Morris tribune., 1911-03-03
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Norwegian farmers are commencing
to organize and are holding farmers
institutes. Last month several hun
dred farmers from the southwestern
part of the country attended farmers
convention at Stavanger and the meet
ing proved to be most enthusiastic
one. There were several lectures
given on the various branches and
methods of farming and all the farm
ers who attended found the convention
to be most instructive one. It is
now certain that similar conventions
will be held in the future, for the
Norwegian farmer has determined
that he is not going to take back
seat any longer. The farmers union
of Stavanger was organized with a
membership of fifty. The Farmers
Supply company decided to buy
property in Stavanger, which is to be
used as warehouse, the price agreed
upon being $4,000. 1t is only ques-
tion of time until similar organiza-
tions will be effected in all the farm
ing districts of the country.
The "Kapellmester" of the National
theater, Johan Halvorsen of Christi
ania, is busy writing the music for an
operetta, the text of which will be
supplied by Attorney Dybwad, who is
the husband of the famous Norwegian
actress, Madame Dybwad. The scene
will center around a modern North
polar expedition, which never reaches
the North pole. It is freely predicted
that when the operetta is completed
that it will prove to be an exceedingly
popular one and the papers have lib
orally advertised it already.
Olaf, the popular little crown prince,
is approaching his school years and
has for the time being been placed
under the tutelage of Miss Haldis
Bamhoff, who is graduate of the Chris
tiania university. The little prince is
now taking lessons in reading and
writing and has to apply himself very
diligently for at least two hours every
day. He is a bright little prince and
is easily the most popular member OF
Norway's royal family.
In 1908 the merchant marine of Ber-
gen ranked No 1, with a tonnage Of
6S,400, Christiania following with
tonnage of $4,000. But by Jan. last
year, Christiania had jumped to the
head of the column with a total tom
mage of All 1000, while Bergen had
only 100000 at that date. Figures
are not available for the past year,
but it is supposed that Christiania
has left her competitor still farther
to the rear.
Mrs. Brumwell Booth, niece of
General Booth, the leader of the Sal
vation Army, delivered an interesting
talk on the condition among the poor
and distressed in the Bergen cathe-
dral some time ago. She was given
the undivided attention of large and
audience and large col
lection was taken, the proceeds to be
given to the deserving poor of that
city.
At the end of the year 1910 there
were twenty-five paper mills in opera
ton throughout the country, produc-
ing over 27,000,000 crowns worth of
paper for the year. About 10 per
cent of the output remains in Norway
and the remainder is exported to for.
eign countries.
DR.. Sigurd Ibsen will assume editor
Ia1 charge of the Aftenposten March l.
This we'll known Norwegian politician !
and writer is certainly most valu-
able addition to the staff of the Aften- |
oosten.