Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26

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 The programme was carried out un- der the direction of Maurice Grau and presented the greatest array of talent ever included in a single performance.
 DINED BY MAYOR LOW.
 Prince Henry, accompanied by Rear Admiral Evans and his suit, went to the Metropolitan club early in the evening as guests of Mayor Seth Low. He was escorted by Troop c. At the luncheon the prince met men chosen as guests because they are representa- tive of America and particularly New York. The affair was informal and proved a relief after the strenuous day spent by the royal visitor.
 There was no speechmaking, but the following toasts were proposed and drunk: To the president of the United States, to the emperor of Germany and to his royal highness Prince Hen ry of Prussia.
 FREEDOM OF CITY PRESENTED.
 The freedom of the city of New York, the metropolis of the western hemisphere, was presented to Prince Henry of Prussia by Mayor Low ill the presence of the principal city off1- cials and the 235 members of the may or's reception committee.
 The ceremony took place in the all dermanic chamber, whence he had been escorted from the historic gov o,.x,or,c 1.oo,,a Nff fl,o aifxy bal1
 The second titled foreigner to whom this honor has been accorded since the birth of the republic rode up Broadway in an open barouche, brav- ing the rain that he might see the peo- pie of the city, of whom he has said:
 '.They are of more importance than your tall buildings or your institutions. It is the people that I want to know"
 Prince Henry and his suit arrived at the city hall at 4:15 o'clock and were conducted at once to the governors s room, where they were met by Mayor Low, President Cantor, 100 members of the citizens committee, the commit tee of the board of aldermen, General Daniel Siclzles and many others. When introduced to General Sickles, Prince Henry said he was glad to meet hero of Gettysburg, which apparently great ly pleased the old soldier.
 President Cantor delivered brief address of welcome to the prince and then led him into the aldermanic cham Der. There President Cantor delivered an address of welcome, at the same time presenting the prince with the aldermanic resolutions giving him the freedom of the city. The prince in ac- cepting the honor said:
 ''AIr. Mayor and President and Gen. tlemen of the Board of A1dermen-I am most grateful for the kind recep- ton I find in this house today, as well as for the kind words you have ex- pressed on this occasion. I am fully aware of the fact that a member, cer- tainly of our family, has not had the honor of the freedom Of your city. I may add I am proud of it. It is the first city in the new world, gone over from the old world, city which, as you have rightly said, is vast center of commerce and industry. I was deep ly touched with the reception I found on the day of my arrival fnd- also when rode up to your city hall today. I am deeply thankful for all of your kindnesses. All of Sou know am not here in my own behalf, but ill behalf of my beloved brother, the German em- peror.
 'sI am very sorry I cannot repay you for all that you have done for me, but I am safe in saying I can promise you his sincere friendship, and my mission is not to create friendship, but I only hope to see continued the old friend ship, which I trust may remain the same. I wish to thank you again. wish the city of New York everything that is good. I wish it a most prosper ous and happy future
 These few words were cheered to the echo by the aldermen and others who were present. The prince then shook hands with Mayor Low and with Bor- ough President Cantor and left the room, after lowing to the assemblage.