The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

Chamberlain's more Puritanical friends
 were scandalized to hear that he had gone
 off to the continent with certain Jesse
 Collins and no chaperon.
 | The Gaekwar of Baroda, a prominent figure at the coronation, and one of the
 most important of Indian rulers, really
 owes his distinguished position to happy chance. Nearly 40 years ago the state of Baroda fell into a chaotic condition, owing to the misgovernment of its ruler,
 and the reigning Maharajah was de- throned I consequence. Tn default of an heir ar l n accordance with Hindu law, lit became the privilege of the Queen Dowager to "adopt a successor to the vacant throne. Three little village toys, highly recommended by their guries, or godfathers, were presented to her to
 choose from, and the one she chose Is the present occupant of the throne
 Lord Scarsdale, whose 18th birthday las just been celebrated, is one of the few
 peers who are in holy orders, and is rector of Kedleston. He is possessed of a fine sense of humor, and 1t Is said that he al- ways tried to persuade his son, Lord | Nlrzon. from entertaining politics. as ke le1 shed him to do something useful'' E. ,urzon is in the curious position of --iding higher rank in the peerage than does his father. The latter, when asked the other day if he was Lord Scarsdale, replied: "Yes. But am more generally known as Lord Curzon's father.'
 An interesting ceremony took place in Chester Town hall recently, when tie mayoress (Mrs. D. L. Hewitt was pre- scented by the women of Chester with a beautiful official badge.
 The jewel is of oval shape, two and a
 quarter inches long, with loop three quarters of an inch In length. It is ..om- posed of 1S-carat gold and pure platinum, Is studded with numerous small diamonds,
 and bears the arms of the city in the center, with supporters enamelled and colored in correct heraldc style. The or nament is made so that it can be used las pendant or a brooch. It bears the inscription: Presented by the women of the city and county of Chester to Mrs D. l.. Hewitt for herself and her success sors in the office of mayoress of Chester, On the back of the snap of the ribbon was inscribed: "A gift in commemoration of the coronation of their majesties King George V. and Queen Mary. July Il, 1911" With view of perpetuating the name of the present mayoress her monogram, "E H" appears on the front of the snap
 There is very distinct change in :he fabrics for court dresses and trains Brocade has come into it's own again, and is. without doubt, the leading material of the year So far as jewels are con- cerned, the tiara continues to be the fav- orite head ornament for occasions of state ceremony. There is, however a strong feeling for classical and for Oriental hair ornaments. and many magnificent jewels are being reset to make Greek fllets aigrettes, and even turban-like garands, in some cases one superb gem being al- lowed to drop to the brow. There can- not be said to be any fashion in precious stones; all are appreciated, pearls com ing first and then diamonds, rubies, em- err'ds and sapphres. The diamond, how < CT, holds sway because its aid is re- iluired to enhance the beauty of all other gems.
 A typical day at Buckingham palace has been described by lady holding a high position at court as follows: '"rhe Queen at 9:30 a. nl begins the days work by going through her large correspond ence with two secretaries. Then comes interviews with the governess, nurse, housekeeper, and the heads of depart ments in the palace. Then appointments with various tradespeople till 1:3O. Tn the afternoon her majesty visits hospital or some charitable institution, or a picture gallery. After tea the Queen again sum mons her secretaries for more corre- spondence, and gives one or two inter views After dinner reads till 10:30 Then retires to rest"