Gar King and Queen

By Lady Jkuhk.

There is no position In an exalted rank of life that is more delicate or difficult to fill with dignity than that of the heir-apparent. In a bigh posi tion in any class it is fraught wi h obvious difficulties which exist only in One 'ese exalted, though thpy are not so patent nor perpetually exposed to public criticism in England the position of the heir apparent; haa generally been one of opposition to the Grown. In the early days of the Plantagenet kings, H*rry Hotspur, Ma successors and predeces sors, were as often as not the centre of disaffection with the reigtsing eover ifgo, and the Hanoverian dynasty were ao exception to the former rale. The days of the Prince Reg nt and the earlier Qeorges were marked by Struggles aud family dissensions, and tberb ara .episodes in the Royal family history of the clay which were distress ing and undignified, and which dimmed the lustre of the reign The long family history of the pre sent one is, however, a brilliant con trast to all its predecessors, for from the moment when the preaent King appear ed in independent position his relations with the Grown have been of the most delightful and affectionate character. In all the long life of Queeo Victoria, and the King, as a grown-up man, stretching back over forty years, there baa never been one whisper, one j suspicion of anything but the most I absolute affection on one side and of j respectful deference end chivalrous devotion on the other There is no doubfc that the affectionate relations which have alwaya existed between the members of the preaent Royal Family have strengthened the j loyalty and esteem of their subjects, j for throughout the British Empire i there ie no household which presents a higher and purer example of howe life than that of the late Queen. It is no Idle flattery to say that in a very Urge measure this was due to the conduct of totr son, for he had been placed by circumstances in so prominent a posi lion that but for great tact and discretion he must have usurped some of the outward functions and attributes of the sovereign la his capacity as Prince of Wales he always observed the limits of the position, and never trespassed beyond them, and while acting in any capacity as representing the late Queen, he al ways pffaced himself, and in a dignified and admirable manner acted as her mouthpiece and representative. To have lived for forty years before the public in such a position as the King occupied, and to be co universally appreciated, is the greatest tribute that perhaps can be paid him, and the most complete evidence of bow perfectly he has filled a difficult role. The King as a Public Man. It was on the 30 th of October 1849, that the King made his first public appearance in London, when be and the Princess Royal accompanied the Prince Consort to open the new Coal Exchange, The late Queen was to have performed the opening ceremony, but was prevented owing to an attack of chickenpox. Over fifty years have elapsed since the far-haired child was' addressed as • the pledge and promise bf a long race of kings,' of which sen tence Lady Lyttolton, writing to her sister, Mrs Gladstone, said, l poor Princey did not in the least seem to guess what was meant'—and that inaugural ceremony was but the first of a series that has lasted all his life. it would be a curious and interest ing fact could the public be informed at how many inaugural meetings! and public functions the King has officiated. Such occasions with rare exception always appear to us as monotonous* and dreary, and it is no alleviation that from their constant repetition they become Ices irksome. Each function entails time and a separate address •which mast be varied according to the ceremony 5 and perpetual good humour and tact is always looked on as a sine qua non. But the King has carefully studied the art of pleasing, and never by lock or word does he seem bored or weary at the work he has to perform. He is always kind, interested, and full of enthusiasm and energy in carrying out whatever he baa undertaken. We all know how wearisome such things are, and how often does a feeling of pro found pity and admiration fill our minds at the forbearance and kindness of the King ! The King's life has been a perpetual education from the moment when, under the wise advice and guidance of the Prince Consort, he was preparsd for tbe life of responsibility which lay before him. Alexandra the pair The King has had one great helper in his work, and that the most power ful any human being can have, and there is no man or woman whose heart does not go out to the Qaeen Alexan dra, whom we have learnt to love with an intensity of which English people alone are capable. The day seems not so far distant when the fair, bright eyed Danish girl drove through the streets of London on her way to Wind sor to become the wife of the heir~ apparent; to the English throne, and we can truly say, that from that day every action f H>e Queen's life has endeared f.er to till CO in try of her adoption Beauutui, with all the charm of a good heart and nature in her face, ready to help, always sympathetic in sorrow and rejoicing in everyone's happiness she has the gift of winning the love of all, and her public life by the aide of her husband, aiding and helping him in his eflorts for the we! fare of the (gjmmunity, finds its fuller complement in their life at Sandring bam, where tbe happiest and simplest of English homes was found. The power that great beauty and charm gives a woman is difficult to exaggerate and the Qaeen was endowed by Provi dence with thac potent gift. She has used it to the country's welfare, and the homage and admiration which she awoke when she came to England has never wavered for an hour. It is difficult to realise when one sees her that nearly forty years have passed, and that the graceful, youthful looking woman is a grandmother ; but she, like all English women, has learnt the secret of looking young, in the full life of work and interest in all matters which affect the social life of the country, and in which she has taken such a leading parti

