it d»l»y of a quarter of an hoar, slowly drew the gun carriage to St. George's Chapel. This was one of the most striking incidents of the day; A salute ol eighty-one guna was Ired. The service terminated about 4 o'clock with Beethoven's Funeral March. Received Wakapuaka Febnravy 4,9 55 a m this Office 9 44 ft m) Lokdon, February 4 After the military which heided the procession from Victoria street came thirty Mounted Aides. Then ctme the khtki coloured gun carriage drawn by eight cream horses bearing the coffin covered vitfa a handsome white dilk pall 9 •which was worked in 98 hows by the. Kensington school cnildren, from a needlework design by the Queen Consort and the Royal Princesses. Besides the pall were draperies, flags, sad cushion, on which went placed the Boyal Crown, orb and sceptre. Behind the coffin wag born*.the royal standard, then came the King riding a beautiful bay horse, looking pale and careworn. He gazed straight ahead only saluting a group of Generals near St James Palace. The Kaiser on a handsome white charger rode on the King's right though slightly behind, the Duke of Coonaught in his general's aniform on the left. Then followed over forty royalties on horse back,- including the Kings of Portugal and Greece, the Crown Princes of fioumania, Germany, Biam, Denmark; and Sweden, the Archduke Ferdinand of Austria, and the Grand Dake Michael of Tinsßi'a. The princely escort furn« Ished » brilliant display of uniforms of all the courts of Europe and Egypt Despite the cold all rode uacloaked and presented 9, magnificent spectacle, Six carriages followed bearing in first the Queen Consort and her three daughera, in the second Prince Leopold and the Prin- WBies Louise and Beatrice aod in the others wore the Duchess of 3axe Coburg, Duchess of Connanght, Dukes of A'bsny and Cambridge,, Lord Wolseley, and the ..Court Officials and other?. Every hm& was uncovered on the route as the coiin passed. The crowds were dumb tixi only sounds being the notes of the funeral march and the distant booming of minute guos. It w*b a supremely impressive moment. There was a sea of upturned faces and many wept. The long lines of soldiers with reversed arms and bowed heads was strangely'pathetic;

The Ceremony at the Church

Received Wakapaaka Feb 4, 9 31 ft m Thii office 10 10 London, Feb 3 St George's Ohapel presented a grand ftttd memorable spectacle, The perfect harmony of colour made a wonderful ■igbt. Amongst those present were the Knights of the Order of tbe Garter, most of the members of the Ministry, and prominent politicians and Privy Councillors, the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs, the Chief Justice, the provost nod bailies of Edinburgh, the Am bassadors, Agen-s - General, and military and court representative*!. Most at these were brilliantly robed. : Ladies sat in the back portion of the church, making a sombre back ground, Thfi Qaeen Consort was seated to the right of the general congregation, and j near her was Prince Edward wearing a j sailor suit. The Archbishop of Canter bury, accompanied by the Archbishop of York, the Bishops of Winchester and Windsor, and the clergy, proceeded to the western entrance to receive the OofiA The strains of Chopin's march noti fied the approach of the prossssion. First there entered three pursuivants with golden tunics, then Earl Roberts and the King, who wore the ribbon of the Garter. Other Royal personages followed the coffin, which was placed on a purple colored catafalque at the foot of the altar steps, the clergy and choir preceding, The Gentlemen at Arraa were placed near the catafalque, and fchs Knights of Windsor trader the organ loft. Behind the latter were the Eoyal servants. The King stood at the bead of the coffio,th© Lord Cham berlain (Earl Clarendon) at the food, the Lord Steward (Earl Pembroke) on the right of the King, the Earl Marshal on the leffe. The ordinary burial ser vice, enriched by the choicest muaic which was used, was intensely solemn. The Arohbiibop of Canterbury, near the foot of the coffin, read the prayers and pronoanted the Benediction. Tbe Blahop of Winchester read th® lesson Between the reading of the two collects the choir sang with touching beauty. The King at arms proclaimed the style and titles of the departed Qaeen. Sphor's anthem, ' Bleat are the de parted,' was rendered. The service concluded with Beethoven's march, and the immense congregation quietly departed. The coffin was removed to the Albert Memorial Ohapel and placed In front of the cenotaph of the Prince Ooniortj beside the monuments of the Bake of Clarence and the Dnka of Albany. The coffin will be removed from there privately on Monday. The King has conferred the grand< cross of Victoria npoa Tioe-Admiral Sir John Vollerton, commander of the late Qtteeia's yacht, and has also decorated the other naval officers con- j corned in the funeral arrangements. : (Rsoelved Wak»pu*ka Feb 4,10 5a m Thiss office 11 4 am Sydney, Feb 4 Lord Hopetoun on behalf of himself and the Commonwealth Ministers cabled to Mr Chamberlain heartfelt congratulations on the accewmonof the Kiag, adding that in no part of his domiaion i* loyalty more deeply rooted thaa ie the Com«aonwpaltb, whose people regarded the King with that affection and devotion, which are now the subject of such spontaneous expres sion throughout the Empire Pbrth. February 4 B,aiinesa suspended on Saturday the memorial services In all the churches beiag largely attendee!

Funeral Day.

A DAT Of MQDKNIN6

All buiiness was suspended on Saturday) the day eat apart to be observed a« a special day of mourning for ibe Quean! A good many of fch© busSneis places were taatefnlly draped, Messrs Hardley Bros having made a ipolal display m that direction, the whole window being t»»tiaf«lly draped and » large portrait of Her M&jfcßty also draped with two beautiful wreaths at the foot of it. The Anhba?t6n Okb alio showed that the authorities of the isKtitEtiom desired that tmts ahoald be oo mistake about their flroogaltfOA of the mournful ~ oec**io», and ttoir 'arringemfestß were 'rery tostefuHy ouMed imti-., All the bells that were avail tltie-were-mtiiiwdfor tolllog» and the bells

of Sb Stephens and the Church of the Holy Name tolled at intervala throughout tbe day, Tbe Post and Telegraph sad Railway baildiogs were draped and bannered Id accordance with inituroctloni, bat ia the latter department the work went oti »a usual, except that the half hour stoppage at 11:30 made all tbe trains later by half an faoni: Funeral day was observed elsewhere in a manner which showed that all parts of the Empire desired to pay the last tribute to the memory of Queen Victoria, In Ohrtetcharch. Wellington, Dunedln, and Auckland, the people assisted the author ities In every possible wsy Jo make the demonstration one becoming the mournful occasion. The volunteers in all case? turned out In ibose towns and attended one or other of the funeral services. In moat towna in the colory, united pervlces we're held, but it) fs a matter for remark that thin was not the ease In the Oathedral city. In Wellington the United Memorial Service in the grounds of the Parliament buildings was attended by fully twenty thousand people, and the ceremony was toorc Impressive. Every on© of the smaller towns and centres in New Zealand endeavoured as far *a was possible to make Saturday a special day of mourning. The gathering at some of them showed plainly that people came in from the country in large numbers ac for instance in Palmerston North, where acco/ding to a press association wire, aboat 3000 were present. I

THE CHURCHES.

