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Title	Bethel Yearbook 1912
Alternative Title	Acorn 1912
Academic Year	1911 - 1912
Subject	Bethel Academy (Saint Paul, Minn.) School yearbooks
Description	This volume documents the people, events, activities and ideas of the Bethel community during the 1911 - 1912 school year
Date Published	1912
Decade	1910
Digital Publisher	Bethel University Digital Library
Editor	Thunell, Henry G.
Contributors	Ellen Swanson '12 Associate Editor; Frank Erickson '13 Business and Advertising Manager; Annie Johnson '14, Religious Notes; Rudolph Crook '13, Swedish Dept; Mamie Lindblom '12 Society Notes; Gunhild Hagstrom '12 Exchanges; Peter Oquist '13 Athletics; Mabel Lind '14 Alumni Notes; Personals: Oscar Peterson '13; Olivia Johnson '13; Arthur Hedberg '12;
Digital Collection	Bethel Yearbook Collection (1909-1989)
Location	United States Minnesota Saint Paul
Time Span of Publication	Published annually from 1909 to 1989 except for the years of 1933-36, 1982, 1984-87.
Type	Text
Format	application/pdf
Original Publisher	Bethel Academy
Copyright	Images are available for educational and research purposes and are covered by Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported license. This image may not be reproduced for commercial purposes without the express written consent of Bethel University Digital Library. Contact Bethel University Digital Library at 651-638-6937 or digital-library@bethel.edu.
Physical Dimensions	23 x 17.6
Transcript	Published Monthly by The Students of Bethel Academy, St. Anthony Park, Minn. TABLE OF CONTENTS SENIOR NUMBER Page Page Dr. Arvid Gordh 5 Acorn Staff 20-21 Class Prophecy 6 Keep These Rules 22 "Lo, I Am With You Always". .. 8 Society Notes 23 Graduating Class, '12 10 S. P. B. Society 23 Class History 11 Alpha Beta Hali 24 Class Poem 14 Personals 25 Class Song 14 Alumni Notes 29 Academy Building 16 1911 Foot Ball Squad 30 Library 17 Athletics 31 Valedictory 18 Swedish Department 32 The Future Bethel 18 Religious Notes 33 The New Staff 19 Science Room 34 Most of Them Never Happen" . .19 Exchanges 34 ANNUAL MAY 1912 Pboto$ an rrame$ PHOTO STUDIOS HIGH GRADE PORTRAITS AND COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 25-27 West 5th St., St. Paul 527 First Ave. S., Minneapolis J. F. WALLACE WE OPERATE THREE STORES A. J. FRANKE Both Phones. 990 Fifteenth Ave. S. E. 602 Washington Ave. S. E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 1311 County Road St. Anthony Park Phone T. S. 2618 OUR PRICES MUCH LOWER THAJ OUR WORK MERITS EXCLUSIVE FINE PHOTOS A SPECIALTY Wallace &, Franke GROC DIAMONDS IF YOU ARE IN THE MARKET FOR DIAMONDS, WE CERTAINLY CAN SAVE YOU MONEY. CALL AND INSPECT OUR GOODS AND PRICES. Monlls & Pomperleau 221 CENTRAL AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Rag18111)113ll& SODS FACTORY: Cor. University and Pillsbury Avenue. WAREROOMS: Cor. 6th and St. Peter Sts. ST, PAUL, MINN. TELEPHONES: N. W. East 67; T. S. Spruce 112. GL-ESSNIEF2-NA/ASI-IIBUIRN CC). r-r1 I at. es I-1 cl e3 r re i s ea. r FURNITURE, STOVES, CARPETS, DRAPERIES AND CROCKERY. 313-15-19-21 CENTRAL AVE. UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMERS. Special Attention Given to Upholstring and Repair Work. CARL 0. ERICSON PHOTO ARTIST 171-173 EAST SEVENTH ST., ST. PAUL, MINN. BOTH PHONES ST. PAUL, MINN. H. B. HCMASON, Cashier P. A. F. SMITH, Asst. Cashier BEN I3AER, Pres. CHAS. H. F. SMITH, Vice. Pres. L. H. ICKLER, Vice Pres. MAKE APPOINTMENT FOR PARTICULAR WORK S. maw Jones Photographer Second Floor Studio 958 PAYNE AVENUE, NEAR CASE ST. PAUL, MINN. T. S. 20741 Miss Hildur Anderson Fine Millinery 912 PAYNE AVENUE ST. PAUL, MINN. THE HOUSE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY THE WALLBLOM FURNITURE & CARPET COMPANY 398-408 JACKSON STREET ST. PAUL PROFIT SHARING WITH CUSTOMERS A. G. SPALDING BROS. 386 Minnesota St. ST. PAUL, MINN. T. S. Phone 240 A, L. JOHNSON PHOTO STUDIO Wen you have a Johrspn Photo it's Right 189--191 E. 7th St., ST. PAUL, CHAS. E. CARLSON JEWELER Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Silverware 941 PAYNE AVENUE ST. PAUL - - - MINN. Compliment's of Dr. C. Ostergren 355 Payne .2(ve. Si. Paul, 97/inn. IF YOUR EYES REBELL SEE UBEL 47E. WABASHA STREET ST. PAUL, MINN. T. S. 20081 Cedar 7167 Szvenson ✓ ros. Department Store PAYNE AVENUES LARGEST AND BEST FURNITURE AND HARDWARE STORE 882 TO 890 PAYNE AVENUE ST. PAUL, MINN. A. PETERSON & CO. Reliable Clothiers Good Slothes at Moderate Prices 229-231 EAST SEVENTH STREET ST. PAUL Alypabarnsoi, Ooropaoy 1/1/1-10Dlesale Bakers 1016 PAYNE AVENUE T. S. 20910 WHEN YOU COMMENCE DO IT RIGHT BY GETTING THE BEST Singer Sewing Machines ARE IT. TERMS 50 CENTS PER WEEK For sale by E. C. SIEMSSEN 816 PAYNE AVENUE ST. PAUL, MINN. T. S. Phone 20200 A. H. GI- i:E113 Dry Goods 909 PAYNE AVENUE ST. PAUL, MINN. Phones C. 0. GUSTAFSON T. S. 20924 W. FOGEL N. W. Cedar 6140 ?he Vinnehaha Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Company 651 E. MINNEHAHA STREET ST. PAUL. MINN. Ladies and Gents Clothing a Specialty. REPAIRING AND ALTERING NEATLY DONE N. W. Cedar 9098 The Payne Ave. Upholstering Depot Furniture Repairing of every description_ Upholstering Material for sale. 817 PAYNE AVENUE, ' ST. PAUL THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK COR. FIFTH AND CEDAR STREETS ST. PAUL THE NORTHERN SAVINGS BANK IN CONNECTION PAYS INTEREST AT THE RATE OF 3 , 2 PER CENT PER ANNUM. Mounds Park Sanatarium ST. PAUL, MINN. Thoroughly equipped modern hospital for the treatment of all noncontagious diseases. RATES REASONABLE. For information apply to DR. ROBERT EARL, Pres't. kogl-un & Anderson PARLOR CLOTHING CO. 973 Payne Ave. St. Paul, Minn. IN OUR TAILORING LINE you will find exclusive patterns and only the very best workmanship. en One itirtourb 3.frienb anti &artier, Betarate 011is Ramo As a Oulten of One Apprertation T. S. PHONE PARK 6872 I. B. GRANT & SONS HQIRQWAR E COMO CAR LINE AND CARTER AVE. CUTLERY, PAINTS, TOOLS, GLASS, BICYCLES & SUNDRIES FRED. E. BARNEY, Pres. ISAAC HAZLET, Vice-Pres, D. L. CASE Cashier C L. CAMPBELL, Asst. Cashier East Side State Bank CAPITAL $100,000.00 301 Central Ave., Minneapolis DIRECTORS: .. ISAAC HAZLETT E. J. COUPER LOUIS AN DERSCII ROBERT TAMISON J. F. WILCOX SALTZMAN'S STATION CANDIES, MAGAZINES, CIGARS AND ATHLETIC GOODS. County Road and Carter Avenue. 6. E. ilEfiBER6 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 Mamie and Carpets P. R. Berggren 2027 CENTRAL AVE., MINNEAPOLIS N. W. Phone, E. 1610; T. S. 472. FRED E. BARNEY W. E. SATTERLEE D. L. CASE W, C. JOHNSON H. R. WEE SNER THE ACORN 7 iterar., CLASS PROPHECY. Gunhild Hagstrom, '12. The Acorn In my youth it had always been my am-bition to travel abroad and to see and en-joy- all the marvels of this World. Imagine my joy when last spring, April the sev-enth, 1931, I found myself on the mighty Atlantic ocean, bound for England. The time passed pleasantly, for on board was a large company of friends who expected to attend the Baptist World Conference in August in Gothenburg, Sweden. Soon the news spread abroad that the United States Ambassador to England was on board the ship. All were anxious to have the honor of meeting him. One day the opportunity was granted. I saw before me a tall, dark man with a kindly smile and was introduced to his highness Mr. Oscar Felth.• Was it possible that this great man was the same that I had once known so well at Bethel? Yes, strange to say, it was, for I saw that he was still wearing his B. A. pin of 1912. Mr. Felth told me of the many hard struggles he had had in the political world and of his final success. On landing in Liverpool, we were royally entertained by Mr. Felth, who invited us to attend the most famous symphony or-chestra in the world, which was then play-ing in London. Who should not have been glad to be the guests of Mr. Felth and No. 8 we were delighted to accept his invitation. The auditorium was the most magnificent I had ever beheld. After the first number had been rendered, the director turned around and made a graceful bow in re-sponse to the hearty applause. Immedi-ately the thought came to me that I had seen that profound bow and sweet smile before. On asking Mr. Felth he smilingly explained that is was Mr. Henry Thunell. He had not told me before whom the director was, wishing to surprise me, and to loe sure I was surprised. Mr. Henry Thunell! Yes, I had always known that he would make a. success in the musical world, but to find him here with a world wide fame—it fairly took my breath! After the entertainment we all had lunch to-gether and naturally we talked about the good old days at Bethel. But we had to part and bidding farewell to dear old Eng-land we prepared for more adventures in Germany. Arriving in Germany we first visited Berlin, after which we planned to take a trip on the famous Rhine. On the river we passed one famous castle after the other, while our guide told us interesting stories connected with them. Soon we came to a very steep cliff ana we were very much amazed to see at its summit a modern and beautiful home. Our guide explained that this was the largest orphan asylum in the world and that the founder