum, represents human thought, energy and labor. It is a part of us and what we inherited from our forbearers translated into coin. It is a vehicle for service either to the uplift or down throw of humanity. May we not be found guilty of the latter, otherwise we will not only injure our neighbor but limit ourselves and cut short our own career of usefulness. Garret P. Serviss says, that a person’s brains keep him young, or would do so if he exercised his brains—and no one will admit he hasn’t any brains or that he doesn't exercise them. “If your occupation consumes your bodily energies” he says, }D3 siieo uje.i(i .moA ouuj auics Dip ju puu.. no exercise or the least possible exercise, your chances for long life are not very good. It will be found in cases of remarkable longevity that the subjects were mentally active to a noticeable degree, even when their occupations and their status of edu- THE BETHEL HERALD 25 cation did not demand what is called intellectual labor.” This again stresses the importance of serving with all mental, physical and spiritual talents and abilities. This, and this alone makes possible the highest development of character, which in turn makes for a true, well rounded full-orbed life. Such a life we pray may be the result of the endeavor of the students of Bethel Institute as they go forth from the school, some never to return as students again and others to return at the opening of another school year. Let us take as our ideal of service the Master, who said, I am among you as he that serveth.” Luk. 22: 27. One verse of a recent writer. who passed on after a life of active service, reveals the secret to every Bethelite: “As I go through the valley, life makes clear Three radiant truths like torches for my mind: The road to knowledge is the road of prayer. The tranquil heart creates the listening ear. God tells his secrets but to souls resigned. So. patiently upon my way I fare, With emptied pitcher moving on my course, Knowing that I shall fill it at the source, As I go through the valley.” —E. W. W. V r hogt alskade samfundsman, I):r Knuimiel Schmidt, var larare i Semina riet, tills hans dod d. l$:e mars,'1921. 26 THE BETHEL HERALD Teologiska Seminariets Avdelning “Segern, som liar overvuanit varlden, v r tro”. 1 John 5: 4. AUGUSTINUS ERIC N. LINDHOiLM Bland livstcckningar aga vi ett enastAen-de verk — en sjalvbiografi, mojligen den forsta som nAgonsin skrivits ,ocli som an-nu sklljer slg frAn alia de dvriga uti det att den ar stalld till Gud. Uti denna livsteck-ning se vi den store kyrkofadcrn och lara-ren Augustinus, bojd i stoftet, samtalande med Gud under det att ban solar sig uti hans karlek, omedveten om att bans ord uppfAngas av nAgot manniskobra. Dessa “be-kannelser”, skrivna uti hans fyratio-fjarde dr, hade som avsikt, enligt hans egna ord, uti en senare skrift, att ‘Ware sig de han-visa till min ondska eller till min godhet, prisa den rAttvise och gode Guden, och eg-ga mamtiskan till att, i sinne och hjarta, narraa sig honom.” FrAn dessa “Bekannelser”, ehuru mycket saknas som vi slculle on ska att veta, skola vi soka att framplocka nAgot som mAlar for oss denne man valsignelserika liv: Aurelius Augustinus foddes den 13de november Ar 354, i Tagaste, en liten oan-senlig by i Norra Afrika, i provinsen Nu-midien, icke lAngt frAn den, en gAng val-kanda staden, Hippo Regius. FrAn sin hedniske fader Patricius, arvde Augustinus en lidelseful natur, som blev honom till mycken skada; men frAn sin adolt gudfruk-tiga moder Monica, arvde han en djup och innerlig langtan till Gud, som foljde honom igenom de stormiga ungdomsAren, och som sedermera fann uttryck uti dessa sko-na ord: “Du liar skapat oss for Dig sjalv, och vArt hjarta ar oroligt till dess att det vilar i Dig. Denna langtan, och denna vordnad for Gud, fastan undantrangd, foljde honom under skoltiden i Madaura och Kartago, under hans resor till Milano och -Rom, pA hans vandring igenom de varldsliga lustarnas dunkla labyrint, igenom alia Manikeismens, Akademismens och Platonismens irrlaror, till dess att Den Helige Ande, igenom Ambrosii prediknin-gar, och en troende moders ivriga boner, verkade uti den trettio-tre-Arige ynglingen den underbara forandring, varigenom han blev till sA stor valsignelse for en efter-varld. SAsom en rent ung gosse borjade Augustinus att idka studier, men han pirn inner sig senare, att han redan under denna tid borjade att ga pA sina egna vagar. Han borjade att tala osanning bAde for sina la-rare, sAval som for sina foraldrar, och be-gick aven smAstolder uti hemmet, sarskilt i matvaror. Uti sina lekar var han under denna tid ingalunda ett exempel, och hans egna ord darom aro betecknande: “Ofta under leken,” sager han, “sokte jag segern pA ett oarligt satt, ty jag var sjalv beseg-rad av ett tomt begar efter att vara fram- •stAende..........och under det jag blev blottstalld, foredrog jag att grala hellre an att giva efter.” Vid sexton Ars Alder blev det nddvandigt for Augustinus att avbryta sina studier i grammatik och retorik, som han pAborjat i den narbelagna staden Madaura, emedan hans foraldrar for tillfallet voro i mycket knappa omstandigheter. Fadern, som redan tidigt lagt marke till sonens stora be-gAvning, sokte att sA snart som mojligt skaffa medel for att Ater 6'anda honom till skolan, denna gAng till Kartago. Om sin faders villighet att uppoffra for sin skol-bildning, sager Augustinus, “Utover sina tillgAngar, brukade han utrusta sin son med allt som behovdes for en lAng resa for studiernas skull. MAnga, som voro lAngt mera valbargade, gjorde ej nAgot 6Ad ant for sina barn.” Betecknande til-lagger han: “Men denne samme fader frA-gade aldrig efter huru jag tillvaxte infor Dig; sA l nge jag kunde tala med ledig-het.” Under tiden som foraldrarna hollo pA att repa sig pA det ekonomiska, gick Augustinus fAfang, och utsattes for mAn-ga frestelser till synd. AngAende denna tid sager han sjalv: “Det onda begarets THE BETHEL HERALD 27 tcirnen vaxte over mitt huvud, och ingen hand var tillstades att rycka dem upp.” Men hans moder, den gudfruktiga Monica, uti vars hjarta Gud redan fatt uppratta ett tempel, bad for honom och varnade honom for de synder, com han redan borjat begS.. Han omtalar sjalv senare, att han betrak-tade dessa varningar s . barnsliga, att han rodnade vid tanken p att taga dem i akt. Men dS han sedermera kom att besinna sig infor Gud, sager han om dessa r d: “Dina voro de, och jag visste det icke.’” Hans kamrater hollo pft. att utdva ett ont infly-tande p honom under denna tid. Tillsam-mans med dem begick han stolder uti de narbelogna tradg rdarna, icke darfor att han alskade tradens frukt, utan darfor att han alskade att gora just det som var for-bjudet. Ang ende dessa sina kamrater ut-talar han sig i fdljande ord: “Hurudana voro icke dessa kamrater i vars sallskap jag vandrade fram p Babylons gator, i vilkas smuts jag valtrades s soni i kanel och dyrbar ismorjelse.” Huru djupt Augustinus sjonk under denna tid, d han saknade sysselsattning, framg r tydligt av foljande ord: “Jag alskade att forges. Jag alskade min egen synd — icke det for vars skull jag syndade, utan synden sjalv.” Omsider nnlande Augustinus till Karta-go. Under sina studier darstades kom han att lasa ett verk som hette “Hortensius,” forfattat av den romcrske valtalaren Cicero. Denna skrift innchdll en framstall-ning av de fordelar som voro forknippade med idkandet av filosofiska studier; och Augustinus bbrjade att langta efter “vis-hetens ododlighet.” Uti der.na skrift fann han aven Stcrgivna, Pauli ord i Kol. 2: 8, 9, “Sen till att ingen bortrovar eder med varldsvisheten och tomt bedrageri efter manniskostadgar, efter varldens barnala-ror och icke efter Kristus. Ty I Honom bor Gudomens hela fullhet lekamligen.” Sftsom vi redan antytt hade han tidigt lart kanna och alska Jesusnamnet; att begag-na hans eget uttryck hade han “druckit in detta namn med niodersmjolken,” och detta gjorde att all vishet ehuru hog, polerad och sanningsenlig den an var, som utelam-nade eller foraktade detta namn, misslyc-kades uti att gripa hans hjarta. S dan vishet fann han uti denna Ciceros skrift. Men det nyss anfdrda citatet fr n Pauli penna grep honom till den grad, att han beslot sig for att vidare rannsaka de Heli-ga Skrifterna. (Han alskade, Atminstone till att borja med, Skriftens rena och adla stil, och tilltalades djupt av dess mysteri-er, men kunde dock ej undgil den kanslan att skriftcn fordrade n got av honom, som han var allt for stolt att giva. Han sager sjalv darom: “Men jag var icke en som kunde tranga mig in uti dess djupheter, eller boja mitt huvud for att fcilja dess steg.” Inom kort forsakade han Skrifterna s som varande allt for enkla for honom att befatta sig med, men det hade odesdig-ra foljder, ty han insnarjdes snart uti Ma-nikeismens irrl ror, varifr n han med stor moda undkom. Under hcla denna tid bars ban p boil ens armar av den alskliga modern. Un-derstundom undrade bon om sonen verk-ligen skulle finna sin fralsare, men hennes tro triumferade over hennes tvivel, och lion blev forvissad om att hennes boner skulle bliva besvarade. D5. lion on g ng opp-nade sitt hjarta for en troende biskop, tros-tade han henne med de skona orden: “Giv dig till freds; en son av sk m nga moders-t rar kan icke g forlorad.” Detta svar mottog lion som ett budskap direkt ifr n Gud. Vid denna tid hade Augustinus borjat att se det oegentliga uti Manikeismen, och inom kort Ihmnade han dess ranker. Augustinus var vid denna tid larare i retorik i Kartago, men var missbel ten med den slappa disciplin som var r dande uti dc afrikanska skolorna. Han beslot sig for att lamna, och gi till Rom, enar han hbrt, att dlsciplinen i de romerska skolorna var strangare ock att de romerska ynglingarna voro villiga att underkasta sig denna disciplin; men hans moder opponerade sig emot detta beslut, ty lion trodde, att han i Rom komnie att ledas liingre bort ifran Gud. D dagen for avresan var inne, fdlj-de modern honom till kusten for att om niojligt fornid, honom att vanda om. Detta lovade han henne att gora, men l tsa- des att han ville .stanna hos en van till dess att denne avseglat. Det var afton och Monica undandrog sig till ett narbeliiget kapell for att bedja. Under det att lion dar tillbringade natten i bon till Gud om att sonen icke skulle avresa till Rom, re-ser han dock emot hennes vilja. Men dar-bortu i Italien inotte han sin fralsare, och dS. han senare p minner sig denna hand- 28 THE BETHEL HERALD ling av olydnad och forakt for sin moder sager han pd ett staile uti sina bekannel-ser: “Och vad var det, 0 Gud, som hon under s mdnga t rar bad Dig om, om ickc det, att du skulle forhindra min avresa? Men Du uti djupet av Dina rdd enar du sdg grundtanken uti hennes begdran, gav lienne icke vad lion dd tegarde, pd det att Du mdtte verka uti mig det som hon alltid bad om.” 