1 HE PbESBTTBBIAN.

A memorial tervice w»s held m the Presbyterian Church on Saturday forenoon. The Rev G B Inglis read the burial servioe. and gave a abort address, m which he remarked that the world wide respect entertained for our late coble (^ui«en, arose not from her lofiy position amoog .the great ones of the earth, not from her wealth and magnificence, md the greatness of her JSmpiro, but mainly from the excellence of her oharacUr. Because she wan a chtistian, and feared God and did her duty, she huoow the love, admiration and enthusiastic loyalty of all her subjects. She has come to the grave m a full age, like as a shock of corn ooraeth m its season We thank God for her long aud glorious reign, and for her magnificent at»d abiding influence for the good of the Fmpire and indeed of the whole world. Wo take our part to day m paying oar last tribute of respect to her memory. We ne'er shall see her like again, and we pray God that those who succeed her ,on the Brltith throne will conform to her example and hand on the traditions of her glorious reign to the latent generations. St. Stephen's (Anglican) Bpeoial memorial services were held at St. Stephen's Church at 8 a m and 11 30 a m, the Vicar,, the Rev R A Woodrhorpe, MA, officiating. There was a eelabradon of the Holy Communion at the early service and tho cfSoe for tba burial of ihe dead w»imoßt impressively read at 1130. Tho special hytnna • When our heads are bowed with woe,' *Daya and momentß qiickly flying,' and ' O Goi our help m ages j>ast,» were euug, and at the oloee of the service the organist, Mrs Olaridge, played the Dead March, the large congregation reverently standing BAWIST A special memorial service was held m the Baptist Church on Saturday morning lasts. | The Chut oh was suitably draped for the occasion Over the platform and almoit m the form of an arch were hanging draperies m black, white and purple colors, amidit which were the words, 'In Memory of our Quean.' Oa the centr© table which was alto i draped m black was a large crown composed of white flowere; lying alongside was a Sara! i sceptre and the Bible and Hymn Book. Ihe i roatram wai draped m black and whits, the dates of hep late Majesty's birth, ascension to the throne, marriage and death, m the ■ centre of which was a flora! wreath. The j whole effect mas very chaste and beautiful. j An appropriate address waa given by Mr A Agetr. The text was 2 Chron. 36 chapter, 24 verse, ' And all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Joeiab,' The apeak a j compared the reiga of the kte Queen with that of many of Israel's besb Kings. He showed that a rightenui ruler glorifies God. The privileges enjoyed by the British race were 1 many. The speaker also referred to the 1 great progreßa ineoieace, philanthropy, and morals. The knowledge of the Gospel had spread on every hand. This time the mourning of the British people ia not as it is ; sometimes according to order, but is real *nd : heartfelt. Rev W Lamb conducted the service. The hymns were i ppropriate, also the Daad March was efficiently played by tho organUt, Miss A Gates

TEE UNITED MEMORIAL SERVICE.

The ministers of the various religious denominations iv Ashhnrton, with the ex ception of the Roman Catholics, held a memorial service In the Domain 00 Saturday afternoon, which was very well attended. The gathering took place on the Ova!, the united ohoira being arranged on the bigh bank ab the west end of the cycling track, and Mr Horace Gates conducted* The Eeve Woodthorpe, Ingliß, Fee, Limb, and the Captain of the Salvation Army were stationed beside the choir, where a table had been provided far them. The Borough Council was represented by the Mayor and ail the Councillors except Cr Scaly, who was absent through indisposition, moat of them taking their places at the rear of the clergy.. The Rev R A Woodthorpe, M.A., opened the service by giving oufi the hymn, ' "When oac heads are bowed with woe/ und the Captain of the Salvation Army read some passages from the Scriptures. The Rev Mr Lamb read Psalms 39 and 40, and the choir ssug ' Days and momenta quiokly flying.' The Rev G B Xngliß read from 1 Cor. xv, ZO -53, and this watt followed by the well knows hfmn ' 0 God our help in agee pant/ the large congregation joining in heartily* QOtae Rev T Fee then delivered the follow ing memorial address :— Dear Friends,—We ara met on one of the snout solemn occasions that oan call man and women together—met under the unifying influence of a mighty grief—the Empire's #rief »t the loss of our lat« Sovereign Lady Queen Victoria, of blessed and immortal memory--met to pay a mournful tribafee of respect to the memory of her who Wrought her people lasting good. Hat court wsb pure ; bet life serene ; God! gave her peace ; her land repose ; A thou3iit»d claims to reverence oloaecl In her aa mother, wife, and Qaeon. So noble, bo true, co good, and sue in gone 1 We oils scarcely yet realise our loan Perhaps our feeling* and sentiments may find tome measure of Siting expression in the following • lament' :— THE BMS'IBII'B X.AMMNT ON THE DBATH Of VICTORIA THE GOOD. 0, Victoria the Good and the Noble i Thy children are mourning to-day s For God's angel haa entered thy paiaoe And borne thy swaeS spirit away. Now thy sorrowing subjects will miss thee Qaeen, v other, and Sister in cue, We shall lovingly oburish thy mern'r j . For ftli the kind deads thou hast donei In the Counsels of State we shall miss thee When tumults of nations increase, Many timoa in the past the fierce war storm By thy presence was hashed into peace. Oh ! thy Army and Navy will miiu Shea, S!ha friend of the loyal and brave, And the tears of our fearless defenders Will often besprinkle thy grave* Oh 1 the homes of the humble will mist fchee, Blitt tby smile und thy comforting word £ Oft the widow and orphan b»vn blessed thee As a mesieager vent by the Low. Toiroaghoub th« wide world we shall miss ihea 8 Mils thy good and benefioont tmga, Heaven help us to oopy thy virtnsi Until we sh»H meet) thee again. Th'sugh thy orowa upon mtbh is re linquished. One brighter by far thoti haifi won ; 1 May thy mantle of wisdom and goodness Long rest on King Edward, thy sen; 1 Hay the God of bis parents uphold bisi, 1 And mafco him ■> blessing world wide, Psttil he is called to that paiaoe Where ChrUt and Hiu loved oses teeide. Bat while, we leeply mourc the loss

