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b1 1- JL_, .íM_ ..L :ll G THE WAR. DAY BY DAY. SATURDAY, Boers eechoss the ORANGE HIVER. 200 BBTURNING NOHTH. A KU&SIAN COMMANDANT KILLED. CAPE DEFENCE FORCE, GOOD RESPONSE TO THE APPEAL. l' Capetown, Friday. Oran ° hU"I.(hsd of the enerav have recroased the T> 8EJIIVE?, »RD ars returning northwards, WA J? "S'AA COMMANDANT Petrowsk Dnploov BeutERULED AT UIR eciife oa Christmas X)ay.— T Capetown, Thursday. Tileclny ;I the Transvaal have been ex, DUJJ |°§'Y S-CTIVE during the past week, MAKING P03/ A|.T!ICKS oa trains, convoys, and isolntrad rzvtii•* R"8 R:FEF °F cases the Boers wore TEONI"8.?' ^LE R:WAY8 ARS now working NI^RE VSRV Otange River Colony has been ii -I^-U TII1 e has been scarcely any tl,ng ft U A HFRE' V\ ^qi« 'y of amranaifcion var. ee?> c u r »> «•' mf' (ihisers of Che in- pr_ rs c '( t, 1 '0 ni< Toui Capetown.— ESSA^- .I.ORV .RSP J.,1. T„ Caoetow, Thursday. I^IV » U ARI(I 'r-5.1 citizens have enlisted to-day, IRN^^VFV" relied for the fores which begins NIOUNI-? IS poped fthe first batch of LAS-vi N,EN V;IH leave in THREW days' time, CEREBN8 R^1' their destinations, Worcester <VND RIVP'R'V W^1 I10'^ THO passes io the HEX \VA" U(>N "IS, and will also protect the rail IN TIF »I t'sa district;. Points of V UITA/E 11 t '• I» areas ARE occupied by British 'lnd 1'8", V: organisation is somewhat rough TJ,E and similar to that of the Boers. Qtiifo-°° D?.S T?0,1KLE IHOCH about drill or special THEY -^EIR ARMS consist of the rifle, and IS Iarry field glasses, while the baggage train '•ID ,?» civil servants, commercial travellers, THE ARTLSI»*.S forming their own companies. SIBIGUPPLV THEMSEL VES >vich horses where pos- AUTHO -!EI!KIRMFCS being Bcarce. The military EQN,VRI £ *EA >-re prepared with ail necessary »nd are ready to forward IT to the ,;«■« 900:1 as they ARE organised. SIX HAVE8?^ IIVE hundred South African irregulars of WL *eeruised during the last EI^HT weeks, TOVJ, °M have gone to the front. Capt- SOPIO*-0*8 CONTRIBUTED 2.500 icea.—Press AE- OQ WAR Special. Capetown, Friday, DAY °F 1 000 men had enlisted B? noon to- !4C(1'R KF ?R»at Office is ia dependency raising AN4 fv- °* MEN; the railways osie of 500; 100 SRISIAH Workmea's Association one of 5 _BILE other bodies also centri- REAIIV*V ^0TIR hundred mounted troops will be SOI>I»4.O AR'VANCE three day* hence.—Press As- ION "Wur Special.
MONDAY.