and matron of it was an American lady. Our curiosity getting the Better of us, we begged to be allowed to go ashore and visit the asylum. On approaching the grounds we saw everywhere children play-ing at various games and all seemed ex-tremely happy. We were ushered into the drawing room, where we found our illust-rious lady seated at a piano, from which she called forth most beautiful strains of music. Can you imagine my surprise on being introduced to Miss Ellen ,Swanson? I asked the secret of her success and what had suggested an orphan asylum. She told me. of her love for music and the wonderful effects music had had upon human nature, and that she wanted to prove to the world that music had the -magnetic power of developing the noblest and best characters. And for this reason she wished to give the poor orphaned children a fair chance, giving them the best environment and the best music the world could offer. I had no need of ask-ing her if her plan had been a success for I had but to behold the smiling faces about her to see that it was only too ap-parent. My time being limited I was forced to hasten on, promising to some day return to learn more of Miss Swan-son's plans and philosophy. After an extended tour through Germany we took a flying trip to Paris, France. Safe in Paris our first thot was to visit the famous art galleries. We came to the largest gallery and sauntered up and down the aisles admiring the wonderful pieces of art. Just as we were about to leave, the guide told us that he had yet the most -famous picture to show us. He led us to –Melissa", but I scarcely saw the picture, for what attracted my attention was a man who stood intently gazing at the picture. His hair was snowy white, he wore large-broad- rimmed glasses and his face had a sad, careworn expression. Holding his high silk hat with one hand, the other rested on his gold-headed cane. The frown on his face seemed familiar. Where and when had I seen it? In answer to my questioning thoughts, a. red speller and the reading room at Bethel flashed into my mind. What! Was it Mr. Person? I must have said his name aloud, for he turned around and looked at me squarely. It was Victor Person, or rather, Dr. Person him-self ! He had just come to Paris from Palestine, where, for so many years he had lived in quiet as a practising doctor. He said that he had always been inter-ested in leprosy and had tried to find a cure for it. His success had come slow but sure and now the whole world was singing his praise. When we began to talk about dear old school days at Bethel he assured me that he had finally con-quered that red speller, but as -a result he had always to carry that deep frown on his face. He was now taking a vacation in travel, and promising to meet me at the conference in Gothenburg, we parted. It was now the latter part of July, and wishing to visit places of interest in Sweden before attending the conference, we deemed it wise to set out for Stock-holm. We left Paris in an aeroplane, thinking this means of travel more ex-pedient. I had often heard of the famous University of Stodkholm and being anxious to see it, we turned our course thither. At the University we were received cor-dially and shown the different colleges. Having heard of the illustrious professor of astronomy who had discovered the other side of the moon, we asked the guide if it would be pos Sible for us to see her. He told us that she was then spending her vacation in Italy, but that we might see her portrait in the large hall. Ah! how majestic that picture hung on the wall, and VOL. IV. MAY 1912 8 THE ACORN H E ACORN 9 how proud of it we were, for we had been told that it was an American lady. chanced to glance at the inscription on it —what! did my eyes deceive me—there I saw the name of Mamie Lindblom. Strange indeed it was that I had not recognized her name, when I had seen it in the news-papers! But to see it here, and that per-fect likeness of Miss Lindblom—I knew it was the same whom I had once known at Bethel! And now she was teaching astronomy! While at Bethel, however, had noticed that the moon and stars had always fascinated her and on bright nights she would always go on long strolls, talk-ing to the stars. Then, I thought it a mere girlish fancy, but now I saw its re-sult. Full of expectations we left Stock-holm for Gothenburg. Here we found peo-ple streaming in from all parts of the world. We were on our way to the great church when just in front of me I saw two men walking together in a most affection-ate manner. On. nearing them I heard the one remark: "Weil, it's just simply this way." How often had I not heard that "LO, I AM WITH Harvey This is a scientific age and because know that there are good people who fear the scientific spirit, I am anxious to re-move from their minds their doubts in the soundness of the scientific spirit. I am sure that each reader all thru his life has noticed certain things, or has heard cer-tain facts from which he drew conclusions. That is the natural process of thinking. You first see, then you think, and then conclude. That is the scientific spirit and men are now -applying this method of thought to everything. A few days ago I was repairing a type-writer in the home of a, friend who has some very beautiful and natural children —as all children generally are. While I was looking over the machine to discover voice before in the geometry class at Bethel! I knew it at once to belong to Arthur Hedberg. Yes! it was Arthur and his dear friend was none other than Doctor Person. Strange, that I should find Arthur at the conference, and yet it was not at. all strange, for he told me that he had come as a representative from the biggest Baptist church of Japan, his native land. He told me of how he had always planned on becoming a minister, and how living in Japan had always appealed to him. He claimed that this life was to\ him a para-dise on earth, and he certainly did seem happy. That day Mr. Hedberg made a speech which thrilled every person -in the audience, his subject being, "Bethel Aca-demy, Twenty Years Ago, and Bethel Uni-versity of To-day." He had the previous year visited Bethel and marvelled so at its progress that he felt he must tell the world of it. But here we parted, each his way, and at the close of my journey I did feel as tho I had seen every marvel of this world in having seen all my classmates of Bethel. YOU ALWAYS." Stallard the trouble these children stood around and very often I could scarcely sea the machine for the heads of the children. You say it is provoking, but I tell you, that if you have any love for humanity, if you have any understanding of the men-tal processes, you will welcome the chil-dren, the natural investigators. God gave them eyes with which to see, and they live in accordance with His Divine Will when they strive for a place to see the object pending investigation. Children are not silent watchers, like older people who try to hide their ignorance by keeping still. They are filled with questions of why and how'. Now you ought not to be provoked when children give expression to their Divine Nature as they do in ask-ing questions. The mind of a child craves thought and he. should be fed upon thought. You should be glad to assist the child in interpreting the facts which he sees. The illustration of the children which have just pointed out to you illustrates uniquely the scientific spirit. It is the spirit of observing facts, arranging facts, and then finding out why and how. It is common sense put into application. Scientists are often charged of stepping beyond their bounds. If a scientist is one who sees, then thinks, and then concludes, pray tell me, from what in the realm of human life and experience will you ex-clude hiM. I think that people should use common sense in all things. A man pos-sessed with the spirit of science has faith to search out all things. He says to him-self that if any thing is Truth, "I must know why". If any thing is not Truth, "I must know why". There is one field, however, with which he has nothing to do and that is the field in which he cannot make any observations, nor collect any data, nor do any thinking. That place we call unreal. The scientist deals with all things real and leaves the unreal to give wings to the foolish. It is supposed that a scientist jumps at conclusions very quickly, but no true sci-entist who has any respect for himself will make a hasty conclusion. He always submits the facts and you may draw your own conclusion, he prefers to retain his opinion. For instance, suppose you do not believe that the earth is round. Well I submit these facts to you: 1. The shadow of the earth on the moon is round. 2. People have sailed around the earth. 3. A ship sailing into haf nor first presents its top and lastly the hull. Personally 1 do not care whether or not you believe me when I tell you that the earth is round, but I would think that you had a very quee.