of the $titen, !et> as »fc the isme timi render unfeigned thank* to Rod, the Giver of all good, for her long and glorious reien, and for the unspeakable blessing* fbat< haw« come to us as a option I daring that reign And let ue try to learn i »he lessons from her life and death that God would have us laariu We have just been singing the solemn words " Days and moments quickly flying." And we are bei< g constantly reminded that ' We have no continuing isity here.' Univer sal experience emphasises the truth that ' All flesh ia grass, and ail the Roodline«s thereof is as the flower of the field. The grass wi'her'th and the flower thereof fadetfa because the Spirit of the Lord bloweth upon it—surely the people it grass.- 9 This truth ehou'd lead us from oar hearts to reiterate the prayer of the Psalmist, just read in our hearing, * So teach us to number our days that we may apply cur hearts unto wisdom.' An earnest) and suitable exhorta* i tion followed, in which Mr Fee nrged the ungodly to forsake th«ir tim and to return > to the Lord their Hod ; and Christians he exhorted to make the beat use of their time | and opportunities In furthering the interests ( of Ohriet't Kingdom, reminding them that' the rneasnra of their God-given power is thn "measure of their responsibility to God. Ffa urged all so to live that when sailed away they, lik* our late noble Queen, might) "Bs remembered by what they had dont.' ! The Ray Mr Woodthorpe gay» oat the hymn, ' Thy way, not mine, O Lord,' and afterwards offered up special prayers appro priate to the occasion, concluding with the benediction. The Aehburton Brass Band, under Mr J Maredec, played Handel's magnificent composition, * The Dead March in Saul,' after whioh ths congregation slowly dispersed^

THE STOPPING OF THE TRAINS

The express from Dunedin on Saturday last was delayed at the upper Port Chalmers railway station from 11.30 for half an hour. The train, which was a long ono was well filled, one! the majority of tie passengers were attired tno c or less m mourning ctos tume, and with the engine and Rtatiooi along the line draped m black tht journey north appeared quite * solemn one. During the deity at Port Chalmers a large number of the passengers walked down to the a'ippintr After twelve o'clock the various bolls i" Fort tolled each mit>u»o. The express from Cbristchuioh on Baturd*y managed to reach BolSeshon at 11.30, and put m the half hour's delay there. The passengers made no sorb of sign, merely walking about or remain ing m their carriages. These delays of course, mado all trains half an hour late,

Mr Hornoe Gntes and psrfy gave a peasant hour at the Hoapital ymsterday. Mrs H Sif>el<3 «ang 'Ston' and 'Loving »H along' Mrs Percy Jones sacg ' Queen of Augelc,' and ' Ora pro uobis '; Mr Bohwartz sang • Song of Angels ' and • Calvary '; Miss gearolle played pmno eolos—Austrian Hymn and Lo Ulochee de Mouasteto. Several hymtiß were sung—Misses Searelle and Ethel Gates played the accompaniments The stores at Mount Homers oloied all day on Saturday, and the hotel from 1 o'clock till 5 o'clock m the aftercooa.

CORRESPONDENCE

(We do cot hold oanelvcs respsoubls for npfr.ionc expiefsed by oar correspondents

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL

TO THE SOITtU

Sir,—l would like to knew if we unfortunate ratepayers of the Ruapu&a and Mayfield districts are likely to get any benefit from ihe large Amount of money spent on the Rangltats. water race that we were in such hopes of teeing flow through oar bod twelve months ago. Ib appears to me that the Aehburtoo County Council has gone entirely asleep on the matter, as 1 bare heard noth ing about it for some time. There is rome talk of the Council borrowing an additional twelve hundred pounds (£11200) to complete the work and that the worthy chairman was asked to call » meeting to got the* feeling of the people, who have to ' pay the piper,' on the prospect of borrowing more money. To the best of my knowledge that meeting has not yet been called and unless they do hold one and give the ratepayers a little idea how they are going to spand the money, they will have a deal of opposition when ib comes to 1 pay up' as great dissatisfaction exists over the way the previous money has bean spent. In conclusion let me aelii the Ashbimon County Council to wake ap and consider the large amount of money we are paying interest on and no return whatever for the invent 1 ment, and do something for as that will give us & little return at lea»t. Thanking you for spaoe in your valuable paper,—l am, etc.. W.G.D.

PHA RIFLE SHOOTING;

SO VHK EDITOR. Sir.—l think the police authorities ehowld look up fche owners of pea rifles m this borough, for it is getting nearly as risky walking about some parts of the town, as walking up to a kopje ia South Africa. On more than one occasion persons passing along the streetn on the west aids of the railway line have been nearly shot. A short time ago I was passing along Wills street with a friend, when some boya who appeared to be qualifying for a shooting match m an adjoin ing section, fired aorons the road, the bullet passing only a loot or two from us, and a yard or so m front of a lady walking behind ua. The ball struck a post of a fenoe on one side of the road. It may be sufficient for the police to get at the young fools who practise this sort of thing, but a substantial license fee, might have tho effect of making them mind their Pc and Qs.— •■ I am etc., Stobmid at With Shot and Shell,

