The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-07-12
imposing Parade in
Which Mighty Host Of
Norwegians Took Part
Reception to Secretary Of French Embassy and Other NOabes
Feature Of Day--Fargo Is in Gala Attire for the
Great Series Of Events

following that will be the oficial ban
quet to the French embassy
Noon Day Luncheon.
The noon-day luncheon that was
rendered the visitors in honor of the
secretary of the French embassy
Mons. G. MangTas, was an elaborate
affair, but on account Of the hour anc
the nearness of the time to the parade
IL was informal Mons. Mangras
occupied the seat Of honor and at his
right was President Page of the com-
mercial club. with Mayor Sweet on
the other side. There were a number
of ladies present, members of the COM
mittee and wives Of the committee
men. Among the other distinguished
guests from outside the city was Carl
r. Gray, president of the Great North
ern, and w. p. Kenney, traffic man
ager of the same road; Professor Oh
son of the University Of Wisconsin;
Mr.. Johnson, scandinavian represent
ative of the N. p. road: Congressman
Hanna, Secretary Stine OF the COM
mercial club, Olaf ]. Rowe, Norwegian
consul at Milwaukee,; Hon. II. Ben
deke, Norwegian consul at Grand
Forks; Olaf Ray of Chicago. who
represent the Sons of Norway at
and Is largely responsible for the
statue being presented to the United
State by that city. DIR. Hagen repre-
sened Moorhead.
Colonel Page welcomed the visitors
and announced that on account of the
hour, there would be no speaking.
The menu was q pleasant one. and
the luncheon of honor decided sue
cess.
The head lodge OF the sons OF Nor
way at a meeting this morning ap-
pointed the head trustees, @. L. El-
kin, Mayville; Hans Bugge, Bellin
game, Wash; and Olaf Ray Of Chi
cago, to represent the body at the
banquet this afternoon at the Masonic
temple. Mr.. Ray secured the third
prize at the unveiling at Rouen.
France, one year ago, for having the
best paper on Rollo.
Statue Placed.
During the night workmen employed
on building the platform for the speak
ers at the unveiling Of the statue Of
Rollo worked increasingly and those
who were engaged to place the pedestal
and statue in position were also at
tending to their duties, so that at
noon today the statue was in place. IL
came addressed to DR.. j. c. r. Char
est, secretary Of the Rollo association
Of Fargo.
It is a magnificent piece Of work,
larger by twice than any other statue
that has ever been erected in the city
Of Fargo. 1t is of heroic size, and Is
Of dark gray color and cast in bronze
II occupies a part of the Great North
ern park on the south side Of the little
park and faces the northwest. 1t re-
quired hard work to get the big statue
in position for it weighs nearly 1900
pounds.
Arrived Last Night.
M. Mangras, secretary Of the French
embassy. arrived in the city last night
from Washington, ID. c., and was es-
corted to the Metropole hotel by the
committee appointed for that purpose
and this morning O. ]. deLendrecie, DR..
Charest, Secretary Stine and many
others called and paid their respects
TO him. He stated Ambassador JUS
serand was unable to attend, as he
was called to France only a few days
ago He spoke very pleasantly of his
trip across the continent and through
an interpreter stated that he was sur
prised and delighted with the general
appearance of Fargo. M. Mangras has
been in this country little over
year and he expresses great admira-
tion for America and her people. He
talked in French to Messrs. de Lendre-
Gle and Charest and appeared to enjoy
their company very much. There are
several others here from neighboring
cities and towns and among them are
a number Of newspaper correspon-
dents.
The Banquet This Afternoon.
The official banquet will take place
this afternoon at o'clock and there
will be about 200 guests present. Al
most elaborate programme has been
prepared for the same at which the
following Will respond to toasts: Rev.
]. LaLonde, in French; Governor
Burke, in English; Rt Rev. Bishop
O'Reilly, Mons Mangras, Mayor La
vallee, Judge Amidon, DIR. Maurise
Dolt, Rev Father Liable, Congressman
Hanna, Mrs. w. F. Cushing, DIR. RI.
Fjelde, Hon. III. Bendeke, Bishop Cam
eron Mann