QUEER SOUP.
Prince Peter of Oldenburg has just' had a somewhat exciting experience. He is at the head of the Imperial Pussian colleges for girls and is a very diligent in performing his duties.' He lately decided to see for himself whether there were any grounds for the numerous complaints of the poor food furnished at the Smoling convent, where 800 girls are educated. Proceeding to the institution just before the usual dinner-hour, he avoided the main entrance, and walked straight toward the kitchen. At. its door he met two soldiers carrying a h age steaming cauldron. “Halt 1” he called out, put that kettle down.” The soldiers of course, obeyed. “Bring me a spooon," added the Prince. The spoon was at once produced, but one of the soldiers ventured- tt> begin a stammering remonstrance. “ Hold your tongue," cried the Prince; “ take off that lid. I insist on tasting it” No further objection was raised, and his Highness took a large spoonful. “ You. call this soup," he exclaimed ; “why, it is dirty water!” “It is, your highness,” replied the soldiery 11 we have just been cleaning out the laundry.”
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Kumara Times, Issue 901, 20 August 1879, Page 2
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189QUEER SOUP. Kumara Times, Issue 901, 20 August 1879, Page 2
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