The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-25
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TO ROYAL VISITOR
Young Lady WHO Was There
Describes Entertainment Of s
Prince Wilhelm. 5

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Describes Entertainment Df
Prince Wilhelm.
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j GROUNDS August 24.--An thusihstic
and bright young Virginia, woman
wrtcs the following interesting story
of the recent; visit of FRINGE Wilhelm
to the exposition 1 4
August 18th, Swedish Day. Wilt
stand outain tile history OF the exposi-
ton In a. unique way. There We're
not the crowds had on opening day,
| Virginia. Day, Georgia Day, West Viz |
Einla. Day. July Fourth. or North Car
In the interest felt IN the arrival Of
Prince Wilhelm. Democrats. thought
Americans are, their pulses Will.
| quicken iii the presence Of q prince OF
royal blood, and when he has the
| youth and attractive personality of 4
| this young man combined with the fact
that lie loves dancing, Is enga gcd to be
married I'd a; young and noble girl and
| wears assIniform quite similar to the
i American Navy. all surrender, and not
| only. tho day. but tho crowd are his.
The facttthat his arrival war delayed
for twenty four hours by a storm be-
tween Bermuda and here, only served
to heighten the interest, and he was
| given a warm welcome. A battalion
from the Twelfth Regiment, United
states Cavalry acted as guard and
stood in front OF the New York State
Building when he arrived there. He
was driven from tho wharf to the
building In the carriage with the
| Swedish Minister. Baron Lagerkrantz,
and President Tucker. The New York
State commission had gractously ten
dered the building to Mr.. Tucker for
the luncheon which he gave to the
prince and twenty gentlemen. invited
to meet him. The guests were the
prince and his aides, Baron Lager
krantz, Admiral Harrington. Admiral
Berry, Baron Gorande Klecker, Captain
/ Lindberg, Captain Fernstron1, Major
Mallory. Captain Merriam, Senator
Dunn. Mr.. Alvah II. Martin. Mr.. South
gate. Lieutenant Governor Ellyson. Mr..
1 Kent, OF Missouri Lieutenant Cootes,
| Lieutenant Bagby.
Mrs. Tucker received the guests In
the hall. and led the way into luncheon
with the prince, and then retired, as 1t
dining ROOM in fact, all the building,
| had been decorated in the colors and
lflags of Sweden, together with our own
flags, and the decorators had done
their best.
The diningroom had huge masses OF
corn, in tassel, and sun flowers In the
corners, tied with blue ribbons, and
there were buntings in Swedish colors
drapcd from the centre to corners Of
| the ceiling. The mantels were banked
4! with golden glory and the same
| flowers, mingled with the blue corn
! flowers, formed the centreplece for the
large round table. The Hcentrepiece
was bordered with fcathery ferns,
which gave a very light and airy c fleet.
"a n>O a tra Two
with the beautiful Jamestown seal and
the flags. of Sweden and the United
| States crossed. The small lunch rolls,
| tied with blue and yellow ribbons, the
dainty bonbons, cakes in fruit forms,
candles with yellow shades and ali
the details. were charmingly carried
out, and the menu by a. Baltimore
caterer left. nothing 10 be desired.
| pr!hee,s with tie Swedish minister and
4 Presiaant Tucknnr. accompanied by the
,[mlitary eescort,9 drove, to the grand
'Estant On TIE parade ground. whore
4 there was an elaborate drill in honor
OF his royal highness. In the evening
the president Of the exposition anu
Mrs Tucker gave a very charming
: feterto tho prince, to which a limited
number OF guests were Invited. The
company was composed principally of
young people, and included the mid
;. shipmen who arrived with his high
ness, and also a. number Of oTr own
J, "middies." The clubhouse of the Army
and Navy had been rendered Mr.. and
> Mrs. Tucker for the evening, and pre-
; scented q most charming and festive
appearance. The buildings and grounds
. were artistically decorated with grow
Ing plants and cut flowers. clrysanthc-
; NUNS and wistarln being. profusely
used hundreds OF Chinese lanterns
Shed their soft and enchanting light
! over all. The beauty of tho scene was
t enhanced by tho poetic and picturesque
8 music furnished by the Mexican Band.
] Mrs Tucker, assisted by Mrs, Dunn,
Mrs. Henry. Mrs. Lagerkrantz, Mrs.
!, Berry Mrs Harrington. Mrs. Blodgett
5 and Mrs. Myers, received the prince on
tho piazza OF tho government build
: ing Of the club, after which they
, passed on to the pergola OF the Next
. can Building, whore the guests were
! formally presented to HIN and his
staff. After the presentations were
4 finished his highness accompanied BY
. Mrs. Tucker and the receiving party
: adjourned to the United States Build
ing. where tho young people were al
ready responding to the '1nvitation tic
: the Waltz" The decorations OF the
: ballroom we're in the Swedish colors-
: blue and yellow-and tended to recall
: "Home Sweet Home" to the young
llOTelSH HllQSlllpIucu,5 WV aHit5 ~ otHeA
wise have been tempted to forget, sur.
n rounded as they were by our Ameri.
9 can beauties. Refreshments were
d served on the lawn all during the
: evening Dancing continued until {
late hour, when. with many regrets
n the guests made their adieux to hi.
J. royal highncss and the host and host
d css all concurring in the opinion tina
+ + THE, WEATHER,