Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
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LONDON. June 25.-The residence of
their Royal Highnesses. the Prince and
Princess Christian. stands not very far
from the famous statue Of King George,
which is at the end of the Long Walk
in Windsor Great Park. Formerly known
as the Rangers Lodge. 1t was erected in
the time OF Charles H., and has since
been occupied by the relatives Of reign
ing monarchs or by people Of celebrity
who have held the Rangershlp. From
time 10 time various additions have been
made 70 the buildings. and it is somewhat
extensive, and has a very picturesque APP
pearance, with its walls mantled in ivy
and creeper, and its gables and towers
o; remote periods
The entrance hall is almost furnished
with trophies OF sport from different
parts Of Europe. a tribute TO the marks
manship OF his Royal Highness Prince
Christian. Then there is a vestibule with
portraits Of the sons and daughters Of the
household In their childhood's days. In
this and an adjoining ante-room is some
quaint. antique furniture, having frames
with inlay Of iron, some very beautiful
white china and several curios IN the
shape OF pipes, TASKS. pistols. and pure
crystal vases. with &c. r." on them. and
other articles all appertaining 10 the
Duke OF Cumberlands rangership; nor
must I forget the organ often used on
Sunday evenings, and formerly in the
morning, previous to the erection or the
pretty royal church close by.
The boudoir OF her Royal Highness.
which is quite near, is one OF the most
charming rooms of the house, and has
quite the prettiest outlook Everything
IN 81 is bright and speaks OF the tastes
Of the occupant-artistic. musical, and
literary; the first by the many water
c00rs which are seen on the walls,
the musical by the open piano ana
scattered sheets of music, and the llte-
sary by the presence Of large NUMBER
u modern works on important subjects.
IN each Of these branches the Princess
has shown herself thoroughly efficient. al
though. perhaps, II IS only as regards
N. music ana literature hat the public
has had much opportunity of judging.
Her Royal Highnesss undoubted talens
IN music is often manifest TO the public,
as IL is not at all uncommon for her TO
play for charitable causes, either alone,
or with her daughter, the Princess VIC
tOria. Her literary work, TOO, is well
known, as she has written often, and 10
good purpose: also, she has done much
as translator. a writing-table, crowded
with correspondence, speaks eloquently
OF the immense amount or work the
Princess undertakes. Her Royal High
ness Is connected with so many philan-
;hropic and charitable institutions and
societies, and is appealed 20 SO largely
by all classes Of the community Tor her
presence' and cooperation, that II is
scarcely possible TO gauge the number
OF letters continually arriving. All these
are duly answered. and II speaks much
for the business capabilities Of the Prin-
ces that IL IS quite a usual thing for her
70 write one letter 60 personal friend
or acquaintance and at the same time
dictate another TO her secretary of an
entirely different character.
The dining-room has many reminis-
cences OF old times Ia the shape OF wall
and antique furniture. On the
there is a massive silver centre
piece; at the summit OF II Is the hSdre
Of The late Prince Consort. the base OF
nc Aneiy- wrought pedestal showing the
following inscriptions II have fought
good fight / have finished my course. /
have Kept the faith" ITO Christian VIC
tol Albert Ludwig Ernst Anton. OF
sthleswlg- Holstein. IN remembrance OF
MS grandfather Albert, Prince Consort
rom his grandmother and godmother,
Flctoria r.. May p. 1857
Ihe library IS a snug little room. with
large and varied collection OF books,
some portrtits and water colors. and a
general look OF comfort in the easy
mars and lounges. This LEADS direct
INTO The Prince Christians sitting-room.
s'ag-horns. skins. pictures. and many
slAer things speak Of hts Royal High
less love OF animal life; IA fact. OF
verifying appertaining 10 outdoor life.
ne Prince Is Unfortunately fond. and not
'hiy does hunting. shooting, ETC., take
w much Of hls time. but OF cricket and
he Is AN active patron. The