Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-31
Albert at Bedside
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listened eagerly to Abert's replies,
He inquired particularly about Pre-
miers Lloyd George and Ciemenceau,
voicing high regard for both Of them
As His Majesty was leaving he
leaned over the bed to shake Mr.. Viii
sons hand again and said:
Il hope your ideas and ideals will
be carried out and believe they VIII
be-"
Il am very anxious to stay as long
as / can" Albert said repeatedly to
DR.. Grayson. will YOU let me know
when must go. but please don't
make il too soon"
After the departure Of the King. the
President expressed a desire to see
Queen Elizabeth. who was having tea
with Mrs Wilson. DR.. Grayson con-
scented and Her Majesty went eagerly
10 the executives bedside, where she
remained Ave minutes at the left side
Of the ted. She told Mr.. Wilson with
one of her charming smiles that she
felt much at home with persons who
were sick. One Of her hobbies 10 hos.
pitfalls.
While Elizabeth was in the room the
President felt 4 draft from an open
window and asked for his old gray
sweater. which he chsrishes despite tbs
holes which mar its symmetry. He
apoiogizei for it, appearance, remark
ing that il was not much to look al bu,
that it had done faithful service.
During his chat with the Queen, III.
Wilson said he wished he might see
Prince Leopold Her Majesty looked
inQuiringly at Or. Grayson. who said
he would not assume the respons. bility.
into his own hands and the heir was
summoned. Leopold entered the room
with all boys embarrassment and
seemed rather il at ease in the pres
ence of the President. but he was soon
put at ease by questions about his
school life at Elton. Mr.. Wilson told
him how much he looked like his faith.
er. and added:
Your father is every inch a man and
hope you will follow in his footsteps. u
While the Queen was with the Presi.
dent. Albert chatted with Miss Marga.
ret Wilson and Mrs. Francis B. Sayre
He brought from the sick room unde,
his arm an autographed set of Mr.. VII.
sons History Of tn American PEOPLE :,
which the President had presented tc
him.
DR.. Grayson said his patient had beer
greatly cheered By his talk with the
Beieia2 monarchs and that their visi,
seemed TO have done him good.
My doctor tells me am getting vet.
/ ter, the PRECEDENT said to both his call.
era. i hope he's telling the truth, and
do feel much better
For the Relgians, this proba bly, was
the busiest day they have haG in this
country. Their activities began be-
lore O'Clock. when the King went 70
Annapolis to review the midshipmeu
and the Queen went TO baltimore In
inspect two hospitals. Part Of the af.
ternoon was devoted by both of them
TO receiving honorary degrees. AL
nert was made Doctor of Laws by
. both George Washington University
I ana the Catholic University, while
Elizabeth was made Doctor OF
Letters by Trinity college. The
Queens only formally delivered ad-
dress in America was her response
/ TO the faculty Of Trinity when the
degree was conferred upon her. Re-
plying to Cardinal Gibbons. who nre.
SIDED at the ceremony. Queen EHz.
, abeth said:
Il am mcst grateful to Your Emil
nence for the kind words which YOU
| nave spoken and l deeply appreciate
the high honor which has been con.
ferred upon me by Trinity college.
Il discern in this attention 4 de.
sire to honor Belgium through me
and TO emphasize the unity of ideas
! which exist between our countries.
intellectual Belgium holds the
american universities in the high
est that We know OF these centers
OF culture are the hearth on which
burr the fires Of justice. beauty and
ruin therefore l am proud to be
admitted by Trinity college to the
degree Of Doctors of Letters
Ihls ceremony gives me the op-
poftunity OF expressing to the Sisters
OF Notre Dame De Namur and their
pupils my deep gratitude for the de-
"otion and assistance they have
shown during our days Of trial.
Il form the best wishes for the fur
Their success and prosperity Of Trim.
'ty college. which is so closely con-
| nected with Belgium"
Their Majesties and Prince LeopoId
were entertained at dinner tonight by
Baron De Cartier de Marchienne.
their ambassador to the United
States. and Baroness de Cartier.
Among the guests were the British
and French ambassadors. There was
reception after the dinner.
The royal special train. which ear.
ried the Belgian party more than
5000 miles. will complete its service
at Old Point Comfort at 9 o'clock to-
morrow. 1t will be side tracked for
several hours at some quiet spot so
that the passengers will be refreshed
for their lat hours in this country.
Before embarking on the George
Washington. the Belgians -ill wit.
ness the flooding Of two new dry
| docks at the Norfolk navy yard. A
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