The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-25
Who Visited the Banquet Halls md
Spoke Kindly to the Deni-
zeEas of the SIums.
MANY AFFECTING SCENES
CLOSE OF THE JUBILEE FETEs SO
FAR AS LONDON is CONCERNED.
IlIuminations at Windsor Castle
British and Foreign AdmiraIs Re-
ceived by Her Majesty.

LONDON, June A.-So far as the London
public is concerned the diamond jubilee
fetes are virtually ended. Some illumina.
lions will be continued until the end of the
week, but many, together with the decora-
lions, are already being dismantled The
feature of the fetes to-day was the enter
tainment of the poor by the Princess of
Wales. About three thousands denizens of
the slums were sumptuousIy fed at the
various centers. The princess, accompanied
by the Prince of Wales Princess Victoria
of Wales and Prince and Princess Charles
of Denmark, visited the principal halls
where the feasts were given The places
visited by the royal party were the Peo-
pies Palace, in the east end of London:
the Central Hall, Holbern, and the Yves
Ieyar schoolhouse, at Clerkenwell. At the
Ies Palace the royal visitors were re-
ceived by the lord mayor, Sir George
Faudel-Phillips, and the lady mayoress.
The guests there consisted of a thousand
ragged children. After the national anthem
had been sung the children were served
with good feast of roast beef potatoes,
pies, tarts, blanc mango, jellies, apples.
oranges and ice cream. The fare at the
other places was the same. The Princess
Of Wales and her party received an ovation
everywhere.
The children at the Peoples Palace were
all cripples. They were wheeled in bath
chairs, limped on crutches into the banquet
han or were carried in. As soon as the
royal party reached the platform two little
cripples presented bouquets of flowers to
the Princess of Wales and to the lady
mayoress The scene was an affecting one,
and nearly all eyes became moist at the
sight Of so many little sufferers. The
Prince of Wales in behalf OF the princess
expressed the pleasure which it afforded
them in being able to bring some degree OF
happiness to the children He called for
cheers for the Queen, which were heartily
given. The members of the royal party
then made tour of the hall, and before
ginger ale which had been served to one
of the little cripples and emptied it to the
health of the children.
At the Central Hall, Holbern l. 700 people
young and old, partook of the banquet
served; As soon as the royal party entered
the hall the food was apparently forgotten.
All present stood, and cheer after cheer
shook the building. On making a tour of
the room the Princess of Wales turned to
an old lrishwoman and expressed the hope
that she had partaken of a good dinner. To
TINS the old woman replied, God bless you,
dear and patted the princess on the Shout
der The members of the royal party shook
hands with and spoke encouraging words
TO many ragged waits. The same scenes
were witnessed at CleTkenwel
This has emphatically been the Princess
OF Wales's day, and her idol of giving
treat to the poor has been crowned with
received with enthusiasm. The day was
very not, and the princess wore simple
white muslin dress AT the Peoples Palace
the princess herself made the first block
of ice cream with a patent freezer, to the
delight of the children. At various adults
teasts ii was at first decided not to allow
beer to be served. but the lady mayoress
interceded and all present had reason
able allowance" The Princess of Wales
quested the lord mayor to deliver mes
sage to the diners. as follows:
Although L am unfortunately unable to
be present Ill the dinners my
I shall be with them in spirit Hoping that
they will enjoy themselves and give three
PRINCESS OF WALES"
On behalf of her Majesty the Prince and
Princess of Wales gave a reception this
evening at buckingham Palace. The oc-
CaSlOn was one of unprecedented brilliancy,
ing all the special jubilee visitors and the
admirals, captains and officers from Spit
mead. An enormous crowd watched the ar
rivals at the palace, while the streets con-
Xerging there were filled with carriages.
The ballroom scene was one of dazzling
splendor. The guests promenaded through
the gorgeous saloons of the palace while
the bands played dance music. Among those
present were the Duke and Duchess of
York, the Duke and Duchess of Coburg,
the Duke and Duchess of Fife and the Duke
special envoy MIR. Whitelaw Reid, Rear
Admiral Miller United States navy. General
Nelson A. Miles, United States army, and
their STATS went TO the ball in body from
Mr.. Reid's house on Carlton House terrace.
The very oppressive heat of the day was
followed this evening by a sudden wind
ana heavy thunderstorm, which have done
much damage in various parts of the coun-
try. The heavy rain has thoroughly soaked
the remaining decora tons here, while there
have been floods along the Thames valley,
and roofs and SteepleS have been damaged
and trees destroyed. At Norwich two men
were killed by lightning.