THE LADIES' WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2543, 2 July 1909, Page 3

THE LA DIES' WORLD

ITEMS OF SOCIAL SEWS. (From the Society Papers.) Airs. Waldorf Astor, to whom a daughter has been born, often sat as a model for the famous "Girls” drawn by her brother-in-law, Air. Charles Dana Gibson. By the way, the tiara which Mrs. Astor wears on special occasions, contains the famous Saucy diamond, which belonged to Charles the Bold of Burgundy, and is valued at £20,000. Queen Aland, of Norway (daughter of King Edward) has sent a message by the. Norwegian delegate to the Suffrage Congress in London • expressing the hope that the great work which women are doing all the world over will prove to be for the happiness and benefit of the women themselves, the home, and the nation. Her Alajesty sent greet-ings-to the congress, "and especially to the women of her native country. Great and Glorious Britain.” Princess Alary, of Wales, will bo privately educated at home, in accordance with the custom of the Royal Family. It does not appear to be general'y 'understood that the Sovereign has complete control over the education of members of the Royal Family, and there is no appeal from his (or her) decisions. It is well known that George IV; would certainly have moved Princess Victoria from the custody of her mother, the Duchess of Kent, but for tho tactful vigilance of the Duke or Wellington. Queen Wilhelmina is herself nursing the baby princess. Alay 10 was fixed for tlie chief celebrations throughout Holland. The. princess will have eight godfathers and godmothers, namely: The . Queen-mother, Grand Duchess Louise of Baden, Grand Duchess Alarie of Alecklenburg - Schwerin, Dowager Princess of Wiecl. Princess Adolph of Sell wa rzbu rg-Rudolstadt, Princess of Erbach-Schoenberg, Duke Johan Albrecht of Alecklenburg, Duke Adolf Friedrich of Alecklenburg. All these are near relations. Queen Willielmina, it is stated, will shortly pav a private visit to tlie Duchess of Albany, at Claremont, Surrey, and will stay with her for about a fortnight. She will be accompanied by the infant Princess. It is many yeais since last tlie Queen of Holland was m this-country (savs the "Liverpool Courier”), though she was here on several occasions as a child. This visit, should it take place, will be entirely of a quiet character, and the Queen will not visit London at all during the time slie is over here. It is expected, however, that she will spend a few days with’ the King and Queen at Windsor, before she returns. Extraordinary scenes of enthusiasm are still taking place in tlie streets and restaurants of the Hague. One amusing scene took place at the Hotel Central. It was besieged by revellers, who danced on the tables, and sang the national anthem again and again. Suddenly they recognised Dr. Konwer, tho Queen’s physician, who was sitting quietly at one of the tables. Instantly a great shout went up, and hundreds of men and women pressed round lnm. drinking to his health. It happened that he had not a glass by liis side, but with a salt-cellar lie clinked the innumerable glasses of his admirers until they joined hands and danced round his table. ' The poor doctor was nearly killed by the enthusiasm, and his back was slapped by strong hands until he must have been black and blue. Sir William Bennct, the foremost surgeon of the day, is a Wiltshiremau, and was born at Cliilmark some 57 years ago. From his youth tlie subject of anatomy has been his chief study, and ho has written several surgical works. Sir William, who is a Knight of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, and Commander of the Royal Order of the Redeemer of Greece, was made a K.C.V.O. for services rendered to tlie sick and wounded returnin o- Home from South Africa in the war of°l9oo-1902.‘ He is a fellow of several learned societies, and was for same years one of the examiners of the Royal College of Surgeons. Prince Albert of Belgium', who has gone for an extensive tour on foot m the Congo, is one of tho most versatile of Royal personages. He is accounted one of tho host shots in lAiropo, and has travelled far and wide. He is said to have democratic ideas that do not at all meet with the favor of his kinsman, the Emperor William, but he has devoted himself earnestly to the study of politics and tho government of nations, so that when he becomes King of the Belgians he will doubtless be well up to his duties. Tho Prince has a taste for literature,. and has written more than on'b clever book. Lately lie has gone in for aeronautics, and has been watching the progress of the varions flying machines with great interest. Prince Albert’s consort, who has tho reputation of being the best-dressed princess in Europe, is a charming and c ever daughter of the Royal oculist, Duke Theodore of Bavaria., She has studied medicine, and used to help liei father in his work among the poor. Her social work in Brussels has endeared her to rich and poor alike, and, besides founding a hospital, she has started a training school for cooks, and every now and then gives prizes for the best made dishes of various kinds. Among Princess Elizabeth’s many gifts may be mentioiied a talent for playwriting, and not long ago a romantic play from her pen was produced by a company of amateurs in the Belgium capital. Prince Edward of Wales has joined the Britannia Royal Naval College at, Dartmouth. The Royal Cadet, accompanied by the Prince of (vales and Sir Charles Oust, journeyed to Kingswear by special train and proceeded in a pinnace to the college landing placo, where the Royal party were received by the Alay or of Dartmouth. They then drove in a carriage through cheering crowds to the co,lege. The Prince ( will have a busy life at Dartmouth. Reveille is sounded at the college at half-past six, and a quarter of an hour later the cadets aro served with cocoa and bisemits, after which they commence the day’s studies. Brcakrast follows at eight o’clock, at which moat, fish, bacon and eggs, etc., are served on different days. This meal over, the, cadets resume tlieir studies, and at 1.20 a substantial dinner is served, consisting of soilp. various joints, or moat pies, vegetables, ' and sweets. Studies are again resumed until four o clock, when they shift into flannels, and after partaking of -a glass of milk and a, bun, they engage in various forms of recreation. Tea is at seven o clock, followed by more studies, and at pin© o’clock Prince Edward will retire to rest in a spacious dormitory. , . . : ' V A -AM.