The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-06-01
A|KADO At 4 LEVEE
How Emperor of Japan Acts
at a Garden Party.
WHAT He LOOKS LIKE
When He Walks in With the
When He Walks in With the
Empress Behind Him.


cherry trees are in full bloom, and the
other later in the autumn, when the
Ghrysanthemum, the finest Of all Japan's
exquisite flowers is TO be seen in the full
gorgeousness Of its perfection, writes
Louise G. zabriskie in the New York
Evening Post.
1t Is difficult to say that one is more
beautiful than the other. but it seems
as II the cherry blossom party must ex-
Gel in grace and beauty the chrysanthe-
mum function; while nothing can exceed
the effect produced by the display of the
magnificent and varied coloring Of that
favored flower Of Japan, the cherry tree.
by its masses OF delicateiy tinted pink
and white bloom, lending a charm 10 the
soft green OF mother earth and the misty
atmosphere. never to be forgotten.
The spring garden party takes place
IN par kattacbed TO the palace Of the
crown prince. which skirts the shores of
4eddo bay; and which IS laid out in a
mot wonderful combination of true Jap
anese landscape gardening and pretty
bits of an English park. Side by side
can be seen the traditional little noun
tain, the small lake with its diminutive
stone bridge, Ranked on either side by
artistically carved stone lanterns. with
the velvet-like turf of a rolling English
lawn dotted here and there with goodly
sized trees
In order to obtain an Invitation TO one
of these delightful functions it is neces-
sary to present in person ones creden-
tials to the accredited representative OF
ones own country, who after a careful
consideration Of the papers, forwards to
the minister of the household a request
that an invitation cd sent to the appl-
cant in care Of the legation. AS the num-
Der of guests is limited each country
receives only So many. and the rivalry
70 obtain the coveted bits of Dasteboard
is often very amusing TO the members
of the diplomatic circle. The victors are
generally those who for political or social
reasons must be looked after by the Diff
ferent legations
After this. the most important part Of
all, has been disposed of, the next step
is TO secure a carriage of some sort, for
the number Of these is so limited that
the belateS guest, If not provided with
one. will be forced to content himself
with a jinrikisha, the ordinary convey
ance of the natives.
The livery of the coachmen and the
footmen is most peculiar TO European
eyes. and when one first notes it, as the
various carriages of the diplomats and
foreigners dash by. it causes one to in
voluntarily follow in the direction they
have taken. The trousers and foot COW
ering are in one piece. and end in a heavy
linen sole, which forms the shoe. The
whole garment is so tight one feels that
the wearer must be moulded into it. The.
coat is a loose blouse belted at the waist
with a strong leather belt with a big
brass or steel ucde Tbhis blouse is
trimmed with a broad band Of some very
bright contrasting color, passing around
the neck and down the Digit side of the
blouse and crossing over to the left. The
sleeves. wide and flowing. are also trim
med at the hands with the same bands;
a straw hat. covered generally with dark
blue cloth. looking for all the world like
q mushroom, and white cotton gloves !
complete this extraordinary dress.
The invitation requests that the guests 4
assemble in the garden half-hour before
the arrival OF their imperial majesties (
and as We drive through the streets we
notice that the crowds are already be-
ginning to gather in order TO obtain a
view of the court as it passes along the /
route.
AT the entrance a smiling official of the
house hold in a gold-bedecked European
uniform bows 10 Us in the profound man
ner Of the japanese. and relieving US of
our cards of invitation. waves US within .
the gates to the care of some gorgeously .
attired servants. who point out 10 Us the +
proper path to take.
Il is an ideal place, and as we wander
through its wei kept lawns. shaded by /
maple trees. ever and anon we catch a
glimpse OF the sparkling waters of Yeddo
bay. one never sees outside OF Japan
such vivid shades of green in foliage and
grass. This is due. probably. TO the ex-
cessive rainfall There side by side are
the tender. .delicately tinted leaves Of
the fresh naples and the bright green Of
the young bamboo shoots. and towering
over them q few cryptomerias hoary
with age. display dark color, velvety in
fits richness.
While waiting We have an opportunity
20 study the evolution of the silk hat.
which was evidently introduced into ia
pan by Commodore Perry, so varied in
shape and texture are those worn. At
these two festivals the japanese must
appear in frock coat and silk hat and
as they are only used on such occasions,
the most Of them are hired for the
event. The old-fashioned rough beaver
with broad. curling brim. is just As much
in evidence as the narrow silk hat of
modern times.
But bark. The faint sounds OF the
sweet but piaintive national hymn are Al
last heard, now rising. now falling. now
slowly advancing, and we know il is her
aiding the approach Of the imperial part
~. THERE DO you see them? Look at
the top Of that small him Just watch
that grove of grand old cryptomerias
and you can distinguish family the light
frocks OF the women amid the darker |
hues Of the mems attire
An the men about Us Immediately re- {
move their hats aud bow very low, while
the women courtesy as hest they can in
the limited space allotted 20 them The !
Japanese keep their fixed on the ground
untu the passing Of the court. bu; The
more inQuisitlve foreigners gaze upon
their imperial majesties directly after
bowling. And what do they seeG A man
Of medium height rather inclined % en-
boupoint Like all other japanese, his
feft turn in. giving him rather an un-
calmly carriage HIS forehead Is well J
shaped and MS eyes. rather larger than !
those OF the average japanese. are very I
clear and show surprising degree Of I
penetration His hair. moustache. and ,
the beard which spsrsely covers the chin