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12 THE ACORN "Cir larligioug Jutinentes in Or Vella Arabrmll C. Geo. E—n, ACADtiE MY, ST. PAUL. MINN. PREPARING FOR MISSIONARY WORK T ACORN 13 The Acorn Entt-red as second class matter October 20th. 1900, at the Post Office of St. Paul, Minn., under the Act of March 3rd, 1879. Subscription Pricy 50c p er Year All articles contributed to the Literary Department should be addressed to theEditor-in-Chipf. and all business Itinns to the Business Manager. Bethel Academy St. Anthnny Park. Minn STAFF. SAM YOUNG, Editor-in-Chief. CHAS. HODNE, Bus. Mgr. GUST A. GUSTAVSON, Cir. Mgr. ESTHER LARSON, Asso, Editor. Most likely many are asking themselves and others: "What influence has religion upon the students in a school like Bethel?" or "What attitude toward religion does the spirit of the school as a whole take?" Questions like these are entitled and there-fore a little information will probably in-terest the friends of the school and especi-ally those who have sons and daughters here. It is evident that among a hundred ,students different elements are existing and more so where all are not professing Christians. Even if the "not Christians" are model young men and women, their spirit will never be fully in harmony with the Christians'. The majority will have the best chance to be the domineering. We are glad to report that as far as the Christians are concerned they are more and merely predominating in Bethel Aca-demy. In the whole student body 37 are aiming for some kind of religious work, either on the homefield• or on the foreign field. But besides them there is a great number professional Christians who are not preparing for any special work in this line. What an influence a group of young men and women with a missionary spirit in their bosom exercise upon the rest of the young people can not here be estimat-ed. It is shown thru the various societies and individuals. Besides the three socie-ties (Missionary Band, Ministerial Student's Ass'n., and Student Volunteers) which have for their purpose the uplifting and deve-loping of the spiritual side of the students, the leading members of the other socities are active Christian workers. This to show the influence they have in the different organization. Cont. on page 21 Our Yesterday. We are now at the end of another year. As we look back we can. see how we have failed to grasp some op-portunities that have presented themselves to us; how we have planned on doing bet-ter work but have never fulfilled these plans. As schoolmates we have had many pleasant times together, but these times are now of the past, they are now mem ories of things that have been. During our stay here at Bethel Academy we have possibly met friends that shall: never be forgotten altho we are now parting, never to meet again, or even hear their names mentioned. These days have been days that we are not now able to fully ap-preciate. Cutting Across. We are so prone to take the shortest way hcme, to work, when we are late, to win favor, when we forget our-selves, never realizing that every corner that we cut across me are not ocly tres-passing but we are making our own sphere smaller, our minds narrower, our capacity for a larger scope impossible. If it is a. large boulder that we find in our 'way by all means remove it but if it is a beauti-ful flowerbed that we are walking over -stop, think, we are steppin.g on flowers, we are putting our rough heel on them, killing them. How often we do the same with our conscience when it. troubles us. We step on it in order to gain our object sooner (we think-) than by following the true course around the corner—and gain whatever we may, honestly. Be On Time. That is one of the habits, that everyone should strive to attain. Get it now and keep it; it's worth more than most of us realize. On time for your reci-tations, on time to your work, on time in filling your dates; always there when you are supposed to be there end the world Cont. on page 34.
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|Bethel Yearbook 1915
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|Acorn 1915
|Academic Year
|1914 - 1915
Bethel Academy (Saint Paul, Minn.)
School yearbooks
|This volume documents the people, events, activities and ideas of the Bethel community during the 1914 - 1915 school year
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|Bethel University
|Young, Sam
|Esther Larson, Associate Editor); Charles Hodne (Business Manager); Gust A. Gustavson (Circulation Manager);
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|Bethel Yearbook Collection (1909-1989)
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|Published annually from 1909 to 1989 except for the years of 1933-36, 1982, 1984-87
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|Bethel Academy
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|MAY, 1915 on Dr. 6, A. f0ag,6trinn our frirnb nnr tirrsibrut, to iniplu maguanlinoun naturr, and grurrom lyart ani willing land ttr briiting of our bryn rntruBtrb, tor rtvprrtfullg Mitch affrrtionatrill brbtratr Annual iNunthrr of Oly Arorn. Table of Contents LITERARY DEPARTMENT— Page The First Vision 5 Begynnelsens Dag 6 The First Chapel. 7 The Bethel of Today A Look Ahead 9 The Tour of the Concert Troop of Bethel Academy Alumnae Association 10 The Religious Infliences in Bethel Academy 12 EDITORIALS— Our Yesterday 13 Cutting Across.. 13 Be On Time 13. Our Tomorrows 13 THE ACORN STAFF 14 GRADUATING CLASS OF 1915 15 CLASS HISTORY. 16 CLASS POEM CLASS SONG 17 CLASS PROPHECY 18 PERSONALS 19 FRESHMEN FANCIES 20 SOPHOMORE. THOUGHTS 21 JUNIOR DREAMS.. 21 SENIOR TOUCHES 21 SOCIETY NOTES— M. S. A. 22 Missionary Band 22 S. P. B 23 Athenaean Society 24 ATHLETICS 26 SWEDISH DEPARTMENT— En Sjoresa till ornskeldsyik sommaren 1903 2S ALUMNI NOTES NEW ACORN STAFF 35 4' ° iterar. T9 •iww. .411 Imli ••' 09 The A corn VOL. VII MAY 1915 No. 8 My :first Vision Frank Peterson A6 the tiny acorn, when in conto et v'ith the soil, produced the sturdy oak, so a simple thought, germinated in the soil of necessity, brought into existence Bethel Academy. In the autumn of 1903 the program com-mittee of the Swedish Baptist General Conference assigned to me the topic: "What is yet lacking in our denominational development?" In casting about in my mind what should be said on this subject, I was ied to look over the field of progress to ascertain in just what we were the weakest. I found we had made commendable progress in the organization of churches, in the erection of church edifices and parsonages, and we certainly made a good showing in the way of evangelistic work. In all these things we had pushed ahead faster than we could follow up with adequate ministerial supply. Here then was the weak joint in our denominational armour. Our theological school • at Morgan Park could not be blamed for this. It was doing all that could be expected of it, with the resources at hand. The school needed more students and the students needed more thorough preparation than the facili-ties of the school could offer. The growing demand for an educated ministry made necessary a thorough pre-paratory training as a base upon which to build the theological course. Without it the student would suffer from a top-heaviness which could not balance itself in the contact with the new •generation which was rapidly receiving a high school and college training. Were we to send cur young men to American Colleges, we would run the risk of losing them to the Swedish work altogether. Past experience had abundantly proven this. I could see only two things between which to choose, either to go on as we were doing and continue to send out a ministry inadequate to the demands of the times and thus go down to defeat, or to establish a school of our own where our young men could secure the training needed for their life work and at the same time retain their loyal and sympathetic relation-ship with their countrymen and their de-nomination. I believed the latter course was the logical one to take if the Swedish Baptists were to assume their share in the 6 THE ACORN THE ACORN religious care of their countrymen in America. . Moved by an unswerving conviction on this question, I sought to make clear the situation to the Conference, which was then in session at Stromsburg, Nebraska, with the result that it was unanimously decided that a Committee be appointed, or which, unfortunately, I was made the Chair-man, to look further into this matter and to present plans and recommendations at the next annual Conference. Dr. ,Sandell had been given a kindred subject for discussion, and, singularly enough, he too reached the conclusions had set forth, and even suggested that Min-nesota was the logical location. The report and suggestions of the school committee, given at the General Confer-ence held at Kansas City, the following Begynnelsens dag! — ja, den ligger nu tio ar bakoin. Af senapskornet har blifvit ett betydande trod, sa att t. o. m. "him-melens faglar" kommit for att bygga sina nasten pa dess kvistar. Grunden, som la-des, har hallit att bygga pa, har hallit att bygga sjallva samfundsskolan pa. Pa den ringa begynnelsens dag hade den nya skolan inlet eget hus. Men den fick rum i Elims harberge i Minneapolis. Har vantade dock ej fardiga skolsalar med nutidens utstyrsel. De forsta elever, som kommo for att soka kunskap, funno tvenne larare och en pastor sysselsatta med att satta upp vaggar och tillverka svarta tar-lor m. m. dyl. Nar arbetet sedan frampa morgonsidan var fardigt, skulle man fun-nit denna trio i det gastfria pastorshuset omkring kaffebordet. Nasta dag sago dessa handtverkare gan-ska respektabla ut, och da matrikulerades — for att a.nvanda ett langt ord oni en enkel handling — de fOrsta eleverna i svenska baptisternas i Amerika forsta 'aro-verk. De kommo redan nu fran ganska skilda trakter: frail Minnesota och Dako-year, were unanimously adopted. The school committee was enlarged, made more representative, and given full authority to act in the name of the Conference. The first term began in a modest way, in the lecture mom of the Hlim Baptist Church, Minneapolis. But since 1907 the school has enjoyed its own home in St. Anthony Park. It has long since outgrown the capacity of the building. New and commodious quarters are now being erected to receive the students for the autumn term. The scope and character of the work accomplished during the first ten years of its existence have more than justified the actions taken by the General Conference in bringing this institution into existence. Its students are already enriching and strengthening our denominational life. ta, Iran Wisconsin och Michigan, fran Illi-n. ois och Kansas och Nebraska och Con-necticut. liar de alla voro samman, upp-gick antalet till ett och ett halft tjog, en mindre. Och pa detta material pravade nastan oerfarna. larare sina fOrmagor, och af detta material har det blifvit goda man och kvinnor — aldrig framdragna mahan-da utan denna begynnelse. Det borja,des med att arbeta Of vertid, och det fortsattes det ocksa med; ty atton-skolor krafde alla fOrmagor och krafter, som stodo till buds. Var icke dagskolans elevkar sa, stor, voro aftonkurserna sa niycket storre. Klasser i engelska och svensk bibel pagingo i Elirn, och bibelklas-ser h011os afvensa, i St. Paul och St. An-thony Park. Entusiasm praglade detta ar-bete. Akademien vann. vann'er och studen-ter, fOrsamlingen vann medlemmar och Herrens sak •ynnades. En skola skall naturligtvis ha forenin-gar, isynnerliet litterara foreningar. Och var skola var icke manga veckor t'ammal, da denna fraga dryftades. Grunden lades till en fiirening, som visat sig vara en god tjanarinna, namligen Alpha Beta Literary Society. Jag kan aldrig glomma dess for-sta mote i mitt hem, da en at de pa pro-grammet uppsatta var sa blyg, att han kom af sig, nor han skulle trada fram for publi-ken. Han blef senare fOreningens presi-dent, graduerade fran skolan med goda betyg, har sedan graduerat fran en annan. skola och ar i dag en heder for Bethel Academy. Vi sago afven framat i begynnelsens dag och langtade ut till stOrre mark och Next fall in the month of October it will be ,ten years ago since Bethel Acade-my began its important service as an educational institution, founded by the Swedish Baptists of America. As it is an institution established for the purpose of serving God's plan, in help-ing those in need of development, it could not accomplish this high and noble service without singing praise to God and without asking Him for wisdom, help and guidance, and hence the daily Chapel. The writer has been asked to say some-thing about "The First Chapel". As we are not in possession of any notes of any kind from the time we have to rely en-tirely