THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains cave Aabburton daily for— CHRISTOHUROH-at 720 am, 11am 3.15 p m, 7 5 p m (express) TIMARU-a 10.55 am, 3.50 pm DUNEDIN—at 12 54 pm (express) SPRINGBURN-ab 4,25 p m Trains arrive daUy at Ashburton from— CHKISTOHUROH—at 10.45 »m, 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm TIMARU—at 10.35 am,255 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 pm (express) SPRINQBURN-at 9.45 a m

EPHEMERIS

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Phases of Moon for May

Mail Notices

Mails does for the following places aa under, subject to the necessary oUerattone ? WEDNESDAY. May 8 Far Northern Ports and Weatporfc, per Bliogamite, at 6.30 p m THURSDAY, MAY 9 , For Northern Porte and Waßtport, per! Tarawera. at 6.30 p m For Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Untied j Kingdom, specially addressed aorreipotadenct only, at 6 30 p m FRIDAY, MAY 10 For Samoa,Hawaii,Phi!ippln«», Japan, also United Stated, Canada, etc, United KJag dam, and Continent, of Europe, via San Franoisoo (due London Jmua 9th) f al o > Australian Colonies (due Sydney May 16th), and South Africa, pec Mocowai. at 6 30 pn

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1901.

The application from the Timaru Garrison Band, which was dealt with nt the annual meeting c£ the Ashbur ton Riflos, held last evening, again suggests a question which has been frequently asked lately, which is :— Why do not the local volunteer corps support a garrison band of their own ? There is evidently no lack of martial spirit m this county; the number of Ashburton boys who have gone to the front and tho existence of three good companies of volunteers proves that Neither is there a deficiency of musical talent m this town to form a competent band. The fact that its spite of adverse circumstftticrs, and if we may be ex cused for speaking plainly—general mismanagement, an rxcellent Ash barton band existed for many years, which contained some really good musicians. We Ifarn that it event ually broke up owing to want of funds. Soraft of its mf inbers are still rather sote on whatthey call the negleci of the public, but we have already pointed out that the methods of the late band were not calculated to command sup port, and we need say oo more on that hfad. What we desire to point out is tfeafc we ought to be able to maintain one band, at least, m this district, and as it has been found impossible to carry one on under the old lines, the volun teer companies might with advantage, take the matter up, and combine to support a garrson band. We believe that Buch a scheme would meet with general approval, and if the three corps m the district were 'o move m this direction, we have not the least doubt; that the public would afford generous help. There are places much smaller than Ashburton m New Zea land that can support an efficient band, and it would not be creditable to the public spirit of the town and county, if we should show show ourselves unable to keep pace with the times iv this matter. We think that it would be well for the various volunteer com panies to consider the question of es tablishing a ganison band as soon as possible, and we may safely promise them the hearty good will of the public, and a fair measure of pecuniary sap port.

Local and General.

