The Hawaiian gazette., 1885-03-11
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Prince Albert Edward.

Prince Albert Victor Christian Edward was
born on January S, 1864. His early educa-
tion was received at home, and it was not
until March 1877, that it was resolved that
the two sons of the Prince should receive q
portion Of their education on board the Britain
MIA training-ship, when they were entered as
naval cadets. In May they were examined
at the Royal Navy College at Greenwich in
the same manner as ordinary naval cadets.
Both Princes passed a very satisfactory ex-
animation, and in some of the subjects exhibit
ed more than usual degree Of proficiency.
Here they remained for some time, until, on
September Is, 1879, the two Princes embarked
on the corvette BAcchante for the Mediter-
rsnesn. On May 2, 1850, the Bacchante re-
turned from her voyage, in the course of
which she had visited the Mediterranean, the
West Indies and Bermuda. In their voyage
round the world in 1851 and $50, as mid
shipmen in the BaccbSnte, commanded by
Capt. Lord Charles Scott, they visited many
countries, but detailed account Of the trip
has yet to be written. 1t il rumored that some
such book may come from the Princes them
selves, but of this we say nothing. Wherever
the Bscchante touched the greatest loyalty
and enthusiasm were shown, and the Princes
were entertained at balls, routs, dinners, and
picnics in every quarter of the globe. On
September 1, 1881, they arrived at the Fiji
Islands, where they had an opportunity of
Witnessing some of the most curious and strik-
ing native ceremonies. On the arrival of the
squadron at LeTuka thousands of natives came
in from all the neighboring islands, and testif-
ed their loyalty by giving presents, and by
performing various festive acts Of homage.
At LeVuka they were the guests of Mr. Des
SeuI at Government house. At meeting,
the Yuni Valu, in the names of the assembled
chiefs and people, heartily welcomed the
Princes to Fiji, at the same time presenting q
magnificent "tabus," which was received and
acknowledged with an appropriate expression
OF thanks by his Royal Highness Prince Albert
Victor. The squadron left FIJI on September
10th. One Of the finest exhibitions was a
grand wsr-dAnce by the natives, in full mar
tial array, illuminated by the electric light
from Her hajesty's ship Inconstant The
squadron passed through the inland sea of
Japan, between Kobe and Yokohama, route
chosen in preference to the direct way 20
Shanghai, in order to give their Royal High |
On December 18th the squadron arrived at
Annoy. The squadron, after stay of a day |
or two, proceeded to Hongkong, visiting Cey- |
Ion on their way home.
In 1883 Prince Edwards name was entered |
on the books of Trinity College, Cambridge, |
whittier he was conducted on the 18th of |
September 1883, by the Prince of Wales and |
Rev. j. n. Dalton, his tutor. Prince Edward |
also resided for time with Prof. linn at
Heidelberg, forithe purpose of studying the
German language. He has seldom appeared |
on the public platform. Some two or three |
weeks ago be distributed the prizes to the
Cambridge town volunteers in the Guildhall,
and spoke Of the advantages of the system to
the individual and the nation. The value of
military training, he considered, was eI-
euplifed in the most striking way in the case
OF Germany, and he did not believe the mill
tary system Of that country weighed nearly
so heavily upon her pesceable and mercantile
subjects as some would persuade themselves.
Tho steady expansion of the German trade
and population within the last twenty years
was the best proof that the military discipline,
so far from hindering, on the contrary aided
both individual and national achieyement.-
Pal Nall Gazette.