THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains cave Asbburton daily for— OHRIBTUHUROH—at 7.20 am, II *m 3.16 p m, 7.5 p on {express) TIMARU—at 10,65 am, 3,60 ptn DUNSDIN—at 12.64 p m (sxpreßs) BPRINGBUBN~at 4.2S p m Trains arrive datly at Ashbarton from— OHRISTOHUROH-at 10.45 %m, 12.48 p m (expross), 8 pm TIMARO—at 10.58 am,265 pm Ttm: KDlN—a* 6.57 p m (expre«B) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a m

Phases of Moon for June

Commercial.

United Prcj* Asaociation—By Eleotrio Telegraph Welmnoton, Jane 24 The Agent) General's market cablegram, dated 22nd, U at fellows—" Average prioai loday—Canterbury mutton 3£' t Danedln &yd Southland 2%1, North Islftnd 3|d. Owia^j to the «o>roity of prime quality mutton there has beao more inolination to purohaie mutton daring the past week, but there has bean a dull tale for heavy oaro»*es. New Zealand lamb—Oanberbury brand s|l, brands other than Canterbury s§<*. The lamb market ia very firm. New Zealand binds 3|d, fortts S^d. The beef market ia very dull. The supplies of American chilled beef is large. The hemp market is steady, ao change eiaoe last week- Cocksfoot) m firm, but boyers are not keen to do business, waiting reliable news <-<t the probable return of the Amerioao crop."

ASHBURTON STOCK SALE.

The usual weekly aale wat held at the Ashhnrton yard* today. There wai a very small attendance of buyers and othert, and the yarding of cattle and sheep wnre also poor. Tho fallowing are the pries realised »t the tale. Cattle—Steers £5 2< 6d to £5 7s 6d, h«ifen £5 to £5 10s, Sheep—BntoherV torts—Grosabaed wethera 10a to 17* 3d ; crossbred ewei 9s to 14i 3d ; merino ewea 9s 91 to 9a 4d. Btor«s—Lambs 8s to 9s 3d ; merino ewes m l&snb 8i 6d

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1901. Local and General.

The Pcsx Office-The Post Office was closed for half an hocr today, from 11.25 air.,, to enable the staff to witness ttie proceedings m cocnection with the Boyal Visit &SHBOETON Lodge, E.O—-Visitingbrethren are invited to atteud the irsstaUation of Bro Thomas Stone and tha investiture of his officers ie the Matonio Hall, Tansred Street, on Wednesday, June 26th, at 7.30 p.m Cigarettbs —The Duke of York it * most Inveterate cigarette smoker: His dressing table is usually strewn with cigarettes, and from early morning till night he takes *verj opportunity of a whiff. As soon as » public ! fanction is over he returns to this weed.

i Domain Cabnital—Thesa interested m j skating will be plnased to know th»t it is I proposed to call a meeting early thib week bo form a Committee to look after the inter*-Bf^ of local skaters and also, if possible, to carry out the ice carnival proposed for l»»t season, but which unfortunately fell through Owing to a thaw Wakanui—t'articu ars will be found io our advertising columns of a, performance to be given on Frid y evening next) m the Wik*nul schoolroom by the Ashburton Min^trela. Ihe programme to ha mbmiited is jiimilar to the one which the Olub ha* provided »*■■ Chertae/ and Wntfirton. A dfttioe will follow the concert A conveyance will leave hit Fiower's establishment) at B ev@n o'clock ; ''he Kew Bebru)ES~ Om Thqrsdayj evening the Key Q B Inglis will deliver ; an addre»a m the Presbyterian Church on "The Cannibal Islands." Trie address will be illustrated by a large nnmbor of lantern views. As the proceeds are mad of the Church Sunday "School funds it is I hoped that a large audience will be prasent Ahhburton Visitobs to thus Rsview— The trams which left Ashburton yeeterdny morniog for Christohurch were largely availed of by local &ud country resideuc». The early train especially, leaving ftt joven o'clock, was packed, and despise a deity of twenty minutes m atoning, reached the city m a couple of hours. Those who travelled m the covered m trucks mnet have experienced » vary cold trip, as a heavy frost prevailed Technical Classes—Owing to the small camber of students coming forward m some classes, the Committee of the Technical School have decided to fix the minimum number .at eight pupils. It is io bo hoped that those interested will therefore come forward at once, and to give them every opportunity, theolatß lists will be left with Mr H M Jonet, nntil Joly lit. Three classes, howirer, having reached the required nambsr, are advertised to begin this week, and others will follow as soon ac the minimum id reached,.

