The following is a copy of th.3 circular note issued by Mr Patterson on this subject: —" Premier's office, Melbourne, December 6, 1893. Dear Sir—Would it not have a good effect on the whole of Australasia just now to get our future king and queen, the Duke of York and his young wife, to pay us a visit, say dm ing next year ? I think it would be beneficial in every point of view. Anything that strengthens the cord between us and the O.d Country strengthens our position and importance. The visit would probibly be extremely interesting to " Young Australia," with whom it would assist the growth of patriotic and loyal feeling, and tend to popularise our connec tion with that old land fora which we sprang. At this juncture, too, an event like this would do much good in raising the spirits of these communities after the late depression, which we have all felt so much. The Ptiace has been here before, when he came in his boyhood as a young sailor in the Bacchante, and this may be e^pejted to whet hjs interest in revisiting the same scenes wjth his, wife, now that he fs heir presum'ive to the throne. I would propose that we should each send a cordially worded telegram through fie Governor simultaneously, instructing the Agents- General, and following up with a memoran dum, which the Governor can forward by mail. Kindly let me have your answer aa early as convenient, as the Prince's programme is probably filled for some time ahead."

Death of Mr Timaru Rhodes.
