Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 January 1902 — Unlucky Thirteeen. [ARTICLE]

Unlucky Thirteeen.

A curious incident occurred in connection with the royal journey from Balmoral to the South. The Duke of Athol traveled from bunkeld to Perth with the intention of awaiting the arrival of the royal train. In consequence of a delay on the Highland railway the train by which his grace traveled was detained, and the Duke did not reach Perth until a few minutes after the royal party. Their majesties had by this time sat down to dinner in the Station hotel and the Marquis of Breadalbane had been asked to dine. As soon as the Marquis was made aware of the Duke’s arrival he informed his majesty, and suggested that his grace should also join them. Some of the ladies, however, pointed out the fact that the Duke would make the party one of thirteen. The Marquis of Breadalbane promptly offered to sacrifice himself, and with his majesty's permission retired, the Duke of Athol taking his Express.