Little is known to the outßide world of the inner life of the King and Queen The silence of the Royal entourage, both at Sandringham and at Windsor, was a marvel of discretion. Consider( ing the extraordinary interest that ia j taken by everyone in the smallest 1 incident wbich effects any member of the Royal family, the absolute absence of any of the email gossip or can-can which occasionally escapes about the lives of othrr persons of public interest r* fleets the greatest; credit on those who surround the Royal family. The selection of the Royal household has t-.pen mnde with great wisdom, and whatever side glimpses may foe given to the world at large, they do not com« from those who live in the Royal milieu THE KING AND POLITICS It ib difficult to believe that anyone in the position of the King has ao per sonal political proclivities, yet in there anyone who can really affirm that they know whether he is a Tory or'a Liberal i Hia friends, belong to both sides, and though the Liberal party have always loudly declared that he and the Queen especially, had a greater admiration,for Mr Gladstone than any other contem porary statesman, there is no justifiable confirmation of the statement. He shows tbe most absolute impartiality, and even those who enjoy the hospitality are as cosmopolitan m can be conceived yet in other matters also, when he has espoused a caus®, the King can be part isan. He h always, however, a model of cauticn and satisfies himself that he is throwing hia great influence into the right scale before he decides on giving his public support to any movement^ At the Prince of Wales's age, with his experience of life, with his opportu nities of seeing and knowing everyone, of ability and capacity, he has acquired a knowledge of affairs in a unique way, and he it; a,well informed man. In his early life be h»d opportunities of seeing the world which fevr men in his position enjoyed, and since then his life has been one of constant education. Every new | idep, every new discovery goes to the King with its originator and exponent, and for what they are worth and can teach, he learns. He is wonderfully adaptive and quick, if perhaps he is Dot intellectually one of the leading men of the dsy. He is » thorough man of the world, with great knowledge, a wonder fnl memory, and a marvellous power of acquiring and assimilating information. It is very difficult in a short sketch like this to avoid being either too laudV tory or too critical. One -aims at befog neither. One realises the greatness of the position of »man and woman like the King ted Queen. We see its brilliant, side and weknow it hss another. We see the temptation to be selfish, arrogant, haughty, but we ftlgo know that such a position has developed feelings of real worth and goodness, making those who occupy it realise their responsibilities and the great burden of obligation, which is laid on them. No man or wom*a from choice would elect to lead the life the King and Queen have followed since their marriage, but they have «ione it willingly and cheerfully, because they understand how great is their influence in improv ing and raisirg up the livet of people over whom tome day, they might reign We have no intention or desire to ascribe any special attributes of per fection fo them, we only judge them on their public " record. "

THB A H ÜBTOS .GO vR >U \ . ToflsJH*,- JANtJABY *•, 1901

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ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING [AND ! INVESTMENT SOCIETY. j T OANB GRANTED FROMJ £25 and upwards, at current rates. 1 Fu? Particulars on application, OflSce —Tancred Street; Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4p in First Tueßday in Month—9 30 am till , pm; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBER Manager "ifoTioE." Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horse Owners in the Ashburton County that they have TAKEN OVER Reid A Gray's £*hburton Branch of JOBBING * ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry on all classes of work as usual; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORSE-SHOEING, COACH BUILDING & GENERAL WHEELW RIGHTING 1 Both having been employed by Reid * Gray for many years, and having large experience as Horse Shoers, Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, all wjrk entrusted to their care will be executed with despatch and at moderate prices, 10 THE McCOTIMICK TTTAB AWAJRDED AT THE CHRISTOHUROH SHOW, J^On November 9,1900, The Certificate of Merit, Which carries with it a SILVER MEDAL, the highest award given to Harvesting Machinery at thts Show. It wins In PARIS mote Awards than any other American Exhibitor there, besides ANNEXING the Grand Field Xr I"" |Trophy of a Gold Medal and 200 Francs, AGAINST ALL COMERS. and'lnspecb this Superb Machine before buying elsewhere, Morrow, Bassett & Co, ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager THE HOUSEWIFE'S FRIEND. mHE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS is pronounced by the Ashburton Public to be the only reliable SHIRT GLOBS in Aehburtoni A Trial will convince you the difference in quality£from all others the market. Sold by all the leading Grocers In Asbburfcon REID &_GRAY. TTAVING PURCHASED BJHE ORANGE HALL,; Intend to convert) the aame into the most complete Show room In Canterbury, where a full Line of all Agricultural Implements and Fittings will be kept. Farmers, Contr»ctor», and Agricultura lists generally are invited to oall and inspect for themselves. Engine Belting, Oils, Steam Gauges, &o, " Deering" Ideal Binders, Mowers &o American " Mast "^Drills &o. REID & GRAY; IBUKNEKT STREET,