upon our memory. The school had no building of its own at that time; the chapel was held in the sundayschool as-semblyroom of the Elim Swedish Baptist Church, N. .10. Minneapolis, with which church the school for two years had its temporary home. The leader of "The First Chapel" was the honored and beloved first principal of the school, Dr. Arv. Gordh. The number of the song we have forgotten, but not the personality of him who announced it. In the audience we find Prof. J. 0. Backlund, who during the first two years of the school faithfully served as teacher. The first students of the school were also present at this precious hour. Three of the audience have graduated and gone to st6rre rum. Det vackra landet i St. An-thony Park bier vast, och planerna lades till det hus, som, ehuru litet, betryggade skolans framtid. Och afven detta blef ju ett trappsteg till det som battre ar. Det yore mycket smatt och godt att sa-ga om "den ringa begynnelsens dag," men orden maste raknas och de aro mojligen redan for manga. Men jag far dock sanda en hjartevarm halsning till dem som mat-tes i oktober 1905 och troget stodo bi i kri-tisk grundlaggningstid. their eternal reward. The other students we find in various occupations of life as farmers, contractors, lawyers, dentists and ministers of the gospel. Rev. V. B. Hedberg, for many years the beloved and successful pastor of the Elim Swedish Baptist Church, was the Chaplain. He read from the book of Joshua, the first chapter. The message which he brought us we find in the 9th verse of the chapter and reads as follows: "Have not I com-manded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thee dismayed: for Jehovah is with thee whith-ersoever thou goest." God said he had made plain to his servant Joshua that he had great work for him to accomplish. If he should be able to perform this he would need pay attention to God's will and so God would be with him. "Bethel Academy," said Rev. Hedberg, "has a great work to accomplish and hence needs to adhere to the will of God, in order that His promise might be ful-filled with regard to the existence of the school." How wonderful has not this pro-phetical message, spoken by the chaplain at "The First Chapel" in Bethel Academy, come true in the existence and mission of the institution? Yes, Jehovah has indeed been with the work and we believe that in the years before us, we shall be able to realize more and more the truth of God's word spoken at "The First Chapel." Vrgututasens Bag Arvid Gordh CI.Thr(.11, 4aprt ✓ els Soneso72 THE ACORN 9 E THE ACORN Vrtlyt of &thug ,11fred J. Win s'blade A Kook G. illrvid Ilag'strom, In writing this article we are not predict-ing what Bethel Academy will be in the bright years to come, not yet are we relat-ing what she has been in the ten years that are past, but our task is to tell what Bethel Academy is today. We shall write briefly of some of the things which stand out most noticeably. First the building. It is conspicuous be-cause of its smallness. Some one has called it the beehive. It is "chuck" full of busy bees. Everywhere they can be seen. In the vestibule, on the stairs, in the halls, in the office, in the reading room ; all busy and all happy. But hap-pier will they be when a larger building will furnish better accommodations for study and recitation. And the grounds. We are like the Holy Land in one particular at least. We are situated between Egypt and _Babylonia. When Egypt goes to war with Babylonia she insists on a passage thru the Holy Land and vice versa. We are situated be-tween the southland and the northland When small boy of the south clashes arms with small boy of the north the conflict ground is sure to be somewhere in our territory. Whistling lad who trudges to school, grown man who hastens to . work, maid on her way to the grocery and lady hurrying to catch a car, all invade our domain. And we have not barb wire nor patience enough to intercept all. We must say 'God Bless You' and continue our task It will not be with unmingled sorrow that we move to a more suburban campus. Next the students. We here are hun-dred this year. We have wondered why it should be even one hundred. Perhaps the number refers to the doxology. We are thankful for what God can make of all of them. It takes a good man to make a living in these war times, even if he devotes his full time to the task. It takes a better man to make a living and besides spend as much time in present unproduc-tive labor as does the student. Therefore the selfsupporting student is to be greatly admired for his courage and initiative as well as for his energy and • pluck. We have in Bethel a large percentage of such students. That our neighbors • in the park appreciate their services, we could easily know by noting the phone calls for help which come to our office any school morn-ing. Further proof that our students are busy bees can also be found by their busy occupation in many kinds of work all over the park on any fine afternoon. of organizations we have eight in Bethel Academy. Four of them are literary, one physical, and three religious. That these organizations look after the needs of the tudents in the various fields, no one needs to doubt. Yet we do not think they ser-iously encroach on each other. We have also another organization which we have not included in the eight above mentioned, namely the Boarding Club. Thus far this one has been for men only. The increase in number of our young ladies will force us to make arrangements for them also. Our publication the ACORN is known everywhere. It has now completed its sev-enth year. Modesty will perhaps keep it from changing its name for that of a Sturdier and maturer one. These are touches of what Bethel is to-day. We have here a busy workshop. The product of our employment is charac-ter— Christian character. We are workers together with God. Who can judge of the product! • The me ssage of the prophet is located in the realm of ccnjecture and mystery ; for who can correctly foretell what is in the unknown future. 1 et there is an adage which reminds us that "while there is life, there is hope." Hope always points for-ward to future prospects, hence the hope-ful optimistic soul always looks ahead. In fact hope which is called the last thing in the world is founded on faith and love, which have been called respectively, the first thing and the greatest thing, in the world. So that even while dealing with futures, as hope does, it is not purely visionary and mystical. The sane and safe prophet is one who bases his prophetic predictions on the events of history. So history and prophecy are closely related as parent and child. No parent desires for his child the limited and narrow career he himself has had but one infinitely greater and brighter. So, in our look ahead for Bethel Aca-demy, based as it is on a glorious past of less than a decade, with a surprising growth in enrollment, financial develop-ment intellectual and most of all Christ-ian influence, we can hardly paint the horizon of its future in too bright tints. When we think of our Alumni, some of whom are already represented on the far flung battle front of foreign missionary - endeavor, while younger aspirants are Preparing therefore, and others of whom are in various departments of professional and practical life, here at home, and al-most every one making his mark in life's onward march; I say, when we think of these things, we should indeed feel in spired and with a real prophetic vision we should go forth in a most hopeful and cheery note. In the horoscope of Bethel's future we seem to see, the fondest dreams find the largest fulfillment. The eye of faith in the realm of hope, sees an enrollment climbing toward the three cipher figure. When our campus, comprising even now more than eight acres, shall be doubled in area and beComes the soil out of which shall grow not only a larger Bethel but al-so dormitories for boys and girls, a li-brary building, an auditorium and a con-servatory of music, an art museum as well as a commodious and well equipped gym-nasium, these latter buildings, together with the administration building forming centers for both theological and academia students, who then shall say that our visions were the vagaries of a dreamy Seer. Furthermore when these buildings will bear, as donors, the names of Alumni or families of Alumni, and the campus and buildings will be dotted with mem-orials, the gifts of the classes that have graduated ; then will the joy of harvest mingle with the tears of the sowers, of earlier years of struggle and trial. When, not only in the ranks of ministers and missionaries, but also among educat-ors, statesmen, judges, lawyers, doctors, engineers, musicians, editors, lecturers, tradesmen, fathers and mothers and other molders of the lives of the present and future, are numbered with honorable men-tion the names of Bethel's Alumni, who then will grieve over investments made, but rather will they grieve over the fact that these investments were not larger and more compatible with the greatness of the future possibilities of the institu-ticn of learning which is today passing this milestOne in its history. To other prophets will be left the task of forecasting the future of Bethel Col-lege and University. NEW ACADEMY Ouur uf tip Tunrert Orunp uf ttle Vella Arabrmg Alumnae As, oriation Fred TV. Johnson 10 THE ACORN THE ACORN 11 During the past year, the chief aim of the members of the Bethel Academy Alum-nae Association has been to raise money for a complete chemical laboratory. Each Alumnus has been asked to either contrib-ute or try to collect a certain amount from his friends so that the required sum could be had before the school moves to its new home. But in addition to this mode of raising money, the Association decided to resort to another means. This was to send out a concert troop to visit as many towns as possible during Easter vacation. Those who were chosen for this tour were: Miss Gunhild Hagstrom, reader; Miss Myr-tle Wernstrom, pianist; Messrs. Walfred Danielson, Ephraim Danielson, Charles Hodne, Alfred Dahlquist, constituting the Bethel Academy Quartette; Mr. Fred W. Johnson, violinist, and Mr. Ernest Nord-strom, manager. We left Minneapolis Thursday afternoon, bound for Isanti. Here we were received by members of the South lsanti Church, who took us in automobiles to the home of their pastor, Rev. Nelson. The attend-ance at our concert in the evening was very satisfactory since every seat in the church was taken and the audience dis-played every sign of satisfaction with our program. The next morning we were again on our journey. This time our destination was Stanchfield. Upon arriving at this place, we were met at the train by the pastor, Rev. Nylin. Thereupon we were treated to a very pleasing dinner which we consumed with enthusiasm, because it is generally known that travelling gives a person a good appetite. Although stanch-field is not a very large place, the attend-ance at our concert in the evening was large, and the success of the entertain-ment was shown by the fact that every participant, except Mr. Nordstrom, who acted as introducer of the troop, was en-cored. After the concert was over, our greatest difficulty was how we were going to get to iMilaca, Minn., without any waste of time. Our main idea was to hire automo-biles to drive us from Stanch field to Milaca, but as the roads were poor, no-body dared io risk their Fords for the trip. Consequently, we had to take the train to Coon Creek, where we had to wait four hours for the train to Milaca. But during this period of time, we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Our thoughtful manager had bought a supply of groceries at Stanch-field, so that we had the first picnic of the season, consisting of buns, weiners, dill-pickles, coffee and toasted marshmal-lows. Thus we enjoyed ourselves until train-time drew nigh. Although we had a great deal of amuse , ment on our picnic, we were very glad when we were permitted to enter the train and rest comfortably in a large seat. Upon arriving at Milaca, we found the members of the church to be no less hospitable to us than at the place previously mentioned. We were met at the station, and places were assigned to us as to where we were going to stay during our visit. This being Saturday evening, we did not expect to see a very large attendance at the concert. But in this we were very badly mistaken, inasmuch as we had the largest as well as one of the most appreciative audiences on our tour. The following Sunday was Easter, and the congregation had made special preparations to serve lunch in the church dining room. In the afternoon, there was a large young people's meeting with special music and speeches, and also special music at the evening service. At this meeting, a collection was given for the benefit of the cause which we repre-sented. Our visit to Milaca was very much enjoyed, and when Monday morning came, we felt very sorry indeed, to leave. At one o'clock, we arrived in Minneapolis. Since we had a concert scheduled at St. Bonifacius, and the train did not leave until five o'clock, we decided that a good meal was necessary to keep up our energy to perform at the next place. Therefore we marched to lionaldson's and had a little banquet by ourselves. Here we spent a merry hour, talking about all that had happened during our trip. After our repast, some of the members of the group spent the remainder of the time viewing-the art gallery, while others went to their respective homes for a brief visit. At five o'clock we met again, having St. Bonifacius as our destination. When we arrived there, we were welcomed by members of the German Baptist Church,. and their pastor, Rev. Heineman. But our spirits were enlivened when we were met by our President, Dr. Hagstrom, who made a brief speech in our behalf_ Our concert here was well attended, and we were asked to come to Scandia a little later. The next day, the group returned to the cities, each full of spirit to take up their own work, and all acknowledging the fact that a better Easter vacation could not be had, since our tour netted the Bethel Academy Alumnae Association ap-proximately one hundred dollars. Since this tour we have had the privilege of visiting Scandia, Minn., to which place we were invited while at St. Bonifacius. A most delightful time was spent here with the members of the Scandia Church_ On behalf of the members of the group,. I extend our most hearty thanks to the many friends who so kindly provided for us during our visits in their communities. 