The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-02-25
Princess Mary's Gifts

nagnihcence~h have been showered nm.
on Princess Mary and Viscount Las.
celles in anticipation Of their wedding
February 2S. An estate a rome Of
pearls, Jewels, donations of money and
score or more of other splendid pre-
sents any one of which would repre-
sent a princely dowry for bride of
humber station are among the gifts
which betcken worldwide wish for
the long life and happiness of the
royal bride and her fiance.
The estate, magnificent country
seat in Yorkshire comprising a fine
old mansion, Goldsborough Hall, and
extensive grounds, was presented by
the bridgesgroom's parents, the Earl
and Countess Hardwood This will
be the future rural home of the Wis
count and his bride.
When in London, they will reside at
Chesterfield House, miniature pal
ace in Park Lane which for some
years has been the property of the
bridegroom. 1t was placed at the
disposal of the Japanese Crown Prince
during his visit to England year
ago.
The rope of pearls was Viscount
Lascelles' wedding present to his be-
trothed.
Donations of money, most of them
to be used in the purchase of gifts
of Princess Mary's own selection.
have come from the City of London,
the Girl Guides, British residents of
Paris, from Danes and various other
nationals living in the United King
dom, from various charitable organi-
cations, Army, Navy and Air Force
units with which the Princess came
in contact during her many wartime
activities, and one tremendous fund
which represents the good will of the
"Marys of the British Empire"
Intimate friends of Princess Mary
have sent rare bits of furniture. Mem
bers of the royal family have given
an historic clock of the Stuart period
The Kings Watermen gave a repro
duction in silver of the ancient royal
barge, the Friends of the Poor a
handsome fire screen in Chippendale
style; the citizens of Liverpool mag
nificent diamond bracelet; citizens of
Glasgow an elaborate mahogany dres-
sing table fitted with finely cut cry
stal requisites.
New South Wales sent gold low
ing-cup set with Australian stones;
Victoria's contribution was writing
table of Australian wood inland with
Australian opals; Melbourne, Austria
liza, sent a black opal frame; and Edin.
borough a Mary Queen of Scots
brooch richly jeweled. Paisley sent
fine example of it's famous shawls.
The Society of Women Artists has
arranged for Mrs. Blakeney Ward to
paint portrait Of Princess Mary as
gift from that organization. The
Clan MacDougal sent replica
Brooch of Lorn" an ornament that
has an ancient history. Legend says
il was worn by Robert Bruce when
the Brithers MacDougal tried to cap
ture him after the battle of Methyen.
A struggle ensued. The clasp gave
way. so the brooch remained with the
MacDougals.
Princess Mary has expressed lik-
ing for an unique service of gold plate
that formerly belonged to King
George the First. 1t is now in private
hands. The service is said to be worth
10000 pounds. The royal crown and
motto are in the center Of each of the
1S pieces, six of which are fan-shaped
forming one large circular dish when
placed together. The service was
made by Huguenot refugee in 1714.
One of the many funds subscribed
throughout the Empire for the pur-
chase of presents selected by the
couple will be used in procuring this
magnificent service.
Viscount Lascelles has received
from the Doncaster Race Committee
five silver statuettes representing
types Of the British Grenadier Guards
men in full dress uniforms of periods
from 1860 to'1914. The Viscount ser
we'd with distinction in the Grenadier
Guards during the late war. AS he
is also an Etonian, Eton school-boys
are making up a purse for the pur-
chase Of a present
Scores Of other offerings, great and
small, from far-fung corners of the
globe, the tributes of monarchs. dig
nitaries and humble fold, poured into
Buckingham Palace in such volume
that it was necessary to appoint a
special staff to assist in unpacking
and sorting. them. They are of such
a miscellaneous character that cata-
logue would be Of book-like proper