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THE DUNDEE COURIER, FRIDAY, JANUARY 1897. SECOND EDITION, OUR LONDON LETTER. LIGHT RAILWAY SCHEMES. USHERING IN THE YEAR AT ST PAUL'S. Central Police Station at two o'clock it was ascertained there were thirteen persons in custody.

It was further learned that a street accident had occurred. A woman named Annie Brown, a niill-W(j Was knocked down bv a cab in Overgate, and, having sustained injury to her side, it was considered necessary to have her removed to the Infirmary. NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS. THE SCENE IN HIGH STREET, DUNDEE. HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENTS NEW YEARH0M00fiS.

PEERAGE FOR SCOTTISH JUDGE. the physical features of thai coon try, on which ha 2 authority. The newa of the well-men ted honour conferred upon him will be rec8yBd th the greatest satisfaction by the people of Kincardineshire and tbe North generally. A GLASGOW KNIGHT. Mr William Laird, one of the new knights, ta an active partner of Alexander Baird 4 th great Scottish ironmasters.

He entered thei service when a boy, and rose till be was ansumed aa partner. He is an office-bearer in several Conservative organisations, and is seen on nearly all Conservative platforms in Glasgow. It not toe much to say he is the most energetin Cornier va-tave in the city. He is aged about Hixty years, and bis sons are Conservatives like himself. Later news says it is Mr Laird, of Birkenhead, and not Mr Laird, of Glasgow, who (b knigated.

THE HERO OF A GREAT FIRE. Captain Bower, one of the new Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George, is well known in Liverpool, where he was the hero at a great fire, from which he gallantly removed a quantity of ammunition from a magazine. He also upon another occasion attempted to rescue a man iu a fire, and severely injured his leg. ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS. A Newburgh correspondent writes: A former member of the Newburgh Bench, who has a high reputation for benevolence, has given another indication of his disposition to "do good by steal ih and blush to find it fame." It appears that a horse belonging to a local carter had sustained a sprain while taking a load up a lane belonging our townsman, and as the accident was in soma measure due to the animal's foot sinking in the soft soil in the centre of the road, where soma repairs of drainage had been recently executed, a daily visit was paid to the suffering animal during ten days in which it was off work.

A handsouaa cheque was tendered to its owner. Iclve o'clock or tyo!) Sttcl' Off To STEAMER FOUNDERS. LOSS OF FIFTEEN LIVES. (uiiiJt Thursday. According to intelligence Sjgdiat Calais to-day.

the steamer Deux Fecamp, ope of the French porta the peL which was on a voyage from that port to jjaib, ba gone down with all hands. She carried creroflS. JIB RHODi Ail CAPE TOWN. ekthtjsiastic reception. IMPORTANT SPEECHES.

Opt Town, 'Wednesday Evening. Besides ihe cnaovs oration accorded to him at Cape Town, yj Rhodes was received everywhere along the nilway acclamations, whkh assumed their B1DS, mJicant aspect in the districts inhabited Dutch people. On the public square of Cape 50.0.10 people were massed, and the ex-prtioier's carriage was uragged through the streets Matabele wtr troopers. In the course of a ijpel address, Mr Rhodes said he had been told January that his life's work was closeu. but bad predicted then, and he repeated confidently r.

Thst it was only really beginning. He would jetarn from England more than ever really devoted to South Africa. Immense cheering greeted this gpeect In a speech aelivered en route at Wellington. C.C., Mr Rhodes made a strong appeal to pnt sentiment, and dwelt on the necessity of tbeir cultivating the spirit of union. His 'best friends, he said, had ever been Dutch, and he jnred his audience that his life-work was to unite ponh gnd south with Natal.

The other States 0pold be included if they were willing. His rr.hi:ioE ww a spsody and subs ant is. development the north on the lines which should be acceptable to all-comers but his higher duty and para potmt ambition was closer union of all elements in ntl Africa which to-day were disunited and mrmg one with the other. THE CUBAN WAR. MACEO'S DEATH AGAIN CONTRADICTED.

Kit Wbt, Florida, Thursday (Renter). Madame Mirabel, who was declared to have gorged Maceo, was interviewed to-day, and declared that Antonio Maceo is not dead, but lying wounded at the insurgents' camp. INDIA'S TROUBLES. SPREAD OF THE PLAGUE. Hi YireroY of India has telegraphed to the Secretary of State thai rain has fallen, ranging from slight showers to three-quarters of an inch over the South and Central Punjab, Northern Rajpmana, most of the Xorth-West Provinces, a small part of the Central Provinces, and The Viceroy also telegraphs that the bubonic plapne epidemic has broken out in Karachi, 39 rases bavinp been reported from the 10th to the 2oth.

Repressive measures are being adopted. HEAVY MORTALITY IN BOMBAY. Bombay. Imirsday. the nunber of deaths in the municipality of Bombay during the past irtek amounts to 1855.

This is equal to a death-rate of 115 '41 per 1000. These 6gures show a startling imreasp upon the averagp death-rate of Eoroliat, which Of these deaths nearly 1000 are aV to various kinds of levers, and 90 hve be caused by the bubonic plague, which still cocttnups. Three Europeans are now in the hospital suffering from this m.lrmrr of ten Europeans since the outbreak. Volunteers tr? assisting in the work of disinfecting the dwellings in which the plague has made its appearance, to obviate the necessity of natives of low caste entering the houses of high caste natives llW 1 -J uts mea i rum uie ouDonic plague. INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS.

STARVING HINDOOS, J.hur--At the meeting of the jKional Indian Congress this Cal-Si to telegraph to Lord George toe iord Mayor of London, requesting that meet- Great BriiSte tbe purpose of nnpmnrr lain lunos, j. ne Wress also, by resolution, deprecated tbe policy of the Vieerov. TvirW vi; severity of tbe distress in many cUstricte. the A SOLDIER'S AWFUL CONFESSION. MURDER OF A WOMAN.

