The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-09

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EDWARDS SCOTCH CAP.
BY the way. talking about yachting mat.
tiers. reminds me that there has been .
good deal Of discussion over the fact ina
the King. when aboard the Shamrock II
at the time OF her mishap. wore a wnite
Scotch cap.
Nobody can understand quite why. for
that sort Of thing had never been seen be-
fore.
But il looked comfortable enough and de-
fed wind and weather to remove II. though
it would be no protection at all from the
sun.
OF course. his Majesty has always been
rather fond of Scotch caps and Glengarries-
When in Scotland he generally wears them
Now men are asking themselves and one
another whether white Scotch caps Will be
seen at Cowes this summer.
For il does not always follow that every
fashion his Majesty starts catches on. as.
for instance. the single-breasted frock coat
which he wore at a garden party at Buck
fngham Palace last year, which was q nine
days wonder and nothing more.
The fact that the King has gone in for
a launch to use up the river has created
a deal of interest in social. as well as SPORT
ing circles, but I have not heard 80 far
that many sportsmen will follow his ex-
ample.
Autos RIVALS To YACHTS.
look upon automobiles with any great IA
vor. for. at present, the cars seem to be
reducing not a few votaries Of the river.
One yacht builder admitted tho other day
that people get tired Of being confined to
one route. whereas. OF q motor car, one
can go anywhere from Land End to John
OHGroats.
Besides. a good launch costs S.. 900. which
is more than ten times the cost of a first
rate motor.
AUTO FREIGHT SERVICE.
Indeed. this has been quite q red-letter
week In the motor world. For instance. a
motor-car service started between London
and Tunbridge Wells for the conveyance of
goods in opposition to the railways. Leav-
ing one day the goods reach their destina-
ton the next. Prices arc only bout one
fourth those charged by the railway COM
panies.
Then there have been the most success
full heavy motor trials yet known between
Liverpool and Manchester, where the roads
are very trying. The only mishap was when
a heavy car with & load of seven tons
crushed through the road into q drain. caus-
ing a brief delay.
REVIVAL OF CBoauEr.
The revival. or. rather. the progress. Of
croQuet Is very marked. The game Is be-
played at birmingham and other similar
paces even more h last year.
One Of the best players now Is Lady An
gela Forbes. while Mrs. and Miss Berenes.
mother and sister Of Lady Cairnes. are very
fine players indeed and attend a good many
Of the tournaments in which women take
part.
Lord Dorereile is among the most prom
Using players Of the day. Colonel Dot Deed
ham,. brother OF Lord Kilmorey. IL quite
devoted to the game and Is now m &C.
knowledged authority on it
Lady Clayton and Mrs. Claude Heneage
are well known as good players.
The smart player keeps his or her mallet.
and I'm some cases prefers playing with his
or her own croquet balls.
PROGRESSIVE DINNER PARrrrs.
The progressive dinner party. which has
found favor in the United States. has
reached London. One was given the other
night at the house of q ~well-known hostess.
Between courses the men guests gathered
Up their winegiasses, and. like the quests
in the Alice of Wonderland tea party, moved
one place on. the ladies remaining in their
original seats.
Although amusing by reason Of its nov
10y Wv ~ IO var VI INC IdSn.
ion becoming popular yet. especially among
those who like an appreciative and undis-
tracted audience for their conversation.
ETON BOYS AND VICTORIA.
The Fourth Of June celebrations at Elton
Rave been much missed this year. There
were no speeches. no parents and guard
fans with tips in their pockets. no luncheons
at the various houses. no procession Of
boats.
The recent abolition Of the royal bears
has brought to light an anecdote Of Queen
Victoria and two Eton boys. who secretly
Undertook a pig-sticking expedition among
the herd Of wild animals in Windsor Great
Park. They succeeded in killing one. In
quiries were made for the culprit. On the
youth honestly owning up, the head master
sent to the Queen for her mmands as to
their punishment. Said the Queen:
why. not even the keepers dare enter
those pens. i don't want them punished.
Brave boys. I am proud Of them"
Both Of the heroes who thus escaped have.
I believe. served in the present war. One
has fallen with honor. The other has re-
turned safe home.
MRS. LANGTRr WANTS TO SELL.
The subjoined advertisement has ap-
peared:
Fine racing bcx and regal lodge, a.
Newmarket. for sale or to let"
This is Mrs. Langtry's. or rather Mrs. De
Bathe's. beautiful place. with Its extensive
stables and lovely grounds and gardens.
Considering that there have been so MANY
rumors and denials Of rumors about Mrs.
Langtry's abandonment OF the turf, have
made inquiry, with the result that II may
now be taken as final that she has indeed
given up the turf and has no Intention Of
returning to II.
She has made up her mind to make her
theater her chief business. In fact. she 10
so enamored Of 1t that It might almost be
said that the management Of the Imperial
Theater has become her hobby.
While many managers Of London theaters
are complaining Of bad business, Mrs..
Langtry cannot. 1t does not look as II she