The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
.NOTABLEs QUAFF BEER
IN A PUBLIC PLACE
English Court and Society Becom.
ing Democratic in Their
Diversions.

London, July 21.-That the English
court and English society are becom-
ing democratic in their diversions was
evident at Earls' Court the other day,
when Queen Alexandra came with her
nephew, the Duke Of Sparta and his
duchesss; her friends, the Duchess of
Portland, Lady de Grey and Miss Char
lotte. Knollys, and for escorts, Count
Mensdorff, the Austrian minister, and
the Portuguese minister.
Later most Of the party, reinforced
by the Duchess Of Marlborough, and
others of the court set, were to be seen
having thoroly hilarious evening in a
larger beer: hall in the thick Of the
beer-drinking crowd. Queen Alexan-
dra had doubtless heard Of the mani
fold destinations of the exhibition from 70 ?
her little grand children, Prince Ed
ward Of Wales, and his sisters and
brothers, who were taken there by their
parents as treat Immediately after
the arrival of the Prince and Princess
of Wales from India, and have ever
since voted 1t ''The most ripping show
in London ~ - -.r
Stunned Miners Slide. "
Her majesty and the ladies who were
with her did not succumb as did Eng
land g future king and his sister. Prin-
cess Mary, to the seductive delights OF
shooting down the miners slide in a
salt mine, where the Irish guide with
German accent tells how he could
scarcely get the little royal visitors
away from that portion Of the mine.
delight as the grandchildren, had done
in the fascinating toys carved by artist
peasants in Tyrolese villages, and made
many purchases, and stayed quite a
long time watching the dances Of the
pretty Tyrolese maidens and men.
The queen conversed with the Aus.
trians in their own language and he1
majesty charmed everyone with whom
she came in contact. So delighted We're
the Duke and Duchess Of Sparta and ID
others Of the party with the show, that
they remained after the queen left, tax.
ing part in all the 'tfun Of the fair
Order ''zwei Biers.' z
After dusk visit TO the Viennese
theater was followed by an adjourn
ment to the "lager bier halle,' which
was crowded with all sorts and condi
tions Of Londoners and foreign resi-
dents of London, and so it was that
these rubbed shoulders with the royal
prince and princess and two ambas
sadors, Count Mensdorf and MARQUIS
de Several, and also with one duchess
Her Grace Of Marlborough, and SO:
ciety beauty, Miss Muriel Wilson, who
seated at long table with mugs OF
lager beer, or cups Of coffee in front @ o1
chorus Of the latest Viennese comic
songs and continental versions off, Bill
lee Bailey and t'My Little Woode1
Hut keeping time with white gloveo
hands on the wooden table to the inspir
iting music of the orchestra, who fo1
their benefit played until nearly mid
! night. ---..g. ..,,s
Impressive Scene.
The scene would have made a gooc
| subject for an impressionist artist. The
cool darkness and wind stirred the TO
liage outside, within the blaze Of
light showed the faces Of well-know1
| ures Of distinguished men in evening
dress and women in charming semi
| toilets.
The Duchess of Marlborough, whose
piquant, real miniature-like beauty o!
face, and slender grace always r1vet at
tention, irrespective Of rank, wa
! dressed with her usual exquisite taste
| in the latest Viennese mode, wearing
| coat Of ivory satin and cloth above he]
tunia straw, with shaded plumes in th'
same color.
Miss Muriel Wilson s brunei beauty
was enhanced by coat Of vivid Grim
son cloth worn with q black dress ant
black hat, with mantilla-like lace veil
and splash of scarlet roses at on
side. Waving a big black fan as sh'
Joined in the choruses, she looked th'
| typical Spanish beauty, and many wer'
the exclamations Of admiration from
the crowd outside the cafe, who tool
| their part in the choruses with the mor'
distinguished company inside.