Di'-TOiOD Ordmr—Th« officer! »nd men of th« Volunteers are requested to appear m uniform at the Social to be given to the Contingents on the 16th inst, abTimarn. The Inward Mails—A Homolmail arrived by the express from the south last night. The Frisco mail is exp-otad to arrive by the first train from the north to morrow. Hcckey—lb ooasequence of the expected j arrival of the troops to.morrow afternoon, at 4 pm, pay will commence at 2 p m sharp. AH players are requested to attend, m view of the malob to be played on Victoria Day. j The Honey Industry.—A shipment of honey recently m*de by a Poverty B*y settler realised £42 10s per ton m the Lot- ] don market. The settler m creation has been obtaining an average yield of 901 b honey per hive during the season. The Tientsin Siding Incident— An explanation of the Anglo Russian dispute over the Tientsin Siding bb made by Lard L^nsdowne, the Secretary for Foreign Bfljaira m the House o! Lords will be found on our fourth page. Victobia's Emblem—We desire to aek; nowledge the receipt of a oopy of a piece of j muaie entitled 'Victoria's Emblem 1 from the publishers Messrs Franoie, Day, and Hunter, London* The words and music are by Felix MoGleunon, FooTBALL—The following will represent the Winohraore Glub m their match against Springburri on Saturday t Johnston, Huston, Eobertaon (2), Biand (2), Baker, Lusk, Hepburn, Lemon (2), Ryan. Green, and two others. Emergencies—R Johnston, Powell, McKay. | Happy though Mabried-With Book Gift Tea a lady, who bad bought 61bs, re ceived aoopy of Mrs Beeton's work on cookery end faou' ehold management which enabled her to Control her home, that she attained to that much to be desired condition—Happy though Married, Messrs John Orr &Oo are agents for Book Gif • Tea, i Garrison Baud.—-At the annual meeting of the rifles last evening a letter was read from the South Cantorbury garrison band asking for a donation m aid of its funds. It was pointed out) that thia band had when at camp astisted bo make the time pleasant:. It was also mentioned that t> visit to this town might be obtaicaJ ; tho bindfco arrivt on c Saturday evening, play the local com panies to a church parade on Sunday and give a sacred concert 3a the afternoon. Eventually a grant of £2 2s was made, A GON £00IDB»T.--On Satursday evening about ? o'clock (says the Timaru Herald) Mr J MoVey, of Albury, was reaching for some thing on the wall m his house when he knocked down a loaded muzzle loading gnu, Thia went off, and the contents shattered j MoVeys ankie. He was treated by Dv ] Uornibrook, and was then brought into Timaru by Messrs A S Smith and W Brad dick, reaching town about 5 a m on Sunday The sufferer was fcakr-n to the hospital, and attended to by Drs Munro and Beid, who amputated the foot, and the patient is pro. gresiing m favourably as oan be expected,

