New Britain herald., 1924-09-04
PRINCE SPENDS HIS
 THIRD NIGHT OUT
Gets Home at 5 a. m. and Up
 at Noon TOdat

of Wales spent another night out last night-his third In a row.
 He returned to his holiday home at the James A. Burden estate shortly after 5 o'clock this morning, and tumbled into a bed which he did not leave until noon.
 That his rest might be unbroken, state troopers stationed at the Bur den gates requested all motorists en- tering the grounds to use back drive. When the prince arose, an nouncing he was well refreshed he took a few turns at polo, putting in R few extra hard liCks to make up for the exercise he did not take yes terday.
 Leaving the Piping Rock Country club at about midnight, the royal visitor went with his cousin, Lord Louis Mountbatten and Lady Mount hatten. and Lord and Lady Milford Haven to the home of J. s, Cosden at Sands Point, where jolly and small house party kept the fun go- Ing until daylight. Then the prince went home.
 Not Going To Reception
 Captain A. F. Lasceles, of the princes party, said the prince had declined an invitation to participate In the reception to the American -girdling flyers at Mitchell field, Sunday. He would not attend, he told Chairman r. Trubee Davison of the citizens committee in charge of the reception, because he considered the occasion as being of a semi off cial nature.
 Nor will the prince accept an in vitation of group of English actors now in New York to see a special benefit performance for the mayors milk fund on Sunday, Captain Las celles said the prince had refused many invitations to theatrical per formances, and added that it was eX- tremely improbable that he would visit New York city.
 Inspector Surprised
 Inspector Carlson of Scotland Yard, one of the princes attendants, said he was surprised at the crowds which had followed the royal visitor since his arrival. He had seen the prince the object of much public at- tention in England and the colonies he added. but observed that "Ar English crowd never breaks a cor don"
 Elaborate preparations were made today at the home of Clarence Mackay. Harbor Hill, near Roslyn for the formal dance on Saturday al which the prince will be the guest ot honor. A dancing floor to accommo. date several hundred couples has beenferected on the lawn.
 Last night as guest of the Piping Rock club at Locust Valley, ht shared honors with the Brit the Piping Rock club at Locust Val ley, he shared honors with the Brit ish and American polo teams fo whom the dinner on the eve of tn international match has become custom.
 The Prince, when attending tw polo games late yesterday, elude the major portion of two audience the were as much intent upon see ing the future king as upon seein the practice games of members c the British and American team that will battle for the cup beginn ing Saturday. At the Meadowbroo Club, where he sat alone and whil only few were conscious of his pre- sence, he escaped by conceding n more than few snapshots. But ( the w. R. Grace grounds, wher the Americans played, he was dis covered and followed by crow that, though small, was persister enough to cling to him until he ha stepped into his motor car afte climbing rail fence.
 Had Been Let Alone
 His royal highness had appeare on the Grace field twice before the preceding four days, on thos occasions not merely as an observe but as player. without being di, turbed by crowds at all CrowC were there, but they left him polite ly alone, save perhaps for a fe curious glances, when he dismoun ed and stood at the paddock en Of the grounds mopping the per, piration from his face and smokiu an American cigarette.
 The crowd that pursued this tin was respectful. There were I crise of: Take off your hat, Print and let us see you" such as can from an obdurate throng that a most carried the young man o his feet at Belmont Park when l sought quietly to see the intern; tional sweepstakes.
 Calls At Davis Home
 The Prince paid a call at u home of John W. Davis, democrat nominee for president, on his Wa to the polo grounds MT. Davis WI not there, being engaged in makir addresses in the west, so the roy call was received by Mrs. Davis.
 The suit the Prince wore yeste day, g light gray check, was on the third that he had worn on sem public occasions since he took ID h holiday residence on Long Islan The others were a blue serge and double-breasted light gray with small white stripe. His hats, sa' an Indian polo helmet of tan, ha' been a light gray felt and Panan turned down at the brim.
 Speaks At Dinner
 The Piping Rock club dinner W strictly stag affair On the WI behind the Princes place at il table was his coat of arms, flank on one side ny the British roy