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Show Swedes Plan Outing. Elaborate preparations are being made by the Norden Literary society for the Swedish excursion to Lagoon to be given by the society on Friday, June 24, in celebration of Midsummer day. Headed by the Norden band, members will parade through the principal streets of" the city en costume at 1 p. m., on the way to the trains which will carry them to the picnic grounds. Amusements Amuse-ments at the grounds will Include the Swedish maypole ceremonies, national dances, foot races, boat races and other sports. Special prizes will be given for the youngest child In attendance, attend-ance, as well as the oldest man and the oldest woman, and the heaviest and llghc-st Swedes. There will be a musical and literary programme In the pavilion at 5 p. m. and dancing will continue until midnight. Special trains will be run for the event. |