Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-24

dened by the rnmor that Her Majesty the
Queen intends to partially abandon the life of
seclusion she has led for some years past and to
appear in public more frequently, She will
| also reside in London during the season and
endeavor to restore the prestige aud glamour of
royalty that seemed falling into desuetude. In
deed, it is said His Royal Highness the Prince
of Wales, alarmed at the rising tide Of democ-
| racy and the growing want of respect towards
ROYALTY, insisted that Her Majesty should make
this change If she wished that he should occupy
the throne.
Her Majesty has been much pleased, more
over, with the impression made by her appear
the performance of N. Gounod's oratoria. She
received a real ovation the 10000 spectators
growing almost frantic in the excess of their
loyalty and enthusiasm. 1t is said that Her
Majesty was SO moved by this demonstration
That on entering the box she embraced and
kissed the Princesses Christian and Beatrice
and that she could scarce restrain the tears OF
emotion. The outburst Ofenthusiasm with which
she was acclaimed by the throngs assembled on
oeie1 tnat II Is her duty in the interests of the
crown TO cultivate by her appearance in public
the loyalty OF her people. 1t is we'll known that
since the death OF the Prince Consort Her Ma
testy has preferred to spend most of her time at
Osborne .s pr House. in the Isle OF Wight or Balmo-
were spent, and there she meets at ever step
some image of the past when all was hap
pi ,nesss ana sunshine sunshine She is especially
L
that charming garden of verdure and
flowers, 1.-THE Pearl of the Channel" The
r9yaI residence resembles one Of those italian
villas on The lakes OF Como and Maggiore, and
Is delightful at all seasons. Her Majesty has
recently added to the property by the purchase
miles in extent, and is admirably laid out and
adorned with every beauty that art can bestow
The castle is surrounded by number of beau
tfui terraces, from the last of which an i'm
mense stretch OF green landscape extends down
TO the shore. The principal trance to the cas-
lovely GARDEN ot " s GrWes, ana ieaas through
OF the largest myrtles in this garden is the
growth OF a branch taken from the marriage
bouquet OF the Crown Princess of Germany and
planted In January, 1853. The castle is stu
ated on a height, and the windows look ont on
a beautiful scene of sky and sea. The royal
apartments are in the LETT wing behind which
stands the flag tower, 1O7 feet IN height.
The apartments of Her Majesty and Princess
| furnished in an exquisite manner and contain
much bizarre and costly bric-a-brac Chinese
ana Japanese bibelots, and some old Sevres of
fabulous worth. The carved woodwork of the
walls Is unique, and whatnots are found in
every corner containing rare books and q multi.
tu ui of odd and costly articles. Many valuable
tabeauX and bronzes are in the various apart-
ments, together with some remarkable naint-
ing 80, Oh me ora masters On the great stairway
Is the famous allegOrcal frescO of Neptune
ocean. "a '''o
Her Majestys everyday life is one of simple.
lty ana extreme regularity. She is an early
riser and insists an going out twice a day rain
or shine Her usual mode of promenade is in n
open carriase, which is always attended by an
SquefIy. she Is also fond of driving out in her
little Scotch pony chase. On returning from
nef promenade Her Majesty takes brief rest
anu lhen deVotes herself to business. She goes
through all the voluminOus correspondence
Drought by the government carriers and makes
| tne ininutest inquiries concerning all the inn
portant affairs OF the day. Ii not too fatigued
| she mas one OF her attendants read to her and
When not thus occupied she generally devOtes
nef f, TO writing or etching. During the lite
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occupation of the royal pair. Al times Her
Majesty takes sort of recreation by chatting
WIN WI J., her iavorites on everyday matters, and
she Is iona OF hearing all the piqua gossip
that may be floating around, although she pre-.
TENDS TO De Indifferent to it, She has her little
likes and diSikes, and about the same amount
| OF womaniSh temper as ordinary people
Lunch Is served regularly at 3 o. clock. Her
Majesty possesses an excellent appetite and is
very careful III her choice OF food, She thinks
| she owes her constant immunity from illness i'm
great measure to this, and she insists that the
lnnrlnities OF those about her are, for the most
part, the result of lack of regularity in eating
exercise and the other common rules of lie.
her Majesty dimes at o'clock and retires to her
private apartments at IL. Almost every even
ing there are guests at the royal dinner They
oelong for the most part to the royal house
hoid. The Rev: MIR. Prothero and wife are fire.
quentIy favored In this respect. Mr. Prothero
Is the pastor of Whiffingham church. the Prince
Consorts iayorite place of worship, and where
irlncess Victoria and Princess Beatrice were
her Majesty has great regard for the pastor
Oh W hif1inghan, and not long ago, ACCOMPANIED
oy frincess Beatrice, She attended the marriage
vi ar. frotheros daughter, and went forward
ana congratulated the newly-married lady at
the end OF the ceremony. From time to time
there are private concerts given at the palace to
Which only the favored few are invited Her
Majesty and Princess Beatrice do not live i'm
such close relations as they did previous to the
iattefs marriage. The Queen is always attended
oy the frincess on her promenades, whether
riding or walking, but at all other times the
Princess occupies her time in her own apart.
, ments In reading, painting and music generally.
ltors, to say nothing OF the ministers who suffer
considerably in visiting Her Majesty at such a
children and their immediate families and
friends are frequent visitors at Osborne House.
with The exception of the Duke of Edinburgh
anu MS WIFE. The Duchess, the only daughter
Oh the late Car of Russia, has never become
reconciled to Her Majesty after their disputes
on the question OF precedence, and the Duke
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