THE IMPERIAL TROOPS

TO THIS MOTOR Sir, —There is a laggestion I ahouid like to offer, If I may bo permitted, m connection with the visit of the Imperial troops. Ooald we sob see the horse regiments mounted ? There are eighty troop horses m fehe district, I believe, and I am certain the officer m command would do all ho could to njaka the proceedings a military p»g;ea>nfc. Id will he » pity if we do not get suoh troops ac the * Bluet' or Lancers on horseback, even apart from their usual horse bousitsge; To see seme of the finesb oavalry m the world ride would ho an objeofe lesson m deportment to local troopers, Wt, whose ye>ra have pasted m the colonies, know so lfbtto of the f»m», or even the distinguishing marks, of the Empire's defenders. Could you uob furnish a short summary of each regiment or at leash the most famous, and their peculiar marks m dress ? History, It always seems to me, is tanghti to us colonials too much as » matter of dry facts* We know that on a certain date a certain battle was fought sod won. The deeds of heroism, the legends of the winners are left out as not worth repeating, being merely tales, not fads. Is the officer fn charge of the Contingent the same one who, m the 21st Lancer charge at Qmdurmaa, rode through the gates of death and out on the other aide armed solely with a riding switoh ? And ia the regiment raised by th* kissing Duchess amongst our visitors. Our Ideas are misty. We hare a ▼ague idea of hearing the tale of an Ir&ts regiment that marched oat of Portsmouth with banners streaming and pipes screaming defiance to the Saxon facer, and turned homeward to bonny Scotland. When we look upon the ' Horse Gunners," few of as will remember, I fuar, that awful charge of the bounding guns abraight through Napoleon's QnirrassTers, tho finest cavalry, perhaps, ia the- world, that time when Norman Bamsay saved his guns during the Peninsula War. It U doubtful if we can even recognise th« famous giinners'on foot. If you could assist out defective education, before Wednesday you would confer a favour oo Okk oy fhi Bmpibi.

THE LATEST SOUTH AFRICA

Do Wet m route for C&pe Colony

Botba Climtog Sewa

Btfasts to Bicslts Peace Envoys

United Press An»ootaUon—By Kleotrlo Teleg »ph—Copyright

Received Wakapaaka Feb4, 91 am, This Office 11 5 a us London, Feb. 3 Reader's correspondent report* that De Wet has passed Thftbanoha, proceeding m the direction of Cape Colony* General Bothet would not allow Pre toria!, the peace onvoy from the Krc»n fitsd Peace Committee to come within his laager, informing him that the British nraat make any proposals of peace through th« Boer head quarters m writing, ________

Australian.

United Prass Association—By Electric Telegr»ph—Copy right

Received Wakapuaka Feb 4, 10 5 » m This Office 1142 & m BmaiANß, Feb 4 Two lads at Bilsdon, who were hone riding were struck deid by lightning

SUPREME COURT

United Press Association—By Electric Tolegraph W silling ton, February 4 . The Supreme Court utasioaß opened this morning John MeAitiQEy, Jortbefl, and Whitu Nanona, for forgery, were admitted to proba tion.

Stabbing Affray.

United Press AisociaUon—By Electric Telegraph Durkdin, Fab 4 Between midnight and 1 on Saturday morning, Gsorge Glbbs, a greaser on the Otarsma was stabbed by two of hit (ship mates natned Alexander Thomson and Carl Kunskl. GiWba received a very •tvere wound in tho abdomen., apparently caoaed by the stroke of a knife. When mtabbed, he called Dab, *' I »ra stabbed," Sereral of the men in the forecastle heard an altercation going on, which they put down to the men being nnder the ii flaonc* of drink. Gibbs wan taken to the Dunedin Hospital, where he riled at 4 this morning

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Kleotric Telsgraph W ak©anui, February 4 In connection N>w Zealand rM. association meeting to be heldheire shorty ColonelSomer* ville advises that it m nseless intending com petitor* appljirg for Martini Enftald rifles is they have not arrived from England the ques tion of rifles will be decided on Wednesday probably competitorß will have, the option of using either Martini Henri or Eofield Woo-m&u; Feb 4 A creosote works will be established here Immediately. A severe shock «f eartbqaate was felt I at 2 o'clock yesterday morning* Palmbbsxon North, Feb 4 While Mr and Mrs Ravell, of Kairanga, and their daughter were driving home from a funeral on Saturday their horses bolted, throwing them out of the vehicle. Mr Revel!, who was fortineiEy head messenger of the parliamentary buildings, sustained a severe concussion of the brain. His cheek bone, eye y and shoulder wars alto Injured, Mies Revolt's j-w bone and left arm were broken. Mr Revel! haa been partly unconso'ons since, nnd his condition ii utrious. Wjcllingsw, Feb 4 The new Sacred Hsart B-tiiioa, wbiob has been erected to replace Sb Mary's Catholio Cathedral, Thorndon. was dedie-ted with impressive ceremony yesterday. Arohbishopi Carr (Melbenrne) ftnd Redwood took part m , the proceedings, bnsidm Bishops Grimes (Christ church}, Verdoe (Danedin), Mooslgnor O'Reilly, representing Auckland, and a Urge gathering of clergy. Sir Alfred Milner cables to the Qovtllh ment thab Sergeant Henderson, of Picton, of the Second Continiient,died of his woands at Pretoria on 27th January, Private C W Smith, of Wellington, died of dysentery at Mafeklog on the I9t.i, and Privates Parkin* son (Llbtle River), aid Gibson (Kumara) are dangerously ill. Mr J W William*, of Weliington,hfts been appointed secretary of the Shipmasters Association. Napif* February 4. The shareholders of the Gas Co. ab the annual meeting todajr adopted bh« directors recommendation, declaring a dividend of ten par cenb par annum,ieaving £21216s 3d to ba carried forward. The report states that she direotort hope to make a further redaction m the price of gas during the coming year.

The Visit of the Imperial Troops.