Illcminatioks—On Saturday and Monday evamngs the County and Borough Council buildings, together with the New Post Offios, were illuminated m honor of the Royal visit, and transparencies of the King and Queen and the Duke and Duchess were exhibited. The orown and stars at the County buildings formed an interesting feature, and the colored firea which were burned from the Post Office farapet had a fine effect and cmilti t'fl seen from a considerable distance

Returning—Last) night all the trains from Qhriatohuroh were packed with excursionists and volunteers roturri'i g from the proceed ings m connection with the Royal visit). Tha Chrietehnroh Station was densely thronged, and returning passenger* had great difficulty m forcing their way through tha crowded platform, Passenger train* for the south left at 6 o'clock, followed by two others at 8.30 and 10 o'clock, whilst no lesß than five volunteer trains left) the northern oity between 8 o'clock and 11.30. The Ashburton Station presented * busy appear ance right rap to two o'clock this morning, tha passenger traffic Miroaghout th« night being extremely heavy A Loyal Wahinjs—A dusky lady of the Maori race who was present as a spectator ymterday ab tha review, was particularly anxious to buk In the sunshine of Eegal emiles. After letting off a yell of welcome, m a manner characteristic of her raot, ahe pushed past the man at the barrier, and aooosting Inspector Ellison expressed a | desire to have a look at the Duke. The Inspector, with hla usual courtesy, placed her m a position where she could obtain a good view of H!s Royal Highness, bub this was not sufficient, she must shake hands with him, and was just m the act of rmhing pas 3 the mounted escort, and touching the | hand of Royalty when an ungrateful Chief Inspector of Polios foiled her design and compelled her to retire outside the barrier. She pointed to the Maori Contingent and said ' Are nob thnae Maoris ready to fight for my King. Why shouldn't) I shake hands with the aou of my King ?' Bat the powers thjfc be were deaf to her entreaties. Yoo can depend on ridding yonr children of Worms with Waise's Worm Figs, the won^ariul worm worriers price, Is

It speaks well for the prosperity of A phbarton aad surrounding districts fchsfc itjeir continued success has induced the D. I. 0. of Christohugch to maintain their local branch so long. The sale was announced for ten days m the first place and it is vow running well into ten weeks. Some new models vt pianos and organs have just been opened up, etc., apd alt nteudtng bayajs would do well to Inspep his up ta dite establishment^

Thb We atheb—Following ins heavy rains of last week a strong frost osourrod on Sat urday night, converting water m vessels left rtuteldo into ihiokblock* of Ie«. B'igh' «Wr w«aih«r with he&vy fro& a L L.e.v,«j e< through Sunday »n rl Monday evenings, and those who were eampiwg oat exptrienoed ssveie trsat j menc nu a result of the intense oold. SKAlUffo.—Now that heavy froste are ocouring those who are interested In skating are looking forward to a gsod time again on ihe ion m the demaiet On Sunday and Monday morning's »Mating of ise lay on the domain waters, and with a further eon' tinnaooe ef frosts skaters will soon be m evidence.—A public meeting of those inter* ented m skating will be held m Mr J 0 Ball's office tomorfow evenilß, to discuss and arrmge matters m o nsrotion with the present season. All interested are invited to be present AgHßtravoN Voi.oNX£iM«-Tbe Ashburtoa Rifl n and Guards wars applauded on then march pas j a* yesterday's rtinew, and tht Mounted R fl'B same m for a taiga measure of attention, and their soldierly appearance was greeted enthuiiaittiaally. The popular Captain of the latter corns and his mount attracted the attention of the Duke, and the Ashbnrton visitors who were present wtre gratified wich the general reception of the tO3al oompanies* PiBBONAii— Msßsrs W H Oollini, Mayor, and C J H*rper, ohkirman of th« County Oounoii, logetbar with the County and Town Clerks, were present at yesterday's review ad Christohurchg togeihsr with other rt presentation of the looal bodies.—The Prov OMol the Ashbnrton District), 10 OF,M U, (Mr A Paterson) will leave by the express this evening, en r§ute to Wellington, to attend a Conference nf the Order, to be held on^Tharsday next, 27tb ins*, r* the establish ment of an A M C for New Zealand.