Thh Reception rr Troopbrs—A cotics, to returned troopers d.L-,d leLtiveeof troopers now afc (he front, appears m our advertising columns The Maxobal iNSTALLATioN—The instal lation of Mr VV H Culling aa Mayor of Ashburton for the ensuing term will take place m the Municipal Cuamfeeiß tonight, at 7.30 VotUNTGBK The Ashbarton Mounted Rifles are notified to fall m ab 2 p m on Friday, at the Ashburcon Drill Shed. Wbatheb Report — Captain Edwin reports :— Moderate westerly winds ; glasß rise expect frost to* night. A Handsome & or—Mr Carnegie has cele brated hie raiiramfl: % from ac iva business by giving (our million dollars for the endow ment of a fond for superannuated and disabled employee* of the Carnegie Steel Works, * pension fund for deserving work men, and a widowa' and orphans' fund. Mount S©mbbs Boad Board—The following have been elected members of , the Mount Sonaers Road Board:—J A Carney HT Chapman, James Harrison. E Herring, WHitohell. Lieutenant Lindsay—Mr W S Lind say, of Timara, received a cablegram on Saturday from the Military Secretary, London, stating that Lieutenant Lindsay had received a slight) gnnshob wound m 1 the kg at Wahock on April 26 laat. New ywEBiNABT SoaaEON—Mr Kerrigan the newly appointed Veterinary Surgeon at the Fairfleld Works, has arrived, and will oommenoe hie duties m a few days. Mr Kerrigan, ia on a o l.tbe number recently appointed m the old country Thk Communion Cvp —At a communion ■trvlce m a Duofermliue church, So >tlacd, reoently a gentU man produced a teaspoon from hie pocket when the cup was passed to him and took a spoon al of the wine. la another church m the same town, a young lady's method of partaking of the wine was to dip A sugar loaf ialt the oup* Thh Fourth and Fifth Contingent -A letter from a troop* on board the Gulf of Taranto now on her way to South Africa states that the (fficers of the troopship say the vessel has been chartered to bring back the Fourth and Fifth New Zealand Contin gents: If this be so we may expect them m about six weeks Shooting on Lake Ellksmbre — A i party from Lyttelton, with three guns, ' secured 85 wild duoka on Lake Ellesmere ! last week. They complain that a number of the birds they shot were picked up by men who " patrol" the lake m email boats, and themselves do no shooting. The Half Hoiida* — A notification appears m another column, that the Aahburton Retailers Association intend, to observe the statutory half holiday on Thursday aauarjftl. Retailers are however invited to close their places of business on Friday, at $ pm, should it be finally decided that the returned troopers will 1c m Ashburton on that day Coursing — The coursing meeting to morrow, on the Tinwaid Race course, promises to be a great muooeßS, if the weather Bhould be favorablei There are competitors from Napier, Oanmru Ohriat'church, Timaru, and Akaroa, besides a fair number of looal dogß Amongst the visitors are Emparor, aaid to be the fastest dog m New Zealand; 'Hector McDonald,' who baa won some hundreds m stakes m tho North Inland plumptons; Secrecy, Dingo, Advance, I ex, Malcie, Cole/ Chatminp; May, and others that perfoimed well at »he late meeting at Timaru The draw will tke place tbi3 evening at the Commercial Hotel at Bo'o'ock. The coursing commences at 1 o'olook. A djag will leave the Somerseo corner shortly after 12 30 tr.monow A Federal Issue—Tho Review of Reviews for April is an exc< ptionally up to date numter. 16 may be teimed'A Federal li-sne 'as it> coa a:m greetings from many lands to Federated Australia. The greetings take the form of personal massages of goodwill and counsel to the Australian Commonwealth by all aorta of notabilities m the world of politics, jourcalisro, and diplomacy, famous writers, noted soldiers and learned d vines These messages are reproduced m the handwriting of the sender whose photogrtM h ia &ls» given, and c>n srquendy a most interesting and valuable c.illentio.n is the result;. The proprietors Bhould reap a clue reward for their enter* prise * Presentation— & t the coKclusion of the meeti g of the Rifles lapt evenirg, Captain Dolman, on bshalf of rhe com" peti'ion s-quad that visited Dunedin, prey sent ed Sergeant H Bnker with a set of ciatd biar pipes, the gift of the squad, m rf cognition of his terviccs towards the f quad Captain Dolman stated that during a recent visit to Dunedin he stayed at the same hotel an did ihn eqnad at Christmas, | and on enquiring, was pleased to hear, I that the men had conducted themselves as true soldiers, which testimony should be 1 appreciated by Seageant Baker and the men* [Sergeant Baker suitably responded. iINWALD FOHOOL COMMITTEE.—The mon ! thly meeting of the Tinwald school com | tnittee was held on Tueed y last. Present— Messrs Clothier (chairman), S Giles, C Haw kins, Hampton, and J Fergie. The masters report was read as follows : The present roll number is 142, and tho average at ten d.noe for the past four weeks 116. I wish to call your attention to the cords and blinds m the large room, and it is to be regretted that the truant) officer ia unable to make monthly visits. It was decided that the visiting committee see to the blinds and that the Secretary write to the Board, aßkiDg thsm to tend down the truant ofioer month* | Jy. In the event of an excursion to Christ 1 church, ft Duke of Yorks visit, the arrange menUto b« left m the. hands of the chairman The amount of £1 13s 4d.was passed for payment and the meeting then adjourned, ( j Aw Interesting Sporhng Case ~A ! warrant ha* been issued against a pro minenfc Wellington citizen under extra : ordinary circumstances. It appears that at a recent Sou'h Island race meeting the individual referred to arranged wii ha tele' j graph counter clerk at the race course to get the better of Faternon Bros, the, Wellington bookmakers. The modus operandl was alleged to have been that after a race the individual m question would rush to the telegraph office with a betting telegram which the operates was to ante'Jme, it being known as the rale of Paterson Broa. to pay out on telegraph bets ma^e before the race started. |*) is understood the counter clerk revealed the whole circumstances, and Mr Stringer of Christchorch, has the case m hand. Strenuous bot unavailing attempts were made to square matters up at this end, bttb the arreat is expeoted to be made today. Teomobb School Oommiotiee — The usu^l monthly meeting of the Dromore j School Committee was held on Monday ■ evening. The following members were ' present : — Messrs Allen (ohairmah), Wilson, Syme, Hanrahan, T Blackburn Clarke and J Blackburn* The master's report showed the roll number to be fifty four, and stated that the attendance since the beginning of the quarter had been a great improvement on that of the preceding quarter A satisfactory inspec* tlon report on the school was received from the Board of Education The Com mitteo decided to ask the Board to send up the Clerk of Works with a view to having certain alterations made m the interior of the schoolroom. It was also decided to have more stringent regulations made with regard to the caretaklng of the school and the master was requested to report to the commit tee if the caretaker's duties were not carried out m strict accordonce with the specification After passing several amounts for payment, the meeting adjourned CONSULTING OP I KHAN Mr Ernest M Sandstein, DBOAI.FR MO, who has lately returned after six years' special study m England and Con tinent, may be consulted on all cages of defective eyesight. Daylight not necetsary artificial light being used. Doctors' pre Eoriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Con 'alting rooms, Oashel Street W., over M eandetein, jeweller, ChriatchurpK 9,t0 II j fco4daily '

