Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 July 1908 — PRINCE VISITS A SHRINE [ARTICLE]

PRINCE VISITS A SHRINE

•tef the Pilgrims at St. Anne <te *»u> pro, Amar ioenlxMirdee—Shakes Hands with Many. ■Quebec, July 28.—The Prince of' Vales witnessed the curious spectacle of hundreds of pilgrims, many of them on crutches, crowding the shrine of St Anne de Baupre, the American Lourdes, seeking relief from their sufferings. The prince had been entertained at luncheon at St. Joachim, where the Laval university has a summer establishment He returned in an automobile, the route taking him through St Anne de Baupre. Here the enthusiasm of the pilgrims whs at its height in celebration of St. Anne's day. The prince’s visit was unexpected, and he entered the church as many of the cripples were at the altar receiving the touch of the holy relics. The rector of Laval university pointed out the stacks of crutches and surgical appliances thrown aside by pilgrims. As the prince entered the church the organ played "God Save the King.” On leaving the church the prince was followed by crowds of the pilgrims, who besieged his auto to shake his hand.