> Well . . .  I assumed my colleague met during the life span of Queen Victoria,
 but
> upon questioning her, she actually meant during the late 19th century.
> 1890s.
 
Which, at the risk of seeming impossibly pedantic, is indeed within the
reign of Queen Victoria, as her late lamented Majesty didn't pass on
to meet her (Anglican) maker until 22 January 1901
 
> but know that I know that Victoria is the center of the Universe, I may need t
o
> think this over  <g.
 
Ah - but is that Victoria, Australia, or Victoria, British Columbia...
 
Alasdair Brooks