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ceremonies turned to the multitude that filled every inch of the house, and commanded silence, there was a sudden hush, and an interval where there was not a whisper, then with a low bow, he announced, His Majesty King Albert, and Pres. Poincaré of France, and then two personages came in, and amid cheering you will have to imagine, they took seats immediately in front of the speakers dias - arising repeatedly to bow to the assembly.

At once, the Pres. of the Senate mounted the rostrum and delivered an address of welcome, it was full of flourishes, and at every period, the people rose including the King & Royal party, and cheered, doffed and waved handkerchiefs 

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* Raymond Poincaré (1860-1934)