The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-28
PRINCESS DANCES
With MARQUIS
:2':uumor3 Says That Daughter Of
Duke Of Connaughts Will
Wed Bonefort. 3l3
AS MERRY AS A. LAD
Lord Curzon Still iii from His
Stay in India Story Of Ice
Dy THE 90 UNLESS oFpLANK shire.

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y HL SOONIEsS AOF bLANhSHlHE
LONDON, June 27.--A Noteworthy
feature of the recent ball. i just learn,
that Lord and Ladoy Londesborougf
gave at their home in Regents Park ut
which the King and Queen and many
other members OF the royal family were
present. was the assiduity with which
Princess DAtricia of Connaught, dane
ed with Marquis Bonefort. whose line
age hardly entities him to such an
honor that the Princess bestowed up
on him. Perhaps the gossps, who
have been drawing their own deduc-
tons from this fact. are not altogether
without some justification for regard
Ing 1t MS significant that the Marquis
in question was invited to join the
royal supper table, where he sat In
very close proximity to the Duchess Of
Canna,ght, who paid him great attcn-
ton. Stranger to say, before he left
Malta, the Duke made 1t clear to his
staff thatill1is visit home this year was
concerned with an important domestic
event.
Prince like a hoy. M
It was very noticeable that during
his recent visit to Osborne, the Prince
Of Wales entirely abandoned the atti-
ttude Of almost shy reserve. which has
characterized him for so many years.
The revival OF his OLD naval associu-
tons rendered him ,nstc.,tly one OF
the cheeriest Of nortals. end he made
himself immensely popular with the
boys. many of whom lie slapped on the
back. In response 20 n REQUEST for
his autograph made by one of the ca
diets. he replied with a hearty. Ger
tatnly, my lad" and not.only Inscribed
the coveted signature in the young
ster's album. but induced the Princess
of Wales to follow his example.
Betrothnl Bracelet.
In the prevailing craze for novelty,
some of our most cherished institu-
tons have to go by the board. The
latest is that ramantic symbol ofSlove's
young dream. the engagement ring.
which Is In danger of being super
coded, II certain socle,y danes have
their own way, by "betrothal' brace
let. It consists of two thick bands OF
gold, Joined with clasp (emblemati-
ca, Of the marriage union). and is
made to fit the N'm close up to the
shoulder The innovation has already
received the sa0ction of royal approval.
Tee In Soup.
Field Marshal Lord Greenfield. gold
stick waiting to the King during this
month. was Sirdar of the Egyptian
forces for q number of years. and in
liidlr capacity won HOtdDle DaLtle IN
the Eastern Soudan in 1883 against n
learge force led by Osman Digna. who
had been entrenched before Suakin for
close on six months. and had
become a source of continual dan
ger to the town. Advancing boldly
With a small force Of 5000 men, COM
posed principally OF native batta1ions,
General Greenfield drove the enemy from
their trenches.
When he was commander-in-chier al
Malta. Lord Greenfield attended a din
ner in nonor of a soldier who had
been raised from the ranks. and who,
III accordance with the usual custom,
was being entertained by the officers
OF his old regiment before h4s trans
fer. tt had been sweltering day.
and cold drinks were served as soon
as the officers had seated themselves
at the table.
A servant came along presently with
a dish containing ice. which. of Course.
he first offered to the guest OF the
evening. The newly fledged officer
stared at the dish. and then at his soup
plate. Lord Greenfield observed his per-
pleXity, and went on laughing and
chatting with him TO put him at his
ease.
ice. sir?" reminded the servant at
his elbow. The guest in despration,
seized a piece and plunged 1t into his
soup. Several of the officers broke
into smiles. but Lord Greenfield. without
turning a hair. also selected a piece of
tho ice, and put into his soup. The Of
ficers then did the same thing, or
else allowed the dish to pass.
So. .5-l# 4