The full tide of the billiards season reminds one of some Royal players. The late King was very fond of a game, and quite capable of refuting his own dictum, that "No gentleman should be able to make a break of more than twenty-five." He was particularly good at winning hazards. Her present Majesty plays, but it not an enthusiast.
Queen Alexandra used to play a very fair game —for a lady. Of her daughters, Queen Maud of Norway is quite good, and, oddly enough, excels, like her late father, at winning hazards. Of foreign Royalties, the King of Spain is probably the best player. The Kaiser is not bad, but is rather "nervy," and wants absolute quiet in the room.—"London Mail."