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AUAMSXnrai 14 yan 1ahu ouira 11 i 10 gITM aTnissss ixTXAnnica TAeatT bears BrOTHM bfTHJJMBt 11 19 THOXCT jlAMKT CX UraumisSLni 10XD0K, WMDXS8DAY, MAMCU WO. The Pbixck and Peikchb or Walct were present yesterday a meet of the Duke of Beaufort hounds seer Badminton, and were heartily greeted by a large crowd of spectator, (p. 9) The Qceen Victoria Memorial Pckd at the Mansion house now amounts to 190,000. (p. 11) The Dca or BmroRP has been appointed a Xnight of the Garter and the Marquis of Water ford a Knight of St.

Patrick. (p. 9) The Office or Lord Great Chamberlain. The House of Lords, sitting as a Committee for FriTilegea, resumed yesterday the consideration of the claims to this office. The arguments in support of the claim of Lord Aneaster were concluded, and the case for the Duke of Atholl was being presented when the committee adjourned.

Betting. Before the House of Lords Committee on Bettinff. evidence was riven vesterdav by Mr. T. Walker.the proprietor of large engi neering works Leeds, and by Mr.

Lamb, Second Secretory to the Post Office, and Sir B. iluater, Solicitor to the Post Office. The Associated Chambers or Commerce opened their annual meeting yesterday at the Hotel Metro pole. Lord Avebury, the president, in his opening address reviewed the course of British trade during the past year. Resolutions were carried in reference to the policy of the open door," trade routes to China, commercial relations with the colonies, commercial education, canals.

County Court jurisdiction, and other subjects. Chambers or Agbjcultcbx. A meeting of the council of the Central and Associated Chambers of Agriculture was held yesterday at the rooms of the Society of Arte, Sir E. Strachey. MJ, presiding.

A report of the Dairy Products Committee, urging that the sale of milk blended as butter should be prohibited, was adopted. A committee was appointed to consider tho question of rural depopulation. After considerable discussion it was agreed that the Government should be asked to aDDOint a com inquire into the whole question of our weekly meeting various recommendations of the Taxation Committee in reference to the reform of local taxation were agreed to after discussion. Sir Lacy Robinson was elected an alderman in the room of Mr. J.

A. Baines, resiened. Votes of thanks were accorded to the Chairman, Vice chairman, and Deputy Chairman for their services during the peat year. It was resolved, a 'ter some discussion, to accept a contract for rails and fish plates for the Council's new electric tramways, in which the contractor was to be allowed to sublet to a Belgian firm. Smallpox axd Fever rx London.

There were 1.365 patients in the smallpox hospitals at midnight on Monday, the total number of admissions on that being 90 and down to 7 p.m. yesterday 70 fresh cases were admitted. There were 75 deaths from smallpox registered in London last week. There were 3,601 fever and diphtheria patients in the hospitals on Monday night, (p. 8) A Szriocs Fire occurred early yesterday morning in a large drapery estoblishment in "Wands worth road.

The premises were practically destroyed, and two female servants and a young shopman lost their lives, (p. 10) The Ccxard Lxxeb, Etbcbia, from New York Liverpool, which was some days speech at Marseilles setting forth the programme of his party, and criticising the policy and measures of the Ministry, (p. 5) GaSLMAjcr. In the Taxi Committee of the increased, (p. 5) The Paxama Caxai The snb ea the nmorinn Bensvte PilHim on Irn Canals has agreed to recommend that the legal ofierare wASShe Vfrt 3fr fHK uceeptit.

(p. 8) In the House of Lords, yesterday. The Arch isb or of Canttbbcry moved the second reading of the Bishopric of BouthwarkBill, which, he observed, passed through all its stages In that House last Session, but failed to get through the House of Commons for want of time. Its purpose was to relieve the diocese of Rochester, which had grown to an overwhelming size, and was now more than one Bishop could rnanace. Under the provisions of the Bill the diocese of second time.

The Di ke of Bedford called attention probable condition of the Army and Reserve after Lord Raglak, in answer, gave a sketch of the position which his Majesty's Government anticipate. Their lordships rose at five minutes past for War was unablo to beein his annual ment until late in the afternoon. The Bill i the Kingscourt, Keady. and An read a second time by Railway Bill, which MA votes against 0. Mb.

