The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-17

thered feathers are from her birds. the
plumage Of which may only be used by
THESE negro royalties. Can anything be
more cruel than such a custom of feather
rlfllngt Thus, looking at the monogram,
one rejects en- the pangs those rifled feath-
erS have caused to hundreds of birds OF the
air. The conclusion arrived at is that it
would be best to cremate such gift I'M
medlately. This Queen of Hawaii visited
america, as you know, before presenting
herself at the jubilee last June.
FOOTWEAR FOR VICTORIA.
turning to pleasanter souvenirs, there is
carved mahogany cabinet, with its four
drawers filed with boots and shoes the
homely gift of the Mayor and inhabitants
OF the town of Stafford, near London. The
word "homely" is used in Its correct Eng
| lish sense, Tor nothing could be handsomer
IMAM this large collections of footwear. The
queen has small and most beautiful foot
a rare beauty in an an English woman. Size
never wears heels considering them injuri-
Gus to health, especially to that of women.
she also contends that heel on a woman's
shoe or boot deprives her of a grace
tuI carriage. Whether this wearing of
needless foot-covering be the reason of the
Queens dignified and easy walk, it S i'm
possible to determine Certain is it she is
grace personified in her movements. To OBJ
tain an old shoe and a boot without her
majesty's knowledge, was no easy matter,
and the loan was only effected with the
help of the private wardrobe mistress On
the old shoe and boot the work was modelled.
There is something inexpreSsibly thoughtful
In this cabinet filed with such practical
treasures.
SOME OF THE MANY OTHER DONATIONS.
The boys of Charterhouse School gave
massive silver punch-bowl with fluted Sides
Good cheer is suggeSted thus On the other
hand, there is dash of romance in the gift
of Spanish black lace mantilla by the
British residents of Seville; for Spain and
laceS, are they not symboical? Then comes
touching offering. 1t is a red and white
quit, with wors'ed monograms, from S8S
teachers and pupils of the Fox Court Rag
ged Schools. Equally thoughtful is the
present from the Sisters Of st. Scholastica's
Priory, consisting of a trinity of useful
ness, taking form in canvas and silk en-
broldered work-bag, a housewife fitted with
needles, pins, silks and scissors, and, last
but not least, a chaste Bible mark of amber
silk ribbon. Close beside these are the
scarlet petticoats and red worsted knitted
stockings, which are said to have touched
the Queen deeply, since the donors were
poor and gave what they could.
Turning again to feathers, two ostrich
leather screens, about tour feet high, meet
the view. They are from the ostrich farm
ers and women of Cape Colony, and are
most beautiful, being made up of the
choicest ostrich plumes. One. cannot help
thinking of the pride the women have taken
IN thus preparing a right royal gift for their
far distant though no less beloved Queen.
The Khedive of Egypt offered a superb
necklace, with pendants of lotus flow
ers, scarabees and gold-mounted sphinxes,
and earrings to match, made up of
lotus flower, falcon,
scarabee and a vase The Emperor of
China sent embroidered robes, royal pottery
vases, ornaments, carved boxes and, best of
all, two chests of imperial tea, such as
never leaves China on sale. This is, in
deed, delicate compliment to her majesty's
fondness for that delicious beverage which
''cheers yet not inebriatesn Oh, for Just
one cup of that well nigh sacred tea The
Emperor sent a tremendous lot of things,
having quite roomy section all to himself
Many of the gifts are pathetic to degree.
Others are bombastic and meaningless, but
all serve to show the popularity of the good
dame who sits upon this mighty British
throne. 1t has only been our province to
touch lightly here and there. Perhaps the
gift of Mr.. Lawson, of the London TeIe-
large blue velvet drapery used at the child
ren's jubilee festival in Hyde Park. On it
is worked an inscription in yellow and red
applique silk:
God bless our Queen, not Queen alone,
But Mother, Friend, and Queen in one.
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