Year: 1866

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A FEW PERSONAL NOTES ON QUEEN


VICTORIA.


The European correspondent of the
Chicago Journal, writing from the Isle
of Wight, gives two or three stories
concerning the private life of the Qdecn
ON that Island, which he "has reasons to
believe are strictly true


The Queen and Prince Consort were
in the habit OF taking long walks, unat-
tended, and dressed only as an Ordinary
lady and gentleman. On one occasion,
at some distance from home, they were
caught in shower. and took shelter
under tree by the side of the road -
An old postman, gong his daily rounds,
was passing by, and saw only alady aud
and gentleman in an uncomfortable po-
siion. lie had with him an old um-
breIIa that had done duty Tor many
years, which, with a native bat rough
poiteness, he protfered to the gentleman,
saying that he would call for it on his
rounds if they would tell him where they
were stopping. Prince Albert frankly
accepted the umbrella and mentioned the
Osborne House. The postman even
then did not suspect the rank Of his
waysile friends, and passed on about
his business. A day or two afterwards,
it beng in his way, he stopped at the
porter's lodge OF the Osborne House and
quietly asked If his umbrella had been
LETT there for him. 1t was at once had
ed to him, with letter addressed to
himself, in which was enclosed five
pound note, and few lines expressing
the thanks OF the Queen and Prince Con
sort for the timely service he had render.
ed them Not content with this, the
Queen caused inquiries to Dc made, and.
finding that the only son of the old post
man was worthy Young man, caused
him to be placed in suitable and com,
Portable position in one of the governs
ment otlites, and'it is pleasant to know
that he Is supporting his supcrannuated
parent IN ease and comfort.


Ga another occasion q certain stream
was crossed only by very small aud
rough ferry boat The Queen and
Prince found it convenient to cross this
stream, and the boatman being absent,
entered the barge to await his arrival
He soon made his appearance, putting
and blowing in his haste and under the
weight of years, 1t appears also that
it was very unusual thing for lady or
gentleman to resort to this means of
transit. the Old boatman's passengers
generally consisting of the hard,listed
AMI rough,featured laborers IN the vic-
nifty. All UNCONSCIOUS of the character
OF his present customers, and anxiously
polite III his way, his first salutation
was ; 81 beg your pardon. marm but
if I'd knowd yer were coming, I'd a
cushing for yer,' and he forthwith strip
ped off his coat and spread it on one of
the seats. Her Mljesty sat down on
the inprovlscd' cushion, and, with the
Prince, chatted familiarity with the old
boatman till they reached tho other side,
when, instead of the usual fare of Two
pence, she handed him a sovereign, The
Queen often talks of this water journey;
and tho old boatman, after learning who
his passengers were, had hole. bored
through the coin and has worn it day
and night ever since, around his neck


On still another occasion, the Oueen
and Prince Of Wales, then a young boy
were slrolling on the beach. The latter
was always proud and naughty
youpgster, presuming upon his heirship
TO the throne almost before he was out
of his pet,icoats. He had strayed away
little from his parents, when they
heard his voice and another IN angry
alteration. 1t seems that the young
prince had discovered another boy
about his own age and size, engaged in
gathering periwiuklcs, and his basket
partly full, was standing on tho beach.
This basket, out OF sheer wautonness,
the Prince of Wales had viciously kick
cd over. The young fisherman saw tho