United Fren Anoolation—By E I«Uigr»ph ieotrio jDvnbdin, Feb4 There vm no sign o( the Brit&nnnfo at this Bluff at half past eight this morning. She cannot therefore berth before one o'clock. 'This means a considerable our* t-nllment of ths programms an route to Jlhvbeoabgim,, Fab 4 Ab eleven o'clock the Britanoio with the Imperial troops wai not flighted. Moit of the bu«iaeßt places oloied this moroisg In expectation that the troopskip would rrrl?« ab daylight, aod liaveroargill ii orowded with visitors, many coming in '.by the country train. Fortunately, ths weather i« fine, end the disappointed asaiemblage U able to parade thaatreeta in comfort, await inj{ the arrival of th<» troops, which cannot take plaos till late in ths afternoon. 3p,nt Troopihip not sighted* Fanctioa hat been postponed till tomorrow. Dun epih FebrOftry 4 ][a eonieqaeoee ofjtbc Bsitcnnio's oonarrival the troops will not some, to Bnnodia till tp morrow

QJhe Mayor haa haiaded u« for publication, for general information, the following tele gram received from the Aating Premier thit morning:— J Hia Worship the Mayor, Aihburton.— •»&»ndly not* that the stoppage of the Imperial fcroopa at) yoar feowa ii really for, an hour and a half. The finfc traio arriret h»U an hour befon» the leoond, and alio learei half an hour bitfore if, at it is neosuary for traio running psrpoieß that there should b« thti interTal bet«r«e» them. Thii will giro yon longer time to attend to their 1 rcimhmSßt and entertainment, —J. Q. And the following from Colonel Gordon; —•"&. Wmmumtv, Mayor of Aihbarton. —■I have already authorised Aihburfcon tioop* to hold their e#n speoiai reception of Imperial Contingent on the 6th in«t.~- H. GOEDOH."

TROOPS TO ARRIVE AT ASHBURTON ON THURSDAY.

Hit Worihip the Wfoyor, Mr Hogo FrUdUndar, waived th« following urgent tdegcam from tb* Blwff »b 55* this *j[ternoott:—" Tb« Brit«nßie bai nob yeti wrrlved, »ad la eoßitqatttue of this ife will nofe'ba poiilble to get tc« droops throng^ to Dwntdln usstil tr-morirow, ibia wIU *a»ke tha.tiime of ihtli •mT»I *t yt»ap ittbitsn ont dny lit«r»"-»J c Gf.'WUi©. " ■ ' "

f The Imperial Representative Corps, which Is the title* cor tarred on the Imperial troops visiting the colonies, comprise represent* tives of the principal regiments of the line, and should bhey appear in their various, and in several eiaes, gorgeous uniforms, the sight will be a unique one in the history of Ashburtou. The oomm*ndtr of the represeatativeß is Colonel Croie-Wyndham, C B, who became famous on account of his association with the memorable ohaige of the 21st Lancers, at the Battle of Omdurman, daring which charge, Captain Martin, who led the Lanoers, lo the excitement forgot to draw his sword, in time, but nevertheless, led his gallant Lancers through. Captain Wood, who is in charge of the Scottish Ritas, is a son of Sir Evelyn Wood who held the pout of Commander in Chief recently. He was married just a few days before the troops sailed from England, and his bride accompanies him, Lieutenant) Dick Cunygham, is a nephew of the late gallant Colonel Dick Ounygham, ■ who distinguished himself in Egypt, and ] fell during the siege of Ladyunitb, The only band accompanying the troops is the band of the Highland Light Infantry. The pipen of the Scotch repi are with them. The representatives of the 2ls(> Lancers, were all included in the Qmdarman charge. The Life Guards, are men of splendid physique, and wear steel ouimses and helmets, and great boots. The Dra goons and Hussars are also well uniformed in height Bad dress. The Grenadier Guards are eamposed mainly of men of great stature, Private Duff, measuring 6ft Ilia. The Guards group, (Including the Grenadier, ' Coldstream, Scots, and Irish) will be notice ■Wo by their headgear of bear skin ; the ' undress uniform of the Irish Guards being a white Eton jacket, blue pants, and a naval 1 shaped oap. The Highland Light Infantry will be noticeable by their tartan trousers. The Fusilier regiments will probably be headed by their bugler, a lad of fourteen years. The following is a list of the regiments, etc., represented :—Royal Horse Artillery, Household Cavalry, Ist Life 3uards, 2nd Life Guards, Royal Horse Guards (blue), King's Dragoon Guards, 7ch (Queen's Own) Butsars, 21st (Empress of India's) Lancere, Prinos of Wales Own Royal Wiltshire Yeomary, Royal Field Artillery, Royal Engineers, Royal Garrison Artillery, Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards, Soota" Guard*, Irish Guardi, 2nd Queen's Bufs, 3rd Queen's Buffs, Somerset Light Infantry (Duke of Cornwall*), 6th North umberland Fusileeirs (the Fighting Fifth), 7th Royal Fusileers, 23rd Wel»h Fusileers, 87th Royal Irish Ftmleers, 26th Scottish Rifles, Ring's Royal Rifles, 42nd Highlander* (Black Watoh),Boyal Highlanders, Highland Light Infantry, Seaforth Highlanders, Cameron Highlanders, Army Service Corps, Royal Army Medical Corps, 4th (Militia Battalion) Norfolk Regiment, Ist (Volun teer) Devon Regiment, Ist Middlesex Rifle Volunteers, and Ambulance Corps* In tonneetioQ with the visit of the Imper ial troops the railway department advertise holiday excursion fares on the 6th inst on that day the train which leaves for Timara at 8 50 p in will start at 6 20 p m and the Mount Seiners train will start at 6 SO p m.

BonorQH Eckool—The repairs to the Borough school will be completed to-morrow afbernoon, and the school will reopen on Wednesday.