AsHßtmfcw Railway Station — Under the supervision of Mr Gray, who is m charge o! the railway nursery, workmen were busily engaged until an early hoar this morning draping thn Railway Station with celorsd zephyr atsd sateen, tastefully intermingled with greenery m honor of the Royal visit. The platform extension into East Street hai been covered oo top and the, sides left open, Ike uprights being tastefully covered also with greenery* ODDimtowsaiF—The turns! meeting of the Nil Desperandom Lodge of Pate Grands w»i held on Friday erenieg—-the President, C B Johnsbone, m the chair. There war & g©od attendance of FGi. The Harmony Committee submitted a programme for the twelve months, which was adopted, the first item on the programme being a oard match with fine Aahbarton Lodge, Several matters of importance to the Order was discussed, the most important; being the establishment of an A M 0 for New Zealand j A resolution was carried m favour of esteb" lishing auoh a body. THI Tbaiws—Sunday was a busy day at the Athburtou Railway Station. About nine o'clock m the morning a volunteer train arrived from the south, followed by another at twelve o'clock, both laden with volunteers, aod comprising fall trains. Shortly after midday, the carriages to be used on the Royal brain arrived on n trial spin, en route to Tttnaru. The various railway officials were tho only passengers on hoard, and after a short stay they proceeded to Timaru, starting from there on the return journey at 3 pm, and reaching Ashburton again at 445 pm The Aahburton Station I was then crowded with local people, anxious to obtain a vinw of the Royal carnages, which were inspected with inuoh interest. Shortly after the departure of the Royal train to Christcharoh, farther contingents from the south arrived m two later trains heavily Jsden, oni carrying volunteers from as far south as the Bluff, aed even from Qrepuki. In the latter case, the volunteers commensed their train journey at two o 'clock on Saturday afternoon, and as they did not reaoh Ohristohurch until eight p m on Sunday they would thus have a journey of thirty hours, and that too during severely cold weather.

Ashburtonites in London.

The London correspondent of tho Oimgo Daily Times writes as follows :—- Mr and Mrs Thoaiaa Bullock, of Awh* burton, and their daughter arrived by ihe New Zealai d -Shipping Company's new steamer Rlmutaka. Mr Bullock has alraady been looking Into matters con 1 corning the New Zealand meat trade. He was disagreeably surprised to find that the prlco of New Zealand mutton had dropped no seriously, m spite of the confident anuclpations of all tho experts that its recent high rate would he main tained for a long time, if not permanently owing to th«* Bnortas;e of the New Zea'and supply Bat one grain of comfort was picked op m the atatemonr, of a candid batcher m London that New Zealand mutton now stands so well m public favour that it ta sold under its proper name as New Zealand meat, and not aa ' prime Scotch 1 or 'Walsh," »s formerly ; while the New Zealand lamb holds its own against all competition.

Another Big Fire in Welling ton.

THE TERRACE 80H00L DESTROYED

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, June 24 The Terrace School, one of the largest ichtoSs m the oity, was burned to the ground at seven o'clock thin morning* It was m the occupation of the IMenoe Department. The troops have not faeea mlt since Friday, but the department was retaining possession until tomorrow, to accommodate for a night the men returning from the south. The only insurances are £50 on the school piano and £50 on the library, both with the South British Company. The building stood on a high level, and though the fira brigade arrived m good time It was hampered by the lack of water

News in Brief.

With this iosne w« distribute * circular for Messrß BUyward Bros, Chriitvhurch, drawing Attention to their new baking powder—the Patty Pan—which they have recently placed upon the market, and which has already proved an unqualified sucoess

The fourth ship nent of the new wash ing machine haa now arrived afc the DI O, and orders for trials awaiting fulfilment will be allotted In their ordei» The following Is amongst the latest of many original Ashburton and district testimonials : —Dear Sirs, I have moch pleasure m adding my testimony to that of many others who have need your labor saving machine. A very large wash can be done m an incredibly short time with excellent results. I have tried a number of washers, but I think there cannot be any doubb tbat your machine holds first place. The wringer which is attached adds very considerably t? the value of the machine*—Faithfully Yours, Effib Wit- MS, Peter Street, Ashbnrton. Pi oton, N,Z. September 18, ending I have much pleasure m recomme used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, I h«vt lew it whenever necessary during the a uned years, and have alwayß found ib give itu h or iate relief. It always breaks up a oougthat cold, and experiences have taught me nee to obtain a speedy sure ia to oommethe taking Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy at ays very commencement of a cold. I alwurs keep a bottle of it m the house.— Yours faithfully, J Blizxabd, J< P., Town Clerk. Chamberlain's Cvugn Remedy sold by ' Ashburton Drug Company. Price Is $A tnd Wades Teething Fowdsjbs for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent blotches; price, la CONSULTING OPUOIAN Mr Ernest M Sandstein, DBOA!,FR MO, who has lately returned after six years' special study In England and Con j tinent, may be consulted on all catesof defective eyesight. Daylight not necessary artificial light being used. Doctors' pre soriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Con 'tilting rooms, Cashei Street W., ovet M Sandstein, jeweller, Chdstchurt*. 9to 11 % id 4 daiir

Riots in Madrid.

