One of the amusements with which the heads of tho numerous little principalities and duchies with which Germany is blessed console themselves for the loss of ancient prerogatives consists in the bestowal of Orders. There are Orders for all classes of society, almost for all professions and trades. The Duke of Saxe-Altenberg has made the last addition, which is an Order for domestic servonta—presumably of both sexes. The honor is intended for those who have served in a family for 30 years uninterruptedly. The decoration takes the form of a silver cross bearing on one side the figures 30, surrounded by tho words "Far treae Dienate,” while on the reverse is inscribed the name of the duke, with a crown. The cross is hung from the breast by a green and white ribbon. It is hardly likely, however, that the Order will be in great request, for the Duchy of Saxe-Alteu-berg only possesses 3500 domestic servants. Tho German Empress tonfers a similar distinction upon her personal attendants for 40 years’ service.
(For continuation of news see 4th page/
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New Zealand Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 7941, 25 November 1886, Page 3
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