Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-10
Puts in Another Busy Day
in New York City.
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Has Honor
of Entertaining Him.
But Two Days More and He Will
Probably Be Kept Busy.

He first listened to a concert at the
Waldorf Astoria, largely made up OF
his favorite American songs, the con-
cert neing arranged at his request.
When that was over he drove to the
University Club to luncheon Whlch
was not concluded until mid-afternooh.
In the evening he was the guest at din-
ner of Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Wander
bilt and met a large party MADE up vi
persons of social prominence.
When the prince bade farewell 10 the
company at the Vanderbilt home ne
went to the New York Yacht Club for
an informal reception and it was late
when he returned to the Waldorf-Asto
ria for the night. He found time be-
tween the four main events on his pro-
gram for the day to receive a delega-
ton representing the Commercial CluD
of st. Paul. and several callers, and to
finally complete the arrangements for
the last two days stay in the country
and his departure for home.
He had intended to be present at the
religious service on the imperial yacht
Hohenzollern in the morning but the
case of scarlet fever which developed
there several days ago altered that
H..
arising late and breakfasting at his
leisure.
1t was the Arion Society of Brooklyn,
winner of the Kaiser's prize at the
singing festival in Brooklyn in 1900,
that furnished the morning concert for
the prince at the hotel. 1t had been
originally arranged that they should
serenade the prince aboard the Hohen-
zollern, yesterday, but in the change of
plan this serenade was abandoned.
The prince met DR.. w. John Schildge,
chairman Of the music committee of the
society, at the dinner, Saturday night,
and expressed regret that he was not
to have a chance to hear the club sing.
The doctor suggested that it might still
take place at the hotel and the prince
approved of the idea. 1t was midnight.
with but q few hours to arrange for the
affair, but kilograms and telephone
messages were hurried out to the men,
bers and by IL o'clock $50 of them had
reported at the hotel.
The concert took place in the Astor
Gallery and began at 11.30. The prince
sat in the certer of the hall, surround
ed by the members of his suite, the
American escort Ambassador Won Hol-
leben. Consul General Buenz and Con-
sui Geissler. The chorus first sang
Prizes Lied and after that, at the re-
quest of the prince, an extended pro-
gram which included "Old Kentucky
Home" and Dixie The concluding
number was Kreutzer's THE Lords
Own Day" and it was rendered effect
lively.
The prince was delighted and, after
shaking hands with the officers of the
society addressed the members briefly
in German. He thanked them for what
they had done for him and congratu-
lated them on their excellent musical
ability. He said in part: Il never
heard sweeter or softer music from a
male choir. | have heard other music
in this country which has given me
great delight and it has brought me to
the conclusion that music is born in
the human heart without regard to race
or color. You should cultivate music,
not only as a boon to yourselves, but
for the benefit of Others
The Arion Society presented the
prince with an illumined address and
announced that during the day a cable
message suitable TO the occasion would
The luncheon at the University Club
was given by the committee named
by President Roosevelt to arrange for
the visit of the prince and escort
him on the tour, and the hosts were
Gen. Corbin, Assistant Secretary of
State Hill, Admiral Evans Col. Bing-
ham and Commander Cowles. The
party left the hotel at 12.45 o'clock
with mounted police as special guard
for the carriage of the prince. A great
crowd saw the departure from the hotel
and the arrival at the club. but there
was no special demonstration. An
elaborate luncheon was served and
there was an interesting discussion of
the recent trip through the country.
The dinner given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Cornelius Vanderbilt in honor of
Prince Henry began at I o'clock. The
Vanderbilt home on COS Fifth avenue
was handsomely decorated and bright
ly lighted. Mrs. Vanderbilt received
the prince and his staff and then pre-
scented her other guests. Oval shaped
dining tables were placed in the dining
room and conservatory and there the
dinner was served. Mrs. Vanderbilt
had Prince Henry at her right and Am
bassador Won Holleben at the left and
Mr.. Vanderbilt had Admiral Evans at
his right and Gen. Corbin at his left.
After dining at. the Vanderbilts the
prince attended a reception at the New
York Yacht Club. He returned to the
Waldorf-Astoria at 11.50 =. NJ. accom-
panied by Admiral Evans and Count
Schmidt Won Schwind. He Immediately
retired to his apartments.
The Yacht Club reception was a very
informal affair. When the prince and
mis- suite arrived Commodore Lewis
Cass Ledyard conducted the visitors to
the model ROOM of the club. where
the prince examined the models of the
different cup defenders, the trophies of
the club and the Americas cup. To
the latter Prince Henry devoted some
time, admiring it greatly. Later he was
shown through the club house and a
light collation. was served.
: Thomas Cochran and F. G. Bradbury.
representing the Commercial Club of
st. Paul, Mimi, called on Prince Henry.
at the Waldorf Astoria, today, and dur
ing a personal interview with the dis
tinguished visitor, invited him to at