Scientific American Supplement, No. 561, October 2, 1886 by Various
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added to the treasures of the University. Conspicuous among the
numerous presents received were a richly carved set of furniture--the gift of former students from Switzerland--and all the publications of certain book dealers. On the afternoon of August 2, the Grand Duke and Duchess arrived in Heidelberg, where they were received with much enthusiasm. They remained at the modest palace during the time of the jubilee, and whenever they appeared they were greeted with expressions of patriotism and love. On the evening of the 2d, the _Oberburgermeister_, Dr. Wilckens, extended a hearty welcome to the guests who had gathered in the over crowded hall. Vincenz Lachner conducted the musical part of the entertainment, which was charming. The German Crown Prince arrived early on the 3d, so as to accompany his royal cousins to the service in the beautifully decorated _Heiliggeistkirche_, on which occasion Prof. Bassermann spoke with great effect. At 11 o'clock, the Court appeared in the _Aula_, where the Grand Duke presided, in virtue of his office of "Rector Magnificentissimus." His address was followed by those of the Crown Prince; the _Prorector Geheimrath_, Dr. Bekker; Edward Zeller, of Berlin; Jules Zeller, of Paris; and others. In the evening the citizens and strangers were attracted to the _Jettenbühel_ by the festival at the castle; from 7:30 until 10 o'clock the nobility held court in the _Bandhause_. The scene was like fairyland, all the outlines of the castle were marked by thousands of small lights, and the court was lighted by great candelabra. In the ever-increasing crowd it was difficult to find a place and to obtain refreshments, which were given out in immense quantities by the State. On the morning of the 4th the people thronged again to the _Heiliggeistkirche_ to listen to the address of the _Geheimrath_, Dr. |
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