New-York tribune., 1896-01-19

by him. for he az well as being wonderfully hand
some is possessed of great charm OF manner and
uprghtness OF character. prince fitted in every way
10 be "A he~o OF romance The betrothal took place
not long after their meeting with the cordial assent
OF all the relatives OF both Prince and Princess,
and on January H. 1885, their marriage was ceie-
brated at Sgmangen.
The beauty and youth of the Princess Marie
touched all hearts, and her winning manner soon
made her beloved by King Charles as II she was
actually his own daughter. The Princess as wen
as being beautiful has inherited the great inteec-
tual gifts OF her mother. and is born ruler or men,
Her sweetness OF disposition. added to her powerful
mental qualities. renders her likely to become one
OF the most famous princesscs of her century. Like
all her family she Is devoted music and art. and
is also gifted with the faculty Of writing down her
thoughts In graceful and poetic language ana TINS
gift causes her to have great sympathy with her
aunt the Queen OF Rumana. who has one OF the
most poetical natures of any one living.
The Queen OF Rumanla is charmed with her
new niece as the King is, and looks on her ana
treats her as a beloved daughter, finding In her
companionship relief from her sad memories ana
fits OF melancholy.
Inst nine months after their marriage. on october
g. 1893 n little son born to the Crown Prince
and Princess when the young mother had not quite
completed her eighteenth year. The baby prince
was named Charles. after his greatuncle ana great
was the 10y OF the Rumanian peop.e that a prince
sboud at last be born to them in their own coun-
try As may be imagined. this event increased the
already great popularity of the Crown Prince and
Princess tenfold especially as the Princess Marie
proved herself n most tender and loving mother
Every one wished have sight of their future
king and the first time he drove out with his
mother the streets were as crowded as IL IL were
national fete day. . ~ ,oo,
NOT nuite a year later. September 29 1891, a
little daughter was born. who was named EiizaDeth
after the Queen The little Princess Elizabeth Is an
exceedingly pretty child, ana the queen mas now
quite rcgained her former health, and mas her
greatest happiness In the nursery OF her t'ie great
nephew and niece.
The Rumanian lteratu Is rich In poetry. and one
Of the greatest interests OF the Queens lie mas
been to collect and translate the national songs
verbally as they have been handed down by ira
dition The Crown Princess who is Interested in
all intellectual pursuits has also shown great IN
terest her aunts research, and many quiet even
Ruman!an books and manuscripts. Music Is another
great resource of the Princess Marie. who like all
her sisters is accomplished musician. Her Royal
Ulghness is also anxious to bring tennis ana other
amusements more into fashion here and TO Induce
the peop.e to lead freer and more modern life.
leave very much to De desired. and remind one OF
stories told OF people of rank in England during
the sixteenth century.
Superstition is rampant even among the edu-
wtchcraft as strong a belief as there was in Eng
land In the days of James l. and this In spite or the
Improvement which has undoubtedly taken place
In the country since the accession or the present
king The Crown Prince and Princess VIII nave
by means an easy country to rule. but they are
fortunate In having powerful relations, and their
connection with England and Russia will do much
to make their life smoother.