Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
VISIT HERE N'1860
Reception of King Edward, as
Told in Star at That Time.
THEN PRINCE Of WALES
Royal Party Net at Depot by I'm.
mense Throng.
GUEST AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Interesting Account of Festivities
in Connection With Entertain-
ment of Heir to Throne.
THEN PRINCE Of WALES
GUEST AT THE WHITE HOUSE

VI WAIcS, 10 ILlS CITY, JUST pIiOT 10 tue
outbreak OF the civil war, when as Baron
Renfrew." he came incognito to Ameri-
ca His reception at the White House
by President Buchanan, the dinner given
in his honor and other features of his
coming were fully described in The Star
Of October 4. 1850 The article. with its
headlines, is herewith reproduced as one
Of timely interest:
ARRIVAL OF BARON RENFREW-
THE CROWDARECEPTION AT THE
DEFOT-CARRIAGES OF THE BARON
AND SUITE-THE ROUTE TAKEN
DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE PEOPLE
RECEPTION AT THE EXECUTIVE
MANSION M1ANs.IsGIo ~DI 1NLSIE PRESiDENIs
POLICE ARRANGEMENTS
SCRIPTION OF THE BARON'S CAR
1T having been announced that Baron
Renfrew and suite would probably arrive
In this city about o'clock yesterday aft
ernoon. in a special train from Baltimore.
some time previous to that hour a large
gathering had surrounded the depot, oc-
cupying all available points, and all ap-
parently determined to secure a front
view of his royal self and suite. Not
only was this the case at the depot: but.
In accordance with the program publish
ed in The Star OF yesterday with refer
ence to the route of the carriages. large
numbers had assembled all along Penn
sylvania avenue, anxiously awaiting the
approach OF the party. American en-
signs were displayed from various promi
nent points along the route, and the
balconies, windows and sidewalks were
filled with ladies. duly provided with
white handkerchiefs, wherewith to wave
a welcome to the prince. Never have We
seen more intense anxiety manifested to
witness a display or procession than yes
terday, with regard to the reception of
Baron Renfrew.
Reception at the Depot.
Inside the depot, where a large as
sem blage had gathered long before the ar
rival Of the train. lane had been formed
through the crowd and maintained by
policemen, stationed at short intervals,
for the purpose of giving free passage to
ed somewhat embarrassed by the novelty
Of their position, they being required to
appear in white gloves with their faces
we'll washed on this special occasion, and
what with the awkwardness Of not know
ing exactly what TO do with their en-
numbered paws, and the necessity Of
maintaining the official swagger at the
same time, they were, OF course, good
deal bothered. The ladies, numbers Of
whom. shvere in attendance pressed for
among them we noticed here. and there
one Briton-horn, indicated generally by
the pure red and white complexion. One
stout. rosy. Great Britainous looking chap
mounted upon a chair In his zeal and
loyalty, and others disposed to get a good
look following his example. a hasty levy
was made upon the chairs in Tarlton's
dining saloon and with ouch vigor as
stocked establishment. Children had
climbed to the ticket ONCE window and
also upon, and even over the ratings
about the car Enclosures within the sta
tion. There were, OF course. plenty Of
false alarms and the usual stretching Of
necks and good natured laughter at the
disappointment.
At five minutes to the shrill whistle
Of the train announced its near ap-
proach. and instantly all was f1utter and
commotion-the police were directed to
maintain their positions. persons were
rushing to and fro excla nations Of get
of my toes take your head out Of the
way, and such like. were frequently
fact, for awhile it seemed a perfect bed
lam. At O'Clock the train reached the
depot. which had the effect OF quietinE
the vast concourse. The train consisted
Of two passenger and one baggage car.
In the first car were seated the follow
ing representatives of the press. who have
been travelling with Lord Renfew, re-
porting his progress in Canada and the
United States: Joseph Howard. New
York Times: S. r. Fisk and Mr.. Corn
Evans, New York World: Dr. Augustus
Rawlings and T. Davis of the New York
Illustrated News; Mr.. Jewett. Frank Les
lies; N: A. Woods. London Times;
the Toronto Globe. Spence Of the Quebec
Chronicle. In the second car was the
baron and his suite.
Baron -Renfrew. unattended. was the
stepped forth and walked along the plat
form by the side OF the train he at
tracted the attention of all those near the
railing. which had the happy effect of
gratifying their eager curiosity. It was
not long. however. before he was Joined
by the Duke of Newcastle, Earl St Ger
mains, Lord Lyons, her Britannia mai
esty's representative near the govern
ment of the United States, and other
members Of the suite. who accompanied
the large hall Of the depot, where Mr..
Secretary Cass was introduced by Lord
Lyons to the royal guest, Mr.. Cass say
ing that lie had the pleasure. in the name
OF the President of the United States. of
welcoming his 'lordship to Washington.
and by his permission would accompany
him to the Executive Mansion. There
were also present and introduced Messrs.
the President. with the Presidents pri-
vate secretary. who. on this occasion.
1t Is understood, represented the Presi-
dents family.
AS Tie party passed out tney were
greeted with warm cheers and waving
Of handkerchiefs from all sides. which
compliment the baron politely actnowl-
edged by making a pleasant bow and
lifting his hat in a modest unassuming
manner. The ladies seemed immensely
pleased with the young baron, and voted
that injustice had been done him by the
pictorial papers.
Isn't he a darling?' and Sure. and
he's nice-loOking boy were two ex-
CARNATIONS at our elbow while on the
pavement in front Of the station house he
held his hat IN his hand
Carriages of the Baron and Suite.
1.-The splendid eauipage Of Mr. McGraw
depot to convey the baron to the Execu-
tive Mansion, but 1t being closed car
riage the baron expressed preference
for the open barouche of the President.
which was accordingly drawn up and the
baron, together with Secretary Cass, the
Duke of Newcastle and Lord Lyons, took
positions therein. The others Of the
retinue followed in the carriages Of Sec
| retaries Cass. Thompson. Cobb, Toucy
and OF Lord Lyons. The barouche i'll
which the baron was seated was drawn
by two very spirited-lOoking white horses
His highness was plainly, though taste
fully apparaled in a full blue frock coat,
dark gray mixed spantaloons, cut in the
English style, black silk hat and maroon
coiored gloves. No jewelry was visible
about his person. On afighting from the
cars he seemed embarrassed and appeared
to be not quite yat ease even after enter