United Press Association—By Rleotrio Telegraph—Onpv"' <?»'t Madrid, Jane 21 , An anti clerical disturbance occurred l at the Hond i. The electric lights were destroyed, And the city was thrown into darkness.

THE COLCHESTER MURDER

United Press Association—By Eleocrio Telegraph-Copyright London, June 22 Thirty witnesses failed positively to identify Lillywhite as Blatch, They admit there is a striking resemblance, Lillywhite conversed with his brother Isaac, recalling many incidents of hie childhood. It is understood that Lillywhite has been liberated.

The Question of Tattersall's Sweeps

United Freis Association—By Eleotrio j Telegraph—Copyright Hobart, June 23 The Premier, In reply to Mr Barton, contends that the Post Ofioe was j handed over to the Federa! authority for general convenience, not for the curtailing of the control of local affdrs, even though such curtailment was uniform throughout all the States, Further, he claims that tha Federal Parliament cannot, directly or in directly, deal with any matters ovttide those frubmitted to it.

France and the New Hebrides.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, June 2S The French consul informed the Sunday Timet interviewer that tht French were first to take possession of the New Hebrides, *nd intended to stick to the group, and prove that they were masters. The proximity of the islands to New Caledonia made them important, France would object to any other Power taking poueuioa of them.

THE SPLIT IN THE LIBERAL PARTY

United Press Association—By Elestrie Telegraph—Oopyright londojt, June 22 Sir H. Oampbeil-Bannarman con ferred with Sir W V Harcourt, and decided not to reply to Mr Asquith for the present, hoping that the differences m the party ranks will subside, The Hndical Press is endeavouring to draw a veil over the quarrel.

Defeat of tha Mad Mullah

United Press Association—By Electric Tfllograph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka June 24, 8 55 a tn, This office 955 a m London, Jane 23 The mad Mullah, failing to capture the British Zareba at Somalia, has retreated to Welahed, where he encountered tbp main British force by chance. The fourth camel corps and the infantry attacked, routed, and pursued him during the night through the mountrtins, killing 100® of the Mullah's followers. The British had two killed ard five wounded.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Vrttn Association —By Kleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

REPORTED SURRENDER OF BOTHA.

DEATH OF LIEUTENANT FRANK RYAN

United Prcßi Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Jane 21 A London newspaper, the Sun, says that Downing street believes that General Both* has surrendered. Lowdov, June 22 Lieutenant Fowles, of the Fourth New Zealand Mounted Riles, has sailed for England The Treason Ooart at Barghersdorp sentenced levtii members of the Tententadl Committee to terms of imprisonment, varying from six months to two years, m addition to fines amounting to £5000 Lieutenant V I Ryan was killed and Private N J Atkins was severely wounded at Faard Flats on the 16th. Both are Naw Zeaiandert, WAIKISWFOif, Jane 22 Ifr Slooam, military attache with the British, reports that if ths English had displayed less bravery there would have been many leis faults and more victories. The slowness of General Bailer's advance after Lady smith was inexplicable, If tbeDulagoa railway had been cut Krnger would have been compelled to snrreader. The British were too merciful, The pro fessions of surrender after the fall of Bloemjfontein undoubtedly deceived Lord Roberts.

LAND SETTLEMENT

NEW ZBALAKU PLAN RECOM MENDED

HORSS BREEDING X7RGID

United Prexa Assooitlon—-By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received W»kapn»ka Jun« 24, 9 16 ft m This office 10 55 urn London, June 28 The South Africau Lund Settlement Commission appointed last Parliament on the motion of H. O. has issued their report, which states tbat unless a strenuous effort is made to establish a thoroughly British population m the conquered Statea the sacrifice of the war will be absolutely wasted and advises compulsory acquisi tion of private lands for settlement on the lines adopted m New Zealand. Approved soldiers ought to be given farina of 100 to 500 acres and assisted to stock them, subject; to Home military obligations. Purely military settlements are undesirable, but the liberal employ meat of soldiers upon railways is urged, also the founding of military horse breeding establixhraentß

BOERS COMPLAINING.

Keneived June 24, 10 SO p m London, Jane 24 Fifty-five Boer families crossed the Khamai country, *nd earrendered to the Brilith. They complain bitttrly

of Commandant Beyers' treatment, General Bruce Hamilton's driving , operations at the Orange River Ooiony resulted m thn capture of 850 Boers, including many voluntary surrenders. ! Eight Midland Mounted Rifles were killed at Waterkloof on Thtmday. Six were wounded, including the com mander (mortally). 66 wureatp*; They were lent to intercept Malan'g | commando at Upsa'zwagnrhock and it i is supposed they were surprised.

