The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-03
PRESIDENT AND KING
TO rHHM NAVAL MEN Dnrrx
TOASrs.


Annapolis, Nd, Nov. 2.-'The Presl-
dent:r The King" Glasses clinked
with ring of good Fellowship as their
hea1ths were drunk by their faithful
oficers standing, at the dinner of Ad-
miral Evans on board the Mayhower
tonight to Admiral Prince Louis and the
ofIicers Of his squadron His hiKhness
proposed the health Of President Roose-
Welt and Admiral Evans the health OF
King Edward.
The dinner tonight was the conclud-
ing feature OF the second day Of Prince
Louiss visit to America. The Official
program of entertainment did not begin
until afternoon. The morning was CIV
on over to an informal exchange OF
visits between the commanding and 5u-
nior oficers Of the several sduadrons.
Perfect weather prevailed and the sea
was smooth. The spectacular feature
of the day was the review. of the bril-
gade OF 'Midshipmen on the parade
grounds this afternoon. followed by
dress parade. Then came the reception
Of Admiral Sands for the American and
British offcers. after which the Prince
returned to his fiagship to shift into
evening dress for Admiral Evans's din
ner.
His. highness found time between the
dress parade and the reception to re-
turn the call Of the Mayor of Annapolis,
who called on board the Drake yester-
day afternoon to offer the Admiral-
Prince the freedom Of Maryland's capf-
tai.
A special review Of the 'Midshipmen
is always a sight that alone IL worth
the trip to Annapolis. The beautiful
parade ground II covered with a carpet
Of green, the center OF quadrangle.
two sides Of which are formed by the
oflcers quarters and the fourth by the
Severn river. But this afternoon was
a gala occasion.
There was an inner quadrangle this
afternoon, the like Of which was never
seen before in Annapolis. Shoulder to
shoulder around three sides Of the pa
rade ground, three and four deep. stood
British and American officers. looking
out across the deep blue water OF the
Severn river toward their common home
on the bounding main, Anglo-Saxons
all: all brothers of the sea-
The uniform for the afternoon was
undress, the American officers wearing
blue caps; the British white. Along
the whole length Of the parade ground
stretched the brigade of midshfpmen,
600 strong, with ranks open for In
spection. Rear Admiral Sands, super
intendent of the Academic; Prince Louis
and Rear Admiral Brownson. whom Ad-
miral Sands recently succeeded as SUI
perintendent, accompanied by the of
ficers of their personal stats, awaited
at the reviewing stand the formation
of the brigade. When the commandant
of midshipmen announced to the super
intendent that the brigade was ready
for inspection. the reviewing party. led
by Admaril Sands and Prince Louis. left
the reviewing stand and, amidst strains
of martial music, proceeded to the right
of the line, passing along the front or
both ranks. Prince Louis, IL was no.
ticed. closely scrutinized each midship-
man as he passed along the lines. It
was a novel sight for his hishness, In
whose navy midshipmen receive the
greater part of their training at sea.
As the reviewing party returned TO
the reviewing stand. his highness was
eloquent In his expressions to Admiral
Sands over the excellent appearance
and bearing of the future American
commanders. His highness was inter-
ested to hear from the superintendent
the general outline of the course or
training at the academy.
'I have heard much OF your academy,
but what have seen this afternoon,
the Prince remarked to an American
officer, Confirms all and bears witness
to the thoroughness of your system.
Following the review came the drill,
which the Admiral-Prince witnessed
with evident interest At the close OF
the drill his highness and his personal
stan entered Admiral Sands's carriage
and drove to the residence OF the May
or, whom his highness thanked for the
freedom OF the city, Jocularly remark
Ing that he hoped II would not be
abused by any of his squadron.
Prince Louis returned to the residence
of Admiral Sands and for over an hour
received with the Superintendent and
Mrs. Sands. Invited to meet his high
ness were the British and American Of
ficers Of the ships Off Annapolis ana
the officers on duty at the Academy.
Thirty-two guests gathered around
the great oval table In the spacious
cabin of the Mayflower tonight at Ad-
miraI Evans's dinner. Before midnight
the guests were aboard their respec-
tive ships and tomorrow morning
Prince Louis, accompanied by his staff
of the commanding officers OF his
squadron, will come up to Annapolis
on board the Yankton, Captain Ghera-
dy commanding, and will leave for
Washington aboard a special train Tor
a three days visit.
Oficers from each Of the American
ships will accompany the British ofii-
GERS to Washington during the next
few days, where they will be the guests
Of the Washington government.
Many British and American sailors
are ashore tonight and the streets OF
this historic little capital are alive