A pnvue of tbe Oxford Regiment, Frank JWfegave himself up to the police at Dublin yesterday confessing that he had murdered a woman at Reading, his Bati re town. He aays he was on furlough, and was in company with an of his Iter bbD Wen? aw' 60 the bo" ERESTlMrCEhEMONY AT A CHTEK AilDER. AND BELL. Auchterard P1 turret rlni-t 17 nanusome tour-dial Coraci- The clcck rrovon HjlIIc presentea dv ex- Annhi. l.

ulst provost Of the hurtrh of Pm took utmost catf ch was cr decora titL Utlde the balc amongst i suttfJ? a1VCr gathering, platform by eVprovof WhiJ" 'C- M-P" Cioanden; Co-Jncillora Seiarf- Bailie Deochars- ef it.Vi MJieJ" Cunniagham, Fisher, W.B liounT. Thomas weaeurer- p0U11' Pef Faichnev; Donald Jeffrey. Wi, town clerk; w' called Texl' While uaSf Ph for him, himself it KlJ? receni illne. to formally handed over ti7' Us 'f-been accompli town- Tti with a Sft PatoD Presented of bhh, Pleasure" 46 Senior their -SfeL to her. the cut flu- Pair of silver 'uu wnjfvh "-roil iock Tirr1-.

na so set the. aoe would VT ir a memento nf ITKee would keep the riMv then at 7 on app-v ccca-22? and the hell was tlif? the eheerinc 77 J5 "aediatelv mr, fomSvtoS Me address meel "ui monn- Vv6 i1- 00 a close bv Mr clock hL 'L! to provost Wb djL to? dialS( eaat-Tro'n cits glazed with white arvl t0 the differenf 1 5 sIt. The iower8 the pa whi'ch isac houra prater Work Messrs a the band ITtL tot procession! volunteer corps PUti teinhabitants joined. SUPPO.SED LOSS OF AN ioriRBROATH KETCH Lor. which wrJJi Arbroath ketch heal nato-raUy very much mtiL Vwu tram lon afterwards anothw WlSur the Petri, Tf fPPJT1- The friey0 turn nn ftU1 nopefnl.

however, that he Li1' Rg- he left th; Tvne a PminI mnni and it is thomrht that he 5 Ki the me the roads for belter He fc VOyage for over year ffca hi. Un Snowni.a most cautious sailor. S4 hnDeC Vth he is weU Missing. The Cental 3S News Fly. SS! hat ft -T yesterday ttfd ma a labourer, named SS ffi 2 workme on the steam is mtLC TUtDve fche dynamite tir'.

WMng. No hone of SZ men nnD THE SEPARATIST LEADERSHIP. MR RHODES' COMING VISIT. THE RAID PRISONERS. NEW YEAR HONOURS.

By Courier Special Wirt. 57 Fleet Stee E.C., Tliursdav Evenine. Eleven apnlicatioiiB have been mad tn the Light Railways Commissioners by promoters ui ugnii rauway scnemes throughout the country, and as the period for receiving the necessary notices expires to-day preparations will at once be made by the Commissioners to consider them. In view of the fact that the Act was passed as recently as August last, the number of applications is considered very satisfactory. The next date upon which applications will be received is the 1st of May.

General Sir Henry Norman. G.C.B., presided this afternoon at the Colonial Office at the first meeting of the Royal Commission recently appointed to inquire into the conditions and prosects of the West India sugar-growing islands. The other members present were Sir Edward Grev. M.P.. and Sir David Barbour, with Mr Sydney Oliver, B.

as secretary. The proceedings were private, but it is understood that the first witness to be called will be Mr Neville Lubbock, the chairman of the West India Committee, who will speak on behalf of a wery large body of City merchants. The great Oxford English Dictionary is progressing slowly, but none the less surely. We gather from the Bookman that the letter which represents about two and a half year's work, is now in type. During the last three months Dr Murray, the editor, has worked 90 hours a week.

The other editor, Mr Henry Bradley, is now at work with having been long since published. The first proofs of the dictionary were sent to press so long ago as 1882. The scene in front of St Paul's Cathedral when tbe midnight chimes heralded the newborn year was one of great animation and excitement. Scots foregathered in thousands from all quarters of the Metropolis, and the wildest hilarity prevailed. From an early uour me evening the music of the bag- Eipes resounded in the vicinity of Fleet treet and Ludgate Hill, and as the hour of twelve approached "Auld Langsyne was sung with great gusto.

Bottles of mountain dew were greatly in evidence, and when the New Year chimes were heard fraternal greetings were general. The publication of the Parliamentary circulars of tbe Separatist leaders has been awaited with no little curisity, and for an obvious reason. By whom would the circular to the Separatist Peers be signed Manifestly this would not be done by Lord Rosebery, and naturally the name of Lord Kimberley suggested itself. Some men, however, were inclined to favour a surprise announcement through Earl Spencer. Of course there existed no doubt as to the circular to the members of the Opposition in the House of Commons.

Sir Wm. Harcourt had done nothing to forfeit his right to the title of leader of the Separatist party in that Chamber, but even as leader of the party as a whole he could not utter a letter to the Peers. When Mr Ghidstone was Prime Minister, and Earl Granville was alive, the latter was responsible for the Upper House. Lord Kimberley's signature, of course, would imnlv that he means to lead in the UoDer Chamber, hnr. nnr, necessarily under Sir Wm.

Harcourt if Sir William should not be formally elected to the chief command. Plans are being concerted for giving Mr Cecil Rhodes a "royal" reception on his arrival in London. The scheme is for a big banquet, to which all the princes of finance and commerce, as well as the ducal chiefs of the Chartered Company, should be invited. The idea of a "triumphal entry into the city has even been mooted, but this is not likely to come to anything. Unless a pageant of the kind were backed by the Civic authorities, it would run the risk of prompt reduction to the level of a circus parade.

The dinner, probably, will be the only form of rejoicing on the part of our xvuoue worsnippers. it is the safest, at any-rate. The statement that "the hero" has already in his pocket an invitation to Sandringham, may, I think, be dismissed. Major White, one of the remaining Raid prisoners, threatens to be the next distressful subject. He is declared upon official medical authority to be weak, nervous, and sleepless," and shoving marks of physical and moral deterioration.

It is pomted out on the same authority that Colonel Grey went into Hollo way Gaol weighing 14 Btones. He left Hollpway weighing 11." As justice has been done, it is urged that with regard to the remaining prisoners clemency should begin with the New Year. Apropos of the interesting musical arrangements of the Carl Rosa Company in London, Miss Rita Elandi, who has been engaged as prima donna, is not unknown here. When Mascagni's "Cavalerio Rusticana" was produced in England Miss Rita Elaiidi was selected to play the role of Sandigga on the presentation of the opera before Her Majesty the Queen at Windsor Castle. The company is likely to be heard and seen to great advantage at the Garrick Theatre, which has a noble stage, and is one of the best-equipped bouses of its kind in London.

