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 Chamberlain was commissioned to borrow the Insignia from two of the Princes, K.G.s, who were on board. This he did by procuring the Blue Ribbon and George from Prince Arthur, and the Star from Prince Louis of Hesse. After the investiture the Sultan was told, through his interpreter, that the Queen had ordered more costly Insignia on purpose for His Imperial Majesty, and that as soon as these were ready they should be exchanged for those employed to-day. Upon which, without a moment's hesitation, the Sultan said to the Lord Chamberlain, through his interpreter, 'No, no, those which the Queen has herself placed on me, I will never part from.'

We are tempted to insert this anecdote as it has an historical interest, and one cannot but feel that the Sultan's speech betokened the chivalry of a newly dubbed knight.

JOHN GEORGE, LORD FORESTER.

Black Coat.