'Dd Monica fornam, att hennes son hade avrest, avseglade aven hon till Italien, sa snart tillfalle gavs dartill. Under denna resa uppstod en svdr storm, dd till och med sjomannen voro osakra om utg ngen; men Monica, forvissad om att hon skulle dterse sin son, sokte att trosta den klentrogna besattningen, forsakrande dem om en lycklig ankomst till resans mdl. Vi fara fdrbi, som has-tigast, de handel-ser som timade uti Augustinii liv, under den forsta tiden, dd han vistades uti Rom och Milano, for att saga ndgonting om den undcrbara forandring uti bans liv, som gjorde lionom till en i sanning god miinni-ska. Strax efter ankomsten till Italien borjade han att dhora Ambrosius’ predik-ningar, till en borjan, av ny.fikenliet och intrcssc for dess valtaliga form; men det drojde icke lange forran han borjade in-tressera sig aven for innehdllet. Xnnu hoi 1 han pd att utkampa svdra sjalsstrider, och led ofta nederlag uti dessa strider. Han var ofdrmogen att bryta syndenis fruktans-varda makt, och kiinde sig vanmaktig i sin ande. Efter att en tid hava studerat den nyplatonska filosofien, borjade han att med allvar lasa Bibeln. Sarskilt grep ho-nom skildringen i roinarebrevets sjuiule kapitel av tvedrakten inom det manskliga viiscndct, ty uti apostlcns sjalsstrider igcn-kande han sina egna. ‘Sd hande det sig att han cr. dag tick bc-•sok av en van, som talade om den fromme eremiten Antonius och hans uppoffranda liv. Uti en tystnad som foljde, jamfdrde Augustinus sin forflutna levnad med denna helige mans, — en valdig storm uppstod uti hans sjal, dtfoljd av bittra tdrar. Han skyndade ut i tradgdrden. Dar kastade han sig under ett trad och ropade hogt grdtande: MHuru. ldnge 0 Herre? Skall du vara vred for alltid? Utpldna mina over-tradelser, huru lange, huru lange? Varfor alltid i morgon och dter i morgon? Var- for icke nu? Varfor gor du ej i denna stund ett slut pd all min smalek?” Sd talade jag,” sager han, “och dd jag lyssna-de horde jag en rost, en barnarost, frdn ett narbelaget hem, upprepa ‘Sid upp och las; sld upp och las! Jag kunde ej min-nas ndgon lek ddr man hade fdr vana att upprepa dessa ord, och darfor tog jag dem sdsom ett budskap ifrdn ovan, att jag skulle sld upp min libel och lasa.” Augustinus lydde denna rost, hamtade ett exemplar av romarebrevet och fick upp detta staile: “Ldtom oss vandra skickligt sdsom om dagen, icke i gillen och dryckeslag, icke i otukt och utsvavningar, icke i kiv och avund; utan ikladen eder Kristus, och dragen icke omsorg om kiittet till begarel-ser.” Dd han last dessa ord stannade han, men ett nytt ljus hade gdtt upp for hans sjal, och med ett forandrat anlete, som kannetecknade ett forandrat liv, kungjor-de han for sin van vad som intraffat. BX-da gingo for att omtala for Monica. “Dd gingc vi till min moder, ' sager han, “vi omtala Cor lienne — hon frbjdas. Vi omtala huru det gick till — hon hoppar av gliidjc, triumferar cell tackar Dig som giver langt utovcr vad vi bedja eller tanka.” Augustinus sokte nu ensamlieten och drog sig undan med sin moder och ndgra vanner till ett lantstalle icke idr.gt ifrdn Milano ddr han i stillhet beredde sig att mottaga dopet. Efter dopet besokte han Rom varefter han fortsatte resan till Af-rika. Under denna resa dog hans moder i Roms hamnstad, Ostia. Kort fore hennes insjuknande. hade moder och son. som nu voro ett i Kristus, njutit av ett samtal som strackte sig ldngt utover tidens ocli rum-mcts griinscr, och var on forsmak till den oviga sabbatsvilan. Vid slutet av detta underbara samtal, sade Monica: “Vad gor jag bar, jag vet icke. nu dd jag fAtt se dig fbrakta varldens gladje for att tjana Gud — vad gor jag liar?” Hon langtade hem, och hennes enskan uppfvlldes inom ndgra fd dagar. Uti sina “Bekiinnelser” har Augustinus dt henne rest en skon minnes-vdrd. . Efter dterkomsten till Afrika forde Augustinus ett strdngt asketiskt liv tlllsam-mans med sina vanner. Sedan blcv han presbyter i den narbelagna staden Hippo Regius, och snart darefter blev han bis- THE BETHEL HERALD 29 kop darstades. S som biskop hade han m nga bittra stridcr att utkampa med sA-clana som tankte olika. Om hans insats uti sin tids religiosa verksamhet onska vi icke hftr att orda. efter att hava sokt att endast framdraga irAgot av intresse frAn bans personliga liv. Dessa hans “Bekan-nelser,” ur vilka vi hamtat vAra tankar kanske aro framstallda uti alIt for morka larger, dock m ste vi under det vi lasa dem beundra den man som sA troget och oppenhjartigt bekanner for Gud sin lev-nad. Augustinus dog Ar 430 i staden Hippo, icke s lAngt frftn sin fddelseort. Hans livs afton fordystrados av de vilda Vanda-lernas infall uti norra Afrika, och hans dod intraffade clA dessa hollo pA att le-lagra staden. uti villccn han utfort sitt storsta arbete. THE R1VEK OF LIFE By EMIL T. CARLSON The human life resembles a river in many ways. Just as life has three distinct stages of development so also the course of every river may be divided into three distinct divisions. The source or beginning of a river is its youth. As it winds on towards its goal it becomes more and more mature. Gradually approaching the end of its course it reaches its old age. Here as it is about to empty its contents into the ocean its current becomes sluggish and its bed worn. A river is always moving, so also is life. There are times when the current runs swiftly. At other times it runs more slowly ancl with greater difficulty. Just as there are falls and whirlpools in a river’s course so there are breaks and eruptions in every human life. Then again there are obstructions causing the current to pass slowly ancl with difficulty. It is just at such places in a river’s course that its power is available for use. In like manner it is the difficulties encountered and overcome in a person’s life that tests his power and efficiency. No river runs straight. It has more or less windings and bends In its course. Such also is human life. Many a meandering stream as it approaches the sea will have formed islands and lakes. The person who has not had a set goal in life and purposed to roach that goal will find his life more or less a failure. He will not have accomplished much of importance and the fruits of his labor will have been divided and of little value. The mouth of a river is always larger than its source. A largo river as it empties into the sea is but a combination of many smaller rivers and brooks. So also is life. We are all more or less Influenced by each other. Other men’s experiences and teachings enlarge our lives. Our life in turn goes up in some other person’s life. As a small rivulet we start out in life. Our own experience ns well as other people’s experiences anJ teachings enlarge our lives. The more of these little rivulets entering into our lives, the larger will our lives be as we approach the Sea of Eternity. A river’s purpose is not merely to drain and cleanse, hut also to supply water for vegetation, animals and mankind. We always find the most vegetation and naturally the densest population close to a large river. Whether the river is there because of the vegetation or the vegetation is there because of the river might he a debatable question. We know this much, however, that vegetation, rivers and civilization go hand in hand. How beautifully docs not this correspond to lives of great men! We are accustomed to class a man great who has been the means of advancing and bettering civilization. If we take some of the world's greatest statesmen we find that it , is what they did that helps us to remember who they were. That life indeed can be said to be worth while which, like the river drains off all rubbish and trash, helps to rid society of the evils which beset it, and at the same time helps to nourish and tend the things worth while. Our lives like the pure crystal water of the river should reflect the nobler things above us. If we do not reflect the things that arc noble and true we will reflect those that are evil. Would that God could look down a:t every man and woman and there see a true image of Himself as He meant us to be. Lastly a river suggests immortality to us. As we stand on the river’s bank watching it glide peacefully by, it seems to tell us, 30 THE BETHEL HERALD Men may come and men may go, but I go on forever.” Solomon said, All rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; Unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again.” Our present lives will all end in eternity. Shall they then be resurrected to the Life Eternal? RAlTORTtfRENS RON By AXEL A. ANDERSON Detta las r tillhor nu snart det flydda, men de erfarenheter man ront