The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-02
London Letter.

The Queen looked very well and beam
ing at the first drawing room OF the sea
son. She did not seem 10 the least tired.
For the first time, she viewed her loyal
female subjects through pair Of gold
trimmed spectaclss, which made her look
even more than usually benevolent. She
was all 10 black, OF course, with trim
mings OF gsuze and paillettes-to which
latter she is much sttached-and she
wore, as she often does. above her long,
tulle veil. miniature representation in
diamonds of the royal crown OF England.
The state carriages Of the peers and
ambassadors were more numerous than
usual and very smart, although there
were not so many great ladies present 40
there are ut the later court functions.
OF course the Duchess OF Devonahire
looked a queen, as usual. She was in
purple and eilvery mauve. with silver
embroideries, sort of idealized paney
blossom. On her head was q curious
tiara, like square-edged band OF dia-
mouds. rather Egyptian 10 effect. She
only wore three necklaces, which was
moderate Of her. l know several ladies
Who wear six or seven. But the Princess
Of Wales objects to more than three, 30
the best dressed women follow her lead.
Lady Helen Vincent was another beauty.
Of type in total contrast to the Juno
esque Duchess. {. She is q Tennysonian
dream. ethereal. tall, golden-fair. with
an air OF dainty scorn for all mundane
things. Ose Of your compatriots. Mrs.
Pierpont Morgan, got large share OF
admiration. encomiums being equally
divided between her figure, her hair and
her dress. The latter was Of rich white
satin, yelled with white chiffon and
creamy-hued lace. The train was Of the
new duchess shape, and lined with pale
blue miroir velvet. A mass Of delicate
pale pink roses fell in shower from one
shoulder upon the train.
The Prince OF Wales went OF to the
Riviera 10 high glee. Thank goodness,
I'm of duty" he said to an intimate.
However, he had still little duty"
awaiting him in Paris, as he had to pay
the formal ciyilities to the President and
also to pay q long visit OF inspection to
the site Of the 1900 Exhibition. But he
uonsoled himself by going to the theatre
which fact was duly chronicled-and
to several other places which report did
not reveal to the curious world.
Princess Beatrice was shopping in
Regent street tie other day. No on,
seemed to recognize her. She was all in
black, OF course, but her little daughter
was in red. I thought she looked sad;
but che is worried. they say. because the
Empress Eugene is breaking up so fast.
The friendship between those two NO.
men is a wonderfully close one. 1t began
when the poor Prince Imperial fell in
love With Princess Beatrice. She would
not have him; but there may have been
q secret attachment. it would seem 80,
from his mothers long-continued de-
yotion to the Princess and her children.
The Queen and all the Royal House
have been exceedingly anxious about
the Empress Of Russia's attack Of
measlss, on account Of her condition.
1t vas because the late Duchess Of Nor
folk caught measles at the wrong time
that the Dukes only con was born blind,
and is subject to Gil sorts of Affections.
mental and physical. The poor fellow
will be twenty next year, but alas! be
will never be Of any use in practical life.