BOWLING.

United Prof-s Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Lokdow, Jane 22 The Newcastle bowlers defeated the Australians The New Zealand bowlers beat the Whitehall Club (Aberdeen) by 51 to 36 Received Jane 24, 10 31 a m London. Jane 23 Dundee beat New Zealand by 61 to 35

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT

Nxw Yosk, Jane 25 Adelbert Hay, the late American Consul of Pretoria, fell from * window f aa hotel at New haven, Connecticut. It is suspected that whilst smoking near a window he fell asleep and was killed instantly. His father was pro strated by thft shock BURSTING OF A DAM. A dam burst at Poc&hontes, Virginia, m the middle of the night, devastating a track of 25 miles, and wrecking Elkhorne, Vivian, Keystone, and other towns. It is estimated that five hundred were drowned.

POLITICAL Rome, June 24 | ZinardelH, the Premier, obtained a vote of confidence m the Chamber by a majority of 80, chiefly owing to the declaration of a liberal policy DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER London, June 24 Lieut, Langley, Sooth Australian, was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry ' XHE PLAGUE Gapbtowk, Jane 24 Since Friday six cases of plague have occurred m Capetown and two m Port Elizabeth AUTOMOBILE RACING Bhpxin, June 24 Fifty-seven »utombi!e», constituting the tourist division, took part m a race from Paris to Berlin, and they have reached Luxemberg. Several accidents occurred during the journey Fiesident Loubst watched the start and gave orders from the Kaiser that the military bridge built over the river Moselle be altered to facilitate the competitors racing. The automobiles started from Paris on Thursday and expect to reach Berlin on Saturday

Australian

(Receved Jane 24, 9 34 pm) INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC IN THE ISLANDS Sydney, Jane 24 Island news received states that influenza is prevalfnt among; the natives of the Solomons nnd adjacent groups, I causing high mortality ANOTHER CASE OF SMALLPOX Adhxaidb, June 24 Another nurse bae contracted small pox m the quarantine station ■ A BIG PURCHASE I Brisbane, Tone 24 i Mr Greenaway paid £104,500 for the Fekon Station. ! SUICIDE y vdnet, June 24 Thomas Henry O'Reilly, aged 37, antil recently practising m Hantly, N.Z, suicided by puncturing (the femora! artery with a safety pin, A few weeks ago he came to Sydney for the benefit of hii health, and on Sator day he was caught attempting to shoot himself. At his own request he was placed m a cell under observation of the police and antil an early hoar this morning he chatted with the watchers, bst later on, whilst supposed to be sleeping, he was discovered dead, with a wound infi'cted under the cover of his blankets,

Interprovincial.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Auckjcako, June 24. 1 The four ysar old son of Mr Mansois, of Mangerc, while floating a boat m a tank fell lio and was drowned. The mother, missing the ohiid, saw iti hat) uear the tank, and probing to the bottom with a rake discovered the dead body, Joseph Paics, Mount Roskill, aged sixty yearr, died suddenly on the ferry steamer I last night. The thermometer registered 24 outside m Ponaonby early this morning; At New market the ioe was sn eighth ot an inch thick found on tubs of water Htnats Parftta, the Government Com miiskmer, has been working energetically during the last) week In connection with the accommodation and transport of the Maoris returning from Botorua. During the last few days some sixteen hundred natives have been passed tbroagh hie handi, with the assistance of the Hon Heke, and have returned to their homes. Ha has alao been busy teeing that fehe sick Maoris are duly attended to Wellington, Jane 24 The census returns from the Canterbury provincial district, shew the total population to be 143,040, as against 135,858 m 1896, an increase of 7182 or 5*29 per cent

The Minister of Public Works leic for Rotarua this morning for the benefit of hie health* la reference to the refusal to give up bis room m Searle's Hotel for the use of the Royal party, he ridicules the euggsation that there is any unpleasantness between him and his colleague!. He says he has occupied the rooms for the last two and a half years, and it wai proposed without consulting him to appropriate them for the use of the Royal suite, and this after ha bad been assured he would not be disturbed, and at a time when it was impossible to obtain accommodation elsewhere Under the circumstances he refused to oonsent. Nkw Plymouth Jub 24 Boring for petroleum is still being continued by Mr B»muel and his associates. The eighth bore is down 922 feet, bub the water is now troublesome and experiments ! are being made to enut it off Nafier, June 24 4 Maori named Tokdmart, appeared at the Court; this morning, charged with obtaining money by false pretences, with indecently assaulting a native, and with practicing tohungaisnn The accused wai remanded far a manth Mr Q P Donnelly's fins tea roomed house at Walrmarama was burnt to the ground on Sunday last, bub no particulars ar« yet to hand as to how the fire originated. The building was insured m the Commercial Union for £525, and the same office held an insurance over she furniture, which was also destroyed