MONDAY. SITUATION IN CAPE COLONY. DESPATCH FROM KITCHENER. DEFENSIVE MEASURES. GREAT ACTIVITY. TH V* the f nOffice on Saturday afternoon issued the o OWing despatch from Lord Kitchener :— Q. Residency, Pretoria, Friday, 7 25 p.m. BoQr5a^011 in Colony.—The WHtern party of j seems to be making for C ilvina. injf, eatitern party appears to have broken up ATIO?KA11 PARTIES. River small body crossed the Orange I}0 ^est of Aliwal North ytr-terday. Beigt, 8 have again appeared on railway in the if T)b S^hood of Rhenoster, but it is doubtful 0 wet is With them. ij, Capetown, Saturday. Alfrg/^ier had a long conference with Sir this co ^^ner this morniag. The result of OottQ was that a special Cabinet So rL7™ immediately summoned. An Jjje announcement is expected. to taj ^0vernment has authorised the Mayor a city guard, independently of the began if .^e^ence force, and active enrolment hea^8 ttl18 morning at the Town Hall. The firms are registering their Btaffs Pd illto necessity arises, the city will be divid- MU t, J ards, and companies of the city gunrd thus a to each for night and day duty •mpIojT* ^r6e fc^e reSu^ar forces hitherto t° f,)r The Government has also resolved fi*iab £ Va. 8ecoad battalion of the Duke of th^'1'8 Volunteers for active service, lktarfc. c°tnmand of Major Goold-Adams. la 'aw shortly be proclaimed in the It district. ba,ve ^reP°>'ted that numbers of Cape Dutch <Uy8 freen moving secretly daring the pass few ^r°vioc°m Southern districts in the western ^nvaders 110l^iwar'ls» presumably to join the ^c^'esex Regiment proceeded to erg yesterday evening.—Reuter. Q0J Graaf Reinet, Friday. ^r<=nfel and Williams effected a ftHteein Middelberg, thus completely guar- Oe "g thO safety of the town. ra. Brabant is here.-Reuter. The In Graaf Reinet, Friday. ious d'r eaY appear in small numbers in var- Pered' Options but as yeb have not even tam- Both ^le railway. ^OlllQiUn>er0- an(^ a'i Middelburp, the Dutch aPpearai quiet, and seem pleased at the ui -e ^he British troops, whom the ij°r.% regard as their protectors.— ^ssociation War Special. The A Capetown, Sunday. (101() t8b draft of the troops organised for Co iQce' ^oun'ie(l Infantry section, yester? ec^ their equipment, were sent iS the eyening. Three troops, known 011 oi-»n^eru P°Hce Mounted Rilles, have 1 \?8e^ clii fl18e(^" The first company is com- pOUnted r members of the Duke's 8 of fi, Ilt?;nfcry» the second consists of mern- ?,nc^r LiPle, ^^vil Service, and the third is ij^t the rr enaQt Van Rooyen. It is expected «'etber^ptravel by special train to V/Uy 8taK -^°ad, were they will be temper- f 4fther an(i supplied with horses. J*ltl Chsof 's be despatched daily. Cap- ^^ted Bc,ef.Iua8tei' is in command of the d The first 8pllpatchedcr?pany.of ths cyclists' corps was c°Qd com t!le ^ron! yesserday, and the J^pre JJany is expectod to leave on Tues- Asaocjatio;; War Special.
,1-HE OM. THE REVENUE.
,1-HE OM. THE REVENUE. fi °Wa tha;Cft) ^^ment issued on New Year's Eve ^3o'n^ the 1 revenue fche United Kingdom ~'426i3qv2 'ast three months amounted to so taxaMAn wkich £ 2,951,333 was paid to the quart ''8^4, a accounts* This is an increase of of thft8 with the corresponding Jlinf488 ate, „Pr^i°us year. The principal items of X)u a»<j r.o-J^'000 on Customs, £ 790,000 on tha fi, o0>°00 on Property and Income-tax. baa v^,e 1aarters of the current financial ^n a net increase of £ 3,492,861.
TUESDAY.
TUESDAY. FIG 7 WITH DELAREY. BOERS DRIVEN OFF. A COMMANDANT CAPTURED, MISHAP AT LINDLEY. IS KILLED; 22 WOUNDED. The following despatch from Lord Kitch oner was i&saed from the War Oiiee yes- terday — Residency, Pretoria, Sunday. 530 p.m. Yesterday Babington engaged Delarey and Stoinkamp's commandos at Naaawpoort. The enemy were forced to retire, north-west. Our casualties not yet received, but reported slight. Boer doctor admitted 20 killed and wounded Commandant Duprez prisoner. From reports of some wounded who have arrived at Heilbron, it appears;that detachment of bodyguard, 120 strong, belonging to General C. Knox's force, came in contact with superior number dtbo enemy near LindSey. I regret to say Lieut. Colonel Laing and two officers and 15 men killed, two officers and 20 men wounded. No details have been received from General C. Ivnox of this action.
THE CAPE INVASION.