12 THE ACORN "Cir larligioug Jutinentes in Or Vella Arabrmll C. Geo. E—n, ACADtiE MY, ST. PAUL. MINN. PREPARING FOR MISSIONARY WORK T ACORN 13 The Acorn Entt-red as second class matter October 20th. 1900, at the Post Office of St. Paul, Minn., under the Act of March 3rd, 1879. Subscription Pricy 50c p er Year All articles contributed to the Literary Department should be addressed to theEditor-in-Chipf. and all business Itinns to the Business Manager. Bethel Academy St. Anthnny Park. Minn STAFF. SAM YOUNG, Editor-in-Chief. CHAS. HODNE, Bus. Mgr. GUST A. GUSTAVSON, Cir. Mgr. ESTHER LARSON, Asso, Editor. Most likely many are asking themselves and others: "What influence has religion upon the students in a school like Bethel?" or "What attitude toward religion does the spirit of the school as a whole take?" Questions like these are entitled and there-fore a little information will probably in-terest the friends of the school and especi-ally those who have sons and daughters here. It is evident that among a hundred ,students different elements are existing and more so where all are not professing Christians. Even if the "not Christians" are model young men and women, their spirit will never be fully in harmony with the Christians'. The majority will have the best chance to be the domineering. We are glad to report that as far as the Christians are concerned they are more and merely predominating in Bethel Aca-demy. In the whole student body 37 are aiming for some kind of religious work, either on the homefield• or on the foreign field. But besides them there is a great number professional Christians who are not preparing for any special work in this line. What an influence a group of young men and women with a missionary spirit in their bosom exercise upon the rest of the young people can not here be estimat-ed. It is shown thru the various societies and individuals. Besides the three socie-ties (Missionary Band, Ministerial Student's Ass'n., and Student Volunteers) which have for their purpose the uplifting and deve-loping of the spiritual side of the students, the leading members of the other socities are active Christian workers. This to show the influence they have in the different organization. Cont. on page 21 Our Yesterday. We are now at the end of another year. As we look back we can. see how we have failed to grasp some op-portunities that have presented themselves to us; how we have planned on doing bet-ter work but have never fulfilled these plans. As schoolmates we have had many pleasant times together, but these times are now of the past, they are now mem ories of things that have been. During our stay here at Bethel Academy we have possibly met friends that shall: never be forgotten altho we are now parting, never to meet again, or even hear their names mentioned. These days have been days that we are not now able to fully ap-preciate. Cutting Across. We are so prone to take the shortest way hcme, to work, when we are late, to win favor, when we forget our-selves, never realizing that every corner that we cut across me are not ocly tres-passing but we are making our own sphere smaller, our minds narrower, our capacity for a larger scope impossible. If it is a. large boulder that we find in our 'way by all means remove it but if it is a beauti-ful flowerbed that we are walking over -stop, think, we are steppin.g on flowers, we are putting our rough heel on them, killing them. How often we do the same with our conscience when it. troubles us. We step on it in order to gain our object sooner (we think-) than by following the true course around the corner—and gain whatever we may, honestly. Be On Time. That is one of the habits, that everyone should strive to attain. Get it now and keep it; it's worth more than most of us realize. On time for your reci-tations, on time to your work, on time in filling your dates; always there when you are supposed to be there end the world Cont. on page 34. THE STAFF CLASS OF 1915. Names, from left to right: Top row—Ive3r Johnson, Frank Rhenstrom, Fredericka Witzell. Second row—Sam Young, Charles Hodne, Ellen Gustafson. Third row—Gust Hammar, Sigrid Johnson, Dorothea Tornblom, Earl Carlson. Center—Theresa Torn-blom. Last - row—Victor Sword, Ida 13iilcri an Esther Larson, Martin Anderson. I know a class, a wondrous class, The greatest class I vow, That you can find at any place, And here I give it now. Well, ladies first, we always say When 'fraid of something ill. Then Dora Tornbloom, takes the lead, Because she says, "I will!" S. Johnson is another one Who'll work to get ahead. She would, I guess, get pretty far If not for, " 'Tis too bad!" The third one on the firing line We'll say is Miss Witzell. She is a Chinese Swede and then— Well, all I dare not tell. I understand quite many things, But many more I don't. And Ida Billman.'s one of them, You'll know her by, "I won't!" Think without confusion clearly Of Ellen Gustayson sincerely. She is so queer and funny, really She is just like this verse (stanza). But Esther Larson is a girl, So sober and so still; She walks around like Grandma self, She laughs just when she will. Perplexities do always end With some perplexitY; When boys grow up they all enjoy And will ccmpete with mates; But Gustav Hammar is a boy, Who does compete with maids. We also have a "Frank" young man, Who tries to be on top. And surely he is climbing now, He says, "I'll ne'er give up." I can't define the wondrous things That Carlson now has found, But he's discovered many things That no one yet has found. We also have an Ander's son, A very brilliant lad; But little boys do quickly learn The mischiefs and the bad. Sam Young's the elder of the class; He will bring up the rear. He's noted for his mild blue eyes, He's not at all to fear. The simple verse form I have used When I've described the class, Is not because of them, you know, But of the reading Mass. Cass Punt And Ivey Johnson is this one Perplexity to me. But from the unknown realm I go, And come on unsafe ground. Let Charley Hodne be the first To introduce this ground. Cass —V. H. S. Fare well, our dear old Bethel, Farewell our school so true! Farewell ye halls and class rooms If you are but a few! Chorus: Because we must now leave you We feel as children do When they must leave their mothers And brothers, sisters true. And to our teachers also We now must say farewell! We know that you have loved us. But here we cannot dwell. Chor. Farewell, ye loving schoolmates, To you we are in debt For all the loving kindness You've shown since first we met. Therefore ye halls and classrooms, And teachers oh, so true! And all our loving schoolmates, Farewell ! Farewell, to you! 16 THE ACORN THE ACORN 17 Tim iqintura Charles Hodne—He began with a song in Fir, Minnesota, on April 13, 1893, and has been singing ever since. He made the world "sit up and take notice" when he used his strong lamp. In the public school at Karlstad he received the fundamentals of his education. Mr. Hodne has had a broad experience. For one year he acted as manager of his father's store. Later he became salesman for a novelty con-cern. In 1910 he decided that a Commercial education was necessary, so he took up work at the Grand Forks Business College for one year. This course proved to him that a high school course would be of great value, so he decided in the fall of 1911 to take up work at Bethel. Since that time he has been a very active student at this institution. Mr. Hodne, President of the class, Business manager of the Acorn, and for two years Steward of the Boys Boarding Club, member of the Bethel Quartette and other singing organizations. has been a busy fellow, during the three years spent at Bethel. His favorite study is English IV. Favorite flower, Red Rose His motto, "Never give up." Mr. Hodne ex-pects to take up work at the University of Chicago. Ivey Johnson—In the little town of Brunswick, Minn., on July 11, 1894, was born a quiet little girl who calmly spread daylight, not even showing signs of curi-osity. She seemed to take things for granted, that things were as they ought to be, then why make a noise about it? In 1910 she graduated from the Monroe school with more knowledge of .grammar than most girls at that age. Miss John-son then decided that Minneapolis was a good place to go, to get a better education. She entered South High School in 1912 and continued there till December 1914, when she decided that she wanted to graduate from Bethel. She is a very quiet and rather reserved young lady with large blue eyes that look inquiringly at you. Her motto, "It is better to wear out than rust out" is well chosen and shows that she has great ambition to work. She has chosen the Red Rose as her favorite flower. Gust Hammar—In 1893 Vastmanland, Sweden, was made aware of that another great philosopher had came into existence. Mr. Hammar, a lad of extraordinary abili-ty to grasp things along the scientifical line, was given every privilege to develop along this line of study. He soon grew accustomed to the terms " of physics and astronomy, also studying the German and Latin at the State High School at Orebro. Mr. Hammar came to this country in 1913 and entered Bethel in the fall of the same year. He has developed rapidly in every course of study that he has pursued. Mr. Hammar stands well at the head of the class, which he deserves after having studied more than possibly any other member. We take it for granted that his favorite study is Latin, since he has chosen to use as his motto, "Astra, Castra" and his favorite flower "Convalloria Arajalis." Mr. Hammar's greatest ambition is to be-come a Doctor of Philosophy, which am-bition he will no doubt soon attain. Ida Bill man—On the 4th clay of Decem-ber, 1897, the people of North East Min-neapolis looked around to see what all the noise was about. It was Ida that made that awful noise when she first spied daylight. She began at. once to see what her surroundings were like, investigating things as she went along. One day in the fall of 1904 she decided that Prescott public school was a good place to go, so "she went at once and done it." In 1912 she entered East High where she spent one year. Then her attention was drawn to-ward Bethel and so she became one or its ambitious (mischievous) students. Miss Billman is one of the younger mem-bers of the class, but in spite of it she seems to enjoy some of the hardest sub-jects, such as History. Her favorite flower is the Lily of the Valley. Her motto, "1 Cont. on page 31. THE ACORN 19 \Y/A EDITORS, ROBERT ANDERSON, IDA BILLMAN, LILLY STONESTROM. — H — THE ACORN (1Thwi Proptyrll Ellen, Gitst(tfolt The attention of the world was called to Earl Carlson the wonderful inventor and •genius. lie had compieted an aeroplane that could fly across the Atlantic ocean in less than tlk enty-four hours. The journey thru the air was as safe as a journey on land. It had always been my desire to take a trip thru the air, and visit the old world. Earl consented to act as my guide and take me to any place I desired. My first stop was in Italy, the country with blue skies, trees of orange and lemons, air filled with the fragrance of the orange blossom ano the blazing oleanders. The sun was setting, coloring the sky in colors that no artist can paint. I seated myself by a sparkling fountain. I saw the moon as it rose blend-ing the crimson of the sky with the blue of night. The stars shone brightly one by one, silently as a nun; the twilight thickened and the sharp jag•,ger edges at houses and mountains were obscure, only the beauty remained. I was lost in the beauty of it, when I saw a tall stately priest walk down the worn path from a large monastery with steps slow and de-liberate. A little child passed and ad-dressed him as Padre Hammer. In the pale moonlight I saw the selfsame Gust Hammer that used to sit in the class rooms at Bethel always longing to recite his lessons. He seemed somewhat sadder than of yore, but his burning zeal for the betterment of humanity was no less. His solemn voice blended well with the chimes of the silvery bells as they tolled the hours for prayer. He recognized me as a stranger in Rome and spoke to me. We soon renewed our acquaintance, and he told me that Victor Sword was an am-bassador to Italy from America. He was considered a successful agitator for the world's peace and the full recognition of Brotherhood of Man. He had just left the day before and would hold a meeting at Stockholm, 1Sweden. Much as I would have liked to have stayed in Italy, my guide \\.