The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-21
THE CELEBRATION AT KEEL.
With Imperial Pomp and Ceremony
the Great Canal was Opened.
BY Southern Associated pross.

ana North seas was opened to com.
mercc TO day.
Long before tho hour set for tho
starting OF tho rGrade every available
space nlong tho river front WAS pre-.
empted by eager crowds, all anxious TO
see the Emperor, tho German princes
and the other royal personages, than
which larger gathering has never been
seen in this pnrt OF tho empire.
The scene. as tho Emperor and four
of his Oldest SONS drove along tho river
trout last evening to embark on tho
Imperial yacht l1ohcnZoliern, was one
to be long remembered.
Tho HoheuZollurn passad iuto the
western water gate Mt 3:Ij tins morn
ing. AS the Hohenzolern pnssod into
the canal IA salute WAS fired by "a park
OF artillery stationed IA little distance
from the entrance to tho lock, while
the soldiery, composed of cavalry. IN
fnntry, lInIng both bsuks, presen ted
arms.
The liohenzollern at i O'Clock cut
the thread which had been stretched
across the entrance TO the canal and
began her passage through to kiel, the
bands on shore playing national airs
suu the crowds cheering.
At 1880 o'clock last night everyone
who was expected to 60 through the
canal on tho American cruiser Marble
head WAC on bonrd that vessel, though
She did not leave her berth until tins
morning.
Among those on board were Admiral
Kirkland aud staff, Cupt. Evnus, Cnpt.
Shepard, the heutenapts, eunigns md
mnrlue officers from each ship of the
American squadron, the Rev. Mr..
Trip, chaplain OF the cruiser San
Francisco; MIR. Louis II. Moore.
representing the United prese, aud the
iieet surgeon ana fleet pnymaster. The
Mnrbiehead sailed slowly down the
l.lbe ana anchored at BruusbuttrI Mt Il
O'Clock awaiting ber turn To go into the
canal.
The Mhrblehnnd is very popular.
owing 10 the fact that her officers have
ahown every possible courtesy To visit.
ors, and she was cheered last evening
by the occupants OF hundreds OF steam
| and electric launches aud thousands of
people on shore.
At II 80 p. m. the Hohengollern was
IN sight OF the Holtenau locks at the
east end Of tho canal. The immense
crowd OF people who had assem- biei on
| the lioitennu FestplatZ TO witness the
spectacle set up mighty cheer us the
liz peiIhI Nacut was sighted.
At l2:i0 u!l of the ships in tho bav
fired an imperial salute. 1t was n
grand spectacle. On each side OF the
! lock was drawn up company of the
first foot gnards OF Potsdan, with u
band, and company of the Kaiserius,
| Easburg regiment, were lined in front
| .! the bGrbor Office.
The admirnls aud generals stood
| - b, Il
the section OF the lock. The harbor
WAS teeminG with pleasure boats of
every description, which swurmcd about
| the varships. the American vessels re-
ceiving Their full share of attention.
DISTRICT CONVENTION W.C.T.u.
The Work of the Various Unions
Reported
The Norfolk Diatrict Convention of
the w. G.. i. D., was held at Bayside
yesterday.
An early start was made from Nor.
folk by the delegates from this city in
large picnic wagons and private con
yeyances.
Tie trip was very pleasant and In
due time the delegates arrived at their
destination ready for work The con.
''''''''A '''' ''''i III i.hSEtLEE CIlrcD
aud the President Mrs. a. G. NJ ilcy
presided.
Address of welcome delivered bv
Miss Mary Odell, of Bayside. re
sponaed to by Mrs. NJ. l.. Webb, of
Norfolk Union. After the reading and
adoption Of minutes, regular reports
were listened to from the various
Unions.
The Flower Mission Dcpnrtnents
report showed that great liberalitv had
been manifested in caring for the sick
and the poor.
The Newport News Union reported
presenting 10 that town handsome
bronze Ice water fountain, which is an
ornament TO the city and blessing to
man aud beast.
Mrs. q. NJ. Thompson, in her i'm.
rressive manner, conducted devotional
exercises.
Diuuer was served at noon and the
afternoon session was given to the Nor
folk 4. /. Il. nnd tho young people of
Bnyside. The time passed nil too quickly
while tue Delegates enjoyed the recita.
tons, songs, etc. The delightfuI ser.
vlco was closed with temperance dox.
ology and benediction by the pastor.
Livery one felt that profitable and
dclighstnl day had been spent.
All Ne" shnpe. IA Yuchis.
Beantiful innll hats. all shapes in
chips and IeghOrDs n fulI lima ri y, III,