THE CAPE INVASION. BOERS NEAR RICHMOND. Richmond, Monday. Parties of Boers are appearing closer to this village from the north-east and from t-he south. The nearest—a small party—was yesterday at Oeideplafcs, 18 miles to the uouth, while a large body iF reported 24- miles to the east. A local policeman who warned farmers to briog in their horses has been caught by the Boers and held prisoner.—'Press Association War Special.
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WEDNESDAY, BOER ADVANCE IN CAPE COLONY. DE WET EXPECTED, MATERIAL SUPPORT iFEOM THE DUTCH. Piqnetiberg Road, Monday. definite news of the enemy having penetrated further south than Calvinia, though doubtless some small parties are close to this neighbourhood. The in-vadersJ are receiving all possible aid from the Dutch fanners short of active part; cipation. fior3es and food are readily placed i at their disposal, and every information is given them, accompanied by i;he platonic wishes of the Dutch for iheir success, but so far none I ot ths farmers have joined the marauders. The Boers boast that the present incur.-ion is only a big patrol preparatory to an invasion in force by De Wet. If the latter does come, there is every likelihood of the Butch joining him, provided that he is able to supply a sufficiency of arms and ammunition. There is no doubt that De Wet's influence over the whole Dutch population is enormous, and his actual presence would be bound to result in a general rising. He is considered by his kinsisen the Napoleon of the war, and they have unbounded faith in his ability to bring the struggle to a successful conclusion even now. At present the invaders will advance only so long as their progress is unopposed, and will return moment a suffi- cient force bars the road. The Capetown Cycle Corps and the Western Province Mounted Rifles, two of the volunteer corps raised in answer to the late call to arms, have detrained here and proceeded west. Lieut. Colonel Henniker, commanding the 2nd Bat talion Coldstream Guards, is holding a long line, including farms, on the Nieuwveld Range, the Komsberg, and the ranges south of Sutherland, with a mixed column. The enemy, however, seem to be moving due west from Fraserburg. Several prominent Dutchmen, including Mr. Van Zyl (member of the Cape House of As- sembly), have gone to Capetown. The situation threatens to be distinctly grave unless mounted reinforcements arrive in time -to patrol the disaffected districts in strength and push back the invaders. It would appear injudicious in the extreme to trust to the loyalty of the Dutch unsupported by a show of force, although it is true that the more edu- cated people realise the hopelessness of the struggle, and possess no illusions as to the severity of the punishment which will be meted out to rebels hereafter.-Press AssociationWar Special.
THURSDAY.
THURSDAY. THE INVASION OF CAPE COLONY. CYCLIST CORPS IN ACTION. 3 KILLED 23 WOUNDED. A DASH FOR A PASS. ENEMY REPULSED. I Capetowns Tuesday. I News has arrived at the cyclists' headquar- ters to the effect that the first corps of 50 cyclists, who left here on Saturday, occupied Pickaneers Kloof on Sunday, and engaged the advanced body of the Boers on the same after- noon. The enemy were repulsed, and are now camping on the other side of the pass. It is unofficially stated that the casualties were three cyclists killed, and eight wounded. -Reuter( Capetown, Tuesday (later). Later reports from Pickaneers Kloof state that three cyclists have been killed and 23 wounded. The latter include Mr. Rose, the captain of the corps. It appears that the cyclists made a dash to get possession of the pass before the Boers. The enemy attempted to intercept them, and a running fight ensued. The cyclists succeeded in seizing the pass, and are now holding it.—Rmter, Capetown, Tuesday, 4 p.m. Advance scouts of the invaders are reported to be 20 miles from Piquetberg viil-,ige.- Reuter.
BOERS NEAR KIMBERLEY.
BOERS NEAR KIMBERLEY. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES. Cradock, Tuesday. The country around Kimberley is being cleared of people, Ii-Ie stock, and foodstuffs, the women and children being brought in by wag- gon and rail. On Friday night, a commando of about 150 Boers vioited De Beers' farm at Benhaudheidfontc in, seven miles from Kimber- ley, and looted a number of cattle from a kraal which was guarded by Yeomanry. It is reported at Kimberley that the inhabi- tants of Vryhurg who cannot supply themselves with two months' provisions are to be brought south. All the men on the railway staff at Kinshorley have been formed into a railway gll\rd. As regards the situation in the centre of Cape Colony, lour columns are operating from MiddJebnrg. Trains from the west and north are still detrained en route in order that they may travel in daylight over parts of the line which are considered dangerous. A lew yotng Dufcchmea here have enlisted in Brahant'A Horse. — Press Association War Special.
