The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-07-23
NORWAY.
ChrtstianiA

IN the 1eatn OF Jonas Lie Norway
has lost one of it's greatest novelists
His works are among the most popl'
lar in the country and it will be many
years before the country will see his
equal. He was born in Hougesund III
1888 and was for many years his faith
er's assistant in an official position il
the county where he was born. IN
1851 he was graduated from the Der
gen Latin school and it was about this
time that he discovered that he pos
sessed literary talent. In 1S62-64 he
published "Illustrerede Nyhedsblad,'
and from then on his literary reputa
tfon was established. Among the mos,
popular books that Lie published was
''Naar Sol gaar Ned" It was a goot
seller and brought the author a snus
sum of money. Lies funeral was held
in Fredriksvaern and was attended by
thousands Of people.
There is lots Of royalty in old Nor
way at present. Trondhjem, where
the scandinavian fisheries exhibition is
being held, is the point where they
seem to have gathered lately. Beside:
King Haakon and Queen Maud. there
were among the visitors Prince Kuni
yoshl of Jaan, the Duke and Duchess
Of Fife, Prince Andrew Of Greece and
his consort, and Emperor William O.,
Germany. The old historic city ha.
been full of tourists from all parts OF
the world besides thousands of visitors
from neighboring towns and cities. The
exhibition is successful one in every
respect.
Indications are that the salmon fish
ing is going to be very profitable af-
fair this year. Up to the middle OF
last month almost twice as much sal
mon has been exported from Norwa,
this year than last year up to the same
date. AS a consequence salt herring is
being sold for almost little or nothing
at Haugesund at present A barrel
goes for less than two crowns, which
is about the same as giving it away.
Those who bought fresh herring to sail
are going to lose heavily unless the
price goes up again.
According to recent statistics issued
by the Society of Household Economics
for Stavanger there was exported from
Stavanger "amt," or county, not less
than 100000 crowns worth of agr,.
cultural products in 1906 The egg ex
ports were the largest items, being val.
ned at S1,05S,SOO crowns, and is a good
illustration of the possibilities of The
egg industry, as we may call it, can be
brought to in Norway.
A landslide, which fortunately die
not cause any loss of life. occurred
in Nordang's valley last month. \
vast mass Of stone, sand and earth
poured into the valley, barricading The
public highway, so that it will bt
necessary to change the course of the
road altogether. It will cost in the
ne1ghborhood of about $4,000 crown.
to clear the road.
Bjornson returned from Italy last
month and is at present enjoying a rest
at his favorite Gausdal. Mr.. Biornson
will spend the remainder of the sum-
mer there. This fall he will complete
new novel, the name of which is be-
ing withheld from publication at pres
eDt.
The Christiania Students choru.
gave concert in Bergen week befor.
last. which proved very successful,
both from a musical and financial
standpoint. The concert netted over
1000 crowns and was attended by the
elite of Bergen.
A band composed of fifty Christiania
boys is furnishing the music at the
Trondhjem exhibition this month, The,
render excellent music and are prov.
ing great drawing card.
Ragna Foss, the popular prima don.
ma. has been engaged TO: next season
by the National theater. She is con.
s1dered Norway's leading prima donna
DENMARK.