The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-03-17
Queen MARGHERITA.
The Wife of Italy's Mon
arch a Great Favorite
with Her Subjects.
A CLEVER AND CHARMING WOMAN WITHAL
Her POndness for Pearls-lnter-
esting Anecdotes of the
Young Prince.

Aho OhAV RNAoO
who inclines to ~extravagance is perhaps
the Queen; like all Italian ladies she dis
plays a love for luxury In her toilet and
induces the court ladies to spend beyond
their means in following her lead. In
another direction, however, the queen
exercises a remarkable Influence. she Is
always endeavoring to improve her
mind. Like her mother, the Duchess OF
Genoa, she reads much. She speaks
German. English and French fuently.
She also takes an interest in fancy work,
and is alw avs ready to aid the working
class. AS a daughter of the house OF
Savoy, which always had clerical aspira-
tions, she endeayors to aineliorate the
church and monarchy. These attempts
have several times caused uspicion. and
in many circles harmed her popularity.
But even the most extreme Republican
paper could never throw the slightest
shade on her honor. Without doubt the
Queen cherishes a high conception of her
duties as Queen. wife and mother.
A habit of rendering homage to the
Queen is greatly spread over Italy. The
flower bearing her. name is used as a
symbol in all festive decorations. She
herself prefers another emblem OF her
name, however, and has adopted the
pearls as such. She can always be reccg-
nized by her necklace of numerous rows
of pearls. From year to year the orna-
ment grows more costly, as the king par
~ticipa:es in his wife's love for jewels and
adds a new string every year, SO that now
the chains hang as far as the waist,
rather spelling the appearance as a grace
full ornament. She can also be easily
recognized by the ringIeJs she wears on
her forehead.
FoND OF ART.
Queen Marguerite ikes to surround
herself with works of art. One giunce
into her parlor reveals her taste AID in
terests. Chairs and tables are covered
with books, high piles of music fill the
stands aud elegant hand embroider1es
show that she knows how to make use OF
the few hours she has to herself, And
besides. she by no means leads AN indoor
life. She has practlced mountain climb
ing with great energy. and often visits the
heights OF Aosto and Galore, the birth
place of Titan. The king often ac-
ceedingly simple that when hunting the
channels he is satisfied with a common
tent for q night lodging and with the
simple fare of the peasants.
The peculiar brilliant gifts of the
Queens intellect and conversation. COM
bined with her affability and generosity,
have WOE her the genuine friendship OF
many men of literary and scientific ini-
portance, She gives evening teas where
the conversation flows on gaily without
ceremony. Mingnetti in his time was a
constant guest. Also Bought never failed
to put in his appearances. One of her
favorites is Gious Carducci, greatest of
Italy's living poets, whom her fascinating
manner has converted from republican,
ism. for in spite of their simple manners
and even familiar Intercourse, the royal
family pride themselves that their
ancient noble house is superior to all
others in the Kingdom" The education
of the crown prince, now about twenty
years Did, aimed chiefly at making him
a strong and courageous man.
THE YOUNG PRINCE.
1t is related that during a sea voyage
from Palermo, where he mad ~journeyeu
with his mother, a severe tempest arose,
causing the captain TO fear for the safety
of his passengers. He deliberated with
his officers whether it would not be safer
to return to Palermo, and resolved to ask
the Queens advice in the matter. When
the captain stated the danger to the
Queen the little Prince was present, who
wrote the following words on a piece of
paper:-"Fear was ever unknown TO the
house of ~Savoy"-the motto of their fam
lily. The studies he underwent were of a
more practical than literary or artistic
tendency. He takes a special interest in
ancient history aud greatly enjoyed his
recent Trips TO Asia. neu d lItt 10 BOY
he liked to speak of his life at home. The
following little anecdote has been re-
lated of himself.
Unlike the Queen, the King is not tall
ented and lacks especially Il musical ear.
Lately the Queen deems it necessary to
wear glasses while reading, when papa
greatly dislikes. When she puts them
on he says:-'Margherita, put aside the
glasses but when does not
obey, he says:-'Margherita, II you do not
put aside the glasses | am going to sing
and to prevent that catastrophe she
quietly lays down the glasses" A study
of the Kings life would show that he has
the same soaring ambition and would be
able to fulfill the same deeds us his
father. Theodore Romano in Phiiadel-
phia Inquirer.