- anted to be on flight again. Our next stopping place was Switzerland where the world's Sunday School Convention was in session. I was introduced to the president of the Convention I was pleasantly surprised to meet Ivey Johnson, the wise. sage of our class room, leader of such a worldwide movement. Good things usually follow close, and here, too, I saw Esther Larson, or used to be "Larson," representing the Swedish Baptist minister's mutual influ-ences. She did justice to her calling; the speech she delivered and the plea she pre-sented thrilled the audience, and it is some-thing that will live in their memories for-ever. They told me that I would meet Dora Torn.blom in France. Her silvery laugh could always be heard as she walked among the ruins, castles, palaces of France gathering material for a history she was writing for the students at Bethel Aca-demy. Tire to a slight accident with our ma-chine, we were forced to stop at the near-est country, the Isle of Wight. My atten-tion was called to a very unique building. I rapped at the door and was admitted by a school ma'am, who proved to be no one but Sigrid Johnson. She had always longed for adventures and now she had gone to this remote place to put into practice a new system of teaching. She is a very successful teacher and her methods will be the ones that will be used thruout the universe. That we talked is not necessary to say; both' of us had much to relate. She was very glad to know about her classmates and, I, too, learned that Frank Renstrom was a "D. D." in. Africa. His ideas are modern and his theology very sound. If my guide had not been so impatient I, perhaps, would have lingered at the beautiful spot, but there is neither rest nor delay, so we again were flying thru the Cont. on page 34. Gust. G. has already found a Rose. Rather early. The record for pole-vaulting for one or two of the boys is less than the high jump. Found by Bob. A. on Lake Street Bridge one rainy night, a boy who seemed lost. After several attempts at trying to find out his name, Bob. found it to be Gust. G. from Bethel. Bob. brought him home. G. A. G., looking at last page of a news-paper: "I always read Little Aids for Cupid, because I might need them some-time." In .Minneapolis, would you call the spikes that hold up the safety zone, suspenders of traffic,—safety pins? Anna S.—"This is a gossiping room." A. S. (hard of hearing)—"It surely is a gospel." Prof. H. C. W.—"Where is poetry in win-ter, when everything is frozen?" V. H. Sword—"In the poet's heart. Mr. Person—"What is so interesting about the poem aktenskapsfragan"?" G. A. Gustafson—"The subject." "God made man and rested. Then God made woman. Since then neither God nor man have rested."—Ex. At the end of three weeks of married life •a Southern darky returned to the minister who performed the ceremony and asked for a divorce. The minister, after explaining that he couldn't give him one, said: "You know, Sam, you took her for better or for worse." "Yes sir, I knows dat,'' rejoined the darky, "but—but, she's worse than I took her for."—Ex. I took her out in my new canoe, As the summer's day toward evening drew, A wooing, bashful lover; I kissed her on her lips divine, And asked her softly to be mine, When the blooming boat turned over.—Ex. If a mosquito bite thee on one hand, give him the other, palm downward. C. Robt. A.—"What's the initials on that ball? I think its mine." Ruth E.—"C. R. A. Z. Y. It must be yours." On May 1st the students had an outing to Minnehaha Falls which was enjoyed very much by everybody. Good-Bye Bethel, Good-Bye Bethel Good-Bye Bethel! We're going to leave you now! Rob. A.—"I got a headache above one-eye." 20 THE ACORN THE ACORN 21 CHAPEL SPEAKERS. Among the different visitors of whom we had the pleasure of listening to at our chapel services are: Dr. H. E. Trolle of Mexico, Mo. Mr. W. 13. Stein, Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Stroble. Mr. C. M. Stocking, Minneapolis. Rev. Mossberg, Mankato, Niinn. Rev. Ekblad, Red Wing, Minn. Rev. Risinger, Minneapolis. Rev. A. J. Freeman, Rockford, Ill. Dr. E. R. Pope, Minneapolis. Mr. Dickenson, Supt. Childrens Home. Rev. Stolberg, North Dakota. Dr. Petzol, Montana. Rev. Kemper, Temple Baptist Church, Minneapolis. Dr. Harry Noble Wilson, Central Pres. Church, St. Paul. Miss Cora Rudy. Mr. Calderwood, Prohibition worker. Dr. Dick, First M. E. Church, Minne-apolis. Rev. Holtzerman, Sec. Henn. Co. S. S. Association. Mr. McFarland, Minn. Gospel Mission, St. Paul. Mr. Kakutrum, U. of Minn. Rev. Jacob Peterson, Elim Swed. Baptist Church, Minneapolis. Rev. Liechleter, Dayton, 0. Mr. A. J. Dahle, Prohibition worker. Mr. Wolff, Minneapolis. Rev. -Swanson, First Swedish Baptist Church, St. Paul. Rev. Hall, Bethel Swedish Bapt. Church, Minneapolis. Mr. Cederberg, a St. Paul Architect. Mr. Cross, Board of Public Health. Rev. Adolph Olson, Bethany Swedish Bapt. Church, St. Paul. Maurice Adelsheim, Minneapolis Jeweler. Dr. Geo. Doris, Macalester College. President Kerfoot of Hamline. Esther Sundfelt, Macalester College. Rudolph Crook, Minnesota University. Dr. Norton, Ex-President of Sioux Falls College. Mrs. Angore, Miss Valstadt and Miss Munkurtz of the Union Mission. Major Clancy of Minneapolis. Rev. John Wahlborg of Sweden. Rev. A. M. Locker, Sec'y Minn. S. S. Association. Dean Woods of the Agricultural School. Rev. Schugren of the Telegu Mission of India. Rev. Loucks, Fourth Rapt. Church, Min-neapolis. Dr. Sandell of the Seminary. Oscar Freed of the University. Dr. Frank Peterson of Minneapolis. Rev. Holmen of the Norw. Danish Bapt. Church, Minneapolis. FRESHMEN FANCIES. The "Freshies" have been conspicuous thruout the entire year for their strict at-tention to the work before them. Especial-ly has this been true at meal time. During the warm days of spring when it becomes so intensely monotonous to study English, Algebra, etc., the Freshmen have been found under the shady trees upon the campus, in "Langford Park" or out at "Minnehaha Falls" studying nature, dream-ing, philosophizing or picking flowers for "Botany class." Several of our distinguished "Freshies" have left us during the last semester of the school year. We wish all of them the very best success, and hope to see their smiling faces among us at the opening of the next school year. One of our prominent Freshies was kid-napped by the ladies of the sophomore class sometime during the last semester. Of course we have reasons to admire the taste of the "sophomore girls," but the prominent "Freshie," whom we missed, we have no compliments for. He is evidently enjoying his new and highly educated en-vironment. "Farewell, ye Freshie days, with all your mirth and happiness. We leave you with great regret, knowin.g that nothing more of importance will again be heard from us until the gloomy Senior days." SOPHOMORE THOUGTS. The first Sophomore meeting of this year was held January 23, 1915. The fol-lowing officers were elected : President, George Erickson; treasurer, Agneta Sun-felt; secretary, Ida Kinzley; sergeant-at-arms, Edythe Holmberg. We accepted the invitation to the Junior sleighride with pleasure. We number about thirteen now, but we expect several of the freshmen to join our junior class next year. We went for a picnic to Como Park, May 15, had a good time in spite of the disagreeable weather. I. K., Sec. JUNIOR DREAMS. At the beginning of the school year the Juniors organized their class with Victor Larson as president; Lilla Stonestrom, vice president; Lydia Franson, secretary-treasurer, and Clifford Swanson, sergeant-at- arms. They have had meetings every month. All the boys on the debating team are Juniors this year. May the fifteenth they had a picnic at Como Park. Even though it rained, they had a good time; a more enjoyable time than if the sun had been shining. There are about twenty-six Juniors now, the largest class of Juniors. If they all return next year and graduate it will be the largest graduating class in the history of the school. L. F., Sec. Much could be said about the various meetings : as prayer meetings once a week, Sunday school, the meetings in the Scan-dinavian Mission every month, the many student meetings in different churches, the several visits of the Male Quartette out-side of the Twin Cities with the report of souls' conversions, the chapel services every forenoon, the teachers' Christian in-fluence in and outside of class, the com-panionship with each other, and with those of the students, who have taken a stand SENIOR TOUCHES. Some of Their Funny Characteristics. Esther Larson—Not as sober as she looks. Very interested in parsons and church work. Dorothea Tornblom—A true friend of everybody, favorite pastime, torturing the piano. Ellen Gustafson—An ardent suffragist: I never fuss, get fussed or am fussed. Sigrid Johnson—Ideal country school-ma'm. Always looking for a good time, Ivey Johnson—Because a woman doesn't talk, it's no sign she hasn't anything to say. Ivey is a patriotic Swede, even the she never saw Sweden. Fredericka Witzell—A China doll. Her favorite subject is campusology. Ida Billman—"I can waste more time in half an hour than most folks can in a week." Teachers' favorite( ?) Gustav Hammar—Wise from the top of his head up. Noblest bluffer of them all. Earl Carlson—A veritable genius. Frank Rhenstrom—Talks little, but says much. Charles Hodne—We should have more time for sleep around this institution. Flirts only with his sister. Victor Sword—Speaks for himself. What's a tongue for if not to use. Sam Young—Loaf and the class loafs with you, cram and you cram alone. Martin Anderson—One of the sharks. Wisdom is sometimes wrapped up in small parcels. for Christ this schoolyear—but our space is too limited. The atmosphere of the school will tell more even to a casual visitor than what can here be told. A good schoolspirit is educating to all who are under its influ-ence, but how much more is not this true if the schoolspirit is in a pure, Christian school. That is what we are trying to in Bethel and we as students will surely try to show this by our life and actions. In this way alone can we show true appreciation of our Alma Mater. THE RELIGIOUS INFLUENCES IN THE BETHEL ACADEMY. Cont. from page 12. THE ACORN 2;1 A. B. L. SOCIETY. not be forgotten. At our last business meeting the.. following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing school year: President, Anton Sjolund, Vice President, George Ericson, Secretary, G. A. Gustayson, Vice Secretary, Esther Nelson, Treasurer, Herman Anderson, Pianist, Hulda Haglund, Song leader, Carl Bergstrom. Ushers, Axel Anderson and Carl Berg-strom. 