-. mind if you believed the facts pre-sented above, and yet retained your belief that the world is flat. Such a confusion of thought would be a very good instance to show oncoming insanity. The scientist believes in gathering facts, infinite in number, and then submitting them to the minds of thinking people. You may be-lieve or you may disbelieve or you may be indifferent. One of these three you will do. Which one the scientist does not care. But a thinking man will receive the facts and believe. This spirit has come to stay because it is the natural process of the mind work-ing to discover. It has made its mistakes but like a good book-keeping system, the works of the scientists are always open for correction. It has been destructive to nothing but the false. It has removed only that which should be removed. It has made human life more desirable, hum-an thought more accurate, human powers greater, humanity itself sacred. How cruel it would be for a human father to shut outside the eager children from his shop! How beastlike would he be if he damned up the stream of ques-tions and made his childrens' minds stag-nant! The wise parent will invite the child to enter, arouse his curiosity, and draw forth the questions. The scientist is the man who has become as a little child, desiring to see, to think, and to conclude, and has entered the Kingdom of Truth. He has no fear, nor doubts in his soul that he will be punished for investi-gating. And like the child in another way, he proceeds without any precon-ceived ideas. He has no whims, no pre-judices, nor any mischief in his method. He always selects a method whereby he can remove prejudice. Surely the Infinite Loving Father will be as gracious to him as a loving human father will be to his children. The more anxious the child is to see, to think, and to conclude, the more the father loves the child. THE ACORN 11 CLASS HISTORY Mamie Lindblom, '12 ELLEN SWANSON. Miss Ellen Swanson, the valedictorian of our class, was born March 26, 1894, on a farm near Russell, Minnesota. She re-ceived her early education in a country school, the Prairie Star, and besides she has had private tutors at her home. . She spent the first twelve years of her life on the prairies, with the exception of being in Chicago a few months, when but six years of age. In 1906 she came to Minneapolis and entered the Garfield Public School from which she graduated in the year 1908. During the four years when she went to high school she has been very restless, always striving to receive the best. She• entered the South High School of Minneapolis in 1909 and attended there one year. The next year she directed her steps toward Central High School, but af-ter one month her name was seen in the "West High" register. Here she remained one and one half years. Modest Miss Ellen • was not satisfied until she came to Bethel Academy, where she enjoyed to linger in the B. A. halls. She has not yet made known to the public what her ambition in the future is to be but it is thot that if she does not enter the university she will take up dress making. The class joins in wishing her success. She has chosen as her favorite flower the blue violet. Her most enjoyable sub-ject, as it has been shown, is spelling; probably she will teach that branch in B. A. in the near future. live; but as she grew older she has learned. to love and appreciate the beautiful, so she has, as yet, not changed her situation. Little "Gun" first sipped from the foun-tain of knowledge in the St. Paul Public Schools. She, after years of strenuous work, received a diploma from the Phalen Park School, in 1907. Thence, wishing to continue her educa-tion, she decided to wend her way toward Bethel Academy. Ever since she began her course in B. A., in 1909, she has gained many friends, not only among the students, but among all with whom she has associated. Miss Hagstrom has been a true and loyal member of the Alpha Beta Literary Society, and as critic of that society she has given good criticisms and suggestions that have been beneficial in their results. She has served faithfully as President of the Atlienaean Society. In St. Paul she is widely known as a star-declaimer, and ow-ing to her talent the A. B. L. S. and the A. B. A. ,Societies have been favored with many selections. Miss Hagstrom has always been inter-ested in school work. In her studies, we think, she finds laboratory work the most enjoyable. Her favorite flower, the white daisy, is well chosen and typifies her character well. Among her favorite sayings is, "Small things amuse small minds." Miss Hag-strom intends to enter some training school for kinder-garten teachers. The class feels assured that she will enjoy the life of a Kinder-garten teacher. GUNHILD HAGSTROM. Miss Gunhild Hagstrom, the sunbeam in the school, took up as her abode, August 8, 1892, a place in St. Paul when she was too young to choose where she wished to MAA.IIE LINDBLOM. In the state of Iowa, on a farm not far from Swea City, January 5, 1889, a great event happened which has greatly changed the course of our nation's history, a little 12 THE ACORN THE ACORN 13 yellow-haired, blue-eyed girl made known her existence by her feeble cries. She is now known as Mamie Vendla Lindblom. At the age of six she began to drink at the fount of knowledge in a country school house. Later she was admitted into the mys-teries of household duties, where she solved many intricate and difficult prob-lems. Yearning for more knowledge this bashful little girl entered Bethel's halls in the fall of 19(}7. As a "Freshman" knows more than any older human being, she did not go back to school, but gently swayed the pedagogic sceptre for two years in the "Hawk-eye" state. Still .Minnesota had greater charms for her than any other state, and her yearning heart once more turned toward Bethel. Miss Lindblom was unanimously elected as the first President of the Athenaean Society in the spring of 1911. One honor which has been conferred upon her is that of being chosen salutatorian of the class. Her motto is "Be cautious," and this she carries out to the letter because she intends to be "school ma'am" next year. The golden-rod is her favorite flower. Her greatest pleasure is in asking ques-tions; her favorite author is Chaucer, and all her leisure hours are spent in reading history. OSCAR FELTH. Oscar Felth, the athlete, soloist and orator, was born September , 23, 1890 in the N. E. section of Minneapolis, called New Boston. In 1905 he graduated from the Public Schools. Before pursuing his education he worked for a time as an up-holsterer, until he entered the Minnesota College, where he continued for one and one-half years. He was a student in Gustavus Adolphus, St. Peter, Minnesota, thence he wended his way toward Bethel Aca-demy, where he has attended for some time. Mr. Felth is well known as a worker. While attending school he has been doing ministerial work. He has proven an active member of the Alpha Beta Literary Society and is recognized as a star-debater of the school. He has chosen the Lady Slipper as his favorite flower. The class thinks it would be more appropriate if "slipper" would be plural. Mr. Felth intends to continue his school work in some college or university. What-ever occupation he enters upon Mr. Felth will surely "make good." VICTOR PERSON. Victor Person, the great student, poet, and preacher, was born March 22, 1886, in Sorby, Blekinge Lan, Sweden. It was in that country he received his first educa-tion. From the age of seven to fourteen he attended a Public School, where he worked sedulously as he has always done. In 1903 his love for the sea became so strong that he boarded a ship as a sailor, and for two years he was occupied with that work. During the month of March, 1905, he decided to land in New York. Hence he boarded a train for Illinois where he worked on a farm for a short time. From Illinois he went to the Capital of Minnesota, where he has made his home. When he heard of Bethel Academy his thirst for knowledge became a disease which could not be remedied before he stepped inside B. A.'s portals in 1908. As student he has proven himself an efficient worker. In the class rooms "gloom" never dared to appear when Victor's countenance beamed with joy. Mr. Person has served successfully as editor of the "Swedish Department" of the Acorn, as President of the Missionary Band he is known as a true, ardent and Christian worker. His motto seems to be: "Never be a shirker." In the near future Mr. Person intends to enter some college. Without doubt the class is sure that he will make "life worth while:" ARTHUR, HEDBERG In a far away country Arthur Hedberg, the baby of the class and pet of our school, first looked out upon the world on March 24, 1895, in Japan. The following July he sailed with his parents to Omaha, Nebraska. After a stay of a year and a half they boarded the train for Morgan Park, Chicago, where they remained for two years. By this time little Arthur was four years old, and should begin his education, so they went to Berwyn, where he attended the Emerson Kindergarten School. In 1899 he came to Minneapolis to pursue his school work. That year he appeared with-in the halls of the Webster School. Thence he went to the Holland Public School from which he graduated in 1909. The following year he entered the East High School for one year Fortunately he slipped into Bethel