The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-09-28
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+ cenlum appeared TWO Of the maids fl
waiting OF the court Of honor. These
marched with the measured step Of the
march until they stood facing each other
4 on opposite sides Of the throne dais. Then
followed IN pairs the rest Of the maids OF
honor until the Two lines stretched along
from the throne 10 the front OF the stage
The ladies Of honor were. Misses Daisy
Lynch Jetta Campbell, Jessie Kendall,
Anna Brown, Bird Gilmore. Della Car
land, Catalina Mason, Geneva JOcelyn,
Katie JEuzerman and SaIlie Ross. after
al maids IN waiting were arranged. the
master OF ceremonies, Col Ihos. g. Fitch
and her majesty s prime minister Hon A.
G. JObes appeared from the south entrance
TO the stage and marched 10 the throne
Then came the crown bearer. Master Da-
vid Walker. bearing the crown, which was
OF pearls and briLiantS. On 2 satin cush-
ion Of red, white and blue. Behind him
came the little Misses Catherine Brooks
and Constance Smythe, as flower pages
and in their dresses they bore roses whose
petals they lsvishly scattered before The
approaching queen Amid Wild fan
fare Of music announced by the exciting
biare Of the trumpet and bathed ia d
food of changing light Of delicate tints
and dainty hues came the stately queen as
yet uncrOwned- With all the grace Of du-
cal training; with the natural stateliness
DA Nl.ll--l4 refinement anu LA4E LlNlAlAL-
and ma1estic carriage Of royal breeding
she smilingly walked across the stadium
TO her seat OF honor and no queen in al
her Orienal splendOr and coluptuous ease
and grace ever more naturally bore her
h0nors nor lightly carried her regal parts.
Master sam Garst carried her majesty
fan and handkerchief bag and Master
VIM. TorringtOn acted as train bearer
At the throne ali remained standing as
the prime minister assisted his queen 10
mount the throne steps. three in number
and surmouuted by beautiful drzperies IN
white caught FAR above the throne apex
Again the trumpet sounded through the
vast ampitheater and the court was seat
ed Then the master OF ceremonies brief
ly addressed the subjects Of the queen
saying in part. From tine long past il
has been the custom OF all peoples Of al
races to crown their rulers with ceremOn-
les OF richness and celebrations Of JOY.
And ID is not at all necessary for the line
OF succession 70 be OF the male line We
have brilliant examples Of history where
famed and noble ladies' have worthily
worn the title OF queen. This great city
for one week win he ruled by a fair and
distinguished daughter OF the populace, /
chosen by popular vote. and ii is my IN
feigned and JOYOUS pleasure tnis night TO
place this bejewelled crown on the brow
OF the fairest daughter of the fairsst city
III the La4GEHA 1tdA- lA AAA- r1L AtAtA VA
which the sun beams. Bending low her
stately head the lovely queen received
from his hands the sparkling and giisten-
ing crowns OF jewels and pearls and over
that marble brow il brilliantly glittered
as though 70 cast q halo over the breath
ing. trembling, triumphant form which
supported il. Again the trumpet spoke
forth the announcement and then Prime
Minister A. c. JObes stepped forth and
in behalf OF her majesty sent forth greet /
iIgs 10 al her subjects and thanks 70 all .
de solemnly sent out her imperial man
date that for one week business cease and
gsyety and Joy reign. That the merchant
leave his counter. the farmer his pillow and
The professional man his desk and mingle
In one grand jubilee He also said the
queens heart was touched with the afflic- .
tio1s of all those Of her subjects in dis
tress. and admouished they cast their
burdens upon Wichita for she would sus-
tain them And while she ordered the
keepers OF the peace and protection 70 use i
an cautioln she likewise urged that after
the 10Y those Of the city, even reluctantly
should return 10 their duties and again T.
assume their daily occupations, and re-
speCtive pursuits. Then she thanked all F
present for their enthusiastic welcome. .
and the orchestra struck up star
Spansled Banner and after the bUgle
call the troops fred the salute OF welcome .
3
the p0up Of the ceremony was over
The costumes and regaIa OF the queen .
and her maids were rich and royal q a 4
degree never before seen in this far west T.
ern domain. There was @ degree Of rare .
and exquisite s1icn5or as Wei as besuti- F
fuI color and alt elects The coronatic- .
robe ~ her majesty was OF Duchess satin .
with q berthe cascade of rare Duchess
lace bespanEied with pearls and gold. The .
collar was the style de Medeci erlbroide-- .
magnificent string ~ pearls formed the .
necklace about the finely formed throat.
The ornaments were diamonds ard pearls.
and the front panel Of the Eovn was of
% the elbows only an5 the cuffs were II
lace and pearls The whole gown was
made IN tucks and the effect was 0f rich
ness and blending loveliuess. She carried /
q handsome feather fan and a hardker-
chief case Of satin ard pearls
an those taking psrt aid their respective
parts IN q manner n win distinction for
their uaturalusss ard ease and there vas
no friction no Jar. With an the ponp and f
regal spIendor % an Oriental furctiou ara f
rhe elegance and finish If Medical Eraud-
eur. and the perfect accord ~ all the set
tings and unities. the ceremony last even
irg was one long 70 he remembered hv
the vast thro1E gathered ta 10 her eheis-
ance. Beautiful she appeared, lovely in
her efrIish grace 0leerlv III her simple
dignity and right ROYAL in che glance ~
her snarklinE ewes The city extends
tnei- humble che,iierce 70 her and rish-
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