The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-16
NEWS AND GOSSIP FROM
 THE GERMAN CAPITAL
By MALCOLM M. CLARKE

crowned the fete and hundreds of
 thousands of people looked on at the charming corso, which took place in
 the shady avenues of the Russian col
 ony, as had been the case in preceding
 years. The Kaiserin had hoped to be
 present but she sent an excuse,
 maining with Prince Joachim, like the devoted mother she is. It was so called Marguerite day" the pretty OK
 eyed daisies having been selected for | sale as being so cheap and plentiful that everything was clear profit. Prin-
 cess Wilhelm began the sale personally
 after the luncheon in the town pal ace as soon as the review was over, which began the days proceedings. The Kaiser was the first to buy and he took | many flowers from his daughter-in law at the price of s bunch. His example was followed by many guests and several thousand marks were
 raised.
 The Grown Prince and Princess bought blossoms from everyone who asked thenl- girls of the town all dressed in white. with the flower of the day everywhere in
 evidence. Finally. the Crown Princess laughngly turned her handbag inside out to show that she had no more money. She sat in an open carriage and pair. wheels. harness and everything a mass of marguerites.
 Princess Victoria Louise drove her own dog-ca which was mass of flowers; while the fair driver was in pink and white. The chief point of attraction was a little donkey-cart driven by Prince Salm. and containing the two eldest sons of the Crown Prince in white sailor suits They looked at the people from beneath a perfect bower of daisies. and exchanged blossoms freely with anyone who wished. It was one of the prettiest sights of the whole display Princess Friedrich Leo pold, the Kaiserin's sister, sat with hcr pretty daughter, Princess Victoria, In a victoria, which was lavishy decorated with rhododendrons and azalas Both mother and daughter were in white. The Kaiser put in an appearance, as
 usual, at the regatta of the rowing clubs
 on the Upper Spree.
 As the imperial steamer Alexandra
 came In sight cheers arose from the banks and from the stands erected near tn. landing place. The Kaiser, wearing ad-
 mirars uniform, was on deck with his fair young daughter at his side. was evi- dently enjoying herself much with her | five boy cousins-Prince George of Greece | (who Is in love with her), Prince Alex ander of Greece. and three sons of Prir- cess Friedrich Karl of Hesse. After the races the winners were received on board | the Alexandra, and the Princess presented
 the Kaiser'~s price. The chief race was won by ySMayence club. as has been the case three years in succession.
 The christening of the infant daughter
 of Princess and Prince Friedrich Wilhelm | of Prussia took place at the palace In the | Wilhelm strasse In the presence of the
 Kaiser and Kaiserin and their daughter.
 The baby's mother was Prince Agatha of
 Ratibor, one of the prettiest girls in this | city The red drawing room was the
 scene of the baptism. as usual when 1t is
 a royal ceremony. A distinguished party had assembled. and everything was done with pomp. After all was in readiness | the important little Princess was brought | in on a white satin clsi'ion. attired in silver embroidered. long-trained robe.
 which was carried by pages in gorgeous ! uniforms.
 Countess Schweinitz handed the cushion
 and its contents to Princess Victoria