22 THE ACORN M. S. A. The annual meeting of the organization was held. Monday evening, May 17, at which time new officers were elected for the coming year. Geo. Ericson was elected President, Carl Bergstrom Vice President, Fred Moberg Secretary and Treasurer, and Herman Nelson Song leader. After the business session speeches were delivered by Chas. Hodne and Geo. Ericson. There upon Dr. E. Sandell extended a few re-marks in the form of criticism. At the social meeting, which was held in the dining room of the school, toasts were given by Prof. Henry Wingblade, Prof. A. J. Wingblade, Dr. Sandell and a few of the students. A picture of the M. S. A. was given - Dr. S. in appreciation for the work expended in connection with the homiletic class, which has assembled quite regularly once every week since the be-ginning of the school year. The two Academy professors present promised to see to the framing of the picture, i. e. the expense of framing. During the summer months most of the young men will be out on the field, and their places are as follows: Axel Ander-son and A. Rio will travel in Minnesota in the interest of the prohibition party, Carl Bergstrom will be at Kerkhoven, Minn., Geo. Ericson, Gothenburg, Neb., E. Gronlund, La Porte, Indiana, Carl Acker-man, Deerwood, Minn., J. Alex. Ericson, Battle, Minn., A. 0. Instanes, Mora, Minn., G. S. Fryklind, Rush Point and Grandy, Minn., Linus Johnson, Evansville, Minn., Chas. Hodne, singing evangelist in Minn., Victor Larson, Wood River, Wis., Gus. }laminar, Pillager, Minn., and A. SjOlund, Sandy Lake, Minn. The M. S. A. has decided to try to se-cure $1,000 in subscriptions for New Aca-demy Building. —J. A. E. The Missionary Band which consists or quite a number of the active Christian students of our school, has had a very - successful year. The Band has met every Wednesday evening for the weekly prayer meeting. These meetings have been very inspiring and uplifting, and we cite the words of a recent visitor, who said after being present at one of our meetings: "This was one of the most blessed prayer meetings I have ever been present at." The last Thursday in every month the Band has had charge of the meeting at the Scandinavian Mission in Minneapolis. It has been the Band's privilege to have been invited to conduct the Young Peoples meeting in the different Swedish Baptist churches of the Twin cities several times during the year. Once during the year we were invited to visit the American Baptist Church Society on Burr Street, St. Paul. Our Sunday school, which has been very successful, has been held every Sun-day morning. The male quartette, consisting of Chas. Hodne, Alf. Dahlquist, Herman Nelson and Anton Sjolund, has had a great success. Not only have they sung at the Band's meetings and at our chapel services, but the following places have been visited: Cokato, Grove City, Lake Elizabeth and Falun. - At the two first named places visible results were seen. As we part for the summer there will be many memories from the times that we as a Band have met around the altar of prayer that will S. P The annual open meeting of the S. P. B. Literary Society was held Friday. May 14th. At this meeting the young ladies as well as the young men were present. To those who are not familiar with Bethel Academy and its societies, let it suffiCe to say: The S. P. B. society is for the young men .only. The object of this organization is to give the young men of the academy the fundamentals of .parliamentary practice and .extemporaneous speaking. The above men-tioned meeting was featured by a parlia-mentary drill. This drill showed plainly the progress that has been made in this line of education. The Robert's Rules of Order were admirably adhered to and be-yond the shadow of a doubt the events of this meeting will long be remembered by all who attended. Another feature of the meeting was the singing of the S. P. B. quartette. Our -school ought to be proud of this quartette • B. even though these words come from a student at Bethel Academy. It certainly has had an ennobling influence upon the students, those who are members as well as those who only attend as visitors. The S. P. B. Society is one of the best of the organizations of the school. That . healthful mingling of the young men which it induces, those witty debates and stren-uous efforts to bring forth the best in singing and extemporaneous speaking—all the dormant faculties of the students of Bethel Academy. D. S. B., Secy. On May 4th, 1915, the S. P. B. held their regular meeting and the following officers were elected for the first month of the next school year: Robert Anderson, President. Gust Gustafson, Vice President. Alfred Dahlquist, Secretary. Clifford Swanson, S. at A. 24 THE ACORN S. P. B. SOCIETY. THE ACORN 25, "SVEA" SOCIETY. M. S. A. SOCIETY. AT H ENAEAN The Athenaean Society of which all the girls in school are members, held its Meet-ings . about twice each month. At these meetings we have an opportunity to de-velope our social, . intellectual and physical life. The society has had several "spreads" this past year to which all the girls have been invited (also boys). A few of the topics which have been discussed are as follows: Resolved—"That it would be more bene-ficial to civilization if Germany wins than if the Allies win;" "That knowledge from experience is better than knowledge from books;" "The value of a contemplative life" and "The result of a thoughtless life." The society has also this past year been faVored with an address by Mrs. B. L. SOC I ETY. Scovell, representing the National W.• C. T. U. The Athenaean Socity. has organized a "Hiking Club," and a ".gasket Ball Team." The purpose of the, "H. C." is to visit places of note in the Twin Cities. May 20th ended the meetings of the society. The following members were then elected to serve for the coming school year: President, Cora Walter. Vice Pres., Lilla Stonestrom. Secretary, Rose Norstrom. Assistant Secretary, Edyth Holmberg. Treasurer, Ida Ericson. Pianist, Ida Kinzley. Marshall, Ruth Ericson. We hope and for that matter we know that the society will prosper still more the coming year than it has - done in the past. Rose Norstrom EDITOR, C. W. SWANSON. BASKET BALL TEAM. WHY SOME OF OUR STUDENTS CAME TO BETHEL ACADEMY, AS EXPRESSED IN THEIR OWN WORDS. 26 THE ACORN THE ACORN 27 Athletics this year have not been en-tirely a success although the different branches of athletic activities have been good or have the makings for being good in the future" One of the greatest achievements of the year is the athletic spirit which has been raised amongst the students. The future prospects of the Academy having a Gym. and an athletic field have put pep into the fellows this year and they have started to make things hum. The basket ball team this year was the best team Bethel has ever had. The team was composed of players who fought till the last minute of play; that is why the team was successful. Also the coaching which the team received from Mr. Burwell put the art and science of basket ball into the players. Mr. Burwell is a (Macalester student and player so he knew how to put pep into the game. We hope we may have his services as coach next year. Captain Loff, forward, Swanson, man-ager, and center, Hodne, Guard; Ander-son, Guard, and Galliford, forward; com-posed the team, with Erickson, Rio and Young as subs who were ready to jump in the game at any time. These men are the players who have won their "B's" this year. With four of these men with us next year, most of the second team and the in-doming of some good freshmen, Bethel may lock forward to having a good team to represent the new school next year. - The girls also tried their luck and skill at basket ball and had teams organized amongst the classes which pfayed against each other. They have some. mighty fine material for a team and in a' couple of years Bethel may have a team represent-ing her amongst the academies and high schools of the state. Through the lack of players Bethel has not had a basket team this spring, but with what good material we have this year added to the incoming material next year Bethel will have a team to be proud o2. We have been surprised this spring by the very light clad boys who have been running in the mornings and evenings. These boys are practicing for Field Day which is to be held May 29th. Because of this we are sure to have some hot contest-ants in the different events this year. The committee ,. for the day is a good one and the winners of the different events are go-ing to receive prizes. There has also been a lot of enthusiasm over tennis. The court is in good shape and the Athletic Association has bought new rackets and a net. So we see the racket wielders on the court during leisure hours. With an entirely new school building next year and other advantages it is up to the students to persuade some good men who are athletes to attend Bethel. Bethel then may look forward to a big year in athletics in 1915 and 1916. I came to Bethel because I liked to go, because I ought to go, because I had to go. I came to B. A. because I deemed it best to go to an institution where my colleague, were somewhat my own age. The good reputation of B. A. is wide-spread and in my home town we heard much about it. So I came. After my mother's death I felt so lonely and I looked for a place where I could be of service; but I needed preparation. Then B. A. arose before my mind as a light-house which stands firmly on a rock in a stormy sea. I was looking for a good school and found one in Wisconsin, but the tuition was so high, I could not possibly pay it. Then I heard about Bethel and so came here. With a will and a desire to do the real duties of life, and believing that at Bethel Academy I could receive beneficial aid and also further inspiration to make a fitting preparation for a life that would climb toward the goal God had set for it, I determined to get my high school educa-tion there. I came because I had heard so much good about B. A. and her faculty. Cont. on page 29. I • 0444, (1r411:11" 11/11/110 1, u I II 1\111�����' THE ACORN 29 28 THE ACORN Segelfartyget Jarramas, pa livilket skri-varen av dessa rader ar 190,3 var kom-menderad sasom skeppsgosse, var pa vag Iran Stockholm till Ornskoldsvik i norra. Sverige. Avstandet mellan de bada stader-na är icke sa sardeles stort, men det oak-tat fingo vi tillbringa narmare sju dygn pa sjOn. Det var en handelserik vecka, och icke mindre aventyrlig skulle vistelseu bli i den lilla staden, vi nu voro pa vag till. Under sju dagars segling i Bottniska vi• ken tog bade dricksvattnet och det fran Stockholm medfOrda matforradet slut. Vi fingo nu dricka destillerat haysvatten och ata konserverat Mitt, vilket icke smakade sa synnerligen val. Men nOden har ingen lag, och vi maste lata oss noja med den ta,mligen tarvliga kosten. Ofta lagade Kar-men inom var barm, sä att vara officerare kunde av var uppsyn se den fortrytelse, som mer an en gang bemaktigade sig oss. Men en krigsman matte tiga och samtyc-ka; han har inga rattigheter, han skall blott lyda blint. Resan till Stockholm var ganska stormig, nu daremot tycktes ostersjdn bete sig litet vanligare mot oss. Det myckna regnan-det, askandet och blixtrandet bade tagit slut, solen, borjade visa sig och sanda sina varma stralar ned pa de langtande sjO-mannen, som gripits av vad man pa sjO-manssprak kallar "landkanning." Segel-exercisen pagick som vanligt, alit ombord gick sin gilla "gang. Kapten rot fran ko-mandobryggan, underofficerarna repetera-de hans order, korpralerna skreko pa sina underDrdnade, och de stackars rekryterna ' .1 knuffades och sparkades at alla hall. Det var den dagliga rutinen, det moderna bar-bariet, den ofta lovprisade inhemska sven-ska penalismen. Snart bley emellertid re-kryten van vid denna brutala behandling, han ansag det sasom nagot horande till hans utbildning, en del av hans dagliga brad. Militarlivet. den hansynslOsa dicip-linen MCA honom sa smaningom i sina Arm-harda armar, och han glomde bort, att han en gang varit fri. Efter mycket kryssande hars och tvars kommo vi omsider till Ornskaldsvilt. Pet var en stilla septemberafton strax fore sol-nedgangen. Den lilla staden sag riktigt fOrni5jd ut, dar den lag inklamd mellan stora berg, svalka.d av de uppfriskande haysvindarna. Vi hade fdrestallt oss, att denna stad sag ut som andra stader, men haruti hade vi tagit miste. Det var blott en by, som lag framfOr oss, gar vi kommo i land. sa vitt jag kunde marka, fanns dar endast tva ordentliga vagar, eller som de kallades "gator," och de ging,o ratt igenom hela sta'n. Pa dem sagos invanarna ga tva, ganger om dagen, nar de gingo till post-kontoret for att hamta post. For Ofrigt harskade en nastan gravlilc tystnad. 