The list of honours is interesting. Mr Elliott Lees, MP. for Oldham, and humorously known as the "OwdhamLad," is made a Baronet. He is a son of a manufacturer, and very wealthy. Sir Elliott Lees has fought for his party at polls manfully.

Mr F. Wills, who is also given tbe sign of the Red Band, is connected with the creat Wills family of Bristol The list is altogether a long one. Mr Bert, general manager of the Great Eastern Railway, is knighted Sir Joseph Lister gets a Peerage and the Queen's physician, MrR. D. Powell, is Barted.

Mr Thomas Narrien Crafer, one of the assistant secretaries to the Board of Inland Revenue, has been appointed secretary (Stamps and Taxes) in the place of Mr W. H. Cousins, C.B., who has resigned. A Montreal telegram announces the death of the Rev. Edward Charles Fabre, Archbishop of Montreal.

The Marquis of 81igo died on Wednesday at Guildford, in his 77th year. His Lordship's health had been declining for years. GET OFF THE EARTH" PUZZLE. The author of the popular puzzles and frames like the 15 Block Puzzle," "Pip in Clover," has never produced anything that has caught the public fancy like his "Get Off the Earth" mystery. There are thirteen little Chinese warriors, equipped with swords, pigtails, and the usual paraphernalia of properly-regulated Chinamen.

Simply push the button, and some mysterious influence does tbe rest. One of tbe little heathens has actually vanished. Which one is it Where does he go? How does be go For the best explanation the Weekly Newt will reward vonr cleverness with handsome prizes. Perfect models, printed in colours, price Sd each, now ready. To be bad of aU newsagents and from the Weekly Newt (Mot, Dundee.

LOCHEE. The New Year was ushered in here in the old time-honoured fashion. On the streets all the evening there was a considerable amount of traffic, and a good number of shops kept oien till a later hour than usual, thus aiding to the animation of the thoroughfares. As midnight ap proached the crowds on the streets grew larger, and when twelve o'clock struck there was the usu.il general handshaking and Thereafter the gathering dispersed, large numbers setting off on first-footing expeditions. The streets slowly resumed their usual appearance, but in many quarters festivities were kept up till an early hour in the morning.

Fortunately the climatic conditions, though not so good as in some recent years, were better than they have been for the previous few days. On the whole there has been, speaking generally, a good deal of stir about this New Year. The public works are to be off to-day and to-morrow. Tatpobt. The New Year was ushered in by the ringing of the Parish Church bells and the usual rattle of musketry all over the burgh, and the customary congratulatory first-footing.

Watch services were held in the Parish Church, Salvation Army Barracks, and another meeting in the Mission HalK Brouohty Fbbbt. The streets last night had a busy aspect The shops were open later than usual, and a deal of shoppingawas done. There were no public or semi-public functions. At midnight, on the stroke of twelve, a number of enthusiasts foregathered at what is termed The Cross the junction of Gray and Brook Streets and greeted the New Year with cheers. The customary handnhaking followed, and very soon all took their departure some homewards, and others on first-footing expeditions.

Monikjeth. Last night, through the kindness of a gentleman, a large number of children were treated to tea and eatables in the Free Church Hall. Songs were rendered, addresses delivered, and the children enjoyed a very happy evening. Mr James Taylor occupied the chair. Arbroath.

The whether here was the reverse of that usually associated with Hogmanay. Damp, dull, weather prevailed, and the streets were most slippery. Long before twelve o'clock a larere crowd bad collected at the Steeple, and as tbe bell tolled tbe knell of the departing year and ushered in the New Year ringing eheera rent the air. Friend bid friend "A happy New Year," and bottlea passed freely round. Aboufi half-past eleven the Arbroath Instrumental Bank took up a position in front of the Steeple, and played he old year out and the New Year in.

The poorer children of the Abbey parish, to the number of 112, were entertained to a sumptuous tea, the expense of which, as has beeu the custom for many years, was provided by the scholars of the Abbey Parish Church Congregational Sunday School. The Revi A. Douglas presided, and was assisted in superintending the entertainment by Mr John Smith, of the Abbey Mission School. Mrs Douglas, Misses Lowson, Guthrie, and Wilson distributed the tea, sandwiches, oranges, and buns in a very kindlv manner, aud the children seemed greatly delighted with them, which, judging from the appearance of many, they much required. Selections on the violin bv Master John Roliertson and Master David Hill, with recitations from some of the guests, made a pleasant variety to the meeting.

A grrand social meeting was held in the l.O.G.T. Hall, and a watch-night service took place in the Wesleyan Church. Forkar. 1897 was ushered in in the county town with the usual rejoicings. When Lane Stransr announced with a merry peal that the New Year was under way handshakes were freely indulged in, and hopes expressed for A happy New Year." "First-footing" expeditions were then formed, and the rejoicing was kept up till an early hour this morning.

We regret to announce that ex-Provost Reid was for the greater part of yesterday in a critical condition, but as night approached the doctor was more hopeful. FrioCkhbim Negro Minsthsl Concert. Last night the Friockheim Darkies brought in he New Year in their usual happy manner. The concert was composed of songs and choruses, interspersed with the funny sayings and doings cf different brudders." There were also speeches and dances, and a most laughable farce, "The Rival Barber's Shop." Afterwards a dance tock place till the New Year was proclaimed, when all wished each oiher a happy New Year. An hours dancing was afterwards enjoyed by those present.

Montrose. Fine, bright weather was yesterday favourable for people being out of doors, and the streets of the town all day presented a busier appearance than usual. The trains brought a considerable number of those who are to be spending their holidays here. Towards evening the High Street became crowded, and continued so till some time after midnight. As twelve o'clock approached a large crowd assembled in front of the illuminated clock at the Town Buildings, and raised a hearty cheer wlifcu the hist stroke had tolled.

The bells of the steeple then rang out a merry peal, and many of the crowd set off on rat-footing expeditions. The annual Hogmanay social meeting in connection with the Gordon Town Mission was held in the Wesleyan Methodist Hall last night. Mr George Kydd, banker, presided, and there was a large attendance. Tea having beeu partaken of, a programme of music was submitted by the choir of the Young Men's Christian Association, under the leadership of Mr John Montgomery, while individual members of the choir rendered solos, Miss Middleton, Pauraure Place, efficiently played the piano ao-ompaniraents. Mr Brown, the missionary, was assisted by tho Rev.