Academy the year 1910. Mr. Hedberg has a large circle of friends, and will be greatly missed in "Bethel" by all, especially the Freshmen, when he leaves. He has great talents, but does not make it a point to exhibit them. It was not before in his "Senior year" that his ability in "Public Speaking" was revealed. As Manager of the "B. A. Base ball Team" he, by his unceasing helping hand has been the great instigator in progress. To be true to his native country, he has chosen as his favorite flower the "Yellow Rose," and at the same time to be true to the United States he has selected Prussian blue as his preferred color. His motto is: "Be of the greatest assistance," which he surely lives up to. Mr. Hedberg will enter the U. of M. next year. Within the course of a few years we will hear of Mr. Hedberg, M. D. HENRY G. THUNELL Henry G. Thunell, the great politician,. hailed from that part of Sweden from which all "Varmlaningar" come. On May 11, three years previous his coming to America, is the most commemorate day in Henry's history, but we will not state why. In 1892 he emigrated with his parents to this country and settled down for a time in Crookston, Minnesota. After four years they moved to Minneapolis where educa-tional advantages were plentiful. His early education he attained at the Holland public school. He had not fin-ished the grades in Minneapolis when his parents decided to take up their abode in Milaca. Mr. Thunell completed the graded school here and attended one year in the High school at the age of fourteen. In 1906 he went to Wausa, Nebraska, where he took up work in the office of the "Wausa Gazette." Here he stayed until 1908, when he returned to Milaca to be-come foreman of the "Milaca Times." After one year he was promoted to associ-ate editor owing to the fact that he al-ways showed competent work. His aim was to pursue his High School course, and therefore he appeared in Bethel Academy in the fall of 1910. hi his schoolwork he has shown great in-tellect, and is classed as the champion debater. As a member of the S. P. B. quartette his ability in singing has been noticeable. Mr. Thunell has been a great. helper in making the "Acorn" successful. Last year he was associate editor ; this year his work as editor has been without complaint. Beside these positions he has served 'as president of the S. P. B. and at present he is chairman of the Alpha Beta Literary Society, preSident of the senior class and president of the athletic association His favorite flower is carnation, his favorite occupation is to read the daily papers, and believes heartily in his motto: "Love conquers all." SCENE IN THE PARK. 14 THE ACORN THE ACORN 15 CLASS POEM. One day as I sat in the class room, Dreaming the hours away, I dreamt of my dear old class mates,— The theme of my' humble lay. To you I will tell the story, Of that day dream not long ago, Although the teacher awoke me, I'll tell it as far as _I know. As I dozed in the class room that morn-ing, I thought of the wonderful class Whose intelligence never goes mourning, But always with A plus does pass. First rose in my vision, the youngest, Art Hedberg,—the wit of the class, His laughter is ever resounding, He once loved a Freshman lass. Next came a girl with fair blue eyes, She always has her glasses on, In German she is very wise, Her name is Ellen Swanson. But list! With measured tread I hear Familiar footsteps falling, Miss k..,indblom,—calm,—sincere,— A teacher is her calling. A happy-go-lucky girl I see, Yet staid in times of trouble, None other than Gunhild Hagstrom, Thinks love is but a bubble. Oh. Seniors, Seniors, brilliant Seniors, That's just what we are this year. Oh, Seniors, Seniors, carefree Seniors, Whom all the students of Bethel hold dear. A wise old sage is Victor Person, In Physics class he shines, The fair co-eds are after him, But gracefully he -declines. Another young man of great powers, Is Oscar Philanthropist Felth, His hobby is to keep regular hours, His motto is, "Wisdom and Wealth." A modest young man is remaining Of the class whose story I tell, You never can guess what his name is, So I'll tell you, its Henry Thunell. As I think of this fair class of seven Departing from Bethel this year, A lump in my throat then arises, And I cannot withhold a sad tear. The happy days passed here together, Will never be, no never forgot, But in our memories pathway, Forever remain a green spot. Our class as a whOle is most brilliant, Something you're all striving toward, Our motto we leave as a sign post, "As we labor, so is the reward." Dear classmates, our number is lucky, And graduate in the year 1912, Let not sadness delay our progress, But for knowledge persistently delve. Henry G. Thunell, '12. A noble class of seven are we, Three. fair girls, and four brave boys, Ready to start on life's • stormy sea, Ready to meet its sorrows and joys. The cares of Seniors will pass to Juniors, We'll leave to them our illustrious place, The fame, the glcry, the name of Seniors, For we with Alumni must now keep pace. Well add a link to the grand Alumni, We'll join their ranks in the world so drear, But, oft we know with a longing sigh We'll wish to come back to Bethel so dear. But come what will, we'll all be true, True, as true, as true can be, True to Bethel and true to you, True in what we ever may do. Now ere we part we'll bid farewell, Farewell, oh schoolmates and teachers true, Farewell, farewell, we bid thee farewell. Oh Bethel, dear Bethel, farewell to you. —E. S. '12. CLASS SONG. Tune—"My Hearts in the Highland'. Our Senior days will soon be o'er ; They've fled as ilia on wings of the wind, The days have gone, these are the last, The pleasure past, we'll no more find. ACADEMY BUILDING BETHEL ACADEMY LIBRARY. The _Acorn Entered as second class matter October 20th, 1909, at the Post Office of St. Paul, Minn.„ under the Act of March 3rd, 1879. Subscription Price, 5Oc par Year. All articles contributed to the Literary Department should be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief, and all business communications to the Business Manager, Bethel Academy, St. Anthony Park, Minn. STAFF. Henry G. 'Mune1! '12.. Ellen Swanson '12 Frank Erickson '13. Annie Johnson '14 Religious Notes Rudolph Crook '13 Swedish Dept. Mamie Lindblom '12 Society Notes Gunhild Hagstrom '12 Exchanges Peter Oquist '13 Athletics Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Bus. & Adv. Mgr. Mabel Lind '14 Alumni Notes ()scar Peterson '13 Olivia Johnson '13 l Personals. Arthur Hedberg '12 18 THE ACORN THE ACORN 19 This is the last issue of the Acorn which the present staff has the pleasure of editing. While the Acorn has not come up to the standard which we have wished for it, yet comparing it with our numer-ous exchanges and judging from the com-plimentary words from some of them, we feel that the Acorn has filled its niche in the literature of school papers. The editor takes this occasion to thank the various members of the staff, Mr. H. C. Wing-blade, and all of those who have contrib-uted by their subscriptions to make the Acorn a success. Especially are we in-debted to the advertising manager, Frank Erickson, who has worked unceasingly to make it 'a financial success as well. Un-less you have tried to get out a paper of some kind, you cannot appreciate the value of a good advertising manager. Next year, with the added department to our school, we hope, that the Acorn will be greatly enlarged and become a more potent fac-tor in boosting for a bigger, better Bethel. Rev. G. A. Hagstrom, pastor of the First Swedish Baptist Church, Payne Avenue and Sims Street, and secretary of the school committee of the Swedish Baptist General Conference of America, reported last night that St. Paul had secured the theological seminary of the conference which will be established on the grounds of the Bethel Academy at St. Anthony Park, the Academy to be used as a pre-paratory school. The conference school committee held sessions Thursday and Friday to act upon the referendum vote taken by the churches on the future location of the school. Of the 357 churches, 230 gave their prefer-ence in favor of St. Paul. The school is to be removed from its present location at Morgan Park, Ill., where it has been a part of the divinity school of the University of Chicago. The uni-versity having in a measure withdrawn its financial support the question of location was referred to the general conference. The school will be opened October 1 with five professors, four of whom al-ready have been chosen, Dr. C. G. Lager-gren as head of the school, Dr. E. Sandell and Prof. E. Hedeen, all of Chicago, and Miss Frieda Swanson of se Paul. One other professor remains to be selected. The question of the location has been before the churches since last September. The seminary and the academy will have a total enrollment of 'about 100 students. Eventually new buildings will be added to the plant, Mr. Hagstrom says.