1 platsens enda park traltade vi en enda manniska, och det var en f. d. gardist, som beklagade sig over oss, emedan vi voro 1 den "olycksaliga kronans tjanst." Sadan tedde sig staden ornslioldsvik for ett av militarismen plagat sjOmanssinne. Ehuru forhardad mot alla adlare intryck, hander det dock understundom, att aven en militar berores av vekare kiinslor. Den stamningsfulla norrlanclska naturen tjusa-de oss alla med sitt behag. Vi borjade cater alska vart hemlands skogar, berg och dalar. Ham uppe i dessa trakter erbjuder naturen vackra seneier, och att vi icke fornekade ass tillfallet att Ora atskilliga rekognoserin.gsturer i skogstrakterna, sa-ger sig sjalft. Innan vi lamnade fartyget, hade de aldre pojkarna ombord givit oss stranga order att icke komma tillbaka utan att medfOra atminstone ett tiotal liter bia-bar' till dem. Vi voro ju manga till all plocka, sa det borde inte vara nagon sva-righet, menade man. Sagt och gjort, re-kryterna gingo i land, och det bar i vag utat den narbelagna skogen. .0m det farms nagra bar, fragade ingen efter; det var el nagot att tala om. Saken var den, att vi skulle plocka bar, vare sig det fanns nagra eller ej, och den som icke bade bar med sig ombord skulle pryglas i alias asyn. Under sadana order gingo vi med svidan-de hjartan och tittad.e mellan stenarna, men dtim om var ofverraskning, da vi ham-mo Over en hel mosse of bara blabar; Nu var all angslan fOrsvunnen, och de hung-riga skeppsgossarna borjade ata av alla krafter. Att plocka till de ombordvarande tankte ingen pa, det var som om alla pa en gang gldnat bort det. Vi endast ato och sago belatna ut och gingo tillbaka om-bord. Redan vid fallrepstrappan matte mig en av de aldre kamraterna. Han sag bistert pa mig, liksom vine han saga: var har du baren? Jag kande mig ock litet kuslig till mods, alldenstund vi sa dalig,t utfort det godtyckliga uppdrag, overklassarna gi-vit oss. Alit skulle utan tvivel a.vlupit nd-gorlunda dragligt, om vi ej begatt det odesdigra misstaget att lata blabarsfargen What inspired me most to go to B. Ai was that I heard the students were study-ing together as brothers and sisters. I felt the need of studying English and some other subjects, and hearing of B. A. thru a friend, I came. sitta kvar ha vara lappar. Nu kunde emel-lertid vem som heist se, att vi atit blabar och att sadana funnos i skogen. Att ljuga var darftir en stor dumhet, men likval kunde vi icke avhalla oss darifran utan forklarade djarvt, att man kunde inte fin-na ett bar i hela skogenF, Men nu blev (let. annat l.jud i pipan. aldre kamra-terna omringade oss fra,ralla hall. "Hit med blabaren, kineser!" ropade en. "Ni a' blaa cm mun'," skrek en annan. Och en tredje utbrast: "Nej, kaniner, nu drar ni oss icke vid nasan langre, varfOr ha ni inga bar plockat?" "Frain med taljan," hOrdes det fran en del, "de ska ha smarj." Och darvid blev det, en grundlig aystraff-fling agde rum, och de som fingo lida for sina formenta synder, det var vi. Huru manga slag som drabbade min unga rygg, har jag glOmt nu, ett minus jag, och det var, att jag bade ferfarligt svart att la mig fran sjalvforsvar. Men sa, inbiten, som man var i penalismens orgier, gjorde man fOga motstand utan tog sitt strati och teg. Man hade ju den utsikten framfOr sig, att sjalv en dag fa agera herre, narn-ligen da man gatt igenom rekrytaret, och da skulle man taga igen skadan pa andra stackare. Jag hade hitintills glatt mig at sjolivet och de majligheter det skulle bereda mig for frarntiden, men nu fOrlorade jag all lust darfor. De ljusa fOrespeglingarna om aventyrliga sjafarder, granna unitormer och braskande titlar hade dunstat bort som dimman for sommarsolen. Med djupaste indignation tanker jag nu pa att manni-skor skola behOva leva ett liv foga battre an slavens. Nar skall en battre tid kom-ma? G. S. Fryklind '16. I came to B. A. because I had met many students that had gone there and they al-ways spoke of it as the "Dear Old Bethel." So I thot there must be something in it. I came and found that there was some-thing. EDITOR, G. S. FRYKLUND '17. EN SJoRESA TILL oRNSKoLDSVIK SOMMAREN 1903. WHY SOME OF OUR STUDENTS CAME TO BETHEL ACADEMY, AS EXPRESSED IN THEIR OWN WORDS. Cont. from page 29. 30 THE ACORN EDITOR, ROSE NORDSTROM. THE ACORN 31 During the past year the Alumni Associa-tion of Bethel Academy has been testing its strength in its endeavor to raise $500 for aiding in the equipment of the labora-tories of the new Bethel Academy build-ing. The Association has done well in rais-ing over half of this amount besides given annually a scholarship to some worthy student at Bethel Academy, when we con-sider that it is still in its infancy, that the greater part of the alumni are attend-ing some higher institution of learning or just beginning their practical work. The alumni expects nevertheless to have the whole amount raised by the time of the completion of the new academy building. Slowly the Bethel alumni are becoming represented in the various trades and pro-fessions. .This year four graduate from the Creighton Medical College of Omaha, Neb.; two are practising dentists; eight have entered the ministry; about sixteen are attending some university or college; and the remainder are engaged in some successful work, ranging from the farming to the domestic science, and from general contracting to the teaching. These records excel those of most secondary schools and speak well for Bethel. Below are given alphabetically the names, year of graduation., occupation and addresses of the Bethel Alumni. Ahlquist, .Jonas, '11. Graduate of Creigh-ton Medical College, Omaha, Neb. Allen, Reuben, '13. Grocer... Res., 32 Raymond Place, St. Paul, Minn. Anderson, Joel, '11. Interne, Swedish Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn. Anderson, Paul, '11. Dentist, 311 Black Hawk Building, Waterloo, Iowa. Anderson, Walfred, '11. Student, Uni-versity of Minnesota. Res., Dalbo, Minn. Belstrom, Axel, '14. Law student, Uni-versity of Minn. Res., 744 Jefferson St. N. E., Minneapolis, Minn. Belstrom, Arthur, '14. Student, Bethel Theological Seminary. Res., 744 Jefferson St. N. E., Minneapolis, Minn. Burkman, Joel, '11. Teacher, Firth, Idaho. Crcok, Rudolf, '13. Student, University of Minn. Res., 4127 Colfax Ave. N., Min-neapolis, Minn. Dahlby, Albert, '10. Enters senior class at University of Minn. next fall. Res., 736 Geranium St., St. Paul, Minn. Danielson, Walfrid, '10. Student, Macal-ester College. Res., 2539 Territorial Road, St. Paul, IVIinn. Edstrom, Andrew, '11. Interne, Mounds Park Sanitarium, St. Paul, Minn. Edwall, Nathanael, '11. Pastor, So. Au-burn, Rhode Island. Erickson, Andrew, '09. Dentist, Republic. Mich. Erickson, Clarence, '13. Office clerk. Res., 2218 Lincoln St. N. E., Minneapolis, Al Erickson, Frank, '13. Truck -gardener. Res., New Brighton, Minn. Felth, Oscar, '12: Pastor at Lake City and • student, Bethel Theological Seminary and Chicago Divinity School. Res., Lake City, Minn. Finders; Sitona, '14. Stenographer and bookkeeper. -Res., 819 Second Ave. S., Min- - neapolis, Minn. Freed, Oscar, '11. Medical student, Uni-versity of Minn. Res., Watertown, Minn. Goranson, Hanna, '14. Student, State Normal. Res., 1328 E. 2nd St., Duluth, Minn. Haglund, Esther, '09. Bookkeeper. Res., 697 E. Cook St., St. Paul, Minn. Hagstrom, Gunhild, '12. Student, Dept. of Home Economics, University of Minn. Res., 1154 Jessie St., St. Paul, Minn. Hedberg, Arthur, '12. 2108 S. Union Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. Hedblom, Peter, '09. Contractor, 3113 Harriet Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Hopkins, Mrs. Bert, '09. Home address, 2274 Alden Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Johnson, Annie, '14. Practicing Domes-tic Science. Res., Russell, Minn. Route 1, Box 17. Johnson, C. G., '09. Pastor, Fairhope, Alabama. Johnson, Fred, '13. Student, University of Minn. Res., 1603 Jefferson St., Minne-apolis, Minn. Johnsen, Olivia, '13. Missionary, Iloilo, Panay, Philippine Islands. Larson., Jonas, '11. Interne, Bethesda Hospital, St. Paul, Minn. Larson, Ruth, '14. Teacher, Center, No. Dak. Lind, ,Milton, '13. Strandburg, South Dak. Lindblom, Mamie, '12. Teacher. Res., Fairmont, Minn. Lundberg, Esther, '13. Student, Min-nesota School of Business. Res., 2308 Twenty-eighth Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. will" is very characteristic. She expects to take up work in the Domestic Science Dept. of the U. of M. next fall. "She'll make some young fellow happy." Sigrid Johnson-On a bleak December morn in the year 1893 the tiny wail of an infant girl was heard. A child, destined to become the foster parent of the coming generations. In her home town, Douglas, Lundho:ni, Alice, '11. 693 York St., St. Paul, Minn. Nordstrom, Ernest, '09. Student, Mac, alester College. Ties., 904 Chandler St: S. E., Minneapolis, Minn. Olscn, Adolf, '10. Pastor, Bethany Church, St. Faul and student, Macalester College. Res., 2539 Territorial Road, St. Paul, Minn. Oquist, Peter, '13. Carpenter, Opstead, Minn. •Palmquist, Leonard, '08. Oakland, Neb. Pearson, Victor, '12 Pastor, Harris, Minn., Route 1. Peterson, ,Oscar, '13. Student, Res., Oak-land, Neb. S egerstrc m, Stuart, '09. Office work. Res., 2930 Fourteenth Ave. So., 'Minne-apolis, Minn. Skooglun, Edna, '11. Res., 1105 Jessie St., St. Paul, Minn. Soneson, Nels, '09. Pastor, Rush City, Minn., Route 4. Sunfelt, Esther, '14. Student, Macalester College, Res., 1037 Payne Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Swanson, Ellen, '12. North St. Paul, Minn., Route 2. Swanson, Judith, '10. North St. Paul, Minn.., Route 2. Swanson, Ruth, '13. Teacher, Hanska, Minn. Res., North St. Paul, Minn. Strandberg, Daniel, '14. Princeton, Minn. Thunell, Henry, '12. Owner and publish-er of Viking News, Viking, Alberta, Can-ada. Tideman, Carl, '08. Pastor, Oakland Bap-tist Church, Oakland, Neb. Minn.., she grew up, as fair as the flowers she loves so well-the flower that opens its blue eye, to the blue sky when it kisses goodbye to the winter-the violet. Day after day she walked to school, studied hard and in a few years entered the Alex-andria High School. However, after three years her ambition to become a school madam was too strong, so she taught school for one year. • But her education CLASS H ISTORY. Cont. from page 16. 32 THE ACORN THE ACORN 33 had been enough to set her thinking, that no matter if she had spent three years in high school, she really did not know all. Consequently she has been a faithful stu-dent at Bethel Academy. Whatever her future will be she will always be a happy and successful woman, because she lives up to her motto: "Meet the world with a smile." Fredericka Witzell—Far out in distant China a young couple were made happy, in 1894, by the birth of a fair child. The loneliness of the young missionaries did not seem so hard to bear. Tho born in China, it did not make a Chinese of her. She came to America in early years, and attended public schools in Omaha, Neb., her home town. Later she went to busi-ness college. After the course was com-pleted she worked in a drug store as clerk. But the call of an education was so in-tense that she decided in 1911 to come to Bethel Academy. Her favorite flower is the Tulip, and her motto is: "As we journey thru life let us live by the way" seems to be her very life. lIer future ambition is to go to col-lege and devote her life to the betterment of humanity. Earl Carlson—The second Edison was born in ,Minneapolis, Minn., March 25, 1897, where he entered public and high school. Later he entered Bethel Academy. In the meantime he has been busy not alone with his lessons, but with inventions that would scon have been in use thruout the civilized world if the war which is now raging had not prevented it. He is now busy with an invention which will un-doubtedly place him in rank with the foremost of our modern geniuses. His motto has well been put into use, "Do your best." How well he has selected his flower, the pansy, which stands for that. !rank Renstrom—Altho our school may be small, students from the different countries are represented. Frank Ren-strom was born in Strand, Sweden. There he attended public school and Bible sc hool. In 1909 he said farewell to his mother country and crossed the Atlantic and cam6 to America. His ambition was to become a minister. He enrolled at Bethel Acade-my as a student in 1911, and he has been a diligent student thruout his course. His summer vacations have been spent as pastor in various churches. Often on - Sun, days he wears his favorite flower, - Red Carnation. His motto is part of his ' life; "Never give up." Sam Young—The zealous "Acorn." Editor, opened his fine eyes October 1, in the early nineties in Apple, Minn. At the age cf twelve he moved to Oslo, Minn., on the beautiful banks of the Red river of the North. Here he grew up to be a sturdy and ambitious youth. After finishing the public schools he dreamt of an education. His dreams were realized in 1910; he en-rolled as a student at North Star College at Warren, Minn., from which he graduated in 1913. One year he worked as a hard-ware clerk, and then again came the call for school. He folded his tent and silently stole away. He came to Bethel in 1913. At the same time has worked as assistant at I. B. Grant & Sons Hardware store at St. Paul, Minn. He has won the admira-tion of his classmates for his activity, as