The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-14

forming an IDEAL setting for the cere-
monial. The outer and inner baileys
were lined with stands. ena bling sew
eral thousand persons to obtain n ex-
cellent view.
Enthusiastic Reception.
Their Majesties snd the prince re-
ceived an enthusiastic reception. The
American embassy was represented at
the investure by Secretary Phillips
American Consui-Teryral Grihiti1s and
Mrs. Griffths were present as guests
OF Chancellor David Lloyd-George
member OF Parliament for Carnarvon
district.
King George and queen Mary. with
the prince. came on the royal yacht
Victoria and Albert. from ireland TO
Holyhead. This morning special
train brought them from Holyhead TO
Grithth's Crossing. small station,
two and one-half miles north OF Car
narvon. Royal carriages and an escort
of cavalry were awaiting the party
upon the arrival OF whom the process
sion was formed. Carnarvon was en-
tered by the road. and the party pro-
ceeded through the main street TO the
great castle square.
Here, on a platform in the centre of
the square. the Mayor and corporation
received the royal visitors and pre-
scented addresses. From Castle Square
to the first entrance into the castle
there were TWO professions, that of the
Prince of Wales preceding that of
Their Majesties by few minutes.
The prince entered the castle at the
ancient water gate. on the sea front
AS he passed in the standard was hoist
ed On Eagle Tower. while the Royal
Welsh Choir of 100 voices sang.
Royal standard Raised.
The King and Queen followed. AS
they entered the castle the princes
flag was lowered and the royal stand
ard run up.
In the towers, nera the entrance, two
suites of royal apartments had been
prepared for Their Majesties and the
prince. and TO these they retired and
were robed for the ceremonial. When
they again appeared, the professions
with their suites. preceding the prince
and lis supporters.
The party proceeded to raised plat
form in the centre OF the great inner
courtyard. where the investiture took
place. AS the King and Queen APP
peareG in the open air the choir sang
God Save the King" This was fol-
lowed by the singing of God Bless
the Prince of Wales" as the prince
appeared and approached his parents,
who had taken their places on the dais.
The prince. in his surcoat. cloak and
mantle OF crimson velvet, presented
himself before the King, who placed a
crimson velvet cap. ornamented with
ermine. and a coronet on the head of
his son as a token of principally.
In the hand of the prince His Ma
jesty placed golden verge as the en-
blem of government. and on his middle
finger a ring OF gold. signifying that
he must be husband to his country
and father to his children. While
His Majesty was investing his son
with the insignia. the letters patent
authorizing the prince to hold the
principality of Wales in trust for the
King of England were read and later
handed to him.
Service of Conservation.
The service of conservation followed.
The professions then reformed and
moved to the Queens gate OF the castle.
where the King presented the Prince
of Wales TO the people. The prince
addressed few ords in Cymric to the
cheering thousands.
This concluded the ceremony with
the exception of the procession outside
the walls.
The sun of $4,000 had been donated
by the British people to defray the
cost of the insignia and other items.
and the King himself, together with
the British government. gave almost
twice as much more to insure the page
ants success Thousands gathered in
Carnarvon. and a conservative esN-
mate places the number of guests at
the ceremonies at 10000.
LavIshIy Decorated.
AS evidence that this money had
been put to good use. Carnarvon Castle
was decorated with lavish profusion
that brought hordes of admiring WISH
tors to its historic walls. The old
courtyard. where many such ceremonies
have been performed since Edward II.
Was born at the castle 600 years ago.