The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-09-03

had followed It. Detroit post G. "A. r.,
5paid the newspapers the compliment Of "a
serenade by the Fort Smelling band, the
post marched around to the different Of
fees with the band, followed by large
crowd of spectators.
Inc decorations are greatly admired by
the visitors, the search light and the col
ored lights on many Of the buildings being
objects OF especial interest
The Relief Corps Entertains.
The scene in the senate chamber of the
capitol last night, where the Woman's Re-
lief Corps. department of Minnesota, re-
ceived the members of the Grand Army,
the Sons and Daughters of Veterans and
the visiting members Of their own order,
was an interesting and memorable enc.
The story of the Woman's Relief Corps is
one that commands the respect and admi-
ration OF the public. Formed, as it is, for
the purpose Of assisting the veterans of
the war In any way and every way, it has
come to be quite identified with the Grand
Army In all its work, and has been recog-
nlzed by that organization as an efficient
ally. The reception last night was an APP
propriate event for the first night of the
encampment end the crowded halls and
chambers of the state capitol bore witness
to the fact that it's Importance was apprc-
ciated by the guests.
The brilliant decorations in the rotunda
and corridors of the capitol made an ef-
teot1ve introduction to the senate cham
Der, and military band stationed in the
upper hall added to the gayety Of the oc-
casion. Inside the senate chamber were
the ever present red, white and blue,
artlstically arranged and supplemented by
palms and by the gay banners of the diff
ferent corps. The beautiful state flag, made
Tor the worlds fair. occupied prominent
place. The portrait of the late Mrs. Mary
Starkweather, second president of the de-
partment of Minnesota, who died two years
13on SyUo N.
sons Mandolin orchestra was in the place
usually allotted to the dignifed president
of the senate. and contributed delightful
programme OF music, including some patri
otto airs. The receiving committee, at the
right Of the doorway, were in reception
costume, the guests nearly all being. in
street Dress
Minneapolis Big Time.
With imposing and stately ceremonies
the king and queen Of the carnival were
crowned with truly regal pomp and splendor
at the exposition building in the presence
Of vast multitude of their faithful sub
jects last evening.
Promptly at Z o'clock the doors of that
vast auditorium We're thrown wide open
and those who were late failed to secure
seats. Over 1000 tickets had been disposed
OF before the close of the sale last even
ing, and all day the sellers were busy as
bees handing out the bits Of pasteboard
that entitled the holders to participate in
the gorgeous festivities.
In the morning the royal jewels Of the
beautiful queen Of the carnival were placed
In the hands Of the keeper Of the jewels
and were presented to her majesty, Helen
Glare Pratt this evening in the presence
of her assembled subjects. They are Il
handsome solitaire diamond ring and a
magnificent brooch set with pearls. The
latter is particularly appropriate as being
emblematical both Of her regal estate and
her position as queen consort. Each Of
the unsuccessful candidates for queen were
also remembered with a handsome brooch.
While the doors Of the exposition were
not thrown open till I, o'clock. the par
Elephants in the pageant reported promptly
at $50 at the entrance Of the building
fronting on the river and cvsrything was
ready at the appointed time.
Another Of the important features of the
ceremonies attendant the coronation was
the comforting of titles of high degree upon
about 200 ladies and gentlemen of the
realm who will form portion ct the royal
retinue. Over 600 persons appeared In the
coronation spectacle, i2:' alone being in the
royal procession, ans; the affair was by
far the most brilliant ana gorgeous that
has ever occurred in the Twin Cities.
Thousands Of Knights Of I'ythias are now
at Camp Yale.