R. Jackson and Coun-ciDor Cameron, who, in addition to the Chairman, delivered appropriate addressee. A very pleasaut meeting terminated with votes of thanks. Perth. With the customary celebrations the New Year was ushered in by the citizens.

By the youthful section the last day of the dying year was taken advantage of in the old custom of "guising" the householder, and those of a larger growth made the publicans busy to closing time. The weather fortunately continued fair, and there was consequently a very laige number of pedestrians in the street. The usual church servict-n were well attended. Watch-night service was held in the Romn Catholic Church of st John's, where there wa a special orchestra, and a servi. was held in St Mary's Redemptory.

In the Wesleyan Church the Rev. John Morion conducted a watch-night service. At (ha more public places large crowds of people gathered at the stroke of twelve, aud at the Cross tho crowd was particularly dense. Tbe incoming of the year was hailed with cheering and other demonstrations of jubilation. The bottle was greatly in evidence, but, everybody being in the beat of spirits, no serious disturbances took place.

The night police force was reinforced, as usual. Altth. Work was suspended at all the public works last for the New Year Holidajs. Alyth Wool Mills, as previously stated, do not resume till Thursday, January 7th, at 6 a.m., while Messrs Smith Sons and Airlie Linen Works resume on Tuesday, the 5th at 10 a.m. Cupar Fife.

Towards evening the weather became wild and boisterous, and the streets presented a somewhat deserted appearauce. Rain fell heavily. After ten o'clock the rain abated, and the night became pleasant. When the town clock tolled the hour of twelve the parting of the old and new years a considerable crowd which had assembled at the Cross raised a lusty cheer. Bottles" were freely handed round, and, after a good deal of handshaking and "swigging," first-footing expeditions were formed.

There were comparatively few drunks, and the behaviour of those who paraded the streets was admirable. At the Railway Station the passenger traffic heavy, aud the trains were running from balf-an-hour to three-quarters late. The Good Templars held an At Home" in their haJL Tea was served, and with songs, recitations, and teetotal speeches a pleasant evening was spent. The company dispersed alxrat two o'clock this morning. To-day a New Year's service will be conducted in Bantist Church by the Rev.

Geo. Lauder. Oddfxiaows' Torchlight Procession at New-btbgh. The annual festival and procession of the Caledonian Lodge of Oddfellows took place last night after initiating a number of new disciples to the craft one aged brother being speci liy attracted by the opportunity of impersonating John Gilpin. The procession, which consisted of over fifty members, marched through the streets to the strains of the celebrated Auchtermuchty Brass Band, commanded by Mr John Melville, R.W.M.

The brethren were arrayed in their whimsical robes and masks, and were provided with a flaming torch each, giving the tout ensemb'e a very imposng and grotesque appearance in the darkness of the evening. Many of the impersonations were as clever as they were comical, and provided an unusual treat to the juvenile portion of the community. After the procssiqn th a members retired to the hall, and partook of a sumptuous supper in a very enthusiastic way. The usual guising and first-footing was indulged to fully as great an extent as formerly. FEARED LOSSOF A SLOOP.

The sloop Seagull, which left Ceqoaes, Anglesey, for Lancaster on December 33, with Captain Thomas and Hugh Richards, mate, it is believed, foundered in the recent gules. ANNALS OF THE STAGE. Our Almanac, Encyclopaedia, and Dictionary for 1897 contains a comprehensive list of matters of note in the stage world. It is now on sale at all agents and on all bookstalls. Twelve pence will buy it.

IDE INVIGORATING THE SYSTEMTtliare'g Nothin liks a Cup of fay's Pure Concentrated Cocoa. Over 200 GoldMedaJa and Diplomas awarded to the Makers. BARONETCY TO KINCARDINE LAIRD. The following New Year honours are officially announced PEERAGE. Sir Joseph lister, President oi toe Royal Society.

Lord Kinnear, of tbe Scottish House of Sessions. FFUVT COUNCTLLOE8. The Hon. St Joha Brodrick, M.P. Sir John Keuuaway, M.P.

BiltO.S'ETS. Alexander Baird of Urie. Elliot Lees, M.P. James Musgrave, Drumglass, Belfast. Richard Dou.laa PowelL M.D.

F. Wills, Bristol. KNIGHTHOOD. W. Birt, general manager, Great Eastern Railway.

William Arbuthnot Blane, a Nottingham merchant. Campbell Clarke, a Lieutenant of the City cf London. Frederick Edridge. Richard Farrant. W.

Hay ward, Mayor of Rochester. James Laing. a Sunderland shipowner. William Laird, Glasgow. Thomas Wardle, silk merchant, Staffordshire.

The Hon. Charles Arthur Roe. Chief Judge of the Chief Court of the Punjab. Hon. John Morrell Carnngton, C.M.G., Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Hong Konr.

William Raymond Kynsey, O.M.G., Principal Medical Officer and Inspector-General of Hospitals, Ceylon. James Macpherson De Moine, Quebec, Ex-President of the Royal Society of tbe Dominion of Canada. John Woodbead, formerly Mayor of the City of Cape Town. GRAND CROSS OF THE BATH. The Right Hon.

Sir Frank Lascellea.fi.C.M.G. KNIGHT COMPANIONS OF THB BATH. Colonel the Hon. W. P.

Talbot, SergeanKrf-Arms of the House of Lords. Sir Edwin Mitford Palmer, Financial Adviser to the Khedive. William Anderson, C.B., Director-General of Ordnance Factories. COMPANIONS OF THE BATH- Baail Cave. Her Majesty's Consul at Zanzibar.

William Edward Davidson, Q.C., legal adviser to the Foreign Office. William Convngham Greene, British Resident, South African Republic William J. Mudie, legal secretary to the Lord Advocate of Scotland. Richard T. Prowse, secretary to the Board of Customs.

Lieutenant-Colonel Lothian Kerr Scott, late Royal Engineers. Edniond H. Woodhouse, Commissioner of Inland Revenue. KNIGHT COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF ST MICHAEL AND 3T GEORGE. The Hon.