Brodrice prefaced his Introduction of the Army Estimates for 1902 5, which amount to 69,310,000, while the number of men to be voted is 420,000, by a reference to the changes which were determined upon last year. He claimed that the experience since gained had justified the position which the authorities then took up. The progress made with the new organization had, however, been retarded by tbe prolongation of the war. The attention of his Department had necessarily been largely concentrated on the development of the situation in South Africa. The War Office had been compelled since he addressed the House a year ago to make arrange ments for the control of the concentration camps, and the resources of the Department hsd also been lareoly occupied with the Question of martial law in Cape Colony.

These and other matters had come into competition witn the ordinary business of tho year. A stace had now been reached in the war when It became possible form a judgment as to the way in which it had been conducted. No one, he said, ever contemplated that wo should have to carry on tho war several directions. Dealing; with tho question of remounts, he admitted frankly that the Remount Lepartment was not organized to undertake sucn a war, but he said that, having regard to the eieantic purchase transactions which had to be carried out, it would have been wonderful if resorted that the Remount Denartmcut in Africa was now well supplied and conducted. The Government were making preparations to meet any future demands for horses that might bo made upon them.

He dissented from loud aosebebt ilitary onranixation hadfsiled. LoedRobebeky's allegations he regarded as neither statesmanlike present war had been conducted in a way which justified a comparison with the unfortunate events associated with the Crimean war. Having given tbe numbers of the troops maintained in South Africa at different periods in order to show what an enormous task had devolved upon the War Office, he referred to the reorganization scheme which he unfolded last year, saying that it still held the field. The recoromendations of the committee on War Office reorganization, known as the Clinton Dawkins Committee, he had been able to accept almost en bloc. The proposals made last year respecting tho Yeomanry were being carried out 14 regiments had been formed under the conditions then laid down, and proposals had come for the formation of five le urTTom 10.000 to 17.500 Five of the garrison regiments had been brought into Turning to the question of recruiting, he pointed out that the problem before tho country was how we could maintain in future sn establishment of 250,000 men when our eflectivo strength was with difficulty maintained at 210,000.

He would be oversangnine who imagined that recruiting would not fall off when tho war was over if greater inducements were not held out to young men to enlist. India in future would probably require a larger rather than a smaller army in South Africa a sufficient force must be maintained to preserve order after the cessation of hostilities, and the colonial garrisons could not lie reduced. The reduction In the numbers or our reserves at the end of the war had also to be borne In mind. In view of all these, considerations ho asked the House to take a plungo both with regard to the terms of service and with regard to tho pay of the soldier. He proposed that every man should bo allowed to enlist, except in the Household three years, to be followed by nine were to be made in drill.

Steps were to he takes to benefit and improve the Army Medical Service and the nursing service, in which Her tne VJCEEN took great in teres wee be reformed. Turning to the question of mofcWei. he stated that the rnns which had purchased in Germany had been very successful, and that much had been done to improve our larger guns. The Explosives Committee, which bad done such admirable work, would be given a After pay ing an eloquent tribute to the services of the colonial troops in oouin Ainca, ne expressed a nope inat some arrangement mieht be come to which would render the whole forces of the Empire available opportunity for discussing this question would present itself when the representatives of the colonies came here for the Coronation. He ended by deprecating the conduct of critics who exaggerated our military deficiencies, declaring interests abroad, and that attacks upon prestige were keenly felt by our Army, of whose courage and humanity it was impossible to speak too highly.

Mr. Hcmphbxyb Owev moved, and Mr. Chinning seconded, a resolution deploring the great mortality in tbe concentration camps formed in the execution of the policy of clearing the country in South Africa," and condemning the delays that had occurred In effecting improvements in tbe administration of the camps. Mr. Ltttelton regretted that it should have been thought necessary to intervene with a motion of this kind at a time when splendid efforts were being made by educational and other means to reconcile the British and the Dutch in South Africa.

He mentioned that Mas. Fawcett had told him that In the camps visited by members of the Ladles' Commission not a single complaint was made by tho Boer women of the conduct and behaviour of the soldiers in charge of them. After a speech by Mr. T. Shaw in support of Mn.