MINING

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunkdik, February 1 Dredging returns—Gold Queen 390z; Per, severance, 36cjs 4dwt 9gr; Golden Beach; 24cz 6dwt lsgr 5 Success, 31n 7dwt 17«r ■ Enterprise 290z ; Waimumu Centre!, 27rz ldwt ; Molyneaux Hydrau'io 20rz IQJwt ; Oharlton Creek 19c c; Chicago 15rzl2<iwr 16gr ; Morning Stair, 13 a ; Oirig 12oz 14dwt 13gr; Ohatto Creak 10 z lOdwt ; Golden Bed (opening up face), lOoz 4dwb Gbbymooth, February 3 Grey River dredge, 14£oz for 86 hours The Neleon Creek lends result 0! washing to Dunedin first, and it is only known here some d»ys after Ddkedin, February 1 Mr Justice Williams today gave judgment in the case of Russell v the Lsvlathan Gold DredgiDg Compat-y, awarding the plaintiff £18, in addition to £6 paid into Court, with coata on the lowesb pcaie Welmnosoni Febranry 1 The return of sold entered for duty for exportation from Hew Zealand for fchu last year places the Aggregate quantity for the colony at 373,616 oudom, and the value at £1,439.602. This 111 a decrease in quantity of 15,942 ounces, and in value of £73,571 on the amount enbeicd for the previous year The Roxburgh Jubilee pontoons are pro gressiog satlsfaotorilyi The bottom planking ii being pub on, and the bracing finished off. The Gibba Beach dredge will probably be rtiftdy for a trial ran by the end of Febrnarji The Golden Run dredge will probably have a trial run next week. The Majesfclo dredge has now got properly fctwork. The Gold Queen dredge ii working fairly steadily. She hat bottomed on good wash. The fourth annual meeting of the Matsu gold dredging oomptny was held on Thurs day last. The report stated that the divid enaa paid amounted to 10s per share and that £400 had been placed on deposit in the Savings Bank. The chairman etated that since the formation of the company gold to the amount of £17,360 had been won from the claim. The dredging industry on the Nevis is pro* greielng favourably. The "returns are sot ■emation*!, but each of the five dredges now at work, is giting a better asoount of itself. Ngapara No 2 god eloae up to 30oz Saab week. No 3 also ii eomisg pretty close up to 20oz for the weeki This dredge is now turning round to attack the ground eait of the town ship, and I eipeot she will head the list of produoers,~o%oZ\n7;> limes It ia reported that Ttoon's Oardrona dredge has made a start, and that everything is working with the greafcist laifefaetion but owing to the width of the valley ab this claim it may take Gome little time before the load is »et with.

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HENPY STEPHENSON, i ii i im .-i- .iifin. ■ ■ n i i- ■ ,- .1...,,,...1,., n n -m —tmur Cl EARING SALE OF SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, E«o, ETO. ' HURSDAY, FEB. 7, 1901. HENRY gTEPHENSON has reoeifci JDotructiona from Mb R J HIHBT who is leaving the district, to Pell by PUB LIC AUCTION on the Premises, PSTIR STREET SOUTH, all his very aatwriof Furniture, Pi&no, *c, comprising Marbl* top Sideboard with Mirror, Walmsb Table. Red and Green Plush Suiie, very handsome Easy Chairs, Cedar Chairs, Brussels Samara Carpet, Hearth Rugs, Qvennantle, all&r«M Fender and Iroon, Brass Coal Hod, Glass) ware, Pictures, Dining Table, turned leg!* handsome Hanging Lamp, Dinner Service ( Cruets, Electroplated Ware, Brass Curtain Poles, heavy Curtains, Single, Tbrectjuar* ters, and Double Iron Bedsteads and !lat> tresses, massive Brass Mounted Double Bedstead and Spring Mattresses &c, Marble top Washstand and Ware, Duchess Chests, 3 Chests Drawers, Carpets, Oilcloths, Wool Mats, Tienna Chairs, Eitehen Oblfre, Crockery, Cutlery, Copper Boiler, Mangle, (new), Meat Safe, Preserving Pan, Kitohea Utenßils of every description. Garden Toolt, and & huge quantity of sundries fto, s>!» two Bets of Harness. I would call attention of intending buyers to the faefe that ail the above Goods are almost new, and m first olass order, aad M Mb Henry is leaving the district every artiole must be sold absolutely. Without Reserve Sa'e at 1 o'clock sharp. HENRY STEPHENBON, 1 171 Anatieneer FRIBDLANDER BROS, LTD MONEY TO LBND. We have Truat Moneys to Lend at 4£ and 5 per cent, m auma ranging from £259 t £1500. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD. | WEST STREET HORSE MART, . _-~ OUR NEXTJ HORSE FAIR Will be beld j ' ' on ' FRIDAY, February 16, 19t)l For which we shall be pleased (to recelv Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS., L*m I_U WOOL SEASOH 1900-1801 OUR Next Ssle will take place at Timaru on 7th February, 1911, Catalogue will close on Monday, 4th February Woolpaoki?, Twine, Branding Oil, and all other Shearing Requisites supplied s>t lowest rates. FBIEDLANDFR BROS., LID. MI SS'TO LSO N," 1 {C/o Mrs Doddb, Peter Street), mEACHER of Voice Production, Singing, JL and Pianoforte, PIANOFORTE, THEORY I HARMONY ERNEST EMPSON, CT.A.Bi, (certificated Teacher,' of the Associated Board of. the Royal College of Musio, and the Boyal Aoademy of Music, London), is prepared to receive pupila fcr the above. Immediate application necessary, Agent: Mb H M Jonbs, East Street, 1 124 ' ■ PIANOFORTE AND SINGING MBS JOHNSTON KESUMED Teaching oa TUESDAY, 29th Jan, Have'ock Street ! MISS ETHEL GATES, M.N.P.B. MUSIC & SHORTHAND. THRESH Term commencing on MONDAY, Februar2_4th.— Peter Street East. "'" MONEY " "jl^" ONLY to Lend upon Freehold Security, at current rates of interest, In snms to suit Borrowers. O W PURNELL, ijl jlontgomery'e Buiidiags VIOLIN TUiriON TI/TISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, resumes Teaching on MON» DAY, January 28lh insfc. 1 178 Burnett Street NEW BOOKS—The Increasing Purpmw J L Allen; Man that) corrupted Hadleyburg, Mark Twain; Woman o Death, Boothby; Master of Craft, Jacobs The Great Boer War, Conan Doyle Tomb ■ Alnoanack. Cheap editions of Breez" Langton, We Three and Troddles, The Lady s Walk, etc. Xcnas number of Wind* sor Magazine.—A H Wiixiams, Tanoro Street ALLANDALE COAL CO., LTD. A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. l WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLiOTT, Coal Merchant Alk burton, Agent, for the county, who wl supply Customers m large or small f uamtitie This Coal Company has now opened tw fresh seitms worked at a distance of 30 feel and 55 feet, the thickness being 5| feeb and 6 feet, and is the best produced on fit* Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent! Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burning with a fame, dew not sparkle, and leaves a white ash. It is both Cheap aad Excellent/, Newcastle, Wesfcport and Mount Somefi Coal always m Stock. Firewood and Stakes of all kinds. JAMES-ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTON 1 ]|g MOUNT SOMERB HOTEL, MOUNT SOMBBS. THOMAS WEST^PROPKIETOB. HAVING taken possession of tho above well known Hotel, I aoi now ore* pared to receive visitors, for whom I oa_ supply the VERY BEST ACCOMMODATION. Tho lata additions to the house comprise Bedrooms, Sitting Room and Gommerelftl Room, WIBBS, SPIRITS, Exb, from the Best Cellars, AMPLE BTABLISTG ACCOMODATIOIT r AND GRASS PADDOCKS. 2 t HERBERT A. FLOWER, MANUFACTURING CONFEOTIONIR. FRUITERER, &c* /CHOICESTEngIish Oonfeotions, Toffiw, V^ Candies, and Pure Boiled Lollies, Hot Pies, Cold Luncheon, Tea, Ooffee. aad Chocolate always ready. FLOWER'S REFRESHMENT ROOIIS^ East Stree t s Aehburton, Smoke New Yeniq "**



