THE SPRINGFIELD ESTATEMETHVEN.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 11528, 10 March 1903, Page 5

THE SPRINGFIELD ESTATEMETHVEN.

THE DURBAR AT DELHI,

THE POLO CLUB'S SPORTS

"THE WEEKLY PRESS." Opening with a serjgs of pictures iilus** trating one of the most successful farm? in the Canterbury district, the pictorial pages of "The Weekly Press" this week offer a variety of matter thaT should meet tho tastes of almost every section of the community. The farm alluded to is that of Mr Duncan Cameron, near Methven, and the engravings depict tho work going on during harvesting, and show the homesteads of 1878 and 1903. Two comprehensive views relating to the historical Durbar held a*. Delhi, when our King was proclaimed Emperor of India, convey, in some measure an idea of the rrtagnificence and colossal scale of th is most striking ceremony. Attractive to lovers of the exhilarating game of polo will be found a set of engravings covering the Citrisbchurch Polo Club's sports, whidh took place at Addington on Saturday last. There are two pictures of the recent meeting of the Forbury Racing Club at Dunedin, a panoramic view of the progressing' town of Picton, representations of the steamers Eurimbla and Wakatipu, which came into collision in Sydney harbour, wool waggons crossing the Waiau river, and a number of miscellaneous engravings treating subjects of news interest to many. Tlie serial stories both develop well, and there are some clever short stories. In the Fanner will <be found editorial notes on the Argentine meat trade, Canadian store cattle, and the sparrow pest. A full report is given of tlie Amuri sheep fair, and tabulated results of .-._ scouring competition for the merino cup, offered by the Canterbury A. and P. Association. London correspondent* supply notes on New Zealand produce and rural affair, in Europe. A report on land settlement iv Canterbury, stock note" news from country correspondents, con— mercial news, and poultry and garden in* formation, assist to make up a good number. In the editorial columns of the "Referee" reference is made to the recent meetings of th,_ Wanganui and Dunedin Jockey Clubs, to Mr Sievier _ article on Sceptre in a London __ga__e, the Frit_-_ Ribbonwood match, and the English cricketers. The Wanganui Jockey Club* Autumn Meeting and the Hororata Racing Club's Meetings are fuHy reviewed, and the usual attention is bestowed upon the races of the future." A special feature th_ week is the complete account of the Athletic Championships decided at Dunedin on Saturday. Tho doings in other branches of sport are dealt with in customary manner, making the present issue one of great in. terest.