The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-03-25 00:00:00

THE ROYAL MARRIAGE PRESENTS

The following is a list of the presents given to her
Royal Highness the Princess Louise
By lier lia,esty the (been —A very large and fine
emerald, set with brilliants as a centre of Bracelet; another
as cm.tre of necklace a very tine opal and brilliant m ct-
lace with five large opals, set round with brilliants, and con-
nected by a diamond chain a large drop brooch, with two
very fine opals, set round with brilliants; a pair of opal and
diamond earrings to correspond ; a richly chased diver-gilt
dessert sm vice, consisting of one centre, two sides, and four
corner ornaments.
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Their Royal firghnesses the Prince and Princess Christian.
—A beauttfully•chafied silver gilt tea and ccffee service, con.
tabling the following pieces—coffee-pot, two tes.pots, one
sugar basin, one hot mill jug, one cream ewer, in case.
Their If oyal Highnesses Prince Arthur, Prince Leopold,
and Princess Beatrice.—Two diamond daisy flowers mounted
as hair pins.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge.—A silver.
gilt ink-stand In the shspe of a shell.
lifs Royal Highness the Lake of 4 amforidge.—A richly
engraved silver salver.
The Duke and Duchess of Argyll.—A tiara formed of a
band of emeralds and diamonds, surmotinted by a scroll
work of emeralds and diamonds.

The Marquis of I,,rne.—A beautiful pendant ornament,
with a large and flue sapphire, mounted with brilliants and
pearls and pearl drop ; the centre forms • bracelet
The Clan Campbell.—A necklace composed of pearls and
diamonds, from which is suspended a locket of oval form,
with pendant ; the centre of the locket is formed by a large
and extremely beautiful Oriental pearl, surrounded by a closely
set row of diamonds of large sire and great brilliancy; the
outer border also consist. of large diamonds, but set in such
a manner as to give au appearance of lightness very seldom
obtained In ornaments of a shriller description; the pendant,
the most characteristic portion of the jewel, Is suspended by
an emerald sprig of bog myrtle :the Campbell badge),
and bears In the centre the galley of Lorne, composed of
sapphires on a pave of diamonds the border, also of sap.
phires and diamonds, bean the inscription " °barn:aria"
The Ladles and Inntlemen of her Majesty's Household.—
One large single candelabrum for five lights; four smaller
ditto for three lights each ; a very complete toilette service
in with the cipher and coeonet engraved on each
article.
Her Majesiy• late if insehold.—A silver tea and coffee
service, with table mounted in silver.
The Bridesmaids —A very handsome gold bracelet, with
rubies and diamonds. . .

The Doke of Roshurghe.—A silver-gilt tea kettle. to corres-
pond with the service presented by their Itoyal Highnesses
Eruice.d Princess Christian.
The Duchess of Boccieuch.—A richly chased antique
pattern silver toilet casket.
The Countess of 51accleslield.—A case of silver-gilt ail.

spoons.
The Viscountess Beaconsfield .—A neck ornament, Wit
border of fine brilliants, emerald cross centre.

His nighties. the Maharajah Duleep Singh's gift was a ry
fine epecimen of • Lat.ore pendant, with 13 large eme .01
drops, and conrposed of Indian barque diamonds, from ;he
collection of the renowned Runjeet Singh, once the mighty
ruler of the Fuojaub. It Tea. arranged with much taste by
Messrs. London and Ryder, with a massive gold chain, and
enclosed in white velvet casket bearing the coronet and
e Her L
Earl Russell's gift, from the tame firn,, was a very beautiful
pearl and turquoise bracelet, of Abyssinian design. the
Countess's present to the Marquis of Lorne was a beautiful
carbuncle and pearl handkerchief ring ; the non. E F. Lever-
son flower, M. F., giving his lordship an elegant gold spring
cigar cutter of novel design.
la a the least Interesting Item of this happy et/ St are Mote
beautiful souvenirs de marriage, yclept In English brides-
maids' gifts." Her Royal Highness's talent as an artist is well
known, and upon this occasion she has brought to bear her
excellent good taste In a design at once simple, pure, and
elegant. These lockets are of a Holbert character, and made
with consummate skill by Messrs. London and Ryder, of 17,
New liondAtreet, who furnished numerous Items of the wed-
ding gifts. 'I hey are formed of rock crystal, aided and
assisted by white and blue enamel, in the centre Is a wreath
of Forget-meenots and roses, which encircles a purple ribbon
bcaring the Dame of the Royal bride,. Louise
Each locket is suspended from • true lover's knot, richly
ornamented with Jewels—rubies, emerald', and pearl"

GERMAN HAIR FOR ENGLISH LADIES !
At the Southwark pollee court, in London, G,rge Matthews,
was placed at the her for Mug examination, charged with
stealing a large luantity of human hair on board the Dolph vs
steamship, the property of Messrt tiovenden and Sou.
Maria Kett), the wife of a hairdresser residing in
Horeelydown, said that on the let of March, the pri.
stoner came to her husband's shop and sold her the two
pounds and a half weight of hair produced. Some of it
was two and three feet in length, and of peculiar soft
nem. She afterwards took it to the warehouse of
Messrs. Hovenden to dispose of, when it was detained,
and information given to the police. When the prisoner
brought it to her be told her he had found it in Billings-
gate Market.
Mr. Hovenden said that as soon as he saw the hair
produced he recognised it as a portion of • large
quantity he had recently purchased in Germany and
shipped for Englaqd. He immediately communicated
with the police, and proceeded to the Custom House,
where he found three cases of human hair consigned to
him, having recently been landed from the steamship
Dolphin, just arrived from Hamburg. One of the
Meld had been opened, and hair, to the value of more
than BIM stolen. The hair produced was a portion of
It, and worth £7. The whole of it was German hair,
of peculiar sof mess.
The counsel for the prisoner asked him whether it
might not be English, French, or even Dutch hair.
How could he swear it to he I :amen hair?
Mr. Hovenden replied that he purchased it in Ger-
many, tied it up, and packed it himself. Its colour
shows it to be German.
, The Magistrate asked if there was any nationality
attached to the hair.
Mr. It r plied in the alternative. It was
easy to dietiu,,n' German human hair, especially
that of females (laughter).
The counsel for the prisoner treated nothing else was
attached to the hair (renewed laughter).
The prisoner, who reserved his defence, wee co.
for trial.

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