foljer varje individ p sina enskilda vagar i livet. I f ord sagt liar det varit ett ldrorikt och trev-ligt skol r, bAde i klasrummen och varhelst man samlats till mbten av social cller rent religios natur. Studenterna skingras nu At olika hail for att tjana Herren pA sina respektiva fait. Onsdagen den 11 :e maj vigdes av prof. Adolf Olson, broder Fred L. Moberg och Anna Sundberg, sjukskoterska vid Mounds Park Sanatorium, varefter brudparet av-reste till Kingsburg, Cal. till brudgummens fdr ldrahem. Broder Moberg var hcmkal-lad p grund av sin faders allvarliga sjuk-dom och passade d pA i all hast att taga sin liustru med sig. Vi taga anledning att pk det hjartligaste gratulera brudparet till ett lyckligt aktenskap, och p samma g ng uttrycka den dnskan att hr. Mobergs fader m tte tillfriskna. De nygifta amn.a sl ned sina bopSlar i Maynard, Minn., varest hr. Moberg antagit kallelse s som pastor. Martin C. Hamlin predikar fortfarande i • Lake City, Minn., och amnar stanna dar under sommaren. Geo. Ferre har under sista m naden gjort ett besok i Ogema och Westboro, Wis. Harris, Minn., blir broder Ferres sommarfa.lt. Oscar Gunnerfeldt predikar i Dalbo varje sdndag och kominer att fortsatta dar under sommaren. Ilan skall besoka Central Canada Konfercnsens moten i Winnipeg den 9—12 juni. Emerie C. Gustafson har predikat i St. Francis och Becker, Minn., och den 15:e maj i Anoka, Minn. Hugo Herrg rd liar besokt Ogema och Westboro Wis., varannan sondag under vintern. Sina ferier skall han tillbringa p vastkusten sAsom missionar for sver.sk-finska baptisterna. William Turnwall fortsatter sitt goda verk vid Wheelock Parkway missionen a-ven under sommaren. Oscar Magnuson skall foretaga en resa genom ostern under sommaren sSsom iped-lem av the Bethel Male Quartett. Arthur B. Nelson bosatter sig efter gra-duationen i Grantsburg, Wis., s som stadig-varandc pastor. Han har uppehS.llit verk-samheten dar sedan januari mSnad. Emil T. Carlson stannar pi sin post i Enfield, Minn, under sommaren, den fbrsam-ling han tjanat under skol ret Herbert R. Peterson amnar fortfara i Superior, Wis., varest ett gott verk p be-gynts. Rapportbren predikar fortfarande i Anoka, Minn. Han besokte Lake Norden, S. D. sondagen den 15 :e maj. Efter graduation intrader han sSsom pastor i Eveleth, Minn. Redaktoren stannar kvar i Spring Vale, Minn, under sommaren, varest han predikat varje sondag under senare tiden. Dr. C. G. Lagergren har predikat pS. fol-jande platscr under maj m nad: Isanti Nor-ra. Lake Sarah och Bethel, Minneapolis. Prof. Adolf Olson innehar fortfarande pastorsvSrden i St. Paul l:a forsamling och roner valsignelse och framg ng. Dr. G. Arvid Ilagstrom har pft. senare tiden talat och predikat som foljer: Under p skveckan, predikade i Woodland Park kyrkan, St. Paul. Minn., den 25 mars och sondagen den 27:e mars vid vackelsemote i St. Paul l:a svenska forsamling. Sondagen den 3:e april predikade vid svenska baptistforsamlingen i Mankato, •Minn., vid missionsforsamlingen Kasta, Minn., och talade vid en ungdomskonferens p kvallen samma dag i Amerikanska kyrkan i Mankato. Den 6:e april deltog i State Board of Promotion mote i Calvary baptistkyrkan i Minneapolis, Minn. Sondagen den 10:e april talade vid gilds-tjanst vid Mounds Park Sanitarium. Den 15:e april talade vid en bankett i Willmar, Minn., och samlade subskriptioner for ett nytt pastorsbostalle, predikade aven darstades sondagen den 17 :e april. Sbndagen den 24 :e april talade vid en ungdomskonferens i Spring Valley, Minn. Onsdagen den 27 :e april presiderade vid en debatt i Central High School, Minneapolis, Minn., mellan North Park College, THE BETHEL HERALD 31 Chicago, 111. och Minnehaha Academy. •Sondagen den 8:e maj predikade pi f. m. i Bethel, Minneapolis, Minn. M ndagen den 9:e maj talade over “Religious Education, A Community Need” vid en bankett h llen av Ramsey County Sunday Sschool Ass’n i St. Paul l:a svcnska baptist kyrka. Den 12: e dennes talade till fdrmin for The School Amendment vid ett community mote anordnad av The iPhalen. Park School Mothers’ Club i Biblioteksbyggna-den, Greenbrier och Jessamine Sts., St. Paul. Sondagen den 15 :e dennes predikade i Reynolds, Minn. BETHEL COMMERCIAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION No, indeed, it was not “only one of those many rumors, as the notice in the March issue of the Bethel Herald says. The members of the graduating class of the Commercial Department ’21 as well as representatives from the classes of previous years met, April 30th, 1921, for the purpose of organizing the Bethel Commercial Alumni Association. And organize they did! The officers for the year 1921 are as follows: Oscar Youngquist Enoch Johnson Lambert Rodclius Eleanore Bonde Gordon Bodien President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Assistant Secretary •No one has heard very much from our Commercial graduates in former years, but we intend in the future to let you know that we are very much alive. Watch the Bethel Academy Commercial Department grow! ELEANORE BONDE. Secretary. 32 THE BETHEL HERALD COIVDIERCIA-L DEPARTMENT SNAPSHOTS THE BETHEL HERALD 33 COMMERCIAL CLASS MtOPHECY—1921 Lambert Rodelius—Raising peanuts for Bethelites. Winifred Peterson—Saleswoman for the National Distributing Co. Headquarters Bethel Academy. « Leola Iiellerstedt—Taking dictation at 140 miles an hour for a Hindoo chief. Wendell Fredeen—Retired debater, serving as Eskimo missionary. Ilainay ‘Hanson—Wife of the Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Chicago. Thomas Hove—‘Manufacturer of the “Hove” car putting “Ford” out of business. May Christianson—Inventing a new “Ford Typewriter.” Richard Lindliolm—Arrayed in stripes for breaking the heart of a millionaire’s daughter. Esther Johnson—Giving chiropractic treatment to the “giraffes.” Goldie Putnam—Model for “Corot. Mabel Leander—Inventor of “Wheat Wo Wumbo” breakfast food. Judith Freedland—Snake Charmer with the “Yankee Robinson Circus.” Florence -Dahlinaii—Hair dresser on “Treasure Island.” Edith Iiuggerth—Deaqoness at the ‘'Borneo” mission station. Seward Parker—Boxer instructor for “Skin-urn” club. Fred Swanson—Stationed in New York letting down sky-scrapers to let the moon pass by. Oscar Youngquist—'President of the “Hook-um Nailum” company. Ruth Silene—Ice breaker along the Equator. Gordon Bodien—Traveling with camera and donkey taking children's pictures. Lawrence Magnuson—Gathering raw material to be used in the construction of his new adding machine. Vandella Stake—Head of the “Van Stake” delicatessen shop. Magnus Ellstrom—Reporter for the St. Paul Dispatch. We, the editors of this “prophecy,” in looking into the crystal globe, find ourselves on the Island of St. Helena, curling the Kaiser’s mustache. M. 0. G.—B.A.A. Two sales letters from the Business English Class of the Commercial Department. We can invent articles to sell, as well as means for selling them. St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 19, 1921. Mr. Walter Morris, Fergus Falls, Minn. Dear Sir: You wouldn't think of carrying water from a well to your home every day—then why dip a pen into an inkwell every time you want to write a sentence? Buy a Snapfill Fountain Pen and see what a difference it makes. It will write freely and smoothly without blotting, leaking or scratching. There’s another Snapfill feature you’ll like—the easy manner in filling it. There are no springs or levers to get out of order. On£ finger pressure and the pen is filled fully and perfectly. Every Snapfill Fountain Pen is guaranteed during its entire life against any defect in materials or workmanship. Will you not let us send you this fine pen? Just fill out the accompanying blank and inclose money order, and you will have done something you will never regret. Yours very truly, JUDITH FREED LAND. St. Paul, Minn., March 1, 1921. Mr. Automobile Driver Dear Sir: Perpetual Motion is impossible, but your motor with all its gasoline attachments and equipments can he driven without gasoline. A brief description of the apparatus which can be attached to any two or four cycle motor can be given in a few words. It is composed of two crushed glass tanks only 12” high and 6” in diameter, connected by a pipe line. These can he placed in any place of convenience on the car. The tank which is being used is con- 34 THE BETHEL HERALD nected with the carburetor. A new butterfly valve is necessary as the speed has to be regulated by this and the usual kind does not close tight. Other changes are unnecessary. No water or cooling system is needed as the motor does not heat. A few words as to the surprisingly low cost of running. Attachment complete $60.00. Cost of a carefully prepared chemical plus the proper amount of Ragweed Juice for 2000 miles .30 cents. This constitutes the first filling. Chemical plus -Ragweed juice for second filling in storage lank for 4000 miles .15 cents. After the tanks have been recharged two or three times they work without further attention. The attachment will live the life of three motors. More power is developed and the speed of your car is increased about 25%. It has been tried out on a car taken out of the junk pile. Place your order early as we are unable to meet the demand of people who have seen this latest and most wonderful Automotive invention. Respectfully yours O. J. Younfjquist. Academy Department ' “Trust in God and Work” Till WILL BE DOSE The day is fair and overhead the skies are blue How bright the morn, no shadows hide the sun. O Father, thou art good to us in all we do! For all we thank thee, let Thy will be done. A storm draws nigh and all my path is dark and drear. Above ’tis black, no star shines forth, not one. Dear Father I am lost, will ne’er the cay appear? O Father, help me say, Thy will be done. Friends leave my tent, alone I sit in grief and weep. Dear ones forsake, why has such sorrow come? The storm is loosed and o’er my quailing heart doth sweep: 0 Lord how can I say, Thy will be done? The clouds have fled, how calm and bright the radiant morn. The air is sweet, a glad new day’s begun. My Christ, I thanked thee for Thy guidance thru the storm. 