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"A-mo-- W O M E N S CHAT. -r- The even t øf the New Year lns been the homecoming of Lord Koherts, and the en- thusiastic welcome accorded to him is, of course, only the prelude to a long list of banquets and other fetes in his honour. It was always thought that the Queen would confer ,iOdit: O!lal honours upon the distinguished Field Manhll and the announcement that he is to have an Earldom, and the Order of the Garter, will give greht satisfaction. The only cause for rep.re is, that the anxiety with regard to the situation in South Africa should somewhat overshadow these celebrations, and Lord Ro- berts evidently felt as much in referring to the absence ot so many of his comrades, who are still confronted with all the trials and hardships of the weary stages of the war. -0- The Queen has instituted several new Orders during her long reign, and there is to be a new Order of Knighthood to commemorate tha ter- mination of the war in fcionth Africa. The Order of the Bath, as at present constituted, was revived for very similar reasons in 1815, after the termination of the long struggle with France. The Order of the Bath wan, however, ofginally instituted in the year 1399, and it ranks next in importance to the three great Orders of the barter, the Thistle, and St. Patrick. The Order of i St. Michael and St. George' dates from 1818. -0- Among those created by Her Majesty are the C Star of izin 1831, and two other Indian Orders, in connection with the Queen's assump- tion of the title of Empress of India. In addi- tion, there is the Order of 5 St. John of Jeru- F which was revived in 1888, and the Royal Victoria Order, instituted in 1S98. Then, apart from knighthoods, there is the I Roy,.il Red Cross for nursing the sick, and the much coveted Victoria, Cross, which was first be- stowed in 1S56, also the Distinguished Service Order, beside two or three other Army and Navy decorafcions. — O— The New Year brings, unfortunately, no slackening in the need for charitable help for the families of those who are still fighting for their country in South Africa. It might indeed be said that help is more urgently needed than ever, seeing that it is upon the wives and children that the burden of the pro- longation of the war most heavily falls As time goes on, the absence of the breadwinner means more and more straitened circumstances for those left behind, and it is a sorry encour- agement for the war-worn soldier to know that ,i; "n his OWN hardships are not the only sacrifice he is-called upon to make. It is therefore to be hoped that there will be a generous response to the Princess of Wales' fresh appeal, on behalf of the Soldiers and Sai'lors' Families Associa- tion. There are a very large number of soldiers' I families requiring assi tance, in consequence of TNI3 prolongation of the war, and something like £ 50,000 is required per month, to tide over the emergency, and prevent many homes from being broken up. —0— With the advent of 1901, quite a number of people have been discovered who have lived in three centuries. Among them is the Dowager Lady Carew, who resides at Woodstown, in the county of Waterford, and who was born at Holyhead in 1798. Her family had crossed the Channel in consequence of the troublous times which then existed in Ireland. It is, however, cot the fact, as several announcements have made it appear, that Lady Carew was present at the Waterloo Ball' at Brussels. This was true of the late Lady Louisa Tighe, who died only a short time ago, and with whom Lady Carew has evidently been confused. —0— The number of Society weddings arranged to take place this side of May is almost unprece- dented, and what with these and the early Drawing Rooms, dressmakers scarcely know which way to turn. Two well known builder-s of gowns have refused to accept any further orders until the end of March, a state of affairs likely to harass not a few of their customers. With regard to the wedding dress, many fashionable brides nowadays simply hire this. It is made and fitted to order, and after the ceremony, carefully packed, and sent back to the dressmaker. The grown is then altered somewhat, so that recognition is impossible, and presented to a customer of lesser light and leading, as a misfit, and therefore a bargain. The figure for hiring' a wedding gown varies according to the value of the C creation,' but is usually about one-fourth of what it would be if bought outright. —0— At St. George's, Hanover Square (London), something like torty or fifty weddings are to take place during the next two or three months. Such is the superstition regarding the ill luck of a Friday marriage, that there has been no wedding at this fashionable church on that day for 25 years, but this record was broken last week in the case of the marriage of Miss Maud Cassel, with Mr. Wilfred Askley, and there will, no doubt, be much shaking of heads over the event. The general haste to be united in the bonds of matrimony seems to have exten- ded to