The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-15
BEAUTIES AT THE
KINGS COURT
Many Charming Women Pre-
scented to Royalty at Fete.
GOWNS THAT WERE DREAMS
AND FLOWERS THAT MADE A
BOWER IN FAIRYLAND.

ONDON. March liking Edward
and Queen Alexandra tonight held
the first evening court of the new
reign. This function replaced the
drawing room, and was naturally very
brilliant The court was held in the
ball room Of Buckingham palace.
The beautiful spring weather Of the
past few days changed this afternoon
TO heavy dOwnpOUr. which continued
throughout the evening. and quite
spoiled, as far as the general public
were concerned, the spectacle of the
kings court.
In spite Of the binding rain, which
turned the roads 20 quagmires and hid
the entrance Of the palace in blurred
mist, the constant stream Of arriving
Carria yes was watched By a large
crowd which cheered most Loyalty when
their majesties, in a state coach and
escorted by officers of the Life Guards,
came along the Mall and passed into
the palace the guard of honor giving
the royal salute. and the GTenadiers'
band. stationed in the court yard, play
ing the national anthem. Their majes-
ties were bowling all along the route,
but in common with the occupants Of
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be recognized through the rain.
Once inside the palace, the contrast
was striking. Nothing so brilliant has
been seen since the early days of the
reign Of Queen Victoria. The blaze of
new electric lights, the scene Of flow
ers heaped along the corridors, the
glitter of ladies' Jewels and dresses and
the court uniforms made a memorable
and magnificent scene. King Edward s
private band played in a gallery Of the
pail room. where the court was held.
Their majesties stood simply and with
out dais. at one end of the room and
q few PAGES in front Of the royal cir
Gle which included the Prince and
Princess Of Wales, while further back
were ranged other royal persOnages.
The breast of King Edward was blaz-
ing with orders and stars, and he ap-
peared to be in the best Of health and
spirits.
Queen Alexandra wore a golden yell
low dress. embroidered with Irises.
Rows Of pearls hung from her neck,
and she wore a dainty diamond crown.
| The queen stood throughout the IA
/ tiguing CeTemOpv. graCiOusly smiling
+ The Princess O ,ales was attlTed ~
white and silve. ID the other prin-
/ eesses We're robed in white On one
/ side of their ~ jesties stood brilliant
group Of ambassadO-s and diplomats
and ladies displaying gorgeous dresses
: and Jewels. on the other side stood the
t members of the royal household. King
I Edward received the guests according
4 to precedence, and afterward moved
( freely among the brilliant company
An informal supper was served after
! the reception. and the court continued
until midnight
! Among the striking beauties present
/ were Lady Cythia Graham and Wis
/ countess Castlereagh- Lady Arthur
7 Butler, daughter of General AnsoT
+ Stager of the United States army, was
also noticeably pretty. With the ex-
ception of those presented there were
few young girls present Lady Strath-
coma presented Miss Twining OF cam
/ ada. The newly decorated dining room
/ which is most beautiful, was opened
/ for the first time this evening. A horse
/ shoe table was laden with gold plate
and pyramids of flowers.