Show Imperial Child Arrives In J Japan Princess Princess who became became became be be- came the brIde of Crown Prince Hir- Hir chito January 26 last presented the Imperial family with a granddaughter Newspapers Issued extras and there was a general air of rejoicing throughout through through- out Japan The Tho royal infant was presented presented presented pre pre- with the imperial sword at a traditional ceremony Immediately after atter af at- ter tel the birth the news was conveyed to their majesties the tho and empress and to the prince regent Then the public announcement was made mado b by the household department The sword that is Corm formally ally given to the newest member of the royal family family family fam fam- ily was made by Sadakatsu Getzan Japans Japan's l leading sword It was ordered several month ago The child keeps leeps this sword as an heirloom On the tho seventh se day following the birth another ceremony that of naming the child will be held and on the fiftieth day the imperial grandchild b by proxy will pay Its first tributes to the spirits of Its Imperial ancestors All these ceremonies will be held in accordance with the Imperial court act and the tho ancient traditions of the Japanese |