Chamberlain replied. He accused a Opposition of slandering and iniquities of their fellow countrymen. Justifying the establishment or tbe concentration camps, be declared, amid that never before in the history of the world had such a camps were formed in pursuance of the policy of clearing the country and farm burning. When the guerilla warfare began women and children might have been subjected to out rage and abase if they had been left unprotected on the veld. Care had to bo taken of them, and the only thing to do was to bring them into camps, lor me tJocr generals nau more man oneo refused (o take chariro of them.

Manv of these neonle when they came into the camps were emaciated. nali starved, ignorant, bigoted, and incapable ol recognizing the necessity of sanitary arrangements. The result was that the camps, though situated in healthy localities, became Infected. Mrs. Fawcett testimony conclusively disproved the charees of cruelty, indifference, and nczlcct brought against tho British officials and the and abroad.

Any defects which were found 1 transport arrangements permitted. After coloriz ing the ceaseless labour, the sacrifices, and devotion of every ono concerned in the admini ol the camps, ho dealt with the question moruimy ana gave taxpayer was 180,000 per month. For the going. He reminded the House that many of the reiugees nau come in voluntarily, ana explained ofy theycamts without restriction? Giving tho latest returns respecting the mortality of children under 12. he stated that Sib W.

Foster thoneht the GoTernment had been wanting in foresight and had neglected, in it instance, to take adequate precautions the spread of disease. Lloyd George continued the debate up to midnight, when The CnANCELLon'of the Excxteqceb moved the losure, which was carried by 230 votes 19. The resolution was rejected bv a majority of 121. The House adjourned at half past 12 o'clock. in the Reserve.

On the 1st of April ller and steering gear in mid Atlantic, and i tUX Irafl5LS Jltf tT fhf in the service for this time before going to the The London Hacxcnet Show I Bcservo would be given a ictarJ ha11. Wiugtou. There nefficient soldiers would be got rid of at the end 403 entries nine more than at last year's ol tLree TPars and would not be allowed to i fair procreas was made with the judxr icg yesterday, (p. 4) The Weather forecast for Southern England (London and Channel) anticipates for to day wind mainly easterly and freshening somewhat in force fair in many places, but dull and mistv cr foggy in others, especially on the coast rather colder, (p. 10) Cricket.

The fifth "test" match ended at Melbourne yesterday in a victory for the Australians. Tbe Englishmen, with three wickets down for 87, had to get 124 to win, but on a very treacherous pitch they proved unequal to the by 32 runs. (o. 11) A Special Article is published to day on "Legislative Restriction of Adult Labour." (P. 14) The Cmr.

The Money Market was rather er yesterday, the supply being somewhat larger, and the discount quotations declined UetUy. 8llver was fixed id. lower. On the Stock Exchange there was very little business, but the tone was firmer, except for Home Rail stocks and South African shares. Consols 11 rV but the War Loan advanced The Foreign market was well supported.

An issue of India bills to renew bills falling due shortly is (p. 13) the capture of a Boer laager, re enlist. The men who elected eight additional yearr. would be divided into two classes, and those who were not efficient shots would get 4d. extra Instead of 6d.

a day. He hoped that this rise in tho pay of the soldier would have satisfactory results, and he pointed out that it would greatly benefit men who married off the strength of their regiments. He also proposed to increase considerably the number of lance sergeants and corporals. Tho cost of these changes would be 1,048,000 a year in this country and in India 786,000. He explained that this expenditure would not really be a net increase on tho Army Estimates.

This policy, which he recommended tbe House to accept, would result in the formation of a large Reserve, tho advantages of which were very great. Stating but poorly trained, ith regard trained and those which and said that in order to make the Volunteer force more efficient it might become necessary to reduce its numbers. He intended to establish a Volunteer Reserve. Any man with not less than four rears' trainimr would be allowed to join this years, provided that ho observed Reserve for the purpose of serving abroad in case those who served abroad. Other reforms also contemplated.

Militia officers would be Nothing in the long and ably reasoned speech which Mb. Brodrice delivered yesterday in introducing the Army Estimates will attract so much attention as his proposal to increase the pay of our soldiers. What he suggests in order meet the permanent recruiting difficulty is, the first place, that from the 1st of April xt tbe soldier shall receive a clear shilling per day, instead of as at present a nominal shilling which really means something that to fluctuate between eightpence and tenpence. This alteration, though excellent in itself, Is only a small part of the scheme. The important change is that recruits will be enlisted for three years, but at the end of the second year they will be called upon to choose whether they will pass iilto tho Reserve for nine years at the end of their three years' term, or whether they will re enlist for six years more, subsequently passing into the Reserve for four years.

