PRINCELY EXTRAVAGANCE.
HOW H.R.H.IwaPOSED OF HIS
PRESENTS
The writer of " Echoes from Pall Mall,” in the Leader, says:—“ The extent of the indebtedness of the Prince of; Wales is said to be £'40,000, and it is rumoured that he has applied to both the last and the present Premiers to get a vote for this amount, and to let him have £IO,OOO a year more. It is the Prince’s misfortune that he owes so little ; and if his debts were greater his case would be stronger, for the £40,000 may be staved off from year to year. If the Queen will not relent he must; economise. It would be curious to learn His Royal Highness’ views about retrenchment. He must have heard the word often enough, and should understand its meaning. He knows how to drive a bargain too. He brought with him some wild beasts from India, and they were ‘deposited’ at the Zoological Gardens in Regent’s Park; but the officials there knew that they were bought and sold and that the price was a stiff one. He might have made, a profitable speculation in kangaroos, but he has foolishly let slip the opportunity.” ,
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2447, 21 January 1881, Page 4
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195PRINCELY EXTRAVAGANCE. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2447, 21 January 1881, Page 4
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