The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-29

lish government Is committed politi-
cally to the disestablishment Of the
Anglican Church in Wales: and the re-
astical titles OF the Roman Catholic
hierarchy might render tho future
position OF the Welsh bishops mat
unSTy discussion.
Ere this letter appears in print. /,
Is probable that child will have beer!
TO his consort. Princess Cicmentlne OF
Belgium. who are living very auiotIy,
on small estate. known as tho
chalet. perched on tho tor. of hill. in
the Immediate vicinity of Spa They
arc making their regular, homo. there
fusal OF King Albert to accord to Prin-
cess Clemcntine tho honors and pre-
r t.'i,, s Of royal princess Of Bel
riage. have se ne her ,fn nef /, mas bis
capital n matter OF considerable hui
initiation; The Kings attitude has
boon dictated by the. fact that sincn
come very. much more active and ag
gressive In his pretensions to the
c crown Of o, France, tho realization OF
overthrow of the Republican govern
ment, and that the friendship OF the
latter is necessary to Belgium. Then.
his French adherents attract good
deal less attention in the deserted
woods, and In the villages around
nue. Louise at Brussels. which was IN
der observation day and night by the
French police.
The birth of an heir to Prince Vic
tine Is matter OF much Importance
an Importance which extends TO this
side OF the. Atlantic. For. failing male
issue OF Prince Victor Napoleon and
or his younger brother. Prince Louis.
who is a confirmed bachelor. the house
of Bonaparte Will become extinct on
Foe nf aipe part e oWaer or Mon
tc Carlo fame, i1 illegitimate. and.
moreover. las no son. Indeed, Its on
Z United T gta es
Attorney General, and Charles Bona
parte. Of Washington and Baltimore; re
who the
Napoleon's youngest brother. King
Jerome OF Westphalia. by his American
wife. Miss Elizabeth Patterson, OF
Perhaps my old friend Maior.General
Wood. the ranking officer OF tho, Unit
cd States army. will state whether
tary regulations OF this country. with
regard to officers and soldiers wear
ing their chapeaux. helmets or caps
in. church during divine service
love of ceremonial. controlled in many
instances by actual legislation. by or
ders in council. and by military regu-
lations there is no definite provision
! mada for this particular piece of
etiquette.
strictly speaking, the chapeaux. the
helmets, shakoes, and even caps. are
part and parcel of the uniform OF a;
military man, and as such should be
worn by him when on duty. no matter
whether in church or out of church.
At royal funerals in England I have
noticed tho captain of the Grenadler
Guards commanding the party of nom
commissioned officers acting as bear
ers OF the coffin containing the re-
mains Of the illustrious dead, march
ing backwards up the aisle with his
huge bearskin on his head. presenting
a very impressive figure. have MISC,
on tho Continent OF Europe. seen he'll
NETS. hussar BUSHES. as well as lancer
czapkas. worn by officers and mon dur
ing divine service. But then, on the
other hand, have also often noticed
military men bare .headed when on OF
ncial duty in Il sacred edihce: what
then, Is The rule that governs the maxi mat,
ter here In the United States? 1t Wal
be interesting to know.
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