The Washington herald., 1911-05-03
THE BLACK HUSSARS.

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Wilhelm Of Germany is to take command
Of the historic BLACK Hussars," of which
there are but two regiments in the en-
tire Prussian army. These riders wear
Tschacko," rimless hat, adorned with
skull and crossbones, as a memento
of their daring deeds during the disas-
trous Napoleonic times, when they fear
lessly rode to their deaths in many a
forlorn battle. "Luetzow's wilde, verwe-
gene Jagd' has been sung in prose and
verse all throughout Germany for a CEN
tury. 1t always has been and still is
one of the most coveted honors in the
Prussfan army to command these
Schwarze Husaren." The sister of the
crown prince, Victoria Louise. the only
daughter of the Emperor, is in command
or the second regiment of this cavalry.
whose very appearance denotes death.
Inc news that the crown prince will
take command of the Black Hussars at
historic Danzig and is expected by the
Emperor to restore the glories of the old
country or old, the Teutonic Knights will
result IN a rush of German fashionable
foik to Danzig and It's neighborhood, for
the headquarters of the "Deutsche- Ritter
orden, an organization of crusaders. is
IN the province of West Prussia. near
Danzig, in the historic old town of Mar
lenburg, on the Vistula River, where the
troWning and turreted castle still is in
existence.
The crown prince has arrived home
from his tour in Egypt and India, bronzed
ana delighted with his experiences He
hopes 10 visit that country again on his
way to Japan. Emperor William is
pleased with the effect Of the visit. be-
cause Germany's importance is enhanced
whenever good impression Is made on
foreigners anywhere. He is gratified too.
at the popularity of his only daughter,
frincess Victoria Louise, in Vienna
when she passed through there lately
she was the object Of marked atten-
lon. notably from Archduke Charles
FRANCIS Joseph, who stands next to his
uncle, Archduke Ferdinand, the heir pre-
sumptive, in line of succession to the
dual throne Of the Hapsburgs.
The young archduke's display of in
terest in the German princess has revived
the rumor that they may make a match.
Inc difference of religion would not form
an insuperable objection in case the
princess should find some one suitable
for her husband. Emperor William
would permit his daughter to espouse
the Catholic faith. II by so doing she
could sit on the Austro-Hungarian
throne.
1t is said that the Emperor feels the
burden of his advancing years Che was
fifty-two in january, and though he
does not look much older on horseback. |
there is so doubt that both he and the |
Empress like family peace and quiet. |
Several times recently it has been as |
serted that the Emperor shows the strain |
Df court receptions in the Berlin season. |
Almost every winter he gets one of his |
bad colds, and while there is no anxiety, |
The doctors are of the opinion that he is |
getting to an age when he ought to take |
life less strenuously.
The crown prince is the life of the |
royal set, and where he is society is |
kept busy attending entertainments. He |
S to have a court of his own at Danzig, |
where things will be kept going merrily. |
rhe Black Hussars are delighted. because |
he frs. thing that will happen will be
revival Of the nummery in costume at |
the chief castle of the ''Teu-
onic Order"
From time to time the Emperor has
arranged dramatic sketches from Ger
nan history, in which he himself has
AIKEN part. The last OF these was at
in 1902, when he took pos
session of the castle in the name of the
Teutonic Order. He wore shining armor
md rode over the draw bridge at the head
If two regiments, one of cavalry and
me of infantry. which were also
.quipped in the armor and style Of the
ourteenth century. Sham battles were
ought under the castle walls. tourna-
nents, fittings. and jousts forming a
art of the amusements.
To-day the Emperor is less enthusiastic
bout medieval knighthood pageantry,
md all the rage at court now is to look
Ike a Roman. American visitors to
iomburg or Wiesbaden know the Saal-
urg, the Roman camp which the EN-
error has reconstructed on the "Taunus-
uecken" above Homburg. 1t contains
robably the finest collection Of Roman
amp fittings and general army details
n original or models that Europe pos
esses. When the Emperor goes to the
aalburg in state. as he does every few
ears, the troops on guard are clad in
he armor and costume of Roman legion
ries.
The Regent Of Brunswick. Herzog Jo-
ann Albert, lately has held a magnificent
arrival ball in his fine Roman palace,
lie Dankwarderode. ALI the guests, | |
mong them a dozen princes, two or !
Tree reigning German dukes and duch- '
sses and a host Of the highest German
obility, were invited. and on the cards l
ere the words: Costume Roman. d
uests in modern dress will not be ad- 9
lifted" {
The pretty little Duchess appeared in t
lie costume Of Roman governors wife, {
hile the Grand Duchess of Hesse per- I
mated the wife of Charlemagne. A q
agnificent tableau. accurate in every t
tail, was arranged In the Roman gal I
ry, and supper was served in Roman @
e guests gave up the struggle of try
g to eat lying on one arm after a little Il
hile and sat up. The supper was
rived on dishes made after the pattern u
those found at Pompeii. and there was
, menu, the names of the dishes being t
by a Roman herald. a good s
any of the guests only finding out what il
as being served when the food was in i
cir mouths. Larks' tongues in aspic,
favorite dish with Roman epicures, was =
le of the principal dishes. !.
Isabella, wife Of Archduke a
mother of six girls and one :,
tie boy. who is heir to the biggest q
rtune in Austria, has marketed the
autiful lace work Hungarian peasant Z
omen make under her patronage. On z
n way back from Spain. where she re- v
ntly visited the Queen mother. her hus- G
lnd's sister, she stopped a few days Il
Paris. Driving to the best shops of y
minnie finery. she sent in her card to Z
Of ha fryr, tla tor