The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-04

the peers of his year. He has a pict
daughters as young children painted J. SAINT, iD
his house in Belgrave Square, a perfect dream Of
beauty and grace.
A PIECE of property that is part of the old
Simonson place at Vanderbilt Landing was sold
at foreclosure. The two lots were bought by
William H. Vanderbilt. The Simonson home
stead was used as the headquarters OF General
Fremont, who lived there when he was q candi-
date for President.
KING THEEBAw's wife has borne him a daugh-
ter, not a son. and the court of Mandalay is in a
high state of commotion. The King upbraids
his Queen, and she charges it all to the midwife
and the astrolOgers, while the courtIers wall
over the loss OF the largesse that would have
been voted if the girl had been a boy.
DowAGERS with marriageable daughters have
now superseded lawn tennis in England wiVb
apple-drying. They set aside a large dining
room at the castle, where the young ladies are
to be employed in stringiDg the apples, while
the young sportsmen are to find relief from the
fatigues of the field in coring and slicing them,
PRINCESS LOUISE took with her to England a
rare and beautiful collection of Canadian bird I
There are eight cases, containing about 100 w
rieties. Three cases are devoted to different spec
cies of the duck family, and contain forty birds.
Another is devoted to grouse, of which there are
seventeen specimens. representing nine varie-
ties. The Princess's own case is filled with small
birds of brilliant plumage.
DIR. INGLEBY, one of the life trustees of Shak-
speare's honse, has made an application before
the Stratford town council for permits
sion to autotype certain manuscripts and docu
ments reposited in the poets birthplace. Thu
council was averse to allowing the negatives to
remain in the hands of a private photographer
Inf / p vaa II n-;l
quired permission upon the express stipulatio,
that the manuscripts should not be taken out 3
the house, and that the negative should becom
the sole property of the corporation.
IN his domestic relations Mr.. Carlisle is mos
happy. He defers in everything to his genla
and dignified wife, and frankly acknowledges his
obligations to her for the success of his public
career. Their home in COvington is proverbia1
for hospitality and good cheer. Ever since his
entrance into public life at the capital, Mr.. Car
Isle has had rooms at the Riggs House, fronting
the Treasury Department, but his elevation to
the speakership may lead him to secure a house
where he can he master of the receptions ex-
pected of one holding such an advanced posi-
ton.
AN admirer of Patti says; "Oh, yes, she is a
remarkable woman. She is one of the best
linguists in the world. Hardly a Prince in Eu-
rope, educated as they are for the languages,
can speak as many as Patti. She can address \
you in almost any language spoken in Europe. +.
She has a warm nature, is a beautiful actress
indeed, is one of those almost tropical products
where genius is born. Wealthy, world-renowned,
not yet old, a woman looking for some relief in
domestic life from her excitements, she could
hardly make love to any great singer but he
would feel the invitation. To this man NicolInt
she has been perfectly true, is deeply wrapped
up in him, and. therefore, is fulfilling her en-
gagements with the nations because she is hap
by. In the wretched condition she once lived
in, or even in maidenhood, her veice might have
passed away" |