1 low blessed now to say, Thy will be done. —Albatross. (A Senior ’21.) MOTHER By GdSO. (F. FERRE King, art thou worthy of thy name? General, dost thou deserve thy title? Nobleman, art thou a nobleman at heart? Yea, people of different ranks and titles are ye worthy of your stations? Mother, I beseech thee, art thou worthy of thy praise and acclamations, or art thy praises a mere expression of the inner craving for some object of worship. There is nothing like the love of a mother. Why? Is there any proof of such a statement? Let me tell you a story or rather introduce you to a scene of everyday life. It is night. Nature is sleeping and the evening breezes are singing their lullaby. The clock had just struck eleven. The bright moonlight is stealing thru the win- THE BETHEL HERALD 35 (low, and above the heavens are spread in beauty and grandeur. In the lone cottage, far from other people, in the wild woods, the children are sleeping peacefully. The father has slept for two years beneath the old oak tree, and the mother, with her children, is left alone. She has not yet gone to bed, and looking thru the window we see her taking down her Bible from the book shelf. Silently she opens the comforter of her heart and commences to read: “We spend our years as a tale that is told.” She starts to meditate upon that wonderful thought. There are the children sleeping, peacefully and sweetly. They, most certainly, will have a long future. She closes the book, and kneels down by the chair in prayer to God Almighty: Lord, take thou care of my children,” Oh, that prayer, how it will follow those children on their journey thru life. Mother, who is more worthy to be honored than you? Whom will we better remember in our old age, than you? Who comforted us in time of need, more than you, mother? Tho our friends forsake us; tho our most intimate relations betray us, tho every one else leaves us; nevertheless mother remains steadfast. When others are silent, she prays. When others rest, she works. She is never too weary or tired to work for us. It may be that this is a picture of the past for you, my friend, it may be that that mother rests in the lonely graveyard, but one thing is certain, her love, her prayer and her confidence in you, will follow you wherever you may wander. Pay thy tribute, if thy mother still lives, while you possess this great treasure, while she is still loving and praying. “Whose love can equal the love of a Mother; Whose the devotion so loyal and true! Who suffers so much, with such joy for another. Who works with such pleasure as Mother for you? You hail with delight the friendship of others. You revel in love of the sweetheart you’ve won, Yet, where do you find a friendship like Mothers, Unbroken till death calls and life’s work is done.” Chapel speakers this month have been Rev. A. J. Northrop, Dr. A. E. Bess, Mr. Timmons, Rev. E. H. Rasmussen, Rev. R. A. Arlander, Mr. A. H. Cross, Rev. M. F. Sanborn, Rev. W. E. Loucks, C. H. Richter, Dr. W. B. Riley. Other visitors have been: Prof. C. R. Howd of Hamline, and Rev. and Mrs. Ole Hanson, Fargo, N. Dak. Visitors’ Day was a decided success. It took a determined rainstorm to prevent us from being entirely swamped by the crowd. In spite of the inclement weather the audience completely filled the chapel and seats had to be placed in the side rooms. Still a number were forced to stand. The evening program was a masterpiece. In the afternoon the recital and talk by Prof. Stomberg was greatly appreciated. Supper was served in both boarding clubs by the Twin City Ladies’ Societies. In the morning the Preliminary Track Meet was held, which gave the victory to the Juniors by a count of 53% to 312|3. Quite a number of students attended the lecture given, by Rev. John Erickson on April 11, when views were shown of Sweden. 36 THE BETHEL HERALD The Seniors new pennant in the chapel carries the motto: “Loyal and True. There are 39 graduates this year in the Academic Department. A more promising group of students have never gone forth from the halls of Bethel Academy. An X-Ray machine has been donated to Bethel Academy by Noyes Brothers Cutler. The most recent purchase for the Musical Department is a metronome. The Bethel Orchestra rendered several numbers at the chapel service recently. The performance was a decided success and speaks well for the Director, Miss Ac-kerlund. The Athletic Committee is putting in a new tennis court. Several loads of gravel have been delivered in a new tennis court. Several loads of gravel have been delivered for this purpose. Back stops, which were purchased last year, will now be put into place. The series of talks on Vocational guidance by Dr. Bess have been very beneficial to the students. Students who are not yet sure as to what calling they should follow will find in Dr. Bess’ talks many valuable suggestions. On the seventh of April Miss Price gave an interesting Bible Reading program in chapel. The prize this month for the most humorous talk will be awarded to Mr. A. H. Cross. Jlis talk was a veritable series of object lessons as he pulled one article after the other, from an apple to a water bottle, from his pockets and other secret recesses. The baseball team has already played two games. Mr. Emil Aspaas is manager and Mr. Seward Parker is Captain. We are glad to sec among us again Free-dolph Anderson, who has recovered after a stay o f several weeks at Mounds Park Sanitarium, also very glad to see Marvin Ericson with us again. Students going out to preach during the summer should take with them a Scofield Bible with reference notes and up-to-date helps. These are sold at a discount in the Bethel Book Store. May 4-7 was Bigger Bethel week at B. A. All of us can help to make Better Bethel Bigger by boosting and interesting prospective students in B. A. Secure one or more boxes of Bethel stationery in the Book Store and use same this winter. Ton Know How ’Tis. He told the shy maid of his love. The color left her cheeks; But on the shoulder of his coat. It showed for several weeks. “The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless power without abusing it!” —Macauley. “How does the Reverend Cooper always have the front seats of his church so well filled?” “His head usher is a street-car conductor.” In The Street Car. Small man: “Have you plenty of room, madam ?” Fat lady: “Yes. thank you!” •Small man: “Well then, give me a little, please.” Discussing real and personal property in Commercial Law: R. B.: “A pipeless furnace is real property because if it is taken out of a house a large hole will be left in the floor.” E. V.: “Fill the hole up with ashes.” Overheard in chapel during “Bcthcr Bethel” week: We are going to have an inauguration of our picture.” We have a faculty which can be highly complimented and a student body equally as good. A Senior: We are sorry to leave, but we are glad to go.” The sad thing about the Freshmen when they come to school is that they don’t know anything, but the most pathetic thing of THE BETHEL HERALD 37 f 'SwrtT ro.-' Cfcy'‘i Our”R.r 50v Q. AVro G ‘v« 4'T .VS U L-! I • - -Cwt fcVV S� w’A .s 3etVve Quarrel ”VY « 38 THE BETHEL HERALD all is that they don’t know that they don’t know they don’t know. The Sophomores don’t know anything either, but they know that they don’t know what they don’t know. The Juniors know something but they don’t know that they know what they know. “The Seniors know and know that they know that they know.” Mr. Hove of the Commercial Department has invested in a new Ford.” V. S. in surprise: 0, look! One of that man’s horses is a mule.” Rev. E. T. C.: I am sure that I express the cement of the entire Boarding Club.” Prof. W.: I wonder if we can get a stopwatch? C. H.: Yes, my watch has stopped.” Johnnie in Botany class after the teacher had explained the names of the different kinds of roots of trees: Teacher, which is the square root?” H. C. W.: Don’t you think it is deeper than that. R. P.: Well, she sort of proposed to him in a mild way.” Ask M. P. who’s little red top she rides in and E. P. how Axel” is and also why Jasper” treats small children so kindly. HERItE, GIY OSS MAN! Hcrre, giv oss miin, Starka, oforskriickta, Man, vars hopp oss mod ingiver Miin, vars heder ren forbllver Miin, som jag’et undertrycka, Miin, som sknpa landets lycka; Sasoiu iidla soncr Landet da dem kronor; Miin, som nldrig sura nagon moder, Miin, som nldrig svlka nftgon broder, Miin, som folja efter fiidrens bud, Miin, som liedra land och Item och Gud, Herre, giv oss miin! DET SVENSKA SPRAKET E. A. FINSTROM, Ph.B. Svenskan ar, irast italienskan, varldens skonaste och mest valljudande sprdk. Det-ta erkannande har uttalats icke blott av en-tusiastiska svenskar utan aven av skon-hetsalskande man och kvinnor fr n andra nationer. Det sir icke slumpen blott som gjort att de svenska studenterna vunnit sa manga sAngarsegrar i Paris och att varldens stdrsta nu levaiule fdrfattarinna ar en svensk, Selma Lagerlof. Det svenska spr - THE BETHEL HERALD 39 kets valljudande ord ha nog mycket att go-ra med delta for den sveivska kanslan 63, tillfredsstallande forh llande. Visst ar dock att allt for m nga svenskar ej ha reda p detta och skulden ligger ej heller belt och h3.Het hos dem. Den svenska de hort skulle aldrlg ha vunnlt erk