Sporting.

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB

Acceptances for all handicaps, and entries for the Ligmhor Plate, for the firot day of the Autumn Meeting of the Ashburton County Racing Club close on Friday evening next, at 9 o'clock.

The Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club on Tuesday dealt with tho appeal of M Hobba Bgair sfc the decision of the South Canterbury Jockey Ciub m dirqualifying BeßKoin, the winner of the South Canterbury Jockey Club's Handicap, on the ground of crossing and obstructing Tziri'sa, The appeal was dismissed. An appeal by L Hewitt, the rider of Benzoin, and who was difqualified for aix months for alleged foul riding, was also dismissed

A well attended meeting of the Winslow j Sports and Racing Club committee was hetd yesterday At the Winnlow hotel, when the officers and assistants for carrying out the annual meeting on Friday, May 24th, (Queen's Birthday) were appointed and a lob of routine business dealt with. It will be noticed by advertisement that through the kindness of Captain Buckley an exhibi tion will be given during the day by oompe' titora of his Mounted Corps for the Lloyd Lyndsay competition; Several valuable donations were forwarded for the clubs assistance which w«re received with vooifer* ous applause. A vot& of thanks to the chair terminated a most enthusiastic meeting.

Ashburton Rifle Volunteers.

ANNUAL MEETING.

