THE PRINCE OF WALES AT HOME.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume I, Issue 7, 14 February 1890, Page 3

THE PRINCE OF WALES AT HOME.

la bis charming home at Sandringham thts Prince discliargts the duties and *ntt»rs iuo> the pursuits - ■ o( J &u ordinary English' country gentleman. The house itself suggests the idea of home comfort and domestic enjoyment. The guests received by the royal master and misiresss of' this \ happy - English home with a cordial and genial" Welcohk feel-at once enjoy during their stay everything liljat a noapitality as truly princely ao it' is thotrgiitiut can supply.' ' Awovdlvig to individual tastes they will be yhowu the model dairy, tun Btahles, the per • fectlf ordvred and extensive garden, and-the almost 'countless objects' of u\famt> within and around Sandringham House, the Prince and PHueess alwavs aciiug personally as guides, and taking justifiable pride ih the perfection.' of every detail. On. Sunday all the royal party and their: guests will' * "attend divine Service in tug morning at the iMfle church of St." M#ry Magdalen; in the ]Park, which' ia "the f arisu Churcu of aandriiigoam ; aijid againr in ithe afternoon; or evening ilie Hoyal parjy wul bt> present at either West iMeptou or 'W6lferf»oo Church, both" of 'which have been completely restored 'since the"-Jfyinee became owner of tne property. Toe" working mob's olub'whu|d. His Jioyul liahed in'; the village, aud tile little cotuigs Uodpiul vvJiiCiA ia the 'special

care of the Princess, are evidences of the thoughtful care of their Royal Highnesses for those who are engaged ia work upon the estate. Some intimate and favoured guest will also perhaps be shown the room wbich has the most tender associations connected with it of any in Saridringharu House, towards which iu the latter we;-ks of 1871 the thoughts not only of England, but :of the whole civilised world, turned in respectful sympathy and loving hop* tor the Royal sufferer lying there, whose life for weeks seemed to tremble in the balance. The most touching memorial of that sad and anxious time is the spot in Sandringham Churchyard where tiie groom is buried, who d ed iu that year from the same fever from which liia Royal master recovered. A simple stone marks the grave, with the words, selected by the Prince himself, and so full of meaning and of feeling, " The >ne wis taken and th' other left."— 'The Cabinet Portrait Gallery.