Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-12-20

there was an intimate view OF now the
royal family lives. Some one Of the
kings encourage took charge of GER
tain groups of the editors and each
to be anxious to show the
and attractions of the
great estate at it's best. One curious
journalist asked half-a-doZen lords
and ladies in turn what was the area
of Sandringham and all said they did
not know. But the king promptly set
tied all doubts by ruling that it is 49,
600 acres.
York cottage is plain brick dwell
ling of Is or 20 rooms, of only mod
crate size, with workshop or study |
for the king. If there were any spe-
cial cOurtiers or equerries there they
were not seen. The equipment in fur
niture and in modern conveniences was
complete and in some respects ele-
CANT, but there are many homes in
America which might be compared ia
vorably with it.
There was a long tour afoot to the
gardens and to the stables, both the
particular hobby Of King Edward. A
pony cart driven by the faithful
Probyn, followed the company around.
1t was for the use Ct Queen Alexan-
dra, but she went the entire rounds
with the others and did not at any
time appear to lose interest in her
guests or in what they were saying
and seeing.
In the vicinity of the royal stables
is great statue of Tersimmon, which
won the Derby in 1895, and which was
a pet Of the former king. He was bred
at Sandringham. 1t is a magnificent
efiigy of a splendid horse. In the sta
bles were many animals each in charge
of an attendant who brought them out
for exhibition. Both the king, queen
and the dOwager queen busted them
| selves in passing to the thoroughbreds
carrots which they took with great
gusto. In all, there must be 100 first
class animals in the stables. The chief
of the stud is "Friar Marcus" which
was never beaten as a two-year-old.
Several members Of the party who
had the fortune 10 fall in with Queen
Alexandra were asked to accompany
her to place she called "workshOp.'
It appears to be modelled somewhat
after the aircraft establishments COM
mon in America. There were many
beautiful specimens of delicate hand
made furniture. The companions Of
the queen were delighted with what
| Of VIII
upon she graciously presented to each
of these surprised and somewhat en-
barrasSed Americans. a tea table. One
Of the pieces will go to Buffalo, one to
San Francisco and one to Portland.
King Shows His Library.
The tour was completed by Sec
ond visit to Sandringham, where tea
Nas served. It was rather elaborate
function, though all the royal party
continued to mingle with the visitors
in the most democratic fashion. The
king later expressed a desire to show
!, the editors his library, doubtless with
the idea that it should be of special
interest to men in a supposedly liter
airy calling, as it was. 1t had been a
: bowling alley, but King Edward had
, thought it would be more useful and
, ornamental as a place Of study and
/ reflection, and he made the change
, Then the king led the way to Sand
bingham chapel, a wonderful little
: house of worship with many approprf
ate decorations and memorials Their
, ho fnn hs,0 70 l.;
, room where he and the royal groul
2 babe goodbye to all their guests, shak
: ing hands with each in turn. If they
/ were asked to come again, at least ont
: of the Americans did noc lear it. I
a may be assumed that it is not tn,
a dence to show that the hosts were a.
e pleased with the event as the guest
g were.
J. The king has the appearance an,
n manner Of an alert, quick thinking
/ well-informed, well-groomed middle
aged man Of business. Queen Mary,
s stately and beautiful woman, wit
= something Of the grand manner, wa
r throughout most gracious to her Wis
e itors, and entered into the festivitie
l. in very lively spirit. Queen Alex
andra, dressed in complete black, ha
a noble presence, with an indescrit
e able personal charm. Princess Mar.
s, yet very young lady, was garbe
IT quite simply, but most tastefully. Sh
q. was everywhere among the editor
" who found it impossible to resist he
d, girlish and vivid personality.
ID 1t was a great day for the editor
g They saw the king and the queen, an
re the king and queen saw them.