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MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1924.

OUR GREAT LADY.

QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S BIRTHDAY.

SIXTY YEARS IN ENGLAND.

Romance Of A Danish Princess.

Warships in the harbour today were gaily dressed in honour of Queen Alexandra's birthday, and the customary royal salate was fresh at hoon..

DUZAGFW QUE! ALEXANDIRA,

Queen Alexandra was born on dismay of Lady Pager, who was December 1, 1844, the child of a. alone with her, and on whom the Prince who seemed remote from burden of the presentation had the Danish throne, Mr. W. H. R. been placed, the Queen suddenly Trowbridge in his study of her burst into tears." life and personality tells how

She was thinking of the Prince

CORRESPONDENCË.

THE CHINA MAIL.

BRITISH INCOME TAX

REFUNDS

To the Editor of the China Mail.]

Sir,-14, doës not appear in he generally known" "that" "laime For refund of British Jucome Tus deducted, from dividends, interest, rents, ele...rereived the Old -Country-eon now be made for the, whole periuk siiee April 5, 1920.

Porinerly claints for recovery of lux wore limited tq"shree yours, Now, however, under the Financ Act, 1923, this time limit has been extended to six years, but not so na to rect

∙any "yours" previous to 1940,

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Ighs also point out dit i makris nd “difference (whether the income in question "is derives fran trusts in Greist läritain, as in all enses a refund can be claimed,

I have gone into the måter very) Jully with the Inland Revoutes lately, and if any of your renders), are ok aware of what claims can be preferred Bird will get in touchli, with wie na 18Buckingham Palaen' Gardens, London, S.W.. I shall be happy to advise thesu.

Yours efe

Wineiko T. Fur. Loubah, vetüber 25, 1921,

Visit to a Harem..

RACING ACCIDENT.

HOW DID IT HAPPEN?

FATSAT'S SWERVE.

Statement By Riders Concerned."

by out turf writer, "Argus" in connection with the accident at Happy Sportsmen will read with special interest the following article Valley on Saturday afternoon.

Mr... Dunbar's brown gelding, Little-Minch, which fell during the rare for

the St. Andrew's Stakes on Saturday.

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Of her high spirits there are many tales Perhaps one of the

As related"; in, she stromt, to know the cause of accidents most entertaining is that of her visit to the Khedive of Egypt's elsewhere in this issue, of Sutur, leading to their money "going "up] harem. "She expressed the wish day's iringad Happy Valley, the air or down on the grond to see how she would look in a Lite Much dl at the top of the

as the result of an accident, yashmak. The harem ladies were

With regard to Satisfaction. only, too pleased to gratify her, straight during the finish of the Tablin, Mr. Harriman stated that and having dressed her and 15 miles race for the St. Andrew's early in the nice, he was having a Mrs. Grey her lady-in-waiting) Stakes. The pony was ridden by Moving as if it was injured in the very rough ride," his mount up in the most approved fashion, were so entranced with the effectpa," Oxspring, who was thrown back, it times the "for being that that they entreated them to drive arily to the ground, but fortun-This hind legs were slipping as hair a very muddy course. home in this manner, and make ately Teleaped, with an 'severe sluk-pens on

With regard to the netiml accident, the Prince of Wales, believe that

ME. Harrinar stated that his pony With a view to throwing light on virtually let against Fittle Minch the Princess had been kept in the tough bully bruisgi. harem and a slave sent instead'

und had the latter not held him up This the Princess consented to do tow the meritonit extured,

sa toispak, he is convinced Sadis recorded.

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extremely was her up bringing.) Consort and her loss of a husband's What King Edward said is. not Oxspring, who had the term on faction Dahlia would have fallen.

-ready in time."

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In her earlier years Queene inch, and Mr. (i. Mr. Harriman added that 14-various

Alexandra exercised a great influence on fashion: "The Princess's characteristics wefe neatness and great

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Harriman, the“ vider of Messrs. Mert and Arnold's grow golding Satisfaction Dablis, the use of the mevident as admitted by both riders...

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stages of the mes, he expected his mount to fall with him,

"Why did you not pull him up?", was asked.

terribly disappointed if the pony

ran nowhere and had determined from the first signs that nee thing was wrong to stick it out.

