The Swedish National Society has provided work for 708 persons, and financial aid for others during the month of May.

The committee for the Swedish Midsummer festival, to be held June 23, reported that the Swedish Ambassador to the United States, Herman L. F. Lagercrantz, promised to be present at the feast, and bring greetings from "Old Mother Svea." It was also reported that His Royal Highness, Prince Wilhelm, who will visit the Exhibition in Jamestown this summer, has accepted the invitation of the Society of visit Chicago, as the guest of the Society. It is expected that the Swedish-Americans in Chicago will give the prince a warm and hearty welcome.