The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-06-25
NORWAY.
ChFjstianta

Christiania.
The third anniversary Of Norway's
dissolution from Sweden was general
~ observed this year all over the coun-
try and especially at the Norwegian
capital. where King Haakon and
queen Maud participated in the festivi-
ties. "Childrens' Day. was also OBJ
served in connection with the ami
versary festivities and it is estimated
that over fifty thousand children par
t1clpated in the childrens' parade.
During the anniversary and children's
festivities there occurred something
which rather marred the days pro.
gram. In the parade there was a
taoleau representing the king and his
staff. This tableau seems to have Of
tended few Of the military guards,
who stopped the wagon and tore to
shreds the military uniform worn by
young woman, who was conspicu-
GUS figure in the group. People who
saw what happened attacked the
guards and chased them to the bar.
racks. In the evening when the even
ing papers had published what took
place, crowd Of several thousand PEG.
pie gathered to take revenge on the
guards who had thus insulted the
young woman. The barracks were sur.
rounded and bombarded by stones.
Mounted police broke up the crowd
several times, but it conferred again
and attacked the barracks more furi.
ously than before. Not until the fire
department arrived were the police au.
thorlt1es able to cope with the crowd,
but when cold streams Of water were
poured into it, it was not long before
it dispersed.
According to Aftenposten Christi.
ania) people residing at the Norwegian
capital are destined to see a great deal
of royalty this summer. The paper Is
authority for the statement that King
Edward and Queen Alexandra liked
Norway so we'll during their last visit
that they are to return for another
visit in August, coming in the queens
pleasure yacht. The Prince Of Wales
will also visit the city in the course
of the summer, and the Duke Of Fife
will sail into Christana tarbor in his
yacht: Chr;stiania also expects a visit
from the Danish crown prince and
Princess Alexandrine. Thus it will
be seen that Christiania is becoming a
summer mecca for royalty.
1n&~o~H To-
gian musician, during the past six
years has been playing at cafes in
Sweden together with a young girl,
Elsa Anderson. He wanted her to &C.
company him to Norway some time
ago. When the girl refused he shot
her in Gothenburg and then killed him.
self. The young lady was only nine
teen years old.
The complete works Of Henrik h.
sen have been published in English
by William Heinemann, Of London.
The translation has been done by
William Archer, who was a personal
friend of the late dramatist.
Christian Bjelland has been ap-
pointed Belgium consul in Sta1anger.
Mr.. Bjelland has been in the consul
for number Of years and is therefore
thoroughly equipped to fill the position.
The Maridalens Tourist hotel was
totally destroyed by fire last month.
The building was insured for $4,000
crowns and was the property of Hag.
bert Hansen, of Christiania.
The National theater has accepted
Mons Lies three act play entitled:
"Striman and His Wife, Critics say
that it is an excellent play and will
have a big run in Christiania.
Amadeus Nielsen, the landscape
painter, celebrated his SEVENTEEN
birthday May %. The famous old
painter still enjoys the best of health
and is busy every day.
The Methodists Of Norway will hold
their annual convention in Aalesund
during the month of August. About
five hundred delegates will be in at
tendance.
At Spitzbergen the ice still lies COM
pact for miles out from shore and
those who live in that vicinity enjoy
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