n-nande for skonhet. Personer som blott tala n gon viss dialckt kunna naturligtvis ej till fullo uppskatta det skona uti det litte-rara spr ket, fastan dialekterna sjalva kunna ha en mangel av skona ord och uttryck. Vissa dialekter st dock 13ngt efter. •Det ar cmcllcrtid genom uppblandning med frammande spr k som svenskar ha li-dit mest. I Sverige bar nppblandningen skett fdrnamligast med franskan och i Ame-rika med engelskan. Foljande exempel aro mera passande att reta skrattmusklerna an alt vacka dc estetiska kanslorna. Ja lioppas du slipar bra tungt s att du filar gudd tumar .” Ja ska g ut i kitchen A m ka fajer sen fixa mit A putat s for dinner.” “RAden krossar r llr den m nga g nger.” Om den svenska man hor ar en s dan rora, kail man naturligtvis ej ens gora sig en forestalling om dess skonhet och kraft. Varje svensk ar iivens skyldig att med-dela sin samtid och eftervarld det goda som ban arvt fr n sina kraftiga, modiga, ridderliga, och sannlngs lskande forfader. Nyckeln till denna stora skattkammare ar dot svenska spr ket. “avans och hjaltarnas spr k! Hor adelt och manligt du ror dig! ren ar som malmens din klang, saker som solens din g ng. Vistas p hojderna du, dar skan och stormarna tala, dalarnas lagre behag Ur ej gjorda for dig. Spegla ditt anlete i sjon, och friskt fr n de manliga dragen tvatta det frammande smink, kanske det snart ar for sent.” (Tegner.) EN YARDRbM Av BENGT ANDERSON Den vackra v rdagen hade n tt sitt slut och de vaxlande skuggorna p gras pi an en utanfor mitt fdnster forlangdes. Mina blic-kar overforo nejden och stannade drom-mande i fjarran. Det var v r igen. Livet sjod i trad och buskar, graset spiradc, f g-larna sjongo och p avst nd hordes de ungas skratt och s ng. Jag var i drommar-nas ocli fantasiens varld och d r s g jag en syn som jag aldrig skall glomma. Jag befann mig p cn gronsltande kulle, varest violer och liljekonvaljer spridde sin ljuva doft och fr n en narbelagen talltopp ljod talltrastens lockande toner. Dar nere i da-len l g en liten stuga inbaddad ibland grbn-skande trad, av vilka de fiesta stodo i blom. Det var mitt hem, den karastc platsen p jorcen. Dar voro mina for'sta steg tagna p livets torniga stig; dar larde jag mig att alska och d r framstammade jag p b rnsligt satt mina forsta boner till him-melens Cud. Skulle denna varldens sorl och glans kunna borttaga ljudet av min moders karleksfulla stamma; skulle livets gr och fugtiga dimmor kunna utpl na minnet av hemmet och fosterlandet; skulle en frammande tunga kunna fr nrova mig form gan att p min moders spr k uttryc-ka hjartats adlaste kanslor: — nej aldrig. Drcmmen var forbi och jag forsjonk i tankar. Xr det p , sin plats att anvanda svenskan i detta land eller horde den bann-lysas? Om s varfor? I mitt minne fram-kallade jag efterhand olika liandelser for vilka Sveriges frihetsalskande folk i detta land ej behova blygas. Jag s g Gustav II Adolf landstiga p Tysklands jord for att dar kampa mot fordomar och fortryck, vil-kas morka skuggor skingrades av de svenska vapnen. Karl XII's arorika bragder och hart g gjorde Sverige kant over liela varlden och fastan klangen fr n de svenska vapnen dog bort i snbstormen och over-rostades- av fiendens kanoner, s overlevde de dock nederlagets nesa och forblevo fria. Och senare d detta lands frihet bestam-dcs nedlades den avgorande rosten for frihet av en man som i sitt hjarta bar gen- 40 THE BETHEL HERALD klangen av (let svenska spr ket — frihe-tens tolk. I Y ra dngar sc vi avens huru den forhatliga tyskan mcr och mer un-dantranges av svenskan, som ar frihetens spr k, ej hamndens och fortryckets. Nej, svenskan kan inte do, s lange det finnes adla brost som ara och alska dct skona och rcna. Vad bor goras for att bevara vAra faders spr k och lara v r uppvaxande ungdom att alska och vorda detsamnia, fr gar m ngen? Svaren aro infinga. Btt ar dock gallandc under alia forh Uanden. Lev vardigt de- ras foredome som givit dig detta spr3k och du skall finna att svenskan skall leva med dig. (Men lit avundsjuka, sm sinne, girig-het och forakt for dina faders land och spr k insmyga sig och du skall finna att dft. hjartats rena malm uppblandats med e-gensinnets och syndens blyklumpar, si tystnar klangen av det svenska spriket. aii det gamla svenska tungomilet Ljuder klart hos jarnct som hos stilet, Hade lynnets stil i forna dar Lamnat lika klart ett eko kvar! ALPHA BETA LITERARY SOCIETY During the past year this society has held its regular literary meetings in the Bethel Auditorium. The meetings have been very interesting and instructive. The programs have consisted of debating, speaking, contests (oratorical and declamatory), and musical numbers rendered by members of the society. The members have taken a very keen interest and have done their best to make the program a success. The following officers have served during the last semester: President—Milton Ward. Vice President—Walfred Johnson. Secretary—Mabel Peterson. Treasurer—Carl Ackerman. Pianist—(Ruth Silene. Critic—Prof. H. C. Wingblade. (MABEL PETERSON, Sec y. BETHEL ACADEMY STUDENTS ASSOCIATION The Students Association was organized this school year and its purpose is to promote the welfare of the student body, to promote and have general control of the student activities and to act as the regular and legal means of communication between the student body and the school authorities. The students have taken a great deal of Interest in this new organization and all have been willing and ready to co-operate with the faculty in making our school a Bigger and Better Bethel. At a recent meeting of the association the students of the Academy voted by large majority to have their own paper next year and the following staff members have been elected: •Editor-in-chief—Henry Johnson. .Managing Editor—(Herbert L. Peterson. News Editor—(Emil Aspaas. Advertising Manager—Roland Miller. Assistant Manager—Carl Ackerman. Circulating Manager—Edward Viren. The annual election of officers for 1921-1922 resulted as follows: President—Carl Ackerman Vice President—-Henry Johnson Secretary—Gladys Rundquist Treasurer—Reuben Tanquist. EMILY E. SATTERBERG, Sec’y. THE BETHEL HERALD 41 THE STUDENT VOLUNTEER BAND “The morning stars sang together and the sons of God shouted for joy when the first missionary, the Son of God was sent to habitable parts of this earth.” To be in some measure the follower of this Great Missionary is the goal of the Student Volunteer Band. Although working somewhat in quietness, the Band has not beeen inactive during the past year. Several new volunteers have been enrolled which is very promising for the missionary cause. Young people’s meetings have been conducted in the various churches and illustrated lectures have been given by Prof. Finstrom under the Band’s leadership. Five delegates were sent to the Student Volunteer Convention in St. Peter, two representing the student body, two the Volunteer Band, and one faculty member. Inspiring speeches were given by them on their return, showing the progress of the mission work, as well as the crying need of the mission field for more workers. Private meetings have been held by the band every other Saturday, consisting of a short business session followed by a prayer meeting. The purpose of the Band is to be followers of the Nazarene and if God permits in some future day to carry the Gospel Light to the uttermost parts of the earth. This work requires zeal for God and love for souls. It requires the prayers of the sender and the sent and a firm reliance on Him who is the Author and Finisher of our faith. Great deeds are wrought unconsciously by the constraining love of Christ and humbly asking: “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?” EDITH C. ANDERSON. Sec’y. OLIVIA JOHNSON MEMORIAL MISSIONARY MOVEMENT During the past year the Olivia Johnson Memorial Missionary Movement has endeavored to carry out the purpose of this organization, namely, to stimulate interest in home and foreign missions, by conducting services in the various churches. We have had the privilege of listening to missionaries who have returned from the for- eign field and who have given us very inspiring messages. Many have contributed to this movement and we pray that we might in some small measure help carry the gospel to those who are longing for it and looking to us for help. EMILY E. SATTERBERG,, Sec’y.-Treas. Ministerial Students Association, best en-de utav sAdana inland studenterna, vilka annu aro uti den forberedande avdelningen (Akademien), men vilkas mil det ar att in-tr da uti Seminariet, har under det fdrflut? na Aret haft mdten regelbundet varannnan tisdags kvall. Forcningcns andamAl ar att giva nyborjare do forsta grunderna uti pre-dikobyggnad. Predikoutkast ha darfore uppsatts till kritik. Vid andra tillf llen ha nAgra utav broderna hftllit korta predik-ningar. Arbetet, under v r fortrafflige och alskvarde larare, prof. A. Olsons ledning, har varit for oss mycket intressant och la-rorikt. Antalet mcdlemmar ar for narvarande 20, men antalet kunde och horde fdrdubblas nasta skolAr. Var aro v ra unga man, vilka Gud kallat att inviga sina liv uti evan-gelii tjanst? Det finnes annu rum for tier. E. Njlund, sekr. SVEA KbBENINGEN Svca fbreningen har under den forflutna terminen h llit moten pA regelbundna ti-der. Dessa moten hava varit vAl besbkta av elever sAviil sum utomstAende. Programmen hava for det mesta utforts nv skolans studenter. Ett foredrag av dok-tor Lagergren over Uppsala universitet mottogs med stort intresse. Den Arliga de-klamationstAvlan, vilken avholls den nion-de april, var val besokt, och de olika del-tngarna utfordc sina nummer val. Fbreningen har sbkt vara sin uppgift tro-gen genom att uppratthAUa det svenska sprAket. Vi iinska utlrycka vAr tacksamhet till alia dem som genom sitt intresse har be-framjat fbreningen. Elizabeth Carlson, sekreterare. 