A man named Andrew Nillson was com-] mittod for trial today for assanlt and I robbery on John Perry. Perry had been working on a contract at Fstoka and was on hie wj»y to Gi'bnrne, when h1? got into the go-m^'Miy rtf Ntl'son i' the Spit, and shouted i for him *evora! times, afterwards leaving with h>m fo go to a b ardlnsrhouse, On the' w»y !hither oq a v^ e nt *eot{on overgrown with tall graes, it i 8 alleged knocked Perry down and rifled h't pockets perry, who was voder the influence of liquor at the time, afterwards gave information to tbe poiioe, and acoused was arrested Dotedih, Jane 24 (Dhe Horticultural and Fruicgrowera Conference, with detagates from ail parts of the colony, opened this morning, and will laeti the greater part vt ths week, Mr William Beetham, of Masterton, has been appointed chairman, and Matthew Muir of Biiolutht, secretary Murray Aston, the well known ineuranoe ageßt.^is dead

THE ROYAL VISIT

The Comin? o! the Duke.

(By Our Special Reporter Christghuboh, Jane 22

A frip, trip, fripping of purplf ""d golden drapery, a burst of musio upht-.u r.y rolling kettledrums and mixed with weird waiHog of the fifes. A long wild burs)-, of music, a dad double becoming blast of guns, and tbe Duke had made his ftayal entry into tbe most English city of his wide spreading domains. A shudder of anticipation ran over the masstd quivering faoes. Bed coated lines drees their front; as if oast m scarlet bronze. When a scarlet clad cooked hatted figure gslioped forward, forerunner of the Cavalry escort. Lines upon lines of horsemen came filing by. Horsemen m order of four without end with the champing bits and jingle of harness went prancing by. The wind fcprang up spreading to the br«CE9 the looped up. bunting. Hearts beat with a quiver of expectancy as over all a smothered mutter of far away cheering is borne to your ears. Then the murmur dies away as the procession passes along distant streets only to break out with renewed force when the route lies nearer. A cquad of policemen, blue capped and six foot m stature promen 1 ade the road before the stand, to be followed immediately by a squad of Mounted Rifle* with floating black plumes, a gaudy figure in^cooked hat and gilt laoe. Then a further wait enlivened by the passage of a bngler at full gallop, whose efforts at horsemanship were evidently viewed bf the crowd, aa quite executed for their amuse' meat. Another pause filled with the buzz j of mingled conversation from the packed and waiting stands. A rattle of grounded arms from the eoarlet guards of honour lining one side of tbe tquare facing the pavilion, a sudden rising ot packed benches, a high drawn cheer and the carriage of the Governor swept slowly up. Lord Raafurly was m full uniform of state, and the gilded tight fitting suit agreed with the epare figure and refined face. In tbe following carriages came resplendent; martial figures, and sens of the sea m all the panoply of high rank. They lined the scarlet clothed itepa as amidst a roar of cheers and a sea of handkerchiefs heralded the arrival of the King's son. Two horse guards, blue gorgeous m silver breast plates, silver helmtts and plumes, rode on either hand, An outrider m the Royal livery preceded the State landau, wheeled his horse round, and stood facing it at attention! His horse, resplendent with huge rosettes each Bide the blended bridle, Alter nately champing the bit and tossing its head with impatience. The cheers were rather spasmodic m manner as the Duke and Duchess came up the scarlet > tepß into the pavilion, and thus into full view. The average photographs do neither of their Highnesses qui'e justica. The Duohees of Cornwall is fairer than ony portrait usually shown. Her features are irregular m profile, but the coloaritg of the face is very cleat and pretty ; her heir being a rather unusual shade of golden brown. In pose ehe is dignified with a quiet smile for any hat, of homage. His Highness is verj much caricutured m his generally accepted portraits. They fail to give the native quiet dignity of carriage and gentle expression of the wistful face. His hair and beard are almost straw yellow, and his carriage adds inches to what is bub a medium figure. 'J he shoal dors are broad, as must needs be the shoulders fated to bear such a mighty burden as the future of England's Empire. Poor tired looking scion of a regal rase, his face mof the idealistic type seen inmirrots, painters and poets. If it wore possible) for Royalty to retain that attribute called m more ordinary people, shyness, it would appear to an outside observer that his Royal Highness was shy. A fainfc interest appeared on his fnee when the head of the Friendly Societies came opposite his stand, and his very blue eyes smiled down on to the line of gazing faces upturned no closely before him. t struck us that of *U the oalation?, this of the ordinary, rough sods of toil was most pleating t« him. He perfunctorily saluted m return to the broke* cheers, but his face expressed interest thai disappeared when more official prooeediogtt again surrounded him* The Premier stood beside him a most grotesque figure m tight fitting court dress, a costume designed to show off the elegant) figure of a blue blood aristocrat. The burly figure of the one time Miner, appeared Coarse m the extreme iv relief againel the well knife, olaan flanked members Of an Intelleotioal profession. Baft his con versation seemed agreeable to their High* nesses for both laughed at some |ok«s of his retailing?* The otMrahat of the Friendly Societies stopped alone, before the crimson steps, sainted, saying something*ia a loud voice that was lost to our »n, A visible laugh ran sparkling ever the face of his Highness breaking up the rather aad dignity of it* expression. The procession passed and tbe usher ordered on the carriages, the Governor and suite receiving a ringing cheer, r He looked worn and harassed, bub is of charming manners, gentle and simple a» befits true nobility of birth, Then the Minister! departed amid the only really hearty cheering of the day. The Premier was something within the understanding of the man upon the street. A fact that makes ns wonder at times if after all the boasted edacation of these Colonies will m the future become aught but tinkling braes and sounding cymbals. In the back ground ©fj the stand sat an aged figure bent with years of work, spent In tha service of the land The massive face is now lined and weary with the turmoil of the years- Passed m work for which the rewards are given to another. A face capable of following an ideal, greaj; m the fact, the following could be its only reward Ie waa the face of the Honourable Wm Rolleston. After seeing the stone duly and truly laid the Royal party returned to the dl&s The marshal!, resplendent m Ireland's rich green uniform, waved his hand Carriages drove up, and pasty by party, lead by ihe (sovenor, drovo away. Once again the Duke looked round the assembled crowds, doffed his admiral's hat to their rather half-hearted hurrahs. The escort clattered up. fjorsr-s tossed their heads—a general movement ran around and softly the robber wheels bore away England's Royal son.

