Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-07-06
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ing 30 move towards the Trocadero,
where. during the day, they were sta
toned Gnstead II making part Of pro-
eession), taking the place Of police. and
forming hsman fence all the distance
nom the Trocadero steps, where the royal
party were to come out TO the grand en-
trance Of the main building, thus holding
the crowd entirely away from the open
space between the two great buildings.
The day was real April day, of show
ers, and the rain came pelting down at
the most unpropitious times, without re-
spect to persons.
About one O'Clock the grand cortege
approached the Trocadero, and each state
carriage being preceded by a double
phalanx of cavalry teach rider in full
body armor) coming at full tilt. The ef-
feet was very fine.
Madame Mcmahon came first with sew
eral ladies and stood in position to re-
ceive the guests. Then came the mag
ni6ccnt turnouts, rich in heavy cloth Of
gold lace, gaiIy-dressed footmen and
drivers, four on each carriage, and mag.
niicently caparisoncd horses. The four
horses Of the Prince of Wales, with gold
mounted harnesses, the red and gold foot
men and the English carriage of the
finest workmanship, was probably the
grandest OF all; but the whole scene was
grand. The young Prince of Austria had
IN entire equipment of white, carriage
decorations and uniforms. As each new
arrival appeared, bugle was sounded,
ana the bani near the entrance played
the national air of the country repre-
sentcd. tn. I'd was large party of Chi
ncse Official, and all in the full costume
of the country; and besides the Princes
mentioned we're the Duke d'Aosta, Don
Francis dc Assises, Prince of Denmark,
Henry Of Holland and the Queen Of Hol-
land, the Dukes of Manchester and Suth-
erland, and several Oriental dignitaries
whose names do not appear.
The Royal party having all assembled
In very richly ornamented gallery
thrown out from the front of the Tro.
eadero palace over the grand fountains,
the short ceremony of official opening of
the exposition took place, and at a signal
all the fountains were started. The can
NON at the Invalides and at Mont Vale
rian gave salute of 101 guns; the flags
Of all nations were hoisted, and the bands
played the national airs. Then passing
near my position, the royal party came
out from the TrocaderO to march in pro.
cession (the ladies returning to their car
riages); but no sooner had they started
out than smart. shower began to de.
scend upon their devoted heads, and all
order was impossible, so that it was rath-
er pell nell stampede of royalty than
dignifed walk through pleasure
grounds.
A short time afterwards, when going
with the crowd up into the royal circle.
I found myself seated between the French
and English Ministers, Mr.. John Welsh
and General Noyes; they told me that
they started to lead the procession, with
Mcmahon and the Prince of Wales, but
seeing that there was to be NO order or
dignity to it, thought best to avoid the
sain. Mr.. Welsh is the same genial, kind
gentleman We learned to appreciate at
Philadelphia in 10; and Mr.. Moves is.
With his cultivated and interesting wife.
filing the post of honor here in manner
which none can complain Of simple and
ssasssming-yet maintaining . dignity
nseesssry for the position.
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