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS ! VISIT OF IMPERIAL TROOPS TO NEW I ZEALAND ON the ith February m connection wish the visit of the Imperial Troops, the train which usually leaves Aehburton for Timaru at 3.60, will etarb at 6 20 p m and run ?. hours 25 minutes later than timetable bimes. Q?he Mount Somers branch train will start from Ashburton at 6.30 pm, and run correspondingly late (2 hours 5 minutes) throughout its journey. 2 24 BY ORDER NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS VISIT OF IMPERIaTtROOPS TO NEW ZEALAND HOLIDAY excursion tickets at 2d per mile Ist Class, minimum 4a, Id per mile 2nd Class, minimum 2s; mileage counted one way only, will be Issued from Rangitata, Rakaia, and intermediate stations, including the stations on the Mount Somers branch, to Ashburton for the morning trains on 6th inst. The troops will sbay aboifc f of an hour at Aehburton. Excursion tiokjpts to Christ church will be issued front Timaru and all stations north thereof, on the 6th Inst, and from Aihhurton and all stations north thereof, by the first train m eaoh case on the 7tb. All available for return till the 19th February. 2 25 ' BY ORDER NEW ZEALAND BAILWAYS ALTERATION OF THURSDAY'S TIME TABLE, METHVEN LINE. ON and after the 7th February «he even ing train on THURSDAYS from Methven to R&kaia w'H start at 5 25 p m, Lauriston 5.53, Rakaia arrive 6 40. 2 26 BI ORDER piano"tuning " fpHE Dresden Piano Co'e Tuner, Mb Horke, will be m Ashburton on MONDAY, February 4» All tunings Mb m b&t Henry Stepbenson's hands will receive prompt a'tention. 2 27 ILBWELLYN .OWJSN, M.0.5.M., CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Local Representative of the London College of Music and of the Musical International College, TTTILL Resume Mueic Lessons {practical V f and theoretical) on FEBRUARY 4. Students prepared for any examination held m the Colony. Candidates presented, 107 average marks gajne^ 93 per cent suit AjpcicT OBAIGHBAD & BERBYMAN HAVE just opened out, ex s.s. Papat oa from London, the largest shipment oi New Goods they have hitherto imported, comprising the most up to date Suitings from the best Manufacturers as now. worn at Home. Their immense stock of Fashionable Tailoring Goods now affords customers such » splendid range of new materials of guaranteed qual.ty and stylish patterns to choose from as Bhould please even the most fastidious, and their prices, workmanship, &nd fit will compare favorably with those of the leading firms m Christohuroh or other cities. They are also showing a grand lot of new Hats, Shifts, Ties, Boots, etc., thie eeas a Customers would do well to place their orders ettrly as C. &B. have already a &rge tuimber of suits on the books promised eforeXmas, 11 14q FORNISHIN» WaK-HOTJSB, (Havelock Street: TIE guarantees to Bell at Ohristchurch prices for Gash or Time Payments. 1 14 _____ __ , —_ HOUBE TJAINTING, OUSE X MINTING, SIGN WRITING, Tr^O. IGNWRITING, HiTO, TRY «T 1... Ht I *3r G S3, Tangrbd Sturkt. _sf tf ASK FO R :,"• f^ iL'l^ PIELSOn W vd!ifls9s_s_-s_---sV * _sf ( - _____F C^J, i ' '____r '«^'"" i >mSßb_b_b_b_b___P^^^ ' "'-Hrt* M J^ /*■"'?' _/ W ' '" _l Mr* ■ smgjgSf I tfi -^C* NEW TARIFF V / CHAMPION BLEND m other prices: > VeVa fAo¥z^4^A 1 >H0 CHINA TEA USED BY U8. f ) k- ~ o 2 cj p> o S W QQ ■ I £ g w W a! tU > Si 111" 1^ >• I ■ a I s. O hjM i ...agog-." Hi S 8 Hi O Tfl CD o C 3 fiW % a* Ss»Qke New Yqiqj



