The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-01

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for King Alfonso and his bride
are arriving from ali quarters Of
the globe, from countries and their
rulers. from provinces and cities, and
even from shool children OF Spain who
have contributed their mite to show their
loyalty to the King Some OF these gifts
are as follows:
The Queen Mother presents the King
with her portrait painted by Moreno
Carbonero The city OF Madrid gives an
enduring present to the bride. by es-
tablishing workmans quarter which
is baptized In the name OF Queen VIC
tora Eugena,,' the Mayor Of Madrid
has Invited all the Mayors Of Spain to
sign an artistic album expressing their
homages to the young couple. The man
sufacturers of Barcelona have presented
the bride with diadem OF diamonds
valued at 10000 pcsctas.
The presents from royalty are notable
mainly for their elegance and taste rather
than their intrinsic worth, although some
OF them are OF great value. The En-
peror OF Germany sends some splendid
hunting trophies, made Of the heads OF
wild boars and stays which Alfonso kill
ed during his hunt in the imperial hunt
s fng preserves OF Germany. France sends
some Of the finest productions Of Sevres
porcelain and the Gobelin tapestry fac
tories. The Spaniards OF Argentina cablcd
Ito the famous sculptor, Mariena Beulliure.
ordering busts Of Alfonso and the bride,
DIN marble or bronco and transmitting
"a, 600 ppesetas. SIT
Queen Christina presents the bride with
priceless court mantle which belonged
to Queen Isabel IL, OF dark red velvet,
wonderfully embroidered In gold. The
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tocracy include many historic jewels, fine
old fans. faces and porcelans. The
daughter Of Duke OF Alba sent her
gold waist buckle set In rubies
The presents from the people Of Spain
show the sympathy with which they re-
receive the foreign princess. The school
teachers throughout the country have
subscribed a large amount for a sump-
tuos edition OF Don Qulxote, accompanied
by a message OF felicitation on parch-
ment.
The friends OF the King at piarrtz have
united in making truly royal gift OF
the villa Mouriscot, and its splendid es-
ties where the royal courtship began.
The English residents are vieing with
the Spaniards In giving presents the Eng
elish colonies OF the interior towns hav-
Ing raised 100000 pesetas for a diamond
and pearl necklace. Many OF the pres
entS from rulers ana states are yet 10
be announced.
The Bridal Trosseau.
Except the wedding dress. all the
bridal trousseau of robes, coaks, evening
and tea gowns, petticoats and underlinen
was made In London, where many OF the
dresses have been on exhibition. Some
of the articles of this queenly trousseau
are described as follows:. 8
A dainty dress Of white mousseline de
soie lowered with miniature roses. A
morning gown Is Of fine spotted lawn.
over padest blue, inset with Valenciennes
laces A beautiful Princess robe is In
spotted lawn, made to wear over many
different colored slips. A charming palo
blue china silk empire morning robe Is
fastened in front with blue rosettes and
ends. Another morning gown Is of white
lawn over pale blue. inserted at equal
distances with Valencennes lace. A
smart morning gown is composed en-
tirely of English embroidery In q very
openwork design
Among the simple day gowns are many
composed of linen. The bodices In many
Instances are made after the American
blouse STYLE with touches of red and
blue embroidery. One OF the many dress
ing Jackets Is made Of the palest blue
and white Zenana edged with quaint silk
embroidery. handsome day dress is
compose OF ivory crepe de chine. the
bodice arranged with the finest guipure
lace and tucked squares OF crepe de chine,