In the second case the pay will be at once raised ighteen pence per day, but it is provided that only men of good character shall bo accepted for the longer and more highly paid term of service. Thus we shall have two classes of trained soldiers those who serve three years with the colours shilling a day net, with nine years in the Reserve, and those who serve eight years with the colours, two years at a shilling and six years at eighteen pence, passing afterwards into tbe Reserve for four years. This is at least a business proposal. It recognizes the fact that the Army has to compete in the labour market, and that it is idle to expect a good class of recruits in sufficient numbers unless pay the market price. We have urged this consideration upon the War Office, only to be met with the reply that increase of pay would have no effect on tho situation In other words, that in this particular business ordinary business principles do not apply.

Mr. Brodrice has now found reason to think that they do apply, and draws Ids materials for that conclusion from the rienoe of the War Office itself. It has been found that a difference of even twopence a day makes a perceptible difference In recruiting, much more may we expect an increase of eight pence per day to attract men In larger numbers. It ought perhaps to be explained that two yean hence, when the recruits now joining will become entitled to eighteen pence for the longer service, every man already in the Army will receive the rate of pay on acreeinc to complete eight years' service. Though the shorter term of service is always the more popular, MB.

Brodrice calculates, again from data furnished encouraged to train with Line hoped tnis year to tare regiments it was jsiderable steps in advance with regard to the education of officers, and toe iniwai expenses ma omcer on right. At any rate, nothini fettle the question. Men who begin drawing eighteen pence day In their third year, while to choose the six years' engagement. On the other hand, the knowledge that only men of good character will be allowed to extend their service not only puts a premium upon efficiency and good conduct, but removes one of the ma: objections to service in the eyes of the better class of soldiers, by relieving them of the fear of being compelled to associate with worthless characters. We are inclined to anticipate that the general effect will be to raise the whole tone of the Army.

Tbe experiment ought in any case to be sym pathetically received, though it may perhaps be douoted whether the proposed increase is sufficiem in the labour market The scheme is at least an honest attempt to grapple with a very real and serious difficulty. Me. Brodrice calculates that to keep the Army up to its present level no fewer than 50,000 recruits will be wanted every year. It is well known that the excitement of war does not bring forth that number, and when things go back to their normal condition we may expect recruiting to fall very low Indeed. Yet we have been living on our military capital to some extent.

There are 16,000 men in India iving bounties for service beyond their engagements, and the Army Reserve has been depleted to such an extent that many years would be required under present arrangements to bring it into a condition of tolerable efficiency. It was obvious enough before that something would have to be done for tho permanent Improvement of the Army. It much more obvious when the war is over and the normal conditions emerge from the baffling circumstances of an exceptional situation. Mr. Brodbice calculates that if we can attract 50,000 recruits annually, hair or them engaging ror eight years with the colours, we shall not only keep tho Army full, but shall accumulate a reserve of 150.000 to 175,000 men.

The extra of something over a million, which the use of pay will involve two years hence, tbe thought too high a price to pay for escape from a situation of weakness and peril grave than most people can easily realize at moment. It will not constitute an addition ho present figure for the Army, because other and exceptional outlays will have come to end. It must at least be recognized that Mr. Brodrice has made a serious effort to grapple with the cardinal defect of his Army scheme, that it did not provide the men upon whom everything turns. On the general question of administration Mb.

Brodrice showed that a good deal has been done good his promises of decentralization efficient organization. Reports are being abolished as much as possible, writing of all kinds is to be reduced to a minimum, and efficiency is to be secured by competent inspection of results tttained by commanding officers having real initiative and responsibility. He maintains that his army corps hold the field, and that considerable progress has been made with their con although, as he remarks with some cogency, they cannot be paraded in force when we have the material for five army corps in South Africa, On the remounts question he took the line which he ought to have taken at the beginning. Mistakes, he admits, have been made, but it was impossible to avoid them when department constructed to buy 2,500 horses a year was suddenly called upon to buy 150,000. Excessive prices, he admits, have sometimes been paid, but horses had to be got in a harry at any cost, and it was better to pay too much than not ipply the Army with horses at all.