all classes. To the poorer people who cannot afford much time or money, even to get married, Christmas always presents a favour able opportunity. It is the one season of the year which brings holiday to all, and at more than one church in London on Christmas Day couples were married in batches, so great was the pressure upon the offices of the clergy. —0— So many women use their bicycle when going chopping that it is as well to bear in mind that tradesmen are not responsible if the machine is stolen while the customer is making her pur- chases. Such a case was tried the other day in one of the London courts, and decided against the claimant. She had left her bicycle at the kerb, as she imagined, in charge of the atten- dant belonging to the establishment, When she returned, it was missing, and a claim was made against the shopkeeper, on the ground of negligence. This was disputed, and it was shown that the attendant's business was to open carriage doors, or call cabs, and hand out parcels from the shop door. He had no autho- rity to look after bicycles, and it would seem that all one can do is to trust to chance, when taking one's bicycle on a shopping tour. -0- The January STALES are in full swing, and S bargain hunters' are once more thoroughly hu ENJOYING themselves. Generally speaking, skirts are being offered at ridiculously low prices, but would-be purchasers should beware of bar- gains' of this description. These particular garments are nearly all of the cut that fits tightly over the hips, and this style is doomed, Moreover, ib will be impossible so to alter these skirts later, as to render them wearable. Gored skirts are to be the wear, and coats—almost without exception-of three quarter length. -0- Navy-blue serge is as popular as ever, and very few tashionable women boast not one frock of this fabric. In great measure, this state of affairs is due to the Princess of Wales, whose partiality for navy-blue serge is well- known to all. Another reason is, that we are thoroughly well acquainted with the durability of this material. It is really marvellous how much hard wear it will -eiiilure, and still look well, provided, of course, that it has passed through the tailor's hands. -0- Sleeves of the iiightly-fitting persuasion (from shoulder to cuff) are no more seen, A are trimmed below the elbow, in more, or LESFI ela- borate fashion. At present, the top of the sleeve is plain, and moderately sight lit ting; but by the time summer is with us, we snal, undoubtedly have taken to the full and FLOWING varieties once more. That our dress just now is delightfully free from freaks and exaggera- tions, no one can gainsay. In all things we are moderate, and extremes are, happily, con- spicuous by their absence. -0- In these days of adulturation, when to eat or drick anything, sive wh»t i, manufactured at home, cfne is afraid, a recepe tor ginger beer may prove acceptable. Place the rind and juice of TWO lemons in a large earthen ware pan, with one ounce of ginger, well bruised. Ad 1 one ounce of cream of tartar and 3[118, of loaf sugar Pour on them three gallons of boiling water; and when this is nearly cold, put in two large tablespoonfuls of brewer's yeast, or if that is not available, two ounces of German yeast rum-t be put into a basin with two teaspoonfula of castor sugar, and worked with a wooden spoon till liquid, before being added. Stir well, and cover, standing in a warm place Next day, skim ill-f the yeast, and bottle, taking care to leave the sediment behind. Cork tightly, and it will be ready in four days. A I- G E.
EMIGRATION TO CANADA.
EMIGRATION TO CANADA. All indications point to the conclusion that the emigration from Wales to Canada will exceed, during the coming season, that of any previous year. There are several causes for this. Briefly, they may be stated as follows :—Dur ing the South African trouble, the part Canada played in the sending of her contingent and the noble conduct of her sous, attracted public attention to the Dominion in a degree hitherto unknown, with the result that it is dawning upon the public mind that Canada contains unequalled inducements in free grant lands, in minerals, in forests, and in fisheries, all of which inducements exists in a healthy climate and with all the safeguards of the British Con stitution. It may be that Canadians say too little about the severity of their winter and too much about its dryness,' but it cannot bs gainsaid that the British conception of the Canadian climate has been altogether too 11:1 favourable. As Kipling 6,-tFs, I It is a climate which puts iron and grit into men's bon'-s, and is producing a race of magnificent people.' This as nnpleasan t climate would prevent. Then, too, grapes and tomatoes ripen in the open in Canada, a fact which is not as familiar as it should be, Canadians claim, and with reason that the coming cemury holds great develop- ments in store for her, as the last century did for the United States, whose people are now furnishing a fourrh of Canadian immigra tion.