a student and as the editor of the school raper. His motto is well chosen, "Duty before pleasure." His love for the state of Minnesota is expressed in his fondness for the state flower, the Moccasin. He delights in Tennyson more than any other author. His future seems bright and suc-cessful. Esther Larson--In the modern state of Wisconsin in the city of Ashland, Esther Larson was born, a child with a burning desire to sing the praises of her Redeem-er. As she grew up her dreams were realized, she traveled with her missionary father thruout the state and sang. Her life was full of service and joy until her father was summoned to meet his Pilot. Even the darkest cloud has a silver lining, so with Esther's dark clouds. She spent three years at Ashland H. S., but did not complete her course, she spent a year at Chicago, 111. , and then came to Bethel and has been one of the most studious girls at Bethel Academy. Her fate is destined . to be a capable and a helpful Pastor's assistance. Her love for the violet is very intense, and her motto as she journeys thru life is, "Look on the sunny side." This has indeed helped her thru many dark hours. Ellen Gustafson—On April 11, 1832, the Woman's Suffrage movement received the very best news for another stanch sup-porter now fell in line ready to march forward into battle. Lanse, Pa., soon rea-lized that fact and so have others in the later years. Miss Gustafson decided that it was necessary to learn the A B C's so she entered the Lanse public schools. Ellen grew up with the imagination of a poetess and it was not long before she began to wander about in the woods and enjoy nature. Miss Gustafson heard the call for missionary workers and so she took up work at the Baptist Training School at Chicago. In 1911 she came to Bethel, always smiling and in good humor. Her motto, "Rise above it," has proven to be very well carried out, no doubt it has ccnstantly been in her mind. Since com-ing to Bethel she has made things hum. She is well known at school and in her class as a girl with a great imaginative power. This accounts for her being able to write so successfully the class pro-phecy. Her favorite author is Emerson, from whom she is ever ready to quote. Her flower is the Irish "Thistle". The reason for her choice is not known. Victor Sword—It was in the land of the Midnight Sun that Victor Hugo Sword be-gan to make the air seasoned with his poetical expression on March 22, 1893. He was born in Alingsas, Sweden, at which place he attended "Folkskola" and let his poetical mind feed on the richness of nature in his surroundings. Mr. Sword came to this country in 1910 and one year later entered Bethel Academy. His aim has been to go forward and this he has certainly done. There are very few that in so short time have learned the English language and made good use of it. He began by never hesitating to make use of every new word that he learned and he has kept it up. Mr. Sword has taken ac-tive part in religious work in the Twin Cities as well as elsewhere in 'Minnesota. His flower is the Lily of the Valley. His motto, "Do it now" has been shown to predominate thruout his career as a stu-dent. From the time when he wrote his first poem "The Bethel Quartette" until the writing of the class poem this year. Martin Anderson, the wonder of his class, opened his blue eyes to the great Possibilities of the future. He was born on a farm in Marvin, South Dakota, 1898. He attended school in his home town, and later came to finish his high school course at Bethel Academy. His motto is, "Noise-less but sure," one that he lives up to every day. His favorite flower is the lily-of- the-valley. As a student he ranks among the highest. Early and late he is to be found pouring over his books. His one aim in life is to enter some college. It seems that his aim will be realized. Theresa Tornblom. On a balmy day in spring, 1897, a. brown-eyed girl came into this world. Her birthplace is St. Cloud, 'Minn., later she came with her parents to St. Paul. There she attended Public school and graduated with honor. She finished her high school course at Bethel Academy. Here she displayed a wonderful trait of spreading sunshine and joy. Very often spoken of as "The Peace Maker." This is due to living up to her motto, "To thy own self be true." By an accident she was not able to con-tinue to go to school, but continued her studie,s at home. As a student she ranks very high, and is considered a genius in musical talents. Her favorite flower is the wild rose, very well suited to her gentle personality. Dorothea Tornblom—Last but not least we have the baby cf the class Miss Torn- 34 THE ACORN THE ACORN 35 blom. She was born January 17, 1899, at St. Cloud, Minn. When quite a young child she came to St. Paul, Minn., where she attended the Grant public school, and finished at Whittier school. When she had completed her public school life she bent her steps toward Bethel Academy. In this will miss you sorely when you are gone, for it has learned to depend on you. You'll miss much in life if you do not get the habit of being on time. This issue is the last for this school year. We have done our best to make the paper of interest to the students, and or credit to the school, this has been our aim thruout the year. If we have suc-ceeded to do so, we have accomplished something. That is for you to judge. We as the staff take this opportunity to thank the faculty for their valuable sug-gestions and for their readiness to assist us in making this paper what it has been. Also those who have contributed to the various departments, and to the student body as a whole for their support. Our tomorrows are now at hand, we are now about to leave Bethel Academy. Some of us may never again meet as students. air at the rate of a mile a second. Our next place to visit was Norway, the beau-tiful land of the midnight sun. A large contest was to be held in the evening, where singers from all over the world were gathered. I picked up a newspaper and to my delight I saw the name of Charles Hodne as the best singer of the age. I was eager to go and hear him, as he thrilled the motley audience with his _melodious voice. Clear as a silver bell his voice rang out, now full of passion. now pleading, again a passionate thrill of school she has been one of the best stu-dents, always being busy doing deeds of kindness. Her motto is, "Be cheerful," which would be well suited for her second name. Her favorite flower is the "Wild Rose." Some day she will thrill many a-heart with her musical talents. Vacation is now here, we have finished our academic course, we are now ready for whatever the future holds in store for us: To some it only means a few months spent away from school, again to take up work at some college next fall. To others it means a vacation from school life for-ever. Some of us are ready to go into practical lines of work to cope with life's problems as they present themselves. But whether this vacation means for a period of days, months or years, let us make it a vacation worth while; make the world feel that it has become better because of us, make our employers feel that they are paying for the merits of our. work, not be-cause of outside influence. Let us be true to ourselves, true to everyone with whom we come in. contact, for if we are going to receive our own named reward whether we choose fame or wealth, the world will be glad to give it if we have proved our- .,:elves worthy of it. love for mankind. There were tears in many eyes when his voice died into silence. It faded and melted into the air as the beautiful rainbow when the sun goes down. My intention was to visit Paris before .1 left. The love for France had taken root when I had sat at the feet of my history teacher in Bethel. I had no plans as to where I would stop or stay, when 1 heard a woman's voice ring out full and clear, "This way for hotel Le Grand!" I saw a Jitney Bus, modern enough to have a woman driver. The bus was very full, so I had to go up to the second story. There I was fortunate enough to sit next to the driver. I told her my trip thru the air and where I came from. She was surprised to learn that she had been a classmate of mine. This wonderful, sturdy and steady nerved woman was Ida Billman. We planned to meet at twelve P. M. and have a midnight lunch, spiced with gossip. and experiences of past days. Her mind was keen., her memory fresh. No one but Ida could tell so vividly the work that Fredericka Witzell was doing in Alaska as a physical culture teacher. She had won recognition as the world's best basket ball player and was now busy training the young ladies of Alaska to become experts in that line. She had heard that Martin Anderson held a chair in philosophy at Upsala, Sweden. His ambition had always been to serve in whatever capacity he could. He was in-deed doing a noble work. Three weeks ago she had seen Sam Young at the sta-tion going to Germany to study the worn-an's political work there. He was an edi-tor for the "Daily News" of the women's politics in South America. How very like him to be involved in such grand work. As I fell asleep that night, I heard the strains of melodious music. Theresa Torn-blom was a musician of renown and was touring the world demonstrating the fairy touch of the ivory and ebony keys. I was like Phillip Brooks, I must go on forever. In a few days I must be back in the glorious United States of America. I was happy to have had the wonderful experience of traveling thru the air, and most of all to gain some knowledge of the class of 1915 that was scattered to the four winds, each one busy doing the share for the progress of civilization and human-ity. But I was indeed grateful to my faithful guide for his skill and genius. He had indeed proved to the people that the world is a small place after all. EDITORIALS. Cont. from page 13. CLASS PROPHECY. Cont. from page 18. NEW STAFF. Victor Larson Editor Agnetta Sundfelt Asst. Ed. Herman Nelson ' . Business Mgr. Clifford Swanson Asst. Business Mgr. G. S. Fryklind Swedish Dept. C. Robert Anderson Athletics L. David Bratmoe Personals Rose Norstrom Alfred Dahlquist J. Alex. Ericson Religious Dept. The present staff wish you success. Nordin Bros. dour Vbotograpbeu THE VERY BEST IN PHOTOGRAPHY Guaranteed at Moderate Prices in. (hone iEat 3351 329 Centrat Eve. reinneapolie, Minn. STANDARD CONSTRUCTION CO. GENERAL CONTRACTORS 1101 Plymouth Building Minneapolis, Minn. Constructions of Brick and Concrete Buildings a Specialty Swedish American State Bank COR. PAYNE AVE. AND JENKS ST. ST. PAUL, MINN. P. M. REAGAN, EIMANUEL E. LARSON, Pres. Cashier. 925 RICE STREET, ST. PAUL Telephone, T. S. 1260; N. W. Cedar 5641 STAPLE AND FANCY N.Tornblom GROCERIES 4 PER CENT INTEREST ALLOWED ON SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. TWIN CITY STATE BANK ST. PAUL, MINN. CAPITAL $50,000.00. Chartered under State Law. General Conservative Banking in all branches. Interest Paid on Time Deposits. Safety Deposit Boxes. INSURANCE. Plranke's Meats Groceries Bakery MEN'S AND WOMEN'S FURNISHING Satisfaction Guaranteed T. S. 6904. 2258 Como Ave. U. A. SE I-Yr F Barber Shop BARBER SUPPLIES AND LAUNDRY 922 RAYMOND AVE. foster lilobe anb tanning Companr DYERS, TANNERS, FUR DRESSERS Manufacturers of COATS, ROBES, MITTENS AND LADIES' GARMENTS Now is the time to have Furs Repaired. Get our summer prices. T. S. TEI. Spruce 132 N. W. E. 2613 1E23-29 FIFTH STREET S. E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA THE MODEL CLOTHING HOUSE NICOLLET AT THIRD ST. