Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-07-12
GOOD KING FREDERICK.
Ruler Of Denmark Much Beloved BY
His Subjects.

| GOOD KING FREDERICk.
Ruler Of Denmark Much Beloved BY
His Subjects.
After our own King Edward there
Is no simpler or more amiable and be-
loved sovereign in Europe than Fred
erick VIII Of Denmark" Such was the
tribute paid few months ago to
Queen Alexandra's brother by our
minister at the Danish court; and all
that we hear Of his majesty bears out
the verdict
OF King Frederick's simplicity and
goodness Of heart many charming sto-
ries are told, but none, perhaps, more
pleasing than this. One day. when
as Crown Price he was visiting school
during an examination, small girl
became so confused that she was un-
able to answer any Of the questions
put to her. Seeing the childs embar-
rassment the prince took her on his
knee and spoke so kindly to her that
she quickly recovered her presence OF
mind. When, later the teacher asked
her the reason Of the change, she re-
piled: why, the crown prince whis-
pered all the answers to me-"
His majesty has always been a great
lover Of the little ones, and greatly en-
joys a romp with them. On one oc-
casion, not long ago. he was caught by
one of his ministers Playing hide-and-
seek with his grandchildren in the
woods near Charlottenlund. and on
another occasion, when the minister
for the interior called to Interview him
at Fredensborg, his majesty was at
last run to earth in q distant part Of
the grounds. where he was playing
at horses" with Prince Frederick,
prancing and curveting while his d.
minutive driver belabored him with his
whip.
OF his unconventionality with stran-
gers the following story is told: A
short time ago some German tourists
paid q visit to Charlottenlund to in
spect the royal summer palace, and
seeing a gentleman walking alone in
the neighborhood they inquired II 1t
would be possible for them to walk
through the gardens. Certainly" was
the courteous answer; II happen to
have a key" and for half an hour he
conducted them through the grounds,
pointing out their beauties and enter
tanning them with lively conversation.
When the tour was completed he
took leave Of them with the words, III
you care to see the stables just say
that you have the kings permission"
and shaking. hands with each member
Of the party he left them with a cour-
teous farewell.
So informal Is his majesty that he
may be seen almost any day walking
unattended through the streets Of CO.
penhagen, stopping to chat with a
group Of workmen, exchanging friend
ly greetings with the humblest Of his
subjects, or going out Of his way to
direct strangers, one Of whom, q few
weeks ago, he conducted personally
through the royal castle Of Christians
borg, leaving him without any suspi-
cion of the identity OF his courteous
guide.
BY his soldiers King Frederick is
idolized, circumstance which the fol-
lowing anecdote, one Of many similar
stories, sufficiently explains. A few
years ago, when, as crown prince, he
was attending the army manoeuvres,
he came across a group Of soldiers
gathered round an old woman who had
barrowful of buns. The men were
looking longingly at the tempting fare,
but as their pockets were empty they
were unable to buy.
Taking in the situation at glance,
the prince promptly purchased the old
lady's entire stock and made 1t over to
the hungry soldiers, saying: My lads,
you have had long and hard day, and
you must be very hungry. I hope the
buns will make an acceptable dessert
for you after supper"
Nor is Queen Louise a whit less
kindly and unaffected than her royal
husband, as abundant stories Of her
goodness and popularity testify. One
can sympathize with the Danish labor
er who said one day to Mrs. Tooley:
II ought to be Socialist; but while
We have a royal family like the pres
ent, what change could we make for
the better?"-Tit-Bits.