The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-26
PRINCE WILHELM GUEST '
OF SENATOR ALDRICH

King Oscars second grandson Prince
Wilhelm OF Sweden, was entertained at
an informal dinner last evening by
United States Senator Nelson w AL
drich at Mr.. Aldrich's Warwick home.
He stayed at the Hope club last night.
The prince. accompanied by his aide,
Capt. de Klercker. and Baron Her
mann de LagercrantZ. the Swedish
minister, left Newport last evening
about o'clock on board the Aldrich
yacht the Saghaya, which landed the
party at Warwick Neck.
At the conclusion of the dinner
Prince Wilhelm, Baron de Lagercrantz
and Capt de Klercker were brought
to this city in automobiles, and were
taken to the Hope club, of which they
were given the freedom during their
stay. There the only recognition Of
the princes presence was a Swedish
royal flag, entwined with the American
colors. In the club parlors.
The princes last day at Newport
was n busy one. He attended service
at the Swedish church, held an i'm
promptu reception on the lawn, and
was the guest OF Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish
at a farewell luncheon.
Sunday just prior to church time,
the prince, the Swedish minister. Her.
mann de Lagercrantz. and Capt. de
Klercker. went ashore from the ar
TO the pretty little Swedish church.
which had been extensively decorated
with palms and cut flowers. The front
pew was reserved for the prince and
his suite and was draped with the
Swedish colors. while along the balcony
large American and Swedish flags were
hung.
, only the Swedish people OF the city
were admitted. and these. when in
al m nj 70 vArA
AS Prince Wilhelm entered the
church all rose and remained standing
until he was escorted 70 his pew. Rev.
c. j. Nelson. pastor. conducted the
regular service In the Swedish tongue,
and after the sermon he stepped in
front OF the reading desk and said
that he was glad to be able 10 well
come TO the church n representative
OF the reignlng family OF Sweden, and
on his own behalf and that OF the con-
gregation he welcomed his highness
most heartily.
Following the benediction Prince
wilhelm held an informal reception
on the lawn and all assembled there
Prince Wilhelm delivered a short ad-
dress. After saying that he was glad
TO meet so many Swedish people. al
though II was far from their native
land, he said that he was sure they
were all loyal American citizens, but,
Notwithstanding this fact. he believed
they still were all Swedes at heart
and had n warm feeling for their ma
tive land.
Following his speech the prince shook
the hand OF practically everybody present
and as he entered his automobile was
given n hearty cheer. He responded by
lifting his hat and bowling.
After n short ride about the city the
prince was Joined by the other members
OF his suite and all repaired TO the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish to at
tend the farewell social entertainment I'm
his honor. This was a luncheon for 20
guests. During the luncheon Mullaiy's
orchestra from the Newport Casino play
ed continuously program made up Of
Swedish airs After luncheon Malini. n
magician gave an entertainment
Among the guests were Mr.. and Mrs. q.
n. r Belmont. Mr.. and Mrs J. Fred
Jr.. Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence w.