The Leif Ericson Monument
Scandia, Oct. 5, 1901
Just across from the pavilion on Humboldt Park an elevation of earth has been made and a large rock placed there on which the Leif Ericson statue will be set. Fifteen societies will participate in the parade this afternoon. The line of march will be, as follows:
From Scandia Hall, down Ohio Street to Sangamon Street, then to Grand Avenue, Center Street, Erie, Noble, Superior, Robey and Division Streets to Humboldt Park.
The following well-arranged program has been planned:
1. Music by the Northern Light Band.
2. Address by A. I. Elvis
23. Song--"Sangerhilsen" [Singer-regard].
The Norwegian Singers League.
4. Address by O.A. Thorp.
Dedication of the Monument.
5. Music by the Northern Light Band.
6. Presentation of the Monument to the West Park Commissioners by L. E. Olsen, President, Leif Erikson Monument Society.
7. Mr. Bangs, President of the West Park Board, officially receives the gift (sic).
8. Singing by Norwegian Singers League.
39. "America", sung by the audience, accompanied by Northern Light Band.