42 THE BETHEL HERALD MISSIONARY BAND The aim of the Missionary Band is to awaken and sustain interest among its members and to engage in active Christian service. We have conducted fifteen meeting in the churches, chapels, and missions in the Twin Cities. The Band has had charge of the Friday evening prayer meetings and also the Bible class, which meets every Sunday morning. At seven-forty every morning we meet in one of the class rooms for a season of prayer before taking up our duties for the day. We feel so thankful to God for the past school year and our prayer is that every member of the Band may continue in His service through the summer and years to come and that we might say, “I Lord, today truly ask that I may ready be, To do the work, and bear the cross that thou hast planned for me.” EMILY SATTERBERG, Sec’y. THE SOPHOMORE CLASS Two years ago forty boys and girls were making a decision which was to change the course of their lives. The best in them triumphed and now you may recognize their bright young faces in the halls of Bethel Academy. This group of boys and girls, called the Sophomore Class, is ideal in every respect. Its members excel in everything from preaching to running mile races. But this is not due to our own efforts so much as the wonderful opportunities presented us in Bethel Academy. To the faculty members and especially to Prof. Jensen, our class supervisor, the Sophomore class extends its deepest gratitude for the interest they have shown and the encouragement they have given us. To those who are leaving school we say a reluctant farewell, yet we know they will go out into the world to represent Bethel Academy and her highest principles. We deckled for Bethel nor do we regret it, and we shall come hack next Fall with more enthusidsm and energy. GLADYS RUNDQUIST, Sec’y. In the Freshman (’lass of 1920-1921 there are thirty-one aspiring young men and women. We wish to express our appreciation to all the students of the school for the interest shown in us and also for the many good things accorded us. We thank you all for your patience with us and for all the help we have received. •Many thanks to Prof. Danielson for his helpful advice and the many good times we have had with him. ELEANOR RUBIN, Sec’y. JUNIOR EYENTS The worthy Juniors who are now looking forward to he the honorable Seniors next September, have been a busy and happy crowd this past school year. The class has had four enjoyable socials during the year which have helped us to lighten our worries about History and English III. exams. Perhaps the most interesting of the four was the last one, held Monday evening, the 25th of April. The program consisted of two extemporaneous speeches, an extemporaneous debate on the subject of “Resolved that a chicken has more intelligence than a duck,” a speech on humorous memories of eight months of soldier life in London by Carl Ackerman, a class prophecy by Russel Palmquist, and two numbers by a male quartet. The prophecy by Russel Palmquist was especially worthy of mention causing the members of the class to roar with laughter. His keen vision enabled us to know what our positions in life will be twenty-five years in the future. These positions included dog catchers, laundrymen, boarding house managers, circus men, butchers, singers, chiefs of police, surgeons, preachers, evangelists, missionaries and many others. This prophecy will long be remembered as one of the big events of our Junior year in Bethel. At the recent preliminary field meet the Juniors carried off a big majority of the points, which makes us feel proud of our Junior athletes. We have had two candy sales during the year netting us about thirty-five dollars, which together with our monthly dues will mount to a very respectable sum. You must hand it to the Juniors for having financial ability. THE BETHEL HERALD 43 At this writing the Juniors are busy making preparations for the annual Junior-Senior banquet, an event of which we hope the Seniors will be justly proud. This school year has come to a close and we all feel happy that next year we can come back to clear old Bethel and help make the Senior Class of 1921-22 the biggest and best the school year has even seen. H. L. PETERSON. WHAT ABOUT THE BETHEL HOUSE”? The Bethel House has been all that the name implies and much more. This statement can be verified by any of the girls who was lucky enough to come there. True enough, the clouds from the lower regions —(the furnace) have more than once darkened our horizon and tears have flowed fast. But we have smiled through our tears knowing that “clouds would be sunshine tomorrow.” A wonderful thing to have is a sunny disposition and this has prevailed at the “Bethel 'House.” Sour disposition, bad temper and a grouchy manner have found no place among the truly happy inhabitants. True fun and laughter have gone hand in hand with hard work and prayer. Through the help of our beloved “mother Brady” battles have been fought and victories won, and many are the problems and questions which she with a clear mind, willing hand and a loving heart has solved. To her the Bethel House girls are indebted more than they now realize. Together with her the Bethel House inhabitants—including their “little big” brother, wish to thank members of the faculty and others who have done their utmost to make our stay there a pleasant one. Three cheers for the Bethel House! Hip, Hip! —One of the 16. By EMIL ASPAAS EMIL ASPAAS Sport writer and baseball manager. Parker Elected Captain Seward Parker was elected captain at the baseball meeting held Tuesday, April 19. Scheduled Games The opening game was played at Prospect Park with (Minnesota College April 29. The following day a game was played with the Twin City Business University at the Hamline field. May 10 -St. Paul Academy at their field at 4 p. m. May 17—Return game with Minnesota College at home grounds at 4 p. m. It is possible that a game will be scheduled with Minnehaha Academy. The game scheduled with Luther Seminary, Phalen Park, was canceled. No game will be scheduled with the University High because they have a complete schedule. 44 THE BETIIEL HERALD PRELIMINARY TRACK MEET At the preliminary track meet held on the school grounds Saturday, April 30, Clarence Swanson and Bengt Anderson were tied for first place with 12 points each. Below are the names of the first prize winners in each. 100 yard dash—C. Swanson in 10 and four-fifth seconds. 440 yard dash—E. Johnson. 1 mile—Eugene Dolph in five minutes and 47 seconds. Pole vault—Fredolph Johnson. Shot put—Adolph Johnson, 31 feet, 6 inches. Running broad jump—C. Swanson, 15 feet, 10 inches. Standing broad—Edwin Omark, 8 feet, 10 inches. Standing high jump Bengt Anderson. The hop skip and jump was awarded to the Juniors by 9 points. BIG DAY, MAY 14 On Saturday, May 14, will be the annual field day. Manager Bengt Anderson is now busy getting one and all lined up for this day. He reports that everyone who attends are promised an enjoyable day. ANNUAL BANQUET The annual athletic banquet will he held on Saturday evening, May 21st. Bethel Lose To .Minnesota College The Bethel nine lost the first baseball game of the season to Minnesota College at Prospect Park Friday afternoon. April 29th. The score was 12 to 2, only seven innings were played. Adolph Johnson, the Bethel hurler, pitched excellent ball, striking out 15 batters. Poor support lost the game for him. Eight errors were marked up against the Bethel boys. Johnson did not only pitch an excellent game but was there when it came to the stick, lie made 2 of Bethel’s five hits and also scored the only 2 runs made by the Bethel nine. Score by innings— Bethel .......... 1 0 1 0 0 0 0—2 •Minnesota College 2 3 3 1 3 0 x—12 Summary—Three base hit, 'Moberg. Left on bases—Bethel 4, Minnesota College G. Struck out, Johnson 15, C. Peterson 10. Bases on balls', Johnson 2, Peterson 1. Hit Ly pitcher—Johnson (Aasen). Umpires, Hamlin and McIntyre. BUSINESS “U” DEFEATS BKHEL IN PRACTICE GAME The Bethel team lost a practice game to the Twin City Business University Saturday afternoon, April 30th. by a score of 12 to 4. The game was played at the Norton field, JIamline University. Coach Willman pitched for Bethel. Score by innings— Bethel .......... 0 1 0 1 2 0 0—4 Twin City Business University ____ 2 6 0 2 0 2—x—12 Summary—Home run, Rudolph. Three base hit, Rudolph. Two base hit, Swanson. Left on liases, Bethel 4, “U” 3. Struck out, Diebler 3, Willman 15. Bases on balls, Diebler 2, Willman 4. Umpires, Kronstad, Jensen and Kroona. REVIEW OF BASKET BALL RECORD The past year Bethel had an excellent basket ball team under the coaching of August Willman. They won 12 games out of 15 games played. Those who made the team were Oliver Olson, Clarence Moberg, Adolph Johnson, Elmer Johnson, Elmer Palm, Vernon Berg and Enoch Johnson. Moberg was the manager and Adolph Johnson the captain. Those who made the points were Olson 121, Moberg 111, A. Johnson SG, Berg 15, and Elmer Johnson 1. Following are the games played and the score for each game: Bethel... ....20 Twin City B. U . 6 Bethel... . . .. 6 Twin City B. U .14 Bethel... . . ..12 St. Thomas Com .24 Bethel. .. ....23 Bethel Alumni . S Bethel. .. ....17 Central M. E. church.. . 3 Bethel... ....13 Twin City B. U .12 Bethel... ....36 Minnehaha Academy... .13 Bethel... ....23 St. Paul Academy .3S Bethel... ....21 Mpls. Business College. 16 Bethel... ....36 Minnehaha Academy... . 0 Bethel... ....27 Waconia H. S .11 Bethel. .. ....32 Waconia High S . 