The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-23

gross receipts OF the evening were de-
voted 10 the foundation of fund 10 build
a French hospital in Berlin.
Easteria is n new word in Europe for
sprinK fever But It means many things
the longing Of a woman for new hat
of a man 10 bring out his Panama, and
In Paris. at least It means desire to
eat ones dinner IN the open air, and 70
go wandering In the woods. In fact
Easteria covers so much, from the trlling
of the birds to the purchase OF straw
berries. that it is impossible 10 limit its
definitions.
Cartagena, where King Edward, ae-
companied by queen Alexandra, went 70
meet King Alfonso of Spain, IS the coast
city Of Mureia, q Spanish province noted
for its beautiful flowers and for its beau
tlful shore bordering on the Mediter-
ranean for many miles. Flowers were
sent from all over Murcia by the truck
load 10 carpet the streets OF Cartagena,
through which the English Queen would
pass on landing from the royal yacht
Victoria and Albert, and her majesty
could say she had literally walked on
nothing but flowers while in Spain. The
greatest enthusiasm prevailed in the
vicinity of Cartagena over the royal visi-
tors, and thousands Of people arrived
from Valencia. Alicante, and Alemeria,
for whom the hotels OF Cartagena We're
utterly Inadequate TO accommodate.
Shoals OF peasants came from Albeeete.
Murcia, LOrca, and Totana. TO take part
IN the festivities, the men wearing their
quaint short, white trousers known as
zoraguelles. When the Victoria and Al
bert was signaled of Valencia, two train
loads Of flowers and growing plants start
ed from Murcia. the capital of the
province. in order TO arrive perfectly
fresh at Cartagena at the same time the
royal yacht entered the harb0T. The
Spaniards ike the Italians, are unexcel-
ed in arranging a gala festival, and
demonstrate an art unknown 10 Anglo
SaXons in decorations. With scarfs, ban
ners, and rugs, or table covers Of gay
colors hung from balconies and open
windows, they can, with the addition OF
plenty Of beautiful flowers. transform a
dull town or a squalid street even into
thing OF beauty. The journeys Of King
Alfonso TO the different provinces Of his
kingdom and the visits Of his majesty s
many royal relatives are doing much for
the rehabilitation and awakening OF
Spain. IN this respect the young Alfonso
XIII shows that he understands his royal
business almost as well as hts uncle-in-
law, King Edward.
The employment of civilian dentists in
the British army service is an accom-
plished fact, as the army council has APP
proved the money allowance for that pur-
pose. The experiment has already been
tried for a year ia one Of the home com
mands, with the result that a large num-
Der OF recruits have been saved for the
army who otherwise would have been
rejected as unit.
The sale OF the magnificent Jewels be-
longing TO the late Mrs. Lewis-Hin, bet
ter known as Mrs. Sam Lewis the widow
'of the famous. OF Infamous, London
money lender, began on April Is. at Chris
ties. This vast collection Of dazzling
gems-pearls, diamonds. eIneralds. rubies
and sspphires - Of marvellous size and
beauty, IS described as having once
adorned the person Of the late Mrs. Lewis
Hill, but it is more than doubtful whether
that lady ever wore one Of these orna-
ments or as much as ever saw them
during the life Of her first husband Fol-
it is safe 10 say that the prudent money
lender. sam Lewis, kept these jewels In
his strong boxes in his unpretenuou.
Office and residence. behind the Burling
ton Arcade. with each necklace, tiara
and rope OF pearls neatly ticketed with
the name Of the original owner and tins
sum advanced on each article
Many duchesses and countesses. 10 saJ
nothing OF people OF lesser rank. perhap;
recognized their former ornaments al
Chrisue's last Monday, and several prin.
cesses may have secretly witnessed Tho
sale Of some favoriJe jewels. for did not
Sam Lewis lend money to kings. and why
not 20 their wives and daughters? Tt
whom did that magnificent chain of %
perfect pearls belong and who first wore
that great pear-shaped diamond Of dsz
zliug lusteT, swinging in an Octagona
band Of briilisnts as a crown? Surely
the original owner Of that huge CabochoI
emerald, which when turned over is founC
20 be the back Of a lSeyIess watch, will
diamond borders, must wish 10 have +
back But perhaps. after al, the ladie.
of rank and high station who have parte,
with their valuGbles are quite content witt
the facsimiles from the Rue de Ia Pail
that they now wear, for If they could re
deem their Jewels Il would only NEAR
that they must, or their husbands must
pawn them again 20 some new and. per
haps, not quite so ohliging as Sam Lewis