The herald., 1895-09-01

connected with many of the leading fam
lilies of England and Ireland was of ire
proachabie character and had considera-
Bile native ability. The only reason given
for the bitter social attacks upon him was
because he represented a Liberal govern
ment, his official function being uispleas-
ing to the gentry of the island. The re-
ception rendered Earl c. gan and the
arrival of host of spor.smen from all
parts OF the kingdom for the purpose of
attending the horse show has had pleas
ing effect upon society. and a gay season
may be expected in Dublin. Many
wealthy persons deslrous of purchasing
blooded horses were present at the show,
sume OF them from the American conti
nent. Earl Cadogan bad a large party
at Dublin castle each day of the fair.
Among those present during the afte.-
moons and evenings at the receptions
given at Dublin castle we're Lord William
Beresford and bis wife, formerly duchess
of Marlborough. Each day the vice-regal
party drove to the yards of the horse
show in state. The handsome carriages,
the snowy livery and the gorgeous deco
rations of the outriGers attracted univer-
sal admiration.
Gladstone continues in the best of
health, showing unusual activity, even
| ,ting Lord Norton at the latters historic
seat Hamshall near Birmingham. This
seat of Lord Norton is full of arr treas
ures and curiosities. In connection with
the literary and artistic features OF this
visit SHOULD be mentioned social func-
tion, house party. In attendance upon
the occasion were the archbishop of Can
terbury, Viscount Peel ard the bishop of
Rochester. On Thursday the party drove
| to visit Bobby now Sin Robert, whose
recent visit to America will be remem-
bered by all newspaper readers, and Mr..
Gladstone has shown such fatherly IN
terest in HIM since he returned TO Eng
land. 1t is remarked that Sir Robert Peel
seems to have entirely settled down in
| life. He is very popular around Brayton
manor, when is only ten miles from
Hamshall. Upon their arrival the men,
coined by Sir Robert Peel, who personally
escorted them over the manor and
| around the gardens.
| Mr.. Gladstone was delighted with e very
| thing that ne saw and heard. He Ie-
! mained until late in the afternoon and
| upon departing wrote in the visitors
| book statement to the effect that it had
been day Of the utmost interest and de-
| light and he would never forget the Occa-
| sion of his visit to Bray ton manor after
an interval of sixty days.
Friday Mr.. Gladstone drove TO Kenil-
worth ana visited tne runs OF the famous
| castle. Today he visited Lord Coliham
at Hanley Hall park. The day Gladstone
arrived at Hamshall large crowd gath
cred at the station and cheerpd him. He
| advanced and extended his hand to one
| of the men in the crowd and INDUCED in
a hearty handslake. After this warm ana
unique greeting, Gladstone inquired the
age of the man whose hand he held.
81 am 20 years of age, was the reply.
"Why, You youngster," returned Glad
| stone, laughing heartily.
| Mention having been made of Sir
| Robert Peel and his visitors it is worth
! while to add that the creditors To-Day ac-
| cepted compromise by his attorneys of
ten snillings per pound on all unsecured
debts. Bankruptcy proceedings were
commenced against Sir Robert Peel in
| 1893. The sum total of his preferred liza
| bilities amounted TO between ELS, 900 and
$50, 900. Today's arrangements with his
creditors provides for deposit of 10 900
for the purpose of carrying out the agree
| ment and the payment OF the costs.
The medical press this week records
| the revival of the ''tattooing craze among
the aristocracy. The medical papers as
sert that many people have already
tattooed their arms with their crests
and insignia of rank. One prince. it is
asserted, .ca3 display specimen OF the
| art of tattooing really worth seeing when
he rolls up his shirt sleeves.
Ladies and gentlemen of letters ana
davotees of fashion are greatly concerned