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.d: OUR YOUNGEST OFFICER. To be the youngest officer in the Regular Army now on active duty is, of itself, no mean distinction, but to be this, and, at the same time to have seen and participated in many severe engagements, to have fought in the battle of Colemo, and subsequent operations previous to the relief of Ladysmith, to have entered the beseigedtown with General Buller's forces, then to have served as escort to Colonel Mahon's flying columnjin the relief of Mafeking; all this forms a double distinction which comes to one individual alone, and that one is the plucky second Lieutenant of the 1st. Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers The subject of our sketch, Henry Vernon Venables Kyrke, comes of an old Welsh family, being the eldest son of Mr. Arthur Venables Kyrke-or, writing in military parlance—of Major Kyrke, a popular officer of the 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Prince Albert's Light Infantry, now carrying on a legal practice at Chard and Taunton, Somerset. Young Kyrke was educated at Marlborough College, and entered the 3rd Militia Battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in March, 1898. Passing, with honours, the competitive exami- nation in September of the year following, he was gazetted, and, a few weeks later, sailed with his regiment for South Africa, being then just over 18 years of age, and the youngest officer on active service Very active service it has been for Lieutenant Kyrke, and it is doubtful whether any officer can boast of so much at such an early age. He was wounded in the engagement at Pieters Hill, and only recently was reported as severely wouaded in the head in the heavy fighting at Dwarvslei, but has so far recovered as to be able to go on detachment duty under Lord Methuen. When last heard of he was actively fighting for Queen and country, and, doubtless, wiiiing fresh honours.
DEATH OF MR. HPNRY BADEN-POWELL.
DEATH OF MR. HPNRY BADEN- POWELL. We regret toannounce the death, after a shortillness, of Mr. Baden Henry Baden-Powell, C.I.E., which took place on the morning of January 2 at his residence, Ferlys Lodge, Oxford. Mr. Baden-Powell was born in 1841, and was the eldest son of the late Oxford Professor Baden-Powell, and the half-brother of General Baden Powell. He was educated at St. Paul's School, and at the early age of 20 entered the Bengal Civil Service, of which he continued a member from 1861 to 1889. He was a Judge of the Chief Court of the Punjab for the latter years of that period. He gave much attention to Indian forestry, and acquired a reputation in connection with that subject, but the principal subject on which he became an authority was Indian land tenures. His Land Systems of British India," "The Indian Village" Community," &c., are among his most important works on this subject. In conjunction with the late Dr. Leitner, he was largely concerned in the estab- lishment of the Oriental University at Lahore. Since his retirement from the Civil Service he has re- sided in Oxford.
