Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-01

soon evap0rateS, and leaves what was a
pretty girl of twenty a withered up. sour
looking woman of thirty.
10 the court balls from 1000 to 200
people are often invited. and this precludeS
the possibility of dancing with comfort.
dis majesty IS a non-3ancer. but mingles
Ireeiy with his guests, who, as rule, treat
their sovereign with all due respect,
though 1t does sometimes happen that ig-
noranee of court etiquette may bring about
the expulsion of an offender. When
proper respect Is shown his majesty is the
kindest OF the kind; but he can uphold
his dignity when occasion requires.
A private dinner is the best occasion for
approaching the kings unbourded hospi-
tailty and Estudying his character. After
the repast coffee Is served in one of ante
rooms, after which the gentlemen are in
vlted to smoke in the billiard-room, where
cigars and liquor are served. His majesty
invariably accompanies his guests. and Is
himself most entertaining. He goes
around to one and another. and converses
with each. At his approach the guest ma
turally rises; but 1t will often happen that
his majesty says. sit sit, and pushes
you gently back into your seat, while he
takes place beside you and smokes and
chats on any subject. Gifted as he Is, his
conversation Is always pleasant and in
structive
One evening. after entertaining his
guests, he called every one to the table,
round which we sat Then he sent for his
garter, the honor conferred to him by the
queen OF Egland, of which he seemed very
proud. The insignia itself is a magnif-
cent band of diamonds and gold, and after
being passed round. the tale of its origin
pleased all present, some of whom had
never heard the story of Edward III, and
the pretty little countess garter. "Honi
soft quI nal V pense' are the traditional
words inscribed on the badge. the spark
ling brllFantS forming the motto glistened
with Superadded beauty, and combined
with the gold, produced the picture of an
order of distinction which could scarcely
he surpassed in taste or refinement. Hav-
ing enjoyed his cigar, the king withdraws
to 1ls private apartments. after bid ling
his guests farewell and leaving thela to
their own devices. 1t may chance hat
one of the princes will turn their attention
to the billiard table, and after Il game or
two the parry break up.
The swedish royal family NAV be re-
garded as TIE most homely IN Europe. 1t
has had two troubles; the serious illness of
the queen. which necessltated a danger
Gus and painful operation. and the mar
Tiage of King Oscar. which has deprived
him Of all his legal rights One cannot
comment ON the first. it was unavoidable,
III order to save the life Of the queen.
AS regards the measures taken by the
crown and government to oust Prince
Oscar from his royal prerogratives, owing
to his marrying the girl he loved there are
different opinions; some allege that a
prince Is bound to marry one of roval
house; others. and they are in the ma
jorlty, think that Prince oscars conduct
has been that which one could only expect
from the most honorable and the best
hearted OF men.
Of the sons of the king and queen the
crown Prince Gusiaf has hitherto been the
delicate one of the family.
Now. unfortunately. it is Prince Carl
who is suffering. From being a compar-
stively small youth, the crown prince sud
denly shot up into an excessively tall
sIl!n man, The rapid growth. doubtless
was the original cause of his dolicacy. Be.
ing very near sighted, the cons ant use of
glasses detraacts from his otherwise good
looking appearance. He cultivates a mus
tache and beard, the latter now hiding an
unfortunately ugly mouth and chin
Ia September, 1881, ne married Vic
tOria. Princess Of Baden, and by her had
two sons. She appears to be delicate, and
not able to bear the rigOrs of the Scandina-
Wan climate. Norway has not been
graced to any great extent with her strik-
ingiy pretty presence.
This may possibly be due to Teutonic
ideas Of what COU.S manners ought to be
and the treatment accorded Her ROYAL
Hi9hness by the subjects of her father in
law. 1t Is said that at a state dinner one
Of the leading men Of the StorthIng who
was seated beside her, after being
thoroughly satisfied with the dinner.
placed his arm around the back of of her
chair, us he crossed his legs with the re-
pIete idea Of having q cosy chat!
A breach of common decency by whom
soever committed deserves correction, and
the HohenzoIlerns are among the foremost
to resent any such remiSsness.
Oscar, born in 1859, is the son who at
tracted every ones attention some time
ago by marrying a commOner, as | have
just said above.
Previous to his marriage his friendliness
and his unblamable character had endear-
ed him to one and all. He is a captain
in the Swedish navy, and now on long
cruise on board Sv edIsh friyate.
His marriage with Miss Ebba Munck
has unfortunately deprived him, both By
Swedish law and royal decree, of sue
cession to the throne and other royal
ri hts. Miss Eb5a Munck had been maid
of honor to the queen, and was of a deep
ly religious nature. Prince Oscars dis
position WIS in the same vein. ami there is
no wonder that he decided on taking her
for better or for worse especially as she
was his royal mothers companion. They
we've married at BOurnemOuth, England.
three years ago. Prince Oscar is the tvpe
of nobleman; if he had lost position
from a worldly point of view. he has Ger
talnly increased his popularity in setting
aside conventionaity and marrying low
ing and true wife.
The third brother. Prince Carl, now
twenty-nine years of age, is considered
one Of the handsomest men III all Sweden.
He Is an officer in the army. 1t would be
difficult to meet a finer fellow. and es-
peclally when clad in his grand uniform
of SEGA Life Guards his appearance is most
striking. Of all European princes he takes
the palm.
The last and youngest brother, Prince
Eugene, Is twenty seven years Old. w hen
in Paris be entered the studio of NM.
Humbert and Gervex. who have many fine
things to say of the talents and industry
of their high born pupil. During the sum
mer months he may be seen in southern
Sweden. in Scania. in company with a
well known Swedish painter both engaged
in making sketches and enjoying each
others society. The prince Is said to bear
Il strong resemblance to old Bernadotte-
black hair, sparkling ewes. hooked nose.
and an expressive. firm mouth. And he
seems even to have in his veins a tinge of
that democratic blood which made his
great ancestor, in MS youth. appear too
red for the leaders of the French repub-
lie.
may add in conclusion that the king is
proud to know that he can walk abroad In
perfect safety without an escort-a thing
which no other European monarch dare
d. In the winter time be skates alone: |
mean without attendants who watch over
him; be merely invites one Of the pretty
ladies who are enjoying the exercise 10
proceed Nith him. On these occasions. as
IN any other MS majesty will converse /
freely with one aud ALL without having
,ause TO apprehend the slightest intention
Al Insult from either peasant or aristocrat. +
D. VI. II. CREIGHTON SoNERvIILE.
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