The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-02
(BY MRS. ,. M. de coTTEs.)


 Richmond -on-the- Thames, a most beau- tiful place. Such a viewi Such grounds! She had three hundred girls of about 10 years of age from the village, dressed in red, white and blue, to dance and play games upon the lawn. to amuse the guests. It was a holiday treat to the children, and a pretty sight to the guests. Lady Rothsctild had all sorts of enter taining jugglers, circus races. etc., etc., but I preferred the music from the Royal Blue band the glory of the grounds, flow CTS, and to watch the people and the beautiful dresses. Indian princes In royal regalia seemed plentiful. and they added very much to the picturesqueness of the scenes. went to many other garden parties, and "at homes," and teas" and 'studio parties," ind pastoral plays" which were very entertaining and pretty in the lovely gardens lit with lanterns and colored lights.
 "Yes, the Coronation Bazaar for the hospital came off, and was opened by the Queen. and the Royal Bazaar at the French Embassy for the Martinique suf- ferers, opened by the Princess Christian. They were most beautiful. and most in- teresting never miss the royal bazaars it is worth your ten and six to be pres- ent, and then you know it is for noble cause.
 ''The American women were greatly in evidence at both bazaars-the "diplonatic set'-some of them being the first to ar rive and the last to depart, so great seem- ed their devotion to the royal charities. It was particularly amusing to watch them.
 \"Oh, yes; the Duchess of Marlborough was there. I bought dainty lace collar from her and she folded it up and gave me my change and parcel. and thanked me very sweetly in a business way. She was handsomely gowned in white em- broidered glace silk. Mrs. Paget was as- sisting the Duchess of Devonshire, and 1t was very funny to hear her call the Duchess Duchie dear.' She was gowned in white embroidered muslin and looked very simple end stylish. Yes, the Amerf- can women were the best dressed women there.
 Mrs Cornwallis West was not selling, but seemed to be patronizing the refresh ment stalls very generously with her party. She looked very grand and in fact was the most beautifully gowned woman there Ono exceptions-a soft black and white creation). I bought a fan from Madam Sarah Bernhardt. She was most lovely and wrote her autograph upon 1t and talked with me quite a while in her 
 Bazaar was held in the Botanical Gar dens, and was a wonderful affair. The Queen looked perfectly lovely. I will never believe that she is sixty. She has not a single indication of age, and she is a perfect queen! She looked so royal and grand upon Coronation Day. Oh. yes; I had one of the finest seats to be had in the House of Parliament-seats right at the Abbey, compliments of Lord George Hamilton to Mrs. Donovan and myself. I was in the front row, so near that I could see every jewel in her crown. and in the Kings. He looked every inch a king was glad not to be Tn the Abbey only seven hundred of the seven thous- and inside could sse the coronation, and many of the ladies came out and took seats in the House of Parliament, seats to see the royal procession return.
 Tt was a sight never to forget. I felt as enthusiastic as any royal Briton, and felt almost a personal pride over Kitchener and Roberts. and, in fact, over the whole thing. I would not have miss ed it for the world. It was too funny to see the Lords running around the Parlia- ment grounds in their velvet gowns and wigs and to have ladies in low-neck satin gowns, tule veils and feathers, sit by you in broad daylight, attended by courteous knights in velvet knee trous- CTS and gorgeous buckles and laces and powdered hair
 "Yes, 1t is true that was in direct communication with Her Majesty, the Queen. I wrote her letter offering the sympathy and congratulations upon the recovery of His Majesty, the King. in be- half of the International Sunshine So- ciety, which I represented at the corona ton. This Is Her Majesty's gracious re- tv ho
 Buckingham Palace. 14th July. 1902
 Madam-I have had the honor of sub hitting your letter to the Queen, and am now commanded to convey to the Inter- national Sunshine Society of America, through you. Her Majestys sincere thanks for this expression of sympathy am. madam, Your obedient servant,
 Sidney Grevelle
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 Hon. Sidney Greville Is her private secretary. I have also several letters from Hon. Charlotte Knollys, lady in waiting to the queen. and next to Her Majesty, one of the most lovable and powerful women in England.
 T sent her a copy of my book, Nam mys "Reminiscences in appreciation of her courtesies to me. Here is her reply:
 HI. M. Yacht Victoria and Albert.
 "Dear Madam-Pray accept my very best thanks for the copy you nave been so kind as to send me of your charming book Yours truly, "'Charlotte Knollys' "In another letter from the royal yacht. she says: Their Majestles regret to find it impossible to have the pleasure of hear ing you recite this time.
 "A direct message you see, and during time when every moment was filled Nith official arrangements and import ant affairs.
 But for the Kings illness I was to have recited before him at some of the coronation functions
 "Oh. yes, I did recite at the Kings dinner for the blind, the most exclusive and unique of all the Kings dinners to the poor. It was at the Ebury Street Museum Hall. Sir Charles Gage Brown and his daughter were present; also Lady Milbank, the elder Mrs. Paget. and other notables interested in the mission. I never received a more kind appreciation Three cheers were given for their be- loved American cousin. whose most charming songs and stories had made theirs the most enjoyable of all the King s dinners So said Sir Charles. as he called again for three cheers and a vote of thanks I was presented with one of the Kings mugs, a gift from His Ma jesty a lovely box of chocolates, and this ex- ouisite illuminated card of invitation from the King.
 "Yes. that was Sunshine workout the pleasure I received was very great in return It Is always a privilege to give happiness to the desolate, and to scat ter the bright rays where I can of the