We Loved Our Queen.
Our dear beloved Queen Has gone to The Far Land. Her life on earth has ever been To guide with firm but gentle hand, A mighty nation not unseen The whole world round as One Great Band. Ah! those who mourn this day, Millions tho’ they are, May they always show the way Of Truth and Justice near and far. Our nation’s might shall not decay, As long above there shines a star; Oh Prince ! drawn nearer to your God\ to-day, \ Ask for great wisdom at The Bar; That all thy people’s hearts with thee may stay.
H. C. M. Mclvor. Waipawa, 23rd January, 1901.
The Boer War.
Boers destroy electric lighting: plant. [Scouts in touch with the Boers. I (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (United Press Association) [Received 9.34 a.m.] LONDON, January 23. | The Boers have destroyed the electric lighting plant. | Johannesburg and suburbs are in darkness. Scouts are in touch with the vanguard! pf 1200 Boers marching from Calviniaj ko Clanwilliam.
SPORTING.
Waipawa Lawn Tennis Club Tournament. Tho following is the result of the

men’s doubles, 60 points. First Round. Witherow and D. Clark, reo 15, beat White and A. Clark, reo 15, 60—45. Downes and Rennell, roc 25, boat Bowie and Jail, 35, 60—58. Second Round. Johnston and Rood, scr, forfeited to Witherow and Clark, reo 15. Final. Downes and Rennell, reo 25, beat Witherow and D. Clark, reo 15, 60—49.; 1

Races Postponed.