After the parade of the Ashburton R flea last evening, the annnal meeting of that corps was held m the orderly room. Captain Dolman occupied the chair. Lieutenant* Hayes and Ciarke were also present. Oaptain Dolman said he was m ft position to congratulate the Company on its strength, and effioieny for its twenty-second anniver sary. The Third Contingent, m which Can terbury was mainly interested, had that day returned, and they would shortly be called upon to welcome comrades, and the old | battalion, M*-jor Jowsey. During the year i Her Gracioua Majesty Queen Viotoria had died, which all volunteers deplored. They would shortly be called upon to welcome the Heir Apparent, the Duke of York. Referring to the various competitions during ! the year, the corps had, although nob so successful as m former years, every reason Ito be satisfied. The team sent to Dunedin for the military tournament had met the pick of the South Inland. Referring to financial matters, the corps would during the year, have, m accordance with order, to refit with kharki, and also procure over coats, which would mean a fairly heavy expenditure, but altogether the prospects were healthy, The treasurer, Lieutenant Hayes, read the annual balance sheet, which showed the Company to be m a sound financial position. Lieutenant Clarke asked if there had been any meeting of the Finance Committee during the past year, m accordance with regulations, and asked who controlled the finance of the Company. He did cot wish to infer that the funds of the corps had been wrongly used, but the tioaocial affairs were not being administered m a businesslike .manner. He quoted tha regulations m support of his contention. Color Sergeant McDonald explained why the Finance Committee had not met. Infor mal meetiogs only had been hold. The committee were content with the way the captain conducted the fieanoial matters, and thought the company had every confidence m his actions. Lieutenant Clarke explains! it was not a question of action, bub one of regulation for the safeguard of the corps, Lieutenant Hayes said that during the year only the usual current accounts 'bad been dealt with The balance sheet w&t* subject to the Government auditor's approval, adopted. BHOOTIN* Corporal Bakar, the chairman of the Shooting Committee, stated that the men complained of the great inconvenience sof" fered m crossing the river on foot, and, if an express was engaged they had to pay out of their own pockets. The targeos were out of date. After a visit to the Cashmere range he waa satisfied that canvas targets were a great improvement, and the incoming committee should endeavour to obtain them, also a foot bridge across the river. Last year £5 had been voted the Shooting Committee, but the money had nob reached them. It transpired that the £5 granted had b en handed to a non com as far back as Ode ber'jbufc through a misunde:standing bad not reached-the propersource, and inconsequence of this the vote had been allowed to lapse. Several members urged better inducement being offered them to improve their shooting. The following were elected a Shooting Committee s—Sergeanta WillersardHefforr?, Corporali Baker and Leltcb, Lance Corporal Mlnnis, Privates Potter and Hodgson OR»BSLT BOOH A disoussion took place re the manner In which the orderly room had been kept It was decided that m future the senior member present should be m charge of the room FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finsnoe Committee of last year was reflected SUBSIDIES Votes were granted ai follows —£10 to the Shoothg Committee ; £2 2s each to the Secretary, Auditors, and South Canterbury Garrison Band RECEPTION OF TROOPERS It was resolved to assist at the reception of the returned troopers on Friday next j THB BOYAL VIBIT j Thoes members who can attend camp at] Otmstohurch during the Royal visit, are requested to notify their section commanders at once j DEPUTATION j A deputation was appointed co wait on the County Counoil, re footbridge across the river Votes of thanks to tho outgoing officers concluded the meeting

The Coal Tax.

PASSED BY THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph London, May 7 In the House of Commons the Coal Tax was carried by 353 votes to 227- Many miners are opposed to a general strike against the tax A conference of miners' representatives deMdes the matter today,. The French Transatlantic Steamship Company has ordered 120,000 tons of Welsh coal, undertaking to bear the tax.

Crimes in China.

Uuited Press Association—By Eloctrlo Telegraph—Copyright

London, May 0 Two Germans patrolling Pao--ting-fa, m December last, unprovokedly mur dered two Chinese. The Germans were court martial led, and sentenced to death, and are now awaiting the Kaiser's decision m regard to the sentence. Daring a fracas amongst European soldiers at Taku a German soldier shot dead a Russian naval Lieutenant, who had attacked him with a dagger.

News in Brief

Mr J T Doherty, of Highbank, advertises m another oolumn for information re two draught horses strayed from his farm—one dark bay mare and one bay gelding, both shod all round, with no covers on.

Rifle Clubs

Rales for the formation of" Rifles Clubs" are published m a Gazette of April 25th. The minimum is fixed at 15 members. Only ex volunteers of not less than three years service and cot leeg than 30 years of age will be allowed to become a member of a rifle club established within five miles of the headquarters of any volunteer corps, Beyond five miles, any person over IS may be a member. Each club must appoint a captain. There must be four quarterly drills, and every member roußt attend two, of which one ie to be the last m the year, the Govern" meat inspection parade. Any mem ber failing to attend the required number of drills will b" penalised through the free ammunition rale, Each member of an ex volunteer club will be allowed 100 rounds of free ammunition for practice or for club matches, and each efficient; member of both kinds of clubs 100 rounds after the first year. After one years ser vice, any member of a rifle club who is unable to make fourteen points out of seventeen rounds at 500 yards at a second class target snail not be entitled of free ammunition and other rifle club privileges. The Defence Department will supply ammunition at cost price and aa soon as arms are available will Undertake to supply rifle clubs with *03 rifles at 2Q per cent under cost price | one half the cost of the rife to be paid on receipt of the arm, and (the balance within twelve months from the date of receipt. The per sonal guarantee of the captain and members to be given for payment for the arm. The arms to remain Government property till paid for. [The Government may, at the request of the club.B, lay down & stan dard uniform for clnbs, not to exceed j £2, each member to pay fur his own. Free railway passes will be given for shooting matches, and tbe Government will provide £200 for prizes m each Volunteer district, the matches to be open to all comera—Permanent Artill ery, "Volunteers, rifle cluba, and citia en«,

