The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-14
THE NEW PRINCE OF WALES

| many ways. When the Princess of
 Wales was dispatching parcels of toys to
 sick children in hospitals, little Prince
 thing from his toy cupboard, not dis oarded toy, but one that was still on the active service fist On another occasion
 he subscribed guinea to King Edwards
 hospital fund out of his modest pocket
 money. | Three years ago the serious business of life began for Prince Edward, when in
 May, 1907. accompanied by his sea-chest, | a brown leather bag and small trunk the ordinary luggage of the naval cadet and feeling very happy and important, he went to Osborne to begin life as a naval cadet.
 Cadet Edward of Wales lost no time in making his way into the hearts of his | colleagues, who in schoolboy phrase ology, discovered that he hadn't an ounce of "side" in him,
 At Osborne. and two years later at Dart mouth, his life. was the same as that of any other cadet. He was up at 6:3O in the morning, did his three-quarter of an hours work before breakfast, attended the college laboratories. the forge and the factory, and learned to handle the tools of the worshop and took his share in Tagging like any other boy. As already mentioned, Prince Edward Is keen cricketer, and at Osborne on one occasion he was down to play with the college cricket team when one of the op- posing side came up and asked him his name.
 Edward replied the prince | Edward what?" Nothing, just Edward" "Oh. you must have another name" re- turned the inquirer as he walked away in disgust. Later the lad learned who .Ed. ward" was and made his apologies, which were iaughingly accepted by Cadet Ed ward of Wales
 But l haven't got another name, only Edward, you know he explained Another story of the Osborne days throws an interesting light on the eco- nomical management of the royal nur- sery.
 What did it feel like being the eldest son of the Prince of Wales? Wasn't it 4 great responsibility, he was asked by | cadet friend of an inquiring turn of mind
 I've never thought of it in that way. It's always seemed to me great luck to be born the eldest son, because when you're eldest you haven't got to wear any of your brothers old clothes..' was Prince Edwards carefully reasoned reply.
 The joys of the scenic railway and other delights at the White City are always greatly appreciated by the young prince. who has also nice taste in sweets and picture postcards. which can be gratif1ed at the kiosks there. .s ses
 On the occasion of one Of his visits to the exhibition, he was very anxious to see the Stadium, but when, with his mother. the Prncess of Wales, the entrance was reached. they were confronted by a closed door and No Admission board. The en- terprising young prince was not to be out done Putting his hand behind the door he loosened the emergency bolt and led the way into the great arena.
 Many good stories are told of Prince Edwards quaint sayings:
 When he was boy of il he was once asked by his grandfather, the late King. what he was then studying in his history lesson. eOh, all about Perkin Var. beck was the young princes reioinder. And in reply to the question who was Warbeck.. Prince Edward explained: "He pretended he was the son of king. hut he wasn't. He was the son of respectable parents!''