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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1919
Page
6
Cardinal Mercier addressed a large audience after mass, complimenting the United States for its religious unity and humanitarian aid to Belgium. He praised Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Springfield, noting the global Christian fellowship and thanking Americans for relief efforts.
A solemn blessing and lengthy reception followed a formal royal visit. King Albert Queen Elizabeth and Prince Leopold met Governor Cox Mrs. Cox Mayor Peters and delegates as dignitaries welcomed them with orderly processions and ceremonial seating arrangements inside the cathedral.
Under Jerome O Neil guidance chief usher, newsmen and photographers received full access to the historic event. Correspondents from across the nation and Canada attended, including a Belgian newspaper representative. Music was led by Pio De Luca. Outside, Captain John Driscoll supervised police arrangements while Rev J Haven Richards of St. Ignatius College sat inside.
King Albert appeared self possessed and at ease throughout the mass while Queen Elizabeth seemed nervous, with both drawing praise for their demeanor and conduct during the ceremony.
The Belgian king in olive drab led a stately procession to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross while Cardinal Mercier and Cardinal O Connell blessed the crowd. Queen Elizabeth drew the strongest ovation as Boston police kept order and royal reception ceremonies unfolded with music and cheers. Professor Maurice De Wulf of Harvard, a former Louvain scholar, was singled out for recognition by King Albert.
The article describes a royal audience with Cardinal Mercier and Cardinal O Connell differing only in footwear black shoes for Mercier and red for O Connell. No bowing by the King or Queen to either cardinal occurs though Mercier bows to the royal couple on his way to his dais. Governor Coolidge’s sons are noted as meeting the King Queen heir apparent and two cardinals in minutes.
The Queen charmed Boston women at a Copley Plaza reception with a sweet smile. Prince Leopold watched closely and winced at hearty handclasps. The Queen's request led the pair to tour the Public Library as King Albert received a standing ovation in Copley Square with Mayor Peters.
Seabrook New Hampshire October 4 Mrs Sally Walton of Seabrook observed her 100th birthday today she boasts 122 living descendants with five children 28 grandchildren 53 great grandchildren and 36 great great grandchildren
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