No candid person can deny the force of these observations, and possibly the same thing would have happened under any Government inherit remount department, for which all Governments are equally responsible. The Volun and Militia are both receiving atten tion, the aim in the case of the former being to get efficiency, evon if the numbers be reduced. The whole subject may some day receive more treatment when the people of this country can be got to see that everybody ought to be made at least equal to an efficient olunteer by going through a period of training for home defence in case of need. A portion of the Militia are to be trained as artillerists, and will therefore supply that element of home defence which requires the greatest and most continuous training. The King has been pleased to approve the appointment of the Duke of Bedford to be a Knight of the Order of the Garter.

the appointment of the Marquis of Waterford to His Majesty has also been pleased to approve tbe appointment of the Marquis of Londonderry to be his Majesty's lieutenant of the County Down. their success. as, hu his congratulations oa appolni ing of the Factory Girls Country Holiday Ft which will take place this Tear at Merchant Tarlo hall. Her Royal Biehness, who is the patroness of fund, will be present on the occasion. Last night's Gazette announces that Princess Christian of Schleawic Holstein has been pleased to appoint the Hon.

Maryllughe to be Lady in Waiting to her Highness the Princess Louise Augusta of Scales ig The Tsar has contributed 150.000 roubles a relief of the victims of the Shemakha earthquake. Mr. Balfour has accepted an invitation to annual dinner of the National Union of Conserrai which la to be held oa June C. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and Countess Cadogan gave a large dinner party at Dublin Cacti last eTeaiag, at which were present Prince Miguel of Bragansa, tbe Duke and Ducbeae of C. rnaught, Prince Arthur and Prbceea Margaret of Coanaught, and Princess Lascelles, Lady Edward Cavendish, tbe Austrian Ambassador and Mme.

de Ssogyaoy Marich, and many others The public investiture of the Marquis of Waterford as a Knight of St. Patrick will be held on Friday evening, the 1 1th lost. Before the Lady Mayoress's reception at the wtemaTan ward for its decoration last Lord afavor'i Joaenh Duaadala assumed the office of Chief MagistrWeBotheJ and the Lord going TUB NATIONAL GALLERY. Kn altar piece by Jaopo Pacchiarotto, of the Sieness tool, 1 ai been purchased for the National Gallery, and placed in Boom No. H.

In the gallery in Trafalgar square. The central picture represents the Nativity, niche shaped paneb, and bk isa predella wiuTfivl subjects from the Passion of our Lord. Mr. Arthur H. Kay, of Glasgow, has presented to the National Gallery a small picture of the interior of a i in Holland by Pieter Saenrwdsm, now hanging hibition of Old Masters at tbe Royal Academy.

This painter's works are very rare. portrait of Baron de Liater of Namur by Jacob shas hitherto been represented in the Mr. W. Sandby, of Windsor, has presented to the National Gallery four water colour drawinxs by Paul Sandby, and one by Thomas Sandby, all representing architectural subjects. They are hung in the Tate Gallery Escbavings IX Colocbs.

Messrs. on. and Woods sold yesterday a valuable coUonfengmTings, in coloursofthe eariy Earlhd, Thjleetion incfaded hfW.mHmiJ. B. Smith 84 guinea.

(Glen). Th. following ansr Ueorge Morland (Cotxxt Circular. Earl of Clarendon (Lord Chaw I had as ce of His Majesty The King to day. The Lord Kenyan and Sir A.

Connie Stephen have TMagers. Among those alien (now Earl of Pv of Emdl. Mr. P. D.

late earl, the Horn. Eric Dronimond. Lady Edith Dowager Countess S3 The King and Queen and Princess Victoria will turn from their visit to the West on Monday next, the anniversary of their Majesties' wadding day, and in the evening, it is understood, a large dinner party will be van by the King sad Quee Drawing Im held at nieht ftsed for the Htl King and Onsen will prepare for their customary spring visit to the Continent. It is practically settled The King saw Beard at the Telepkoue and Wife at Wyndbam's Theatre last night. Mr.