—St. Paul Dispatch, May 12. THE NEW STAFF. At a special meeting of the Alpha Beta Literary .Society this month the following were chosen to comprise the Acorn Staff for the school year commencing next Sep-tember : Rudolph Crook, Editor in chief ; Oscar Peterson, Associate editor; Adv. Manager, Axel Rendahl; Business 'manager, Elmer Anderson; Personals, Milton Lind, Andrew Skanse, Rachael Walden; Athletics, Axel Belstrom; Society Notes, Esther Sundfelt; Religious, Anna Johnson; Swedish, Henry Young; Exchanges, Sigrid Hedberg. They have our heartiest wishes for suc-cess and may the Acorn prosper by their united efforts, An elderly philosopher once said: "I am an old man and have had many trou-bles, but most of them never happened." Fully ninety per cent of the misery, sorrow and gloom and trouble in the world never happens. You think of them and fear they may happen; you shroud yourself in woe and then sit down and worry over them. It is a very silly, but a very human thing to do. If in your youth you can master the philosophy of that old man, and realize now what he didn't realize until he reached the time when the sun of life is low, it will make the difference in your life be-tween happiness and unhappiness. Fear is a paralyzing force that grows by what it feeds on. Banish it and most of your troubles go with it. Face trou-bles with courage, and grapple with the fearsome and dark things. They will prove to be mists and vanish as you boldly advance to meet them. Doubt is another paralyzing force. You doubt your own capacity of doing a thing and the chill of that doubt makes you weak and forceless. You doubt your abil-ity to do a hard task that confronts you, and the more you doubt the harder the task becomes. But if you have faith in your own capacity, it nerves you to the combat and gives you strength to do the task which is before you, that confidence will make you strong and your task easy. You are a young man or a young woman and you think you have lots of troubles. To . be honest with yourself, how many of them actually happen? How many of the things you worry about and fear and doubt your ability to overcome really amount to anything when you come face to face with them? Cultivate your courage and your. self-reliance and apply a little faith and courage to impending troubles and watch them vanish, VALEDICTORY. THE FUTURE' BETHEL. "MOST OF THEM NEVER HAPPEN." ACORN FRANK E. ERICKSON GUN HILD HAGS TROM HENRY G. THUNELL ARTHUR HEDBERG LI1NDBLQM STAFF RU DOLPH CROOK OSCAR PETERSON ELLEN SWANSON • ANNIE JOHNSON ALPHA BETA NOTES. S. P. B. SOCIETY 22 THE ACORN THE ACORN .23 KEEP THESE RULES. Under the caption, "Wise Rules of Con-duct," the Soo line has issued a pamphlet for the general edification of its employes. Prominent among these rules are the fol-lowing: Carry these maxims in your pocket: 1.—Keep good company or none. 2.—Never be idle. 3.—If your hands cannot be usefully em-ployed, attend to the cultivation of your mind. 4.—Always speak the truth. 5.--Make few promises. 6.--Live up to your engagement's. During this school year the A. B. L. S. has done excellent literary work. Several open meetings have been given at the homes of our good friends. The society has found it a pleasure to accept the in-vitations extended and also to occupy the place offered. On April 19, the "Try-out" debate was the feature of the afternoon. The question debated was: Resolved, That we should adopt the Inheritance Tax. The affirma-tive was upheld by: Frank Erickson, Oscar Peterson, Esther Lundberg, Elmer Ander-son, and Oscar Fe1th. Henry Thunell, alone, faced the negative side of the question: Miss Ellen Swanson favored us with a piano sole, and the S. P. B. Quar-tette rendered a pleasing number. The following program was rendered April 27, at 8 p. m. at school: Song Society 7.—Keep your own secrets if you have any. 8.--When you speak to a person, look him in the face. 9.—Good company and good conversa-tion are the sinews of virtue. 10.—Good character is above all things else. 11.—Your character cannot be essentially injured except by your own acts. 12.—If any one speak evil of you, let your life be so that none will believe him. These rules are good not only for rail-road employes to follow but everyone in general who wishes to be classed among the good citizens of this land. Piano Solo Constance Olson Recitation Sitona Finden Piano Duet Misses Lind and Tibbling Recitation Victor H. Sword Debate: Resolved, That the Federal Gov-ernment Should Establish the Parcel Post. Affirmative: Henry Thunell, Oscar Felth. Negative: A. Skanse, Axel Bellstrom. Song S P. B. Quartette Judges decision. After the program, all enjoyed a social hour during the refreshments. One of the most interesting features of this year occured at the home of Miss El-len Swanson, at Silver Lake, North St. Paul, on Monday May 20, 1912, beginning at three o'clock. The program given was short but it showed enthusiasm in the Alpha Beta. Our President, Henry G, Thunell, gave a few well chosen words as an introductory speech. Miss Sundfelt re-cited one of her humorous recitations which are always appreciated. The Misses Tornblom, Skooglun and Olson rendered piano solos. The afternoon was spent in playing games in the nearby woods until we were summoned to circle around a table loaded with "goodies", of which we had a delight-ful time in partaking. In the evening we enjoyed the cool breezes on Silver Lake, until we made a bee-line for the house to bid our kind host "Good-night". Thru the "Acorn" we wish to express our heart-felt thanks to our friends' hospi-tality shown us during this past year. We shall never ,forget them. Program for the Annual meeting of the A. B. L. S. to be held at the First Swed-ish Baptist church, ,St. Paul, Friday even-ing, May 31, at 8 o'clock. 1. Piano prelude—.Miss Constance Olson 2. Invocation. 3. Address of Welcome. 4. Declamatory Contest: (a) "The Coming of the Master" , Ruth Nelson (b) "The Death Disk" Sitona Finden ( c) "The Swan Song" • Rachael Walden (d) "A Second Trial" Esther Sundfelt (e) "The Soul of the Violin" Esther Lundberg 5. Song S. P. B. quartette 6. Debate: "Resolved, That the Federal govern-ment should establish a Parcels Post." Affirmative: Frank E. Erickson Henry G. Thunell Negative: Oscar Peterson Elmer Anderson 7. Song A 13. A. quartette 8. Judges' Decision. 9. Song—America Congregation ALPHA BETA HALL THE ACORN 25 24 THE ACORN THE S. Since the last issue of the Acorn, but one or two meetings have been held. True to the customs of former years, the society has practically suspended its work, with May 1 . A• s we review the work of the society during the school year which has now drawn to a close, we behold gratifying results on every hand. An intense interest and enthusiasm has been manifested thru-out the year. The meetings have been well attended, and the members have been faithful in rendering the numbers on the program, assigned to them: The programs as a rule have been exceptionally good, consisting chiefly in debates, discussions, ATHENAE The B. A. Society has held regular meetings every two weeks. These meetings have proven both instructive and interest-ing to all its members. The society has grown steadily in quality and we would predict great things for it in the future. P. B. parliamentary practice, essays, and extem-poraneous speeches. The latter has been a marked feature of the society since its organization, and has proved to be of in-calculable value to all. And this year, as well as in former years, speakers have been developed, who shall probably at some future date, shake not only this coun-try, with their eloquence, but the entire world. Who knows? Every boy in school who has availed himself of the opportun-ity, will some day look back with pleasure to the Tuesday evenings spent at the S. P. B. meetings. The male chorus is now rehearsing twice a week. It is doing excellent work. "Words alone will find you out."—• —Gunhild H. In Botany: "Mr. Skanse, what is yeast?" "Alcohol." Miss Ekman, in History class: "How did they preserve those dead bodies?" Art. B.: 'They dried them." Quite a number of the students attended the entertainment given by the Y. P. S. of the First Swedish Baptist Church of Minneapolis. It was an excellent enter-tainment. Joel Anderson '11, came up from Omaha, Nebr., where he has taken up studies at Creighton University. We were all glad to see his • smiling face again, and listen to his remarks at the chapel exercises . on April 24. On April 30, all the Swedish Baptists of the Twin Cities met at the Academy. At least it seemed as though they were all here. We never before realized how lim-ited our room is. It was, perhaps, the largest crowd that ever assembled at the Academy. The reason for such a mul-titude was that a farewell reception was given in honor of Dr. Gordh. A well pre-pared program was rendered. Among the speakers were Revs. Mr. M. Larson, V. E. Hedberg and G. A. Hagstrom. "Oh, can't you leave me alone for a minute."--Miss Finden. G. Sward, a brother of our poetically in-clined Victor Hugo, arrived at Bethel Aca-demy from Morgan Park and saw his brother for the first time in six years. 