9 Bethel... ....25 University High S .13 Bethel... ....34 Bethany Luth. church. .13 Bethel... ....12 University High S.... .11 Total Bethel, 337 Opponents, 191 THE BETHEL HERALD 45 PROF. W. DANIELSON, ’10, President. HAROLD ERICSON, ’20 Corr. Sec’y. The Bethel Academy Alumni Association dates backs to the year 1908; the year that Ohio offered its fifth citizen to the presidential chair. This year ought to mean to the B.A.A.A. what it meant to Ex-president Taft himself. Leonard Palmquist, now a fanner in Oakland, Nebr., and Carl Tideman. now a pastor at Cokato, Minn., were our first Alumni. We can be proud of the fact that from this small nucleus we have grown to an organization of 21S members including this year’s class. In fourteen years the school has grown from a graduating class of two to a graduating class of forty. If the school were stagnant today our association after fourteen commencements would only consist of twenty-eight members. Let us turn back and take a review of the Alumni. The class of 1011 had eleven members, five of these are physicians, one of whom has already died, one more a dentist and still one more is now studying medicine. Seven out of eleven consequently are endeavoring to conquer the disease enemy. At least twenty per cent of the Alumni are ministers or engaged in some other Christian work. Approximately ten per cent are teachers; six per cent nurses, six per cent doctors and thirty per cent are now studying in other institutions. These figures are not exactly accurate but still it shows to some degree the quality that we class as our association. The Senior Alumni Banquet will be held Monday June 6th, 7 P. M. at the Commodore Tea Rooms, Holly Western avenues. The executive committee has put together an A 1 program, this plus just as good a menu will make it worth while for every graduate to attend! Harold Kerfoot, T7 is attending the Upper Iowa University at Fcyette. Iowa. He reports an improvement in health which we sincerely hope will continue. Elizabeth Lindberg, '20 is attending the Northwestern Bible School. David Moberg, '20 is pastor at Norwood, Mass. 46 THE BETHEL HERALD SITONA FINDEN, ’13 Vice President. Verna Swedlund, '20 is attending Normal at Winona, Minn. Juan Orendaln, '18 is studying at the St. Paul Law school. Louise Rosendahl, ’20 is attending the Torrey Bible Institute at Los Angeles, Cal. I jeon a rd Westman, 136 is a member of the June graduating class of the Dental School at the U. of M. He has already set up an office in Minneapolis. Patronize home trade. Esther Nelson, '16 has quit teaching and is now taking nurses’ training at the Swedish hospital, Minneapolis. Robert Anderson, '16 our esteemed treasurer still takes care of miser’s money, deposited at the Stock Yards National Bar.k, So. fit. Paul, Minn. Hildegarde Hellerstedt, one of the nineteen of nineteen nineteen is still sick at the Hopewell hospital, Minneapolis. Eric Lindholm, '19 is doing effective C. ROBERT ANDERSON, '16 Treasurer. work among the Swedish Baptists of Kerk-hoven, Minn. George Mellin, 'IS is now in Minneapolis after spending some time in Chicago. Hilda Lund, 'IS still has patience with the patients at the Swedish hospital, Minneapolis. Theresia Tornblom, T-5 is planning a musical, which is to be held sometime in May. Ernest Nordstrom, '09 is a teacher in the Science department Crookston high school, Crookston, Minn. Paul Dahllerg. T7 is considering leaving his home at Strandberg, South Dakota and attending the U. of M. next fall. Melvin Okerstrom, '20 and Mabel Carlson, '20 are both employed at the Federal National Bank, Minneapolis. Clarence Huggerth, ‘IS is president and faculty member of the “Huggerth Domestic Science School.” Wc have not as yet heard of any pupils. He is now manager of the THE BETHEL HERALD 47 MARION HAGSTROM, Rec. Sec’y. STANLEY JACOBSON, Reporter to Herald Simms Co. Wholesale Grocers, at Concordia, Kans. Jeannette Sjoquist, ’18 has given up pedagogy and is now taking a nurses’ training course at the Bismarck Hospital, Bismarck, N. D. Mr. Fred Moberg, ’IS and Miss Anna Sundbcrg, ’17 were married May 11th at the home of -Prof. Olson. Mr. Moberg is a senior at the Seminary. The treasurer has sent out statements showing your dues in the association, not that he thinks you are all dead-beats but just as a small reminder—lest we forget. Evidently some did not receive their statements which was due to wrong addresses and oftentimes to no address at all. Dues in the association are only the small sum of 50c a year which we feel that each and every one can afford. Those wishing to find out what their dues are and those who wish to pay their dues can do so by sending them to the treasurer, C. ROBERT ANDERSON, GC3 E. Maryland St. St. Paul, Minn. MARRIAGES DURING THE PAST YEAR Miss Martha Anderson, '18 to Mr. Axel Peterson of Gregory, S. Dak. Prof. Walfred Danielson, '10 to Miss Anna Larson, ’18, St. Paul, Minn. Rev. Gust Gustavson, ’18 to Miss Ahl-strnrnl of Long Prairie, Minn. Rev. George Erlcson, '17 to Miss Ruth Truedson of Grandy, Minn. Miss Hazel Paulson, ’18 to G. B. Dross of St. Paul, Minn. Mr. Fred Moberg, ’18 to Miss Anna Sund-berg, 17. ENGAGEMENTS Mr. Oscar Gunnerfeldt, '20 to Miss Astrid E. Holiner of Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. Herbert R. Peterson, ’21 to Miss Edith Saxe of St. Paul, Minn. Mr. Ernst Nordstrom, '09 to Miss Elsie Magnuson of Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. Ragnar Wall, '21 to Miss Julia Till-quist of St. Paul, Minn. Miss Mabel Carlson, '20 to Mr. Arthur Calvin of Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. Arthur B. Nelson, 18 to Esther Lind-man, Creston, la. Mr. Eric Lindholm, ID to Esther Mat-son, Dassel, Minn. Olive (Martin, 19 to Ed. Skooglund of Mora, Minn. “I DIDN’T HAVE TIME” I didn’t have time to get my lessons” is an excuse often heard in our classrooms at Bethel. The following tabic shows how some students at Bethel Academy spend the day. Sleep, 8 hours; Morning toilet, 40 minutes; Six classes, 45 minutes each, 4 h. 30 m.; Attending chapel, 40 m.; Work for board and room, 4 h.; Walk to and from school, 40 m.; Daily correspondence, 1 hr.; three meal times, 2 h. 30 m.; Daily exercise, 1 h. 30 m.; Reading current literature, 20 m. Sum: 23 hours and 55 minutes. This leaves 5 minutes to study six lessons, practice vocal or piano exercises if you don’t go out in the evening for recreation. —A STUDENT. 48 THE BETHEL, HERALD REPRODUCTION PLUS Buckbee Wears’ concern, in producing a plate, is not merely to slap a peace of copper onto a wood block, rush it over to the shipping clerk and then get a special delivery invoice into the mails. Their idea in a engraving is to make it so that it will truly reproduce your product just exactly the way it looks to you—and then to finish up by adding a bit of charm and beauty for good measure. Yes, sir, you will get REPRODUCTION PLUS when you order printing plates from BUCKBEE MEARS COMPANY DESIGNERS AND ENGRAVERS ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA To our Advertisers THE BETHEL IIERALD goes now on its last mission to our many friends, and as a final message the business managers want to express their thanks and appreciation to the advertizers who have favored us with their ads during the past year. We feel assured that our subscribers will patronize them and thus boost our school paper. Tanks to all. Sincerely, BENGT ANDERSON, EM ERIE C. GUSTAFSON, MILTON WARD. THE BETHEL HERALD 49 Lofroth’s BAKERY mmm COMPLETE LINE OF Bakery and Delicatessen FOR ALL OCCASIONS 1193 Payne Avenue Vanburen 1214 (S33) caN VMQ)) CHARLES E. CARLSON WATCHMAKER AM) JEWELER r Many suitable gifts for Graduations and Weddings Lavaliers, Bracelet Watches, Pearl Beads Kings, Stick Pins, Cuff Links We give students discount. Phone, Vanburen 1216 W Wm Eyes Examined and Glasses Fitted 941 PAYNE AVE. ST. PAUL Peter Westlund Healer in FRESH AND SALT MEATS Res., Litchfieid Ave., Phone T. S. 24465 927 RICE STREET Garfield 3870 ST. PAUL, MINN. 50 THE BETHEL HERALD GIFTS FOR THE GRADUATE Wrist Watches Make this graduation memorable by giving a beautiful and dependable Wrist Watch. Our Wrist Watches keep correct time and have real beauty of design. Let us show you our stock. La Tausca Pearls A Necklace of La Tausca Pearls has a luster that is sure to please the girl graduate. Such a gift will be cherished in years to come. We have La Tausca Pearls at attractive prices. Young Men’s Watches A new model 17 jewel Adjusted Illinois in green gold and all the new style cases. Prices ranging from $30.00 to $140.00. These watches carry an absolute guarantee. F. O. ANDERSON Manufacturing Jeweler 504 HENNEPIN AVE. WEST HOTEL CLASS COLLEGE AND FRATERNITY JEWELRY THE BETHEL HERALD 51 A GOOD PHOTOGRAPH SPEAKS A LANGUAGE ALL ITS OWN We do it right Phone—Dinsmore 3351 East Hennepin at 4th Street MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 52 THE BETHEL HERALD Be Sure You Get a Genuine VICTROLA and tsc wonderful artists that go with it. You can buy a Victrola with most convenience, on EASY PAYMENTS from Nelson-Nylin Music Co. If it hasn’t this trademark, it isn’t a Victrola 955 PAYNE AVE. Victor Dealers Charles Skooglun OFFICE: 502-503 RYAN BUILDING CON T RACTOR ST. PAUL - MINNESOTA Garfield 2977 Deponent i Svenskarnas Sparbank 4 Procenl I at res sc Detains Payne Ave. State Bank CORNER PAYNE AYE. JENKS ST., ST. PAUL RESOURCES OVER $1,200,000.00 EMANUEL E. LARSON .... PRESIDENT DR. ROBERT EARL.......................VICE-PRES LEWIS SWENSON..........................VICE-PRES. C. E. EKLTJKD................................CASHIER Always ask your Grocer for FAVORITE CREAMERY BUTTER Manufactured by MILLER HOLMES Look inside the lid! SAINT PAUL MINNESOTA THE BETHEL HERALD 53 C. P. Sattler’s PHARMACY 1180 N. SHELLING AVENUE YOUR NEAREST PRESCRIPTION DRUG STORE YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED ICE CREAM, SODAS SUNDAES, LUNCHES HERCHLER, LOWNEY GARRET, MORRISE CANDIES EASTMAN KODAKS FILMS DEVELOPING PRINTING MAGAZINES STATIONERY TOILET ARTICLES QUALITY HAIR NETS PERFUMES TOILET WATERS BATHING CAPS I WILL ALSO FURNISH ICE CREAM AT COST FOR ENTERTAINMENTS FOR CHURCHES SCHOLASTIC AFFAIRS SERVICE QUA LITY ACCURACY C 0 M E I N A NT) G E T A Q U A I N T E I) LAKE PARK CASH AN1) CARRY GROCERY 1187 N. Snelling Ave. J. G. RIS, Prop. 54 THE BETHEL HERALD Johnson Sons UNDERTAKERS 932-34-36 PAYNE AYE., ST. PAUL Phones: Van Buren 1957 Res.: Van Buren 3523 Across the Street from the First Sw. Baptist Church JOHN HAGSTROM SAMPLE SHOES AND RUBBERS Expert Repair Work done while you wait. Special rates for students. 