The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-08-06
NORWAY.
Christiania.

nshlng smack in England with which
ne said he wanted to cross the North
sea. He started out bravely, but when
he came out few miles, he en-.
countered a bunch of fishermen whom
nc begged to take pity on him and
bring him back to the English shore;
Which they did in consideration Of the
sum OF S.. It is foolhardy thing tc
start crossing the North sea in fish.
ing smack and Adventures would dc
well to think twice before they at.
tempt such a foolhardly Journey.
A Christiania dispatch states that
the women Of that city, who enjoy the
rights of suffrage, are trying to break
into the police force. They are at pres
cnt planning to secure places for two
OF their number, arguing that Il
women would be placed on the police
force that it would lend dignity to that
most delicate vocation and have a
moral influence which would be pro
ductive of much good. The Norwegian
women are progressive to say the least
Danish papers are enraged at Nor
Weglan newspapermen for expressing
themselves so freely regarding the Ice.
landic situation. They accuse their
Norwegian brethren of stirring up the
people of Iceland and uring them tc
organize a republic. A large number
of Norwegian papers have heavy sub.
scription lists in Iceland and they are
in a position to exert much influence
over the people of that island.
The crop outlook in the southern Sec
t1on of the country is very promising
and if weather conditions prove ia
vorable during the next month farm
ers will have a most excellent harvest.
The hay crop is bounteous one and
rye is in splendid condition. There
will also be an excellent oats and peta-
to crop.
DIR. Bugs, professor of theology, has
contributed an article to the press in
which he urges the revision Of the Nor
wegiaD hymn book, on the grounds that
the language used in that book is some
what antiquated, and because some OF
the hymns are lacking in poetic and
religious qualities.
King Edward has presented his
daughter, Queen Maud Of Norway,
with a beautiful bay saddle horse. It
is we'll known fact that thes Nor
wegian queen is fond of saddle horses
andzshe may often be seen riding about
the boulevards of the Norwegian cap
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The steamer ''Lofonten" started for
Greenland the other day with party
Of 100 German and Austrian tourists.
This is the first Greenland excursion
this season from Norway. In the par
ty are number of biologists and
men of science.
Great preparations have been under
way in Christiania for the reception of
the French president. The city has
been beautifully decorated and there
will be one gala affair succeeding the
other.
A number of English scientists ar
rived the other day with "Goldseeker''
in Rergan to confer with DR.. IIjort
regarding the methods used by deep
sea divers on the North sea.
r The seventh annual temperance con-
ference will be held in Christiania
Aug. SO. A large number of dele
gates will attend from all parts of the
country.
Consul Emil Worring of Kristiands-
snnd has donated 1000 crowns to diff
ferent gymnasiums throughout the
country.
The FRAN" and members of for
mer north polar expeditions will par
ticipate in the regatta at Cowes next
month.