The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-11-07

Annapolis. MI. November The
President, The King" glasses
clinked with a ring OF good fellowship
as their healtbs were drunk by their
faithful officers standing at the dinner
of Admiral Evans, on board the May.
flower tonight, TO Admiral Prince
Louis, and his officers of his squat
ron. His highness proposed the heath.
OF President Roosevelt. and Admiral
Evans the health of King Edward.
rhe Inner tonight was the concluI-
ing feature of the second day of Prince
Louis visit to America. The Official
programme Of entertainment did not
begin until afternoon. The morning
was given over to an informal Cx-
change of visits between the command
ing aad junior officers of the several
Squadrons. Perfect weather prevailed
and the sea was smooth. The spectac-
ular feature of The day was the review
of the brigade OF midshipmen on the
parade ground this afternoon, followed
by dresse parade. Then came the re-
ception of Admiral Sands for the Brit
ish officers, a brilliant affair, after
which the prince returned to his dag
ship TO shift into evening dress for
Admiral Evans dinner. His highness
found time between the dress parades
and the reception to return the all
of the mayor of Annapolis, who called
on board the Drake yesterday after
noon 10 offer the admiral-prince the.
freedom of Maryland's capital.
A special review of the midshipmen
is always a sight alone worth the trip
to Annapolis. The beautiful parade
ground is covered with a carpet of
green, the center of a quadrangle.
three sides of which are formed by The
officers quarters and the fourth by the
Severn river. But this afternoon was a
gala occasion.
There was IN 4 quadrangle this
afternoon, the like Of which was aeve.-
seen before in Annapolis. Shoulder to
shoulder, around three sides of the pa
rade ground. three and four deep, stood
British and Amer lean officers, looking
out across the deep blue water OF the
Severn river toward their common
home on the bounding main, Anglo
Saxcns all. all brothers of the sea.
Down the whole length OF the pa.
rade ground stretched the brigade
Of midshipmen, nine hundred strong
with ranks open for inspection. Rear
Admiral Sands, superintendent Of the
academy, Prince Louis and Rear Ad.
miral B-ownson, whom Admiral Sands
recently succeeded as superintendent;
accompanied by the officers of heir
personal staff, awaited at the reviewing
stand he formation Of the brigade.
When the comuandant of midshipnleo
announced 10 the superintendent that
the brigade was ready for inspection
the renewing party. led by Admiral
Sands and Prince Louis, left the re-
viewing stand. and amidst strains OF
martial music. proceeded to the rign:
Of the line. passing along the front OF
both ranks.
Prince Louis it was noticed, closely
scrutin!Ueo eacn midshipman as he
passed along the lines. II was a novel
sight for his highness. in whose navy
midshiDmen receive the greater par. of
the training at sea.
AS the reviewing party returned to
the reviewing stand. his highness was
frank in his expressions of congratu-
lation 10 Admiral Sands over the OK
cellent appearance and bearing of the
future American commanders.
Prince Louis returned TO the res.
dence of Admiral Sands, and for over
an hour received with the superinten-
dent and Mrs. Sands.
Thirsy-two guests gathered around
the great oval table In the spacious
cabin Of the Nayfiower tonight at :hs
admiral's dinne,. The prince sa. ar
the adniiral's night. Throughout the
dinner, Prince Louis was engaged in
spirited conversation with the officers
near him. He was especially interest
ed in discussing with Admiral Brown
son the relative similarities and differ
ences Of the American and British erui-
sers. and in comparing notes on the
cruise of Admiral B~rownson's squad.
ron from New Orleans TO Annapolis
and that Of his own from Halifax here
Tomorrow Prince Louis, accompa-
nied Dy his staff OF the commanding
officers Of his squadron will leave for
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