The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-11
Served With Luncheon in
the White House, Com
miSSiOned Officers Intro
duced to the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt.
Last Day Was Otherwise
Quiet---A Trip to Mt. Yer
nOn---HOnOurabIeS Bear
Strain WeII---0fffO for Ma
CARA Falls.

Britain's second invasion of Washing
ton is over. No longer do the jingling
spurs and the clanking sabers of the
redcoats resound through the streets of
the Capital. They left for Niagara
Fails last night at o'clock, on two
special trains over the Pennsylvania
where they will arrive about noon to-
day
For the second time in history the
tramp. tramp of British troops was
heard in the White House. but this
time. instead of leaving a smoking
wreck of a burned building. they left
the smoke of the pipe OF peace, and the
only ruins were those Of the hearts OF
the American girls who helped receive
the members OF the Honorable ArtiI-
lery Company, of London, and their
American hosts, the members of the An
cient and Honorable Artillery Company,
OF Boston.
All day long the foreign invaders
were going to and fro in the city. but
affrighted citizens did not barricade
their doors. nor did fond mothers clasp
their babes TO their breasts and fall
upon their knees in prayer that they
might be spared from the enemy. Tho
only danger to the citizens and fond
mothers was that some of their charm
ing daughters might incontinently fail
in love and elope with the handsome
scions of the nobility who fill in the
ranks OF the HonoGrables.
The departure Of the invaders was en-
line up at the Arlington Hotel. where
they were stopping and proceeded down
Pennsylvania Avenue with bands play
ing and colors flying. The rapid swing
ing stride OF the Londoners, which great
ly distressed the Bostonians, and their
alI-around soldierIy appearance caused
large crowds to gather and ELECTED much
applause. No time was lost in getting
aboard the trains. and in a short time
the men were in their berths for a good
nights sleep preparatory to taking in
the sights of Niagara.
An Unusual Review.
The review and inspection by the
President took place in the presence OF
the highest officers of the army and the
navy anu AuIllDtAa VI Ant 1aD4UEL ~ Z
o'clock in the afternoon. Admiral Dewey
and General Young as well as Adjutant
General Corbln were present. attired in
the dress uniform of their rank
ThrOngs OF visitors were attracted TO
the vicinity o. the White House by the
event. The reception was set for 4
o'clock. the review Immediately preced-
ing it. as early as o'clock the side
walks along Pennsylvania Avenue to the
north of the White House and the
grounds TO the south of it began to fill
with spectators. BY the time the review
began. the White House grounds to the
south Of the Executive Mansion contain
ed thousands Of onlookers.
The Honourables were drawn up
south OF the White House and near it..
the artillery proper being on the right.
the infantry on the left Their line
faced the south balcony of the White
House, which was occupied by the Presl-
dent and Mrs Roosevelt. members OF the
Cabinet, high officers of the army and
navy. and other invited guests The ar
tillerymen and Minute Men of Boston
were drawn up a short distance to the
LII IL " NAt AlDAAbli-DlNh anu LaAil1
their right
Inspected by the President.
When the troops we're drawn up the
bugles gave a salute. the colors were
dipped in honor OF the President, who
dipped his hat. and the troops stood at
attention. Earl Denbigh ran lightly up
the steps and was greeted by the Presi-
dent. who eonyersed win him for few
minutes. The earl invited the Presi-
dent 10 inspect tine regiment and the
invitation was accepted
AS the President stepped down the
steps, accompanied By Col T. W.
symons and Captain Cowles the bugles
sounded again. and the Honourables
again presented arms and dipped their
colors. The President. his two officers,
Earl Denbigh. and Major Budworth walk
ed slowly down the front line of men.
who stood as If made % stone, and then
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