Magisterial

ASH BURTON WEDNESDAY,

(Before Messrs D Thomas and T E Upton, Justices.) Dbunkenness—A first < ffender wu fined 20) for^drunkenness. Allegbd Assault—T N Grange, proprie tor of the Commercial Hotel, was oharged with assaulting Mark Vernon, at the Hotel on Friday, 3cd insfc. Mr Putneil appeared for oomptaitmnt, Mr Grange stated that he admitted the charge as read, but pleaded provocation. Vernon had gone to the private Hospital on account of illness, after working 12 days, and although he had no advioe from him personally he was informed complainant did not return to his work. On the latter cbimmsi a month's wages, including tbj time ha was ill, and also giving him insoleaoe, he admitted that he bad put him out of the Hotel. Mark Vernon gaye evidence to the ffifcot that he had recently been ordered to Mrs Maokays private Hospital, and bis doctor had advised him not to resume woik for a month. On aßking Mr Crarge for hit cheque, it was declined, and he was ordered oat of the office. Subsequently, he was tendered a cheque for £3, which he wm told was fii more than was due, fcit on torn* pUinant replying it w«s £i less than he was entitled to, Mr Grange poshed aim violently out of ths hotel, and across the footpath, fall head striking on the door way* H Berti, waiter, and Miss Clark, barmaid, gave evidence, confirming that) of com« platnaqt. Mrs E Mackay, proprietor of the Aehbur ton Private Hospital, stated Ihab Vernon, who was under her charge, returned to the hospital on the day of the assault with his complaint aggravated by the injury he had received*! The Uencb considered that Mr Grange should have apologised to complainant, as requested. Asking for wages nob due generally annoyed a person, but they had no hesitation m saying an unprovoked assaults had been made, and a fine of 40a and costs would be inflicted.

Mount Hutt Road District

The first meeting of the new Mount Hotb Road Board was held on Monday. The clwk took the chair, and an Returning Officer notified that) Messrs A T Bent, F J Million, W Morgan, D McLean, and H Ward were elected members of the Board. All were present, and Mr Morgan waa re-elected chairman for the year, Mr Q Harper wrote In reply to the Board re shingle fan ab the mouth of the Dry Creek, asking for further information.—lt wsb decided that membeie of the Board ahould meat on the ground en Monday, Jane 3rd, and inspect it before replying. It was also decided that members should meet at Mr Mcllraith'e on Monday, M»y 20tb, to arrange for a ehiogle pic. The Minister of Lands wrote m reply to tho Board re colleciion of rates on Govern ment seotiong, and drawing the Board's attention to Section 124, par. 3 of the Laod A ot, 1992.— It was decided to put this section m force The Minister of Eai'ways wrote m reply to a petition from residents for improve menta to the railway station, Metbven, thafc the matter would be considered. The Olerk was instructed to write to Mr Hardy, thanking him for his assistance io 1 the above matters. I The Clerk was instructed to make enquir ies horn the Kabpoi Board re stone breaking machinery, and the South Rakaia Board re roller. Messrs Morgan and Dent were elected by b»llot to retire at the end of the first years Accounts amounting to £86 12s 4d were passed for payment. MEETING OB BATEPayEBS The annual meeting of ratepayers held the same day at noon, was adjourned to 2 pm, when a bare quorom was present. The statement of accounts showed the expenditure on the general fund to bava been £1275 5a sd, on the land fund nil, ointraotor's deposit account £4 sa, Cemetery Board|£2 7s 6d, Receipts, balance of genera? fund £1252 15s 7d, land fund £83 16» sd, contractors deposit £4 S«, Cemetery Board £24 13s sd. The statement was adopted subject to andit.

