The herald., 1895-06-12
CORONATION OF THE QUEEN
Formal Opening of the Vene=
tian Carnival
PICTURESQUE CEREMONIES
Thousands Of People Pay Respects to
Her Majesty
Santa Cruz Surrendered to Queen Anita and
Her Court-The Doge OF Venice
on Deck

SANTA CRUZ, June 1.-THE Vene-
tian carnival began today with the ar
rival of Queen Anita. The streets were
crowded from early morning and incom-
Ing trains added to the numbers. The
queens barge was met at the wharf by
the grand marshal and forty maids in
Venetian costumes. The queen took hei
seat in the temple with the maids OF
honor and body guard of young men.
The procession passed under the Rlalto
bridge to the carnival arena. 1t was a
picturesque sight when the queen took
her seat on the throne, with her maids,
the guard marshal and aides surround in
her. On one side was San Lorenzo river
with gondolas on its surface. On the
other side were the carnival floats. Sem
ator Burke. doge of Venetian Santa Cruz.
delivered an address of welcome. Mayor
Effey presented the queen with the gol-
den key of the city. In accepting the key
the young queen made a little speech.
Then her prime minister reaa her formal
address to the citizens. Mrs. W. ID. Ilar-
lam read peom to the queen. written
by DR.. c. w. Doyle, entitled Masoue of
Rose. After the coronation the queen
held reception from the throne.
This morning carrier pigeons were let
loose for San Francisco with messages
and one from the throne, carrying the
queen s photograph.
The coronation ceremonies of Queen
Anita this afternoon were witnessed by
Q large crowd. In the procession which
escorted the queen from the wharf to the
throne were Director General Smith and
wife in a flower covered Victoria. The
harness of the horse was of white silk,
and the coachman was attired in a cos
tune of like color.
After the coronation ceremonies the
prime minister announced that Queen
Anita would deign to receive her subjects
Then men and women, old aid Young the
youth and the beauty of the city, ascend
ed the throne to pay their respects to her
majesty. Some went down on bended
knee, while Others merely bowed their
heads. The queen, surrounded by her
maids of honor ana the doge of Venice
in his magnificent robes of state, and the
flower girls formed a pretty picture. The
steps leading to the throne were guarded
by knights with drawn swords. While
the ceremonies were being performed
bands of music played.
After the reception at the area was
over the procession reformed and marched
up Pacific avenue to the lower plaza.
The sidewalks balconies and porches
were crowded with people who cheered
the queen. Director General Smith and
wife, who have done much TO make the
carnival a success. also came in for
share of the applause. At the lower plaza
the procession was dismissed, after which
the queen held reception in the Pacific
Ocean house.
1t is estimated that about 5000 people
paid their respects to her. This evening
there was concert at the pavilion,
which WAS listened to by large audi
ence.
A telegram has been received stating
that the Olympia, with the naval battal
ion, will be here tomorrow. The battal-
ion will be received by the Santa Cruz
naval reserves. Tomorrow there will be
floral parade followed by battle of
flowers. In the evening the water car
nival and fireworks will take place. The
police today arrested two pickpockets,
who were operating in the crowd.