The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-28
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was attached 10 the regular S:l4 train.
but II was long before O'Clock that the
first spectators arrived. They kept on ar
rlving steadily and in greater numbers
right UP To the last minute. and even af-
terward. The train was a few minutes
late. and as the time for It's arrival came
and passed there were sudden uneasy
waves and rumors I'm the waiting throng
When the train did finally arrive there
was a tense wait OF few moments, then
yell OF THE Princel" and n rush from
all other directions for the main station
entrance. At S:25 the police escort came
through the station doors, pushing the
crowd back, and behind them Prince
Wilhelm. his travelling companions. Baron
Lagercrantz and Capt Klercker. the
members OF the reception committee OF
Swedish citizens and the rest OF the
princes suite. They were greeted with
tremendous outburst OF handclapping and
cheers, while the crowd pushed as close
as the police would permit. The lesser
members OF the princes party climbed
into the first automobile and the prince
himself into the second, followed by Bar
on Lagercrantz Capt Klercker and Chief
OF Police Egan, who personally acted as
escort for his hghness from the station to
Infantry hall. The members Of the Swed-
fish citizens committees, Messrs Morton.
Hanson. Juhlin and Mattson, entered the
third auto.
When the prince stood up, a slim, boy
waved his Acknowledgements of the greet
Ing. the crowd cheered more enthusias-
tically than ever.
AT INFANTRY HALL.
Like scenes were repeated at Infantry
hall, which was beseged by the Swedish
residents OF Rhode Island. The seating
and standing capacity did not begin to
accommodate those who had sought for
cards OF admission. The committee issued
r1x ttrlrn aa.a Ia n % H..
all further applicants. Before o'clock
the outer corridor was packed and the
streets were filled with those who were
thronging to the reception
The committee having in charge the
decoration OF the hall showed excellent
taste. The predominating features were
the colors or Sweden and the United
States, with the coat OF arms OF Prince
Wilhelm. The shields OF Sweden and the
United States with the seal OF the city OF
Providence the state OF Rhode Island and
the princes coat OF arms covered the
back Of the stage and were outlined with
garlands OF green oak leaves On either
side were pendent large American flags
which extended to the floor Along the
balcony front were the coors OF Sweden
blue and yellow-with American flags be-
tween the crossed standards appearing
the princes seal. The same design was re-
peated on the wall over the balcony and
at the rear OF the hall. At the right and
left OF the stage were tall palms aud
from these, graduated in size and extend
Ing nearly TO the centre OF the from. OF
the stage, were potted palms, the open
space at the centre being filled with
American flags. the Swedish colors and
the princes seal. the design extending to
the floor.
On the platform. In addition to .he pas
tors of the Swedish churches OF the state,
pAff
Gross and Congressman ID. L. ID. Gran
ger
PRINCE AND SUITE LATE.
At s:15 O'clock the signal was given that
Prince Wilhelm had arrived I'm the wait
ing room. The vast audience arose TO it's
feet and stood in silence as the prince and
suite. followed by Gov. Higgins and Coils.
Hunt, Archambault Baker Murphy and
Tucker OF the governors $ personal staff
and the mayor came upon the stage. At
another signal above the heads OF the
great gathering swung vigorously a cloud
of white handkerchiefs.
Prince Wilhelm smiled AMI bowed
gracefully.
The party was seated on the stage as
r. feifews.-fhe prince was in the centre
of the platform, with Baron Lagercrantz
upon his right and Gov. Higgins upon
the left. To the right OF Baron Lager
crantz were Capt. Haf Klercker and the
oWeulsn consul III BOSTON. 10 the leIt
of Gov. Higgins was Rev. J. II. Morton,
chairman OF the reception committee, and
the mayor. Behind the prince were the
governors staff and the Swedish clergy
men, while back of these sat Corporal
Emil Uggla, who accompanies the prince
upon his tours.
THE PROGRAM.
The program started with a selection
by the Verdandl, at the conclusion OF
which Rev Mr. Morton delivered an ad-
dress I'm tho SWe6sh tOnQua In yyhirh
he warmly greeted the prince in the
name of the Swedish-American citizens
and expressed the great pleasure 1t gave
them to see In him. Prince Wilhelm,
representative from the fatherland. He
enlarged upon the fact that although the
Swedish people here have settled down
and made homes In America, the ties
with the old home are not broken, but
are kept fresh, and, therefore, enduring
by the letters which are constantly pass
ing backwards and forwards between the
members OF the younger generation here
and the old folks left behind in Sweden,
also by the opportunities which from
time to time are presented Of greeting
here distinguished visitors from the
fatherland In conclusion he wished that
the remainder OF the princes stay here
might be pleasant. and asked his royal
sons and daughters OF Sweden in Amer
lea to the king and to the people Of swe-
den.
DR.. Ludv Holmes read an original
poem in the native tongue, after which
the audience arose and led by the Yer
dandi gave four Swedish cheers. At this
juncture came a pretty surprise for the
prince. From the right and left of the
back OF the stage tripped IL little flaxen-
haired fairies. dressed In white and wear
ing knots Of the Swedish colors upon
their shoulders. They approached the
prince In pairs, courtesied and gave him
bouquets OF white roses, pinks and fern
leaves. The prince took each by the