The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06

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 ing ways and over an attractive land
 scapo. brought the party to Sandring-
 ham. A functionary in a bright red coat,
 decorated with many medals, indicating ] worthy service in the Life guards. ush-
 cred them into the waiting room. There
 were other officials who had no special
 insignia of rank or station. and who, | with well-bred ease, put themselves so
 much at the disposal of the guests that they soon felt quite at home.
 1 King George was attended by Queen | Mary, the Dowager Queen Alexandra, Princess Mary (his daughter), Princess Victoria (his sister, and several ladies in ] waiting. very old man, Sir Richard
 possessor of the Victoria cross, was the personal attendant and courier of Queen I Alexandra. The King was garbed in an
 ordinary business suit, and all the court ladies were dressed much as one sees every day the women of America, in any American city, in an admirably fitted tailored suit There was no ostentation or stiffness. and but little ceremony. The party had been individually warned not . to offer to shake hands with the King or Queen unless they first, made the ap-
 proach, which they did in every instance. l Address him always as Your Majesty, and the Queen in the same way. and the princess as Your Highness,' it was said. Some of the editors perhaps forgot the rules, but no one attempted any familiarity, and certainly none was | invited: but every one of the royal per- ! sonages, after the introductions. de- scended into easy conversation with l some ono or other of tho Americans. | The pictures of King George do not do
 him justice. He Is animated in action. ready and distinct in speech, with an l inclination toward the humorous, and af-
 fable in manner, without condescention. He is not afflicted with the English habit or swallowing his words. and he is at loss at no time for something to say. He expressed to all the editors. without restraint, his pleasure at their visit, and
 showed an understanding of American af-
 fairs. and of the purpose of their com
 ing to England, which was quite supris- l ing. It is not permissible to quote him directly on any matter of politics or
 statecraft, but probably 1t will not be objectionable to repeat that he is In ac-
 cord with the sentiment in England for
 close union with the great American
 republic-no binding agreement, no form
 al league. no contract alliance, merely
 a rapprochement which would prevent
 any vital disagreements. and which would
 mean harmony and unity among all the
 English-speaklng nations of the world,
 with resultant benefits to civilization and humanity. Someone had the temerity to
 say that the republican party in the United States sadly needs candidate
 for president, and asked if the king, might not come to America and stand for the nomination with the assurance of certain election. The king merely
 responded to the novel suggestion with
 lands king is ready and contagious. He understands an American joke: hes likes baseball, too. He is immensely inter-
 ested in his several reviews of American
 troops, and he permitted 1t to be under
 stood that he would like soon to see again the American soldiers in camp or on march.
 After many pleasantries with the king and queen. and their attendants. the
 guests were asked if they might not de-
 sire to see over Sandringham. All were
 of course delighted to say yes, and tho
 whole company started, under the Guid-
 ance of the king and queen. over the
 grounds. The king and queen walk rap
 idly. First, there was visit to York
 cottage, where there was an intimate
 view of how the royal family lives.
 Someone of the kings entourage took
 charge of certain groups of the~editors
 and each appeared to be anxious to show
 the advantages and attractions of the
 great estate at it's best. One curious
 journalist asked half dozen lords and
 ladies in turn what was the area of sandringham; and all said they did not
 know, But the king prorntply settled all doubts by ruling that it is I5.oe9 acres. York cottage is a plain brick dwelling of l6 or 20 rooms, Of only moderate size, with workshop or study for the king, If there were any special courtiers there. they were not seen The equipment in furniture and in modern conveniences