442 JACKSON STREET ST. PAUL, MINN. DR. H. A. TAARUD DENTIST Office Phone: Nestor 1123 Corner Carter and Como Avenues W., St. Anthony Park East Side Grocery Co. Johnson Bros. Prop’s. STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES 694 Payne Are., Cor. Case St. St. PAUL, Minnesota. C. O. Sandstrom PALMQUIST BROTHERS Groceries, Meats, Fruits and Vegetables Midway 3973 1320 ALBANY ST. Staple and Fancy Groceries Va 1056 977 Payne Arc. St. Paul. Nestor 2792 Dr. L. P. Ganfield DENTIST 721 Snelling Avenue St. Paul, Minn. Cor. Snelling and Minnehaha West and Evans GROCERS 1520 Como Ave St. Paul Tel., Midway 3247 THE BETHEL HERALD 55 5G THE BETHEL HERALD DO YOUR BANKING AT St. Anthony Falls Bank TIIE OLDEST AND LARGEST BANK IN EAST MINNEAPOLIS Interest paid on Savings Accounts. Open Saturday Evenings G to S P.M. Flowers, Palms, Ferns. Decorating Material ior all Occasions. § Uianson’s (Incorporated) “fEije ouSe of Jflotoerfi” Society Decorators and Designers of Artistic Floral Work for Dinner Parties House Parties, Weddings, Funerals Phones: Atlantic 6033 Greenhouses, 6th Ave. N. Automatic 38143 and Thomas St. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 012 NICOLLET AVENUE Member Florists Telegraphy Delivery. BE PHOTOGRAPHED THIS YEAR ON YOUR BIRTHDAY! ASK FOR OUR SCHOOL RATES! A PHOTOGRAPH Is a suitable gift for almost any occasion. It speaks a universal language—a language understood by everybody. Whether it conveys a message of love or friendship, it tells it more effectively than a written letter. Of course, to do this it has to be a “Speaking Likeness” — the kind they make at NORDIN STUDIOS Formerly on East Hennepin Ave. G EA ST L A K E STREE T Dykewater 1201 Nic. Lake Minneapolis THE BETHEL HERALD 57 Snelling State Bank Snelling Aves. of St. Paul Our whole attention is given to adapting our facilities to meet your requirements promptly, courteously and efficiently. CAPITAL AM) SURPLUS $70,000.00 TOTAL RESOURCES $1,000,000.00 H. H. Bigelow M. F. Ernst Directors: G. A. Ashton R. P. Galloway G. A. Anderson J. W. Whitmore Mounds Park Sanitarium Midway Hospital Merriam Park Hospital Earl and Thorn Streets Snelling and University Avenues (Formerly Cobb) Iglchart and Cleveland Avenues ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA Departments Laboratories General Surgery Neurolog} Radium X-Ray Pathology Medicine Obstetrics Basal Metabolism Serology Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Blood Chemistry Electrocardiograph Training School for Nurses J. W. PAINTER NOTIONS CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM PARLOR ST. PAUL 1578 Como Avenue MINNESOTA Raymond Bros. TRANSFER AND FUEL Trunks, Freight and Moving Household Goods a Specialty 1803 Talmadge, Minneapolis Dinsmore 1435 1504 Como Ave S. E., St. Paul Nestor 2080 YOU SHOULD PATRONIZE LAKE PARK BARBER SHOP OCTAVE SIGO, Prop. 1520 COMO AVENUE WEST Cor. Arona, one block East of Snelling Ave. 58 THE BETHEL HERALD Dupont 1375 The H. LARSON Studio Special Rates for Bethel Students 2708 E. LAKE STREET (Coliseum Bldg.) MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Evald Challberg, Masseur Graduate of Stockholm, Sweden, 1905 701 Pillsbury Building : Minneapolis Phone: Geneva 3547 Res. Shirley Arms 18 KARAT WEDDING RINGS Chas. E. Olson Company JEWELERS 211 EAST HENNEPIN : : MINNEAPOLIS School of Nursing of the Swedish Hospital MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. The course extends over three years. Students reside at the hospital nurses homes and receive their maintenance and a nominal monthly allowance. The practical work of student nurses is limited to eight hours a day. Graduates of Bethel Academy are especially invited to apply. Application blanks furnished upon request. Address SUPERINTENDENT OP NURSES, THE SWEDISH HOSPITAL, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. THE BETHEL HERALD 59 BENSON MUSIC HOUSE 1225-27-29 WASHINGTON AYE. S. PACKARD, I-IORART M. CABLE and BENSON SPECIAL PIANOS VICTROLAS RECORDS BIBLES and HYMN BOOKS Veckobladets bokhandel English and Swedish Bibles and Testaments. Good English and Swedish Literature. We give students at Bethel Academy a discount on all books. 307 SIXTH STREET SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Res. 1217 Monroe Street Gladstone 2091 O. E. LARSON UNDERTAKER FUNERAL DIRECTOR Office: 2218 Central Avenue Minneapolis, Minn. 4 ClothingCo 401-3-5 EAST HENNEPIN MINNEAPOLIS “The Caxton” and Campus Togs Clothes NETTLETON SHOES — BETTER VALUES 60 THE BETHEL HERALD PATHS PHONOGRAPHS RECORDS The Wallblom Furniture and Carpet Co. 4 THE HOUSE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY EVERYTHING AT A LOWER PRICE JACKSON AT SIXTH ST. PAUL, MINN. clothing. Tailoring. Furnishings and Hot' ST. PAUL, MINN. Schoch GOOD THINGS TO EAT ST. PAUL MINNESOTA IF YOUR EYES REBEL: EYES TESTED GLASSES FITTED SCIENTIFICALLY THE BETHEL HERALD 61 ST. PAUL DULUTH ' SUPERIOR Floan Leveroos CLOTHIER S 0 SEVENTH AND JACKSON SAINT PAUL MUSIC AND ALL THE INSTRUMENTS WITH WHICH TO MAKE IT SET W. J. Dyer Bro. '5ST Established 1S70 Nordgren’s Tailor Shop MAKERS OF GOOD CHLOTHES 314-316 Bremer Arcade E. 7tJi Minn. Robert Streets. . ST. PAUL. MINNESOTA. C. J. PETERSON DRY GOODS, SHOES AND FURNISHINGS CORNER SNELLING AND UNIVERSITY Nestor 1C81 Let Emerie C. Gustafson School Agent the Oriental Laundry do your washing! Room 205 Sem. Hall 62 THE BETHEL HERALD P ATHE —the one phonograph that has every good point that you always reckoned a real phonograph ought to have, and supreme in every point. SUPREME IN DESIGN SUPREME IN TONE SCIENTIFICALLY CORRECT --------o-- EXCLUSIVE AGENCY Special Terms and Prices to Students ----------o-- SWENSON BROS. DEPT. STORE PAYNE AVENUE ST. PAUL, MINN. The Official Photographer for Bethel Academy and Theological Seminary Carl 0. Erickson Photo Artist EXCLUSIVE FINE PHOTOS A SPECIALTY 171-173 EAST SEVENTH ST., ST. PAUL, MINN. Garfield 3618 Special Kates to Students THE BETHEL HERALD 63 Bethel Academy and Theological Seminary 14S0-1492 NORTH SHELLING AVENUE ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, Makes an appeal to all the people: TO THE YOUNG: In the opportunity for preparation and training offered for various kinds of work in its different departments:—Preparatory, Academic, Music, Expression, Commercial, and Theological. WHY not make the most of yourself? WHY plod along when the opportunity of special train-ng is offered you? WHY not make a “bold stroke” and come to Bethel? He wins who DOES brave deeds; not THINKS them only. BETHEL is YOUR school. Decide now to enroll. This means you—young man or woman—wherever you are! YOU! YOU! YOU! Write for catalog, information and advice today. TO THE PEOPLE EVERYWHERE: Bethel offers a splendid opportunity for investment in Christian education and character. Consider the rich returns on donations of money for scholarships, dormitory buildings, equipment in various departments, endowment of chairs in Bible, Sunday School Training, etc., and toward the running expenses. Bethel needs you! You need Bethel! Do not neglect to have a part in this important work. TO ALL OF US: Wherever we find young people let us encourage them to heed God’s call and prepare themselves for their life work, whether as ministers of the gospel, lay-workers or whatever else. Make this your business. Help the young people see the demands of the kingdom in pulpit and pew. BETHEL NOW HAS An enrollment of 200, faculty of 19, Campus of eight acres tnree buildings, library of 18,000 volumes, Tli. G., Th. B., and B. D. Courses in the Seminary, Bible Courses in the Academy, Christian atmosphere, ideal location, accredited work in all departments, opportunity for self help, low expenses, etc. Address BETHEL ACADEMY AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY or the President, G. ARVID HAGSTROM, 1480-1492 North Snelling Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota. 64 THE BETHEL HERALD HATS of Fine Quality, Correct in Style All the Best Colors, Noyt $3.50 BLUE SERGE SUITS A SUMMER FAVORITE. WE OFFER BLUE SERGES OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY AND WEIGHT, ALL WOOL AND FAST COLORS, MADE UP IN THE •SEASON’S BEST AND MOST FAVORED MODELS, FAIRLY PRICED AT— $35 - $40 - $45 The Model Clothing House NICOLLET AT THIRD ST. MINNEAPOLIS “MY METHOD WILL PLEASE YOU’ Y 0 U DON’T NEED C A S R WITH MAX A. KOHEN 13 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, Minn. DIAMONDS — WATCHES — DELIVERED ON FIRST PAYMENT Res., Cedar $825 Midway 6S5? JOHN H. WALTER WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER 1563 UNIVERSITY AVE. Near Snelling Ave. ST. PAUL AMERICAN AUTO TRANSFER CO., Light and Heavy Hauling: Trunks delivered to all parts of the city at reasonable rates. — Ashes and rubbish removed. — Day and night -service. — Telephone, Midway 9903.