I WANTED. WANTED— A small travelling Whare, must be m good order Apply— Fribdlawdkr Bbo«. 2 14 HY pay middlemen's prorfts whenyoa can buy direot from the manafso tnrers— Fglipsb Cycle Works Tancred Stret West TX T ANTED K»own—Elocntior, Paiotinet VV and Pianoforte taught by Mibs Gibson (late of Dunedin). Cameron Streeb Wesfa. 2 28 WANTED, ab once — Energetio Can vasser (permanent) for Ashbarton, lady or gentleman ; liberal commleeion; state experience. Apply Marftger, "Fanciers' Chronlole.* Chrlstchuroh 2 23 LOST— A btaok hack Mare, no brands scar on near hock joints Finder re* turn to—Ri Rollinbon, Pendftmt IJ_27 FOR Sale, cheap, for Cash—Severftl hun dr«d pairs of Boots and Shoes. Apply to Mullor's Zealand la Boot State JH. JEWITT, FishmoDgsr and Poul «, ttrer, wants any quantity of Haras, no less than ten pairs at a time, good oondi* tion ; also 500 Hens. OUR Boo£s and Rhoes sell themselves have ft look >.t D Smot's prices, fti rv __- To Ctear the line of Gent's obL4l Bicycle*; well built, «p to date; equal to any £20 machine ; the • Matchless.' guaranteed ; do not miss this opportunity to secure a good machine at a low price.—H &f Jones. ANTED Known—Tha> what wo do we try to do well. Bear this m mind, Qentlemen, when ordering your Summer Outfit; and, Ladles, remember it before fitting up your Boys for the holiday — Mib el and Turner IN the race for value, Mellob'k Zealandia Boot Store leads- W* ANTED—Wise mothers to buy their BoyB 1 and Giro' school lootaat Mbl- LOB'S Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN-That Meilok's Zealandia Boot Store U the cheupnst and beat boot shop m Aehburton. REMEMBER that Melior's Znalandia Boob Store is the leading Bnrt Shop Wonderful value at MtLLOB's ELL, it is like this—lf you want a real good Boob or Shoe for little money, then go to MELLOB'sZaalandfa Boot Store WANTED KNOWN—Men's Bluchers 5s lid at Mellor's Zsalandia Boot Store. GET your Lawn Mowers sharpened ab the Eclipse cycle works, Tanored Streeb, West. REPAIRS 1 Repairs The besb* iv A&h burton,at —MflLum's Zealandia Boot Store Y~"OUR" REPAIRS done ab onca at D Stook'B Cash Boot Store 4 Cough Care, Wahoo, Koclibab and Benjamin Gum go to Ashxubton VsvaOt OH Where, oh "where is the best Boot Shop ? Why Mellob's Zaalandia Boot Store, ot course. fTIENDERB Wanted—For the weariDg~o _L two thousand pairs of Boots. Appl to—J Mkllob, Tanored Street W~ ANTED KNOWN—That J. Moises has received ft large stock of faihion able Summer Boots and Shoes of the best material, aleo about to arrive new stock of the latest French Goods, and invites the Public for inspection. J. M. being the only reliable md practical Bootmaker is the town, this gives him superiority and facility tr know the beet vaue and quality Repairs carried on just the time, m the cheapest, neatest, and mr>st> fashionable style. Best leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at The Hall, East Street, Aehburton. l~7" jjjjjjT"*" ASHBURTON MOUNTED RIFLES. COMPACT ORDER. Aehburton, February 4,1901. THE Company will parade (mounted) at McConneil's Stables at 2 p m oo WEDNESDAY Next, 6th hue, for the purpose of meeting the Impetial Troope visiting Asbburton. Uniform—Full Dress with Arms, G A. M. BUCKLEY, 211 Captain Commanding AMK FUNERAL NOTICE THE Friends of Robert and Jesiie Patten are invited to attend the Funeral of their late beloved daughter, Annie Mary Edson, having their residence, Mount Sotntrs, on TUESDAY, Sbh insb., at 2 p.m, for the Mount Somers Cemetery. BAKER BROS, 2 21 Undertakers FUNERAL NOTICE fTIHE Friends of Mr D« T. C. Mollroy, X are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late beloved mother will move from his residence, Flemington, on WEDNESDAY, 6th lnst, at 11 » t m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 2 20 Undertakers. MISS BA.BRATT'S SCHOOL. MISS BARRATT'B SCHOOL will re open on February 4. Subjects tftttght—English, Music, Draw iog, Singing, and Latin. Miss Barratt will be ab home from Feb. 1. _^ 2_13 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL rriENDERS for Footbridge at MarkeyV JL Bridge, addressed to Chairman, to be sent m by SATURDAY, 9th February. Plan and specification ftt County Council Office. By Order. WILLIAM BAXUER, County Esginearl Aahburtoo, February 4, 1901 2 17 ABHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOL fTIHE Aehburton Borough School will Re'openon WEDNESDAY Next, the 6th instant. Wm. CRAIGHEAD, 2 18 Chair matt TJDNDJiIRS ~~ mENDERS are invited for building JL. House, m Cameron Streeb West, for Mr W. Preston. Plans and specifications may be seen ab aiy Office. Tenders close on SATURDAY' 9th inst., at 5 p.m. R. BIRD, 2J9 Architeob VISIT OF IMPERIAL TROOPS. A MEETING of the General Reception Committee will be held this evening (MONDAY), ab the Borough Council Chambers at 9 p m, H H FOOKS, Hon Secretary. 212 FOU S AXE. SHEEP COUNTRY SHEEP COUNTRY Hinds Pistriot 1500 18SSS 1500 TN its native state for Sa,le afc a reduced X Price. Fronting the soldi w #i gg o Lowoliffe .--.*. lor ]partjpu,larß %pp!v to.



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0. Maonus, D, Patebson Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser* of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSOK AND CO Gold Dredging Bbokers, 208 High Street, Ohris&cfeuroh' Reliable and straightforward advice given en Otago and Wesb Const Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years practical experience on the Molyneuz River, Otago ALFRED HARRISON, Esq' ; Ashborton Representative CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernesb M. gandstein, DB 0 A«, FB, MO, who has lately returned after six years 1 special stndy m England and Con blnenb, may be consulted on all ca.es o defective eyesight. Daylight nob necessary arbiSoial light being used. Doctors' pre soripbions prepared. Fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, Cashel Streeb W., over M Sanditein, jeweller, Christchurr«K 9to 1, 2 >o 6 daily ASHBURTON MUSICAL UNIONT" fTIHE Annual General Meeting of the above X Society will be held on QDHURBDAY, the 7th iosti, at 7 45 p.m Members and intending Members are particularly requested to attend. L J HOBBS, BJS Acting Hon Secretary TINWALI* ~~~ "" mOWN BRCTIONS No. 85 and 86, e»eh X containing i acre, fronting MoMurdo Shrast, the property of Mr Andrew Mc- Farlane, 4JQ2S VticM bow required (or the two. Ib is good land. tDernis if required. -?. BULLOCK, Agent. ( LI. LoA-it's Preparation — Oinnamon, Cure, Kdolibah, Wahoo, and Benjamin Gam—a<f J_? Ooogg, Starekeaneri



Weatbeb Forboaskc—Captain Edwin wires : North to east and eoath west gale; glass fall soon, and indications of rain Fatal Poisoning Cask—A Press Associa tion telegram from Ofaristohnroh this after noon says s—Ad the l»quest today on the body of Sarah Lookhart, who died m the Hospital on Saturday, from the effects of I poison, self administered, the jury returned » verdict that idetth had been oawied by taking » oerrosire poison while temporarily iosane. Deceased had been m a state of ill health and mental depression for some time 'Stiff. ' '