'reacher: "What is a vacuum?" Pupil: "Well, teacher, I've got it in my head but I can't get it out." In Botany:' Prof. Stallard: "What is a carpel, Mr. Carlson?" Mr. C.: "Well—its--its—well—its inside of a flower, anyway." The school committee convened in St. Paul, May 9. On the following morning the members of the committee met at the Academy, Dr. Peterson, Rev. Carl Wingren and Rev. J. A. Swanson spoke at the chapel services, and we had an abundance of Irish Jokes that morning. On May 5, Dr. East, former missionary to India, preached in the First Swedish Church of Minneapolis, morning and even-ing. In the course of his remarks in the evening he boosted the "Standaret." He said : "I have three boys, and I want them all to read "Standaret," and I also want them to go to Bethel Academy." On Tuesday, May • 7, we had the pleasure of hearing Dr. East speak in chapel, and we soon discovered that Bethel Academy has a loyal friend and supporter in Dr. East. AN NOTES The society as a whole would thank Miss Swenson for her many kind suggestiOns and unfailing support, thus making it pos-, sible for the society to make the progress that it has made. :26 THE ACORN ' THE ACORN 27 An early riser--Mr. Lind. "On the evening of May 11, a farewell gathering was held in honor of Dr. Gordh, by the students of Bethel Academy, in a students' way. Short speeches by Miss ,Olivia Johnson, Mr. A. Rendahl, Miss Gun- .hild Hagstrom, Mr. 0. Peterson, Mr. 0. _Freed and Mr. H. Thunell, clearly demon-strated how highly Dr. Gordh is esteemed and loved by the students and friends of the school, and how sincerely they regret his departure. As a token of esteem. Dr. Gordh was presented with an elegant suit- ,case, which to quote Mr. Thunell, the ,chairman of the evening, "by virtue of its not being a trunk predicts Dr. Gordh's early return to the West, and Bethel Academy." We sincerely hope it will be true. In the meantime we wish Dr. Gordh Godspeed! "Oh, I've got a dandy."—Esther S. –Our life is what our thoughts make it. —Marcus Aurelius. A lecturer was once explaining some of the things he saw during his travels. He said: "There are some spectacles one never forgets." "I wish you could tell me where I can get a pair of them," exclaimed an old lady in the audience, "I'm always forgetting mine." Victor Strandberg of Minneapolis, visited with E. Anderson and 0. Peterson, Sat. afternoon, May 11. He went along to the :ball grounds and watched the Academy team defeat Elim. Come to Bethel next fall. This means . you! We are sorry to report that Miss Olau-son found it necessary to quit school be-fore the end of the school year. THE S. P. B. QUARTETTE. Lyssna nu skall ni fa Nora hur kvartetten shall frainfora toner utaf basta slag, i dag ar deras praktis dag . Av fyra pojkar den bestir,' uti unga, starka ar, de ha lart sig att sjunga, kraftiga aro de och unga. Forst av dem alla en tenor vi ha, huru han stojar sa sjunger han bra, han kom ifrhn Oakland, Nebraska, och dada till Bethel han traska. Den andra, han sjunger "second tenor" och hit till skolan kom han i fjor; kan sjunga, skrika och vrala sa, folk knappast kan tala. Och har i Julas kom det en an', forsoker sjunga om han kan; forsta has med de andra, sa folk kan ej honom klandra. Till sist kommer Elmer, en tjock figur, han vralar precis sons en ilsken tjuy; ja, sjunga, det ger han nog bra, men battre kunde det va'. —P. Victor Hugo Sward '15. Prof. to Miss Finden: "What does the housekeeper make of yeast?" Miss F'.: "Bread." We notice that Rev. W. Osborn, a former student, has closed his pastorate at Sauk Center, Minn., and will probably go west. Blistered hands were the order of the day, after the outing of the Alpha Beta society to Silver lake. Gunhild Hag S trom Henry Thun E 11 Victor Perso N Mamie L I ndblom 0 scar Felth Arthu R Hedberg Ellen Swan S on Vacation is before us with all its pleas : ures and perplexities. It is hoped that all of the Academy students will enjoy the summer months and return refreshed next fall to again pursue their studies with added vim and vigor. Mr. Stallard, our science teacher, will pass the summer in the northern part of Minnesota. He has been engaged by the state to join a botanical excursion party that will study the flora of that region. Mr. .Stallard will accept a fellowship at the University next fall and will do re-search work in botanical science under Prof. Clements. Miss E. Hamstrom from San Francisco, together with her sister,• Miss L. Ham-strom from Minneapolis, visited at chapel and a few classes, May 17. Frank E., giving definition for electricity. Prof. Stallard said:—"Anything the mat-ter with that, Mr. Thunell?" H. T.:---"Yes." Prof. 5.:—"What?" H. T.: —"I didn't hear it." 0. .T.—"Oh, I forgot my picture again!" M. E.—"What do you want your picture for, you're not a senior!" 0. J.--"I'm not a senior, but I am quite important anyway." ' Esther Sunfelt: "Don't you like me best, Oscar?" Oscar: "No!" Prof. A. J. W. in History:—"What other proofs are there that Nero was cruel?" Anna J. (solemnly) :—"He killed his wife." 0. Felth to A. Hedberg: "I perceive that you are going down fast." • A. H.: "I perceive I am following in your footsteps:" 0. F.: "You are not, mine are in the waste basket." A. H.: "Oh, I haven't got that far yet." 'Oh! but it is hard to write religious Strandberg is proclaimed the best spel-notes."— Annie J. ler in Botany class. At the last faculty meeting Dr. Gordh i Maude Ekman to Esther L:—"Esther, was presented with a scarf pin, you're as wide east and west as I am north and south." A metal box in which an incandescent lamp can be inserted for warming a bed has been patented by an Idaho man. Won- Axel Rendahl left, May 21, for Brandford, der if its Joe B. Kansas, where he has charge of a church for the summer. 28 THE ACORN THE ACORN 29 Alumni Notes Rev. Gideon Sjolander from Berwyn, Ill., visited school, on April 24, and gave us a short talk at chapel. • Dr. Lynch, a Methodist pastor from Rockford, Ill., addressed the student body at the chapel hour Friday morning, May 24. He chose as his subject, "The Culture of the Heart," and his remarks were en-thusiastically received. Dr. Lynch is in the city .attending the Methodist world conference and we profited by his visit as well. Space does not permt us to dwell upon the excellence of his discourse but the students will remember the visit of Dr. Lynch for a long time. He told us that his friends have given him the name of the "incurable optimist" and his line of talk surely substantiated their opinion. The annual field day will be held at Phalen Park. Races and games of all kinds will be the order of the day. It is expected that all will attend and have dinner in the park. The committee in charge is sparing no pains in making this day, the banner day of commencement week. The following, speakers have visited the Academy this year and addressed the students at the chapel exercises: Dr. G. W. Davis, Rev. A. M. Locker, Dr. T. M. Hodgman, Dr. F. A. Cone, Rev. Swaney Nelson, Rev. G. Nylander, Rev. E. Lagerstrom, Rev. W. E. Risinger, Rev. C. Antonson, Rev. V. E. Hedberg, Rev. J. A. Swanson, Rev. A. .T. Freeman, Rev. G. A. Hagstrom, Rev. G. Sjolander, Rev. C. Win-gren, Dr. F. Peterson, Dr. H. East, Dr. E. Ostergren, Prof. A. A. ,Stomberg, Dr. R. 0. Earl and Dr. F. A. Lynch. The Alpha Beta literary society met May 24, in the afternoon and elected the following officers to serve next year: Pres., Elmer Anderson; Vice-pres., Ru-dolph Crook; Sec., Esther Lundberg; Vice-sec., Milton Lind; Treas., .Rachael Walden; Pianist, Mabel Lind; Auditors, Gust Carl-son, Daniel ,Strandberg. SENIOR NOTES. Miss Ellen S. keeps smiling for Oscar's sake. Mr. Felth seems to like to wear some one else's ring, for he plays with it 'all the time. Miss Ellen S.:—"I have some specimens of Art. Hedberg's writing, so that I can tell when I get a letter from him." Gun. H.: "Art., do you want to see something swell? Art H.: "Yes!" Gun.: "Wet a sponge!" SOPHOMORE NOTES. Miss Anna Johnson is the poet of our class. Although Mr. Strandberg lives in Min-neapolis he seems more loyal to St. Paul. Miss Olausson has left us and gone upon her vacation. We hope she will have a good time. Elmer Anderson was late to History class May 4 because he was detained by important business. The Sophomore class of 1912 has be-come one of the most popular organiza-tions within the school. There has been such an excellent class spirit manifested among its members. The year is drawing to a close and we leave our places for our successors to fill next term, and we feel confident that they will succeed. Walfred Anderson, '11, has passed his time teaching at Dalbo. He has found it most interesting. Miss Edna Skooglun and Alice Lund-holm '11, have passed the year in St. Paul. They have not attended any school this term bilt have confined their endeav-ors and efforts in the domicile atmosphere of their homes. Bethel Academy has been ably repres-ented at Carleton College, Northfield, by Albert Dahly '10. He entered that institu-tion as a freshman and at once became Popular. He has been especially prom-inent in the work of the Y. M. C. A. and other Christian activities. Oscar Freed, '11, finishes his first year of a seven year medical course at the University of Minnesota in June. Oscar evidently thinks that the educational in-stitutions of his native state are on par with any of their kind in the country, and we are glad to know that at