The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-27
THE PRESS BANQUET.

''lA- V1GOO bAiNNllIE
Prince Henry dincd tonight with 1000
Of the men who make American news.
papers. He was the special guest OF Her
man Rlddcr. proprietor OF tho New York
stats Zeitng, who gathered az his table
a majority OF che leading figures Ia Amer
lean journalism. The dinner was given
IN tine handsome ballroom of the Waldorf
Astoria hotel. but that immense anartmcut
was not large enough to accommodate the
newspaper guests and the Astor gallery
was also used
The two rooms were splcndidlv dcco.
rated Mr.. Ridder and the special guests
sat ut elevated table above which were
tie American and German Aags. About thcis
was tho Prussian eagle done in lncandes
cont lights. As the diners took their places
the ladies' OF many Of the party appeared
In the boxes which wall the room. pruce
Henry attended 10y the members Of his
suite, drove TO the hotel under escort ~
cavalry and mounted policemen The de.
monNratlou IN the streets leading 10 the
hotel was the most cordial or amy $50 far
marked since Prince Henry's appearance
in public. Great crowds Hncd the way and
pressed against police guards that had
been thrown around the Tbirty-thlrd street
entrance to the hotel rhcy chocrcd when
tho prince cnmc IN sight aud be frequently
lAs"d his hand to MS ear Ia ACKNOWLEDGE.
ment Of the demonstrations 1ha prince
reached tho hotel az $50 O'Clock and was
received 10y Mr. Rddcr There was great
cheer rs the prince appeared Ia the hanout
hall and another when he took his place
at the side Of Mr.. Biddcr ut the special
table
As the prince took his seat the electric
light was flashed into the rmssian eagle
above him on tho southern wall aud the
power was also Increased In every one Of
the 300 ineandcsccnt llghts that surncd
in the room, Il gave special brilllancy to
another attractive scene.
Mr. Riddcr chilled upon Rishop Potter
who offered a brief grace. As the evening
proceeded hundreds OF handsomely govucd
women flcd the boxes above ihc dining
hall. An orchestra high up in ,bc der
Of boxes played popular national music ana
when tune caught tho fancy of the crowd
they sang H. When "pic WHcht AIu
Rhine was played tho crowd arose aud.
after singing lt Justify, there were LOUD
cheers.
America" got the same ontnusnytir
treatment
Tho American editors sent cahlcgran
Of greeting 10 the knispr. n vas submitted
by MeNlllc o.. Stone apd after cordial in.
dorsemenf by the guests, was forwarded
II read as follows
ITO tho German Emperor: The editors
Of the daily newspapers of the Unltcd
states, 1000 In number, in honor of your
ilusttious brother. send YOU cordial greet
Jugs aud all good wishes Tor long ana
prosperous reign. We ban lhc presence
of Prince Henry IN this country rs an om-.
rccprocate an Of the splendid and repeated
oycrtures Of friendship you have been
graciously pleased 10 extend
lSignedl "MoNnc r. stone.
"Sccrrtary"
Al 1925 o'clock Mr. Riddcr arose and
said. "Your Royal Htshuess npd Gentle
men: have The pleasure and honor of
offering hc health Of the prcsldcu ~ tine
United States ana the Gsrmon emperor
which / ask You 10 rise and drink, and !
couple with lhls sentiment tho namc az
Hon Whlteaw Reid The distinguished cdt
tor Of the New York 'rribunc,'
Mr. Reid nude brief talk aud Mr. Rid
dor Of the smals Icuup followed both
being very happy iu their compliments.
Tie priuce WIS then introduced. As no
stood up tho crowd burst into song. Hook
Zotcr Lebcn Mai Hocb" Ancrword they
sung "For He's q Juliy Good Fellow"
BEFORE beginning OBJ, SIT ,perh the prince