New Britain herald., 1915-05-17


 ] which tll6 starid stood was roped off l from the public. As the head of the I column of mounted police dashed into the square, the throng for blocks set Up cheer that did not end till the I president had taken his place.
 The arrival of his automobile was heralded by 8 fanfare of trumpets that was almost drowned by the cheering. Immediately in front of the spot where the president stood, beneath an awning to protect him from the rain, bank of flowers hid the woodwork of the platform. At the corners of the stand, the big American flags dropped in the rain, but the weather apparent ly did not dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd. Within the stand the president was surrounded by naval of ficers resplendant with gold lace. Parading Line in View. A few minutes after the president had reached the stand the head of the paTading line came into view. A bat talion of mounted police preceded the marchers. Next came the marine corps band. then the marines them selves clad in dark blue jackets with light blue trousers, and then the regi- ments of sailors. As each detachment passed the president was saluted. Throughout the parade the president stood, silk hated. intent on the spec tacle, serious of face except when the passing of the nnascots from the various battleships drew rIppfes of laughter from the crowd
 The line was not long in passing the stand. When the last detachment had passed the president, accom- panied by Acting Mayor ATcAneny. Admiral Fletcher, officers of the cabi- net, MT. Butler, representing the citizens committee, naval offers and members of the committee, left for the Hotel Biltmore, where the program called for a brief address py tho president at a luncheon given by the citizens committee
 Another Enthusiastic Welcome
 As the president rode from the re- Viewing stand to the hotel the thronr on the streets gave him another en- thusiastic welcome. During the ride the president stood in his automobile. hat in hand. and smiled his apprecia- tions
 A wall Of bluecoats held the crowds back and at several points had some difficulty in holding in check the men and women who sought to reach the president and shake his hand
 Goat Restores Smile.
 Fine! Wonderful! A great set of men. were some of the presidents ex- pressions, as the blue line tramped past in front of the reviewing stand. { Once his face became very grave, how ever, when the sailors from the Florida and Utah marched by, hold ing aloft standard on which was written, Vera Cruz April 21-22 1914.' The Florida's mascot, "Dyna- mite, goat, restored his smile.
 Arrived at the hotel. the president | went to his room to. rest before lunch con.
 Ran Into storm.
 The Mayf1over's arrival in New York harbor last night instead of this as planned, was explained today. The yacht ran into a storm off the New Jersey coast yesterday. Nearly every one in the presidents party became seasick The president showed the effects of the voyage less han other members of the party, but 1e did not feel very bad, he said
 Because of the storm it was decided 10 put into New York Tarbor last
 
 today. 1t is likely that the party will return to Washington by train.
 President Receives Wood.
 Before going to luncheon the presi- lent received Major General Leonard Wood, commanding the department of the east; Admiral Fletcher and the ranking officers Of the Atlantic fleet, who were in full uniform, and Cor nelius Vanderbilt, chairman of the committee. Because of the Heath of his brother, Alfred G. Van lerbilt, a, passenger on the Lusitania, Mir. Vanderbilt had taken no part in the ceremonies preceding the review. The group escorted the president to the luncheon.
 In his room the president received several telegrams from Washington relating to the foreign situation.