least one of our alumni appreciates the tact that Minnesota stands among the highest in educational pursuits. The editor is in receipt of a letter from Carl G. Johnson '09, now located at Silver Hill, Alabama, as pastor of the Baptist church in that city. He greets the stu-dents and friends of the Academy. He says that the climate and country is the loVliest in the world and that he enjoys the work id the Southland thoroughly. Mr. Johnson is preaching in both the American and Swedish languages and finds his time well taken up. We are glad to note that his health has improved during his comparatively short stay of a year in the south. Joel Burkman, '11, is using the pedagog-ical rattan in Firth, Idaho. Mr. Burkman finds the West much to his liking. C. Tideman, '08, has the honor being a student 'at Harvard University, and sits on the benches whereon many of our il-lustrious men have sat and carved their initials. He will be pastor of the Scandia church this summer. Mr. Tideman is one of our most loyal alumni. Paul Anderson '11, has finished the first year of the dental course at the University of Iowa. He tried to enter the U. of M. last fall but found that institution too crowded and hence had to seek another institution. Paul enjoyed his year at the Iowa school thoroughly. Messrs. Joel Anderson, Andrew Edstrom, Jonas Ahlquist and jonas Larson, all of class of '11, hied themselves to Omaha, Nebraska, last fall and registered at the Creighton University of that city. To al-leviate the sufferings of humanity, they all took up the medical course. Mr. Anderson returned to our city the 10th of May and is employed in the Swedish hospital. The remaining trio will make 'Omaha their headquarters for the summer. A Freshman went to Hades, To see what he could learn. They sent him back to earth again, He was too green to burn. Jack : —Say, pal, tell me how to teach a girl to swim. Dick :—Put your arm gently around her waist and with your right hand softly hold her hand and— Dick : —Oh, come off, it's my sister. Jack :—Rush her off the dock.—Ex. • THE,: ACORN 31 thletics During the school year which has just drawn to a close, a greater interest has been displayed in athleticS than ever •e-fore in the history of the school. Last fall, 'foot ball was the main issue. During the winter, of course, very little was done except for the organization of a "hiking club". But after old Sol had thrown his warm rays into -every nook and cornei- , the enthusiasm for baseball became unlimit-ed. Some of this enthusiasm was lost however. Although the team was not in a financial condition to procure suits, we have maintained a team and played a few games. And, considering the first year in baseball, and the small size of our school, the results have been gratifying. The first regular game was played against the Elim Baraca team. May 4th Thunell started on the mound for Bethel, and had the Elim batters at his mercy. In the fifth inning he exchanged places with Peterson at third. The EThmites got on to his slants, however, and soon over-hauled the academy's lead. One feature of the game was the batting of Peterson. The final score was Elim Baraca 11, Bethel 9. Batteries, Elim • Baraca: Swenson 'and Clemmens. Bethel: Thunell, Peterson and Skansc. A return game was played with the Elim Baraca May 11th, but then we took re-venge. All of our men played a snappy game throughout. Peterson caught for Bethel and kept the Baracas hugging the bases, and was there with the willew, getting a home run. Thunell twirled a. superb game, and Elim made their scores on errors. The score was, Bethel 12, Elim 2. Batteries, Bethel: Thunell and Peter-son; Elim Baraca: Swenson and Swanson- On May 16th we tried to play Luther Seminary. We began the game with a crippled team. Thunell was not in form and Peterson could not hit safe in this game, and moreover, Luther Seminary was a fast hunch. They secured 10 runs in. the first three innings, when Delaney went in to pitch and held Luther down to two runs more. The final score was: Luther Seminary 12, Bethel 4. The regular line-up of the team has been as follows: A. Hedberg, capt., 2nd base. H. Thunell, mgr., pitcher. 0. Peterson, catcher. Axel Bellstrom, 1st base. Art. Bellstrom, shortstop. A. ,Skanse, 3rd base. D. Strandberg, center -field. M. Lind, left field. G-. Carlson, right field. V. Sward. A. Christopherson. Rev. V. E. Hedberg was recently elected president of the Twin City Baptist Minis-ters Conference. A farewell banquet was given in honor of Dr. Gordh, at the Second -Swedish Bap-tist Church of St. Paul. Dr. Gordh has been a member of this church during his stay in the Twin Cities. Milton Lind, Gust Carlson and Victor Sward were spectators of the sham battle between the cadets of the University of Minnesota and St. Thomas College, at Fort Snelling, May 20. 32 THE ACORN THE ACORN 33 EN MAJMORGON. Erik Johar. Stagnelius var en av Sveri-ges djupaste och mest ursprungliga skalde-naturer. Ehuru endast tretton ar gammal yid sin dad, har han efterlamnat dikter av saregen lyrisk skonhet och fagring. Ofta bara dock hans sanger prageln ay' en dy-ster varldsaskadning. I smaltande toner tolkar han jordlivets intighet och langtar frail gruset till en oversinnlig varld. En av dessa ar "Jorden" ur samlingen "Liljor i Saron." "Vem skapte dig sa mOrk, o moder, .SA tung och kall? Vem hjOd dig grata dessa floder ett varldshays svall? Ej trostar glansen av din yta din sorgsna son. Blott harmed ar dess prakt; dar skryta blott ljusets Av rosor och av hyacinter din mantel ler, Men tanken endast natt och vinter darunder ser. Har uppe gycklar livets skara i menlos ro. Forruttnelse och maskar bara dar nere bo. Hart ar ditt hjarta. Ej det Ommar for barnets lott. Ej blod i dina Adror strOmmar metaller blptt. Hur grymt med vara kval du skamtar, med vart begar! Det brost som efter sallhet flamtar du guld beskar! "0 son, ej mOrk jag skapad blivit, ej kall jag var. Den dralit din ondska at mig givit jag sedan bar. Se'n brottsligt du dig skilja batit frail ljusets Gud, jag natt och dag allena grAtit i sorgeskrud. Blott minnets bleka krona sirar Mitt dunkla Nar jag din oskulds dodsfest firar var flyktig var. Ga, helga du, pa nytt din vilja! Var Ater ren och silvervit som dalens lilja i manens sken! Med livets Fader dig forsona! Mot varlden strid for himmelrikets skona krona, for dygdens frid! DA skall jag Ater mot dig mysa; med gladjens namn du skall mig namna ocb ej rysa [Or moderns famn. DA, nar min sorgetid har farit 'som moln forbi, skall jag Any°, vad jag va•it, ditt Eden bli, 0, glads! .Snort difidens tegar Vida de helga ax. DA shall jag Mgt av lcarlek gliida som fordomdags, och hanryckt uppsta till det mote jag lange flytt och bara i God Faders shOte bans barn pa nytt. Re'n majsol pa himmeln star och kysser bort sa mildt frail lilla blommans kalk den tar, som sorgsna natten spillt. Och litet bi med framtidshopp sa muntert surrar kring bland blommor sma, som vaknat opp och sta i syskonring. Den gamla sken, four sa mark., star kladd i gronan skrud Mr. E. Risinger has been with us two times during the last month. May 7th he gave us a bird's-eye view of the work conducted by the Baptist Publication Society. May 17th he delivered an inter-esting address on "The Use of Graded Lessons in Sunday Schools". This com-pleted the course of lectures which Mr. Risinger has given at Betnel Academy. These lectures have been very interesting and helpful and the students have looked forward to Mr. Risinger's visits. och pulsar nu med ask och- bjork i sakta susning Gud. Och livligt litet ekorrpar nu eken prova pa, och nedanfor en myra dra'r till stacken med site stra. Hur oskuldsfullt, harmoniskt, rent, naturen prisar dig. 0 Fader liar! SA bar du ment, sa vill du lara mig. —Victor Person. May 7th, Dr. East, who has been a mis-sionary in Haka Burmah, related some of his experiences from the field. This talk was very interesting. May 10th, we had the pleasure of seeing our School Board with us in Chapel. Victor PerSon preached in the Lund, Wis., Baptist church Sunday, May 19th. Mr. Person will have charge of the work at Lund during the summer. Swedish Department "JORDEN." Religious Notes. BETHEL ACADEMY ST. ANTHONY PARK, MINNESOTA Educational Institution of the Swedish Baptists of Pkrnerica. ADMISSION. The Academy welcomes students of both sexes, regardless of denominational preterance. The second Semester begins Friday, February 2, when new classes will be organized. ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT. This departement offers three courses of study; the Classical, the Scientific, and the Philosophical. These courses differ mainly in the amount of language work required, and are designed to prepare the student for entrance into Minnesota Uitiversity or any first class college. