Democratic Sentinel, Volume 22, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 February 1898 — HOBBIES FOR ROYALTY. [ARTICLE]

HOBBIES FOR ROYALTY.

The Empreas Eliza both of Austria k an accomplished horsewoman. Sba also delights In her fame as a poetry cook, and her daughter, the Ardhduch«ss Valerie, is proud of her accomplishments In the methods of ancient and modern cuisine. Queen Victoria, whose especial hobby k music, has educated her daughters to be useful as well as accoowlkbsd women, and they may all be said to be efficient and arttetic. The queen herself likes to study Hindoostanee and to see her favorite dogs and ponies. The queen of the Belgians is a clever nurse and a good doctor, having not only studied medicine, but having frequently applied her knowledge In emergencies. The queen of Greece 1« at the head of an association of women Whose object is to the moral regeneration of criminals. The queen of Portugal Is more frivolous, having the reputation of bring the ‘'moat dressy" lady In Europe. Her pale complexion and her auburn hair permit any color*, and she often appears in astonishing colors. The Princess Waldemar of Denmark rank* among the most fashionable of royal ladies.