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Their Royal Highnesses, Grand Duke Jean and Grand Duchess Josephine Charlotte were<br />
in the sanctuary with numerous other dignitaries. The Cardinal's welcome to Their Royal<br />
Highnesses was both warm and uplifting. Father Matthias Fisher rose to the occasion and gave<br />
a stirring homily, particularly stressing how devotion to our Blessed Mother brought the<br />
peoples of <strong>Luxembourg</strong> and the United States together by honoring Our Lady, Consoler of the<br />
Afflicted, (Patroness of <strong>Luxembourg</strong>) and the Immaculate Conception (Patroness of the United<br />
States). Following the mass at Holy Name Cathedral, the party was whisked to the Drake Hotel.<br />
A receiving line was formed and each of the 425 guests were announced to the Grand Duke,<br />
Grand Duchess, Prince Henri and Princess Maria Theresa by Section 15's Dick Witry.<br />
The party then moved into the flower and greenery bedecked Gold Coast Room for a gala<br />
banquet accompanied by <strong>Luxembourg</strong> wine. Souvenir dishes commemorating the event, manufactured<br />
by Villeroy & Boch, were placed on each table. Guests were entertained by the Chicago<br />
Brass Quintet playing the Royal Anthem, National Anthem of the United States and the<br />
National Anthem of <strong>Luxembourg</strong>.<br />
Guests at the Banquet honoring the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess, November 19, 1984.<br />
Toasts were proposed by Nicholas Colling, Consul General of <strong>Luxembourg</strong> and by Grand<br />
Duke Jean. Emil Weitzel, President of the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Luxembourg</strong> Society of <strong>Luxembourg</strong>,<br />
extended welcoming remarks to the dinner guests. A sterling silver etching of the Chicago skyline<br />
with a plaque enscribed "<strong>American</strong> <strong>Luxembourg</strong> Friendship Banquet-November 18, 1984" was<br />
presented to the Royal Family along with a proclamation from the State of Illinois presented by<br />
State Senator Phillip Rock, President of the Illinois Senate, who is of <strong>Luxembourg</strong> ancestry.<br />
The success of the evening was measured by the large number of people of <strong>Luxembourg</strong><br />
heritage who supported the efforts of the Grand Lodge, its officers and friends. Well represented<br />
were members of L.B.A. Sections 3, 8, 15, 21, the <strong>Luxembourg</strong> <strong>American</strong> Social Club and the<br />
Independent Club. Members of the Wisconsin <strong>Luxembourg</strong> Society were also in attendance.<br />
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