Lögberg-Heimskringla - 24.05.1985, Blaðsíða 8

8-WINNIPEG, FÖSTUDAGUR 24. MAÍ 1985
Last Journey | Icelandic Content
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group of armed men that seemed to
have risen from the fire.
Jon stared in speechless and
blissful astonishment. His eyes suck-
ed every color and his ears filled with
every sound. The men were in full ar-
mour . . . The golden helmets gleam-
ed in competition with the spears,
and the shields glittered with a
bloody luster while facial features
emerged clear-cut from a white light.
Jon of Mula was overwhelmed by
curiosity and courage. This was most
blessedly fortunate. But at the mo-
ment of blessedness he felt his body
crushed to the earth by an iron hand.
He knew them all ... had, as it
were, so often seen them in dreams,
and his heart beat disturbingly and
violently when they came near.
A tall blond giant with a noble car-
riage and handsome and virile
features walked at the front. He car-
ried his head high, as though no guilt
had caused his heart to become
heavy, but his deep blue eyes were
full of sadness and rested on the land,
as with one who takes his leave for
the first time.
The man's gleaming halberd rose
above his shoulder and reflected the
fire in the sky as he walked past.
"I greet Gunnar of Hlidarend!" Jon
sighed, and he allowed his gaze to
linger with a child's admiration.
Then an old grey haired man of
medium build with a high forehead,
hushy eyebrows and noble, thought-
ful features came forward. The old
man gazed about the world's room
with a pondering look, as though his
throughts were far away. His wife
walked at his side, as tall and master-
ful as a Valkyrie, with a wreath of
fire about the high held head.
"I greet Njal and Bergthora!" Jon
sighed in torment.
But see there! A man who stood
taller than any other walked behind
Njal and Bergthora. His face was lean
and ugly. His raven hair flaired in the
wind and his eyes shone as glowing
coals above a scornful, gruesome
smile that bared keen and car-
nivorous teeth.
Then the man rose a powerful
hewing axe to his shoulder, and its
edge glistened like a falcon's eye.
It was as though this sight shot a
wave of fire through Jon of Mula’s
body, and his soul became helpless-
ly absorbed by the wild and glowing
eyes of the man.
"I greet Skarp-hedin," cried the old
and courageous man as he gathered
his strength to leap. "Now shall
Store-Kolur get a warm joust!"
But at that same moment lighten-
ing struck in the distance and
thunder rolled in the darkness. Then
everything became still . . . still.
And Jon of Mula sank lifeless to
the ground. The evening sun cast a
mild glow over his face as his glazed
eyes stared to the heaven's
unfathomable blue. The axe glisten-
ed in his hand, and a laugh competed
with the stiffened smile upon his lips
as he left the room of the world.
Below him, Jon of Mula's blessed
homeland nestled in the evening
glow, lonely and peaceful — the
sleeping and beautiful dream of a
thousand years had not been
broken . . .
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Editorial
Many have approached yours tru-
ly and wondered why so little is
published in Lögberg-Heimskringla
from Icelanders living in the States.
These quite correctly point out that
Lögberg-Heimskringla is a North
American Icelandic weekly, suppos-
ed to serve all Icelanders on this
continent.
Large Icelandic organizations exist
in the U.S. and promote and support
Icelandic culture and heritage the
best they can. In this week's issue a
letter and two articles from
Icelanders in the States are pub-
lished.
From Minneapolis we find a very
interesting article on the Hekla Club
which recently celebrated its 60th
birthday.
And LaDonna Breidfjord
Backmeyer comments on Prof. Salli
Sigurdson arguments which were
presented at the Icelandic National
League's Convention and published
in L.-H. not so long ago. Her letter
leaves no doubt that Icelanders in the
States, just like Canadian Icelanders
care about their heritage and culture.
Scholarships Offered
Canada Iceland Foundation
We invite students of Icelandic or part-Icelandic descent to apply for
the following scholarships which are offered or processed by The
Canada Iceland Foundation.
EMILIA PALMASON STUDENT AID FUND
Two awards of $500.00 each to be given in 1985. The recípients must
be of good moral character, Icelandic descent, college calibre and
primarily in need of help to continue their studies in high school, college
or at University level. They are asked to sign a pledge that "somewhere
along the highway of life” they will try to provide comparable help
to another needy student. Closing date for applications June 30th.
THORVALDSON SCHOLARSHIP
One scholarship of $500.00 to be awarded in 1985. This annual
scholarship will be awarded to a student in University or proceeding
into a University in Canada or the United States. The recipient must
demonstrate financial need and high scholastic ability. Closing date for
applications Sept. 15.
EINAR PALL & INGIBJORG JONSSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
One scholarship of $500.00 to be awarded in 1985. Award to be
determined by academic standing and leadership qualities. To be of-
fered to a High School graduate proceeding to a Canadian University
or the University of Iceland. Closing date for applications Sept. 15.
THE CANADIAN ICELAND FOUNDATION SCHOLARSIHP
One scholarship of $500.00 to be awarded in 1985. Award to be
determined by academic standing and leadership qualities. To be
offered to a University student studying towards a degree in any
Canadian University. Closing date for applications Sept. 15.
The GUNNAR SIMUNDSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
One scholarship of $300.00 to be awarded annually. This scholarship
will be awarded to a student enrolled in a Canadian university who
demonstrates high scholastic ability and financial need. Closing date
for applications Sept. 15.
Students wishing to apply are asked to submit applications with
supporting documents indicating scholarship applied for. Information
and application forms are available by telephoning 475-8064 or
contacting:
CANADA ICELAND FOUNDATION
Application forms may c/o Mrs. P.H. Westdal, Secretary
also be picked up at 40 Garnet Bay
Lögberg-Heimskringla office Winnipeg, MB. R3T 0L6
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Hopefully, we will hear more from
our friends down south.
Finally we should hope that articles
and news will reach us from the
many Icelandic settlements in North
Dakota. As is well known hundreds
of Icelanders made that state their
home.
MESSUBOÐ
Fyrsta Lúterska
Kirkja
JOHN V. ARVIDSON
PASTOR
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by Sunday School & coffee hour.