The Hawaiian gazette., 1910-05-10

upon his mind
British institutions, traditions and
customs were favorite studies of Ed
ward and years later, when the time
came for HIM to enter Westminster Alb
bey and there, in the chair which many
British sovereigns have occupied, re-
ceive at the hands of the Most Rev
erend Archbishop of Canterbury the
crown of his illustrious namesake, Ed
ward the Confessor, he it was who
coached those in charge of the eere-
monial in regard to the proper ritual.
He knew more of the traditional cere-
monial surrounding the British court
than did those whose trade it was to
be posted in regard to such affairs.
American Tour.
In 1860 it was decided that the young
Prince of Wales should visit the new
world both to learn something of the
great Dominion of Canada and also to
become acquainted with the people of
the United States.
When arrangements were being made
for the trip the Prince announced that
he would not travel in his royal capa-
city, but would use name and title
which would enable him to mix more
freely with the people than would be
possible were he to come as the crown
prince. Thus, on July 90, 1860, when
ii. NJ. S. Hero, escorted by a squadron
of the finest line e-ofIbattleships that the
British Navy boosted, entered n Can
adan haTbor. it was fBaron Renfrew
who occupied the most luxurious cabin
on board the flagship
1t was n notable collection of ships
and sailors that entered the harbor that
day. The pick of the royal fleet had
been called into service to convoy the
| Hero and her illustrious passenger
across the Atlantic, and pacing the
auarterdecks of those ships were the
| flower of the British navy. The Hero g
complement of officers was probably
the most remarkable that has ever been
| got together upon any single ship of
| any nation for an extended cruise. An
admiral commanded the vessel, captains
stood the watches and even the crew
was composed of picked men who could
he counted upon in any emergency.
And the precaution proved not I'M
necessary, for when on the return trip
| the squadron was within twenty-four
hours sail of English shores, a terrific
storm came up and the vessels were
driven hack ont to sea. where for days
tbe intrepid officers and seamen battled
against the storm king for the life OF
the heir to Britain's crown.
Triumphal March.
Edward IS journey through America
+, was one triumphal march. At every
stopping point he was greeted witt
wild ENTHUSIASM, and every one whom
he met fell captive to his winning
personality. Balls were given every
where in the Prince s honor, and al
each he danced with the American
bellies, in every instance leaving pleas
ant memory to be cherished through
Writers of the time describe tn,
Prince as laughing, charming younl
fellow, wholly unaffected, thorough,
democratic, and yet withal possessing
= quiet dignity which forbade an,
familiarity.
, On October 4, the Prince reaehe,
e Washington, where a magnificent en-
? tertainment was held in his honor. Th
e royal guest and Ave of his suite wer
entertained at the White House, Will
T. the others of the party wero taken ear
g of at the British legation. At tina
S time President Buchanan occupied tn
j. chief executive IS chair and that polish
. ed gentleman, with the possible excep
i ton of George Washington and jane
+. Madison, the courtliest man who eve
G directed this nation s affairs, did th
r. honors on behalf Of America in mattel
a less style.
n At the railway station the secretar
q Of state aud the two nephews of Pres
r. dent Buchanan received the Prince an
conducted him 20 the White Hous
Ie whore he was formally presented TO Il
Ne President.
n. From then on, throughout the Prince
/, stay, the days were ceasoless rounds {
/, entertainment The most magniRcel
!, banquet which Washington has ev'
i. seen was given at the white IlOus
!, and the Prince thore met the great m,
!, OF Americas official world,
IA A. WashlRgton's Tomb.
to The neNt day, At the request Of Il
royal visitor q "trip wus made 10 Mop
Vernon, In front 0f the tomb Of Il
man who enAhed the thirteen Amel
9l can colonies t0 throw on the Britt
~ yoke, lie Royal liighness royeFeni
rh barred his head ana thoNed plainly
~ admiration for The courage aud paifi,
li ism ~ the man who ifopardlHed bic
ai n lhe eansa which he thought 90
ih right
In Tho reception 10 Sew Yort was mol
u WNflhN The regular iIaops, ~ we'll