Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-16
THE CORONATION
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winter night and the sea of faces
lifted mp to pay homage to their
Chief Executive. And he was es-
cort"d by two little sprites. the spirit
Of Winter pcrsonificd. The two little
tots had come bringing to him 4
message that the cares of the State
lie laid aside for three days and
that all join in Health and Jollity
under the command of the King and
Queen.
1t was such a sight as has never
before been seen in this city and it
IS safe to say. i'll any city of the
Pine Tree state. The crowds flied
every bit of available space. the
road, the sidewalk. the steps and
even onto the deep snowy lawns
me voices OF the speakers we're
plainly heard by all those in attend
ance. The audiophOnes were much
III evidence and their many voices
carried the words of cheer along
from the main speakers.
Tribute to Mr.. Ganne;:
IT was a splendid tribute which
Gov. Baxter paid to the King of the
Carnival. William H. Gannett. lie
spoke most heartily of the splendid
c1orts OF Mr.. Gannett in furthering
"i'it'i SpoItS. AHA ne voiced the
sentiment of the people in declaring
that 1t was most fitting that Mr..
Gannett should be chosen for that
honor. The Governor brought forth
cheers. as well. upon the part of the
assemblaGo. when he declared that
III his opinion. every Girl in Augusta
was queen. but that it was most
lttlng that Miss Katherine Wyman
be CHOSEN as Queen among them.
inc placing OF the crown, the en-
cnanEe or courteSieS. all were car
rlcd out in most dignified manner.
ana the cheers of the populace went
up as the King and Queen were de-
ciarcd rulers of the City for the next
two DAYS. The warnings that all
must obey the King and Queen and
the penalty of going to Mr.. Cum
mlnSs Jail and living on bread and
water instead of the anticipated bean
supper. Saturday night. were receiv-
ca with the expected Sobriety of the
crowd
The coronation exercises were
carried out to the letter as planned.
Norman J.. Bassctt having planned
the exercises. 1t was all very digni-
fcd. withal tinged with the spirit of
fun.
Keith Ryan in the .ole of court
Jester was q most capricious person.
much in evidence. His checked
SUIT and his cap and bells added to
the merriment of the scene.
Inc Queen was most attractive i'm
Wnite fur costume. From her hat of
whlte 1ur to her white fur trimmed
boots. she was every inch Il queen.
Inc King was striking i'm his suit of
NJ! hi L.,
ing. each were gayly clad in court
robes and tho men of the court were
also in striking costumes.
The proclamation of William r.
and ]. was read by the court jester:
Proclamation Of William
William. r. & +.
William the Conqucror Of Ice and
Snow. by the grace Of His ENcclicncy,
Pcrcival Baxter. who has Gro Nncd
and proclaimed me King of the State
81 Maine Winter Carnival. defender
Of all Winter Sports, to all to whom
these present shall come:
GREETING
Firstly. BY the royal power in
vested within me. | nave ordered the
Keeper Of the Shows and the Winds
that he grant to my subjects clement
weather ana 1alf Skies Tor this. their
holiday.
Secondly. Through my royal inter-
cossion 1 have ordained that the
Maine Central Railroad and all the
steam railroads of Maine grant am
nesty from regular fares and allow
all who journey to Augusta during
my reign special reduced rates.
Thirdly. 1t is ordained tha: the
Royal Estates. yclept Ganeston Park.
be thrown open to the freedom OF my
subjects: and there. in the castle
tower, the King and Queen and al
court will on Friday and SatuI day
hold public reception.
And to the greater enjoyment Of
my people 1 have gathered from the
far country of Switzerland antique
furniture and fittings suitable to our
royal estates.
IOurthly If is ordered for the