following particulars. On Sunday morning, the flag having been
previously consecrated by the archbishop, was conducted by a
guard of honor to the palace, and Colonel MacIver, in the presence
of Prince Milan and a numerous suite, in the name and on behalf
of yourself and the fair donor, delivered it into the hands of the
Princess Natalie. The gallant Colonel wore upon this occasion his
full uniform as brigade commander and chief of cavalry of the
Servian army, and bore upon his breast the 'Gold Cross of Takovo'
which he received after the battles of the 28th and 30th of
September, in recognition of the heroism and bravery he displayed
upon these eventful days. The beauty of the decoration was
enhanced by the circumstances of its bestowal, for on the evening
of the battle of the 30th, General Tchernaieff approached Colonel
MacIver, and, unclasping the cross from his own breast, placed it
upon that of the Colonel.

"'(Signed.) HUGH JACKSON,
"'_Member of Council of the League_."

In Servia and in the Servian army MacIver reached what as yet is
the highest point of his career, and of his life the happiest period.

He was _general de brigade_, which is not what we know as a
brigade general, but is one who commands a division, a
major-general. He was a great favorite both at the palace and with
the people, the pay was good, fighting plentiful, and Belgrade gay
and amusing. Of all the places he has visited and the countries he
has served, it is of this Balkan kingdom that the general seems to
speak most fondly and with the greatest feeling. Of Queen Natalie
he was and is a most loyal and chivalric admirer, and was ever