Geonce Turner. Premier and Treasurer of the Colony of Victoria. COMPANIONS OF THE ORDER OF ST MICHAEL AND ST GEORGE. Charles Mosse, C.B., deputy surgeon -general, Superintending Medical Officer of the Island of Jamaica. Captain Robert Lister Bower, Resident of Ibadan.

Henrv Cloete. lately Acting British Agent in the South African Republic letween the time of the resignation of Sir Jacobus de Wet and the appointment of Mr Greene, the present Resident. ORDER OF THE STAR OF INDIA KNIGHT COMS1ANIJERS. John Woodburn, member of the Indian Council. His Highness Maharao Raja Raghubir Singh Bahodur, Chief of Bundi.

Sir Edward Charles Buck, Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Revenue and Agriculture. ORDER OF THE STAR OF INDIA COMPANIONS. John Nugent, member of the Governor of Bombay's Council. Charles Lewis Tnpper, Second Financial Commissioner of the Pun anli. Andrew Henderson Leith Fraser, Commissioner of the Nagpur Division.

ORDER OF IHE INDIAN EMPIRE K.G.C Major-General Sir Owen Tudor Burae. ORDER OF THE INDIAN EMPIRE K.C His Highness Maharaja Sowar Ranjor Singh Bahadur of Ajaigarh. ORDER OR THE INDIAN EMPIRE COMPANIONS. William Earnshaw Cooper. Alexander Anderson, Indian Civil Service.

John Eliot, F.R.S., Meterological Reporter to the Government of India. Maharaj Kajeah ware Sankara Subbuyar Diwan of Travancore. Lien tenant-Colonel Henry Lake Wells, R.E. Lieutemint Eaton Wallace Petley, R.N., retired. Rai Bahadur Pandel Bhagkan Khan Badadur Naoroji Pestonji VakiL NEW PEERS.

Sir Joseph Lister, F.R.S., LL.D., one of th? most eminent of living surgecm, is the son of tha late Joseph Jackman Lister, of Upccn, Essex, and was boxn in 18 i. Hd is a M.B. of the Dnivers ty of London, 1S52, and a Fellow of the Royal College of burgeons, I nburgh, 18 o. He was for some time Proiessor of surgery in the University of Glasgow, and A sis ant Surgeon ani Lecturer cn Surgery at the Roya. Infirmiiry, Eu n-burgh.

In 18 he one oi the members appointed for tootland by the Privy Council to the General Me ical Council. In 1880 he receivad the medal of the Royal Society, and in the follow ng year tha prize of the Academy of Fans was awarded to him for hii observations and sccveries in the applici ion of the antiseptic treatnnm surgery, wh.ch uas ofien been referred to "Li tersm." Ha received th? drgne of LL.D. af. dasgow Univer if in 18.9. D.C.L.

at Oxford in 1380, LL.D. at Cambridge in 1880, and was sometime afterwards made a Baronet by Mr Gladstone. He is the author of papers On the Early Stages of I ifiammation," in the Phi osoph cal Transactions;" "On the Minute Structure of Involuntary Muscula Fibre' in the "Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh:" "On tha Mnular Tissue of the Skin" in the Micro copioal Journal, and of var.ous papers on "Surgical Pathokgy." Last year he was President of the Association. Alexander Smith Kinnear was born in Edinburgh on 3d November, 1833. He was educated at the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, called to the bar in 1856, received the degree of LL.D.

from Edinburgh University in 1B8, was appointed Dean of Faoulty and made a Q.C. in 1881, and was raised to the dignity of a Lord of Se sion in 1882, with the courtesy title of Lord Kimear. He is a'so chairman cf the Fottish Universities Commis-sicn. He acted with particular brilliance as counsel for the liquidator in the litigatiens arising out of the City oi Glasgow Bank. failure in 18(9.

As a Judge Lord Kinnear has been specially dis-tinjuished for his decisions in the department of company and commercial law. PRIVY COUNCILLORS. The Hen. William St John Fremantle Brodrick is the eldest son of Vi-count Middleton. He is th rty-nine.

He stepped straight from his presidential chair of the Oxford Union to a seat in Parliament (returned for West Surrey in 1880), where he at once found himself at home. He is a very industrious man, and early made a position for himself in the House by be.ng one of the few members thereof who took the trouble to master the technicalities of the Irish Land Bill. He is now Under-Secretary of State for War, a most appropriate appointment, not enly because he was Financial Secretary last time, but because his was the hand that fired the mine the cordite mine that blew up the late Government. He is married to a daughter of Lord Wemyss, and is a nephew of Mr George Brodrick, the Warden of Merton. Sir J.

Kennaway, is a country gentleman with a literary turn, and a man of influence in the West of England. He took a first at Oxford in the now abolished Law and Modern History Schools, has written a book On Sherman's Track and is a member of the Athenaeum. He is well known in evangelical circles as president of the Church Missionary Society. He is a Director of uie Sidmouth Railway Company, and of the South Australian Company. THE NEW KINCARDINE BARONET.

Mr Alexander Baird of Urie. who is the first new Baronet mentioned the list, is a son of the late Mr John Baird, J.P. and U.L., of Une and Lookwood, Lanarkshire. He was born in 1849, and succeeded to the estate of Une in 1870. Mr Baird is Lord of the Barony of Une, and 1889 was appointed Lortl-Lieutenant of Kimiardineshire in succession to the late Sir Thomas Gladstone.

He is also a Justice of the Peace for Kincardineshire and superior of the New Town of Stonehaven. Although debarred by weak health from taking a prominent part in puMio life, Mr Baird has always shown a warm interest in all matters pertaining to the welfare of tbe comity with which be is eo closely identified aud is ever ready to give a helping hand to any improvement promoted by the communities in the shire of which he is tbe official head In all agricultural rabjects be takes a keen interest, and not unfrequently at the meetings of the Kincardineshire Farmers' Club he baa contributed papers on current topics. A gentleman of culture, Mr Baird' Utetary tastes have oeen matured by travel, mostly in the East and from a long residence in Egypt' he baa an extensive knowledge oi the affaire and A St Andrews correspondent draws attention in an Edinburgh contemporary to the condition at Leuchars Old Norman Church. He says it mtuc be some time since any repairs were undertaken, or any attempt made to arrest the prevalent and all too apparent decay of the building. There ta at present an aperture in the roof freely admitting the weather; the window frames are insecure IS the mitre joints as elsewhere, "while tha zioa eaves are contained by undulatory planes of parabolic and section, consequently fractured glass is the inevitable accompaniment.

