Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-08-06

Queen. Marie Of Rumania, who died
July Is, visited Montana while on her
tour Of the United States in the fall
of 1926.
The queen was accompanied by her
son, Prince Nicholas, and her daughter,
Princess neana-
Train reached Helena on the morn
ing of Wednesday, Nov. 2, and Gov.
John E. Erickson headed the reception
party.
The governor and his party, which
included Mrs. Erickson, Former Gov.
and Mrs. S. v. Stewart, and Mr.. and
Mrs. John G. Brown of Helena, motored
to Winston and there boarded the
special train.
Previously, the late Col. E. H. VIII
hams, adjutant general of the Montana
national guard, had boarded the train
at Medora, N. D. He and a select de-
tachment of guardsmen accompanied
the royal visitors through Montana.
An enthusiastic crowd of Helena citi-
zens-men, women and children-wel-
coined the train to the Capital city
that morning and the queen appeared
twice on the rear platform, spending
about is minutes chatting with Helena
residents and asking questions about
the city and state.
Invites Helena People
When the train departed, she invited
a party of local residents to accom-
pany her to MiSsoula, which they did.
The party included Mr.. and Mrs. Her
man Fligelman, MIR. and Mrs. Norman
B. Hotter, Mr. and Mrs. Brent N.
Rickard and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Car
michael OF Augusta.
Returning from the coast, Queen
Marie visited Great Falls, Nov 8, 1926.
The crowd that turned out to meet
her majesty overran the Great North
ern station platform, filled the area at
the rear of the depot, congested the
street and entire block at the Park
hotel and stood dozens deep along
Central avenue as far as Fifth street.
1t was conceded to be the largest as
semblage ever gathered in Great Falls
to welcome a distinguished guest
AS the train moved into the station,
observers we're struck with the pre-
cautions used TO guard royalty from
annoyance and harm.
On the lower step at the doors of
each coach could be seen a guard as
the queens special moved slowly to
stop
The special arrived five minutes late
and steamed slowly along the platform.
No member Of the royal party put In
an appearance until the train came ia
TO appear in the rear vestibule of her
private car, the Yellowstone" She was
clad In a dark plum colored travelling
gown and wore over her brown hair
q close fitting brown hat.
Visits the SmeIter
Somewhere on her trip through the
Pacific northwest, she had picked up
a bit Of the color of the country. On
her feet were pair of bright scarlet
boots, with high pointed heels and all
the trimmings that characterized the
footwear Of the American cowboy.
After her first appearance, her
majesty turned back for moment and
spoke to someone in the car and then
descended the steps, She was greeted |
by Frank OHara representing the
Great Northern railway, who presented |
to her Mayor Harry B. Mitchell and |
Mrs. Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell
were then presented to Princess ueana |
and Prince Nicholas. A group of Camp
Fire Girls came forward and presented 1
to the queen q bouquet of flowers and |
we're rewarded with smile Of ap- |
probation.
The chamber of commerce presented |
70 the guest Of honor, through Mayor /
Mitchell, Montana moss agate as q 4
memento The agate was furnished for |
the occasion by Carl Steller, Great
Falls jeweler.
Then began the procession which
led to the smelter.
Pats Babies Cheeks
On the return from the smelter, and