Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16

Taking the tube" We were quickly
carried to Kew garden, where we en-
joyed long morning ride through that
famous garden of f swers that have
been gathered from fields widely scat
tered over the world Another short
run on an electric car along streets of
manufacturing town, with old English
style of two-story brick dwellings,,
shops, offices and taverns. and we note
the neatness of the Yards planted with
bright flowers, and window sills with
few exceptions having boxes of flower
ing plants, we reach Richmond. plain
old town with a large park. 1t was
the royal residence of Henry ", and
since that time many sovereigns of
England have held court here. Edward
III. Henry ~ and Elizabeth died here.
In the room where Elizaheth's soul
took its flight, where royalty was but
common clay, is the couch upon which
she went to sleep; and over it hangs
painting of the dying queen. The pic
ture shows a much care worn face with
the expression of agony in the separa-
tion of the spirit from the tired body.
Another short electric car ride and
we reach the forests of Hampton Court,
and 90 to the palace built with great
splendor by Cardinal Wolsey, who, to
make peace with Henry VIII, present
ed the court and woodland to his ma
iesty, that his kingly wrath might be
appeased. Here is a beautiful and well
kept garden, and forest of oaks of
many centuries growth, with wide
spreading branches, where royalty, no-
hilitv and plain folks have rested in the
| shadows of the old monarchs of the
planted forest. Edward vi was born
| here. His mother Jane Seymour died
| in the same room. Charles | was held
a prisoner here for few days, made
his escape and was recaptured on the
Isle of Wight while trying to reach
France. Cromwell, Charles III, and
James ii made royal headquarters for
n few seasons in this most charming
retreat. The rooms are numerous as
became royalty of that period. The
paintings, frescos and tapestry are
many, much from the schools of rem
naissance. Hampton Court, where
ROYALTY has been born, educated, reigned
and died. where Cardinal Wolsey lived
for time and Henry VIII did violence
to his wives, is now an eleemosynary
for the unfortunate nobility who have
been improvident, lost their estates,
| failed to secure an American heiress,
or even to find employment on a bus.
are kindly cared under the same root
where kings have lived. 1t isin good
state of preservation, and it is inter
esting to see the way of life in the CEN
turies long ago.
Winsor is beautifully and majestieal-
ly located on the Thames, twenty-five
miles from London, or rugged ele-
vation. Nearby is park fifty-siX
miles in circumference with forests,
meadows, lakes, flowers and shrubbery.
The foundation of Windsor was laid by
William the Conqueror and was his
favorite home. Henry | and III liveC
here much of their reign, and d0wT
through the centuries 10 Victoria, ane
during her life Winasa- palace wal
most III the time 6isS royal home. Th'
old tower stands up boldly on a rock.
elevation, affording lovely view o.
the surrounding country. The Thames
winding its way to the sea, and fields
cities and parks are spread before. th'
vision. Many rulers of England hav'
made additions to Windsor, and now II
one of the interesting places to visit
The doors are open at 10 a. m, smal
fee is required, and we walk through
many rooms rich in furniture all an
tique and much art from the world 7
most noted painters. In the reception