The Washington times., 1909-04-27

An exhibition drill by Company C.
First Virginia Regiment OF Volunteers.
tonight in Lyceum Hail. Alexandria,
viii be the feature of the second day
of the Old Home Coming Week Cele-
bration.
Fersri's animal exhibition and dance
at McBurney's Hall are also on the
program.
The streets Of the city are filled with
even greater throngs than on the open
ing day. and the carnival is in full
swing. Visitors are stlll arriving and
.resta ura nts and hotels are beginning TO
feel the pressure Of the increased de
mand upon them.
Royalty Enters City.
Under thousands OF scinulating arc
and fncandescent electric lights, be-
tween lanes Of cheering thousands that
lined the principal thoroughfsres. with
a background OF bunting and flags, roy
atty and its retinue last night entered
the city end formally opened the fes-
tivities which will continue until next
Saturday. The pastoral precincts OF
the historic old city across the Poto-
mac have been transformed for the
time being into a land of frolic and fun
where troubles are forgotten. and Dull
Care has been driven outside the city's
walls.
Shortly after o'clock the ringing of
fire bells and church chimes announced
70 the throngs along King, Princess.
and Washington streets. and waiting at
the Court of Honor. that the royal pro-
cession had started
Little imagination was needed to con-
ceive the stately royal barges landing
At the foot of King street, where the
old ferry wharf 5 located. as the king
a. 4 81
oughfare onto King street and the
regal process sion started.
Splendor of Court.
High upon his gilded throne on ar
ornamental float sat King Harry, I'm
personated by Harry Fleischmann, with
all the accompaniments Of We court OF
olden times. from the kings jester tc
mobiles OF the 'ighest rank. the grand
vizier. archbishop. and other digni-
taries OF church and state. Tesplendent
in robes OF their respective Offices. Con-
spicuous in the number were J. Fred
Birrell. the jester. the Rev Edgar Car
penter. pastor Of Grace Protestant
Episcopal Church, as the archbishop
Lorenzo Wolford as the grand vizier
and Masters J. Fred Birrell, jr.. and
Joseph Lash as pages.
C. A Padgett and Herman Fried
lander. becomingly attired as heralds
OF the royal presence. while a brass
band made the echoes ring with mar
tial music. Then came the royal guard
in zrmor bright followed by a score OF
more Of warriors bold in Roman battle
array, and the famous spectacular Arsf
Patrol OF Almas Temple
Roman candles and red fire added Il
the Spect 2cular effect, until at times
the scene approached one Of barbara
splendOr. especially as the procession
was nearing the Court of Honor. A
this moment there appeared in sight
the pageant OF Queen Marie coming
from the opposite end Of King street.
AttiTed in robes Of white In 4
charict Of white and gold. surroundeC
Miss Marie Fannon. who was elected
% play the role carried herself with al
the dignity and stateliness that he
lofty station demanded of her.
Miss Ida n. BTeen end Maude Smith
occupied positions of prominence in tht
queens train. With enthusiasm eoua
to that which marked the reception q
the king along the other end of th'
street, the queen and her escort ap
preached the court OF honor
Received by Officials.
on the reviewing stand was Mayor
Paf with other city officials waiting I,
present the key Of the city 20 the roya
visitors. IN a brief speech the execu
tive performed this ceremony. present
ing 10 the royal pair a key Of the city
massive gilded affair which had beer
prepared for the occa sion
ThereupOn the archbishop crowned TN,
queen, and on behalf Of the people o
Alexandria presented her with a hand
some diamond brooch a token of thei
loyalty 10 the queen Of the carnival
Invocation followed and as the kinf
and queen resumed their places in To,
rlicst Of their respective retinues IN,
band struck ~. the crowd cheered lust
Sly, and the pro cession was resumed IN,
king eventually passing 90 his cast,
al the Fhs HEADQUARTERS, after carry
Ing the key to the City's gates az IN,
western end OF the city
2 hen the carnival reached it's height
Confetti, the cmnipresent, de.cen6cd in