The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-08
Entertained at Luncheon BY the Fair
Association.
BANQUET AT FLORENCE HOTEL
Brilliant Reception to Mrs. Schley and
Miss Letterman at Residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearson-The De-
parture This Morning.

The popular demonstration in honor of
Admiral Schley, which began Monday upon
his arrival in the city, was continued yes
terday with unabated enthusiasm.
The distinguished visitor was made to feel
that the people of Alabama were not lack
ing in patriotism and appreciation of those
qualities in men which make them heroes.
The incoming trains were loaded to the
guards and by 8 o'clock, one hour before
the grand military and civic parade, the
streets were crowded.
Admiral Schley was up at an early hour
yesterday morning and took breakfast with
Mrs. Schley and Miss Letterman at the
Morris cafe.
After breakfast the admiral attired h im-
self in his uniform and repaired to the par
lor of the hotel, where a short reception
was held
Shortly before 10 o'clock Governor john
ston called and was introduced to Admiral
Schley and engaged him in conversation
for a few minutes They were constantly
streams of callers which did not cease until
the departure of the party for the fair
grounds.
Admiral Schley said he was feeling very
well after a night of restful sleep.
At II o'clock the admiral, escorted by
Governor Johnston, Mayor Drennen, Chair
man White and other members Of the en-
tertainment committee went down to the
Nineteenth street entrance to the hotel,
where carriages We're in waiting to take
them to the fair grounds.
Admiral Schley, Governor Johnston and
Mayor Drennen got in the first carriage,
which was drawn by four spirited horses
The carriage was driven into First avenue.
where the military and civic organizations
had formed preparatory to marching to the
fair grounds AS the admiral emerged from
the hotel he was given
Hundre,'s pas ma 9 bowed themselves
throues + ckcd crowd in the
effort to ~ ! = i-- of the distinguish
ed vsto .,uf VT nope of grasping
him b. :he sand TIE greatest difficulty
was exfeeienced IN for ing an open way for
the carriages
The adnisa S carriage turned into First
avenue and under the escort of Troop D,
Captain Mo-son commanding, headed the
parade which proceeded in the direction OF
Twenty-first street. At Twenty-hrst street
the professor crossed over to Second ave-
nue. and down Second avenue to Nineteenth
street, out Nineteenth street to Firth ave-
nue.. thence to the fair grounds.
The greatest enthusiasm was mana1eseeo
at every point along the route. Inc peope
xalled themselves hoarse cheering for .he
prsat naval hero. The admiral rode sew
eral blocks barheaded, bowling to the rl3ht
and left in Acknowledgement OF this COM
pliment.
The Parade
the parade formed as follows:
Mounted police.
Troop d.
Colonel Tom o. Smith and staff
Pratt City band.
General Clark and Adjutant General
Brandon.
Governors staff.
Battalion of Alabama National Guard.
Howard college cadets.
Wylam band
Battalion Alabama national guard.
Artillery.
Troop d.
Spanish American war veterans.
Confederate Veterans.
Italian society
Mrs Schley Miss Letterman, number Of
Birmingham ladies and members of the
entertainment committee went in advance
of the procession to the fair grounds
Ceremonies at the Grounds
Arriving at the fair grounds. Admiral
Schley was escorted to the band stand
where he was officially introduced to Gov