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. If You Are a Particular Man We have the Spring Suits and Over-coats that will satisfy all of your most particular demands. There should be no doubt about it when we offer you the privilege of making your selection from these Great National Lines. Sincerity, Cambridge, Stadium and Sophomore You can't buy better clothes at or near the prices quoted be-cause better garments are not made to sell at these prices. You certainly cannot find greater variety anywhere—They represent everything that is newest, most desirable and most popular in fabrics and styles—A perfect fit and a satisfact-ory model for the most conservative or extreme man or young man. Unrivaled values at $15 $18 $20 $25 $30 JOHN F. NICHOLSON, Treas. E. J. JOHNSON, Pres. MERRILL A. LARSON, Sec'y-Treas. LIGHT HEAVY HAULIN6 FURNITU PIANO RE MOVERS WHEN YOUR SUIT OR OVERCOAT IS MADE IN OUR SHOP, YOU CAN DE-PEND ON SATISFACTION. TAILORING AND MEN'S FURNISHING MOWN & HAfiSTROM ALLEN BROS. Staple & Fancy Groceries 928 Raymond Avenue MIDWAY 419. T. S. Tel. Park 6307 T. S. Tel. Park 6119 ST. ANTHONY PARK, MINN. CHAS. E CARLSON WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER Solid Gold Jewelry. Fine Watch Repairing 941 PAYNE AVE., ST. PAUL. Phone T. S. 8235; N. W. Midway 3973 C. 0. SANDSTROM Grocer FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 1:20 ALBANY STREET ST. PAUL N.W. Midway 1695. T.S. Park 6872 Res. T.S. 7691. O. J. JOHN S ON FIRST CLASS SHEET METAL WORK FURNACES INSTALLED AND REPAIRED 2278 COMO AVE. WEST ST. PAUL The Herdeen BOARDING PLACE Good things to eat. Regular Meals 1037 PAYNE AVE., ST. PAUL. HE PARK LAUNDRY SOLICITS YOUR PATRONAGE 400 PRIOR AVE,, MERRIAM PARK T. S. 7657. Agency at Bethel Academy. RAYMOND BROS. TRANSFER Sc. FUEL CO. We deliver trunks to or from St. Paul or Minneapolis Depots at 50 cents each. Special rates on 3 or more trunks from same residence to same depot or vice- V ersa. Located at 2240 CARTER AVENUE, - ST. PAUL Phones T. S. Park 7599, N. W. Mid. 3897 18 KARAT WEDDING RINGS CHAS. OLSON & CO. JEWELERS 215 CENTRAL AVE. MINNEAPOLIS 0. M. Huestis, D. D. S. WEST & EVANS GROCERS 1520 COMO AVENUE Midway 3247 T. S. 6208 K. L. FISELER DENTIST DRUGGIST 400 CENTRAL AVE, MINNEAPOLIS 2389 University Ave. 930 Raymond Ave. Liberal Discount to Students. ST. PAUL, MINN. MIDWAY TRANSFER AND FUEL CO. 524 PRIOR AVENUE Near University Ave. BOTH PHONES Mounds. Park Sanitarium ST. PAUL, MINN. Thoroughly equipped modern hospital for the treatment of all noncontagious diseases. RATES NO HIGHER THAN AT OTHER HOSPITALS For information apply to DR. ROBERT EARL, President. GOOD THINGS TO EAT. Seventh and Broadway. St. Paul, Minn. SOLD OR RENTED ANYWHERE Have complete stock both new and rebuilt. Easy terms, if desired. Special rental rates to students and every machine a late model. A-1 typewriter in every par-ticular. L, C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Company Phones: Tri-State 3489 and Cedar 3767. 74 EAST FIFTH ST., ST. PAUL, MINN. NIELSON & GAMMEL STERILIZED BOTTLES FRESH MILK AND CREAM. GOOD SERVICE. 401, 403, 405 CENTRAL AVE., Minneapolis -DISTRIBUTORS OF "THE CAXTON• CLOTHES, NETTLETON SHOES Apply to Paul Loff for Student Discount Card. RES. 1217 MONROE ST 0. _Hi,. L ARSON UNDERTAKER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER Office, 1911 Central Ave., Minneapolis Tri-State Phone, Res., Spruce 1091 N. W. Cedar 6441 T. S. 1521 THE HOUSE. WITH A PRINCIPLE_ Designers & Engravers in One or More Colors TENTH AND MINNESOTA STREETS SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA. Office Phones: Cedar 7664 T.S. 1281 Res. Phone: T.S. 21092 Walter C. Brandt LAWYER 1009-1010 Commerce Building BARBER SHOP Your trade is solicited and high class, sanitary work guaranteed. F. J. O'DONNELL T. S. 6109. Carter and Como, St. Anthony Park rIllY11) I ;':VV HIT FIRS CARL 0. ERICKSON PHOTO ARTIST OUR PRICES MUCH LOWER THAN OUR WORK MERITS Exclusive Fine Photos a Specialty 171-173 East Seventh Street St. Paul, Minn, Phone T. S. 2618 SPECIAL RAT ES TO STUDE \ITS St. Anthony [Dairy Co. `SV FIA S KA STAN DAR 1-4,T" SVENSKA BAPTISTSAMFUNDETS I AMF.RIKA ORGAN. SUBSCRIPTION: Per Year $1.50. To Canada $1.50. fo Sweden $2.00 Erik SjOstrand, redaktor. "SVENSKA STANDARET" oeframjar saran kristlig upplysning, upplxYggAse ocb missionsverksamhet medelst sak-rika artiklar, textutredning for sOndagsskolin, anvisningar for ungdomsmoten. Den meddelar farska, korta och goda samfund?rotiser jamte allmanna nyheter m. m. Sprid 'Svenska Standaret" til! hvarie hem inom vart samfund. Prenumerera ofordrojligen1 Aclressera alit som angar affarer clirekt till affarsfbrestandaren REV. ERIC SCHERSTRO'M, 209 So. State Street, - - Chicago, III. Ntutur•6 Buy O'DONNELL SHOES —AT— THE OMER SHOP $3 50, $4,00, $4.50 for 6rabuatiott The Capitol City Floral Co. F. J. GUNNARSON, Prop. FINE LINE OF RUBBERS AND TENNIS SHOES 2240 CARTER AVENUE Near Car Line Choice Cut Flowers and Plants Long distance shipping a specialty. N. W. Cedar 1749 291 EAST SEVENTH STREET ST. PAUL, MINN. START RIGHT DON'T SPECULATE BOOST BETHEL AND THE ACORN He leaves home a boy—he comes back a man. Have a good photograph made of him before he goes out into the big world —before the boyish features and expression have taken on the older impress. Don't trust to memory to recall them. Memory plays queer tricks on us all. Make a date with us today and spare yourself the regrets of tomorrow. THE PHOTOGRAPHER IN YOUR TOWN. I. ec Bros. PHOTO STUDIOS 527 Marquette Ave., Minneapolis 25-27 West 5th Street, St. Paul _....NxignEaramt(*4--1 p) I. B. GRANT & SON Hard vtia.re RELIABLE TOOLS AND CUTLERY 2278 COMO AVENUE W. No. St. Anthony Park, ST. PAUL 6. E. IlEfiBERfi FUEL AND TRANSFER CO. 106 Fifth St, N. E. 1730 Washington St, N. E. T.S. Spruce 778. N.W. East 799. T.S. 13747 IF YOUR EYES REBEL SEE LIBEL. 478 WABASHA STREET Opposite Empress Theatre ST. PAUL, MINN. Ladies and Gents Pressing, Repairing and French Dry Cleaning S. J. RI O TAILOR SUITS TO ORDER COR. CARTER AND COMO AYES. N. W. Mid. 4868. We call and deliver ST. PAUL, MINN. LATEST SPRING AND SUMMER WOOLENS IN DISPLAY NOW. BEST BLUE SERGES FOR YOUR GRADUATION SUIT FOR $20.00 AND UP. L. JACOBSOHN YOUR TAILOR COR. COMO AND DOSWELL DR. H. A. TAIIRUD DENTIST T. S. Park 6123 Office Phone: N. W. Midway 198 COR. CARTER AND COMO AVENUES NO. ST. ANTHONY PARK GOOD THINGS TO EAT SANITARY FOOD SHOP COR. RAYMOND AND COMO AYES. F. J. LAUERMAN PALMQUIST BROS. STAPLE AND FANCY GFROCIERIS 077 PAYNE AVENUE, - ST. PAUL Tri-State 20056; N. W. Beaumont 2347 WE GIVE 10 PER CENT OFF TO ALL STUDENTS OF BETHEL ACADEMY Hedman Bros. 6- Petterson FURNISHINGS & SHOES 967-71 PAYNE AVE., ST. PAUL COME M. GMANGIH] CORNER SNELLING AND LANGFORD, FOR YOUR FRESH BAKING GOODS, CONFECTIONARY AND GROCERIES. Maple Leaf Grocery MRS. A. L, ANDERSON, Proprietor. 459 PIERCE ST. T.C. Tel. Spruce 640. STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES AND ALL KINDS OF KITCK EN WARE Come in, or send us your order. SPECIAL PRICE TO ALL STUDENTS Dahl's Millinery and Dry Goods 2216 CENTRAL AVE., MINNEAPOLIS H. DAIIN 1199 SNELLING AVE. NOTIONS Confectionery and Ice Cream Parlor Se sure and Patronize II. A. II 11-H] CORNER LANGFORD, COMO AND COUNTY ROAD. CONFECTIONERY, GROCERIES, LIGHT LUNCH AND ICE CREAM. Agent for Gross Laundry. Your Patronage Kindly Solicited. Phone T. S. 694v Gleaning and rressing Grefully Done BOOST BETHEL, AND THE ACORN ACROSS THE STREET____ EVENSON, Your Druggist CARTER AVENUE AND CAR LINE Christian Educational Institution OF THE SWEDISH BAPTIST GENERAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICA Bethel Academy and Theological Seminary Como och Carter Avenues Snelling and Nebraska Avenues Chairman: Fr ank Peterson, D. D. Minneapolis, Minn. Vice Chairman: Olof Swenson, St. Paul, Minn. Secretary: Rev. Jacob Peterson, Minneapolis, Minn. Treasurer: John Englund. Minneapolis, Minn. August Lovegren, Cherry Grove, Ore. SCHOOL TRUSTEES: John Nicholson, Minneapolis, Minn. Victor Anderson, Stroinsburg, Neb. C. 0. Swanson, Warren, Pa. Mons Olson, Chicago, Ill. Rev. Eric Wingren, Chicago, Ill. Rev. Eric Carlson, Rockford, Ill. Rev. 0. J. Engstrand, Brooklyn, N. Y. Rev. V. E. Hedberg, Los Angeles, Calif. Rev. Arvid Edstam, Kansas City, Mo. Rev, Carl Vingren, Minneapolis, Minn. Rev. J. 0. Backlund, Boston, Mass. Rev. Carl A. Anderson, Worthington, Minn. Rev. Th. Claf ford, Chicago, Ill. J. A. Soderberg, Seattle, Wash, Rev. R. A. Arlancler, Alcester. S. D. Rev. J. P. Sundstrom, Winnipeg, Can. FACULTY: G. Arvid Hagstrom, D. D., President. SEMINARY: Carl G. Lagergren, D. D., Dean. Eric Sandell, D. D. J. Victor Sandberg, ACADEMY: A. J. Wingblade, A. M., Principal. Freda Swenson, A. B. H. C, Wingblade, A. B. Elsie Nordin, A. B. Albert Pearson, A. B. Bethel Academy offers instruction in the following depar ments: Academic, Normal, Preparatory, Special Preparatory, English-Swedish, and Music. CHARACTER OF THE WORK. It is our Darpose that the work done in every department shall be only of the highest order. Each student is given assistance so that his progress may be as thorough and as rapid as possible. We have a large and efficient faculty and are each year adding to our equipment. RELIGIOUS INFLUENCE. The atmosphere in Bethel Academy is thoroughly Christian. The daily chapel ser-vices, the student's weekly prayer meeting, the work of the ,Missionary Band, the Bible classes, all have an effective tendency in checking the literary worker from losing spirituality. ACCREDITED BY THE UNIVERSITY. Bethel Academy is accredited by the University of Minnesota, so that graduates from here are admitted to the University without examination. This relation of the school to the University is an evidence of the high standard of work done in Bethel Academy. INFORMATION. In applying for catalog or further information, address the President. G. ARVID HAGSTROM, D. D , 615 E. JESSAMINE ST., ST. PAUL, MINN.
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|12 THE ACORN "Cir larligioug Jutinentes in Or Vella Arabrmll C. Geo. E—n, ACADtiE MY, ST. PAUL. MINN. PREPARING FOR MISSIONARY WORK T ACORN 13 The Acorn Entt-red as second class matter October 20th. 1900, at the Post Office of St. Paul, Minn., under the Act of March 3rd, 1879. Subscription Pricy 50c p er Year All articles contributed to the Literary Department should be addressed to theEditor-in-Chipf. and all business Itinns to the Business Manager. Bethel Academy St. Anthnny Park. Minn STAFF. SAM YOUNG, Editor-in-Chief. CHAS. HODNE, Bus. Mgr. GUST A. GUSTAVSON, Cir. Mgr. ESTHER LARSON, Asso, Editor. Most likely many are asking themselves and others: "What influence has religion upon the students in a school like Bethel?" or "What attitude toward religion does the spirit of the school as a whole take?" Questions like these are entitled and there-fore a little information will probably in-terest the friends of the school and especi-ally those who have sons and daughters here. It is evident that among a hundred ,students different elements are existing and more so where all are not professing Christians. Even if the "not Christians" are model young men and women, their spirit will never be fully in harmony with the Christians'. The majority will have the best chance to be the domineering. We are glad to report that as far as the Christians are concerned they are more and merely predominating in Bethel Aca-demy. In the whole student body 37 are aiming for some kind of religious work, either on the homefield• or on the foreign field. But besides them there is a great number professional Christians who are not preparing for any special work in this line. What an influence a group of young men and women with a missionary spirit in their bosom exercise upon the rest of the young people can not here be estimat-ed. It is shown thru the various societies and individuals. Besides the three socie-ties (Missionary Band, Ministerial Student's Ass'n., and Student Volunteers) which have for their purpose the uplifting and deve-loping of the spiritual side of the students, the leading members of the other socities are active Christian workers. This to show the influence they have in the different organization. Cont. on page 21 Our Yesterday. We are now at the end of another year. As we look back we can. see how we have failed to grasp some op-portunities that have presented themselves to us; how we have planned on doing bet-ter work but have never fulfilled these plans. As schoolmates we have had many pleasant times together, but these times are now of the past, they are now mem ories of things that have been. During our stay here at Bethel Academy we have possibly met friends that shall: never be forgotten altho we are now parting, never to meet again, or even hear their names mentioned. These days have been days that we are not now able to fully ap-preciate. Cutting Across. We are so prone to take the shortest way hcme, to work, when we are late, to win favor, when we forget our-selves, never realizing that every corner that we cut across me are not ocly tres-passing but we are making our own sphere smaller, our minds narrower, our capacity for a larger scope impossible. If it is a. large boulder that we find in our 'way by all means remove it but if it is a beauti-ful flowerbed that we are walking over -stop, think, we are steppin.g on flowers, we are putting our rough heel on them, killing them. How often we do the same with our conscience when it. troubles us. We step on it in order to gain our object sooner (we think-) than by following the true course around the corner—and gain whatever we may, honestly. Be On Time. That is one of the habits, that everyone should strive to attain. Get it now and keep it; it's worth more than most of us realize. On time for your reci-tations, on time to your work, on time in filling your dates; always there when you are supposed to be there end the world Cont. on page 34.
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