Watts, secretary of the Abeicarn male oice choir, has received a telegram from the Hon. Sir illiam Canngtoa, dated i The Prince of Wales hopes vou and comfortably. Casisoiok. t. who arranged the visit of the du all got home Victoria of ScUeavrig Holstein.

Tho Imperial Chancellor and Countess British Ambassador. Sir Frank Lnscclle. Mr. and Mrs. Walter and family have arrived i 4Q, Upper Grosrenor street from bear falter will be at home on Thursday a Earl Percy, M.P., is now practically 'sir 1 Lowther, M.P., is going on so well that be hopes be able to leave London at the end of the week for Pea.

Lady Raglan last evening was stated to ikina steady progress towards recovery. An Arts Exhibition will be held in St. Andrew 's hall, Norwich, from April 8 to 26. From the many promises of support which have been received, it is expectea taat i.e norwica acaooi or painting, Lowestoft china, and old sdysr will be well represented. Tho Earl of Selborae wiU nreside over the inual meeting of the Royal National Life Boat Inetitu on, which will be beia on Wednesday next, tbe 13th at 13 o'clock, at the Royal United Service InaUtu Mr.

Courtney left Glasgow yesterday for No bnUetin regarding Mr. Balfour health as issued yesterday. It is understood that he is well and will return to town towards the end of the At the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge of Mark Masons last night, the Earl of Enston, Pro tirsnd Muter, in the chair, the Duke of Connaught was for the second year elected Grand Master. Mr. Strachan, K.C., having been appointed by his Royal Highness to the office of Grand Registrar, was invested with the Insignia of the office.

Sir. F. G. Ivey was elected Grand Treasurer. The Earl of Euston announced that tbe Duke of Connaught would be installed on Tuesday, June 3, at 3 30, at tbe KingVball.

Holborn Restaurant, and appealed 'to the brethren to make tbe affair a great success worthy of the occasion. He also desired all secretaries of Mark Lodges to put tbesaselves into communication with the Grand Secretary, and let him know how manv brethren would wish to attend from each lodge. M. San toe Dumont arrived in London yester from Paris. In the eveninghe dined at tbe Royal aeronauts and founders of the Aero Club.

Among the other Aero Club members present were Sir Vincent bulletin yesterday evening Lord Hastings is bow making a satisfactory convalescence." A bulletin issued yesterday as to the Earl of Kimnerley a illness staxea mat nia general improving and he was gaining a little i 4 able oving and he wai evening Lord Kim need. Among the ii more strength. changed. Among the Inquirers yesterday were tbe Archbishop of Canterbury and Mrs. Temple, Lord Thring, and tie Dowager Countess of Shrewsbury.

Wyndham, M.P., has so far recovered i recent indisposition that he was able to leave i for several hours yesterday afternoon. A special meeting of the members of the Shrewsbury Town Council, which was also attended by a Urge number of the general public, was held at the Guildhall yesterday to confer the honorary freedom of borough upon its jars Keeorner, Mr. Justice Jell, document conferring the freedom was enclosed in casket of Gothic style, bearing enamels of ancient Uen SirnArthur Jelf hsd served the borough' period of T. I bad served the borough for self from all the inhabitants. Mr.

Justice Jelf, in acknowledging the rift, said he had entertained doubts as been dUpelledby Nothing, he assured tbe council, could have given him greater pleasure than the honour they bad conferred upon It is understood that at the annual meeting of the London County Council, next week, the Progressives marriage arranged between Mr. John Assheton Beosie sad Miss Madeline Its Mary Thomson, voungest daughter of the late Archbiabop of York, will Iske place on Thursday, April 17, in the Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace. Colonel Sir James Hayes Sadler, the new Com in T' ad Lad Haveeedler left Ada. em Monday night oa board the steamship Pali tana for A Cane Town telegram, dated yesterday, states that Mr. Rhodes is better.

Mr. J. H. Stock. M.

continues to make Mrs. Tree has ufficient ly recovered from her me at Wisftam's Theatre tc motn ins of the Earl of Perth and mi the family gray at K.oaeJ gr tttJsc. at Ksw Parish Bev. W. H.

Bum. MriHowtrin Franca, and the Hon. Mrs. Drun saa o1? of Perth and Melfon. um fh.