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I Chkistchokch, June 24 After luoch an Sunday fctasdames Arthur Rhodes, George Rhodes, and Wigram, representing the ladies of Christohuroh, were received by the Duchess at Te Koraba, where fens; presented to the Daaheßs the ladies' birthday gift to Friaoe Eddy, which consisted of » handsome gold and greenstone letter weight. The Duchess wai much pleased On Sunday afternoon the Duko and Duohess visited the museum, and were met; by the Curator, Captain Hutton. Afterwards they ascended the spirt of the Cathedral, oonducted by Oanon Harper ' Heavy fro«b Ibia morning and brilliant sunshine No illuminations last sight) Tbsre will be bo ourtailment of the Dunsdin programme for the Koyai visit) No title will be given to the Hon Mr Carroll There was a cloudless sky and brilliant weather for the review In Hagley Park,,

where there was an unprecedented attend* aooe of the public. The Duke arrived on a chestnut horse, resplendent m a bu»by and the uniform »i ft Colo el. Ihe eteff met at) the saluting base. The Duke then rode along the lines inspecting thn troops «*rawn up iv battalions, and returned to the saluting base. The march pant began at 11.95, and the bands massed opposite, pSaviisg the troop* past, The march was beaded by fcha Nelson College Cadetc, (hen the Christ College Cadetg and the High Sohooi Cadets, then 5000 more Oadete of public icfaooli from every part of tbe colony. An artillery battalion, followed by the other troops, oime next. After the march pub th« Duke presented war medals to the returned troopers at the rate of 20 a minute. The Duke then Inspected the veterans, eons manded by M»pr Wolfe. He walked stag the Hues, accompanied by the Dueheu, aad chatted with the veteran! and examined their medals. The review spectacle was unique iv the colony's history. It it estimated that 11,600 troop* took part this afternoon. The Government entertained the ' veteran* and returned troopers la the Art) Gallery The parade authorities state that the tooops reviewed m Hagley Park today totalled 11,053, composed as follows— Headquarters Staff 7, Naval Artillery and ' Submarine Mining Corps 467, Field Infantry ! 1191, Field Artillery 185, General Artillery i 136, South African Contingent 208, Engineers ; 60, Infantry 5481, Cycle Corps 64, Bearer Corps 85, Cadets 2715, Band! 254. The i appearance of the cadets, mounted troop«rs, aud the returned croopets evoked the wildeit enthusiasm The review was an ÜBpreae" dented tucaese, and the unique pagettat formed the largest body of troops ever gathered m New Zealand In the Art Gallery the Government entertained the veterans add the returned troopers at lunch. Among the toasts honored wers "The Veterans" by Mr Seddon, atsd " Tbe Returned Troopers " by Sir J Q Ward. Mr Seddos, la hit ipeeeii, stated that the Duke expressed his pleasure and surprise at the number of troops present at the review, and the Duke stated the cadets made the bent disptay h« had yet seen, although the equipment did not equal i the Victorian cadets* Tbe Daks atkad the Premier whether the Cadet Corpe oonf d neb be fully equipped, and the Prsmttf itotedl that he bad given orders to th* Defense Department for their immediate canjpmeat Colonels Robin and Jowsey replied for tkt. returned contingents, and Mr O M Gray replied on behalf o! the veteran! After lunch Celonel Jowsey called the Third Contingent) together and took leave of them

