Foreign Language Press Service

The prominent Norwegians celebrated King Haakon's coronation in the Bismarck Hotel on the 22nd of June. The guests gathered in the hotel's antechamber and greeted one another. At' nine o'clock the royally elegant banquet began. Pastor Bothne's beautiful coronation song was sung and

Midsommarfesten(Midsummer Festival), the great Swedish Holiday, was celebrated on Sunday, June 24, at Elliotts Park. Fifteen thousand gathered in a setting of natural beauty and enjoyed the most ideal summer weather as well as the enjoyable program that the Swedish National League had arrange

Swedish-American Day at the Swedish World's Fair looked, in the morning, as though it would be a fiasco made by the heavy rain that fell. The decorations for the day were designed by and installed under the personal supervision of a member of the Chicago Swedish colony, Miss Lisa Johannson. T

About 500 German ladies and gentlemen answered the call of the Chicago branch of the German American National League at the Auditorium, in order to celebrate German Day for the first time in Chicago's history. On account of the short time for preparation it was decided to have the celebration

In the circle of their many friends the Northwestside Turners celebrated yesterday the dedication of their newly renovated beautiful hall at California Avenue and Division Street. Turner Kettler, the first speaker, welcomed the guests in an address in which he expressed satisfaction that by a

Compatriots: Every civilized nation has its art and artists. When there is no art, there is no nation. The Lithuanians, too, have their art from ancient times; but who has ever seen Lithuanian art? The beautiful work of our artists is scattered among other nations

Friends of Charles J. Ryberg and wife gave a bancuet in Dania Hall, Nov. 17, on account of their silver wedding day. This popular couple has done a lot of work for Chicago-Danes. Mr. Ryberg was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, May 24, 1858. The father was a paint contractor and died in

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Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Ryberg gave a banquet in Dania Hall November 17, on the occasion of their silver wedding day. This popular couple has done a great deal of work for Chicago Danes. Mr. Ryberg was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, May 24, 1858. His father, a paint contrac

Friends of Charles J. Ryberg and wife gave a bancuet in Dania Hall, Nov. 17, on account of their silver wedding day. This popular couple has done a lot of work for Chicago-Danes. Mr. Ryberg was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, May 24, 1858. The father was a paint contractor and died in

In the name of all directors, of the Jewish Orphan's Home we extend many thanks to the Jewish public of Chicago for the interest they showed in attending the charity ball of the Marks Nathan Orphan's Home. We are convinced that a good many of you were not fortunate enough to take part in the

The Salvation Army arranged a "Scandinavian demonstration" last Thursday in the Swedish Mission Church at Orleans and Whiting Street. All the Scandinavian officers and soldiers in the Salvation Army in Chicago participated. Music was furnished by an orchestra, and its members appeared in nati

Ladies Aid Society of the Orphan's Home. The following is a report of the Ladies Aid Society concerning its disposition of the cash and clothes collected by the Orphan's Home. The second anniversary of our organization was on Dec. 23, last, on which date we turned over $3,

An outstanding festival was celebrated last Saturday here in Chicago, the Svea Society was celebrating its 50th anniversary. Svea Society was organized on January 22, 1857 and elected C. J. Stollerand as leader. He later was a general in the U.S.Army and secretary to Consul C.J.Sundell. The b

Heard and Seen. The heavy rain last night did not prevent the Hebrew Literary Society ball from being a great success. Mr. Max Schulman and his sister led the spectacular march (grand) of two hundred young couples. This was undoubtedly the most beautiful grand march the Jewish peopl

The bazaar which the B'nai Moses Synagogue at Paulina street, gave for the benefit of the congregation was a great success. Today, being the last day of the bazaar, we think it but right that the public should patronize it and help pay off the debts hanging over the Synagogue building.

The local branch of the German-American National Union held its yearly general meeting last night in the Schiller Building. The chairmanship was in the hands of President, Judge Max Eberhardt. All affiliated associations had sent their delegates. In his report the President emphasiz

P. 4 -- In a brilliant ceremony the newly-elected officials of the Chicago Greek community were installed last Sunday. The installation,which was witnessed by 3,500 people, took place in the Masonic Temple. A group of bands, headed by the Chicago Greek Philharmonic Society, made the building

The memory of John Peter Altgeld is still fresh in Chicago. In a meeting held yesterday he was celebrated as a man of the people, as a fighter for the rights of the masses against the powerful and rich capitalists, grafters and oppressors. Mayor Dunne, one of the speakers said: This is the fi

This Swedish Club held a bazaar, as announced, at Belmont Hall, last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Many pretty and valuable articles were sold for high prices; the undertaking netted about $600. Charles Halberg's painting, which he sent, brought $110. All of the money taken in will