BRINGING UP A PRINCE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2182, 3 July 1886, Page 1 (Supplement)

BRINGING UP A PRINCE.

The Crown Prince of Protsia vrai always a very sensible man in the management of his household, and he is ably seconded by his wife. On one occasion the governor of his children came to him and said — 44 Your Highness, I must complain of the little prince ; he refuses to have his face washed in the morning." "Does he" answered the Crown Prince. 44 We'll jremedy that. After this let him go unwashed " 44 It shall be done," said the governor. Now the sentries have to salute every member of the royal family — children and all— whenever they pass. The day afte* the little four-yoar-old prince went out for a walk with his governor. As they passed a sentry box, where a grim soldier stood, the man stood rigid without presenting arms The little prince — accustomed to um\ trsal deference— looked ing displeased, but said nothiug. Presently another sentry was passed. Neither did this one give a sign of recognition. The little prince angrily spoke of it to his old governor, and they passed on. When the walk was finished, and they had met many soldiers, who none of them saluted the prince, the little fellow dashed in to his father, exclaiming— * 4 Papa ! papa ! you must whip every man in your guards ! They refuse to salute when I pass." 41 Ah, my son," said the Crown Prince. "They do rightly, for clean soldiers never salute a dirty little prince." After that the boy took a shower bath every morning.