The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-05


ebration. From different parts Of the
United States comes the echo Of the fun
which made the Fourth unusually gay
with the smart daughters and sons OF
America.
At "Biltmore," the George Goulds had
a big house party, ono which will hold
together until about the middle OF this
month. At Newport there was the usual
hilarious clam bake, with the added spi-
ciness OF feminine contingent, not for
merly allowed, and at Capo May lively
Baltimore and Philadelphia party we're
entertained at the Stockton Hotel by Mr..
and Mrs. Ned Crozier, OF UPLAND"
The seashore in Virginia was the place
to which crowds flockcd. Virginia Beach,
Old Point and Ocean View. WillouGhby
and Buckroe Beach were crowded With
holiday-makers and pleasure-seekers. Tho
day is always kept at mountain resorts
by dinners. danccs and every form OF
Indoor and out-of-door sport.
July has begun with great number OF
house parties throughout the State. and
yesterday hosts hostesses and young
guests kept the anniversary OF American
Independence In truly Joyous and patr-
o.ic fashion. Many OF the beautiful old
homes in the lower and upper counties
resounded with laugh and song from
young voices trimming over with the
happy spirit Of the hour. 1t seems the
best OF all ways to celebrate the Fourth.
this revival of old time hospitality and
house gatherings In a section which has
borne the palm in other days for such
social fashions and such charming COM
panies in its country houses.
A young Richmond girl travelling abroad
Eends to the society column the following
interesting letter. written from London,
and describing view OF the royal family
obtained there by her and party of her
friends. Tho letter says:
Our stay here has been most delightful,
though the last few days have been some
what marred by the characteristic Lon
don fog and rain. A part OF the time
the underground railway has been flooded.
It, has been so cold that winter clothes
have been quite comforta BILE; indeed. we
have not been warm since We left New
York. But London is not tho only city
In which the sun forget to put in an
appearance. for. according to the papers.
1t has been Just this way oil over the
continent. However. there were many
bright days and so many attractive
things to be seen that one might almost
spend a lifetime here and not get through.
We have managed to accomplish good
deal though some places have been
closed because the King was either pres
ent or just about to arrive. We had our
reward for this in seeing the King and
other members OF the royal family.
On Sunday we went to ST. Pauls to
service. but found seats unfortunately
placed. AS 1t is not permitted to sght-see
during worship. We left to return later In
the week. This cathedral Is magnih-
cent building: one hardly realizes the size
until standing under tho dome, where one
seems simply lost. There are some very
fine mosaics here, and IL may say It,
the church impressed me moro than
Westminster Abbey. The abbey does not
strike one as being SO imposing, because
1t Is different In architecture. OF course,
It grows upon one. There are a number
of noted personages buried in the crypt
OF st. Pauls among them Nelson and the
Duke of Wellington Here also Is the
funeral car of the latter which is SO
large 1t had to be taken to pieces and put
up again when placed in the crypt. It
Is very heavy wagon made Of the cannon
taken at Waterloo, with the names OF his
different battles inscribed on It, There
are six wheels, and 1t took twelve horses
TO draw 1t.
Great preparation was being made on
the Sunday we were there, it being the
anniversary OF the Kings restoration 10
health after his Illness last year. He
attended the afternoon service, which
was In the form OF a thanksgiving. It
Is needless to say we could not obtain
tickets Ct admission, as there was such
crowd before us. However, we went
to the Victoria Embankment, along
which the procession was to pass. A
number Of the high officials preceded
him. and then came the Duke of Con-
naught and his two pretty daughters;
then the Prince and Princess of Wales.
and. lastly, the King and Queen. The
procession and service were said to be
very simple. but, OF course. royalty Is
not an everyday affair to an American.
There were four horses to the Kings
carriage Two attendants rode the horses
and two sat behind besides outriders.
all In full uniform, The King and Queen
were dressed very plainly. he In Prince
Albert coat, with silk hat, and she In
black. He looked thinner and less ruddy
than one would expect to find him. The
Queen has very sweet face, but rather
sad They We're both very gracious.
she bowling and he lifting his hat as the
crowd cheered. In fact, he bowed d.
rectly to us. as we waved our handker-
chiefs. OF course. you know. he recog-
niZed us as Americans and sent greetings
to ''Uncle Sam"
The Princess of Wales. dressed In all
white. was simply beautiful. The Prince
resembles strong Prince Henry of Ger
many. 1t seemed to us that the enthu-
Riasm was stronger and the cheering even
greater as he passed, but, we were told
by English people that this was In our
Imagination, as the King was as popll-
lar as It Is possible for him to be-. SO
great Is the love of his people for him
that he goes everywhere unprotected,
each citizen feeling a personal RESPONSE
bility
Princess Victoria. the only unmarried
daughter, and not very attractive n
appearance, rode with the King and
Queen, her back to the horses OF course,
nil along the street there was large
crowd, and 1t is marvellous to see how
the police manage the people. Even as
IN King passed there was no attempt
u leave the pavement In order to get a