The 3rd shipment) of the sew washing machine which it selling go freely has bow arrived and may be inspected atjhe DI O'i local branch m Tailored Street. The fol* 'owing Is one of many testimonials now coming m from bhia district. Dear Sin— I have given your patent washing maohine a I torough trial and am very pleated to My that ib has given me entire satisfaction. To give one instance of its rapidity as a washer I might cay that I commenced work at five minutes past eight this morning and by half past nine I had not fewer than fiva dozen dothea on the line. In the ordinary way it would take me four to five hours to do tht same number. Yours truly Mrs Moriarty. Cox Street Ashbarton. 30 401

THE LATEST

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Preßß Association—-By Electric Telegraph— Copyright

(Received May 8, 9 7 a m) Lon»on, Miy 7 Io tha Commons Lord Oraobourns stated that Priaoe Tuan was undergoing perpetual i;npri»otimeij{, m Turkestan: Obina had given a pledge that) there ihoald be no commutation ol: the sentence. Tang' fhsiacg has been banished to Ktasu, where ho m awaiting farther puHishmei.t.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Preßs Assoniation-—by Elnctrlo Telegraph—Copyright;

Received May 8, 9 7 a m London, May 7 The 'Times' states t at many British soldiers m j-'outh Africa, more especially the Mounted Infantry have grown stale and require rest and that fresh men be indiepens' able m order to finish war by the end of August Fifteen thousand troops stationed between Rotnatipoorb and Pretoria, find a difficulty m protecting the railway The St James Gazette te eohos' The Times' statement that England, is making |nad« quate efiorts to end the war. (The Pall Hall Gazetie expresses a similar view

The Royal Visit

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright,

(Received Wakapuaka May 8, 921 ft m This office 1040 am Sydney, May t The women of Sydaey are collecting foods to present the Duohesß of York with a mirror frame mounted with gold with her monogram io Australian jewels. The Secretary of the Citizens Committee says !h*b although the decorations m the streets may pot be on such a bqalo ef BpleDflour aa m Melbourne, for beautiful oompluteneofi »nd harmony, (huy will be far ahead of anythiug previously seen m An« tralia. Melboxjkne, May 10 Apprtximate returns of railway traffic on Moiv'ay show that 400.000 pasßers;ej»' were carried, and n arly 70Q.000 people mast have we'ootn d Royalty. Ihe oake i cjaite delighted with the magnificent; p« K eaDt which he said was equal if nn t better thati .•Dyeing of ihe kind feat bejjad

The New Governor of Tasmania

Ufcited Prc»B A^s.ciation - Bj Eleotric 3 elegraph-~Cot,yrigh t HOBAET, May 7 Mr Chamberlain has advised the Govern ment that Sir Arthur Elibauk Ravelook, lately Governor of M&drae, has been ap pointed Governor of Taumaniai Londok. May 7 Pir AHhur Havebck's Tasmania* »p. pom meat is confirmed. It was B';&ted a few weeks ago that Sir Arthur Havelock had been uppeintrd Governor of Victoria,

