The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-05-22
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Monday Of this week was the ami.
versary Of Norways independence and
was celebrated in nearly every COM.
munity In the, United States where
people of Norwegian birth reside. ~ !.
In 1914 Norway shook off Denmarks
yoke, and on the 18th day of May of
that year a constitution was adopted
and the independence. of the nation
established, as Sweden recognized the
new constitution. - = "a.
Duluth Norwegians held a celebra-
ton yesterday afternoon In the Lin
coin Park pavilion. The weather was
ideal and many families had picnics
in the, park and went to the celebra-
ton in the afternoon. -
About every seat in the big build
ing was taken, and the audience ap-
plauded enthusiastically the Norweg-
ian airs given by talented singers.
and the Norwegian sentiments. ex-
pressed for the most part in that ton
que, by brilliant array of speakers.
John Hoffman was master of cere-
monies, and he delivered !he opening
significance of the celebration in the
remarks were followed by a stirring
patriotic number by the Normannia
male chorus, which had the arrange
charge.
Mayor Haven Speaks.
Mr.. Hoffman then introduced Mayor
Roland~D. Haven. The mayor paid
neat tribute to the Norwegian people,
referring to them as the finest type
of spatriots and a credit to Norway and
the United States, the land Of their
adoption.
"A patriotism such as. this insures
the prosperity and eminence of this
nation" said Mr.. Haven. 1T. is very
fitting and proper that there should be
celebrations Of this kind. There is
nothing that appeals more to mankind
than the tie of home. I trust. the
time will never come when any one Of
us forgets our home land. America is
so constituted that for mos: Of us our
patriotism must embrace two coun-
tries. There are very few, comparat-
lively in this section Of The country
who have not come from foreign
country or from other part Of the Uni
ted States.
1.-THE man who does not forget his
home town, his home ties and his
fatherland, wherever it ne, is the high
est type OF citizen" ..
The mayors address was followed
by another number. by the male chorus
and a violin solo by Oliver Colbent-
son. Both numbers were enthusiastic
ally received. = r. ..,>
Al. Rockne Of Zumbrota,. who was
speaker of the house Sof representa-
tives during the last session of the
state legislature" was to have been
the next speaker, but at the last NOM
ent he sent word that business made
1t impossible for him to be present.
Rev. H: X. Madsen, pastor Of the
First Norwegian-Danisl M. E. church
In the West End, was called upon to
take Mr.. Rockne's pla e on the pro-
gram, which he did most ably Mr..
Madsen recited an original poem on
Norway, which elected much applause.
Miss Alice Sjoselius sang a: solo,
Ole Bulls "Paa solen jeg SER" She
was obliged to respond 70 an encore.
The male chorus sang again, and Mr..
Colbentson gave another violin solo,
the. accompaniment being furnished
by Walter Smith. -
Prof. William Peterson Of the Augs-
berg Lutheran seminary, Minneapolis
was the pext speaker. Prof PETER
sons talk was upon tho significance
Of the seventeenth day. of May in Nor
wegian history; and the feelings Of
the Norwegians in this country upon
the date. ..'..
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Clarence B. Miller, member of con-
gress from his district, was the next
speaker. He spoke in glowing terms
OF the patriotism Of the Norwegian
people, and the place they have won
for themselves In the history of the
world. .~.., ,.-4&..r.t: -. -
The Scandinavian races, said the
speaker, had contributed greatly to the
cause of freedom and ltberal govern
ment. from the time Of the hardy Vik-
Ing up to the present da:e. He hand
ed bouquet to Senate. Knute Nelson.
whom he described as one If the cou
try's great stalwarts. continually in
the forefront Of the battle for indus
trial and political progress, and q
leader. in the fight for the real people
OF the country. I.>... 49,. -.
At the conclusion Of CONGRESSMAN
Miller's address, the male chorus con-
tr1buted another stirring chorus. and
the program concluded with the sing
ing Of America" by the entire audi
ence. There: will be 4 grand bali in
the Lincoln park pavilion in honor Of
the occasion. and tho vi1rino ey.,,,o,