Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
Wales WELCOMES BAYARD
A Warm Greeting From the
Heir to England's Throne.
HONORS FOR THE AMBASSADOR
Tho Recipientof Conspicuous
Social Courtesies.


LONDON, Feb. 3.-Ncry conspicuous
social courtesies were extended on
Thursday night TO Ambassador Bayard
and 10 the United States military at
taches in being the only foreigners In
vtted to the smoking concert of the
Honorable Artillery Company, on the
occasion of tho visit of the Prince of
Wales to the company's armory. The
cordially of the reception of the Ameri-
cans was also very marked.
In a social regime SO definite as is
that Of England all this may be ac-
cepted as exceedingly significant Of u
desire on the part of the Prince to show
his friendship for our country through
its official representative. As is we'll
known, no guest is ever invited to
meet the Prince Of Wales except, us is
generally the case, upon the Princes
own invitation, and never unless his
wishes have been consulted in advance.
A NOTABLE FUNCTION.
The incident has not yet found its
way into the London newspapers, but
have details from one of those present
This particular function was a very
notable one, because in appearance
there had been heretofore some friction
between the Prince and the former com
mandcr, the Duke of Portland, anu the
visit of the Prince on Thursday night
was the first for several years.
The Honorable Artillery Company is
the oldest military company in Great
Britain, having been incorporated in
1907, and it is differed by the most
fashionable men in the peerage The
captain-general is always the sovereign
when the sovereign is male; otherwise
the heir apparent holds that office. The
Earl of Denoigh is now the acting COM
mander.
A CONNECTION IN BOSTON.
The Honorable Artillery Company of
Boston has some connection with the
older English organization, and there
have been communications between the
two bodies. Doubtless to this fact was
due the especial courtesy extended to
the two Americans.
The armory was beautifully decor
ated. AT the end of the hall was the
stage, very thorough in its appoint.
ments. AT some distance from the stage
extending across the room, except for
narrow passage at either end, was long
table. In front of this table and facing
the stage were ranged seats, the central
one for the Prince of Wales, the others
for the most honored guests. Back of
the tables were seats for the members
corps and other guests. On the tables
were placed boxes of cigars and cigar.
cites and bottles of Scotch whisky and
mineral waters.
The Prince of Wales, accompanied by
Prince Louis of Battenburg, the Duke
OF Teck and the Princes suite; arrived
early.
HE WELCOMES MIR. BAYARD.
At II p. m, the officer at the door
called ont, snake way for the American
Ambassador" and Mr.. Bayard, leaning
on the arm of Colonel Ludlow, entered.
The Prince of Wales and all about him
Immediately rose, and the Prince ex.
tended both hands in cordial greeting as
Mr. Bayard approached and placed him
in the chair Immediately to his left,
Lord Denbigh occupying seat on the
right. Colonel Ludlow was given
place only three or four seats away.
The performers included Mile. Ire
belli, Miss Florence st. John, Hayden
Coffin, Leono Brough, and all the noted
stars of the music hall stage. Another
feature was an exhibition by the corps
Of halbert, exercise as practiced in 1916.
In the intervals between the numbers
the Prince of Wales conyerscd con.
stantly with Ambassador Bayard.
Supper was served at o'clock in the
morning, when Mr.. Bayard was given
seat ON the Princes right, with Lord
Denbigh on the left, Afterward, as the
company was separating, ard the Prince
was returning from the coat room, he
met Mr.. Bayard and Colonel Ludlow,
and halted the line while he bade them
very cordial good night.