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MR. R. REAP-TON, F.Z.S., is to deliver a popular lecture on Wild Nature's Ways," showing birds, beasts, and insects living, loving, and labouring at home amidst their natural surroundings, to children in London at three o'O'ock on the afternoons of January 10 and 11, in Stein way Hall. The lecture is to be illustrated by the finest series of limelight views (photographed direct from nature by Mr. Cherry Kearton) ever thrown upon a screen. They will be carefully selected from thousands of nega- tives that have been secured as the result of some- thing like 20,000 miles of travelling in the British Isles alone. The profits are to be devoted to the National Orthopaedic Hospital for the Relief of Poor Crippled Children. Four more deaths from arsenical poison in beer were reported to the Manchester coroner on January 2, making seven fatal cases in three days. The total of deaths is now approach ins; 100. EIGHT millionaires have died during the last year of the century, and the total of their wealth has reached almost 20,000,000. The charitable bequests of the year amount to nearly 2,000,000. IT is safe to say that there are not many Cabinet Ministers in the world who have been marched out of a public square to a prison-house, and the experi- ence of the Hon. C. C. Kingston, the Minister for Trade and Customs in the new Australian Cabinet, is probably unique. Some years ago Mr. Kingston made a sensation by challenging a political oppo- nent, Sir R. Baker, to a duel in a public square at Adelaide. Sir R. Baker banded the challenge to the police, and on the appointed day Mr. Kingston, who arrived armed for the contest, was arrested by a body of police officers, who took him to the station and detained him until he had been bound over to keep the peace towards all her Majesty's subjects. So universally popular is Charley," however, that even this ridiculous incident did not endanger his seat, nor his elevation a few years afterwards to the Pre- miership of South Australia. He is a son of the first Speaker of the South Australian Parliament, and served under five Premiers before reaching the Premiership himself. Great Britain brews zC69,000,000 worth of beer a year. Mistress—Mary, I was almost sure yesterday evening, while the policeman was in the kit- chen, that I heard a souud very much like two people kissing. Mary—Did you hear it only wanst, mum ? MisÙess- Yes. Mary-Thin it wasn't us.
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COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATION. IMPOSING CEREMONIAL AT SYDNEY. MESSAGE FROl HER MAJESTY. The new Australian Commonwealth was on New Year's Day inaugurated at Sydney by the swearing in of Lord Hopetoun as Governor General amid great manifestations of public rejoicing. The whole c'ty, and especially the route of the Governor- General's procession to the pavilion where the ceremony took place, was profusely decorated, and the assemblage of spectators was enormous. The procession, which was elaborately representative of of the various Australian colonies, and also of the mother country and her leading colonies and de- pendencies, was two miles long and occupied an hour in passing a given point. The local troops assembled in the Domain at eight o'clock, and marched thence to the stations assigned to along the route, which was, in fact, kept frMH end to end by troops and police. The public bodies, members of Parliament, Ministers and officials of all the colonies, with the distinguished visitors, then took up the positions assigned to them in the procession, moving off from the Domain shortly after 10 in the following order, a detachment of mounted police leading the way: Representatives of trades carrying emblems of their crafts. Friendly societies in their regalia. lire brigades. Allegorical cars representing India and Canada* District Court judges. Heads of the various churches. Foreign Consuls-Generals and Consuls. The Mavor of Sydney and the Mayors of the other State capitals. Members of the Legislatures of the federating States. Chancellors and members of Senates of Univer- sities. J udges of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and other States. Ministers of the Commonwealth and other State Ministers. The Prime Minister of the Commonwealth. The Primate of Australia. Chief Justices. Then followed representatives of the Celonial, Indian, and Imperial detachments, marines and bluejackets from the men-of-war in port, General French and his staff, the Admiral and his staff, and the Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales in a State carriage. Numerous stands had been erected at every avail- able place on the route, and these were filled by tens of thousands of sightseers. The footways were packed with enthusiastic but orderly crowds, the gay summer dresses lending variety and colour to the scene. The procession, in passing through the various streets, was greatly cheered, the Indians, 21st Lancers, Household Cavalry, Foot Guards, and Engineers being the recipients of an especially warm welcome. When the first half of the pro- cession had passed Government House, the Earl of Hopetoun, who wore the full Windsor uniform, with his orders, emerged from the grounds, pre- ceded by the Lieutenant-Governor, and drove past the remainder of the procession, eventually taking up his position in the rear, His Excel- lency occupied a state carriage driven by postillions in state liveries, preceded by out-riders and escorted by New South