The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-18

gu the Sllkeu COrQ LnaC DOuuO LAc VCIi
inclosing the form Of the master. Be
fore many were aware Of 1t the veil
had unfolded and fallen at the feet Of
the statue, revealing the laIbors Of the
late sculptor, Jacob Fjelde. A burst Of
applause followed, which was, how
ever Immediately checked by Mr.. Arc
tander, who, raising his hand, invoked
silence. At this moment Alexander
Bull stepped forth, and by the side of
the statue Of his father rendered "The
Chalet Girls Sunday" Danz's orchestra
furnished an accompaniment. The NUT
ed violins came like distant echo,
finding their way down through some
mountain fastness. 1t was more like
sad signing from some unknown world,
but furnished q most harmonious ac-
compartment to the beautiful air rem
dered, and it was with reverence that
the large gathering listened to the
sweet composition of he whose form
stood nodded before them.
At it's conclusion Mr.. Arctander again
arose and announced the words which
were the formal conveyance of the
statue and monument to the city of
Minneapolis. Mayor Pratt made a
speech Of acceptance, and in turn for
mally presented the statue to the park
board. President Folwell, of that
board. duly acknowledged the gift
I'm Lonely Moments composition
by Ole Bull, was sung by a chorus Of
Norwegian singers. 1t was the last
feature of the exercises, and the great
multitude then dispersed
U,TrHNrUcs
At Dania hall the Norwegian Turner's
held forth in merriment last evening.
A musical selection was rendered by
L. o. Shibley, which was followed by
the address of the evening by. Henry
j. GjertSen. This was followed by a
presentation of the Norwegian comedy
'1ngvald Enersen," by the Norwegian
Dramatic club Of st. Paul. Horizontal
exercises were given by the turner's,
also wrestling and tumbling exhibi-
tons
The NOrsemen's singing society held
an interesting festival last evening at
Harmonic hall which was attended by
a great number of people. The pro-
gramme opened with music by OulieS
orchestra. G. J. Lommen, of st. Paul,
followed in 18th of May address in
which he carefully reviewed the his
toric events which has made the day
one OF Importance to the Norwegian
nation. The Norsemen's Singing So
ciety contributed a selection which was
followed by a short address by G.
Bic Ravndal. of Sioux Falls, S. D.
The evenings entertainment closed
with the one-act musical idyl '"Filx
Saeters," which was presented by the
dramatic club of the society. The en-
tertainment was followed by ball.
At Foresters' hall, Twentieth avenue
north and Washington, the Nor
wegians of that end of the city had
ample occasion to appease their pa
by the Norden Singing society and
the Norden orchestra. The addresses
were delivered by A. T. Grotte, Lars
H. Rand and Prof. %. J. Breda, of the
university. A shorS hop concluded the
evenings enjoyment
The Sons of Norway entertained last
evening in Foresters' hall, Twentieth
avenue north and Washington venue.
1t was gala occasion, a fitting climax
for the events of the day The hall
was crowded, many being unable to
get beyond the Railways. Enthusiasm
was high, and the programme Of
speeches and music furnished was re-
ceived with significant attention and
applause. J. o. Stebig occupied the
chair. Seated with him on the plat
fern were the two speakers of the
evening, Aid. Lars M. Rand and A. T.
Grotte.
ONE THOUSAND VISITORS.
1t is estimated that there were not
less than 1000 visiting Norwegian
Americans in the city yesterday, whose
sole mission was to be present and
witness the unveiling ceremonies of
the Ole Bull statue. Nearly all the
different parts of the Northwest were
represented, including many from
otbor OF Probably tha, = larUeSt
delegation was from West Superior,
which was represented by 100. Most
of the visitors will leave today, while
quite number where convenient took
evening trains. All the visitors were
satisfied with the arrangements, and
expressed their appreciation of the
efforts of the monument association
In connection with the assembling of
visiting Norwegians. the Northwestern
Scandinavian Singers association held
its convention at Dulles hotel yester-
day morning. The election Of officers
resulted as fellows: President, G. T.
Halling, Duluth; vice presidents, A. G..
Floan, st. Paul, and l.. ]. Hort, La
Crosse; corresponding secretary, T.
Hamann, Sioux Falls; recording secre-
tary Henry Peterson, West Superior;
treasurer, O. M. Olson; musical diree-
tor, Prof Eric Oulie, Minneapolis; chief
marshall, G. Bic Ravndal, Sioux Falls
1t was decided to hold the next sanger
fest at Duluth in 1898, the date to be
decided upon later by the executive
rom op1ittan