The Prince's Pewter Mug

About a year ago Prince George of Wales was sent to his ship after a vacation (wherein he became greatly involved in debt) quite penniless, and with a warning lecture from bis father. Shortly after the christening of the Battenburg baby occurred, and presents were sent to the infant in great quantities, and of valué commensurate to nis exalted rank Prince George duly and dutifully sent his ofieríag - a pewter mug with a tag attached, on wbich was written: "To my beloved nephew, with the hope that when his nephew is christened he will be able to parchase a more appropriate gift than thls." It is said the Prince of Wales, on reading the inscription, exclaüned: "That boy is incorrigible!" tben laughed heartily, and next dav sent him a handsome sum.