Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-10-27

parent or servant in any other manner
than by its title. Its parents may occasion
ally so far forget themselves as to apply
some tender nickname or love word TO the
child. but this could only occur in mo
ments Of great secrecy and weakness. IL
Is spoken Of to all friends and servants in
the third person, as Lady Helen" or
Lord Arthur" the epithet OF nobility be
ing preixed 10 the child's Christian name.
It's distinct title Is applied only after the
death Of the person from whom such title
descends. formally in necessary legal In
struments, or when its age Of majority is
attained. Eldest sons carry their title
from the date Of christening.
To illustrate, take the house OF Man
chester. The eldest son Of the late duke
was Lord civilian George Victor Dregol
Vaudeville. He was Lord Vaudeville from
christening. He is the present Duke Of
Manchester. His younger brother. Lord
Charles Montagu, was always Lord
Charles" simply, in childhood and minor
ity. The only son OF the present Duke Of
Manchester is Lord civilian George kim
bolton. The lad is therefore now Lord
Vaudeville" and successor TO the duke
dom IL is, perhaps. irreverent % imagine
these little tots as other than beings su-
perior 70 the ills Of flesh under such aris-
tocratic conditions, but Lady Helen" has
wind on her little stomach and Lord
Arthur" has 20 run the gauntlet Of pare
goric and rash, precisely as with your
child or mine.
At about q years age. the nurse mother is
relieved. Perhaps for another year special
nurses are employed In the care of the child.
At from two 20 three years Of age 10 is trans
ferred 20 the household nursery, although
the special nurses may be somewhat longer
retained. This nursery is always a most
spacious apartment. Connected with TO-.
or leading INTO &c from an adjoining hall.
are a dozen or more pleasant little rooms
where older children sleep. sometimes with
auurse DO each room, and for nurses. the
governcs- 1ua her assistants. The priuCi
pal room OF the nursery Is not only "a fan.
tastic museum oi everything conceivable
with which 90 amuse children. but &c is
also their library, music room. study. din
ing room, play room Boo unpleasant wealth
or, and the sitting room and prison homo
OF milady's professional -overue,s
This Individual is expected 20 educate
and form the manners and morals Of the
children, Of the girls 10 the age OF twelve
and the boys 70 the age Of seven or eight.
when tutors for the latter are provided
These are both instructors and slaves
The goverue-- must read, write, speak and
teach French and German, and be able @
instruct IN the rudimeuts Of Latin. the sci
euces and philosophy she must sing and
teach vocal music, and play and instruct
upon the piano and harp. In fact she must
be the superior, companion and servant OF
her charges. Her compensation is forty
pounds 20 sixty pounds per annum. In
the greatest houses she is allowed two. and
sometimes three, nursery maids, at from
60 -un~. ma o. mua .a-N
The daily regime Of these children OF the
nobility Is abOu as follows: They rise at
: o'clock the year round They are given
a short walk before breakfast, which is
served in the nursery at S, and consists Of
oatmeal and cream, a little baked or
mashed potato, perhaps a bit Of sold lamb.
milk and fruit. Then they must assidu-
ously study until 10. Then the walk
in the grounds or a drive in a double
phaetOn. the governess In charge and an
under coachman or stable hoy a. driver
On their return they are allowed 70 romp a
little until dinner. At this meal they are
served with soup or boullion. q trihe Of
fish, sparingly Of roast meat or grilled
chops. a small help" Of vegetables and a
little fruit, or instead. custard or rice pud-
ding. The Younger ones may nap and the
older ones play until 3 O'Clock Then
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or walk is had, when they are entertained
by the governess with stories, improvised
or read. with music or by games until @
O'Clock. Then the supper, when weak
chocolate. cocoa or tea, with crackers or
toast, is served. and perhaps a trihe Of cold
roast BY half past : o'clock every one Of
these lordlings is ia bed and sound
asleep.
Whether the castle is asleep in its inene
home life. or is stirred by the presence Of
many noble visitors, its child life ever re-
mains the same. Children are almost ex-
clusively reared without seeing their par
ents save by chance. The regime of meals
is as strict and formal as that with their
elders. The g~overness is always with them
at meals, and indeed practically never alb
sent from them. Their study, play hours.
meals, outings and hours for rising and re-
firing are as vigorously observed as at a
military school. Their clothing is wholly
prepared under the direction Of the COVER
ness. Her ladyship simply receives re-
ports Of discipline and progress. She is In
no sense their mother. On rare occasions
when her ladyship is alone, or when guests
who are close friends are present, they are
permitted 20 appear with the governess at
the family table. But these occasions.
while regarded as rewards, are dismally
formal and austere.
Some things these children gain. The
vast grounds are full Of sweetness, sunlight
and song. They are kept in these every
moment permissible from their studies. I
believe them 70 be from infancy TO their
departure for school, and sometimes until
their entrance 20 noble society, the healthi
est children and youths I'm the world
Something else is gained. As a rule, their
compulsory and habitual abnegation be-
fore their elders prevent that insufferable
and turbulent, insulting self
consciousness Of the average petted and
spoiled American youth. So. too, II they
lose the society Of their titled parents. they
gain within and without castle doors, II
the same be not always retained as ! have
seen in progress about these unduly grand
places. a democracy Of affection and q
growth Of innocent love among a host Of
rarely reciprocative IL quaint and simpls
folk. EDGAR L WAKEMAH.
Animals' Toilets.
As rule all animals are clean by nature
A writer in Golden Days says; Even pigs