Gilpin observer., 1918-11-28

was visit to York cottage. where
there was an intimate view Of how the
royal family lives. Some one Of the
kings encourage took. charge of GER
tain groups of the editors and each
appeared to be anxious to show the
advantages and attractions OF the
great estate at its 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 = plain brick dwell
ling of Is or 20 rooms, Of only mod
crate size, with Workshop or study
for the king. II 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>fa-
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.
It was for the use of 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 Persimmon, which
won the Derby in 1895. and which was
pet of the former king. He was bred
ut Sandringham. 1t Is magnificent
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 to fall in with Queen
Alexandra were asked to accompany
her to place she called workshop"
1t 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
they saw and said so, of course; where
upon she graciously presented to each
Of these surprised and somewhat en-
barrassed Americans tea table. One
of the pieces will goto Buffalo. one to
San Francisco and one to Portland.
King Shows His Library.
The tour was completed by a sec
ond visit to Sandringham, where tea
was 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 desire to show
the editors his library, doubtless with
the idea that 1t should be of special
interest to men in supposedly liter
ary calling, us 1t was. 1t had been a
bowling alley, but King Edward had
thought 1t would be more useful and
ornamental as place of study and
reflection, and he made the change.
Then the king led the way to Sand
bingham chapel. wonderful little
house Of worship with many appropri-
ate decorations and memorials. Then
he took them back to his reception
room where he and the royal group
babe goodbye to all their guests, shak-
ing hands with each in turn. If they
were asked to come again, at least one
Of the Americans did not hear 1t. It
may be assumed that 1t Is not the
royal custom, for there was every EVIL
dence to show that the hosts were us
pleased with the event as the guests
were.
The king has the appearance and
manner of an alert. Understanding,
well-informed, well-groomed, middle
aged man of business. Queen Mary, a
stately and beautiful woman, with
something OF the grand manner, way
throughout most gracious to her Wis
iiors, and entered into the festivities
in a very lively spirit. Queen Alex
andra. dressed in complete black. has
noble presence, with an indescrib-
able personal charm. Princess Mary,
yet a very young lady. was CARRIED
quite simply, but most tastefully. She
was everywhere among the editors,
who found 1t impossible to resist her
girlish and vivid personality.
1t was a great duy for the editors.
They saw the king and the queen, and
the king and queen saw them.
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