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT. This department offers advantages to those who are unprepared to enter the first year's class in the regular academy. An extensive preparatory course is offered, especially designed for such ministeral students as are unable to complete one of the preceding courses, and whose intention it is to enter the Swedish Semi-nary at Morgan Park. MUSIC DEPARTMENT. This department offers courses of instruction in piano and violin. Pupils may enter as beginners or advanced players, the only requirements being earn-est application and some degree of talent. CHARACTER OF THE WORK. It is our purpose that the work done in every department shall be only of the highest order. Each student is given every 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 equipments. RELIGIOUS INFLUENCE. The atmosphere of the Bethel Academy is thoroughly Christian. The daily chapel services, the students' weekly prayermeeting, the work 'of the Missionary Band, the Bible classes, all have an effective tendency in checking the literary worke'r' from losing spirituality. ACCREDITED BY THE UNIVERSITY. Bethel Academy is accredited by the University of Minnesota so that grad-uates from here are admitted to the University without examination. INFORMATION. In applying for catalogue or further information, address the ARVID GORDH, Th. D. ST. PAUL, MINN. 34 THE ACORN SCIENCE ROOM Exchanges Criterion: Your waste-basket department is certainly fine and it holds some valuable material! It is wonderful what fine sug-gestions can be found in a waste-basket. During April the follow exchanges were received: Mirror, X-Ray, Wauona, Wash-burn Review, Oracle, Bethany Messenger, Criterion, Yahara, Luther College, Col-legium Forum, Old Gold and Black, ,Hui-siache and the Boononian. Yahara: Thank you for your kind sug- . gestions in the March number! The Boononian: Your literary depart-ment is fine. if at first you do not succeed, Try again! Life is more than just one deed, Try again! Never stop with what you've done; More remains than you have won; Full content's vouchsafed to none; Try again! --Ex. This being the last issue of the Acorn by the present staff, the exchange editor wishes to thank those who have been so kind as to exchange and give us good and sound criticism as well as suggestions, for the betterment of our paper. We would wish you all good luck in the future, hop-ing you will all visit us again next year. T. S. 6521 N. W. 790 SAILS, PAULINS, HORSE COVERS, WINDOW TENTS, WAGON COVERS, WINDOW SHADES. FLAGS, AUTO COVERS, COTTON DUCK, OILED CLOTHING, AWNINGS, TENTS, HORSE BLANKETS, C. M. RAWITZER, Prop. 16-18 WEST THIRD ST. ST. PAUL, MINN. BOTH PHONES. N. Nelson • C. G. Larson T.S. Park 6108 Fred C. Erickson & Co. DEALERS IN STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES N. W. Tel. Nic. 9941 Tri-State Tel. Center 3242 1229 EIGHTH ST. SO. St. Anthony Park Hardware Co. HARDWARE, STOVES, PAINTS KITCHEN UTENSILS, BUILDER'S HARD-WARE AND MECHANIC'S TOOLS TIN AND METAL WORK, HEATING AND VENTILATING 924 RAYMOND AVE. ST. PAUL 0. M. Huestis, D. D. S. DENTIST 400 CENTRAL, AVE, MINNEAPOLIS Liberal Discount to Students. N. \V. Phone East 1975 Harry el. Lund a JEWELER 119 CENTRAL AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS Expert Watch Rehearing and Makers of I+ ine Jewelry. J. H. HIRIE3SPT MEATS 1313 County Road. 946 Raymorid PHONES: N. W. Mid. 1890 T. C. 6507. T. C. Park 7840. St. Pkrithorty Park_ 0. A. SE 1-_71' 1H:R Barber Shop BARBER SUPPLIES AND LAUNDRY 922 RAYMOND AVE. Frank G. Danielson C. 0. Danielson The Danielson Drug Co. THE PRESCRIPTION STORE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS Cor 24th and Central Ayes. Frank G. Danielson, Pres. and Gen. Mgr. Tri-State Spruce 338; Tri-State Spruce 1499 N. W. East 9334 Your Doctor's Prescriptions are Filled by Com-petent Pharma-cists only. 000 400 The Largest and Most Complete Stock of Pre-scription Goods in the • City. 4U0 400 KESSLER GROCERY CO. 2093 LANGFORD AVENUE ST. PAUL American Tent and Awning Co. T FIN TS FOR R N 1-1 PHONE 777 307-309-311 WASH. AVE. N. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. PHONE 1662 REPAIRIMT NEATLY DONE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL SHOES A SPECIALTY OSCAR- E. OLSON Ladies' and Gentlemen's SIT 0 S 970 PAYNE AVE., ST. PAUL, MINN. T.-S. Spruce 102; N. W. East 1570 East Side Floral Co. Sprays and Floral Emblems. Growers of Flowers and Plants. 1621 Adams Street N. E. 'Janssen& Olsen GROC F, RS 521 CENTRAL AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS Phones— N. W. East 748 T.-S. Spruce 666 Swanson's I'll bring you flowers for weddings or any other occasions if you only say so. 618 NICOLLET AVENUE Residence Phone T. S. 6106 Fhones: T. S. 643 N. W. 2.136 The Lane Co. Incorporated HARDWARE, STOVES & SPORTING GOODS 509-11-13 CENTRAL AVE. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. United Engraving Company FOURTH AND CEDAR STS., ST. PAUL 9th and 10th floors Globe Bldg. Respectfully solicit your patronage when you need high class Engravings at the right price. Half Tones, Zinc Etchings, Duo Tones and Color Plates, Illustrating and Designing Phone Cedar 6441. We do the Engraving in this Magazine. T. S. 6828 Midway 55-J "Superior" Fuel & Feed Co. J. J. HILL, Mgr. 2365 HAMDEN AVENUE, ST. PAUL, MINN. The East Side Grocery Company JOHNSON & CO., PROPS. STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES AND FLOUR 963 Payne Avenue, Cor. Case St., St. Paul Phones: N. W. Cedar 4328; T.-S. 20456 MODERN TAILORING IS DONE BEST BY TAILOR LEE he satisfies. Successor to Tallant MODERN TAILORING 38 South Fifth Street, Upstairs Corner Nicollet, Suits to order $25 and up. 12 per cent discount to students. ✓oz.i Cannot ..7e /ford to ass this .run THEREFORE Take a Kodak with you LARGE LINE OF LATEST MODELS. DEVELOPING, PRINTING, ENLARGING. OPTICIAN 604 NICOLLET AVE., MINNEAPOLIS New York — London — Paris. N-c:AioN, s4 M-w--4ic and Book ;!-;tore ..•••11•11•1■1■111. 1225 WASHINGTON AVE. SO ., MINNEAPOLIS. Students' Favorite Store Large assortment of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, BIBLES, HYMN BOOKS, FOUNTAIN PENS, Etc. ■INEMEMMEI■M erri am -Park Ice Co. Tee, Wood and Coal Best service in town for the money. T. S Phone 6462; N 11 Midway 58 L OFFICE 2196 CHARLES STREET, Corner Pillsbury, ST. PAUL PAYNE AVENUE, ST. PAUL ~0IIOCII GOOD THINGS TO EAT. Seventh and Broadway. St. Paul, Minn. The Home of "The Caxton Clothes" Everything Wearable for Men and Boy's 401-3-5 Central Avenue, Minneapolis Apply to Mr. Elmer Anderson for students' discount card. Bodeen-Sundberg Drug Co. PRESCRIPTION WORK A SPECIALTY. FOUR STORES: 329 E. 7th St.; 1110 and 896 Payne Ave.; 879 Rice Street ST. PAUL, MINN. ELMWOOD MILK CO. Dealers in FANCY CREAMERY BUTTER AND STRICTLY FRESH COUNTRY EGGS Pure Milk and Cream from Inspected Cows Phone East 602 1913 CENTRAL AVE. 18 KARAT WEDDING RINGS CHAS. OLSON & CO. JEWELERS 215 CENTRAL AVE. MINNEAPOLIS E. K. Pottle, Prop. Tel. T. S. 1997 ST. PAUL BOOK EXCHANGE Books bought, sold and exchanged. We carry a complete line of new and second hand school and college books. Lowest prices. Open evenings until 10 392 WABASHA STREET, ST. PAUL. BARBER SHOP Your trade is solicited' and high class, sanitary work guaranteed. A. R. DESTERHOFF Carter and County Road, St. Anthony Park KARL L. FEISELER DRUGGIST 936 Raymond Ave., St. Anthony Park, Minn. Compliments of 71. Uornhlorn SiOcer 925 Rice &., St. Paul HAVE YOUR WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIRING DONE BY F. 0. ANDERSON WHOLESALE JEWELER 16 North 7th St (Next to Schubert Theatre) P. A. JOHANSON Fine Shoes LADIES & GENTS Patronize Your Neighbors HAVE YOUR CLOTHES MADE, CLEANED AND PRESSED AT THE' New York. 'Tailors 320 CENTRAL AVE. MINNEAPOLIS Prices Reasonable ACROSS THE STREET EVENSON YOUR DRUGGIST CARTER AVENUE AND CAR LINE Tel. Office Cedar 1293 Res. Cedar 6846 W. C. BRANDT LAWYER 1501-2 PIONEER BUILDING, ST. PAUL. ("WHY NOT"?) OIL-L.-MAN Ye Hardware Man 2504--6 CENTRAL AVENUE, MINNEAPOLIS. Ic==to»11( to»licflo=)1 o lc (Oi 4C tor irol THE MODEL CLOTHINfi CO. NICOLLET AT THIRD STREET (0) >Il c ( 0) )110I1( (0 ) ..)11Q0E2DII C ( 0) )Ik Fullest $15 Garments Ever Produced =1101K— (0T—) ir=0=11( ( 0) )11( (0) )I tr!, d - u6". Wilt] F this were an exclusive $15.00 ril store, we couldn't show a better selected assortment than you will find here now. In fact, when you come here and see with your own eys how good these garments are you'll hardly believe it possible to buy them for as little as $ 15.00. It wouldn't be possible to buy them for this price at any other store in this city. It's only because we sell thousands of them each season that we can price them at $15 instead of $20 to $25---the prices you'd have to pay for these garments at any other store. o 1«o»Ilt to»II«or----)1 o Ic=o=11«o) )1
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Published Monthly by The Students of Bethel Academy, St. Anthony Park, Minn. TABLE OF CONTENTS SENIOR NUMBER Page Page Dr. Arvid Gordh 5 Acorn Staff 20-21 Class Prophecy 6 Keep These Rules 22 "Lo, I Am With You Always". .. 8 Society Notes 23 Graduating Class, '12 10 S. P. B. Society 23 Class History 11 Alpha Beta Hali 24 Class Poem 14 Personals 25 Class Song 14 Alumni Notes 29 Academy Building 16 1911 Foot Ball Squad 30 Library 17 Athletics 31 Valedictory 18 Swedish Department 32 The Future Bethel 18 Religious Notes 33 The New Staff 19 Science Room 34 Most of Them Never Happen" . .19 Exchanges 34 ANNUAL MAY 1912

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