The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-28
QUEEN BEsS'
RECEIVES CROWN
VAST THRONES WITNESS CORO-
NATION CEREMONIES AT ARM
DRY HALL.

Witnessed by fully 1900 of her sub
ijects, Queen Bess, the First, was duly
crowned queen of the Fraternal Carni-
wal yesterday evening at 9 o'clock in
Armory hall, Court Dignitary A. Be-
dell doing the honors of placing the
golden token of her authority upon the
young sovereign's head. The scene was
one of pomp, splendor and ceremony,
and to the Walla Wallans in attend
lance, took on an air of real Importance.
SO majestic were the actions of those
iwho took part in the royal ceremony.
AS has always been the custom with
the Maccabees, the large crowd was
mot kept waiting for the event. Prompt
!ly as the great clock in the royal pal
tace chimed the hour of 3, trumpets
sounded the approach of the queen
and her escort. The Eagles band took
up the refrain, and to the sweet strains
.of the instruments, the curtain was
!rung up on the gorgeous scene. reveal
ing the throne, beautifully decorated
in purple and white effect.
Queen Bess' body guard, in fitting
costume, preceded her upon the stage,
followed by the flower girls, the royal
attendants of Her Highness, and her
Iofticials. Then came the queen, CARRIED
in flowing robes Of silk and satin.
lKneeling before Court Dignitary Bedell
she was crowned after which she took
her seat in the throne chair the cyno-
sure Of all eyes. Mayor Kellough, in
few wellchosen remarks, presented
Queen Bess with the keys of the city,
and delivered an address of welcome.
The proclamation Of Her Highness
was read by Herald William Metz.
eminent of the capital city were rec
commended, ard much amusement was
afforded by the pithy paragraphs con-
tanned therein
Crowd jolly One.
Good feeling prevailed throughout the
palace during the evening, the i'm
mense throng having gone there with
the intention of getting all the fun
there was to be had, in the shortest
possible time. Frequent confetti battles
occurred, but these, instead Of stirring
up ill-feeling, only served to make
the crowd the merrier. There was no
of humanity slrging through Armory
hall. The excitement, brilliancy and jo-
Vitality manifested by all soon cured
the most serious attack of melancholia,
Of the evening had been ended, the
merry makers fingered long-loth to
leave the scene.
Of special mention in the program
program furnished by the Eagles band.
under the direction of Bandmaster
Heric. The bandstand is so located
that the music may be heard to best
floor, and much appreciation was
shown in rounds Of rapturous applause
last night. The cornet solo by Ed
gar Smith made a hit and he was
last notes of his number died away on
the confetti-laden atmosphere. Many
comments were heard regarding the
Improvement in the organization since
its last public appearance in this city.
and the programs for the rest of the
week will be looked forward to with
interest.
Vaudeville Stunts Good.
The marvellous Malcolms globe artists,
Billy Murray, in negro impersonation,
ana Dunbar Bros, a comedy sketch
team, We're we'll received, and much
amusement was derived from their re-
spective turns" Owing to the noise
and confusion in the crowd, however,
it was impossible for many in the rear
Of the hall to enjoy this part of the
program, while confetti fiends were
ever on the lookout for some one with
eyes and mouth wide open.
Tonight program, given below,
promises even more entertainment
than last nights, and as it is Milton
land Freewater night. large delegation
lof Oregonians are expected to be in at
tendance.
Following is tonights program:
500 p. m.-Concert, Eagles Band
900 p. m.-Queens reception to her
loyal subjects.
Selection by the band.
Marvellous Malcolms in their globe
rolling act.
Billy hurry, the political minstrel
man.
Selection by the band.
Dunbar Bros. comedians, in singing
and dancing SnecialtieS