New-York tribune., 1907-11-11

daughter Of parents of the name of Deacroix who
We're concferges, or jantors, first at Lege and
afterward in Paris. Her mother is dead. The father
is an inmate of a lunatic asylum. and uncle
named Lamgendolck is one OF the Socialist
members Of the Belgian Parliament. The baronesss
eldest sister is respectable and prosperous fruit
seller at Brussels and declines hold any
municatcn with her.
PRINCE ARTHUR TO VISIT CANADA
Prince Arthur. only son Of the Duke of Con-
nauGht, accompanied by imposing suite will
represent his uncle, King Edward. at the celebra-
ton next year of the tercentennial anniversary OF
the founding Of Quebec in 1903 by Samuel de Cham
plain, who bestowed upon II its present All
the rumors TO the effect that the King and Queen
or the Prince and Princess Of Wales would visit
the Dominion next year therefore set at rest
It originally intended that the Duke Of Con-
naught should represent the King. but his appoint
meut Lord High Conn missioner of the British
possessions in the Mediterranean and Of Egypt
and the Soudan and the possibility Of crisis on
the banks of the Nile within the next year. render
it impossible for him to cross the Atlantic. II is
proposed that on the termination of the ceremonies
at Quebec Prince Arthur should spend several
weeks in extended tour through Northwestern
Canada. which is yet terra incognita TO the
members of the reigning house
Prince Arthur. though relatively young in years,
is blessed with an abundance of tact. coupled with
a pleasant. modest, unaffected manner. and thus
far has succeeded in making friends for himself
and for the royal family wherever he has been
either at home abroad. In England he is particu-
larly popular. by reason Of the knowledge that he
declined the German throne of Saxe-Coburg-Got
in order 10 remain an Englishman. preferring the
position and life of a British prince of the blood
to that of a Teuton sovereign. Moreover, his name
has been invested with q certain amount of romance
in consequence of the widespread belief that there
dynastc obstacles TO his marriage with the
pretty girl the daughter of peer. with whom.
his name has been connected.
II IS doubtful whether King Edward will again
ever be seen on this side Of the Atlantic Any visit
10 Canada would necessitate similar compliments
to Australia. New Zealand, South Africa, India
and other dependencies, in order to avoid colonial
jealousy and I'll feeling. added 10 which, Edward
VII has arrived at a time Of life when it is i'm
portant only for himself personally but like
wise TO the state that he should husband his
strength and avoid unnecessary fatigue.
MRS. ATCREERY'S NEW ENGLISH HOME
Stonor Park near Henley-on the Thames. which
has Just been leased by Mrs. Richard McCreery Of
New York in view of her approaching marriage TO
the Hon Henry Coventry, third OF the Earl Of
Coventry is one Of the most beautiful places the
Thames. and belongs to Lord Camoys, chief OF the
ancient House Of Stonor. The Stonors were con-
nected with Oxfordshire long before the Norman
Conquest. one Of them commanded the left wing
of the British army at the battle Of Agincourt In
the reign OF King Henry VII the barony fell into
allegiance through lack of direct descent, and in
1899 Queen Victoria terminated this allegiance by
summoning Thomas Stonor TO the House of Peers
as Lord Camoys. The present lords grandmother
was the youngett daughter of the great Sir Robert
Peel and OF the earliest ladies I'm waiting OF
Queen Alexandra, and his fathers younger brother.
Harry Stonor remains to-day OF the most popu-
! lar gentlemen IN attendance upon the King and
Queen MARQUISE DE FONTENCY.