The San Francisco call., 1904-09-04
ENTERTAINING
KING EDWARD
Is EXPENSIVE
High Society Rejoices
in Rulers Alb
SenCe.
British Monarch Is
Resting Up at
Marienbad.

LONDON, Sept. 3.-High society
breathed a sigh OF relief when the
King departed for Marienbad 10 under
90 the cure at that popular Austrian
spa The general feeling Of satisfae-
ton among the nabobs Of the land is
due 10 the fact that for a season none
Of them viii be called 10 turn their
stately homes upside down 10 provide
entertainment and accommodation for
his Majesty and suite. Dispensing hos
pitality 10 the King involves 50 much
expense that only the richest can af-
ford it. and even they DO not banker
after a too frequent repetition OF the
exalted honor.
The King does not receive invitations
10 visit his subjects He invites him
self Through Lord Farquhar. the con-
troller OF the Kings household, the
person selected for this mark OF royal
favor receives a notification that his
Majesty viii be graciously pleased 70
pay visit al such and such a date and
remain so long. Then the excitement
begins. The house receives an over
hauling. compared with which an an
nual spring cleaning is tri1ing mat
ter. Painters. pOlishers and paper
hangers are summoned The suite set
apart for the royal guest must be re-
furnished and redecorated throughout.
An absolutely new bed must be placed
in the royal bedchamber. for that di-
vinity which doth hedge about a King
forbids that he should slumber between
sheets where a less exalted personags
has reposed- II accommodation Is lin
tied. children and nurses are all packed
Of Servants are carefully inspected,
and only the best permitted 10 be in
evidence during the Kings sojourn-
They are carefully trained IN the nice
ties Of court etiquette.
CHOOSES HOSTS GUESTS.
Through the private secretary. Lord
sKnollys. the King sends a list OF the
guests whom he desires should be IN
vited to help entertain him Among
them may appear the name OF some
one with whom the host. or more likely
,
makes no difference. Personal feeling
has 70 be set aside. pride swallowed
and the invitation sent The kings
wishes are interpreted as royal COM
mands which must be obeyed at the
risk Of incurring his displeasure. II IS
only after the list OF guests selected
by the King has been received that the
host and hostess venture humbly TO
submit a list. OF such friends OF their
own as they would like 70 invite. II
included in il are the names OF any
person whom the King does not desire
TO meet they are scratched out before
the list is returned by his faithful Sec
retary.
The Kings arrival at the house which
he honOrs with his presence is usually
timed 10 take place about 5 o'clock IN
the evening Usually ne retires imme-
diately 70 the apartments reserved for
him and does not meet the rest OF the
house party until a few minutes be-
fore the dinner hour. As a rule that
is fixed at 9 o'clock. in accordance with
the custom obtaining at Buckingham
Palace and Windsor
Catering TO the royal appetite IS no
light matter, for like al the members
Of his family, he is hearty eater and
is particular as TO what he eats. Either
the King himself or one OF his suits
who is familiar with his tastes amends
the menu for the day, which includes
breakfast. luncheon. tea dinner and
supper. besides incidental refreshments.
MUST BE AMUSED.
But the most serious part OF the
hosts duties is providing for the Kings
amusement. Every days diversions are
carefully planned beforehand 50 that
he may not have a dull moment on his
hands He is fond OF amateur theatri-
cal entertainments Whatever may be
the days programme. however. the
night invariably winds up with bridge.
which is often kept I'D unit 1.-The wee
sma' hours" when luck favors his
Majesty.
The King has gone TO Marienbad sin
cog as the Duke OF Lancaster. BY
which he avoids the fuss and ceremony
OF which he no ooubr grows very
weary at home His daily routine there
IS in striking contrast 10 the round OF
pleasures which are planned with so
much care and elaboration BY those
whom he visits here. He rises about
o'clock. and in accordance with the
diet prescribed. which is an essential
part OF the cure. contents himself with
a Hgnt breakfast OF rolls Lunch is
taken early and is OF the simplest
description The afternoon the King
devotes TO light exercise and is cften 10
be seen on the golf links He takes his
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