Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-27
PRINCE HOST TO
1000 CHILDREN
Heir to British Throne Enter.
tains Public School Pupils
on BattIeshjp RenOwn

New York, Nov 2t.-rhe Prince OF
Wales laid "A wreath on the grave Of
Theodore Roosevelt to-day and later
presided over Il function which would
have had particular appeal to the
former president. For one entire aft
ernoon the young British heir was
host TO 1000 school children on board
the battle cruiser Rcnown. Al the
Princes own request the children
were left to wander at will over the
great warship and no restriction Of
any kind was placed upon them ex-
cept where their safety was con-
cerncd
The prince had wished to visit
Roosevelt's grave at oyster Bay ac-
companied only by his Immediate per-
sonal staff. but he found it was i'm
possible to avoid the enthusiastic
crowds which have sprung up as If by
magic whenever he has made his ap-
pearance in New York. When he ar
rived at the little cemetery on the
bay side the roads in very direction
were blocked with automobiles and
many hundreds of pedestrians had
trudEed to the spot from the surround
ing villages. Some Of the more
thoughtless started to cheer as the
prince left the cemetery, but the cheer
was quickly suppressed.
Luncheon at neiEhboring country
club proved a longer ceremony than
had been estimated and the Prince was
behind schedule.
The Prince was behind schedule
WHOM he started on his return for New
York. Speed limits were thrcwn to the
winds in order to relieve the Princes
expressed anxiety that he might be late
to receive his little guests on the Re.
nown.
The scene on board the warship in
the afternoon was one of the most
picturesque that has attended the
Princes visit to America. The chill
dren were selected by lot from the high
schools OF the greater city. fifteen boys
and fifteen girls from each school, and
were carried out to the cruiser in
launches provided by the board OF
education. AS each boy and girl arriv-
ed at the gangway of the Renown he or
she was handed an invitation to tea
by a midshpman about the same age
as the guest. Tea however. was the last
thing In the young visitors thoughts.
They wanted to see their royal host and
they could not be enticed into the flag
decked dining rooms until the Prince
appeared.
Finally they were marshalled on the
quarter deck and presently the Prince
stepped from his cabin and jumped on to
q capstan where he stood laughing down
at them while they cheered him for sew
eral minutes. When he had a chance to
be heard he bade them welcome in lit
tie speech which quite obviously was
spontaneous.
Il am awfully glad to see you ALL"
he said. The Renown is large ship,
but it is not nearly large enough to hold
as many Of you as ! would like to see
here. l hope YOU will all enjoy your
selves and have n good time"
The Prince jumped down from his cap
stan and was almost engulfed in an eager
crowd of boys and girls who showered
him with flowers and tried to shake his
hand. He shook hands vigorously until
his staff rescued him.
The Princes visit to America will be
brought to a close tomorrow with the
decorating on board the Renown of more
than 100 American soldiers and sailors
who won honors on the battle fields Of
Europe. The Renown is scheduled to
sail for Halifax shortly after p. m.