The exterior wall joints, where not occupied by luxuriant grasses and foliage, are open em. ugh to freely admit one's finger tips, the result being ihaa the interior walls present an appearance in colour similar to that seen after some conflagration-black, grimy, and stained, while a highly dele terious corrosive growth seems to flourish with impunity. Other decorative features, external and internal, have also suffered. It seems strange (proceeds the correspondent that an organisation such as the Church of Scotland should be so indifferent to the struggling' aesthetic influence of modern times while so activa in its recognition of mere utilitarianism the internecine operation of which, in our midst, ia most indubitably subduing the inherent perception of what is beautiful in life and art; and is, aa William Moras has said, the reckless waste of life in the pursuit of the means of life." Wa mimic, it is true, the work of past centuries, and find pur work cold anl irresponsive, fcrgetting to emulate at the same time the spirit and sacrifice of the ancient craftsman. There is a gilded cock surmounting the small cupola of this church a weathercock so called; it is a pitv its early Christ'an symbolism (watchfulness and vieilanee is unknown to the heritora of this parish; it cannot, I trow, be said to be emblematical of the-e virtues as practised by tha custodians of this beautiful Norman church.

The Scottish soldier of fortune is not yet unknown. Captain Ramsay, of the German East African forces, who has jus. reported on the results of his march to Lake Tanganika, is a Scot, man, whose name sutrests a Iced 3a was one of the officers whom Major von Wi smarm, took out with him uo Eist Africa to suppress tha) first Arab there. In the time of the eld Errpror. who clung ta the military traditions cf Frederick the Great, it-was comparatively easy for a younsr Britisher to procure a commission in the Prussian service, and at the end of William the Prussian Army List contained such names most of them Scoa t'sli as Buchanan, Bme Campbell (of Crei nish), Douglas, Drum mo nd, Fervuson.

Fow'er, Gihson. Gordon, Graham. Gregorie, Hamilton, Halkett, Jameson, Jchustone, Kennedy, Knox, Lawrence, Leslie, Lindsay Carnegie, Maclean, Matheson, Munro, Ogilvie, Russell, and Scott. A small bottie was picked up on the snnds at the mouth of the North 'ast week. Insida was a niece of piper, and written on it in ink were the words "Lm m-r vf 're lnm reek," and the address was riven "To th- nder, male or female.

Luthermuir. 20th December, 189L" The Treasurer of Dundee Royal Infirmary acknowledges with thanks receipt of 1 5s, being donation from Liff and Ben vie Parinh Church Sabhath School in aid of the Children's Ward, per Mr Andrew Osier. At a meeting of the Caretakers Committee of Dundee School Board held recently, it waa decided to recommend that additional cleaners ha appointed for Mitchell Street, Clepington, Blackness, aud Glebe Lands schools. Plans oir Nsw Bcildings. Plans of new buildings have been lodged with Mr W.

Mackison, burgh engineer, and these ill lie submitted to a meeting of the Works Committee of the Town Council on Monday as follows: 1. Ferry and Grove Street Office sod ashpits. for tbe Scottiah House Property Investment, C. mpduy, Limited. 2.

Fnrfar Koad Byre, stal.le, for John SihbsltL 3. Furfar Road Villa for James Foggie a Son. Improvements at Dcndeb Public WasmifO-Houses. Last night, at a meeting of tbe Markeca and Baths Committee of Dundee Town Council the Convener suggested that som alterations were necessary to lie effected on tbe waahing-hoiiKes as the Bleaching Green so as to improve the ventilation and the acceesories as well as the internal arrangements. A remit was made to the City Architect and Mr Walter M'Gregor, the superia.

tentlent, to examine and report. Dcnpee Royal Infirmary and the Holidays. Yesterday, at a meeting of the Directors of the Dundee Royal Infirmary, Dr Raw suggested thai the hospital should be thrown open to-nionow irom two to four o'clock in order that the publio miht have an opportunity of examining tha oeeorations and Christmas tree, and visiting tha wards. The suggestion was agreed to. it baa been arranged to have tbe Christmas tree illuminated by electricity on the occasion.

Thb Dinner Interval at the Morgas Academy. Some correspondence has passed between the Rector of the Morgan Academy and the School Committee of Dundee School Board in connection with the question of the dinner hour at that school. The Rector states that, as a large number of children live a considerable distance from the Academy, they cannot go home at the dinner hour, aud are subjected to a good deal of discomfort in wet weather. He suggests that the dinner interval be limited to half an hour. Tb matter is at present receiving the attention of tha Academies Committee.

A Record Police Cocrt. Yesterday being the last day of the year, there waa a heavy bill ca settle in Dundee Police Court. Several cited and continued cases were on tbe roll, which had to be cleared off before the end of the year. There were two public-bouse prosecutions, in whicl license-holders were tried for breach of certid-cate. in the tirst public-house case about twenty witnesses were examined, and the trial lastt-d three-and-a-half hours.

The other case, which was of the same nature, occupied fully two hour. Iu addition to these cases eight or nine charges had to be disposed of, nearly all of them going to proof. Altogether the Court sat about eight hours. This waa the longest sitting on record with the exception of the occasion of tbe trial of the Lorne Club case in 1888. The sitting on that occasion exteuded to uine hours.

Tbe total numLe of case entered on the police books tor the vea now closed ia 4498. Last year the figures warti 4538, being 110 less than that for 1396. BROUGHTY FERRY. Masonic On Wednesday night the member of Lodge Broughty Castle celebrated tbe festival of ist John in the Good Templar Hall in an appropriate mauuer. under the presidency of tha R.W.M., William Dargie.

The installation oi office-bearers took place. Pones Court. A Court was held vestsrdav Bailie Fyffe on the bench. George Scott, labourer, Dundee, pleaded guilty to a-saulting a seaman named Louis Sivwrigbt, and was tine 5a, or two days. James Moren, aud river, Dundee, pleaded guilty to a charge of having left his vaa unattended.