The Royal Visit.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

fciDHif, May 7 The preparations for the decorations of the streets lor the Royal visit are beioj; pushed on. (The Government Bectiona are well m hand, and the various Citiswnfi', Committees are working vigorously. Money is being subscribed freely Mblbouerb, May 1 The proceedings yesterday were reported by an army of journalists from all parts of Australia and Great Britain/ In the English oinbingenfc were Mr Vincent nt the limes, Mr E T Knight of " Where ODhroe Empires Meed,' fame, npral tenting ihe Mernm£ Post, Mr Maxwr 11, of the Standard, Mr Le Sage, of the Daily lelegtaph, Mr H W»tiOD, of Renter's Agency, Mr: Soot Oranatoß, of the Central News, Mr Pears, artist, of the Sphere, aDri a number of journalists repretentiDg New Zealand, also witnessed the great pageant. The first carriage m the procession wan occupied by Lady Mary Lygou, ie Hob Mrs Derek Keppel. Sir John At.derion, representing the Colonial Offioe, and Sir Donald Wallace, Assistant Private Secretary | The occupants of the second carriage were Captain his Serene Highness Prince Alex under of Teck, Lady Katherine Coke, Major J H Bor, Commander Sir Charles Gust, ][n theitbird carriage were Lieutenant Colonel Bir Arthur Bigge, the Hon Derek Keppel, Commander Godfrey Fanssebt, Lieutenant Colonel Byron (Queensland). In the State oatriage weie the Duke and Uuoheus of Cornwall and Lord Wenlook. After the pageant concluded the Royal carriage entered Government Grounds, preceded by M*jor General French, Major General Downes, Brigadier General Gordon, Colonel Finn, and Colonel Penton, the Colonel Commandants, The party was received on the steps of Government House by Lord Hopetoun. The Duke inspected his Guard of Honour, and each of the military commandants was presented to> him. A woman, returning from viewing the illuminations was crushed to death between the railway platform and a oarriage* So far, this is the only fatality reported. Three thousand six hundred people at* tended the Royal levee ab Government House. The citizens were received m the ballroom. After the members of Federal and State Ministries came judges, heads of the churches, and a large number of high officials. The ■scene was brilliant) and animated.theoolour of the uniforms lighting up the sombre black of ordinary oitiz«ns' garb The arrival of the Duke m the ball room was heralded by the clacking Bwords of his military staff. His Royal Highness was accompanied by bis suite, and Lord Laming* ton, Governor of Queensland, and the Lieutenant Governor of Victoria wera m attendance; The Duke was loved on to the dais with Prince Alexander of Teck on his left, and the Governor General on his rights The shaking bauds with every one of the visitors was a great ordeal In the afternoon the Royal labours were continued. Forty seven addresses were presented from various public bodies, That from bhe Corporation of Melbourne wae very handsome, and was contained m a beautiful silver casket with god mountings Though practically an off day, a great stream of people pouted through the streets, and witnessed the stockmen's proceesiona. About a hundred mounted men, attired m red and black striped shirts and moleskins, and twirling stockwhips, careered through the main streets Ihe next item m the clay's amusement took the shape of two enormouß dragons, which wriggled their length down the streets, with Chinese musicians keeping up a fearful din with instruments doar to and only uuderatood by Chinese. The bearers had a hard time keeping their dragons within bounds, each gust of wind making them writhe m a lifelike and unexpected manner Tonifeht a bril'iant cocversßKione was held m thr Exhibition Building, which was finely illuminated. The Royalties were not present at this function, which w»s given by the the State of Victoria It m uncertain whether Mr F C Mason, the Vicorian Speaker will be able to visit New Zealand, but he hopes to make arranpetnen's to do so A fine spec'acle, witnessed by several hundred thousand people tonight, was a fire brigade torchlight; procession. O»er twelve hundred fin me' , brought from all parts of the colony, took part. The steampr firs engiaes were o'evorly rltonrarei with electric lamps, escorted by two lines of firemen oarrying white torchlights, while ab frequent intervals the streets were kept !>b!»Z3 with red, blue, and green coloured fires London, May (3 The Standard says the magnificent spontaneity of the rectptii v of the Duke and Duohess of Cornwall hag stirred the blood of Britishers The Times declares the splendid pageant compared favorably with the pomp of Roysl progresses m the Old World. What most powerfully appealed to the imagination was theJOommonwealbh spontaneously acclaiming the representatives of the Crown as the living symbols of Imperial unity Washington, May 7 The American Government has authorised Rear Admiral Psmey to proceed to Auokland from Melbourne with the cruiser Brooklyn during the Royal visit

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