The sun., 1903-08-30

reverted to her own Drlual, and to the
blessed feeling of confidence that filed
her heart as she took Albert for better,
for worse II was plain to all who saw
her at the altar that IL the mat ch had been
brought about by relatives IL had become
in a transcendent degree, on her side. a
love match. She had secured her prize
and was ineffably happy. Nothing faitercd
az she uttered her marriage vows Alas
for public taste in 1910, mincng graces
were then the fashion, and young ladies'
thought it pretty to simper. The unreserved
gaze of the Queen in looking up at her
young husband was thought out of place
Lady Lytton read it with truer sympathy,
and drew from il a forecast that time iusti-
fled in tie Queens married life. Al the
words, With all my worldly goods thee
endow,' tears welled from her eyes The
Princess Charlotte roared with laughter
when Albert's uncle Leopold repeated
the same words at her marriage"
DISCIPLINE FOR PRINCES.
OF the Queens treatment of her children
when little they were punished n r.-
ported untidy or careless about their things
Not to interfere with their liberty in pav
hours they wore the plainest clothes.
They were taught to blow into their kid
gloves to draw out the fingers before tbev
put them away, and to roll up their bonnet
ribbons. Bonnets are now fastened on
heads with hairpins, and the neck and ears
left bare. In the '40s, sos and sos thew
we're tied under the chin. II was no small
feat of deft fingers to tie the strings in
nice bow, and one that English fingers
rarely succeeded in accomplishing.
-One OF the most agreeable of the Queens
portraits-the one representing her at
church in the royal pew--gives a smart
under-chin bow. Limp, crumpled, or faded
bonnet strings spoiled the whole arrange
ment; the effect on the wearer's counte-
nance was unsatisfactory. One may, there
paid to the bonnet-strings of her daughters,
and to their being taught TO roll them up
tidly. Ribbons of the Queens cast-ofY
bonnets were ironed out and served to tie
up the younger children's sleeves or 10
help in dressing dolls.
"One of the incidents conducting to give
the Queen temporary popularity in Ire
land was this. She and the Prince, with
the Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred.
were driving in their roomy carriage to Mr.
Dargan's exhibition. The streets and
windows were thronged; there were only
cheers. She bowed very affably; the Prince
held his hat a little before his forehead
and hardly bowed. The Prince of Wales
took up his fiat cap with white band and
held il rather gracefully, as If to show that
he would have bowed we're the Queen not
present. Prince Alfred looked n little
sulky and kept his cap on his head Tho
Queen did not appear to see, but she did
She whipped the cap off with one hand.
and with the other gave him a slap in
the face. II was done in an instant and
without any change of countenance
laundering cheers marked the approval
OF the multitude.
JOHN BROWN.
No book dealing with the late Queen
i 1.t.. .,,itt 49,
to John Brown, the faithful servant Of
her Majesty for so many years. OF him
Mrs Crawford says:
-The presence OF protector had be-
come necessary to the Queen through
habit, ever since as a child she was guarded
as she drove in her little carriage by an old
soldier to whom the Duke OF Kent was
attached. Brown originally was priced
IA legacy Of Prince Albert. who chose
him to be responsible for her late Ma iestv's
safety in the Highlands. The Prince often
went Off deer stalking alone. Before
setting out he appointed when and where
to meet her. Brown was TO be with her
chose to ride. The Prince had an easy
mind when Brown was watching for her
safety, and well he might.
"When the Prince was dead the Queen
ina gined or felt that, in some mysterious
way. he revealed his mind to her more
plainly in the presence Of Brown. Some
men were the shadow of the truth. others
the reflection of the truth. but Brown, she
was satisfied, was the truth itself,
Zone so truthful was surely the proper
medium for the communications OF the
Prince There were no table turningS
or spirit rappings. Brown, albeit respon-
sive to eerie influences. despised such non
sensical doings. If they were not pure
nonsense they were satanic. The Queen
sat in front of a bust or portrait OF her lost
consort when she wanted inspiration.
She held some relic of him or the ivory
miniature bust which she always carried
in an oval case in her pocket, and con-
centrated her thoughts on some Of his say
ings or memoranda on subject or sub
,iects kindred to the one on which she sought
to be inspired.
"The late Duchess OF Orleans. a perfectly
sane and highly intellectual woman. never
in her widowhood took any important
decision without staying for some time
in meditation before the portrait OF her
departed husband. Perhaps this is wav
with German princesses. The Queen tnlt
or fancied she felt the influence Of the
Princes mind stronger when Brown was
near. Brown was as faithful to the Prince
in his lifetime as to the Queen after his
death"
The following story gives an example
of Browns influence with his royal mistress:
"Sir John Bennett favored me with an &C
count OF how he became acquainted WIN
Brown, so far as the prudent and come
what suspicious disposition Of Brown a.
lowed of their ever becoming friends. Az
n atchmaker and jcweller to her Majesty.
Sir John attended, with box of his wares
on the eve of great birthdays at Windsor
when the Court was there. He often re-
turned empty. or with slender gains l't
on one OF his business visits he fell in, 'ust
before lunch time, with lord or groon-'-
waiting whom he knew. That gentleman
hoped he had had profitable forenoon.
Sir John sighed: The Queens deep mourn
ing has utterly spoiled my market u u
were not for the honor of coming TO Nindsor
] should give it up Shall give You a tip
whispered the Court gentleman. Brown -
hanging about the stewards room wh"rA
you are to lunch. Ask him TO lunch WITH
you Why% Don't ask, but follow good
advice. This much ! can tell you: they 0'"
awfullv afraid now of Fenians and ar SN'
is rather nervous about them BroW'1
strong arm and wat chful eyes are in greater
request than ever He is really tn" body
guard when She goes out. If Won WaN"
much of him you will crafty Whom Won
know
"Sir John took the ball on the hop Espy-
ing Brown, he went up to him and s,d'
Mr. Brown, | am great admircr of voHr
part Of Scotland. It's bonnie Cou''rv
and most so on Deeside NV name show
ing card is no uncommon one ~ AN".-
deen, Do me the favor 10 share the hnoh
the Queen has ordered for me in the steve
ards room. | dislike to eat alone ami t
will help my appetite to hear good, pIHI1
Scotch from the mouth of a Crathe man
N..ll II A.. Ill VAN