The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-17


lowed by Mr. Balfour taking office
and dissolving Parliament. 1t is their
belief that in case it would turn out
that the country had changed it's mind
during the last few months, and was
willing to support modified bill for
the reform of the House of Lords rath-
err than the Veto bill as framed by the
government. They would also so
they argueAbe assisted by, the dis
gust of the Liberals at the failure of
the. "guarantees" and by the condem-
nation which would fall upon the gov
eminent. Finally, they would have
the advantage of the great asset of
monarchy, at present in great popu-
ton. Under these circumstances they
believe that they could win a general
election.
The East End Jewish Memorial to
King Edward VII is to take the form
of beautiful stone drinking fountain
with bronze figures, to be erected in
Hospital.
The height Of the fountain will be
sixteen feet. The general scheme is
pylon at the base of which is the
drinking fountain. On one face of the
pylon will be a medallion bearing a
portrait of the late King, and on the
reverse a similar medallion bearing
the following inscriptions:
In grateful and loyal memory
Of
EDWARD VII
Rex ct Imperator.
The pylon will be crowned by fig
ure OF peace bearing an olive branch
as an emblem Of the character of the
King and his reign. On either side
above the water-basins will be groups;
one of them emblematical of justice,
and the other of liberty under whose
protection figures Of boys will be
shown engaged in the pursuit of learn
ing and industry.
The memorial will cost about $4,000
A large proportion of the money has
been subscribed in small sums by
East End Jews, but Lord Rothschild,
the Chief Rabbi, and a number of
leading Jews have also contributed.
The Cowes regatta promises to be a
particularly brilliant one this year.
The Royal yacht with the King. Queen,
Prince of Wales and Princess Mary on
board will be center Of attraction
The younger children of their majes-
ties will reside at Barton Manor Al
ready the Empress Eugene is in the
Solent on the Thistle The Sheila,
Princess Henry of BattenbergS
yacht, is being rugged out, and the
handsome new yacht recently pur-
chased by Mr.. Anthony Drexel, instead
of the Margareta. which he sold to the
Marquis Of Anglesey, is expected
shortly.
The Squadron Club, which is the
pivot around which society gathers,
is made spick and span. This is still
one of the most exclusive clubs in the
world. The entrance fee Is 100
pounds and the annual subscription is
twelve guineas. AS at other import
ant clubs, the ballot is by members
and not by the committee.
Some years ago an American was
so proud of having succeeded in be-
ing elected to this exclusive body that
he had the magic letters r. Y. S. tat.
tooed on his arm. The club is an
Eveless paradise. no woman being al
lowed beyond the platform" as it is
called, a sort of terrace provided with
chairs and telescopes where ladies are
allowed to have tea.
Madame Curie, one of the discover.
ers of radium, who has been called the
cleverest woman in the world. has
been seeking through a London house
agent little house in rural England
not far from London with a garden in
which little girl could play" These
were all the particulars the cleverest
woman in the world" gave the man of
business of her requirements. 1t
seems the doctors have ordered a
change of air for the particular little
girl in question: small person who
is the apple of her mothers eye. and
Of far more account than all the rad
ium universe.
Madame Sklodowska Curie is still
young woman. being not much over
forty. Her features are distinctly
Polish, but her forehead is wider than
one is accustomed to see in woman.