New-York tribune., 1896-05-31

. .u.,n =, th. seventeenth century, IN queen
I,,o,or,o.s, Az almost the only remaining INK
,.,rsar modern times and the feudal system oi
~. u,aa,. AGES IL Is we'll worthy a visit on inc
nav, =, Americans who visit London this sum-
rar Although the charter Of incorporation OF
tho ch,nter az now Organized dates back only 10
the reign Of King Richard III, whose signature II
bears vet the College was already In existence III
the reign of Edward ILL., 1t consists OF presi-
don. who bears the title Of Earl Marshal OF the
Realm. OF five Kings-at-Arms. Of ten heraids ana
of eight pursuiyants The Earl Marshal's ONCE
which rs eighth in rank and In point or prece-
dence in the vast British Empire has been since
the reign Of King Charles II hereditary In the
family Of the Duke of Norfolk. whose signature
Norfolk Earl Marshal" Is TO be found APPENDED
10 many proclamation published In The Ofnciai
Gazette" Generally speaking. these proclamatiohs
are of sumptuary character, and one clipping
Of which I have before me- ordains National
mourning for the death Of the Duke Of Clarence
The Duke Of Norfolk 4, the premier peer OF the
United Kingdom and as such takes precedence
over every other member of the nobility who is
not a prince Of the blood. He does not at first
sight strike one as a very imposing or even pre-
possessing parsonage, nor does he give one the
idea Of being fitted, so far as appearance goes, to
act as the chief of all the chivalry OF the British
Empire This feeling however. wears of by de-
grees; for he Is a man Of so much shrewdness
common sense and amiability that he creates after
while an excellent impression. At the Vatican,
whittier he was sent as ambassador to convey to
the Pope Queen victora's congratulations on the
occasion Of the episcopal jubilee Of His Holiness
a few years ago. the Duke is a great favorite, be-
ing held In high esteem by the Pontiff, who makes
no secret OF his appreciation Of the great lineage
the lofty station the immense wealth and wide
spread influence OF the head of the historic and
Austrious house Of Howard Each year the Duke.
VINO Is the most devout Of Catholics. makes pill
srimags to Lourdes for the sake Of invoking d.
''ae assistance in behalf OF his only son. the
young Earl Of Arundel who is not only blind. deaf
ana dumb. but also mentally afnicted-scarcey
n''ins therefore, to succeed his father in the Of
nee OF Earl MARSHAL Of Great Britain and presi-
uent OF the Court OF Chivalry.
Inc five Kings Arms, or chief heralds. bear
tne heraldic names Of Garter" "Clarencieux,"
Norroy," Lyon" and Ulster" Clarencieux and
Norroy have heraldic supervision Of England and
Saes Lyon that of Scotland. and Ulster that of
Neand, while Garter acts in the capacity OF dep
~presdent Of the Chapter. Their uniforms are
sAeed the ancient tabard. a sort Of short cope or
WAX upon which are embroidered in gold the
Sns Of the sovereign.
.ne heralds wear the same kind OF tabard and
Inform. the only difference between them being
ae whereas the ordinary heralds wear S. s.
,Ains. or rather collars Of silver. the Kings-at-
AnS nave golden chains, rs we'll as crowns Of
seunar shape. which they place on their heads
s when peers and peeresses don their coro-
- 'nat Is 10 gay. al that particular moment OF
- coronation ceremony when the Archbishop Of
saa'eroury places the royal crown on the head Of
a. sovereign The ordinary heralds number
u. dozen. those for England bearing the
s,, names Of Somerset" Chester"
s 'nusor, Richmond" Lancaster and
Pa ana are. Of course. subordinate to the
,sa'-Arms. The "pursuivants," who were
vh.y used TO apprehend state criminals.
tn 'neir name, stand on a still lower plane.
ga ponce duties have now ceased however.
~, "ey occupy seats in the Chapter with the
.p-Arms and heralds being known az
.se Croix." "Buemantle." "Portcu,sp
Rouge Dragon" etc "''
.,s, may occur to some readers to ask what nos-
modern benefit such a corporation as ,h,s
n, a. .e' 10 justify the public outlay necessary
~. support. To this II may be answered that
a. 'ai salaries Of the heralds, of the Kings
rec,na'. ana Of the pursuivants are more than
N..s.r every year by the taxes paid into the
treasury for the use of armorial bear