New-York tribune., 1889-10-13

doubtless support herself handsomely rs physician
and surgeon, rs an artist, or as teacher OF the
piano and of vocal culture. / may add that she
is particularly fond of American literature, being
constant reader of the principal American mag.
azines and papers Her favorite OF all authors Is
Nathaniel Hawthorne.
All the same. Her Majesty does not despse
the more frivolous feminine arts. She takes care
to set before her subjects for their loyal imitation
only the latest and most approved fashions IN
dress, and on all state occasions makes display
of robes and jewels fully worthy of her exalted
rank She is spendidly formed woman, ana
has the perfect complexion which is TO be found
in northern countries more frequently than else
where OF the possession of these physical charms
she is unQuestonaDly fully conscious, ana she j.
fond of costumes and occupations that display
them TO the besu advantage. Skating is one OIL
her favorite amusements, doubtless largely De
cause IL allows her TO show her athletic prowess,
because a tight-titting skating costume wei SETS
of her graceful form, and because the vigorous
exercise heightenS the brilliancy OF her complexion
or course the winters Of Greece are not sufficiently
severe for the formation OF ice on which 10 skate
A large and handsomely appointed rink has there-
fore been constructed with an artlhclai sKatlhg
floor .
But haste to the wedding. What is to be said
Of the bridegroom? First, that he IS the hope
not only of Greece, but OF the entire OreeK race
everywhere. His name is Constantine, and his
prospective brides name is Sophia. What more
natural then, than that the Gree ks should expect
d fulflment of the famous prophecy that there
shall arise a Greek Emperor Of that name, with
a wife named Sophia who shall restore Christian
rule to Constantinople and Christian worship TO
the Mosque Of St. Sophia Well, the Duke OF
Sparta is after all not an unlikely candidate f0r
such high achievements, provided always that
it pleases the Great Powers OF Europe 10 allow
him TO work out such destiny which probably
it will not Prince Constantine is tall ana
handsome young man, of fine intellectual powers
and social graces lie is said 10 have extraordinary
strength of character and clearness OF Judgment,
and 10 be a hard and close student. Ills am
btiOn to excel always led him 10 learn more than
the lessons prescribed by his teachers, and he
used 10 say that he wanted to learn as much
as possible in order 10 be as good hlng as
possible OF course, military training formed
considerable part Of his education, and ne always
entered into the sham fights with great zesn
His military education was completed in Germany,
where he not only noted as an eXcellent
SCI ldier and officer, but attained great personal
popularity The venerable Emperor William
bestowed upon him with his own hands the
Grand Cross of the Order of the Black Eagle, an
honor seldom accorded TO one SO young. The
Prince has been surrounded by tutors and other
attendants Of admirable moral character as we'll
as intellectual and military attachments, 50 that
he has grown up with high idea of duty and
a thoroughly manly character. Preparations are
being made for wedding festivities which will far
surpass any public ceremonial ever held in Greece
in modern times, and into these the entire public
is entering with a zeSt that augurs well for the
popularity of the future King and Queen.