The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-08-21

are fOfDiuuou Guy tuu' Aou wouiu nave
bsep disabused on that idea il you had
seeu the pile OF music Of the "Geisha"
and Shop Girl" type that went with the
court to Cimiez. in the spring. 1t is a
condition of the post that the maid Of
honor should be able to play and sing
and accompany at sight. Tht Queen
often asks for given song and expects
10 get it immediately. but che does not
insist upon classic works; she can enjoy
Sister Mary James Top Note" and Miss
Lambert one OF her most musical atten-
dants, used even to d. "TararabOom-
deay." The banjo is not forbidden in
the roy al presence, and Chevalier's new
songs are always welcome. Every maid
Of honor is styled Honorable" during
Der time of service which terminates
only on her marriage, and she has 600
wear TO dIess on, besides a handsome
dowry. She is o1ly on duty three months
Of each year, 60 on the whole Miss Ed
Wardes is lucky little maid.
Speaking OF dowries reminds me of a
story going the rounds to the effect that
the Queen is about to give dot to Lady
Anne Coventry on her marriage with
Prince Victor Duleep Singh. 1t is not
likely to be true; the only contingency
which would make it 20 would be the &C.
ceptance by the Prince Of high official
post 10 India. and on THE the India or
fee would be likely to have much to say,
as it has already had about the marriage,
which will probably be delayed con-
slderably by red-tape formaIities.
The Duchess Of HamiltOn's marriage
rather startled everybody, as it is only
two years since the Dukes death. How
ever, the poor lady had rather a mis-
cradle time with him, for their tastes
we're totally dissimilar. The Duchess
Of Devonshire's eldest daughter does not
care much for town life and social tri-
umphs; her passion is for hunting and
all country pursuits; whereas her hus-
band cared nothing for these, but only
for yachting, which she detests. tie
left her badly of, too. and settled every
thing be could ON the young daughter.
Lady Mary, who will be a great catch
for somebot y when she comes out. But
now the Duchess, in Mr.. Carnaby Eos
ter. has found mate whose tastes coin
eide with Ter own. Their estates are
near, so they are friends for some years
Standing. All her people are pleased at
the marriage.
1t is great pity that the king OF
Siam could not have come to London
ealier; he would have been such nice
person to lionzie. However, the Gren'
Tells were probably not sorry to occupy
their lovely Taplow court themselves
until after Henley. His Majesty you
really must not expect me to spell. or
even to remember his name is quite
Dice looking young fellow, with record
Of many good deeds, and a m,nd both
kind aud cultured.
Heis an ardent Buddhist. but is not
averse 10 the work OF Christians among
his subjects, nor does he attempt TO in
terfere with religious freedom. However.
ne doesn't approve of all We do. One
DAY be agreed to 60 and ses the British
service on Sunday, at Bangkok. He
started with numerous retinue. but
xnen he got to the building he found
Inc usual number OF coolies sitting out
side In the broiling sun, swinging
punkahs to keep the inside cool. There
upon he went away. NO." SAID he; III