St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-07-21
SWEDISH ARMY IN LINE
IT T.iKES POSSESSION OF CHI fcAeo
AND THE WORLDS FAIR.
FIFTEEN THOUSAND IN LINE.
For Three Hours They Are Re-
viewed by the Royal Commits
sioners of Sweden-Addresse
by Distinguished Swedes-Col-
lege Fraternity Day.

CHICAGO, July 2o.-Fifteen thousand
llght-haired, merry-faced Swedes in
holiday attire, who had marched today
on the parade in the downtown streets
arrived at the exposition about 2 O'Clock
this afternoon. When the crowd ar
rived at the park the various societies
assembled on the green in front of the
perlstyle. Then those that came to the
grounds by boat were met by the crowd
that had entered the grounds by rail. A
procession of SWedish-Americans not
belonging to the Swedish societies was
Ill waiting. The organizations that had
taken part in the parade up town fell in
line aud were joined by the crowd that
met them on the pier. Led by the
military orders, the procession moved
| to the Swedish pavilion, where from
balcony it was reviewed by the
royal commissioners from Sweden.
After the review the line of march was
east to the Canadian, then past the
French. German, Spanish and other
foreign pavilions, and from the north
east end of the grounds toward Festival
nall, where the line was disbanded. In
making this march nearly three hours
had been consumed. Every step of the
way was lined with visitors, who crowd
ed forward to see the parade. According
ly. when the hour for the Festival hall
entertainment arrived it was tired
and warm lot of merrymakers that oc-
cupied the seats in the great hall. The
| concert was the first of series that has
been arranged for three soloists-C.
Lunquist, Of the Royal opera, Stock
holm; Nine. Osterberg, soprano of
high standing, and c. Behrens, basso.
The soloists were assisted by the
Swedish Societies
and the exposition orchestra, and their
work elected much applause. The
crowd, bent on long day of celebra-
ton. was given time for lunch and rest
after the concert. At Z o'clock, Arthur
Let1er, oval commissioner addressed
MS countrymen at the Swedish pavilion
on the subject America" He was
followed by Prof. Emindo. who talked
of Sweden" and Prof. Torggren, of
Sweden, on Norway" The last
speech was delivered by Mr.. Welin,
whose subject was Swedish Singers in
America" Music was furnished by
the singing societies and the exposition
orchestra. The day closed with
splendid display of fireworks especially
arranged for the occasion.
Young men and young women with
Greek letter badges on shields and with
monographs pinned to their clothing
were conspicuous people on the grounds
today. 1t was College Fraternity dav at
the fair, and the young folks whose
pulses tingle at the touch of the grip
would not allow Swedish enthusiasm to
eclipse them. and linked themselves to-
gether by feelings of strongest friend
ship while having good time at the
worlds tair. The members of the
Girls College society were also out in
force. Both men and women came to
the park early prepared to stay all day.
There was nothing to do in the
morning but fraternize. and many
of the ''brothers" spent the early
hours in the plaisance, and in
the afternoon went over to the
New York state building, where they
were received in the most hospitable
manner by the girls. In the evening
there was lunch and an informal re-
ceptiOn in the same building, after
which the young people gathered on the
lake shore east of Manufacturers hail,
where they sang college songs, accom-
panied by Brands Cincinnati band.
Several Of the fraternties had
Little Reunions
among themselves during the day at
different state buildings. The Sigma
CHS had reunion in the afternoon, and
this evening about 100 of them will at
tend a banquet at the White Horse inn.
During the day the different bands
played college tunes in addition to their
regular programme. On the whole,
FRATERNITY day" was success, and one
to be remembered by those who partlei-
pated in the festivities.
The United States of Colombia today
opened its building, at the same time
celebrating its declaration of independ-
ence. The ceremonies took place in the
home of the South American republic,
in the northeast part of the grounds, in
the presence of large number of in
vited guests. including the three sons
of DR.. NJ. A. Caro-, president of the re-
public. who are on a Northern tour.
The ceremony, as far as possible, was
informal. President Silva, of the com
mission. spoke briefly of the purpose
for which they had gathered, talked of
his own country and gave a description
of the building and told his friends
what Colombia had done at the fair.
President Caro'S sons were introduced.
and they were received with applause.
During the reception the lads shock the
hands of the guests. AT the conclusion
of the dedicatOry address refreshments
were served and the visitors shown
through the beautiful little pavilion.
Although this was the formal dedica-
ton of the building, it was not the
opening, for ColOmbia's pavilion has
been opened to the public for weeks.
The formal dedication. however, was
reserved for today, July 90. the ami
yersary Of the
Republics independence,
the country having freed itself from
Spain July 20, 1910. In honor of the
occasion the building had been decorat-
ed with flags and bunting.
The council of administration this
afternoon issued the following order:
Whereas, 1t has come to the notice
of the council that divers persons are
using passes, improperly obtained, for
admission TO the grounds of the Worlds
Columbian exposition, and also that
DeTSOnS are uSinC masses and hadoac for
the same purpose, not entitled under /
the rules for the government of the ex-
position to the use of the same: it is
therefore
Ordered, That the superintendent of
department of admissions, be and
he is hereby Instructed to direct
all persons holding passes or badges
which on their face entitle the
holders thereof to admission
fhRrpt0 shall in ali oacaC ,.,I.ro 49,.