Dalgety and Company LIMITED. Head Office— 62 Lombard Street, London, E.C. MERCHANTS, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND VALUATORS STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS. BRANCHES: Chrfstchnrch, Dunedin, and Napier, AGENCIES: Timaru, Oamaru, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT DALGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire to intimate to the Farming Oommarity of South Canter bury that they have opened a BRANCH OFFICE in TIMARU. DALGETY AND COMPANY, LTD , are prepared to receive consignments WOOL, TALLOW. & ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE For Local Sale or Shipment to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE on Favourable Terms on Growing Clips of Wool; also Tallow, Grain, Skins, and other Produce, consigned for safe In the London, Australian, and local markets. NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers' Accounts kept free of charge, and financed at lowest current rates o interest. Stock Sales held at the different) sale yards throughout Canterbury. Woolpacks and other Station Requisites always on hand. TIM ARU"~OF.FIOB, STAFFORD STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand G. MEDDINb, THE P&OPEE'S IRONMONGER. T HAVE JUST LANDED BRASS PRESERVING PANS, ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS, Al in Quality and Cheap. harvesting tools&matekials. Hay Forks, Hay Rakes, Scythe Blades and Handles, Fork Handle?, Reap Hooka, Reaper Sections, Machine Oils, tfec. CARPENTERS' TOOLS. Now Landing—All Klada of Tools suitable for Carpenters and Farmers. A special line of Dlsston's Saws at reduced prices. You are invited to call and Inspect. BANGER & REGISTER GRATES. Agent for Shacklock's, Scott's, Bakn in sham's and StobbSkb's Ranges. Register Grates and Mantelpieces reduced in price. LAWN MOWERS. A few left, to be sold chaap to clear, Including ;—' New Easy,' ' Pastime,' Crescent,' ♦ F & N,' and • Philadelphia. Address- Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. Manning & Go's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, m QUARTS AND PINTS, THB BESTIn"tHE MARKET Iqual to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Massas $hia.b j( HAS Bkos



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j BAI LAISTYNE'S SUMMER SALE HAS COMMENCED and will continue till SATURDAY, 9th Feb,«inclusiTe. SALE CATALOGUES with "Anhtrarton Mail" of TUESDAY, 22nd January, or on application to DUNSTABLE HOUSE, OHRIST OHUROH. BALLANTYNE'S SUMMER SALE HAS COMMENCED. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST THOB TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad 3 (or any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON.; MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Cwt. or [2[Ovt.;[PACKS Order* received b/ FBIEDLANDBB BBOK, £Amlte<fe., DAVID THOMAS, OR THLSu JN.St. FABMEBS CO-OJpmJSA.OL'I'VX: IA SSOCIATIOIV OF OAMTEBBURY, limited., CANTERBURY FEOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PKOPUCB EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 880 . F. WAYMOUT Seor-tuy. HOLLOWAY'S PILLS CORE BILIOUS ATTACKS, FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, 6iDDINESS,^c. They possess three grand qualities, being J SPEEDY, SAFE ANDJ^ERTAIN, The Schoolmistress, St. Anne's School, Wandsworth, writes as follows.. "My mother and eldest sister have taken join Pills for years for oilious attacks and sick headaches, and have aiways found them most beneficial' Iftatfactiued only at 78, New Oxford Street, London. Sold by all Chemists and M^lcL.e Ver,nra-». XMAS PRESENTS. XMAS PRESENTS. "OVBRYBODY should call and see our Grand^Display off New Good* suitable for "17"MA>S and New Year Gifts. Fancy Goods of all kinds, Photo Frames, Vasee, Fancy Baskets, Fancy Crockery in all the latest designs, Alao—-A Nice Assortment of the beet Silver Plated^Oooda at greatly reduced prices. OAlili AND SEE. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UN DRILL &. GO'S., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, TANORED STREET.