Leritimiat 0 Glentworth, Lady the exiled Princes of the House of THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS IN THE WEST. (rnoM out stb BRlsTOL, March 4. The Prince and Princess of Wales are to be congratulated cordially upon the character of tbe day of holiday which they have permitted them njoyou their way to Bristol to cut tho first sod of the dock upon which this city of great evening after an enthusiastic reception at Chippenham they took the pleasant drive by road to Badminton, where they were the guest of the Dnke and Duchess of Beaufort. Then it need that there should be a meet of the Beaufort Hounds at Badminton this morning at the Worcester Gate, and it may safely be said that a more ideal place from "which to see. a typically English day's sport couid not be conceived.

To morrow their Roval Hizbnesscs will leave Yate. a station near Badminton, with their hosts, and those who have been honoured with invita tbem, by special train, and they will reach Bristol Next presental I Lord Mayor by tho Duke Mayoress and others by the L. ofa bouquet to the Prince el Wales by Mi i Gardner, and then will follow a eai ria uro cession throu Bristol to Clifton 1 Sta'ion. The first carriap Will convey tie heriff and Mrs. Close; the next the four mi'mliers for Bristol, including the Chancellor oi tho Exchequer ami Mr.

Walter Long tho third, the Marquis atid Marchioness of Lanstlowne. ami th M. irmii il Soveral. G.C.M.G. tho fourth.

tb Lrrd ami Lady Mayoress ami Miss Gnnllr.er 'Ifth, tho Derek Kcppel in attoml n.v. I make uo doubt that Bristol, which lends itself to decoration. nobly. At i decorations are far from complete, inn there a Mind of axes snd hammers and the scone grows righter every moment. Crowds cluster round lie window of the Bristol Ooldstnfths' Allianct, hero is on view a beautiful silver model of the Huston's patent steam navvy.

College Cadet Corps, the chairman and members and Mrs. Tavlor. the ecneral docks and Mrs. Girdles tone, engineers, the contractor, and others. Then, after presenta tions and a procession to the platform in tne dock facing the steam navvy, and an address, a reply by his Royal Highness, and a short prayer by tbe Bishop, a bugle will sound and the Prince of Wales will perform his task.

next comes sn interesting utue aigresaion to the Boyal Mall steamer Port Boyal, newly returned from the West Indies with bananas, After this will foUow luncheon. Some four years and a half wiU elapse and some two millions will be spent before these docks are complete. They broadfith sn average depth of 36 feet. presided yesterday over a public tbe Prince and Princess of Wales on Wales. A resolution fimeaaint the meetings Rest satisfaction at the proposed Royal visit baring been, carried with acclamation, it was moved by Ps octroi.

Rwcurx that a national reception be gives their Royal Highnesses. This was seconded by the MaVOS of Bangor, and carried with great enthusiasm. It was decided, on the proposition of tbe Bishop of St. Ajath. to open a subscription list snd before the meeting closed subscriptions were promised to the amount of shout 1,000.

This sum included 200 from the TILS BOYAL VISIT TO DEVONSHIRE. His Majesty's yacht Victoria sad Albert, Commodore berthed alongside the dockyard jetty. She will remain and Queen from Friday evening until Monday morning. mgementafor the visit or their iUjesties to and Plymouth are now complete. At both the Boyal procession are in a forward state.

The long from North road Station, Plymouth, to Uevonport Dockyard will be lined by 2,000 bluejacket, 1,000 jldiers, and repreeentativ friendly societies. i on Saturdav nomins their Majesties will visit Miss Weston's Boyal Sailors Home before returning to the Victoria and Albert. The Australia, cruiser, Captain G. Neville, having been detached from the cruise of the Reserve Sqoaoroa, at Portsmouth yesterday to ship the Marine King's Dartmouth. THE CORONATION.

with a view to tbe shortening of the Coronation service have been made by the executive hich has the general arrangements in hand, a these suggestions have been submitted by the Bishop of Winchester toeArchbioJt Jg the Litany shal Again, the anthems are to be so arranged, if possible, an to take up no extra time, that is to say, they will be within the Abbey or' while some other adjuncts. of ut Uio committee suggest, tbe a ociatioa with him (at not the case, as a claim by the Dem and Chapter for the fSaott. ssgssy sddjto to7SeW for oTthe "wwassery preparations, has been Worcester Musical FmrvAu The pro wsssr. ass. gay sftfiiS:.