He was hned 10, or seven days. Ann Loney, for committing a breach of Uie peace, was fined 7b 6d, or five days. A Sfotcsks Complixjos. Diss curing Sraptsnoa, Blotches, Pimniea, Eouslmow, Kedneas, yield ti suipnolioe Louon. A ixsnuuui, Cieac Cotupteuuo, and aoftv 'thy Skin ia developed by suipfaoliae.

nYiftuS are warned as to possible danger ia underground workings owing to atmospheric conditions. A Fata. Bnrarci 8xxcr. SnlpfaoluM Soao arras lb Natural Tint, aod makes the Stun SmaoXsuiIi liZtSZ iwtortaste. 6A Xahtou Though in recent years Dnndonians have shown a marked tendency in the direction of celebrut.ng Christmas, there is no percept.bie decrease in the rejoicings with which the New Year continues to bo ushered in.

Las everything wa. favourable to the festviaes of ihe season. Atn spherically the day was cicar and warm, al housh, con- seyuent on recent rains, the ttreets wae, in cer- w) oFW. xu mo evening a change oi weather set in. ana a shower of rain fell, lhe ceremonus wheh surround this oiu-time custom are very materaily affected in times of trade depression, but dur.ng the twelve months that have gone the cky has been remarkably fortunate from a commercial standpoint.

General employment ob ains and has ob ained for months, and Hash night here were comparatively fe who found themselves without the means to join in some small manner in the rejoicing. The public works cosed at the usual hour, and many took advance of their liberation from labour to leave the city. Special railway excursions were provided to towns in England, and at the several railway stations was considerable bustle and excuement. For the north it ws necei-sary to duplicate certain trains, and in each cise thesa were taken consiuerab advan of; wuiie it was evident that the incoming trains from the south conveyed to ihe city many Dundon ans on holiday. Although not so htavy as at the Christmas season, the Post Oifice w.

rk was a-zain oar- cularly irksome, but admirable were made tor overtaking it. From a very early hour in the evening the streets assumed qu te an animated and holiday and in the CosiM hours of the year young men and women hurr.ed to and fro on friendly vis.tation. Although a jubilant spirit seemed to possess all, there was notning in the nature of senou or general drinking. About eleven o'clock at nighi, High fasreet was tne central rendezvous, and there a large but orderly crowd waiwjo to usner in iy. ror the last ha f-hour a solemn peal in memory of 189o was rung for from tho Old Steeple, and this formed ihe accompaniment to a very general and hurried march to High Street.

During the last half-hour tha' street was practically impossible, the crowd extenling well into Reform Street, Overga and a of JNetnergate. mere was an abundance ot orange vendors and wheelbarrow hucksterers, all of whim seemed to have a busy time. 'While the crowd waited there was a good deal of harmless hilarity, and young men and women joined in and O'her amus men's characteristic of the season. The time gun. which was recently removed back to tho Barrack Park, joined with the town clock in heralding the birth of 1897, while merry pea- were runa; from the ilfries of the Old Steeple and St Paul's.

A lusty cheer was then sent forth by the assembled, thou -ands. Friend greeted friend in time-honoured fa on, and many immedia ely betoc themselves on first-footing expeditions. Wa-ch-nijrht services were held at the Railway Mis ion, in Victoria Rcai and Ward Road Wesleyan Churches, and at the Y.W.C.A. TO-DAY'S ENTERTAINMENTS. So far as Dundee is concerned, the closing of all licensed premises on New Year's Day seems now to be an established institution.

When the recom-mondaticn was first made a number of years ago, the license-holders did not take to it with very kindly feelings, but now the annual recommendation seems to come as a matter of course, and it is most loyally observed by the "trade." Alive to the necessity for providing the people with facilities for enjoying themselves in a constitutional way, a series of New ear enter tamnents have been provided. As in past years, the members of the Dundee Chamber of Commerce have granted the use of the Royal Exchange for the purpose, and the entertainment beginning at noon will be carried on continuously till even.ng. At the opening Lord Provost Ai'Grady will preside, and the duty of presiding over the proceedingi will be undertaken subsequently by Migistratts and ether leading citizens. For the delectation of the crowds expected to patronue the entertainment a most comprehensive and interesting programme is to be submitted. Some of the principal items may be mentioned.

At the opening the Mars Band Wifj provide selections, and thereafter the Dundee Select Choir, conducted by Mr Henry Marshall, will take the boards. Later in the day a young people's orchestra of twenty instruments will appear, and quite a host of vocalists and instrumentalists will take part. In the evening there will be an exhibition of animated photographs. The entertainment will be continued to-morrow, when there will be an equally interesting programme offered. Apart from the proceedings at the Exchange, there are quite a number of other features for the enjoyment of holiday-makers.

At the Drill Hall the Gilbert and Sullivan opera, H.M.S. Pinafore," which was received with such acceptance on Tuesday night, will be reproduced, and it is expected to draw a large crowd. The principal other halls are occupied. In the Gilfillan Memorial Wilson Mcore's Christy Minstrels have two performances, and the same rule will obtain as regards Hamilton's Diorama in the Kinnaird Hall. At the People's Palace there are exceptional attractions.

Night after night Miss Jenny Mills's illuminated dance has been causing something of a sensation, and it is fully expected that both performances at the Palace to-day will be patronised by large crowds. In the course of the afternoon the annual treat in connection with the Free Breakfast Mission will be given in the Drill Hall. There are several other minor entertainments promised, while there are two football matches a Rugby match at Baldovan, and Dundee v. St Mirren at Carolina Port THE WILSON MOORE MINSTRELS. We have now received an early programme of the entertainments to be given in the Gilfillan Hall by the Wilson Moore Minstrels to-day and to-morrow.

It must be clearly understood that this is a professional and not an amateur troupe of minstrels, and that they have never before appeared in Dundee. The programme like the "Omnis Gallia" of Csesar is divided into three parts. The first is minstrel in character, and includes "Take Me Home. Barney," and "Gathering Shells," to be sung by Miss Eftie Seaton and Miss Janetta Liddell respectively "rilLo'eTbee Yet," by Mr Bruce M'Kenzie "Some Dance the Lancers," by Mr Arthur Lester; "The Kiltie Lads," by Mr Donald Grant The Truthful Tar," by Mr James M'Farlane; "Hear Dem 'Bells," by Mr Billy Hannah and The Harvester," a comic Irish song, by Mr Bill Graham; besides the openimr chorus, Georgia," and the concluding song and chorus "Razors in the Air." In the second part of the programme Miss Seaton and Mr M'Kenzie will sinjr a duet Mr Hannah will discourse on "The Eastern Miss Liddell, Mr M'Farlane, and Mr Lester will sing solos, and Messrs Graham and Hannah will give a musical interlude on Popular Sougs." The third part of the programme will consist of a sketch. Domestic Squabble," in which Miss Keaaie Moore and Mr Donald Grant wiU take part, and which may be varied by "Eccentric Patieuts" or "Fun iu a Private Asylum." The Minstrels are expected to arrive in Dundee about half-past eleven to-day.