The children* demonstration In Victor!* Square wai a magnificent spectacle. 8000 school children from public and private schools occupied the stands, representing 80 Canterbury reboots, armed with tei loi plumes, which they incessantly waved, producing a remarkable effect resembling a snowstorm and eprioklioß the spectators with flufl The Duke and Duchess drove up m a carriage. Poor selected children Approached the carriage and handed ihe Dnoheti a bouquet. The presentation was made by Mibb Ida Mary Recce, The Doke and Dncheie drove away to the accompani' ment of cheers and the National Anthem Id the afternoon the Doke and Dttehess held a reception at the Agricultural Hall, when a large cumber cf guests were present. The Duke went through the ceremony of shaking hands Tonight fh? Savage Club entertained the visiting English journalists at dinner The Date and Duchess leave for Dunedia tomorrow at 10am The camps m Ohrietehurch are rapidly breaking up, all the Otago, Inveroargill and Southland contingents left to night, and five vessels carried 2000 troops to the North; The Gfsborne cadets and all south cadets left to night, except the C&versham School which returns on Tuesday, the Napier and district cadet* ieave tomorrow, and the Wanganui and Wellington cadets on Wednesday The Dtike expressed to Captain Loved ay his high appreciation of the cadets, and be took a keen interest m each corps of oadets* on the march past. The Duke stated hie opinion that the Napier District School acqnitted themselves best m the march past Between forty and fifty thousand people wifcnrg-ed the review 'J he only oases of sickness amongst the cadets were two who were slightly ill bat are bow recovering! The rumours of the poisoning of twenty cadets is absolutely false DuNEDur, Jane 84 One hundred extra men were &b work today on the street decorations, which were rapidly advanced, and will evidently be completed tomorrow, so far at the route from the railway station to the JFerDhill Club is concerned, and the balance of the line of procession will be finished by Wednesday morning- The weather is dry end frosty, and if It continues the city wili look very well There are four arches, comprising the Chinese, marine, citizens, and the Govern* ment The block from Moray plaoe to the Octagon appears to form one arch, with featoons of colours and bannerets Ohbiswjhprom Jons 26 The Duke and Dnchetu left for Danedin at 10 o'clock this morning. There were great crowds id the streets who oheerei them enthusiastically as they drove to the statlen« There was a large gathering of promiaeat citizens on the station platform wh# gave hearty cheers when their Boyat Highnesses appeared. Taha Rhodes, a young sen of the mayor,|presented fche Snchnsa with a bunch ef violets. Hr Robert Alba, a Royal commissioner wished the Bokeend Duchess a safe and happy return to old England, and their Royal Highnesses ez* pressed to him the great pleasure the trip to Christohurch had given them. The Doke and Duchess remained on the platform of the carriage till the train pasted the station, bowing their acknowledgement! of the hearty cheers which were giveni Betete their Royal Highnesses left they prevented the Mayor Mr X G Rhode*, and Mm Bbedea with a jewelled walking stick, and % jewelled scent bottle respectively. TiHAitv, Jane Si The Koyal Party arrived In Tiraarn at 12 50 and wet® received by the Mayor Mr Charles N Macintosh and Mm Maelntosli. The gicl dazes of the three State school presented bonqaets and MUw Naomi Guinnees presented the Doke with a bnbton-hole. The school children i»Df the National Anthem and there was much enthusiasm The Royal Party stayed to lunch _ ■ ■■

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