The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-18
CELEBRATE THEIR
NATIONAL HOLIDAY
NoTway's Sons and Daughters
Commemorate Mother Coun.
tTy's independence.

Large gatherings attended the cele-
brations of NorWay's national holiday
last night by the local lodge of the
Sons and Daughters of Norway at
Mozart hall, and the Fran Singing So
ciety at 0deon hall. Both halls were
| filled to their capacity, and many of
| the people who were present at the
concert at Odeon hall concluded the
night at Mozart hall, where a dance
was held after the festivities were end
ed. Several addresses were made at
Mozart hall.
Love OF ones native land must en-
ter into the heart and soul of every
man who has the qualities necessary to
good, citizenship, and in the case of
the American of foreign birth it is the
only true test of his loyalty to his
adopted country" said Mayor Robert
A. Smith at Mozart hail Permit me
TO say in all earnestness and sincerity
that such gatherings as this appeal to
me as entitled to the highest consid-
Grafton and respect that Americans
can pay them and those who take part
in them. 4 49,
1t was during the second war this
country waged with England that Nor
way adopted her constitution. giving
the largest liberty to the people con-
slstent with good government, and
recognizing the monarchy only in
name" continued Mr.. Smith. eft has
not been the fate of the Norwegian
people that they should have TO battle
Tor the perpetuation of their liberties
or the preservation of their constitu
tlon In the full measure Of its sDlendid
democracy; but they have been none
the less jealous of their liberties nor
less prompt than we to show that they
are able and willing to preserve to
themselves the privileges of, represent
at1ve government"
Know What Civil Liberty Is.
Whether in their character as i'm
migrants TO the United States or as
adopted citizens, the NOrWeeianS have
always shown their Familiarity with the
essentials of civil liberty and their
readiness to preserve to themselves and
thelr children on this continent the
blessings of free government This is
surely not surprising, considering the
euucatIon or the race at home in the
requirements Of national liberty"
GOV. S. r. Van SAINT paid tribute TO
the heroes of Norway who had
achleYed the victories which are ceIe-
Drated each year by the Norwegians.
He said: f'g- aios'f9
There are more than 100, 900 Norwe
CLANS in Minnesota, and 1 want to say
20 you, as chief executive, that the cit
lzens OF Minnesota appreciate the peo-
pie OF, Norway and welcome all who
come from that land While YOU are
proud of your fatherland, you should
sun be proud of your adopted country
II is all right for you to sing the songs
YOU learned among the hills across
the sea, bat you should fully appreci-
ate your position as American citizens
the highest type of manhood"
Gov. Van SAINT referred to Senator
fAllute Nelson, who. he said, was a rep
fesentat1ve Norwegian-Ame cliff
zen,7 n. He came to this country when
SIX years old in an en1igrant ship. and
now he holds a senatorship," declared
the governor.
Consul Hobe Speaks.
S. G. Iverson, state auditor, in an
opening address, welcomed the people
present and introduced Consul r TT
Hobo, who spoke of the relations be-
tween America and Norway and re-
viewed the events which were being
commemorated. Anton Grotte, head
president of the Sons of Norway. smoke
out its growth in strength and infu
ence.
Musical numbers of excellence were
1nterspersed between the speaking
MISS Lillian Evanson played a piano
solo, and Adolph Olsen displayed ability
as violinist. The Nordkap GIee club
sang "Jeg vii Vearge nit Land and
MAR FJordene blaaner," and the audi
ence joined in the national anthem. ia
VI elsker dette Landet.' After the con-
cIuslon of the programme, refreshments
were served, and the celebration wound
up with a dance.
An audience which packed Odeon
hall listened to a musical programme
of merit given by the Fran Singing
society, assisted by Mrs. Marie Cert
SEN Fischer, dramatic reader: Prof. I'll.
G. Stub, of Luther seminary: Carlo
Fischer, 'cellist Harry E. Phillips.
baritone, and the Luther Seminary or
chestra.
Prof. Stub delivered an address and
Mrs. Fischer read from "Bergliot," with
piano accompaniment The Fran So
ciety sang Oscar. 4Borg's flag song.
Wendelborg's Ulabrand" ''Bjornebor-
garne's Marsch,' and the chorus. with
Mr. Phillips and the orchestra, con-
cluded by singing Grieg's ''Landkjen-
ding"