CASE OF FATSAL Invited to make a state neut

She was taught to make her love. But the tears passed off and own clothes and instructed in the Queen was quite enchanted," the arts of housekeeping.." Punc- with her future daughter-in-law. tuality was the rule of the establish- Not for several days did the official ment, and to conform to it was the news of the betrothal appear and most arduous of all the Princess's then "in an obscure corner of extreme

Mr.larsinan replied that until! taskst For unpunctuality at meals The Times, which, probably by simplicity, united to grace and her father (Prince

CAPTAIN ONSPRING'S STORY. Christian) royal request, printed it without thing extreme in design, shape, or dignity. There was never any-

he was actually alongside of Tøttle would make по allowances, comment,"

"As we swing round the corner Minh, Satisfiction Dablis was g avoid annoying 10

colour.":

into the straight," said Captain | danger to It.. was

no pony in the "ce wwith the greatest Prussia.

imaginable that she

During the war her great power exstrik, my pony apparel to be| difficulty

Pressed further, Mr. Harimau Wedding Jewels.

was as resolutely exerted in favour full of ruuming, but I was umble (acknowledged that he was fully could arrive in time for the blessing. She could never ‘over

Her departure from Denmark for of self-sacrifice and simple fidelity in it down and ride the pony, aware that the owners and a large come this failing, and even the marriage was regarded as an to duty: Through all the terrible owing to Satisfaction Dalilia bellig¦ jogtion of the public would be ceremónial occasions, when punt-

of national importance. years of the great struggle Queen buddies against my near side so quality is essential, her attendants The King of Denmark gave her Alexandra remained faithfully and close that his rider's leg prevented were obliged to resort to many the most magnificent of wedding courageously in London, helping freedom of action on thy part

presents. "It contained 3,000 and subterfuge to enable her to be brilliants and 118 pearls, the two courage was sustained by her stead leaning against Tittle Minch,

consoling. Her physical Satisfaction. Dahlia was practically largest of which had been exhibit-fast soul. Gentle and uncomplainealed to Mr. Harrinon to pul But this was her only fault. Oled at the International Exhibitioning, she went about always, in the out. His pony then drew about with regard to the swerving of dress and adornment she was at the Crystal Palace, near the same simple little black dress half a length ahead and rung Fats in the Kilmarnock Hundier fond, realising that fairy princesses Koh-i-noor. From this splendid doing her errands of inercy while cross my mount, causing the latter "B" class, should not neglect externals. So jewel depended a facsimile of the the London streets were blazing to throw his Beat up. My pony | described as causing matters to which had been early as 1858, when she was only celebrated. Dagmar Cross, in with jewellery and furs, and the then lifted his forehand and I feared look decidedly dangerous," Mr. 14. "The Times

suggested that which was set a fragment reputed sounds of revelry at night were! she would be "the most eligible to belong to the True Cross with a mingled with the booming of the was going to climb on the back Harriman said that the pony hu

to marry the Prince of piece of silk taken from the grave Zeppelin bombs,

of Satisfaction Dahlia. I felt my appeared to go -111 · the Wales, afterwards Edward VII. of King Canutę.

"Once only the Queen murmur pony hit something and he pitched wor fore" just before the The suggestion was not po-

Her state entry into Londoned, and that was when she was told onto his head, throwing ane head end of the rare and when he pular in Germany, where it was with the Prince of Wales was she must give up her beloved over heels. Tam satisfied that started to ride him, he swerved reported In the newspapers marked by untoward events caused horses, and dogs. Only the very Little Minch struck Satisfaction towards the injured leg. Te said and generally believed, that

by the Inefficiency of the police at smallest minimum was left to her, Tallia. Whether the legs of the the incident was purely un necident the Prince would marry

that day and by the interise as her much-straitened locome was o bernine entangled I am not insinuch as he had a clear na mtad Princess of Prussia." This pro popular enthusiasm

It is possible actually lost greund by the pony not sufficient to keep so many pets, prepared to RIN. ject, however, was greeted with

The state marriage took place on It was a bitter sacrifice, for Queen's at Satisfaction Dulia's quers swerving. such sarcastic comment" in the March 10, 1863: Of the royal are often lonely, and dogs are their hit Little Minch on the shoulder British Press that it was opportune guests the most conspicuous was sincerest friends."...

or in the chest. was badly ly dropped. The field was clear. the Crown Princess of Prussia (the