Tired Feelings Due to Climate. The weather is often very trying. I The blood becomes filled with impuri ties and the nervous system is greatly weakened. One awakens in the morn ing just as tired as at night. Mr. John Dryden of Coolgardie, W*A., sends with his portrait the following: "I go about the country a great deal and ft&Y© fo encounter very trying weather. Wb6A my system is run down by the peculiar dfl* {trowing climate of ours I always take AVER'S SarsapariMa It takes away ny tired and depressed feelings at once and builds up my system in every way. As a blood purifier and nerve tonic I believe It to be the best medicine in the world." To get the best results from Ayer's Sarsaparilla you should take Ayer's Pills also. They cur© constipation, biliousness, sick headache, and dys pepsia. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Aycr & Co., Lowell. Mm., U.S.A. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS 00 OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Of CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores : West Street, Ashburton. EVERY Description of Farmers Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Oorasaokßj Woolpackfl, Twine, Oils, Tinware, Horae Covers, Etc. Etc. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agents in other parts of the Colonies, we are in a position to obtain highest possible price, for all grain placed in our hands for disposal, Shareholders Bhould be particularly caps ful to esquire from ua and inspect our goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-class Farms for Sale on our booka, and farmerr wishing to purchase would do well to oali on us for particulars :— 1000 Acres Lauriston District 750  Wakaaui „ j 1031 „ Chertsey „ j 1958 „ Dromore „ 1180 „ Springburn „ 276 „ „ n 574  Water ton „ T. F. GIBfcON, Manager TO LET, ! Rooms in the Arcade. Apply to T. BOLLOCK jJEL Matsoit. & Co., Stock Brokers & Auctioneers, CHRISTOHURGH. To Farmers, Stock Owners and Public generally of the Ashbarton County. Gentlemen,— WE beg to !i tiraate that, (f at an time yoa have business to transac in Christchurcb, we shall be glad to act on yout In fche event of yonr sending t^eep or cattle to on; Addington or other markets for sale, by pnbllc auction or privately we know that yoa will not regret choo&kng oar firm &8 your ealestnen. We have frequenh or ra from london j and elsewhere for Frozen Meat, and are In. a position to bay parcels i the Works. If you prefer to sell your frozen meat in j the colony, rathe* than shipping it; to I London, pleaae ccmmtmicD-'f 1 Tr?th us, stating prices numbers and grades. If you desire to Hell yonr property, we shall be glad ' o receive particulars as to the ge, kcality and price, and we will then insert in th« next issoe of oar | QITABTEBLT LAND & PROPERTY REQISTEB | these parUqalarp, free of cost to yoa ; at the same time, we allow yon a free hand to dispose of your property privately, or through other Agents' bands, we only claiming commission when a sale has been effected through oar instrumentality. We have numerous enquiries from all parts of the colony, bar eonnectlons being large and extensive. We Invite your correspondence on any class of bnsiness you may be disposed to place in our bands, ib being a pleasure for ua to communicate with yoa, as occasion may require.— Thaaking yoa in anticipa™ tion we are, Yours faithful! -, H. MATSON & Co. ashel Street, Christchmch " TmWALT). TO LET—Five Roomed Cottage and half an aore fronting Graham's Road, below the Presbyterian Church. T, BULLOOK, Agent) mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm T H UNDBIXiT; , B DNDBILL T H UNDRILX & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Pohahed Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in Stock. Private Address, Peter Bfcreefc, directly behind Oddfellows 9 Hall; also care c Mr T, Andrews, East Belt). 2 BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TraDERTAKERS URNISHING U NDERTAKERS, DIREOT Importers of Best and Latesb Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS.'' FUNERALS condcoced with the greatest care and eafcSsfHctlon, %b moat reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Caas Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. ~"~ Smoke New Tenus



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