The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-01
WELCOMED HONE.
The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough
at Blenheim.

LONDON. April l. i employed
special force OF reporters to-day. who
visited Woodstock 10 attend the fete for
the welcome of the Duke and Duchess OF
Marlborough to Blenhelm. The wealth
err was splendid and vast crowds ASSEM-
bled at oxford and Woostock stations
as the saloon special train passed.
The Duchess, as sirlish-looking as ever
wore a close-fitung paietot OF rich dark
green velvet and "A brown fur bow, and
"A glimpse OF yellow silk rope appeared
above the boa at her throat. She wore
a wide-brimmed hat of yellow straw,
trimmed with dark green silk and high
bunch black ostrich plumes.
1t may be OF interest 20 know that tn
Duke wore long black travelling coat,
with velvet turned-ba cuffs, silk hat.
light trousers, patent leather boots high
collar and a soft gray knotted scarf.
At oxford cheers were raised aa the
special engine entered. When the sa-
loon car appeared with the Duke and
Duchess there was much enthu-
siasm Both shook hands with the sta
ton master and some local celebrities
AMI leading railway officials. The public
was roped of, but waved hats ana
handkerchiefs, as did spectators at va
rious points as the train passed.
The glorious sunshine gave the land
scaDe a new aspect. a skylark being
heard as the train slowed into Woodstock.
The town was quite en- fete. lined from
end TO end with flags, arches and fes-
ICONS. AMI a blaze of color filled tho
windows. The thoroughfares were i'm
passable.
The Mayor and Town Clerk attended
in scarlet robes. wig and gown. and
warmly welcomed the happy pair. Pret-
~ childront presented bouquets, amid
the cheers OF a body OF scholars In
holiday dress. and vast concourse OF
spectators. The address was read In
the open air in the presence OF dense
crowd
The horses were removed from tho
ducal carriage and II was drawn through
the town by the populace. The Duchess
stood up once or twice to acknowledge
the ovation. Her fair. girlish figure was
the cynosure OF ali eyes
The procession through the town was
like a regal progress. Bands played
Home. Sweet Home" the fire brigade
and foresters, with f'riar Tuck, Robin
Hood and other characters in costume.
were on horseback. also the tenants OF
the estate. An escort OF yeomanry made
an imposg procession a mile long.
There was difficulty in clearing the
passage at the carriage entrance gate,
but cavalry divided the crowd. and the
north front OF tho palace was finally
reached.
Here several addresses were presented
and pointed illusions were made TO the
Amrican bride. which the Duchess heard
with dropping eyelashes. bushes. and
smiles Her fair figure made quite a
charming picture beneath the pile Of
Ionic columns. above a flight OF stairs
clearly defined against the sky.
Her eyes wandered drcamiy OF over
the vast territorial domain TO a distant
column Of Victory" H. memory Of the
Dukes great ancestor. Seen from the
step across the beautiful vista Of trees
and sward, the Duchess looked well,
proud and happy.
AT every alluslon made 10 the popu-
larity OF the young husband. the Duke
had a round OF handshaking. Loud APP
plause greeted the speech. In which he
moved I'D and down the steps 10 ad-
dress the various bodies represented.
In replying TO inquiries. he stated thar
he and his bride had enjoyed the tour.
The Duchess was much pleased by tho
reception. Tonight the Duke and Ouch
ess walked through Woodstock 10 see
the elaborate Examinations. fireworks and
festivities In the park Nearly 5000
guests were entertained at the palace
and grounds. Tho festivities lasted I'M
I'll an advanced hour.
1t Is reported the Prince of wales will
soon visit Blenheim.-Julian Ralph. In
Philadelphia Press.