Her greatest joy at the present bruised and had to turn in s Attention was drawn to the British Princess Royal). As she day is the love and care which after 8 o'clock with a very hid young Princess by Sir Augustus advanced to her place a fine little the members of her family bestow headache:” Paget, British Minister at Copen-boy, all unmoved by the pomp upon her. Rarely a day passes MR. HARTUMAN ENPLAINS... hagen. He told his wife, Lady around him, dragged on his when both are in London that the Mr. G. A. Hurriman, after Paget: "I know the prettiest, the mother's arm as he looked behind King does not visit his mother at volunteering the opinion dat it nitest, the most charming Princess him, and was with difficulty Marlborough House, usually re- would be better to keep such -Princess Alix, the eldest daugh-brought to his little feet to maining to lunch, while both statements ns "it is imperative ter of Prince Christian, the future surmount the three steps of the the Queen and the Prince of Wales that dangerous riding should King of Denmark. She is only haut pas. This child, dressed in are almost equally as regular in nipped in the bud" out of the press sixteen, and as good as she is Highland costume, was destined to their visits.

in view of the fact that gentlemen) pretty!"

become many years later Kaiser Queen Alexandra's health is now riders only take part in our meet The Princess Poyal, afterwards Wilhelm 11.”%

quite good, and distinctly "better the Empress Victoria of Germany, It was said of her by men that than was the case twelve monthsings, was perfectly willing to make a statement fru publication, when Queen Victoria's eldest daughter, she made "every woman in the ago, when her eyes were commenc-he understood any attitude as o was informed of the discovery, room with her look frightful," and ing to give her considerable sporting writer that the public "The Greater Claim." when her orders were: "You of this extraordinary grace her trouble. Naturally she is begin which "pays the piper" is entitled must tell the Queen as soon as you busband was singularly proud. ning to assume, a rather frail ap- can go to England, and find out all As a mother she was unfaltering pearance, and she is not capable in her attention to her children. Fof the same amount of exertion as Lady Paget carried out this Her first baby was bom two she was able to undertake, with request. Her efforts were seconded months before the expected date, ease ten years ago, while she saves by the Princess Royal, who saw She was at a hockey match on the her eyes on all possible occasions, Princess Alexandra, and returned ice of Virginia Water that day. I now having books and newpaper saying: “She is the most fascinat- Shortly after her return to read to her in place of reading

you can in the meantime."

ing creature in the world. You | Frogmore; however, she became them for herself. did not say nearly enough. For a suddenly jedisposed. When the London has always had a very long time I have not seen anybody Prince arrived an hour later he warm corner in its heart for Queen who pleases me so much as tliis found her in travail and the house-Alexandra as its wonderful de- Jovely and charining girl."

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- Coming Events Advertised

In The Mail..

-ENTERTAINMENTS.

December 1-Coronet Theatre; The Thief of Bagdad." December 1-Star Theatre; Moran of the Lady Letty"

December 1-World Theatre; The New Moon."

December 1-Queen's Theatre;

BOCIAL.

December 19.--Children's Xmas. Party at Helena May Institute, 4. p.m.

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December 4.-Lammert Bros., at Sales Room, European Toys, etc., 2.30 p.m.

December 6.Tanimert Bros.

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OFFER MEETINGS,

hold in a state of the greatest con-monstration as she drove to: West- Meating With The Prince.... fusion. Nothing was in readiness¦minster · Abbey recently amply Queen Victoria was favourably for the event. The nurses did not proved. She reciprocates the feel- impressed by the reports, and a reach Frogmore till two in the ing to the full, as she has shown meeting was arranged with the morning,"

on many occasions in the past Prince of Wales. It took place at She always found time to be "London is muy hone," she de- Speyer, on the Rhine, in 1861, and with her children: "She was inclared, on a memorable occasion the Princo Consort reported that her glory,' relates Mrs. Blackburn, years ago, and she' kreatly enjoys Hobbs was charged of Bow Décembr4 Annual meeting of the young people seem to have the head-nurse, when she could the almost dilly drives that she | Street under the Lureeny Act with the HK Society for the Proven taken a mutual liking to one ran up to the nursery, put on a takes through its streets. To the past receiving on Decembar 37. 1914, a tion of Cruelty to Animais, at another."

flannel apron, wash the children it has been her custom to pass the bankore cheque for pigment of Messrs. Jarding Matheson's, 5.30 From fear of German hostility, herself, and see them asleep in greater part of her year at Mar- £150,000, which shofjue was stolen n.m. great caution was exercised by their little beds."

borough House, and if this sees from abroad. He was remanded December 8-Goneral meeting <Queen Victoria in announcing the She rode either side and always rather less of her in the future, it until December. A in rustady? of shareholders of the Rah Bynd --engagement, and her first meeting showed a total lack of even fear," will only he because her A Scotland Yard pactor esta Estd., Trinca's Building,

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