Morris tribune., 1906-07-14
ORWAY.
Christiania.

ChriStIania.
One Of the most enthusiastic visitors
and admirers Of Norway is the Ger
man emperor, who is now enjoying his
annual summer cruise in Norwegian
waters. Little wonder that he eniovs
the glorious scenery of this romantic
land. surrounded as it is by it's noun.
tain-guarded fjords. These fjords
like the great Colorado canon, must be
seen, for their Incompatible grandeur
and majestic beauty cannot be de-
scribed. The Hardanger ford, for in
stance, which is regularly visited b.
the German emperor forms a com.
plete circle, breaking it's path through
sublime mountain scenery. For miles
1t extends northward, then boldly
swings to the south as far as the Sor
ford. Upon it's banks rests the
picturesque city of Odde, where the
vast snowfield Folgefond, like an isl.
and, with it's glaciers and splendid
waterfalls, stretches toward the noun.
tains. The city Of Bergen, too. re-
ceives frequent visits from the EN-.
peror. There the German and Arneri
can consuls have their farms side by
side in one Of the most beautiful spots
in the world. During his visits to Nor
way the emperor always spend his
money generously and always donates
round sum of money towards the
completion of the restoration Of the
historic Trondhjem cathedral, where
King Haakon was recently crowned
king Of Norway.
William Jennings Bryan denartef
for London July 30 after spending 2
pleasant fortnight in Christiania and
Tr0ndhjem. Before his departure he
made trip to North Cape and later
on visited Bergen, where he had a
pleasant visit with Premier Nicholson,
Mr.. Bryan was delighted with his visit
to Norway and attended the corona
ton festivities at Trondhiem. During
his visit in the northland he has been
the object of much attention and was
introduced to the leading dignitaries
and statesmen of the country, who all
eagerly questioned him regarding the
political future of America.
There are more Hansens in Norway
than there are Meiers Muellers and
Schmidts together in Germany. Tour
lists while travelling through the coun-
try hear again and again the quaint
old anecdote that Adam when he was
at his wits end in finding names for
his numerous progeny, simply called
all the others Hansen.
Bjornson has sent the manuscript Of
his new novel, comprising about 10000
words, to the Gyldendal Publishing
company in Christiania. The new
book. the title of which is hitherto
withheld from publication, will reach
the booksellers and bookstands about
Sept. l.
Christiania today has population Of
over 100000 and an annual trade
to about $25,OOO,OOO While
Christiania formerly was principally a
market for lumber, matches, herring
and sardines, it now possesses large
factories and mills OF every descrip
ton.
The Norwegian club in Hamburg
was dedicated June Z. About $50
were in attendance The
club house is conveniently located Oh
Gerhof street and is modernly ap-
pointed in every respect.
The Norwegian American women of
New York have purchased a liberty
bell'' weighing 1000 pounds which
viii! be shipped to Norway in the near
future and placed at some conspicuous
place in Christiania.
The good women of Norway have
presented Premier Nicholson with
complete set Of silver ware with ap-
engravngs. The set is Of
beautiful design and was made to or
der in Paris.
Government Veterinarian Jacobsen
will pay visit TO the Chicago stock
yards during the latter part of this
summer with q view Of inspecting
meats which are shipped to Norway.