The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-30

barouche, the streets being lined
with cheering crowds. The route
was efficiently policed, but it is on
record that some members of the
force appeared decidedly uncomfort-
able, having been ordered to turn
out in their Sunday best and with
their faces we'll washed"
Cries of Doesn't he look, dafling?''
and Sure he's a nice looking boy!'
were heard on ali sides, Just such
comments as one hears whenever
his grandson appears in public.
Indeed, a description Of the Wis.
itor of yesterday might be applied
equally to the visitor Of today-ex-
cept for the fact, that tennis has
replaced tenpins. The perfectly
unaffected manner Of the Prince of
Wales, his unmistakable enjoyment
in all that is. proper to youth and
his frank and genial bearing are
having their natural influence upon
the people Of the United States and
Canada. .@s
There can be no doubt that he
has fairly won an immense popu-
larity and that, with us at least,
his cordial reception is as much
for himself personally as for his
worldly position and connections
He seems to fall quietly into our
habits, mixes with the people,
dances at our hops smokes the
democratic pipe and plays tenpins.
his coat and set seriously to work
cidedly healthful and invigorating
pnSa L t. 81 90
was tolerably successful at his
maiden effort at bowling"
Arrived at the White House,
Baron Renfrew was received in the
East Room quite informally by
President Buchanan and his niece,
Miss Lane, afterward Mrs. Harriet
Lane Johnson. In the evening there
was a dinner at the White House,
he prince being seated at the right
hand Of Miss Lane, who was by
First Lady of the Land.
The guests asked to meet the
royal visitor included the members
Of his suite. the diplomatic corps,
a few high ranking army and navy
officers and their ladies'. The.
guests numbered but thirty-four---
which gives some idea how much
smaller Washington's diplomatic
set was then than 1t is now.
Sight seeing was in order next
day, and public reception at the
White House. In spite Of short
notice, a large and very mixed
crowd was assembled. Vast numbers
were admitted, but the arrangements
were bad; and, as the guests en-.
tered and left by the same door.
there, was, SO much confusion that
many were never presented to the
prince. - - -.t.t
He was to have remained an
hour, bat was so fatigued by the
crowd and the confusion that he
bad Sto- withdraw in less than half
that time. He refused to shake
hands with the men, but appeared
unable to resist the members OF
the fair sex who insisted upon
tenderly grasping the hand Of the
young prince, which by the way,
was ungloved.'' -
A reception next evening, for
which 1000 invitations were issued,
was more formal and brilliant.
During the evening there was a,
display OF fireworks in the White
House gardens, fully 5000 persons
assembly in the grounds to witness
them and catch a glimpse of the
royal visitor on the balcony.
Marine Band. Even Then
Famous. Plays for Prince.
There was no dancing at this
party, the President being of the
opinion that such frivolous anuse.
nent would not be in keeping with
the dignified traditions Of the
Executive Mansion. However, there
was dancing on the deck of the
revenue cutter, Harriet Lane. upon
which the Prince made his historic
pilgrimage to Mount Vernon; and
His Royal Highness opened the
ball with Miss Lane. The Marine
Band, even then a famous organiza.
ton, furnished the music. The
Prince planted a young horse
chestnut tree near the grave of
Washington at the request OF the
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.
The British Minister. Lord LYONS