Wales Lancers. A pretty effect was produced at the Merchants' Exchange, each alternate spectator waving a blue or gold handkerchief as the Governor-Several passed. Bands were stationed at numerous points, and throughout the route his Excellency's appearance was the signal for "God Save the Queen to be played, and for enthusiastic cheering, which he acknowledged with bows and smiles. As the procession reached the post-office tbs chimes rang out, and the bells of all the churches, the cathedrals, and the townhall were pealed. As a pageant, the procession was a magaificsat success. The strikingly smart appearance and bril- liant uniforms of the Imperial and Indian troops awakened the highest enconiums and warmest enthusiasm. The procession was about two miles long, and occupied an hour in passing a given point I at the commencement, but was greatly aug- mented by the troops who lined the streets falling in our rear as it progressed. Around Pad- i dington and in the vicinity of Centennial Park, the concourse was very great, and as the procession entered the Park Gate shortly after noon, thousands followed, swelling the multitude already assembled II on the hills which, forming a vast amphitheatre, overlooked the Pavilion, until the park seemed liter- ally packed with spectators. The arrival of the Governor-General at the Pavi- lion was announced by an artillery salute of 19 guns. His Excellency was received by the Chief Justices of the different colonies, the members of the New South Wales Ministry, the Right Hon. E. Barton, Sir William Lyne, Sir George Turner, Mr. Deakin, the Right Hon. C. C. Kingston, Sir John Forrest, Mr. Lewis O'Connor, and the Archbishop of Sydney. Lady Lyne and other ladies were present. After Lord Hopetoun had taken his place in ths pavilion a choir of a thousand voices sang the hymn, Oh God, our help in ages past," all present standing. After the singing of the hymn a special prayer was said by the Archbishop. When Mr. E. G. Blackmore, C.M.G., clerk to the South Australian Parliament and clerk of the Aus- tralian Federal Convention, had read the Proclama- tion, the letters patent, and the Governor's commis- sion, Lord Hopetoun took the oath of office, and signed at a table which had been presented by the Queen. The completion of this part of the ceremony was a signal for the firing of a salute of 21 guns by the Royal Horse and Field Artillery. The National Anthem was played by the massed bands, and pro- longed cheers were raised. Mr. Blackmore then read the proclamation by the Governor-General, stating that lie had taken the oath and assumed office. The members of the Federal Ministry were next sworn in. and were briefly, con- gratulated by the Governor-General, who then read two messages from Mr. Chamberlain. The first ran as follows The Queen commands me to express through you to the people of Australia her Majesty's heart- felt interest in the inauguration of the Common- wealth, and her earnest wish that, under Divine Providence, it may ensure the increased prosperity and well-being of her loyal and beloved subjects in Australia." The second message was as follows Her Majesty's Government sends cordial greetings to the Commonwealth of Australia. They welcome her to her place among the nations united under her Majesty's sovereignty, and confidently anticipate for the new Federation a future of e<er-increasing pro- sperity and influence. They recognise in the long- desired consummation of the hones of patriotic Australians a further step in the direction of the permanent unity of the British Empire, and they are satisfied that the wider powers and responsibilities henceforth secured to Australia will give fresh opportunity for the display of that generous loyalty and devotion to the Throne and Empire, which has always characterised the action in the past of the several States." Sir F. M. Darley, K.O.M.G.. Chief Justice of New South Wales, and Acting Lieut.-Governor of the colony, then stepped forward, and caiied for three cheers for the Governor-General. His call was heartily responded to, and a salute of 19 guns was fired by the New South Wales Artillery. Ten thou- sand children attending the public schools, who occupied pcsitions near the pavilion, sang the hymn Australia Fair." The proceedings were closed by the choir singing the "To Deum," the "Hallelujah Chorus," and the National Anthem.
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THE Stepney Borough CONNED has arranged for most elaborate and costly garments for its mayor and aldermen, the mayoral costume being of scarlet cloth, trimmed with ermine. MANY theatrical and journalistic friends will re- gret the death of Mr. C. L. Carson, the popular editor of the Stage. Mr. Carson was only 53 years- old, and was a man of such powerful physique that his sudden death is a matter of great surprise to those who knew him. THE War Office has declined the suggestion of the Automobile Club for the creation of a volunteer corps of motor-cars, but remains open to accept the service of automobilists in the event of emer- gency arising. TIlE" Spanish treasure" swindle is still going well and strong, in spite of all the warnings of the Press and the police to the public. YACHTING men are preparing a quite exhaustive series of trials for Sir Tbomas Lipton's new Sham- rock, which is to cross the Atlantic in quest of the America Cup. Some of the newest and best yachts of the country will compete in the trial races against the new challenger.
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