The Emperor’s Strict Family Regimen
By Editor
To the youthful readers of our journal who may think that rulers, or the children of rulers, have an easy time, we commend the following for their consideration. It is a picture of a part of the life of the imperial family of Germany:— “The Emperor rises at five o'clock. He makes his children share his own severe régime. The Princes are roused at 6 o'clock, and often breakfast with their father at 6:30. Their lessons begin at 7 o'clock. The Crown Prince has just obtained his first grade in the army, having been appointed Gefreite, a position similar to that of Corporal. He has now his own suite of rooms and household. Twice daily he is instructed in military drill with his brothers. He is allowed one and a half hours daily for play. This scheme of lessons and life for each hour is rigidly executed.”