HAMILTON'S EXCURSIONS. Mr Hamilton's enbertainujent produced in the Wall i 1 1 i nas suDmittea to nis many patrons in Dundee. Everything was entirely different from what, tea. shown on the occasion of his previous visits, and the large number present were unstinted in their appreciation of the genuine amusement and instruction provided. During the two hours and a half there was not a weary moment, and this was undoubtedly due to the varied nature of the programme, ihe Dagmar Wonders in their grand double somersault was of a really sensational nature.

Jack Henri was extremely successful in his comic acts, and kept the audience in roars of laughter. Francois and Ricardo in their ladder and window performance made a wonderful display. The impersonations of Carl St Clare were clever and very funny. This part concluded with a laughable sketch, entitled "The Egyptian Mummy," As to the pnnc.pal part of the entertainment, every scene depicted was of surpassing beauty. The spectators were ably conducted by Mr Claude Howell, the eminent guide and elocutionist, and his description ot the various places visited was of an interesting character, interspersed by humorous anecdotes.

Special mention should be made of "A Stormy Channel Passage" and "Victoria Station," the latter giving a realistic view of the arrival of an excursion train. Several very fine pictures were thrown on the screen in the shape of animated photographs, and the Royal Navy Ladies' Orchestra, under the direction of Miss Flo Sidney discoursed tuneful music during the evening. DUNDEE ROYAL INFIRMARY. STUDENTo ENTERTAINMENT. Br Maris.

Last night the annual enter.ainment by students brought the year to a close in the Royal Infirmary. A large company assembled in one of the wards Dr Nathan Raw acting as chairman. Among those present were Mr J. C. Buist, chairman of Directors; Mr Victor Fraenkl, Mr Wm.

Low and Mrs Lew, Mr P. Brown, Mr and Mri P. Mudie, Dr and Mrs J. W. Miller, Dr and Mrs Stalker, Mr A.

B. Gilroy, Dr and Mrs Grehr, Mr and Mrs Gorrie, Mr and Mrs W. Kidd, Mr Campbell, Miss Campbell. Miss Black. Mr Lar-bellcstier, Dr Foggie, Misses Foggie, Dr and Miss Kyncck, Miss in.

Dr Duncan, Dr Campbell, Drs Peter Campbell, Halley, M'Giilivray, and Rogers. The entertainment took the form of minstrel n-Hodies and jokes, the parformers all being dress 1 in the most delightfully funny costumes. 'jL'Ue singing ana playing were capital and the jokes such as to cause roars of lanhter. Every song and chorus was hear.v and iollv woll calculated to pass the last hours of the year in forgeLfulness of past sorrows. The ward was well filled by patients and nurses, and in the pleasure manifested by these, as well as the guests present, the performers must have felt a -ood reward for heir work.

At the close of the performance Dr Rtw had tho pleasant task of accord in a vote of thanks to tbe performers and to Dr Gray, who had acted as manager. Dr Raw said: Mr Chairman of Directors. Ladies, and Gentlemen. The duty which new fal's to my lot is a most pleasant and agreeable one, to ask you to accord a most hearty and cordial rote of thanks to our excellent entertainers the students, assisted by Dr Gray. In thinking of the form the Christmas entertainmen should take th's year, I lamented and bewailed the fact that our students had slowly anl surely dwindled to such a small proportion that I ouite sstilsd the fact in my own mind that we could not expect cur usual annual treat from that quarter.

But no sooner had the session of linburgh Un versity come to an end than our former students, actuated by that loyalty to the traditions of the hospital in which they spsnt perhaps the happiest hours of their students' career, came straight Dundee Infirmary, and most generously offered to do what they could to entertain us. Ladies and gentlemen, we all agree they have succeeded admirably. The entertainment is just of character desired liehfc and cheery and calculated to stimulate the risible faculties of the most depressed. I need not say here that we in the hospital are proud of our students. So far they have all been a credit to us, and to-night we are to welcome one who has passed the sfsident and who is now in a most honoured position.

I refer to Dr Gray. Ladies and gentlemen, I can only express the hope that things at 'his college may take a turn for the better, and that soon we mav have a large number of active young students who, by their presence, stimulate hose who have to teach them, and, in addition, themselves take advantage of most exceptional opportunities of learning their profession. We are delighted to see the chairman and so many Directors present. They by the'r presence 6bow their interest in all that concerns the hospital and its students. We are also delighted to see so many members of the staff present, and, above all, we are honoured wi the presence of so many ladies.

Without further remarks I ask you to accord a most hearty vote of thanks to the performers for their true care and orei.no ught in entertaining us to-night. (Applause.) Replying, Dr Gray thanked Dr Raw for his kind vote of thanks, and expressed his thanks and those of his fellow-performers to the audience for their attention. It had afforded them all the greatest pleasure to do what they could for the Dundee Royal Infirmary. Refreshments were served after the concert, and the New Year was ushered with a dance, which went brigh.iy and afforded mweh enjoyment to the nurses, into whose arduous duties a little fun comes with much acceptance. itOYAL HOTEL DANCE.

For the twenty-second year in succession Mr and Mrs J. T. Russell, of the Royal Hotel, have entertained their employees and' friends to a supper and dance. Last night's function was in every respect a brilliant one, the company altogether numbering about 160. Suprter was served in one of the large reception rooms of the hotel, and at the close of the repast dancing was commenced in the laree banqueting hall to music supplied by Miss Anderson's orchestra.

The ball wns specially decorated for the occasion, and the electric tRmps shaded with coloured papers gave a nice effect to the interior. In the course of the evening a hearty vote of thanks was given to Mr and Mrs Russell for their hospitality. Miss Campbell carried out the arrangements in a satisfao-torv manner, while Mr James W. Melvin made an efficient M.C. THE POLICE CATCHES.

In the early hours of the morning many intoxicated persona were to be seen on the streets. According to use and wont the authorities allowed considerable latitude, and on inquiry at the.