The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-11-13
loondOn Correspondence.

You will want to know some partic-
ulars. l am sure. OF the baptism of the
Marquis OF Blanoford at the Chapel
Royal. ST. James 10y special permission
OF the Queen.) The little man had
bran me- robe. for there is no christen-
ing robe in the Churchill family-why.
do not know. He was Sd good. never
even attempting TO cry. not even when
the sub-dean and several very ilus.rious
persons kissed him after the cermony.
The Prince OF Wales made the responses
in stentOrian tones. 1t Is an in
terestiug coincidence that he performed
the same function in the very same
building twenty five years ago on behalf
OF the father Of little John Albert Ed
ward William Churchill The Duchess
looked defeats still, but radiant. She
had very pretty frock of the new laven-
der blue, with lace yoke and sleeves
over white satin. The company Of rela-
tons was smart. and the gold cup which
the Prince presented was duly admired:
it has his arms on one side and those of
the Marlborough on the other.
This ceremony ended. the Prince start
ed of to pay his attentions to the Mar
chioness OF Blandford's sister, Lady
Lansdowne, on the occasion OF her
daughters marriage to the Marquis Of
Waterford. So punctual was lie that he
reached st. Georges few minutes be-
fore his graceful hostess. rather to her
CONSERVATION. At the reception after
the wedding this gave him an occasion,
while mildly chatting" her. to display
his wonderful memory. She had said
something about being sorry she had
kept him waiting in the church. Said
the Prince. with his little chuckle, "Ah.
my lady. this is not the first time. Do
you know that you kept me waiting for
exactly three minutes when / attended
the christening OF today's pretty bride.
about twenty years ago!"
The wedding was very pretty. The
aisle and porch were lined by the stall
wart troopers of the bridegroom's regi.
ment OF Horee Guards. and a very pretty
little ceremony Was the presentation OF
the exquisite boquet Of lilies Of the val
ley. tied with their colOrs, by the men
and non commits stoned officers when the
bride arrived. Lady Beatrix Fitzmau-
rice is slender. brown-haired creature
rather frail and delicate looking, but
with a proud carriage of her little head.
She made such fine contrast to her
stalwart young bridegroom, who is every
inch Beresford. with the square brow
and strong mouth Of the fighting race.
Her graceful gown was embroidered
with silver and diamonds and trimmed
with Irish lace so perfect that we be-
holders coveted vainly. This lovely lace
was labor Of love. 1t was made by the
Poor Clares OF Kenmare Convent. on the
bridegrOom's estate. an establishment
famed for its wonderful productions in
this branch OF art. The Poor Clares are
clustered nuns who never leave their
convent walls and never see a stranger
except through thick grating. They
seldom speak. and every day each digs a
portion OF her grave. 1t is pathetic t.
think Of these silent women working
patiently for the adornment Of a fresh
young beauty just entering the world
which they have renowned forever. But
they are very happy folk, and have by
no means burie1 their womanhood in
the grave with their worldliness: more
over. their lord OF the manor is much